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Display Name: Mon Chou
Member Since: 3/29/09

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@xhtmlgirl Please don't feel lazy, in teaching your kids to be independent and self sufficient!
So many people were surprised or confused when my children would make themselves a sandwich at 2 or 3. They went to a Montessori, what can I say?
I've always tried to have easy access to healthy snacks. Though the arial shots of these are soothing, and aesthetically pleasing, a drawer full of fruits and vegetables is pretty easy, anyway.


Create A Snack Station
RealSimple

5/6/11 11:11 PM

Why is there no source or credit for the photos? How are we supposed to know where to get these?


Printable Toys
Inexpensive & Creative Way to Entertain Kiddos

3/30/11 11:44 AM

Try comparing the ingredients to a natural dish soap with any produce wash. Guess what? Same exact thing. Warm soapy water and a good rinse. Voila!


Eat Cleaner Natural Food Wash
3/18/11 10:53 PM

Okay I hope this comment isn't too late to get answered. I have grown increasingly curious about this product. How far does one can go? I see you used two colors, so did you only need 2 cans? Is that a 5'X7' rug? I think it's a great idea, and it looks cute!


Before & After: Spray Painted Chevron Carpet
2/14/11 4:44 PM

My whole 3 bedroom house has been furnished in mid century modern for less than $740.
I guess this is a good idea for someone in a terrible craigslist region, or with no rad free piles.


Before & After: Adding Style to an IKEA Karlstad Sofa
2/7/11 4:18 PM

Funny if you look just beyond, the green lidded food storage containers pictured, are what we use to sort our legos!


Clearance Lego Containment Find
Reader Project

1/12/11 6:29 PM

The only thing worth trying would be to go darker. I disagree that a cotton poly blend can't be dyed, I've done it for years. You'll likely end up with lighter stitching, because poly thread won't take, but I personally like a contrasting stitch.


Dyeing a Slipcover White?
Good Questions

12/31/10 2:06 PM

I have custom Levolor cellular top down, bottom up shades and love them. They're worth every penny.


Window Treatments that Allow Light & Provide Privacy?
Good Questions

10/11/10 2:04 PM

Amanda,
I was instilled for a love of thrift and kitchy housewares, before I had a home to make with them. My first live-in love and I enjoyed thrifting together, I, hunting Fransiscan china, he vintage bar ware. Together our home was so deliciously eclectic.
I remember him asking if it would be more proper, if we had all matching kitchenware.
I told him our mixture of scoured scores were a set all their own.
It's a philosophy I will always live by.


Five Tips for Filling Your Cupboards with Character
10/6/10 12:54 AM

I agree with natte.


Let Your Favorite Things Inspire Creative Color Palettes
10/6/10 12:40 AM

You're all making me feel really insecure about my beige walls. I painted them that color on purpose! Although, I think it's a really pretty color. It's on the continuous wall between my kitchen and living room and is accented with True Teal, and Island Orange. It's Valspar Moose Mousse.
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/Match-of-Valspar-3003-10A-Moose-Mousse-p/mpc0099140.htm
No. I don't sell Vaspar.


Design Challenges for Renters | Apartment Therapy Los Angeles
6/23/10 10:38 AM

I agree, marfanboy. I'm all for teaching natural consequences, I'd just rather they be more of the -don't wear a sweater, be cold later- variety. It's up to the parents to remember to back off and let kids figure things out for themselves a little, not taking them places where they can fall from great heights.


The War on Children's Playgrounds Salon | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
6/15/10 10:35 AM

Red room! Red room!


Real Estate where Really Awful Things Happened | Apartment Therapy Boston
6/13/10 1:32 PM

bisbee, don't you find the need to use less detergent for your HE a trade off in cost? I only use 1/8 of a cup if that, and my detergent seems to last forever.


DIY Laundry Detergent | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
5/26/10 6:19 PM

goodpanda, you can set your searches to "furniture by dealer."


5 Time Saving Tips for Searching Craigslist | Apartment Therapy Boston
5/21/10 11:41 AM

I've been neighbors to several interesting school buildings during my life in Oregon. I always coveted the windows when they turned Lincoln School into condos.
http://www.estately.com/listings/info/650-w-12th-ave--6#listings/info/650-w-12th-ave--6


Lodging Inspiration: McMenamins Kennedy School | Apartment Therapy New York
5/13/10 11:00 AM

I really like the name Charlotte. I have a Harriette, which everyone goes ga-ga for.


Hippest, Hottest and Most Happenin' Names of 2010 | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
4/17/10 2:17 PM

I have twins, so I just eavesdrop!


Survey: What Do You Do During Bath Time? | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
3/21/10 1:45 PM

My Barbies were never housewives. Barbie ran a halfway house for runaway Skippers.


Mad Men Barbie Dolls | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
3/11/10 10:41 AM

I love my Levlor top down bottom up cellular shades. I think the color Snow would be a great match. (Not a secret Levlor rep, I promise.) I ordered mine at Lowe's.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Window Treatment Suggestions for My Bedroom? Good Questions
11/9/09 11:05 AM