friendlykathleen's Profile
| Display Name: | friendlykathleen |
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| Member Since: | 5/11/10 |
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I've never seen a mirror used as a backsplash before. Something to consider -- attractive, the ultimate in cleanable, and usually more affordable than most other backsplash options. Sam and Judy's Cozy, Welcoming Kitchen Kitchen Tour |
4/24/13 11:53 AM |
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We have two IKEAS within an easy drive, and I sometimes use them for cheap lunch and an hour of child care when I just really need an hour to myself -- a cup of coffee and a book in the cafe! IKEA Meltdowns: Do They Happen To You? |
12/27/12 1:46 PM |
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Has anyone on here used fresh ginger in ginger bread cookies? I never had but I LOVE fresh ginger. Winter Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Cookies Recipes From The Kitchn |
12/15/12 12:30 PM |
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Like Anjali, I have Spectrum brand. My almost-four-year-old and I are going to whip up some dough now so we can roll out some ginger-people this afternoon! Winter Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Cookies Recipes From The Kitchn |
12/15/12 10:36 AM |
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Could this recipe be rolled and cut into gingerbread-people? Or would that change the way they bake up? Winter Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Cookies Recipes From The Kitchn |
12/12/12 11:22 AM |
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Many of these look like they'd be great as Mocktails -- either just leave out the vodka or substitute a little seltzer. I don't know how to mock a bourbon cocktail, though. And a non-alcoholic Margarita? If you know of a good recipe for that I would LOVE to hear it! 10 Favorite Cocktails for Fall |
10/2/12 1:18 PM |
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We try to use this book to inspire our kids (ages 7 and 3) -- probably works about as well as it did for JulieKohler's parents, but hey.... 8 Truths About Home Organization I Learned from the Berenstain Bears |
8/1/12 2:50 PM |
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Eastofdillon: It's interesting that you see 15 of these people as people of color. I see many more than that. I've had the experience where white people assume people are white when they're not, and it's a challenge for people of color with lighter skin. It can be really uncomfortable to have people assume you are part of a group you're not (e.g., that you have grown up with "white privilege" when in fact you're often treated very differently than that) and it's rather painful to have people dismiss, with just a glance, large parts of what make you who you are. Which Pantone Are You? A Closer Look at Skin Color |
7/20/12 9:17 AM |
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I would be really careful about the "stairs as drawers" idea. Any stairs that serve as a primary egress should not have highly flammable items stored underneath. Safety first! 15 Hideaway Storage Ideas for Small Spaces |
7/20/12 8:56 AM |
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I'm glad you're doing a freshen-up instead of a full renovation. I hope you keep many of the beautiful elements of the house, like the bead board in your old bathroom and in the master bathroom. Big Cottage Reno: Stripping Down and Painting |
6/12/12 2:00 PM |
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#3 is gray! You can tell by looking at it. They also say so themselves: "They kept the old-fashioned facade intact and painted it graphite gray using RAL color 7024, made by Brillux, and then covered the “box” next door in plain, light-colored larch." http://www.dwell.com/slideshows/paint-it-black.html?slide=3&c=y&paused=true Black as Night: Dark-Hued Homes |
6/6/12 1:20 PM |
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Re: tupperware, another handy idea is to use your everyday dishes and put a plate on top of it as a lid. You can see a photo here: http://green.yourway.net/7-ways-to-avoid-using-plastic-wrap/ 12 Things You Probably Own Too Many Of |
6/6/12 1:10 PM |
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Another "pro" for toddler beds that fits in the "helps with the transition" category is that for our co-sleeping boy, there was no way we were going to get him to go from our bed to his own bed in his own room. The small toddler bed fit across the foot of our bed and helped him make the transition out of co-sleeping. We wouldn't have been able to fit a twin in that spot and besides, the toddler bed matches up nicely with the height of our futon-mattress-upon-platform bed. The Great Toddler Bed Debate Reader Intelligence Report |
5/10/12 3:11 PM |
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Wow -- can the child fall asleep in that room? For my children (and for me as well), this would be overstimulating for a place where I'm trying to sleep. I am a firm believer that part of social and cognitive development is some down time when the brain gets to process what happened all day long. Quinlan's Sky of Blue and Sea of GreenMy Room |
5/1/12 5:18 PM |
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Do any of these work better (or worse) as sidewalks? Green Your Driveway with Permeable Paving |
5/1/12 2:35 PM |
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I agree with happysparkle. With a title like, "An apple for every meal," I fully expected at least half of the recipes to be savory. There are so many good choices out there for bean stews with apples and whatnot, it's a shame this concentrates so heavily on the sweets. An Apple for Every Meal: 15 Sweet Apple Treats Recipe Roundup |
10/17/11 1:19 PM |
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I use Method's shower spray, but not on my shower.... I have one just-potty-trained kid and one who's just starting to get interested. I use the spray to pre-coat the little potty and the areas most susceptible to my son's... misguided, shall we say?... aims. I find that it makes it so much easier to clean up the "spills" and works wonders for leaving the bathroom smelling acceptable. There are refill bottles available but alas they don't sell it as a concentrate. There are also diy recipes out there such as this one: Best Product: Squeegee, Not Shower Spray | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest |
5/26/10 2:16 PM |
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It looks like they took to sagekitten85's request immediately! There are a few great ideas in there, too: 11 Hideaway Storage Ideas for Small Spaces | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest |
5/11/10 5:14 PM |
