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Display Name:	RMurphy
Personal URL:	http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/
Member Since:	3/24/11

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Advice from a librarian - NEVER laminate things that you want to save archivally. It can yellow the paper underneath, and most importantly it is very difficult and very expensive to reverse. There is a lot of information online about how to preserve personal collections or archives. You might want to limit to .gov sites as you search. One example is: http://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/Exhibits/preservation.htm Good luck! What's the Best Way to Store My Late Mother's Recipe Collection? Good Questions Flag this comment	11/28/12 9:14 AM
To me it looks like forsythia that has been trimmed in a specific way Help Identifying These Trees for My Zone 5 Garden? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/19/12 4:52 PM
Wow - beautiful! Gregorio's Garden for All SeasonsMy Great Outdoors Flag this comment	4/11/12 2:48 PM
I LOVE halloumi. Our fav Greek restaurant grills it, and it's amazing!! Recipe: Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa SaladRecipes from The Kitchn Flag this comment	3/23/12 2:00 PM
I totally iron at least the edges. It just looks so much better. Do You Iron Your Bed Sheets? Flag this comment	3/23/12 12:01 PM
We had the no-call back problem with electricians - people who had been recommended to us by friends. It makes you wonder how they stay in business. We were super happy when we found someone who called us back, for a decent price, that would listen to us, and could complete the project in a day. Even the person we chose would go on vacation then call us back a week later. Why is it so hard to put an away message on your machine? RM http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ The World's Ugliest Condo: Finding That Special Someone, Your Contractor Renovation Diary Flag this comment	3/22/12 3:09 PM
We don't used canned anymore because of BPA concerns (see this Prevention article): http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/7-foods-should-never-cross-your-lips We buy boxed or use fresh when in season. Whole, Diced & Puréed: Canned TomatoesIngredient Spotlight Flag this comment	3/21/12 9:02 AM
We made this casserole yesterday. You can see a pic at: http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ It was the best casserole we have had in a long time. It was moist and flavorful and just awesome. Even my husband like it, and he doesn't like chickpeas. Recipe: Chickpea Casserole with Lemon, Herbs & Shallots Cookbook Recipe Flag this comment	3/19/12 7:53 PM
You can do it! I am excited to see the journey and hopefully get some ideas for our place. I do see now why your reno is going to go so much quicker than ours. . .I would guess that it's the budget and the contractor. We will end up spending that much and more probably, but we do not have it all at once: http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ In regards to the soffit, I knocked a big hole in ours and there was nothing there, or so we thought. Then we removed the whole thing and found pipes. It would be over $1200 to move them, so they are staying, as is a small piece of the soffit. So my advice is make sure you know what is under there before you knock it down. Good luck!! The World's Ugliest Condo: Scope of Work & Budget Renovation Diary Flag this comment	3/14/12 2:39 PM
I love it! It is so good on cracker! Quick Addition to Lunch Bags: Laughing Cow Cheese The Cheesemonger Flag this comment	3/14/12 2:09 PM
This looks awesome! I gave up chocolate for Lent, but maybe this will be an Easter treat. We are having a Pi day pie party at school today, and I made an apple pie: http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com Any excuse to make or est pie and I am in! Pi Day Recipe: Chocolate Stout Pudding Pie Recipe & Review of Gesine Bullock-Prado's Pie It Forward Flag this comment	3/14/12 9:55 AM
I love this! I would not have added the orange, but I love the idea, and it seems easy/cheap to fix if one gets damaged. We desperately need to do something to our stairs: http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-update-what-we-have-done-so-far.html but we still have not decided what. Idea to Steal: Mixed Prints on Stair Risers Flag this comment	3/14/12 9:15 AM
I love salad so much that pretty much any brunch we have includes it. Vegetables for Breakfast: What Are the Best Ways to Eat Veggies in the Morning? Reader Intelligence Flag this comment	3/12/12 11:32 AM
Time-warp - but I am kind of digging the dining room bamboo chairs! Keep those if you can. I feel your pain. We bought our built in 1977 townhouse in 2010, and it had basically not been touched since the day the couple moved in there - orange shag carpet and all. You can see at: http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ They moved in, did not touch a thing (but kept it very clean) and then moved into a retirement home. It has taken us 2 years to start to see a difference. I am excited to see what you can do in a few weeks! Introducing The World's Ugliest Condo Renovation Diary Flag this comment	3/7/12 2:44 PM
Wow! This is so awesome! Where is PA's handle? United States of America Made Out of Cast Iron Skillets Flag this comment	3/6/12 3:32 PM
I want to try an estate sale or an auction, but I am kind of terrified. I think my preference would be to start at one that is at a warehouse - like a whole bunch of estates in one. Estate Sale Tips from Scout Vintage Rentals Flag this comment	3/6/12 12:53 PM
I have read that hand washing actually uses more water. Anyone know if that is true? My husband is the chillest person in the world. . .except that he rearranges the dishwasher after I have loaded it. . .pretty much every time. RM http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ Dishwasher Wars: What Are Your Loading Rules? Flag this comment	2/15/12 3:55 PM
At camp we used to make pizzas in them - a little marinara, some mozzarella cheese, and whatever toppings you want. Just stick it in the bread and you have a yummy campfire pizza! Plus, it seems like everything tastes better outdoors. RM - http://suburbiahappens.blogspot.com/ Calling All Sandwich Lovers! The Return of the Toas-Tite Flag this comment	2/15/12 9:04 AM
The kitchen is nice, but I am not a fan of the bedroom with the yellow bedspread, and the yellow and blue couch with the aqua-ish walls. It looks too 1990s for my taste. Patrick & Hyatt's Maryland Manse House Tour Flag this comment	10/19/11 9:39 AM
Slipcovers are the way to go! That way if a muddy pooch sits on the sofa, you can just wash the part that is dirty. We have a slip covered couch from IKEA. Suggest Pet Friendly Fabric & Couches? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/24/11 1:05 PM