How do you decide what classes your kids should take when they are young?

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rehearsalj

Some parents enroll their kids in gymnastics, dance, art, baseball. How do you deicide which one you want your child to try? Do you focus on one or try a few and see which one the child likes best, letting them drop out if they don't like it. Do you wait to sign them up for anything at all until they are old enough to ask? What age do you think they should start having these activities? Any personal experience from Moms about what activities your kids do and when they started would be great! Thank you!

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My kids are 5 and 3 and are only enrolled in swimming lessons, because I think that is an important life skill that they need to know. We have also been to Mommy and Me exercise classes (for me, not them), and we regularly go to a government funded "play place" where they can do anything from arts and crafts to reading books to playing with sand and water and doing music and songs. We also visit the library every week where they have story time, do crafts, and they pick out books to bring home.

Other than that, I will wait until they *ask* for some activity, which they have not.

Its great having your kids involved in sports or what have you, but the commitment is often too much, especially for the younger set. My neighbours boys are in soccer and they have actually on occasion asked ME to shuttle them (2 boys in 2 different age groups on two different teams) because they both work and have a third child to take care of and sometimes they can't swing the practice/game times. Uh...........I'm not a taxi driver. If you can't handle it, don't call me because I'm a stay-at-home-mom and therefore, in your mind, I must have all the time in the world to shuttle your kids to soccer games. Don't put your kids in sports if you can't get them there. They often complain about the stressful "soccer days" - having to pick them up from school, get them home with something decent to eat before their 5:30 pm soccer practice, then pick them up at 6:30 pm, get them home (about a 20 min. drive) and get them a snack, get the homework done and get them to have a bath and to bed on time.

Personally, I don't think that much stress is needed in our lives. A class here and there on weekends is fine. We leave weeknights for homework and free play.

Summertime is different - they need *something* to do for those couple of months. My oldest now wants to do soccer and dance, so I'll see how the summer programs go. She's in school now, so there's not much time during the week for much else than dinner, homework and bedtime routines. Saturdays we do swimming lessons and Sunday we go to the library.

My husband makes an interesting point: white kids are shuttled here and there from activity to activity while the Asian kids are home studying. Furthermore, its interesting that so many doctors at the hospital are always Indian or Asian. Go to any science-oriented university class and the white kids are in the minority. Hmmm............

What should my children wear to a black tie work dinner my family was invited to?

RubyFairy

Me, my children and I were all invited to a black tie dinner at my work. I know what me and my husband are supposed to wear, but I don't know what would be appropriate for my children to wear. I have one twelve year old daughter, one ten year old son, one seven year old son, one five year old daughter, and three year old twins, one a boy and one a girl. Please help me, the dinner is in a week.

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Arden, thank you for posting your question. I hope this response finds you enjoying your evening with your six! In this instance, you know small suits for the boys, little boy white shirt and bow tie for the 3 yr old. He won't keep his jacket on. If the seven year old can manage to keep his on, jacket and clip on tie. It's not necessary for the boys to have a tux. The girls should all have white tights and Very nice Easter dresses, solid colors are best, but if they must be patterned, no glitter or cut out black lace. Conservative cuts and lengths for the girls dresses. Tea length is easiest to manage. The boys can be in white shirts and khaki dress slacks. No jeans nor tennis shoes. Slip on loafers and socks that match the shoes.

Keep the clothes loose and simple, belts on the boy's trousers, except the three yr old. He'll be fussed when he must use the restroom. Keep some laundry wipes, because the kids will spill on their pretty clothes. Keep them handy! Tide makes a nice set.

Keep the clothes also fuss free, no unusual accountrement they will play with and pick at, like a buttoneirre or corsage or hair ornaments. Keep it simple, less muss.

Table manners will be the biggest worry. If the place setting is enormous, will you kids know what to do? Practicing fancy dinner night a few times will help. Also, you and hubby dividing the kids up on who cleans whom and who takes whom to the potty will ensure the evening goes well.

The girls, also have simple hairstyles, to keep from them feeling nervous.

Best of evenings to you!

Elizabeth

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What are the top 10 things a hostess should do to make guests feel relaxed and comfortable?

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kitkat68

I am working on a blog about hostessing and would like to find out what most people look for when they go somewhere for dinner. A nicely set table? No paper plates? Hostess keeping your glasses full? Appetizers before the meal? Food quality? Please tell me what the top 10 most important things are to you when you are a dinner guest.

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This top 10 would be for the hostess/ host, not from the visitor perspective.

1. greet everyone with a smile and always make eye contact
2. give them periodic updates if they have to wait. you should speak with them at least once during a 45 minute wait.
3. comment on their dress (if appropriate) on the way to the table.
4. tweak their table. straighten table cloth, adjust linens, - take that extra step to make them feel exceptional.
5. before leaving them after seating ask if there is anything you can do while you fill their water glasses.
6. always take a few steps back from their table before turning your back.
7. Keep an eye on all tables at all times. Be the first on the scene of any spillage, with appropriate replacements (napkins, glasses, etc)
8. keep your stand clear; even the reservation book should not be in plain view.
9. practice pouring water with ice to make sure you don't miss a drop while refilling at their table.
10. practice perfect posture; no strutting

What would be a good dessert for a Japanese dinner?

Shoshanna

I'm planning to make my parents dinner for their anniversary next week, and I was wondering what would be a good dessert for a Japanese dinner. I might make sushi, but I'm not entirely sure what I'll make. I was just wondering what would be a great and delicious dessert for a Japanese dinner.

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I think it's sweet that you're making dinner for your parents for their anniversary, Shoshanna! If only I had the patience to make my dad dinner for occasions such as this, but I can't cook for crap. I suppose I could find easy recipes like the ones I searched for you. I found a few of them, which are listed below, and the link where I found them, which has more recipes, is in the Sources box, just to get you more variety.

STRAWBERRY JELLY YOKAN:

Ingredients:

3 (3 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
3 cups hot water
3 (1/4 ounce) envelopes gelatin powder (Knox)
1/4 cup cold water
1 (16 ounce) can red bean paste (Koshian)

Directions:

1- Soften gelatin in cold water.
2- Dissolve Jello in hot water, then add softened gelatin and mix well.
3- Add Kosian and blend well.
4- Pour into greased 8 x 8 inch pan.
5- Refrigerate until set about 4 hours.
6- Cut into blocks or rectangles and serve.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Strawberry-Jello-Yokan-345115

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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BUBBLE TEA:

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons sugar syrup
1 cup ice (16oz)
4 ounces frozen blueberries
4 teaspoons artificial sweetener
2-4 tablespoons prepared tapioca

Directions:

1- Place defrosted blueberries in food processor along with sweetener and puree until smooth.
2- Place ice into blender and crush until partially crushed.
3- Place cream cheese frosting in a small bowl and mix with milk thoroughly.
4- Pour cream cheese milk, blueberry puree, and sugar syrup over crushed ice in blender.
5- Blend on highest setting until all ice is crushed.
6- Pour over tapioca pearl in a tall glass and serve with bubble tea straw.

Note: large tapioca pearls can be purchased at Asian grocery stores

http://www.recipezaar.com/Blueberry-Cheesecake-Bubble-Tea-248528

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JAPANESE CREAM PUFFS

Ingredients:

For the cream puff:

6 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 cup flour
3 eggs

For the custard filling:

3 tablespoons flour, sifted
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 egg yolks
powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

For the cream puff pastry:.
2- Preheat oven to 375°F.
3- Beat eggs in a bowl. Set aside.
4- On a pan in low heat, mix butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
5- Bring back to low heat. Add flour and mix really quickly.
6- Turn off heat. Add eggs and mix very well.
7- Put mixture in a bag.
8- Squeeze in mounds of 10-12 on wax paper lined pan.
9- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the tips are a little brown.
10- Cool puffs on rack when done.

For the custard filling:

1- In a pan, mix eggs and sugar.
2- Add the flour and mix well.
3- Add warm milk gradually. Put on stove in low heat.
4- Stir constantly until it thickens.
5- Remove from heat. Melt butter and mix very, very well.
6- Cool custard.
7- If you have the injection, fill it with the custard cream and fill the puff pastry. If not, slice the puff pastry in half and fill lower half with the cream custard. Dust top with powdered sugar, if desired.

Enjoy!

http://www.recipezaar.com/Shu-Cream-Japanese-Cream-Puff-320577

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Good luck, and wish your parents a happy anniversary!
=)

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Please explain why I need this digital box from my cable company?

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Our cable company gave us 3 free digital boxes but never explained why we need them. I think I've finally started to understand but I just want someone else to confirm it!

First, I want to say that I understand that this has nothing to do with the OTA transition so please don't tell my I will be unaffected by that! I know. I'm affected by something else....My cable company (CC from here on out) is going all digital on April 1, 2009. There is something about a QAM tuner that many TVs don't have--even newer TVs, and this is basically why we need the digital box, right? (I sure hope so).

If I find a TV that has a QAM tuner will I need the box? Also, what happens if I don't use a box on a non-QAM TV? Will I absolutely get 0 channels? For either TV situation will I maybe get some channels and not others? My family only plans on getting basic digital, nothing premium but I read somewhere that CC's can decide which channels are premium (and it's these "premiums" that are making the digital box necessary).

Can anyone confirm that?

Also, I keep reading about how CCs still need to allow analog signals until 2012. Are there any CCs that have an exemption to this rule? Ours is just a local company serving MAYBE 13,000 (and that's only if the local college is in session). If ALL CCs must continue to allow analog is it only required for certain channels (i.e.: ones that provide local information, news, etc.)?

I'm sorry for so many questions--especially ones that probably have been asked before. In my online searches I seem to keep finding bits and pieces to my answers in different places so I wanted to ask everything in one place and have it confirmed (or not). I keep reading people who ask about digital boxes but they are shot down immediately by others who say "The digital transition doesn't affect cable users!!" I think some people are misreading the question. I get that already! But my CC transitioning to all digital IS affecting my cable, apparently.

Thanks in advance.

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This answer applies to the United States only...

Cable TV is going ALL digital. Sooner in some systems than others. Digital cable in almost all cases is scrambled and in order to receive the channels you MUST have a digital cable box authorized by the cable company in order to de-scramble the digital cable channels. Digital Cable boxes and Digital OTA (over-the-air) boxes are completely different.

QAM is way cable TV transmits digital signals. In the old analog days you had to set the TV to broadcast or the cable setting. QAM is the new cable setting. Just about EVERY TV set sold now has a digital QAM tuner as well as the OTA -off-air ATSC tuner. If you go to Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears etc. I doubt that you can find a TV set without a built in QAM tuner.

IF the cable system puts the digital channels in what is called "clear QAM" (unscrambled) your TV set will get them without a converter box. Most cable system put the network TV stations on in clear QAM as well as scrambled QAM.

So if you split the incoming cable wire with a 2 way coax splitter and run one leg to the TV set and the other to the digital converter box you can get on the TV set those unscrambled digital cable channels. (You will have to search for them as they are hidden and in no specific channel order)
You MUST do an auto channel scan on the TV set to pick up any digital channels. This is a one time thing and reads the channels found into memory.

Cable systems were to keep analog until 2012 with certain exceptions. As I understand it IF they provide a digital converter box they are exempt from the analog requirement. Also the only requirement for analog was the regulated tier that is BASIC BASIC. Almost NO popular cable channels are in the Basic Basic package.

Going digital is a BIG BIG advantage to the cable system. In the same bandwidth they can put one analog channel they can put up to 10 digital channels. Thus instead of 60 analog channels they can now put on up to 600 digital channels. HD is normally 4 to 1.

Also since the box acts as the authorization point for service, there is no need to come out and hook you up. Just provide you a box and with a few mouse clicks you are turned on, or OFF if you don't pay the bill. The box also gives the cable system much more control over PPV, on demand, premium movie channels etc.

Analog has the advantage of allowing the signal to All TV sets with NO box required.
Think of the cable box sort of like a satellite receiver for DirecTV or Dish you need one for each set with digital (scrambled) cable.

For your question about are cable systems required to go digital the answer is NO. Cable systems can do pretty much what they want as far as channels, only FULL power OTA TV stations were required to go digital low power stations are often still in analog.

Your statement the the digital transition did not affect cable customers is true in that the cable system had to insure that its customers got the cable channels, on there existing TV sets. At first it was digital to analog conversion of the broadcast stations, now it is by providing a set top boxes that still do digital to analog conversion if needed but more than likely now provide HDMI -High definition digital outputs.

College Cable TV Administrator.

What are some good rat toys?

Q. Okay well tomorrow I'm adopting a young female rat named Lulu from the humane society shelter that I actually happen to volounteer at. My mom fell in love with her too, and now we've decided to bring her home tomorrow. I have the cage set up beside my hamster's cage. It's got a second level, a water bottle, a food dish, a house, a wheel, and carefresh bedding. So now all we really need to get for her is toys. I was considering a crinkle tunnel for her to run through, and some wooden chews so she can keep her teeth from getting too long. She's a fancy rat ( or 'hooded' rat ), and is not fully grown yet. What are some other great toys I could possibly buy OR make for her? I want her to have the best, just like my hamster. :)
I have a little book on that breed of rat, with TONS of facts. I also did research online. She's very cute, and today she fell asleep in my shirt, and even gave me kisses on the cheek. :)
Any tips, or advice? I know pretty much all I need to but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
Oh, and I was also considering getting her some cool bird toys.
Also, what are some fun things to do with your rat when it comes to playing?

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Bird toys are really good.
Especially the ropes you climb up on.
Bird toys can be very pricey so getting a few is probably only an option.

This site is amazing for any type of information, toys, good tips, everything, plenty of things to read.
Its where I learned most of my information about rats.
http://www.dapper.com.au/

I find the best rat toys are homemade toys because rats love to play but they don't care what they play with, they prefer homemade stuff from what I've seen.

They like to dig, digging boxes are good, with dirt, grass, paper, anything you can think of, peices of light fabric, etc.

I tried the fishing for peas on the Dapper Rat site, they enjoy that a lot, sometimes you have to experiment with other vegetables.

They like simple stuff such as empty kleenex boxes, simple toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls, they will chew up a shirt or pair of pants easily, if you do allow a fabric in with them make sure its one that doesn't fray a lot.

They are nocturnal, they love warm places to hide.
Simple places do it best.
Could be a kleenex box, homemade hammock, etc.
I find when they do like to sleep, they much prefer it in the air, such as a hammock, rather then the ground.

I have owned over 30 rats in a period of 3-4 years, my tips would be, homemade, they do not care about $30 store bought stuff, they love chewing and making it to how THEY like it.
They like to drag stuff, change it up, make their house, they don't want it to be done for them because they'll just change and change it again.

As for playing and stuff socially with a human, it depends on what type of rat you have, you can try and just bond with him/her on your lap while your on the computer, watching tv, reading a book, etc, etc.

When you talk, do it softly, some get startled easily, most don't but some do.

Some like a lot of noise such as keys or bells, some are terrified of such loud noise.

ALL rats are different so its important to find out what your rat likes, what he doesn't like, what you can and can't do with him, where you can bring him, where you trust him enough, etc.

Some rats like to wrestle, you can cover them up and playfully push them lightly, some like it, some are scared and some just like being gentle.

I used to put my rats on the bed and let them run around, I made sure they couldn't of jumped off, I put some stuffed animals on the bed, paper towels, keys, etc.
They dragged the keys around, ran through the tunnels especially if I had a lick of applesauce or yogurt(providing its small), and they would jump on top of the animals.

Rats should always have a second rat companion in my opinion, they definitely become more social and trusting with the human I find, whatever one does, the other one does, if one comes over, the other one isn't far behind, etc so that is something to think about.

Kisses on the cheek and that type of stuff, that is a really good sign of trust, sometimes it takes more time to warm up then others.

Best advice is to check out that site, listen to her experiences with her rats, try some of the toys, etc and go from there.

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How much is food and transportation in Tokyo?

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Yurara T

I need to know how much it cost on average to eat out in tokyo for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Trowing in a couple of nice places but the rest on a budget. Transportation costs like for the bus or train etc..I would be like for 20 days, but I would like to know how much I would need daily. Thanks so much.

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Local supermarkets are relatively inexpensive if you stick to Japanese food such as seasonal vegetables, seafood, soya bean products and rice. If you visit supermarkets shortly before closing time in the evening, you can purchase remaining perishable products at big discounts.

There are plenty of restaurants where you can have a full meal for between 500 and 1000 ¥. Noodles (ramen, soba and udon), domburi (for example, beef domburi), curry rice, bibimba (Korean style domburi), hamburgers and many more types of dishes are available at such inexpensive restaurants. Look for them around and inside large train stations and in business areas.

A meal at a more average restaurant costs roughly between 1,000 and 3,000 ¥, while there is no upper price limit when it comes to high-class restaurants such as ryotei. During lunch hours, many restaurants offer inexpensive teishoku (set menus) at around 1000 ¥. Lunch boxes (bento), which are sold in convenience stores and department stores, train stations and at temporary stands in business areas are also a good deal.

Well, owning a car in Japan is expensive due to the mandatory bi-annual inspections (shaken), mandatory insurance, an automobile tax and the fee for a parking space (in large cities). The cars themselves, however, are relatively inexpensive, with smaller new cars starting at under one million ¥. A liter of gasoline costs around 100 ¥. The use of highways is subject to tolls.

The cost of a taxi ride usually starts at around 700 Â¥ in most parts of the country and increases by about 100 Â¥ for every 500 meters; costs will also increase by about 20% when taking a taxi late at night or very early in the morning. One unusual feature of Japanese taxis is the fact that the doors are operated remotely by the driver so you wonât need to either open or close them by yourself.

Limousine bus convenient for tourists as it stops right in front of most major hotels. It takes about 90min and cost 3000 ¥ to central Tokyo.

Train is the cheapest solution and possibly the quickest, depending on your destination. There are several lines going to Tokyo. You should check which is the nearest station to your destination and work out backward which way is the most convenient for you. For example, if you are going to Shinjuku Station, you can either take the Keisei line from Narita to Nippori, then change to JR Yamanote to Shinjuku; or take to same Keisei line, but change at Hachiman to the Toei Shinjuku line and save 10min and 50 ¥ . p>Check Yahoo Transit or ekitan below to find the quickest, cheapest or most convenient way for you. Beware that the well-publicized Keisei Skyliner cost about twice more than other trains, and is barely 15 min quicker than the Keisei Limited Express.

Where in Los Angeles offers baking classes?

uh lane uh

I am looking for a short 2-3 month baking class that has classes at least once per week. I am not looking to be a professional pastry chef, but I would like to take a series of courses. I know Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma offers classes, but these are only 1-2 hour workshops.

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Sur la table on Wilshire and 3rd in Santa Monica has a great schedule of cooking classes that aren't too expensive.

Class benefits:
A 10% student discount for merchandise from Sur La Table's unsurpassed selection, valid within one week of the class date

A fun and relaxed setting for learning the skills of cooking and baking

Highly skilled chef-instructors from a wide variety of culinary backgrounds

Classes for all ages and to meet diverse cooking interests

Your book signed by the author-instructor

Tasting of all recipes prepared in class

Recipes for all dishes prepared in class

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Can someone find me a checklist of things I would need for my future house?

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Andrew

Im talking like everything, from a fridge to shower curtain rings. Thank you!

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Whether you are getting married or not, a Bridal Registry Checklist may be helpful to you. This one is from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Target as a registry checklist that is more simple -- you might want to check that out. Congratulations on the new house!

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Does anyone know of some feminine looking tools and sports equipment?

the cat's

Hi, I'm a bit of an oxymoron. I'm girly, but a bit of a tomboy. I like playing sports and I like working on my car and motorcycle. I was hoping though that I could find some more feminine looking tools or sports equipment? Like in feminine colors to fit my girly side (like pink?) and to keep my brother and my guy friends from touching my stuff since they always lose them or destroy them.

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Try Tractor Supply if there is one near you. I saw a cool pink tool box out there last year with pink handled tools in it.

I dipped all my tools in pink enamel paint to keep the men from borrowing them, but they did anyway then denied they came out of my tool box.

My daughter is a certified airline mechanic and has 5 huge toolboxes! She put the last 4 digits of her social on the handles with etching machine then put lavender paint on it so the paint was embedded in the etchings. She is anything but girly!!

Also in this mail order catalogue, Kotulas, there are some dinnerware stuff with tool handles!! You didn't ask or even know about them, but they are totally cool for the girly part of you. Got daughter a set of the flatware for her lunch box. Online they are Kotulas.com

You are not an oxymoron or bit of tomboy!! You are a modern girl with progressive attitude!! I like that!

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Chopsticks and dinnerware sets?

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The Design

I want a Chinese or Japanese style chopstick and dinnerware set. I've Googled, Binged and Yahooed but can't find anything. Does anyone know were I can find a set online?
P.S. I don't want a cheap set like a restaurant would use; I want what the Chinese or Japanese use.

Answer
There are some dishes and chopstick sets on this site.

Extremely discounted stuff online?

Kookie

Hey, I really want to find a website where i can get stuff for seriously cheap. Not ebay (which i love but cant find want i want) or overstock.com (also love) what i am really looking for is a 16 or 12 piece dinnerware set for $20 or under.
Gotta be online, i only have debit no cash, and i dont drive

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Craigslist is your answer, or any local resale or consignment shop, including Goodwill.

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How do you get around washing all the dishes in a formal dining table?

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LipGloss68

I love the look of a formal, set, dining table in the dining room of my home. Does anyone find that they have to wash all of the settings before using them because they've sat out for so long (subject to dust and other elements)? Is there any way to get around this, or is it just the price of decoration?

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Unfortunately, I too have found that this is the price of decoration! My mom used to set the table with the dinner plates upside down (usually a while before holiday dinners), which prevented the cats from getting to the side you eat on (lol), but then you couldn't see the pretty patterns. I think that a quick rinse in the sink or a wipe with a wet dishcloth is ok if you are just trying to dust them before guests arrive, but then you may worry about the dust bunnies that collect on the table cloth or runner in between the dishes and glassware. For us, we will see dust within about two days - I usually try to dust once a week.

I would recommend taking pictures of the pretty table (think wedding photography - http://www.table-settings-with-pictures.com/images/oprah-winter-2005-3.jpg).

If that doesn't work for you, a fresh arrangement of flowers will always look nice even if the table isn't set for a formal dinner.

Good luck, I hope this helps :)

How do i set a proper place setting if my knife and soup spoon is not needed?

Marc Antho

I am having an informal Christmas dinner. The dinner I am serving will not have the need for a knife or a soup spoon. How do i set a proper place setting?

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You should provide a knife, even if one is not nessesary. Watching people try to eat with only a fork is ridiculous, haha. Basically, since its informal, you don't need to make it fussy. Forks go on the left, knives on the right. If you're doing more than one course, or setting the table for the entire meal (instead of bringing out a fresh round of cutlery for each course) remember that you work your way in from the outside, so the dessert fork should be closest to the plate. Glassware goes on the right (above the knife) and if there is a side plate, it should go on the left.

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what is the best dinnerware for everyday and formal dining?

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Edie

i am looking for a new dinnerware set that can be used both for formal and everyday wear. i prefer the teacup with saucer look and some color or pattern. i do not like all white. i would like the dinnerware to come in a 49 or 57 piece or more set. i really want serving dishes in the same pattern with it. the price has to be $200-$300 range. can you help?

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Edie, We bought the Blue Willow dishes years ago just for that. Real pretty but allot has broke or chipped. Best one I have found, and I don't know even if they are made anymore, are dishes made by Coreile made by Corning in the U.S.A. There are many different patterns,looks like fine china but are virtually unbreakable. I wished we had bought those instead of the Blue WIllow .You should look into those before you buy any dinnerware.They might be a little expensive but I'm only guessing at that because they can't sell too many of those as they never break! Oh I'm back. I looked it up and they still make them. I spelled it wrong, it is corelle by corning. Not too expensive either. They have really cool patterns now too and glasses! I am amazed. What I have are at least forty years old so I haven't looked at new ones in forty years! Wow what a difference forty years make.lol!

What color placemats/tablecloth should I use?

LadyWoofie

I bought new dinnerware set by The Cellar its called olives, I have a tuscany style kitchen. I'm having a hard time what color to use. Can anyone give me any ideas?

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Not sure of the colors of your kitchen... Aprile Cornell - Burgundy is a pretty pattern for 'tuscan' theme. The colors have reds and golds and some 'olive tones" in them.

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Will the second Royal Wedding #2 between Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock?

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K2010

will this wedding bea Breaking news?. In 1956, World watched the wedding of Prince Albert III to Hollywood Star Grace Kelly. Ms Wittstock is Olympian Champion (swimming)
Will Royal family set for #2 event?

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No.Grace Kelly was the only reason the Monegasque royals received so much publicity.You may be able to catch snippets of the wedding unless you live in Monaco where it will be shown on television.
YouTube is a possibility and the official website for the Monegasque royals is a possibility:
http://www.palais.mc/monaco/palais-princier/english/royal-wedding/the-program/the-program.2148.html
The program

THURSDAY 30 JUNE
7.00pm : Journalists accredited by the Press Centre are invited to attend a special press event on the Hotel Méridien beach in Monaco.
10.00pm : The couple will offer a special concert by the Eagles for Monegasque citizens, residents, persons working in the Principality and people from neighbouring communities. This concert will take place in the Louis II Stadium, before an audience of 15,000 people expected to attend.

FRIDAY 1st JULY

5.00pm : The civil wedding will take place in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace.

The Monegasques will be able to follow the ceremony on giant screens located on Palace Square. The Square will be accessible to Monegasques and their families from 4pm onwards.

5.50pm : After the ceremony, the newly-wedded couple will appear on the balcony of the Salon des Glaces in order to salute the Monegasques.

6.00pm : The couple will then join them on Palace Square for a buffet prepared by the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, with Mediterranean and South African dishes by Chefs from South Africa and Monaco. The Mayor of Monaco will present the gift of the Monegasques to the couple.

8.00pm : The residents of the Principality will be invited to a reception on the Port.

10.00pm : A large concert will be offered by the newly-wedded couple on the Port. Jean Michel Jarre will present a unique show.

A very large audience is expected.

SATURDAY 2nd JULY

5.00pm : The religious wedding will take place in the Main Courtyard of the Prince's Palace.
The gates of the Palace will remain open in order to allow around 3500 seated persons to follow the ceremony, which will be broadcast on giant screens on the Palace Square.

6.30pm : The couple will leave the Palace for the Sainte Dévote church in order for the Princess to leave her bouquet.

The public will be able to gather all along the procession route in order to congratulate the couple.

9.00pm :The official dinner will be served on the Opéra terraces, followed by fireworks and the opening of the Ball in the Opéra.

Who invented the idea of the christmas tree?

amy

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Legend associates the first Christmas tree with St. Boniface and the German town of Geismar. Sometime in Boniface's lifetime (c. 672-754) he is said to have cut down the sacred tree of Thor in Geismar, replacing it with a fir tree which has been said to have been the first Christmas tree.[4] The word tannenbaum, a German word for "Christmas tree", translates as "fir tree".

The custom of erecting a Christmas tree can be historically traced to 15th century Livonia (present-day Estonia and Latvia) and 16th century Northern Germany. According to the first documented uses of a Christmas tree in Estonia, in 1441, 1442, and 1514 the Brotherhood of Blackheads erected a tree for the holidays in their brotherhood house in Reval (now Tallinn). At the last night of the celebrations leading up to the holidays, the tree was taken to the Town Hall Square where the members of the brotherhood danced around it.[5] In 1584, the pastor and chronicler Balthasar Russow wrote of an established tradition of setting up a decorated spruce at the market square where the young men âwent with a flock of maidens and women, first sang and danced there and then set the tree aflameâ.[2] In that period, the guilds started erecting Christmas trees in front of their guildhalls: Ingeborg Weber-Kellermann (Marburg professor of European ethnology) found a Bremen guild chronicle of 1570 which reports how a small tree was decorated with "apples, nuts, dates, pretzels and paper flowers" and erected in the guild-house, for the benefit of the guild members' children, who collected the dainties on Christmas Day.[3]

The tradition of decorating an evergreen tree at Christmas started in Livonia and Germany in the 16th century


The Queen's Christmas tree at Windsor Castle, 1848. Republished in Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia December, 1850. Victoria's tiara, Prince Albert's mustache edited.[8]In Britain, the Christmas tree was introduced in the time of the personal union with Hanover, by George III's Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in early 19th century, but the custom hadn't yet spread much beyond the royal family. Queen Victoria as a child was familiar with the custom. In her journal for Christmas Eve 1832, the delighted 13-year-old princess wrote, "After dinner⦠we then went into the drawing-room near the dining-room⦠There were two large round tables on which were placed two trees hung with lights and sugar ornaments. All the presents being placed round the treesâ¦"[9] After her marriage to her German cousin Prince Albert, by 1841 the custom became even more widespread throughout Britain.[10] In 1847, Prince Albert wrote: "I must now seek in the children an echo of what Ernest [his brother] and I were in the old time, of what we felt and thought; and their delight in the Christmas-trees is not less than ours used to be".[11]

A woodcut of the British Royal family with their Christmas tree at Windsor Castle, initially published in the Illustrated London News December 1848, was copied in the United States at Christmas 1850, in Godey's Lady's Book (illustration, left). Godey's copied it exactly, except for the removal of the Queen's tiara and Prince Albert's mustache, to remake the engraving into an American scene.[12] The republished Godey's image became the first widely circulated picture of a decorated evergreen Christmas tree in America. Art historian Karal Ann Marling called Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, shorn of their royal trappings, "the first influential American Christmas tree".[8] Folk-culture historian Alfred Lewis Shoemaker states, "In all of America there was no more important medium in spreading the Christmas tree in the decade 1850-60 than Godey's Lady's Book". The image was reprinted in 1860, and by the 1870s, putting up a Christmas tree had become common in America.[12]

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Can anyone sugguest a quick recipe I could possibly make for dinner one night?

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ILOVESCIEN

I sometimes cook in my kitchen and make a small amount of food, just enough for my parents, and if they like it sometimes I get to make it for dinner. Can anyone give me a simple recipe, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Thanks, but I don't want something simple like "mac and cheese" or "ramen noodles" I love to cook. I love to actually cook food, not just throw in some water, contents of the package, and microwave for 30 seconds. I aspire to someday become one a great chef, and own one of the most celebrated restaurants. Thank you for your answers, but I would like some real recipes, not just "Mac and cheese" sorry.

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Shrimp Florentine Stir-Fry
Serves 4

This quick and easy recipe should be ready for the table in about 10 minutes. Be sure to use the packaged triple-washed spinach. It's quick, tasty and if you want sand in your food go to the beach.





1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. uncooked peeied medium shrimp
4 Cups lightly packed spinach leaves
1 14 oz. can baby corn nuggets, drained
1 & 1/4 Cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers
1 & 1/2 tsps. chopped fresh tarragon leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
Lemon wedges


Heat wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and rotate to coat side.

Add shrimp and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Add spinach, corn, bell peppers, tarragon and garlic salt; stir-fry 2 to 4 minutes until spinach is wilted.

Serve with lemon wedges.




Chicken Cordon Bleu with Balsamic Sauce
Serves 4

1 Tbsp butter
4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb)
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
4 thin slices cooked ham (2 oz)
4 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
1 bag (5 to 6 oz) prewashed baby spinach


In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Flip the chicken and cut the heat to medium; cover and cook until chicken loses its pink color throughout, about 6 minutes longer.

Raise heat to medium-high and stir in broth, vinegar, and pepper; cook, uncovered for a minute. Remove skillet from heat; top each breast half with ham slice, then cheese slice. Cover skillet until cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

Place spinach on plates & top with chicken. Now the very special part - drizzle with the warm balsamic sauce.



Steak & Spinach Roll-Up Roast
Serves 4

Serve a salad with this delicious meat & veggie combo and you've got one of the easiest meals ever.


8 slices bacon
1 to 1 1/2-pound beef flank steak
3/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1 10-oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 Tbsp fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
Dash salt


Pre-heat oven to 375F.

ln a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat for a few minutes just until brown but not crisp. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Set aside.

Score both sides of steak by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals in a diamond pattern. Place steak between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. With a meat mallet pound steak into a roughly 12x8-inch rectangle. Remove plastic wrap (duuh) and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the lemon-pepper seasoning and the 1/4 tsp salt. Arrange bacon lengthwise on steak.

For the stuffing combine spinach, bread crumbs, thyme, the remaining l/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning, and the dash salt. Spread over bacon.

Starting from a short side, roll up the steak and secure with cooking twine. Roast for about 12 minutes for medium doneness, more or less to taste.



Speedy Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce
Serves 4

How about 15 minutes to a gourmet-quality seafood dish? Everyone will love this even if it is healthful.


1 & 1/2 lbs salmon filet cut into 4 pieces
2 medium garlic cloves, pressed
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp honey
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
salt and white pepper to taste


Preheat a 12-inch stainless steel skillet on medium high heat for about 2 minutes. Meanwhile rub salmon with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice and season with a little salt and white pepper.

When the pan is hot place salmon skinned side up in the hot pan, and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Turn, remove the skin and cook for another 2-3 minutes on that side. This stovetop searing method requires no liquid in the pan.

Plate the salmon.

Quickly - and carefully - wipe the hot pan with a paper towel and return to the burner. This removes excess oil and crispies from the pan but it retains the flavor to enhance your sauce.

Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add mustard, and whisk in 2 Tbsp lemon juice, broth, honey, salt and pepper.

Cook on high heat for 1 minute to reduce slightly and add dill. Pour over the salmon and serve.

Yeah, you have to keep moving but 15 minutes, start to finish, is definitely do-able.



Penne Pasta with Lemon & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Serves 4


9 oz. penne
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 strips chopped bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/3 Cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. thyme leaves
I Cup chopped sundried tomatoes
1/2 Cup pine nuts, toasted


Add pasta to a large pan of rapidly boiling water and cook until just tender (but not soggy); drain.

Heat oil in a saute(frying) pan. Add bacon and onion; stir over medium heat until bacon is brown and onion has softened (about 4 minutes).

Add pasta to pan with lemon juice, thyme, tomato and pine nuts. Stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until heated through.




Pounded Chili Chops
Serves 4

Here's a great one for the grill-guy or gal.

And we really do mean pound the chops with the mixture already in place; it infuses the meat with more of the delicious flavor.


1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 cup minced onion
2 Tbsps. vegetable oil
4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops (about 11/4 lbs. total)
2 medium-size ripe avocados pitted, peeled, and sliced
Cilantro sprigs
Orange wedges


Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, and oil. Spread about 1 Tbsp. of this chili mixture on each side of each chop. Place each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With a kitchen mallet pound firmly but gently all over to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Place pork on a lightly oiled grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals or over high heat on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until pork is well browned on both sides and no longer pink in center; cut to test (5 to 6 minutes).

Serve pork with avocados; garnish with cilantro sprigs and orange wedges. Squeeze orange juice over meat and avocado to taste.

What are some easy, but healthy dinner ideas for my husband and I?

hey.GiRL.h

My husband and I are newlyweds, trying to stay healthy. We both work full time jobs, so it's hard to plan ahead or make meals that take alot of prep and cook time.
So basically, I'm looking for quick & easy dinners that are healthy or low in calories/fat.
Please dont give me websites for recipes. I dont have time to browse them. Just shoot me some good recipes. Thanks =)!!
Come on people, I need more recipes!!!

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Sesame Chicken
This recipe really satisfies my craving for Chinese food. I serve it over rice and steamed vegetables on the side. I usually double the sauce to make it especially decadent.
6 servings 21 min 5 min prep

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Cut chicken breast into 1 inch strips.
Heat a large non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with Pam, over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken strips for about 6 minutes until no longer pink.
Mix together honey, soy sauce, water, corn starch, ginger and red pepper flakes.
Whisk until no corn starch lumps appear.
Pour sauce mixture into skillet with chicken.
Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
You can add more water if sauce is too thick.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken starts to soak up the sauce.

Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot
This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling too motivated. I love crock pot cooking!
4-6 servings ½ day 10 min prep

1-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (18 ounce) jar of your favorite barbecue sauce (I love K.C. Masterpiece!)
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
4-6 hamburger buns

Remove all visible fat from the chicken and toss it in the crock pot.
Place the onion slices on top of the chicken.
Pour the barbecue sauce over top.
You may not need the entire jar, just enough to cover the chicken.
Cook it on LOW for 8 hours or until the chicken is nice and tender.
Shred the chicken with a fork and knife; scoop the mixture onto the bottom buns and top it with the top buns.
Or, if you're like my dad, you might prefer leaving the breasts whole and eating it that way.
Voila!
An easy weeknight meal that doesn't heat up your kitchen in the summertime!
I love this with potato chips and a carrot and raisin salad.

Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Sauce (Low Fat)
This is a wonderful lower-fat restaurant-quality dish that is easy to make, I have served this many times in the past at my dinner parties and always receive rave reviews, the chicken alone even by itself is very good, the capers are only optional if you are a lover of capers then add them in as it really adds to the flavour of this dish, I would strongly suggest to double the sauce I most always do and please be certain to use only dry breadcrumbs as fresh will not stick to the chicken as well --- this is very good!
4 servings 35 min 25 min prep

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/3-inch thickness)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 eggs
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
seasoning salt
olive oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers (or to taste) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (can use more to taste)
4-5 thin lemon slices
fresh parsley, chopped

In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and eggs; set aside.
Combine the dry bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, garlic powder and seasoning salt; spread on a piece of waxed paper.
Dip the breasts in egg/mustard mixture (shake off any excess egg).
Then coat well with the crumb mixture.
Heat the oil with 2 tablespoons butter(if using) in a frypan.
Saute the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, or until it is no longer pink inside. Remove and transfer to a plate to keep warm.
In the same pan add in the broth, lemon juice, capers (if using) and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from the pan.
Add in lemon slices and parsley; mix to combine for about 1 minute.
Spoon the glaze/sauce over chicken.
Delicious!

Black Bean and Tortilla Bake
6 servings 35 min 5 min prep

1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt and pepper
12 soft corn tortillas
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, reserve 2 tablespoons (I used fat free)

Preheat oven to 350* F.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
Add garlic, onions, tomato, green onion, cumin, and chili powder.
Cook on medium heat until onion is tender.
Add tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in beans, cilantro, salt and pepper.
Spray a 9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Layer 4 tortillas, 1/3 cheese, and 1/3 of the bean mixture; repeat 2 more times.
Top with reserved 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Bake 20 minutes, covered, then 10 minutes uncovered or until bubbly.

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What are some helpful tips for moving into first apartment?

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Q. I am moving into my first apartment by myself in a few weeks. Its a one bedroom, and the guy who rented before is leaving a lot of his things (bed, entertainment center, kitchen table, etc). What is some advice, or things I need to buy in order to have a gorgeous apartment that I will love?
Thanks everyone!!
The guy who had the apartment before me is a family friend-- so its not like its creepy or anything. I am definitly buying a new mattress though. And he couldn't take everything because he moved from florida to arizona with just a small Uhaul.

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First of all, let me say--CONGRATULATIONS!!! Renting your first apartment is very rewarding and at the same time challenging. Be sure that the things the other renter left behind are in good condition or at least partial condition because you don't want these things to cause you trouble down the road. Once you move your things in, be sure you do a thorough "clean-thru" before you start placing things where you want them. When I say "clean-thru," I mean go room by room and sweep/mop the floors, vacuum floors ( if carpeted), clean windows, if windows open, air the rooms out for a couple of hours, (don't forget to close if you go out), make sure you do a VERY thorough clean-thru in the bathroom.....VERY important. Clean the shower/tub, sink, and toilet with all purpose cleaner so any/all germs will be killed. Place air fresheners in every room so they will have a clean scent to them at all times. The best ones I've found that do a pretty good job are the Glade scented oils and those air fresheners that release a mist of freshness every few minutes. You can set the timer for however often you want the mist to release into the room. I like the mists, but my favorite is the scented oils. To me it seems they last longer. A few things you can buy for your apartment are listed below:

1. Broom, dust pan, mop, bucket, vacuum(if floors carpeted)

2. Trash can for kitchen, bathroom, bed room

3. Cleaning supplies for bathroom use, kitchen use, and regular houskeeping use

4. Bathroom set (includes--shower curtain, soap dish, toothbrush holder, trashcan, lotion holder, and most importantly.....towel and washcloth set) (hint: shower curtain usually comes with the inside panel; the towel and washcloth set should have two washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels--you can pick what color, design, etc. you want--depends on your taste--bathroom set should all coordinate)

5. Make sure you have enough washcloths, towels, etc. not only for yourself, but guests as well

6. PLEASE make sure you have PLENTY of toilet paper....this one is a BIGGIE!!!

7. You also need to get a matching kitchen set which should include dish cloth, dish towel, and if you prefer....matching pot holder and glove

8. Make sure you get yourself a can opener and a hand can opener in case something goes wrong with the regular can opener.

9. Get yourself a nice dishrack, silverware tray, and a few kitchen counter essentials that you can decorate the counter with. (ex. sugar, flour, pasta, and cookie jars)--you can also get those bottles that have dried vegetables/beans in them too--look in houseware/kitchenware aisles

10. You can also get mats to put at front/back doors to keep yourself as well as guests from tracking dirt, mud, etc. into apartment. You can also get area rugs to place in rooms throughout apartment as well.

11. Last but not least--if you would like, place a nice wreath on outside of door to make your home as inviting to guests as it is to you. (another favorite of mine is the ficus trees you find in most people's living rooms. One on either side of couch, loveseat, and what have have you makes your home look gorgeous as well.

12. MOST IMPORTANT--most everything I've listed above can be found at Wal-Mart, Kmart, Pier 1(nice prices), Target, and even at a few other little stores around--Family Dollar, Dollar General

Whatever you decide, make your apartment feel as much as home to you as you possibly can.

Again, congratulations, and may your home say to you....home sweet home.


P.S. Don't forget the dinnerware--plates, cups, bowls--this comes in a set as well--

I know your apartment will be BEAUTIFUL.....congrats!!

Does anyone know a cute place besides urban outfitters to buy cute/trendy dinnerware?

herveinsde

i like the cute kitschy plates that urban outfitters sales, i was looking for somewhere similar

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Try Pier 1 :) I don't know what you consider "trendy," but Pier 1 always has cute and unique designs. I like these sets:
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/Dining/tabid/493/CategoryID/109/List/0/catpageindex/3/Level/a/ProductID/160/ProductName/Petals-Dinnerware/Default.aspx

http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/Dining/tabid/493/CategoryID/109/List/0/catpageindex/3/Level/a/ProductID/1062/ProductName/Tranquil-Dinnerware/Default.aspx

They do have some pretty weird stuff--a elephant teapot, for example. Its worth a try, though. Good luck :)

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What do people in England like to bake for Christmas?

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Unicorn Wa

I have to make a paper for class on what other people do for Christmas that we Americans don't do. I chose England. I need to know what do they like to bake for Christmas? What is their favorite cake to make for Christmas dinner? DO they like Chocolate cake for Christmas? I need to know! Tell me please!

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i'm not really sure what america does for christmas but here we.. make gingerbread houses and decorate with different sweets, some people bake christmas cakes and buy/make christmas ornaments to decorate it, christmas pudding that we traditionally pour some sort of alcohol over so it sets on fire? christmas cake normally has some sort of fruit and sometimes has alcohol in

Can someone tell me what the Shakespeare play Macbeth was about?

Travis has

I have heard much about it, but have never set aside the time to read it for my self. Could someone give me a brief overview of what it is about, and whether I should take the time to read it or not?....Thank you very much.

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In a thunderstorm, three witches decide to meet again on the heath "after the deed is done." Next, a captain reports to King Duncan that Macbeth beat Macdonwald in battle. Ross adds that the Thane of Cawdor was traitorous to Scotland during the battle. The three witches confront Macbeth and Banquo on their way home from the battle. They predict that Macbeth will be King of Scotland, and Banquo, though never king himself, will beget rulers. The witches leave and Ross informs Macbeth that he has inherited the title Thane of Cawdor (as also predicted by the witches). Macbeth contemplates the prediction of him being king, and wonders if he should help make it happen. Malcolm reports to King Duncan that Cawdor admitted his traitorous deeds at his execution. The king then warmly greets Macbeth and Banquo. To Macbeth's dismay, King Duncan declares his eldest son, Malcolm, Prince of Cumberland (i.e. the next king). At Inverness Castle, Macbeth's wife learns of his encounter with the witches and decides that she'll persuade Macbeth to fulfill his destiny through foul play. She then learns that King Duncan is coming to her castle to stay the night, strengthening her decision to murder Duncan. Macbeth appears and his wife tells him she'll do the foul deed herself. Duncan arrives and Macbeth tells his wife he doesn't want to murder Duncan. She talks him into it, adding that they'll frame Duncan's own guards with the murder.

Past midnight, Macbeth converses with Banquo, then alone, hallucinates that a bloody dagger is in front of him. Macbeth meets his wife and tells her he murdered Duncan. He also begins hearing voices. Macbeth forgets to return the daggers to the king's guards, so his wife does it for him, bloodying herself too, as Macbeth loses himself in insanity. They return to their chambers as Macduff and Lennox appear at the castle gates. Macbeth greets them and they ask to see Duncan. Macduff and Macbeth "discover" the body. Macbeth accidentally admits of the murder, then recants. Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee to England and Ireland, fearing for their own lives. Subsequently, Macduff and Ross discuss that all have decided that Malcolm and Donalbain bribed the guards to kill Duncan. Consequently, Macbeth is declared king.

At Scotland's castle (Forres), Macbeth contemplates how he fears Banquo may give breed to children who may overthrow Macbeth. Macbeth convinces (hires) to men to murder Banquo and his son, Fleance. Macbeth scares his wife by informing her of Banquo and Fleance's impending death. The murderers successfully murder Banquo, but Fleance escapes. At dinner, Macbeth imagines he sees Banquo's ghost causing his wife to excuse the dinner guests.

On the heath, The three witches make a brew chanting "double, double, toil and trouble." Macbeth approaches and asks three questions. The witches answer: 1. Beware Macduff, 2. None of woman borne will harm Macbeth, and 3. Macbeth will until Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane Hill. Finally, the ghost of Banquo appears, showing his eight future royal offspring. Lennox and another Lord discuss that Macduff has gone to England to convince the innocent Malcolm to join arms with Northumberland and Siward against Macbeth. They inform Macbeth that Macduff has fled to England. Macbeth vows to fight them at Fife. Lady Macduff laments that her husband, a traitor, is virtually dead. Villains come and kill her son since he supports his father. In England, Macduff and Malcolm agree to fight together against Macbeth. Ross delivers the devastating news to Macduff that his son and wife are dead.

A doctor and servant observe Macbeth's wife's sleepwalking and sleep-talking about Duncan's death. Menteith, Angus, Caithness, and Lennox discuss the impending battle with Macbeth and Birnam wood. An Dunsinane Castle, Macbeth is informed that an army of 10,000 is near. At Birnam wood, Malcolm orders his soldiers to cut the trees and use them as disguises. In the castle, Macbeth learns that his wife has died by her own hand, then learns, to his dismay, that Birnam wood is "moving" toward the castle. The army arrives and Macbeth fights and kills young Siward. Next, Macduff and Macbeth fight. Macduff informs Macbeth that he (Macduff) was ripped from his mother's womb, and thus not born of woman. Soon after, Macduff kills Macbeth. Macduff then crowns Malcolm the new King of Scotland.

it's pretty good, you should read it

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how to get out grease or oil stains on clothes after being washed?

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Annabella

I slipped in some oil or grease that was in our parking lot early one morning. Then pre-soaked and washed the outfit I was wearing. It still has dark stains on them. I was wearing a light blue. I am about ready to pitch it,but it was new. So is there anything I can use once the stain has been set? Thanks for any advice.

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You can try a product called Greased Lightening. It's available at Walmart and Dollar General stores. It takes out just about anything from clothing, even grease spots that have been set in by drying them. For set in grease spots I pretreat the stain with both greased lightening and a little dish soap. Let it sit awhile before washing.
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You can also try Dawn dishwashing liquid. Rub it in and leave rolled up overnight and wash normal the next day.
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Try using cheap shampoo, just apply directly to grease spot, rub in and wash. Works every time new or old set stain

What things for our home should we bring to Saudi Arabia from the US?

Q. We've already figured out that many things are nicer and better priced in SA, such as furniture and home decorations... we may still end up bringing a container from the US, so what things am I better off getting in the US? So far, I've thought of good set of pots, knives, a washer and a dryer. What else am I better off getting in the US?

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Well you can get a good washer and dry here, the same ones that you get in the states, go to Extra or Electro maybe even Saco. You are much better off buying undergarments from the US because there are very few good stores for those here, the good stores for them are over priced and only men work there and are always very ready to ask for your bra size LOL. Also while you can get very nice clothes here and some of them can be extremely cheap if you know when the sales are some of the brand names will be cheaper in the US. Bring a stove from there because the ovens on the stoves here are mostly gas and its harder to get the temperature set exactly where it should be. Also bring baking pans from there because most of the ones over here are weird sizes and a lot of them don't even say how big they are. Get your bed set(blankets sheets and pillows) from there too because I noticed that the exact same cannon sets that are sold at Walmart for $20-50 are sold here for 2000SR and the ones nicer are even more expensive and the cheaper ones aren't nice at all. Also if you want a dish washer get it from there because there will not be one in your house and there are not many on the market here either.

I forgot Books!!! because there are no book stores here except Jareer which doesn't have alot. I would suggest bringing your skin care products from there too the stuff here has a lot of harsh chemicals and just isn't as good.

Medicens.... Tylenol, Tums, Advil, Aleve, Pamprin, Midol, Pepto Bismal, Comtrax ect are not in the pharmacies here and the stuff that they have here doesn't work nearly as well.

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Products that are likely to decrease and increase in demand during a downturn in the economy?

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Art M

HINT HINT HINT

It is enough to revive memories of Tom and Barbara happily destroying the serenity of 1970s Surbiton â thousands of homeowners are turning back the years and growing their own fruit and vegetables in an effort to beat the credit crunch.

New research claims that one in ten shoppers have followed the example of The Good Life, the ever-popular sitcom, and have dug up the garden in the past six months in an attempt to save money at the supermarket.

Around a fifth are walking to the shops rather than using the car; a similar number are shunning prepared meals. Nearly 20 per cent are making their own packed lunch to take to work or cooking smaller meals for dinner. Not quite the flight from the rat race that drove the Goodsâ switch to self-sufficiency, but nevertheless, according to Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD): âWe are seeing the biggest changes in shopping habits for at least a decade.â

The research comes two weeks after a government adviser urged Britons to pick up the pitchfork and dig up their gardens or head to the local allotment. Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City University, said that homeowners were taking more control of their âfood systemsâ.

Councils around the country report a sharp rise in demand for allotments. Dorchester Town Council said that the waiting time in the town is more than a year. Six years ago, many of its 250 plots were vacant.

The IGD, which plans to unveil its research at its annual convention in London today, said the efforts that consumers were making to save money could fundamentally alter shopping habits. It said that while nearly 60 per cent of shoppers had sought to economise over the past six months, only 9 per cent believed that the quality of the food they had bought had deteriorated. About 20 per cent thought that quality had improved.

âEconomising is not the same thing as downtrading,â Ms Denney-Finch said. âWeâre all very good at problem-solving and good at adapting, so people are finding a way to get what they want without compromising standards by doing things differently. Shoppers have been jolted out of their habits. When they change and they like the outcome, these become new habits.â

The IGD said that high petrol prices and energy bills were the main catalysts for the changing behaviour. Consumers were beginning to set up car pools to save money on fuel. More than a quarter of shoppers were shopping around between supermarkets to cherry-pick promotions.

Last week Justin King, the chief executive of J Sainsbury, said that more customers were cooking for themselves and that demand for recipe cards was up by 30 per cent.

Marc Bolland, Wm Morrisonâs chief executive, said that there had been a huge response to the chainâs âLetâs Growâ schools campaign, which is designed to encourage children to grow their own vegetables.


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Junk food does better during a recession. All sinful foods and activity are often recession proof.

Funny instructions?

Q. 1. On a blanket from Taiwan -
NOT TO BE USED AS PROTECTION FROM A TORNADO.
(ah well, ill just have to find a magic carpet instead)
2. On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists -
REMEMBER, OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE ACTUALLY BEHIND YOU.
( really? I thought I was imagining them to be there)
3. On a Taiwanese shampoo -
USE REPEATEDLY FOR SEVERE DAMAGE.
( I wouldnât do that if I were you)
4. On the bottle-top of a (UK) flavoured milk drink -
AFTER OPENING, KEEP UPRIGHT.
(why? Is everything going to spill out if I donât?)
5. On a New Zealand insect spray -
THIS PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.
( are you sure this stuff works?)
6. In a US guide to setting up a new computer -
TO AVOID CONDENSATION FORMING, ALLOW THE BOXES TO WARM UP TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE OPENING.
(Sensible, but the instruction was INSIDE the box.)
7. In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles -
OPEN OTHER END.
(really? I thought that the coke would come out of the bottom through an imaginary hole)
8.On a Sears hairdryer â DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING.
(Shoot, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
9.On a bag of Fritos -
YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. DETAILS INSIDE.
(The shoplifter special!)
10. On a bar of Dial soap -
DIRECTIONS - USE LIKE REGULAR SOAP.
(And that would be, how?)
11. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of the box) â
DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.
(Damn! Too late, I just turned it over)
12. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -
PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING.
(Are you sure? Let's experiment.)
13. On a Korean kitchen knife â
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN.
(Hey! Who are they to tell me what to do with my kids?)
14.On most brands of Christmas lights -- "FOR INDOOR OR OUT DOOR USE ONLYâ
(as opposed to...what use in outer space)?
15.On a Japanese food processor -- "NOT TO BE USED FOR THE OTHER USE."
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit confused)
16. On Sainsbury's peanuts -
WARNING - CONTAINS NUTS.
(Really? Peanuts contain nuts? )
17. On an American Airlines packet of nuts
INSTRUCTIONS - OPEN PACKET, EAT NUTS.
(I'm glad they cleared that up.)
18. On a Swedish chainsaw -
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP CHAIN WITH YOUR HANDS OR GENITALS.
(aw! I was hopping this would stop the chainsaw faster.?)
19.On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(frozen dinners? I think I will just eat it as it is seeing as its âJUSTâ a sujestion)
20.On packaging for a Rowena iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me more time)?
21.On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "DO NOT DRIVE OR OPPERATE MACHINERY AFTER USE (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
22.On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "WARNING: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS."
(and...I'm taking this because???....)
23.On a child's Superman costume -- "WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
lol, sorry, i dunno why i said genitals, i heard that word before and thought it was another word for fingernails but i just looked it up now and well........LOL it wasnt what i had in mind.

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i like the small appliance ones: do not use while bathing
do not use while sleeping

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Corelle dinnerware cups/mugs?

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eyes

I have just purchased the square pure white corelle dinnerware by the piece at a corelle store. I did not buy in the sets because they did not offer the pieces I needed for my own use. My question is, do the porcelain cups chip as easily as the stoneware ones do? I have read reviews on the stone ware ones and most said they chip bad. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
to Anna E: I know the older corelle cups do not chip. As my first set I had 23 years and never loss one. But the newer sets have cups made from China and they are not made with the same as the dinner ware are. Some are stone ware cups and I also seen some made of porcelain.

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These are billed as no chip-able ones the original composition. You can't kill Corelle unless you really work at it people still have the fugly blue and white ones from the 70's http://www.microwavecookingforone.com/Corelle/CorelleOldTownBlue.html

Need help finding this dish set?

zoey_redbi

I found this beautiful dish set on google images but i cant seem to be able to buy it anywhere. It is the Aqua Crackle Square dinner set. All i can find is the sushi version do not want that one. http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1472&bih=748&tbm=isch&tbnid=USWsgQZbby-V0M:&imgrefurl=http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/aqua-crackle-square-dinnerware&docid=msHf3trT-_BlPM&imgurl=http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/16d/a/AAAAC7nPEccAAAAAAW2leQ.jpg%253Fv%253D1311213737000&w=300&h=300&ei=pNz0ULDaKYSJqgGy5YCYBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=352&sig=112001525946522631426&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=131&start=0&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0,i:109&tx=67&ty=42. Here is the picture. Any help to where can i buy this set would be appreciated.

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I saw those at Bed & Bath.
I like them too.

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Care to help with my first apt?

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Rojas

I have nothing. I am starting from scratch. Does anyone have any tips on how best to supply my home? Where should I start. It seems like the list of stuff I need is neverending! I am exited, though, so I would appreciate any help. Thx!
WOULD ANYONE HAPPEN TO KNOW WHERE TO FIND LISTS OF APARTMENT NEEDS FOR EACH ROOM? I DON'T WANT TO MISS ANYTHING. IS THERE ANYWHERE ONLINE?

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First, I'm assuming you're a "poor college student" or something like that. If not, most of this advice probably won't be particularly applicable.

Now: buy everything you can second hand. There's no point in bankrupting yourself for your first apartment (or any apartment). One exception I would say would be a bed. I don't buy bed's secondhand, but some people are okay with it.

Don't get a huge apartment if it's just you. If you can survive in a studio or 1 bedroom, do so. Again, no point bankrupting yourself when you don't need to.

Check out sites like Craigslist.org and check out the "free" sections. People are always giving away furniture and kitchen stuff when they move away. You can find a lot of decent "starter" stuff that way and save yourself a lot of money. Yard sales are also good for this. You don't need the full kitchen of stuff either. A couple of small to medium sized saucepans with lids, and a large frying pan with a lid is more than enough to start out with unless you're a gourmet cook. Hell, by most people's standards I am a gourmet cook and I still only use 3 or 4 pans. Everything else just isn't truly necessary. It may seem like a good deal to get a 94 or 120 piece kitchen set for $120, but only if you actually use everything. You won't. Go buy the inexpensive (but decent) single pans for $10-$20 each and get the three or four I mentioned. Save the rest of your money for bathroom stuff or sheets for a bed.

If you want semi-decent, cheap stuff new, check out Ikea or the big dollar store type places. You can get a lot of stuff for really cheap if you shop carefully. I bought a couple of inexpensivedecent quality, dinnerware sets (to seat 4 people each) for $14 total at Target too, so if you look around you can find cheap stuff.

Don't try to buy everything at once. Buy the important things (cookware, dinnerware and bathroom stuff as well as a bed) and then gradually accumulate more as time passes. Books are perfectly okay on the floor and a tv isn't essential immediately. If you have a TV, you don't need to spend a lot of money on an entertainment center since most TVs are okay on the floor or a small stack of bricks and a board.

All of these things make you look like a poor college student, but odds are most people around you will understand that. And it's much better to look like a poor college student when you actually are one than looking like one 10 years after you've graduated because you spent all your money while you were in school and are in debt up to your eyeballs.

Can you throw a respectable wedding on a 3k budget?

Lisa

My cousin is getting married in one year from now, him and his fiance don't have much money
so they set a 3k budget.

They want to invite 150 people and accommodate that many people on that budget this includes the reception as well.
They are a young couple in there 20s , they asked me what I think about it.

I don't know a hell of a lot about weddings as I'm only 24 and never been married , but I said if you have a small budget maybe they should go to the court house and get their marriage certificate, and than spend that money on the reception because I think 3k could make a nice reception.
and maybe later on they could throw a wedding later when they have more money.

What do you think, can you throw a nice wedding on a 3k budget?
The wedding will be in a suburb of Atlanta I think in a back yard or something to that effect , from what I understand the brides family will take care of all the food, but I'm still not sure about such a small budget for 150 people. I mean you have flowers, candles, music , and a photographer plus what ever else. I know a photographer/DJ alone will run about 1k and that is low end.

They do not belong to a church or any kind of organization so that might be out of the question.
I will be a brides maid in this wedding so I hope it turns out well :)
And the bride to be was given a wedding dress from a friend of hers .. she said she will have it altered a bit so she can fit into it better.

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you can IF you do these things
1- cut the guest list in half, no joke, i'm serious
2- make it in the morning, catered breakfast is much cheaper
3- or make it real late at night like 8 pm and let everyone know there will only be cake and punch, this will force people to get dinner somewhere and then come to the party
4- NO real flowers ANYWHERE not on the bouquet, the flower girl the groom ALL flowers must be fake real flowers cost a fortune
5-no videographer
6-no photographer
7- no wedding favors
8-no place cards
9- no rented anything, this means tables, chairs, plants, vases, nothing rented, rentals are super expensive
10- no real dinnerware or plates
11- no live band or live musicians of any kind, all music must be recordings or on an ipod
12- no bar, or at least no open bar, but if you make it in the morning you can get away with no bar cuz who wants to drink at 10 am?
13- no registering for gifts, if you aren't gonna throw a fancy party it would be tacky to ask for anything, people will be offended
14- no bridesmaids or groomsmen gifts, get them something later, after the wedding
15- no professional invitations, get them at hobby lobby print them yourself and make do
16- look for restaurants with package deals, for a wedding with 75 guests they are easy to find
17- craigslist EVERYTHING you can
18- make anything you can
19- tell people who can make things, decorate, sing, sew, or decorate cakes that THIS will be their wedding gift to you if they do it for you
20- two words: in-state honeymoon, do NOT travel anywhere, save the trip for the 1 yr anniversary, road trips are romantic!

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