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what might be fun, too, is leaving a disposable camera and a poster, and College kids would have so much fun with that. "leave a pic or a note" kind of thing...what a fun collection that would be.


Ideas for a Friendly "Do Not Disturb" Sign for New Parents
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5/15/11 4:35 PM

Yes! Definitely cover your sandbox. It's totally worth the extra effort.


S.O.S! Ideas for Urban Landscaping
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3/19/11 10:30 PM

Ditto on the rowhouse and kids and AACK! with the back yard. We had the same awkward sunlight. So, actually, at the end of it all, the veggie garden didn't turn out so great (except for the cukes). I also made a small bed of shallow succulents among the sprawling roots of a maple tree. And morning glories climbing up the back fence. It was a nice little hang out.

http://ab612.partialflow.com/blogs/2010/04/19/garden-update


S.O.S! Ideas for Urban Landscaping
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3/19/11 1:16 AM

I think cosleeping in a family not only depends on the parents' disposition, but also the baby's. Some kids like being alone, are more introverted, and would not feel abandoned. Others do not. My 2yo is majorly social. He HATES being alone, day or night. We've partially coslept his entire life. (Elizabeth Pantley _The No-Cry Sleep Solution_ talks about safe ways to cosleep for those concerned about safety.) I've encouraged him to nap and to start the night out in his own bed (which is a twin, so I snuggle with him there until he's asleep). This also allows some 'alone' time for hubby and me--as one commenter above mentioned. He usually wakes up once in the night, and he either comes in bed with us, or I join him in his bed. It's worked out well. And I really cherish those quiet moments with him. (And when we were b'feeding, it was SOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!!!!!!!!!)


Apartment Therapy - Blogging The New York Times: Shhh...My Child Is Sleeping (in My Bed, Um, With Me)
10/29/07 4:52 PM

Count me in!!!
Jeannette


Apartment Therapy - Thursday Giveaway: DIY Kids
10/18/07 4:33 PM

With my first pregnancy, we were surprised. I had been charting my fertility and gave myself an ultimatum date. If my temps didn't fall/start my period by x date I would take a test. It was like 33 days and I'm a majorly regular 28dayer. So the test (all three of them) was securely positive.

I was home alone and pondering how to break the Surprise. I thought, it will have to be done with humor. So I wrote across my belly "I love you, Daddy" in washable marker.

He didn't get it. Men. So I had to tell him in plain and simple words, "i. am. pregnant." haha! We still laugh about how he didn't get it. After he recovered from the shock, he was really excited.

The second time, I was loosely charting and miscalculated, so thought I taking it on Day 29, but it was actually Day 22 (I ovulate early). So my way of telling him was, "Hey, I think I can see a second line, can you!?" It was very faint, but there. A couple of mornings later, it was firmly there. heehee.


Apartment Therapy - Good Questions: Where were you when you told them you were expecting?
9/27/07 4:31 PM

Those are fun!!

If I were to make them I would probably do the following (which is probably what she did):

*Take the two squares with the right sides facing together and sew around the edges (with about 1/4" to 1/2" seam allowance). BUT on the last edge leave about 1-2" opening.
*Turn your square inside out through this opening so that now the right sides are facing out. Be sure you push the square corners out. (It helps if you cut the seam allowance over the corner.)
*Iron down so that it's flat and make another seam around the edge (catching in the little bit that you had left open). This seam can also have decorative function. You could do a fun zigzag or if you have a fancier machine select a fun stitch.

Hope that makes sense! I make placemats that way, and I have friends you make cloth baby wipes this way using flannel.


Look!: Homemade Napkins
7/18/07 11:07 AM

Being modular is definitely a plus for enlisting my toddler's help. I have one toy (group) in one bin, another in another, etc.
Rather than being overwhelmed by a huge toy box, that just invites being dumped. He takes his car basket off the shelf, plays with his cars, and when it's time to clean up, it's not the huge mess of toys along with the cars he wanted to play with. He loves to help, because it's broken down in simple terms for him.


How To: Teaching Kids to Clean
7/6/07 12:41 PM

Another IKEA lover!

I just get a couple of yards of fabric and then hem up the edges. It's even more lowcost, same bright, modern fab-o design. Easily washable. IKEA fabric tends to be wider than your avg American fabric store, making it suitable for a normal width dining table.


Good Questions: A Child-friendly Tablecloth?
6/14/07 6:47 AM

When I was researching cloth diapers, I found this site to be a really great resource:
http://diaperpin.com/home.asp


Good Questions: Cloth Diapers
6/4/07 9:01 AM

One of the easiest things for me to cook when my toddler is DYING to be involved is taco salad. I make a black bean sauce, so he can dump in the beans, the tomatoes, and since I just throw in spices without really measuring, I let him shake away, because it's really hard to mess up. (He LOVES that part). Then he can "toss" the lettuce for the salad part. And he adores the cheese grater. And bam, he's helped with most of the meal.


Blogging: Mothering Magazine
5/22/07 9:34 AM