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I'll have to try these but I haven't found a lot of wines at Whole Foods that I enjoy. I generally find Trader Joe's to have a much better selection.

I usually grill up a banana for my oatmeal. Just slice and put in a pan. Turn once and add to oatmeal. With some brown sugar and walnuts it tastes just like a bowl of banana bread. I don't think I should be handling a brulee torch before I have my coffee.

I would endless explore different side options if left to my own devices, so I made a rule for myself that there would only be one "new" dish every year and if it sucks, that's okay.

Love these! Growing up I wanted a purple house and my parent's used to mock me. At 30, I still want a purple house.

They also remind me on of my favorite houses near where I live: http://people.csail.mit.edu/psz/nhnac/LincolnStreet/102_0201.JPG

I'm constantly in my home office even when I'm not working. I love the setup of my living room but will somehow end up reading a magazine on the futon in my office. I think it's because all my stuff if there, computer, sewing table any project I may be working on.

I locked myself out this weekend and it was not a happy experience. I lost my house keys rather than leaving them in the house. I ended up making a copy from my LL, but I've been trying to figure out where to keep a key. I'm not comfortable leaving it with any of my neighbors. I'm thinking about keeping a spare set in my car and then as long as I can get into my car I'll be good. I hate the idea of hiding a key someplace outside. It just seem unsafe, though I suppose it depends on your neighborhood

My mother was particularly great at keeping kiddie art and making it work within her decor (of course my sister has always been artistically talented so she had good material). Growing up she had 4 matted frames in the entrance way which she changed our artwork in and our of. Framing it made it look 100% better. I didn't think much of it but looking back I think it was great and I'm certain it encouraged my sister to pursue a career in the arts. My mom also still has Xmas ornaments decorate by my sister and I and several nieces and nephews. One of her favorites is a ornament made in kindergarten by my cousin who just turned 42. You'd never know it was an art project that most people would have discarded years ago.

I hate that as a country with some pretty real (and serious) problems this is the stuff some people choose to focus on (though I do think lemonade stand should stay on the front lawn and not at say the farmer's market). On a side note, I'm a sucker for a lemonade stand. I can't not stop.

I agree the rules vary based on the group. I think the host should always provide the main dish and provide some guidance (but not a specific recipe) so there isn't duplicates. I have to disagree about store bought. A bag of chips is unacceptable, but not everyone is a good cook and I would much rather them be aware of it and bring something they know everyone will enjoy rather than subject everyone to their cooking.

aaakid- that's a great idea. I have an ever growing collection of dishes (all white) and at the end of the night, throwing it all in the dishwasher is super easy. Most of it comes from thrifting so if it breaks it breaks.