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Display Name:	leila@rook
Personal URL:	http://www.rookblog.com
Member Since:	12/15/10

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We totally have this problem, and being a blogger somewhat compounds things! I was just thinking exactly this today, so thank you for this post! We need to be more thankful for what we do have rather than living a malcontented life, lusting after what we don't have. Thank you! Avoiding Catalog Burn-Out: Love the Space You're In Flag this comment	11/29/11 2:09 PM
There are Ikea corner guards too! Ideas for Babyproofing a Platform Bed Good Questions Flag this comment	10/26/11 2:02 PM
Just take it to a lighting shop where they will be able to sell you a new cord and switch. Lamps are really easy to rewire, but do take it in so they can tell you what needs to be replaced. Depending on the type of switch you may or may not need to replace the cord itself Can This Offi Lamp Be Repaired? Good Questions Flag this comment	10/26/11 1:54 PM
korijane - I was also originally going to use birch but I couldn't find a good source either (except for getting some when someone chopped down a tree!). Of course, about a year before I did the fireplace I saw some really cheap being sold as pre-packaged firewood. You can also get thinner logs (5 in diameter?) at florists. By the way, I've had my fireplace (it's non-functioning) this way for about 6 months now and I'm still pleased with it. Childproof the Fireplace with Stacked Firewood Flag this comment	9/23/11 6:11 PM
Maybe I have strange kids, but so far my 3 year old and 17 mth old haven't climbed it or pulled the wood out! I'll keep you posted, though! The pieces of wood are also quite heavy - too heavy for the 17 mth old for sure. The 3 year old could probably pull the wood out, but one hopes she keeps listening to me! Childproof the Fireplace with Stacked Firewood Flag this comment	9/22/11 10:25 PM
I am so glad I am not the only person with this problem. Couple a chair with a lack of drawer space and you can have a teetering tower of half-worn clothes. www.rookblog.com 5 Ways to Keep Worn (But Not Dirty) Clothes Organized Flag this comment	3/14/11 5:03 PM
My 2 year old is apparently a "great" eater. Or at least that's what the other parents tell me. She eats what we eat or not if she chooses. It's not a fight. But she doesn't get hot dogs or chicken nuggets or Kraft Dinner instead of real food. She does sometimes get these sorts of foods at daycare or if we are out at friends' houses. But we just don't buy them so it's not an option. My basic mandate is that I don't buy anything that I'm not happy with her eating. The Apple Trick: On Not Tricking Kids into Eating Well Flag this comment	3/10/11 5:31 PM