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Display Name: Amando
Member Since: 8/18/09

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Random orbital Random Orbital! No gouging.


Great Gift for a DIYer: Electric Sander DIY Sourcelist: Under $100
5/1/13 4:35 PM

Forget the kitchen, I want this in the master bedroom suite!!!


Forget the Cocktail Cart: Try an Espresso Cart Instead! Small Space Living
3/8/13 3:32 PM

We very rarely get lightning here (in Seattle/Tacoma area) just the wet stuff.
I do miss a good lightning show.


Feel Good at Home: Making the Best of April Showers
4/30/12 8:43 PM

I suppose until I have a large staff to trim my parterre for my own garden I'll use a more relaxed english style. However in a public garden I can enjoy either :)


War of the Roses: The French vs. English Garden
4/3/12 9:36 AM

Time for tubby custard! Squirt Squirt!


Retro Dessert Recipe: Stirred Egg Custard Recipes from The Kitchn
3/29/12 12:36 AM

With a 13 month old, it's not our typical fodder. A few binkies (she never really took to these...), ripped off pages from a few "lift the flap" books, and all of the wires that are required for bedside electronics but are best left out of the hands of little ones.


What's Under Your Bed? Reader Survey
3/26/12 8:00 PM

I was a good kid and loved all things dough. Even play.
Ugh.


DIY Chocolate Play Dough The Imagination Tree
3/8/12 8:38 PM

I don't mind the kitchen bit for girls. To me cooking is a great pastime. However, for my little girl I draw the line at toy vacuum cleaners! Come on Fisher Price!


A Colorful Modern Playhouse Mousehouse
3/5/12 2:11 PM

Mmmm snow ice cream. That brings me back!


Life at Home: Ways To Enjoy a Grown-Up "Snow Day" Anytime
2/18/12 11:43 PM

I can haz with pickles?


Smörgåstårta: 15 Savory Sandwich Cakes
1/21/12 12:09 AM

One word: Grandma!


Stuck In The Middle With You: Tips for Working at Home with a Child
1/10/12 8:27 PM

Having a 10 month old who is a big time rail biter I have to wonder what it would look like after it has been chomped on a few times. Or if chomping on it could hurt for that matter? Thicker lucite can be pretty hard stuff....


2012 Trends: Lucite Furniture in the Nursery?
1/9/12 11:42 PM

I get tired of things quickly! Also a bed can be found so cheaply. Why spend a lot more on a crib that can be a bed? Not for me...


Better to Buy A Crib that Transitions to Bed or Not?
Good Questions

8/15/11 6:22 PM

They put a chevron on it! Is it just me or is chevron the new bird?


How Target Hyped Its Campaign for Missoni
5/20/11 1:38 PM

I have some huge bath sheets from Ikea. They are black/grey and the colors have stayed true. The terry is soft/absorbant. The large size is pretty luxurious in my book but we do hang them carefully for several uses since they are a lot to wash.


How Much Are You Willing To Spend on Bathroom Towels?
5/19/11 1:04 PM

Great Tips! I am a new mom of a 3 month old and it's amazing how little time you have. In addition to these tips, if she's breastfeeding avoid foods that can upset baby - broccoli, cabbage, beans, cheese, onions...
Stick to gentle foods like potato, sweet potato, and carrots. This is also good for mom who is recovering from a big event.


Tips for Making a Meal for a New Mom
5/6/11 1:48 PM

Absolutely cozy up to a marble table! Especially if it is done in honed Carrera, large scale, country kitchen. Reminds me of the big tables candy makers are so fond of...


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Unexpected Subtlety: Marble Table Tops
8/18/09 11:32 PM