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This is a weird list. Yes, these are all "cool" plants, but most need full sun and a green thumb. Cactuses often die due to overwatering (which is easier to do than you think). The lemon tree will require daily misting. Somehow I don't seen that happening.

The Rustoleum shade of yellow is really spot-on. It makes anything look good.

Ugh. A small sink is a deal breaker.

@XAND83, a 16-inch wide, 8-inch deep sink isn't "tiny". It's pretty darn roomy.

Buy the bare minimum of stuff prior to the baby being born. The stores will still be there after he or she arrives, and once you meet your little one, you'll have a better sense of his or her (and mom and dad's) unique needs. I had a wipes warmer on my registry, and I'm so glad no one bought it, because my daughter was just fine with cold wipes. Other babies scream bloody murder everytime their bum gets touched with a cold wipe - you'll figure that out ASAP and can respond then. Other parents' advice about "must haves" are the essentials for their baby, not necessarily for yours.

I have a big pile of rags (6"x6" squares from old towels) under my sink. Every night before bed, I spray all-purpose cleaner on the mirror, sink, counter and toilet. I use the dry rag to clean the mirror and faucet, then wet the same rag and wipe down the sink, counter, and finally the toilet. Last step, a quick swish of the toilet bowl with the toilet brush and throw rag in hamper. Takes 2.5 minutes.

I did the same with one of the ubiquitous brass lamps found at every garage sale for $3. (Looks like a turned wooden spire). The bright yellow Rustoleum spray paint is great.

If you're breaking down the packaging, it means you're throwing out those perfectly form-fitting styrofom pieces. WIthout those, isn't the box you're saving just like any other box you could get? Why not recycle them all? - then when it's time to move, you can raid the recyle bin for someone else's boxes (that you haven't stored for the last 8 years).

Stretched fabric over a frame.

Frame a nice piece of handmade paper (Papersource is a good place to look).

Wow, the 50 questions from the christian website are interesting.

Banal
"What is your favorite color?"

and offensive
To ask wife: In what ways would you like me to protect you (physically, spiritually, socially, emotionally)?
To ask husband: In what ways would you like me to respect and reverence you?

I'm a guest. I'm thankful for the invitation and the social event. I would never think to judge a host on this.