What “well-intentioned” mistake has DH made lately.

By on April 10th, 2009

My 4yo gets really bad chapped lips, and is constantly toting around a Chapstick. DH was home with the kids yesterday afternoon and was concerned the Chapstick wasn’t doing the trick, so he did some online research and found out that plain Vaseline is really the best treatment. He dug though the bathroom cabinets and found a tube of Vaseline and smeared it all over DS’s lips. He felt it worked really well and noted that he could see an improvement already. (He told me all this when I got home from work yesterday.)

So, at dinner, DS was again complaining about his lips and asked for the “Daddy trick.” I went to the bathroom to get the magic tube of Vaseline, but couldn’t find it anywhere. “Right there in top drawer.the white tube,” DH called to me.

Ummm.not Vaseline, it was KY JELLY.

Ahhhh haha haha. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. DH had put KY Jelly all over poor little DS’s lips. I guess it couldn’t hurt, but I doubt it cured is chapped lips. I went back into the kitchen and handed DS his CHAPSTICK.
DH= Dear Husband
DS= Dear Son
(internet lingo)
No, no spermicide for us, TG. It was plain
LOL, busy mommy, our boys are 18 months apart, and we have been though that one before as well.

What do I do with my kitchen counter.

By on April 9th, 2009

My kitchen is really outdated, however, I don’t have the resources to update it. My kitchen counter is an ugly yellow and brown and gray formika like material- probably from the 70’s. whats a cheap way to updated it and make it look modern and nice.

What would a sleeping room be.

By on April 8th, 2009

I have seen ads for rent calling them sleeping rooms. How would this compare to an apartment. Would this room include a bed and furniture or any type of kitchen. Should I consider a sleeping room or is an apartment better.

Help. I can’t get rid of the ants.

By on April 7th, 2009

I have ants EVERYWHERE. I have them in my kitchen, bathroom and bedroom (all the rooms in the back of my home) I have put out poison, little traps, stakes in the yard, I have sprayed and they are still all over the place, any other ideas of how to get rid of them. Any suggestions would be helpful, thank you in advance. (Oh yeah, my home is very clean so it can’t be that I am dirty or something)

Why are some people so careless and destructive with possessions.

By on April 6th, 2009

My husband is one of these people. He doesn’t take care of anything. Coincidentally (or ironically), he’s also a huge know-it-all, and it’s okay if he does it but if you make a mistake, it’s a different story. He’s always right and you’re always wrong.
Here are just a few examples of how he cares for things so you can see what I mean: leaves tools and such outside in all kinds of weather, ruins all the pans in the kitchen by cooking on the highest heat and cutting things in them with a sharp knife, uses a broom on his car to clean it off, and washes it with whatever’s available, floor cleaner, laundry detergent, etc.
I used to very tactfully try to get him to take better care of things, but I’ve learned after a while that I am completely ignored, so I just try to look the other way when he damages or destroys things. Today he used my car and it made me cringe. I take very good care of my car.
What do you suppose makes someone like this and yet act like they’re somehow superior and you don’t know anything.

How can I make kitchen and bathroom appear bigger. Decor Q’s.

By on April 5th, 2009

Getting ready to close on our first home.
It’s not huge, a nice starter home.
Has an eat-in kitchen. I really like the bar height tables and chairs and we’ve found a table we like that comes with two chairs and both rounded ends of the table fold down for space.
Q1. Would a bar height or standard height make the kitchen look bigger.

One of the first things on our to-do list is get the bathroom remodeled. A local contractor did my parent’s bathroom a few years ago and it looked great. We ordered a custom sized extra long and wide shower base and then had the walls tiled in 6inch tiles (pretty sure it’s 6″). The walls were painted Cocoa Mocha (a neutral creamy tan color). But the plans for this new home are to do it in muted blue colors-possibly.
Q2. What tile size looks best in a smaller bathroom. Should i look for more 6in tiles or go for the really small ones.

Any other paint/decor tips you’d like to share that worked well for you–i’d appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

diy help please. i want to make a windowsill for my kitchen window on the inside there isn’t one to remove.

By on April 4th, 2009

I want to make a window sill for my kitchen window on the inside. There is no windowsill there yet. How would I secure it.
Would you recommend glue or glue and screws. What sort of glue.
I am going to use wood and paint it white.
I’m in the UK. Is there anything I can do to prepare the area from damp from washing up.
I have some silicone sealant, but i’ve never used it before.
Any tips would be welcome thankyou

Some good online stores.

By on April 3rd, 2009

Hi I’m looking for some online stores=) don’t matter what they sell just looking for everything from candles, lotions, makeup, massasge oil to kitchen supplies, curtains just everything I prefer the stores to be in england or usa=)

I need some advice on my relationship status.

By on April 2nd, 2009

I have been with my boyfriend for 6 years. Things are just not good in general, I’ll spare the delightfull details. We own a house together, both names are on the deed. We bought everything in that house together. dishes, couch, washer & dryer, remodeled the kitchen all new carpets etc.We are heading for a break up, for good. We have seperated a few times before, for a break to clear our heads and see what we need to do to make things tolerable for one another. Two months ago we came to an agreement of what bothered one another and agreed we wanted our relationship to work and we would make changes. Apparently it’s not working. Things are worse and I do not believe any person deserves to be treated like a wothless peice of crap, nor should someone have to change to make someone else happy. You are who you are. Anyway, I plan on moving out. Me being my gracious self, will leave him with the house. I plan on getting my own place. I know my name will stay on the deed and all the risks I am taking. And this may come accross as mean but if you knew what I was going threw you would understand. While he goes to a going away party for a girl he tried to “get” with while we were broken up (lovely, we had a discussion he should not go but he insists) I plan on packing and shipping out. Now without coming across as a total B**** what do I take. Like I said everything was bought between both of us. I have my own tv and the coffee table are mine. He bought the bed but I bought the $80 sheets. I just want it all to end. I want all ties that we have with eachother gone. I was thinking of just taking the couch and my dishes and possibly the washer and dryer. I don’t want to leave him empty handed but, what the hell I don’t see that it’s fair he gets the house and everything in it. And telling him I’m leaving is just too hard. I love him to death I would do anything for him but obviously feelings are not mutual and I can’t live in the dark anymore. Any suggestions on how to do this.Thanks much

Can we afford this house.

By on April 1st, 2009

My partner is looking to buy a house. He wants to put an offer in for $55,000 on a particular house, and is willing to pay up to $65,000. (house listed at $70,000. Bank owned, Michigan.)

He makes about $30,000 a year after taxes ($2,500 a month). He pays $150 a month for car insurance and cell phone bill. Other then that, no debt, and he currently lives with his parents. He has $19,000 saved up solely for purchasing a home (about $8,000 otherwise, 23 yrs old), and has a good credit score. He has been approved for a $100,000 mortgage. He wants to put down 20% (11k-13k), and he wants a 15 year mortgage, and hopes to secure an interest rate around 5.0%. This particular home’s taxes are about $2,500 a year (=$210 month). Neither of us have owned a home, but we are guessing we will pay around an additional $300 a month in utilities(.). Not to mention home insurances. We both live fairly frugally.

I am still in college, owe $3,000 in student loans ($50 a month min payment). I expect to accumulate another $10,000 : / of student debt in two years time. I make about $700 a month. I pull my own weight as far as personal expenses. I’m kind of unsure about my career, (business, but idk what) so I’m not going to bet on making much more than minimum wage for a couple years. I currently have little sayings due to college expenses (about $2,000), but live with my parents now and have no other bills.

His name will be on the title, with his parent’s co-signing. If they accept the offer, we hope to spend a few months painting and such. Eventually I will move in. (I know, not married, not engaged, but we have been together 6 years and are committed, and just want to wait till we are older to get married.) He is buying the home, and probably wouldn’t be in so enthusiastic and intent on doing so if the markets weren’t as buyer-friendly as they are now. He will pay the mortgage, taxes, etc, and I am hoping to help out on groceries and some furnishings, maybe a utility bill. The house was built in 1986, and has a new roof, water heater, AC,and furnace, and is updated with the exception of the kitchen. The windows are in good shape, and there is nothing we determined would need immediate repair per our inspection. We would hope to eventually remodel the kitchen, when we are financially stable. Also, we want to paint. As neither of us have furniture, we will need to eventually furnish the whole house, but will need to buy the basics to move in, as well as household items and appliances. So much to buy. We won’t be having kids any time soon.
Wow that was long. Do you think we can afford the house, the whole thing. If not, why, and what do you think we could afford. Thank you