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| Display Name: | lynnebee |
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| Personal URL: | http://zucchinibieberini.blogspot.com |
| Member Since: | 7/24/08 |
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I've been trying to decide between this and the one from Target: Savannah Embossed Drink Dispenser from World Market |
5/3/13 1:34 PM |
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I should clarify that this project is part of a larger overhaul of a LOT of toys, clothes and furniture that we have indeed donated. Trust me, my daughter knows the value of donating things (I actually used to work for a non-profit serving kids myself) and has been doing it quite a bit lately. And I've considered donating this piece and have asked around a few places who haven't been interested. And I think you're right, those of you who have said that it will still look like a kid kitchen even if re-purposed as shelves or cabinets. So I think what I'm going to do is take the kitchen apart and store it - we have a decent crawl space for this, so no additional cost involved - and see how it holds up over the years. If my daughter wants it again someday, great, if not I may re-paint it eventually (love your facelift, 4theloveofkids!) and keep it at my house when/if I'm a grandma. If it falls apart before that happens... well, at least we still have our memories. Ideas for Outgrown Play Kitchen? Good Questions |
5/1/13 1:42 PM |
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Also keep in mind you're eating this with a bunch of vegetables - there are worse things you could eat at a party! Spring Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Dip Recipes from The Kitchn |
4/8/13 11:48 AM |
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Maybe fat free or light sour cream instead of yogurt, if you wanted to avoid the extra tang, or maybe a combination of the two? Although I'm all for both mayo and yogurt myself. Spring Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Dip Recipes from The Kitchn |
4/8/13 11:47 AM |
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Yes, separating the cups was a total game-changer for me. But the drawer is too disorganized to risk losing the spoons this way just yet. But Lauren in CT! Magnets! GENIUS. Quick Tip: Separate Your Measuring Cups |
3/25/13 10:13 AM |
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A few years ago I got rid of the dish drying rack entirely and I've never looked back. I can't stand the look of all those dishes cluttering up my counter when I've just spent all this time cleaning the kitchen at the end of a day. If I'm hand-washing anything, I lay out a towel next to the sink and let them air-dry there for a little while, then I finish them off with a dry towel and put them away. Not having an official temporary place for them forces me to get them into the cupboard sooner, and gives me more counter space for what the kitchen is for: food preparation. My kitchen is tiny also so this is essential. 5 Habits For Keeping Clear Countertops |
3/21/13 12:23 PM |
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Alison6971 - agreed, any of these lunches would be mush by lunchtime in my kid's hands. Also she is 10 now and won't tolerate cutesy lunches (too babyish) nor is she interested in much variety. A thermos of soup, a piece of fruit, crackers, yogurt, Luna bar, juice box. Every single day for five years now. That's what she wants. Having said that, personally I would love a lunch like any of these! Assuming of course I could have twice as much.. those are small portions. Pinterest Stays Sensible: 20 Well-Rounded and Perfectly-Packed Lunches |
3/14/13 10:14 AM |
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Also regarding shredding cheese: I actually find this a very meditative activity that relaxes me while I'm cooking. And it was one of my jobs in the kitchen as a kid so it takes me back to happy memories. Sometimes a gadget just isn't worth these intangible things. Do I Really Need A Food Processor? Good Questions |
3/6/13 2:50 PM |
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I shred cheese by hand the old fashioned way. And I use a coffee grinder for things like nuts (and coffee of course.) And I have a blender for smoothies but also an immersion blender for soups, which works a thousand times better so I'm thinking of ditching the regular blender. And I have a Kitchenaid for everything else, including looking beautiful on my counter. Never missed the food processor and all those tiny parts to wash! Do I Really Need A Food Processor? Good Questions |
3/6/13 2:48 PM |
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Whoa sorry that was a long comment. Oops! Neat, Attractive, Exposed Board Game Storage? Good Questions |
2/27/13 11:56 AM |
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I'm in the process of gradually turning our basement playroom into a family entertainment center/home office now that our kid is tween-aged, and the large stack of board games is one of my problem areas too. So I really appreciate all these suggestions! Neat, Attractive, Exposed Board Game Storage? Good Questions |
2/27/13 11:55 AM |
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extra points for the portlandia reference! 6 Habits to Prevent Food Waste |
2/21/13 8:47 AM |
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My daughter and I made these for Christmas presents this year. We made them even simpler by just melting down old candle wax in a casserole pan in the oven (used a disposable aluminum one, though we kept it and will probably reuse it for this purpose) and then just dipping the pine cones in the wax and rolling them around in it. We skipped the candle wick business. We also used scented pine cones and candles so they smelled delicious - had to tell one recipient that they weren't to eat! DIY Pinecone Fire Starters My Own Ideas |
1/16/13 10:34 AM |
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This is fabulous - I'm going to make these with my Girl Scout for scout-themed holiday gifts this year, along with s'more's ingredients, some friendship bracelets, and a donation to GSUSA. Thank you! How To: Make A Mini S'mores Grill |
7/29/12 3:32 PM |
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awesome!! love it all! Trend Alert: In Your Face Florals |
7/24/12 10:39 AM |
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I also read once that the way to tell the proper "give" of a ripe avocado is when you press gently on it, it should give only as much as it would feel to press gently on your own arm (assuming of course that your arms aren't especially mushy.. like mine have become after eating so many avocados.. totally worth it though) How to Determine Whether an Avocado Is Perfectly Ripe Inside |
6/19/12 6:31 PM |
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My daughter is having a "birthday blowout" (blowing up things, all science-y - not the kind we had in college) party this summer. I think I've found the perfect ice cream! And pop rocks on the lava cupcakes, clearly!! Hooray! Explosive Recipe! Strawberry Ice Cream with White Chocolate-Covered Pop Rocks Recipes from The Kitchn |
5/26/12 12:30 AM |
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*sigh.* good luck feeding any of these to the allergic/intolerant/picky kid. nice try though kitchn. The Most Difficult Dinner Guest Ever: And 5 Delicious Meals To Feed Them |
4/11/12 10:55 PM |
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*correction: garlic and rosemary sweet potato fries.. I think Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe Restaurant Reproduction |
2/18/12 2:49 PM |
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Can I just say that while the burgers at Northstar are certainly delicious and worth this much commentary, if you are ever in town and have the occasion to visit Northstar more than once, also try the Buddha Bowl! Perfectly cooked bright veggies with brown rice and tofu (or chicken) and delicious peanut sauce..I would love the receipe for this! Also the ginger and rosemary sweet potato fries.... and the mint ginger ale... Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe Restaurant Reproduction |
2/18/12 2:48 PM |