I'm tossing these questions out to the blogging world. For all of you "blog stalkers" who view my blog and never comment... PLEASE leave your anonymity behind for once, and help me out here.
#1: Does anyone have updates about when the bloggled website will make the "blog to book" feature available? I really want to have my blog printed in a book form. www.bloggled.com says that their "converting a blog to book" service will be available Summer 2009. Last time I looked, Summer 2009 had passed.
#2. Any ideas on how I can get Reagan to learn to drink from a straw? The kid is 15 months old now, for crying out loud! I don't always have a spare sippy-cup with me, when we go out to eat; and while she can handle drinking from a regular cup it still turns in to a wet mess by the end of the meal. Help!
#3. Tile vs. Slab. I want to get granite countertops in my kitchen. Granite Tile, installed would be a lot more cost-effective than slab granite. But I am wondering if there is a downside to doing Granite tile, rather than a Granite slab?
#4. What hair styling devices hold up well, and do a good job? I have two Chi products. The Wet-to-Dry flatiron, and the Rocket hairdryer. Both of them do an awesome job (ie- my hair looks great, and they cut down on normal styling time). HOWEVER, they don't seem too well made. Literally, I just had my 2nd Chi Flatiron stop working, so I am on my 3rd Chi flatiron IN A YEAR'S TIME! And I have gone through 4 Chi hairdryers in the past two years.
I am not a hair stylist. Sometimes, I don't even use them on myself on a daily basis. So, I know they aren't "dying" from overexertion. I had a Helen of Troy curling iron that I DID use every day, that faithfully warmed up every morning for over 10 years. Is it too much to ask for my several-hundred dollar appliances to make it through one teeny year without giving up the ghost? I don't think so. Hence, my reason for wanting to switch brands. Now, I just need to find out which brand I want to switch to. Usually, the saying: "you get what you pay for" rings true. But I am questioning its truth when it comes to Chi.
Let the comments begin! :)
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You know I'd have a say... I don't know anything about bloggled.com but I made my blog book from blurb.com. It took a lot of work, but I LOVE IT and I'm working on book 2.
The staw... You know how you can keep liquid in a straw by covering the top and lifting it out of the cup? You can try putting the bottom of the straw in her mouth, that way she will still get some, but she will also realize that there is a beverage through the staw. Does that make any since?
And sorry, no help or input on the last two. I'm still using a grocery store hair dryer from 8 years ago, and I have a generic version of a chi and it's doing lovely. Good Luck!
I was going to tell you a tip for straws, but it's exactly what Ruthann said! Nick does that with our boys when they're very little, and they soon realize that there is good stuff in straws, which makes them want to work for it. I have never had to give any real "instruction" for straws after they catch on to that.
Blog book: Blurb.com is by far the best.
No clue about the straw - Londyn took to it immediately but we also did the same trick Get Hooked mentioned.
Tile vs. Slab - I would say slab simply because cleaning grout is simply the WORST job on the planet!! And trust me, that grout will not stay clean very long. Even after you 'seal' the grout it will attract dirt and turn different colors, showing the dirt and grime. I still haven't found anything that will clean it properly except the professionals. I also think (in my opinion) that a slab will add more value to your home than a tiled counter top.
Never used a Chi, have no idea what it is. :) Good luck!
I'm no help at all, other than to say if you can stomach the slab price I'd do it! We considered tile for awhile ourselves and just decided we'd rather have a solid surface for no particular reason. We're going with a quartz compound countertop from Lowe's (LG's La Viatera line), more color consistancy then truly natural stone, less maintenance and less money! Although still not cheap! Good Luck with all the other things...
I have heard of blurb.com to change your blog into a book. Someone recommended it to me. I have always had really good luck with Hot Tools products. Blowdryer lasted 6 years, flat iron and curling Iron not sure how long I have had them. Stephanie my sis the hairdresser loves that brand and I have been happy. Have you tried Juice boxes? Then they squeeze them and helps them to learn to sip. Slab is pricey but tile grout SUCKS! Ok maybe just sick of it in the shower. I like my solid surface I just wish that they would have sealed the dang countertops.
Brook!
Well, I'm coming clean! I DO blogstock your blog, but just so you know it's because I think you have a super cute little family. Sorry I have no suggestions or answers or advice for any of your questions, boring yes, but sometimes life is good boring...right? Anyway, I hope you have a great day. Tell your family hello!
1. I agree with the other commenters that BLURB is the best. I've tried other sites like mypublisher.com and snapfish, but I like Blurb best by far.
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3. We have granite tile, and I thought it would be all dirty and gross, but I actually love it. We haven't had a problem and it looks great.
4. I can't believe your bad luck with CHI! That sucks! As you know, I AM a hairdresser, and I have two faves. One's my Chi, which has been going strong all the way through hair school and continues on my clients to today. The other one is the Paul Mitchell Smoothing Iron, which I also love. It's the one I use on myself, and it's cheaper than the Chi iron. I think it's around $85 or 90. So you might like that one...plus, it's black on the outside with lime green ceramic plates, so it's super cute!
#4 My fingers...
#3: Dave says slab because you don't have to worry about cleaning grout & it's a much evener surface.
#4: I say skip the Chi straightener & go for the GVP kind from Sally's Beauty Supply. I think it stands for Generic Value Products, & it looks just like a Chi, but is way cheaper & lasts forever! The only reason I'm on my second one in like 3 years is that I fried my first one in Russia because my wattage converter wasn't right. As for blowdrying, maybe YOU can give ME a lesson in that sometime! I'm inept; I have to let my hair air-dry!
(By the way, I was a faithful Helen of Troy user too, & I think the GVP works way better, especially on my bangs.)
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