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FYI, Country Save is exactly the same detergent as Bum Genius {and Tiny Bubbles, for that matter}, but much less expensive. I buy it in bulk at our natural foods store :)

I made this for our Christmas cards this year:

http://www.dandelionsonthewall.com/2011/11/place-for-christmas-cards.html

The cards have *just* started to roll in, but it was perfect for displaying birthday cards until now! :)

We cannot protect our children from every evil in the world. There aren't enough hours in the day!! ...and heck, there isn't enough money in my bank account either. We can, however, be reasonably vigilant and responsible. What ever happened to common sense??

...do I need a special (obnoxiously large) potato peeler in order to welcome my toddler into the kitchen? No. But am I going to leave him alone with our traditional peeler, or the block of knives?? No.

Wow--I don't usually comment on this stuff, but even I'm offended. As an adult who isn't able to eat gluten, dairy or soy... must I stay at home in a bubble as well?? Whatever happened to tolerance? :/

To the original poster... I think the best way to handle the allergy issues is to acknowledge any potential problems, kindly ask the parents, and then move on with the solution mom/dad will likely HAPPILY offer you. It's always nice to know you (or your child) are cared about and being considered.

My first idea was a 'finger food' buffet. Meat and cheese cubes, fruits, veggies, Pirates Booty or chips... simple is hard to beat :)

This gives me an idea!!

I love this idea!! It might also be a fun way to make a nap spot for cat... line the inside of one of the circles with some carpet or something??

Add me to those who are wondering about the bookshelf! I've been trying to track one down... is it Ikea, but no longer made? Perhaps?

...very cute space. I love it!

If you're set on not having two kids in one room, what about putting YOUR room in the loft? You're up when they're up, so odds are you won't be trying to sleep through kiddo noise...

Bargaining in person has been the norm for me lately... both for my purchases AND items sold. Maybe it's a regional thing??

Also, I think whether or not you have good luck on CL somewhat has to do with where you live. Before we moved, I almost never found anything furniture-wise that I'd want... now, in our much 'older' city?? Wow! Goldmine!! I've had so much fun over the last couple of weeks outfitting our soon-to-be first home.

(My kiddo DOES have some real stuff in his kitchen, though... just safe stuff. Bowls and things that aren't breakable :))