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I think it's awesome that you found a way to ensure that your child keeps getting enough sleep.
Also, your washer and dryer are beeeeautiful! :)


Boston's Laundry Lair
Smaller Cooler 2011 Entry #25
5/16/11 10:51 AM

So pretty and so expensive (and breakable). *sigh*


Marimekko Kids At Crate & Barrel
4/27/11 12:31 PM

We have wood floors and I just doubled up an old quilt for my son to roll/crawl/play on. Easy, cheap, AND washable. :)
(And when he was learning to sit and inevitably fell over and bonked his head on the wood floor, he didn't seem to mind.)


How Much to Invest in a Soft Play Mat?
Good Questions
4/20/11 5:55 PM

This sort of horrifies me.


Fisher-Price’s Laugh n Learn iCan Play case
4/13/11 12:15 PM

I'll have you know that I could stop buying fabric if I wanted to.

I just don't want to. :)


Are You a Home Project Hoarder?
3/30/11 3:39 PM

It's beautiful!
My inner housewife, however, saw only those tiny gaps between the bottom of the shelf and the top of the step. She doesn't ever want to have to clean those. :/


Before & After: Over the Stairs Mudroom
California Closets
3/25/11 12:59 PM

Ikea is one of my favorite rainy-day playgrounds. :)


Free Cures For Cabin Fever
2/11/11 6:35 PM

I have a box slightly larger than a shoe box in the center of each drawer, separating the drawer into three sections. The clothes then get separated by type (long-sleeved onesies, short-sleeved onesies, pants, shorts, socks, etc.). I do fold clothes, but since they're so small, they don't stay stacked very well, which is why it's nice that they're contained in their boxes.


Organizing Baby Clothes in a Dresser
Good Questions
2/11/11 12:01 AM

Super cute! I guess I'll go dig up the sonogram photos from my office drawer...


Before & After: Super Sonogram Display
Lemon Tree Creations
2/9/11 4:17 PM

That is so cool that I'm almost sad that I don't have diaper boxes! ;)
I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for sturdy boxes though.


Turn Empty Diaper Boxes Into A Dapper Storage Solution
Positively Splendid
2/9/11 4:09 PM

I have a dishwasher, and I have a child (he's 2.5). I wash most of my dishes by hand because my dishwasher doesn't clean my dishes very well (with our hard water and the crunchy-type safe-chemical detergent I use).
I'm not a fan of doing dishes, but it works. You live. And my kid seems fine, too. :)


Dishwashers and Grandmothers
Good Questions
2/7/11 1:23 PM

"extra-hairy kid" LOL

This is great advice. I guess it'll come in handy during the long, long summer here... scrapes abound and band aids make them feel so much better! :)


The Easy Peasy Band-Aid Removal Trick
1/25/11 5:56 PM

Huh. Doesn't appeal to me at all.
Anyone else see the broccoli butt? *smirk*


Nutri-Plate
1/21/11 7:42 PM

I love that wallpaper. :)


Mom & Son Bunk Beds
Ikea Hacker
1/21/11 7:38 PM

Yeah, the Bjorn is not ergonomic for wearer or wearee.
You can recognize a good baby carrier by the hip straps for the parent and by a wide base for the baby to sit in/on. The outward-facing position (that babies after a certain age love because they love to see what's going on) is unfortunately not good for proper spinal development.
Let's slowly back away from defensive "my kid is just fine" arguments and, now that research clearly shows that this product is not ideal, find better alternatives. I had a Bjorn for a while that I used fairly regularly. When I found out that it was potentially harmful, I switched to a different carrier.


Baby Björn Organic
1/19/11 6:11 PM

My son is only two, so I still have a fair amount of control over the toys he plays with.
I haven't bought anything that requires batteries or makes noise for him to play with, and most of the family knows that I have a really low tolerance for beeping, blinking plastic toys.
I have returned and donated electronic toys I felt were not good for him (not age appropriate or encouraging to "play" solely by pushing a button and watching something light up etc.), but I have also kept a few toys that required batteries, mainly because we've been through a few phases when they were the only thing that would hold his attention long enough for me to go to the bathroom on my own. It's the small luxuries... ;)


"Brains vs. Batteries": What's Your Take?
11/15/10 12:35 PM

In our household, I'm the one with the allergies, and I usually bake to accommodate myself.
Because I am used to substituting ingredients and avoiding certain things (baking without dairy and eggs can be pretty dicey), I'm more than happy to accommodate others' allergies.
I do, however, also think that it's okay and important to be honest. If you don't feel confident that you can provide a tasty, safe treat, let the other parents know. I'm always nervous when someone claims something is safe for me to eat and tells me "Oh, but this doesn't have any dairy in it!" because it's happened to me more than once that it turned out that the person was just uninformed and considered "no milk" the same as "no dairy" etc. I'd rather skip the cupcake (or bring my own treat) than live to regret eating something that wasn't as safe as advertised.


Friends With Food Allergies
10/15/10 2:34 PM

We used a co-sleeper (Arm's Reach) we borrowed from a friend and a bassinet that was handed down to us. It wasn't until baby outgrew the cosleeper (around 4 months) that we bought a crib. We went with the Ikea Gulliver and used it as a cosleeper with the side removed next to our bed. We still have the same set-up (he's 27 months now), but he goes to sleep in his own bed (a regular twin) in his own room. If he wakes up in the middle of the night, he spends the rest of the night in his side-carred crib with us.
For any future babies, we'll skip the co-sleeper part and go for the Gulliver right from the start, simply because we now have it.
I'd delay all huge purchases until your baby has arrived and you know what will work for you. Some babies (like mine) want to sleep close-by and definitely NOT alone. Other babies seem to enjoy the peace and quiet of a dark room... you won't know until your little one arrives.
Happy sleeping!


Postponing a Crib Purchase
Good Questions
10/14/10 11:56 AM

I like what KerriM said - isn't going overboard for eye-candy a large part of what this blog is about?
I do like a well-coordinated party with an unexpected theme, and I'm willing to go "far" for that. To me, the process of planning and prepping the party are part of the fun! I make a lot of things myself, which makes them a lot cheaper than what you seem to suggest. The focus of the party is NOT getting the perfect photos (even though I happily admit that that's important, too) but to make the birthday child (or shower-ee) happy and to entertain the guests.


How Far Do You Go For A Fabulous Birthday Party Or Shower?
9/27/10 1:33 PM

Cop-out.
Even though I like the idea of drawing a picture on the back when using them with pre-writers.


Fill in the Blank Thank You Cards
9/24/10 2:10 PM