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Extra towels, sheets and blankets so guests are comfortable, for sure. But, also - matching, decent silverware.

Does anyone know where to find the "1", "2" and "3" laundry baskets above? My plastic ones are broken and I'd like to replace them with something non-plastic, but am having some trouble figuring out ideas. Thanks!

I did it, mostly, the first week. It made me realize how rarely I really cook full meals for myself. I liked most of the recipies and particularly found the snack ideas helpful, although I started eating the "dessert" as my late afternoon snack as to avoid extreme hunger by the time I got home from work. However, as a single person, even though I tried to modify the dinners to make fewer servings, by the end of the week I had so many left overs that I spent the second week just eating those. It was good discipline, but I wish they had published a version in addition to the one they did (which was basically 1 serving per breakfast/lunch and 4 per dinner) that was just for people that live alone.

How would you suggest modifying for fresh cranberries rather than dried?

I know this is a basic question, but can someone explain if you need one of these types of devices to be able to watch internet tv (hulu and/or an occasional rental video from amazon or itunes) on a flat screen tv - why can't I just connect my laptop to the TV and use it as a second monitor? I'm talking a 24" tv, not a huge one. Thanks!

Would this stay good long enough for me to give it as Christmas gifts? Would it need to be refrigerated?
Thanks.

Go simple...I take soup all the time for lunch, and have never had one of the round ziploc with the screw-on lids leak. (http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/TwistLocContainers.aspx?SizeName=Small) I don't microwave in them, but they are cheap, and - what drew me to them in the first place - both the lids and the containers stack! Plus, the lids for the small and medium sizes are the same.

While I sympathize with the "eat real fat in desserts in moderation" theory of menu planning rather than "eat fat-free dairy products as much as you want" theory, I'm with the first poster - in my house, this would be an indulgence dessert, given the cream. I guess what is "lighter" just depends on your perspective.

How is polenta carb-free?

I do the same, with a numbered list, but actually in Excel - that way it's easy to search for something later...but silverware and a plate or two is also in my "unpack first" box.