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Oh how I WISH I had reliable public transportation! I live just over the river from Canada's Capital, Ottawa (where I work), in Hull, Quebec. The drive to work is 13km, in about 35 minutes plus a less than 10 minute stop at the daycare to drop off my son. If we were to bus, we would have to take a 30+ minute bus ride to the centre of Ottawa, plus a 40 minute with 2 transfers WEST to daycare, then I would have to walk (in -15 most mornings) the 10-15 minute walk from his daycare to my work. 35 vs 80+ minutes in bad weather and unreliable buses??? I think I'll drive. Even the stress of driving cannot be outweighed by the time wasted busing around with a 2 year old in tow. I wish they would FIX the transportation issues in this country as I would HAPPILY take public transit if it were reliable. (end rant)

Amen Houseoffu!

*house = *floors!

I'm sorry, I don't usually post negative comments, however, this really doesn't appeal to me at all, at all, at all! I need the real thing, or an awfully good imitation! I like to smell the tree in the house, and see the branches and needles and water it every morning, and burn it at the first campfire of the season! I guess I'm not ready for a modern tree!

Also, Gifts aren't even needed! Friends should help each other out... but I'm for the casual 'used house crap' gifts - if its given out of thoughtfulness rather than just to empty a cupboard. Its great to get together with friends to get over a break-up or when you're going through a rough patch... but to me, this idea of throwing a break-up shower is like throwing a baby shower for your dog.

Add to the list:

Benjamin Moore Affinity Line : Azores. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/azores

Its more green than blue, but it was the perfect compromise for my basement apt and my teal-loving eyes. It goes so perfectly with my teak furniture!

Dill pickle or Spanish Olive.. I don't like any of the others AT ALL.

Hi,

I love that this room is glam but more importantly, safe and functional for a growing explorer. When I saw the stool in the preview images, I prayed that is wasn't the only seating in the room!!

I would have felt personally responsible for delivering a comfy nursing/feeding chair for Momma. ;)

Love both articles - I can see how the first may be taken as a more traditional (old-fashioned?) view on gender roles and that some would find it unrealistic or impractical to put a price tag on housework. (since everyone has to do it at some point!) I agree with some posters that the person who enjoys and has time for a task should be the one to do it... however, each partner would have to agree to - and uphold - this arrangement.

It was raised that taking the time to - "keep score" - indicates that they aren't doing it right. My partner and I certainly 'keep score'. This way works for us. We have to do this. Otherwise, we might get to the end of the month and wonder where the money went! (I'm sure we've all been here!) We live on a very limited income, and have a young child who we alternate staying home with. The jobs get done, there is little nagging, and we aren't relying on finger crossing or credit to get us through the month. In writing down what we spend, we control our 'spontaneous' spending, and really see where the money goes. Its pretty amazing what you CAN live on when you try, and it makes doing all these other homemaking jobs for yourselves even more appreciable. In our case, it would not be possible to hire someone to do these things for us, and when a little time is spent each day by both partners, the housework is managed, if not perfect.

I really enjoyed seeing such an array of opinions on these ideas! They are close to my heart, as we have worked hard to figure out what works for us at home, as well as keep us sane and debt free. (More important to us than the actual figure we bring home!)

This soup name is quite misleading. Shouldn't Sourgrass Soup have sourgrass in it? (Aka, Sorrel). I was rather disappointed to see that the key ingredient wasn't even there!!!