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Display Name:	lorijo
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Member Since:	3/14/07

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I have never gotten this debate. When I got married (late in life) there really became no mine/his. Everything is ours. I stopped working when my son was born and never went back so I do the housework. On the weekends when he has time I want him to spend that with US- not doing dishes or laundry. I have my housework mapped out like a job- because in reality it IS my job. Everything is done before he gets home so we can relax and spend time together as a family, and we don't do housework on the weekends or days off. We share the money and we discuss big purchases. We don't fight. We might disagree but we're freaking adults. I have never thought that marriage should be hard. If it is there's something wrong. Everyday might not be the best day ever...but it's never hard to be married to him.....I married my best friend and the respect and love we have for each other has nothing to do with his job, our money or who does the dishes. Home Ec., Pt. 2: A Balancing Act for Us All Flag this comment	1/31/12 4:14 PM
when we bought our 70's ranch it was because of it's view of an unspoiled river. It's been 7 years and we have removed all but 2 of the hollow doors and replaced with solid ones, changed the door hardware, painted every room, door and the trim, we have the lights changed in all but one location and next we're on to the floors. Every one of those changed was worthwhile, and I'd be hard pressed to say which one was worth the most to us, as together they all make up our home. We don't worry a bit about "re sale" we do what we want. The 3 Most Worthwhile Real Life Home Upgrades Flag this comment	1/14/12 11:20 AM
This is fantastic! This house has everthing, Ikea, vintage, color, white, dogs, stuff! I love the fact that the kitchen isn't some overdone granite and stainless thing- I am so over that look and this kitchen looks like it matches the rest of the house. And I am in serious envy of that front porch! Lindsey's Indoor/Outdoor Home in the San Rafael Hills House Tour Flag this comment	1/14/12 11:13 AM
I had always had MCM furniture and was very happy- until I got my huge overstuffed furniture and chair this fall. The chair is huge, and along with it's ottoman could be used as a bed. The entire family on movie nights can lounge on the sofa. My living room isn't big, but it isn't small either. This new furniture fits well in the space, and it's far more comfortable than my old MCM and danish modern furniture- not just for us but for our guests too. I won't be going back. Wide Load: Is Bigger Furniture Better? New York Times Flag this comment	1/10/12 12:40 PM
On my mothers 30th birthday she was alone, eating a tv dinner with me (I was 6) and my 4 yr old brother while my Dad was 200 miles away getting his masters degree at school. She always talked about just how low she felt that day, and so I always kind of feared my own 30th birthday..... On my 30th birthday ( in Austin Tx ) I awoke to an ICE STORM that shut down the entire city. Just when I was about to start the pity party, a friend of mine called and asked since I was from the North, could I drive in the ice? Could I come to his apt because he had a lot of people stuck there.... So, I loaded up my car with blankets and pillows and ended up in an apartment with ALL of my friends hanging out eating, drinking and watching tv all day, night and the next day. It was THE BEST birthday I ever had. 16 years later- that is the birthday party we all talk about when we get together. Real Life at Home: Jennifer's Birthday Party Disaster Flag this comment	11/30/11 12:55 PM
we got a first act acoustical for my then 3 yr old son. it was blue. It was cheap. It's still going strong and my brother (who is a professional guitar player) plays it when he comes up here (after putting new strings on it and tuning it) and it sounds like a real guitar. A Good Toy Guitar Good Questions Flag this comment	9/6/11 4:17 PM
we had a pig roast and picnic wedding..... salads, beans, bread. Wedding watermelons instead of cake. Kegs of beer in a HUGE galvanized tin water trough, lots and lots of cheap flavored wine that everyone chugged down. We had lots of music, a firepit later on and hundreds of people who said it was the best party (let alone wedding) they'd ever been too...we finally kicked that last guests out at 5 am.... my take- do what YOU want. Eat what you want. Make your own traditions and have fun. It's not the wedding that makes a marriage. Wedding Food: Should These Dishes Be Banned? Bon Appétit Flag this comment	8/26/11 3:41 PM
we don't have to buy school supplies (pencils, paper, glue etc...) here in Michigan for public schools. I heard the state got sued many years ago (someone who thought that all school supplies should be paid for by taxes snf won) anyway... I always talk to my kids teacher about what she needs (that's extra that the school doesn't supply) and then go buy it so she doesn't have to herself.... last year I got 15 packages of markers, all the colored folders she needed and about 20 boxes of tissues. That and I volunteered in her class two days a week, 6 hours a day all year. Get what the teacher says you need. There's a reason for it. If it's unused at the end of the year so be it...but I have to believe that very few things are unused. What Back To School Item Is Completely Overrated? Reader Survey Flag this comment	8/7/11 11:26 AM
I went to a habitat for humanity re store and got 5 pair of shutters for my windows that matched each other for 30 bucks. The Newman's DIY Decorative Shutters Hello Newmans Flag this comment	7/18/11 7:05 PM
my son falls asleep during hockey games. Every single game we go to 30 or 40 minutes into it he's down..... Your Kids Sleep In The Darndest Places Flag this comment	7/12/11 11:03 AM
what the...... Before & After: Transforming a Lampshade via heatherspriggs.com Flag this comment	7/8/11 5:28 PM
I started driving with my son long distances (6hrs +) when he was 6mos. old. He loved the car...he loved going places and seeing new things. We took him all over- every week I took him someplace new. As he got older I just gave him new toys and books to keep him interested- and a camera to take pictures of where he was going. Now, as a 7 yr old he and I just took a road trip from Michigan to Texas. He's a great traveler- helps plan the trips and can read a map with the best of them. The more you travel and do things with your kids and babies the more they will learn- Survival Tips for Driving Alone with an Infant Good Questions Flag this comment	7/8/11 11:47 AM
there are a lot of original 4 squares where I live in MI that have always been painted...not stained. Not all wood is good. Like yours. Paint it and enjoy! Paint Or Stain Wood In 1917 Home? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/1/11 6:51 PM
these are more like evap or swamp coolers... Hack A Temporary Air Conditioner For Hot Summer Nights Flag this comment	7/1/11 2:53 PM
they look fantastic...but in wind they would shatter wouldn't they? Where I live it's windy all the time and I don't see how those can withstand it.... Project: Make Reclaimed Bird Feeders On The Cheap The Art of Doing Stuff Flag this comment	6/30/11 7:47 PM
do you use your fireplace? I have the exact one (mine's green) but I'm terrified to use it! Haley & Ted's Bright White Cottage House Tour Flag this comment	6/30/11 9:45 AM
when we tore out the carpet from our basement 3 years ago we repainted the floor with that Rustoleum garage paint kit. It's held up with two floods (stupid pipes), kids, dogs, everything. Looks just like new. We use rugs down there over it for warmth. The walls in my sewing room down there are cement and I painted them with normal interior paint- also 3 years ago. Not a blister or a chip. I primed first (using regular primer- not a special basement one) and it's been perfect ever since. If you have a normally dry basement with no water seepage it shouldn't be a problem with what ever you do. (to test for water seepage tape a piece of heavy plastic to the wall or floor for 24 hours or more- if you have water it will condense under the plastic-often dampness isn't that evident and you won't even really know) How To Tackle My Basement Renovation? Good Questions Flag this comment	6/29/11 6:12 PM
I can't believe that I got rid of a pair of rusty orange 1950's low sofas. They were in perfect condition-but at the time (right out of college about 25 years ago) I HATED them. When I moved I left them by a dumpster and they haunt me to this day... I Can't Believe My Parents Got Rid Of (Insert Item Here)... Flag this comment	6/2/11 10:07 AM
my entire kitchen is white- cabinets, counters, appliances. I love it. And they are easy to clean-and better yet- easier to tell when they aren't! I am so tired of stainless and granite- Beyond Stainless Steel: White Kitchen Appliances Flag this comment	5/31/11 5:44 PM
a rocker or glider. I never used one. I also never used the smaller umbrella stroller- I had a great Eddie Bauer travel system with a full sized stroller that was fantastic. we used the pack and play all the time-especially in hotels when we traveled. My son LOVED his swing-but hated his bouncy thing. The problem is- you never know what your kid will like and need until they do... The Number One Item Readers Thought They Needed But Didn't Flag this comment	5/21/11 2:54 PM