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Any tips for freezing this recipe? I'd love to freeze half for a second meal, or give the whole dish to a new mom. Should I freeze the dish once it's assembled or after the whole thing is cooked so it just needs to be reheated?

HEY! That's my future son-in-law! Happy birthday, Alex! L, K&C

My parents just moved and downsized this past year and recently drove down a truck-load of stuff to help furnish our new home. There were a few useful pieces, like a nice love sofa and kitchen table, a lot of transitional pieces to use until I can find something better, and a ton of things they had been storing since I was a child (such as my epic collection of troll dolls. Um, thanks.). It was sad to sell their old house, especially since my husband and I got married in the backyard, and strange to think that my own kids won't have any personal memories of it.

You know, I was *just* thinking about getting a giant white bear holding a beach ball for our living room. What a coincidence. (snarkiness aside, it looks like an awesome hotel!)

My husband received the diaper bag pictured as a gift from his sisters, and at first I was insanely jealous, my bag being plain and boring tote-style. But after I borrowed his, I realized some serious flaws with his sexy satchel: the thing is HEAVY, especially once loaded with baby gear. Also, the messenger flap tucked into the strap makes it very difficult to quickly reach in and grab items like pacis or your wallet. He still uses it every day for work though and really likes it. To each his own!

I love cow's milk for most things, but I've become absolutely addicted to chocolate almond milk. Chocolate-almond-peanut butter-banana smoothies are divine, or I'll steam the milk with a little espresso for an afternoon mocha. Totally satisfies any chocolate cravings and tastes much lighter than chocolate cow's milk.

I keep a french press close by for special occasions, but our morning coffee is brewed using an electric drip. AMs can be so rushed - if it's between drip coffee or having to stop and pay for a cup on the way to work (or worse, going without... shudder!), then I'm definitely doing the easy brew.

This is one of my favorites. Modern, clean and fresh - yet still distinctly appropriate for a newborn. You've clearly designed a space for both of you to enjoy. Lovely!

Oh my goodness, these are all so great. Well done!

Last week my husband and I moved to a new city where we didn't know anybody. Seeing as I am 8 months pregnant and will be at home for the next few months, I wanted to prioritize living in a community with lots of immediate neighbors over a possibly roomier but secluded home. We found a brand new complex where everybody is moving in together, so there's always a chance to strike up conversation when you pass someone in the halls or at the pool. The complex also hosts lots of social events for the residents, including one this weekend. I'm hoping we find a few others with similar interests - wish us luck!