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Display Name: ArchieLeach
Member Since: 11/30/09

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I currently don't have one but I need to get one soon.


How Do You Feel About the Microwave? Reader Survey
6/28/12 10:46 AM

I don't drink either. I just don't like it. The explanations I used to have to give were unbearable. Ugh. But, my friends and family know me well so they don't let new strangers hassle me. My husband get my drink for me which tends to be water. That usually helps.


No, I'm Not a Wine Drinker: 3 Social Tips from a Teetotaler
4/24/12 4:35 PM

I've been sleeping with my machine for over 10 years. I just can't stand absolute silence. But, the house settling and the sound of cat nails hitting the hardwood drove me crazy.


Do White Noise Machines Work?
3/27/12 9:12 AM

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1007 sq. ft. in Houston, Texas, inside the Loop. My high would have been $1,200.


What's the Highest & Lowest Rent You'd Pay in Your City? Survey
3/14/12 9:11 AM

I have an old bookcase that smells of old. I'm wondering if kitty litter or sunshine will do the trick?


How To Get the Musty Smell Out of Your Thrifted Treasures
The Art Of Doing Stuff

3/14/12 9:08 AM

I used to then I started losing sleep because a cat would sleep on my head. Oh, and the fur and traces of litter just turned me off.

I did have one cat, Boochie, he was the best. He's sleep at my feet and then gently nudge me on my back when he wanted/needed out. RIP


Reader Roundup: Pets in Your Bed?
1/18/12 4:03 PM

I am grossed out. Yuck.

My rule is, if in doubt, throw it out.


Food Poisoning: Why Didn't These Guests Get Sick?
8/12/11 3:34 PM

There is nothing wrong with being picky on what you want and what you don't want. I'm glad I am afforded that luxury and you best believe if I am working to pay for what I want then it's on.

My list includes, covered off the street parking, small complex, closet space and no carpet. With butt scooting cats, no carpets would be best.


I Would Never Rent an Apartment That…
Reader Survey

8/9/11 9:03 AM

I agree. Food is something that everyone does and when people don't care what they eat, etc., it makes me sad. I love food. I love discovering new places to, methods, combinations. Food is glorious!


Actor & Cook: Inside John Turturro's Kitchen
The Wall Street Journal

8/3/11 8:58 AM

It's been hot since April here in Texas which is when summer typically begins.

I run my AC all day long but with the settings to be over 80 during the day yet 75 when I'm home.


It's Just Too Hot! Run Your AC As Efficiently As You Can
7/22/11 9:55 AM

Reminds me of Max's party on Parenthood.


Best Kids' Parties: A Bug Party
My Party: Beckett (Ladera Ranch, CA)

7/13/11 10:13 AM

I'll most likely switch to online only and then hit up Redbox for those unavailable online. Ugh.


Why Netflix's Price Hike Might Make Me Cancel for Good
7/13/11 10:08 AM

That desk is adorable!!!


Resident Dad: Maxwell's Dad-Daughter Projects
6/29/11 4:01 PM

I love them. Cooking with evil.


Fun & Functional: Star Wars Spatula Set
6/29/11 9:39 AM

My dad, being a mechanic, showed me the basic maintenance of a car such as changing the flat tire or oil. I was the sidekick, the one who, despite having 2 brothers, got called up to help with the showerhead, the roof, etc. I am his daughter/son I guess. My dad, how I love thee.


5 Things My Father Taught Me About The Home
6/28/11 2:53 PM

Reading my way through the Kenzie/Gennaro series by Dennis Lehane. After that, I have the Millennium series to read. Good summer so far. :)


Tell Us! What are You Reading this Summer?
Summer Reading List

6/28/11 10:58 AM

I use both. I make a big pot on a Sunday and then portion it off in container to be frozen. I also buy the canned kind, mostly ones not frozen, such as kidney beans, and pour them into my meals.


Make or Buy? Canned vs. Homemade Beans
6/10/11 1:10 PM

I have to have white noise in the background. I find the silence eerie and unsettling. Right now, I have ocean sounds.


Get a Better Night Sleep Using White Noise
6/10/11 8:32 AM

That cartoon strip made my afternoon.


Full Text Ikea Instructions at Ikea Fans
6/9/11 2:08 PM

My parents have an orange tree in their front yard. Because a very popular little cafe is nearby and parking is atrocious, people think they can take them rather than buy them at the farmers market hosted in the parking lot of the cafe. Drives me insane because my parents are garden lovers.


Neighborhood Watch: When People Steal Flowers or Plants
5/27/11 2:47 PM