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I Quit Machine-Washing Our Placemats. The Famil...
Last spring I stood by the washing machine holding a stack of cotton placemats that had seen better days. The blue stripes were faded, the corners curled, and a faint...
I Quit Machine-Washing Our Placemats. The Famil...
Last spring I stood by the washing machine holding a stack of cotton placemats that had seen better days. The blue stripes were faded, the corners curled, and a faint...
Your Patio Needs the Same Placemats as Your Kit...
I used to keep two sets of placemats. One stayed in the kitchen drawer. The other lived in a plastic bin by the back door, waiting for meals on the...
Your Patio Needs the Same Placemats as Your Kit...
I used to keep two sets of placemats. One stayed in the kitchen drawer. The other lived in a plastic bin by the back door, waiting for meals on the...
At a Buffet, the Placemat Belongs to the Food
Last Thanksgiving, I set the buffet on our sideboard. My three-year-old stood on a step stool, spoon hovering over the green beans. I had put a mat under the casserole...
At a Buffet, the Placemat Belongs to the Food
Last Thanksgiving, I set the buffet on our sideboard. My three-year-old stood on a step stool, spoon hovering over the green beans. I had put a mat under the casserole...
Skip Spill-Proof: A Toddler Placemat Only Needs...
I used to type "spill proof placemats for toddlers" into my phone every few months. The results never changed. Chunky silicone mats in primary colors. Fabric mats that promised stain...
Skip Spill-Proof: A Toddler Placemat Only Needs...
I used to type "spill proof placemats for toddlers" into my phone every few months. The results never changed. Chunky silicone mats in primary colors. Fabric mats that promised stain...
The 3-Minute Cleanup That Replaced Our Placemat...
I bought cotton placemats for two years because the care tag said machine washable. I read those two words as a promise: my kids could spill, I could toss the...
The 3-Minute Cleanup That Replaced Our Placemat...
I bought cotton placemats for two years because the care tag said machine washable. I read those two words as a promise: my kids could spill, I could toss the...
I Stopped Passing Trivets at Dinner: A Short Hi...
The first time I set a hot casserole on a trivet at our dining table, I was not watching the trivet. I was watching my three-year-old reach for a roll....
I Stopped Passing Trivets at Dinner: A Short Hi...
The first time I set a hot casserole on a trivet at our dining table, I was not watching the trivet. I was watching my three-year-old reach for a roll....