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Display Name: Zsuzsi
Member Since: 9/15/10

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New parents = enthusiastic parents! You don't need to take classes; you'll do fine! And isn't this site about home deco, anyhow?


The Best Decision I've Made So Far Adventures Of A New Parent
6/17/13 10:00 AM

Am appalled by regestries, even if they're not mentioned in the invitation., even if they're by word of mouth.
Good friends know what you want or need, or else they can ask if utterly clueless, or (gasp) even surprise you. We were living in 2 poorly-stocked studio apartments when we got married. Most guests gave us money, but some gave us things that we hadn't asked for but which I remember enjoying and which really stick in my mind, years later. Thanks, Isabelle, for the giant basket filled with salted butter caramels.


Wedding Etiquette:
5 Rules to Keep and 5 to Toss

6/12/13 12:09 AM

Thanks, threeacres!


The Perfect Pinterest Photo Wired
6/9/13 6:21 PM

Lots of laughs, just reading all of your comments.
But I have to admit that I don't even know what Pinterest is (some inklings, only), only that lots of people on AT talk about it. Anyone out there volunteer to explain it to me in 10 words or fewer? Thanks.


The Perfect Pinterest Photo Wired
6/7/13 6:42 AM

Wow. As an forty-something American living going on her 18th year abroad, I am amazed by the (English language) expressions that I am forever learning on this website. Today's expression is sleep training (I knew potty training, of course. But sleep training? How long's that one been around?) The other day, I learned about "gender reveal" parties or some such thing. Apart from being slightly put off by the idea of reducing girlhood to pink icing and boyhood to blue, I'm surprised by the term itself. Shouldn't that be : gender revelation? Language evolves. I'm all for it. I'm just not sure I believe in what's behind these expressions. (And yes, my children DO sleep through the night. When occasionally they've had issues, we've dealt with these in different ways,without needing the word "training")


How to be a Great Neighbor to the Mom Next Door
6/4/13 6:46 AM

Oooooh! Spirograph trays! I want one!


Folk Stripe Tray by Ary
6/2/13 6:46 PM

P.S. What kind of pens do you suppose would do the trick?


DIY Starry Night Lamp Reddit
6/1/13 4:04 AM

Love it! Wait! I have the same lamp in my living room! Let's get out the markers...


DIY Starry Night Lamp Reddit
6/1/13 4:02 AM

Nagyon szép!


Ildikó's Smart Space Small Cool Contest
5/27/13 9:40 AM

Thanks, sarabeth.


New Parenthood: Learning Along The Way Adventures of a New Parent
5/20/13 4:18 PM

Thanks, Mike.
And yes, moderation, of course.
I do not think I am ruining my children, completely, or even a little bit. They love scouting around on the Internet (creative and positive activities, mind you) and I let them, although not as much as they'd like to. They certainly do not need Mom pointing out ADDITIONAL things they could be doing online.
As for neurological side effects, try punching "wifi autism" into Google, and you'll get an idea. Or, for the less paranoid, you could start with "wifi concentration"... "wifi children"... or how about "wifi migraines"?


The Best of Educational & Entertaining Tablet Apps for Kids Tablet App Recommendations
5/10/13 6:57 PM

Pretty! Music for my eyes!


A Riot of Color and Texture in Melbourne HomeLife
5/10/13 6:48 PM

Ye gads. Get kids off screens. If I weren't inclined to think this already, that first (scary) photo with the little boy, nose to the carpet, would have convinced me. This can be an occasional crutch when in a real pinch (keep 5-year old's mind elsewhere while he is having blood drawn?) but not anything to be used often enough to justify having a list of favorites on hand. Draw with paper and crayons. For variety, markers. Read about animals in books. Or go pat your cat. Or go to the zoo. Roadtrips : look out window. Play "Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?" Sing with family or listen to music. Squabble with your sister until your parents raise their voice. Another concern : is anyone but me concerned about the neurological side-effects of constant use of cordless equipment?


The Best of Educational & Entertaining Tablet Apps for Kids Tablet App Recommendations
5/10/13 5:04 PM

be gifted fresh eggs?
I thought I was cheerfully resigned to language evolving, but this sounds silly to me. I don't gift people, gift eggs OR gift gifts.


Pros & Cons of Raising Backyard Chickens
4/17/13 12:13 AM

Oh dear. It takes me years to get something into a frame and choose someplace to hang it. You can bet that what goes up...stays up!


Do You Change Art Seasonally? Reader Survey
4/8/13 9:43 AM

Nice pictures, nice apartment!
And I am...stunned by the number of readers who "feel sorry for" kids who live in small apartments.
Need I remind you of the name of this site?
We live in 57 square meters with our 2 sons (don't know what that is in square feet, but certainly not a lot. The living room is also our dining room, my office and our guest room). Sure, it's a tight squeeze. Sure, our boys would LIKE to have their own bedrooms. But maybe some of their friends who have more space would like to have some of the things our boys have : a dad who takes them on bus-metro-tram-train excursions around town, at the drop of a hat, rain or shine. A bakery down the street with cakes & pies to die for. Music lessons. A swing set in the (shared) back yard. Nice neighbors. Funny, I don't feel sorry for my boys.
And even if I did, I don't see myself getting rid of my kids or inheriting a larger home any time soon. You have what you have. Sheesh.


Judy Ross' Urban Family Home House Tour
3/18/13 8:23 AM

I am shocked by the idea of this list, coming from a site which usually pays tribute to renovating.


Top 20 Most Miserable Cities in America Forbes
3/14/13 5:22 PM

What's with the Google ad?


Your 3-Step Spring Cleaning List for the Computer
3/13/13 5:31 PM

Bravo!


DIY Inspiration: Cardboard Play Kitchen
3/7/13 11:53 AM

I think we all agree that working full-time can be stressful, and that staying home full-time with young children can be just as stressful. What surprised me (and apparently other readers) in this post is that it seemed to assume that all readers are doing the latter. It took me a sec to figure out what kind of Monday we were out to save.
This said, good ideas. I am not a stay-at-home mom, but have school vacations off and a husband who doesn't. I think we'll try to save Tuesday with the picnic idea. Thanks.


Emergency Fun to Save Your Monday
3/5/13 3:03 AM