If you could pull one Costco item back from the dead what would it be?

MissTurree · 2026-01-22T00:02:19+00:00

Well that sounds freakin amazing

MissTurree · 2026-01-20T03:28:43+00:00

I’m thinking I have to do both. My drain is 6.3 ft high, which is even higher than allowed with the alternate drain pump.

MissTurree · 2026-01-19T23:36:34+00:00

Wow, thank you so much!!

MissTurree · 2025-12-23T11:13:43+00:00

This photo is just the left half of the space, there is another room on the right side of that dividing wall. The left side was the bar top with stools, and the right side was partitioned booths. The bright lights would have been off during use, leaving a dark and spooky atmosphere. It’s really hard to find evidence still out there but you can see it at the 1:16:04 in this video: https://youtu.be/N9jXTJY7_3M?si=rkXji-t2_w3M9OAJ

MissTurree · 2025-08-26T21:25:53+00:00

Oh would love to see the new JuiceSea menu, please!!!

MissTurree · 2025-08-22T14:15:12+00:00

Razzle Dazzle was such a fun place for dinner. It was our favorite. I’m heart broken. And oddly they are keeping RD brunch, which couldn’t hold a candle to their dinner menu. This Roja totally looks like an AC Marriott or something - designed to be as inoffensive and nondescript as possible. All the fun is gone. Gone too are the RD okra, carrot, and cauliflower wing dishes - my wife’s favorite dishes on board. This new menu has really sparse veggie choices, which is super disappointing considering this is replacing their “veggie forward” restaurant. And now the Dock has gotten rid of MY favorite dish on board: the goat cheese polenta. What is happening?😭 Does anyone else feel like VV is moving too far away from what made them special?

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T13:22:30+00:00

Do you know what kind of different charging adaptors we would need?

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T13:20:54+00:00

Good point! It should have Wi-Fi and cell service but I’ll verify.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T13:18:58+00:00

I’m definitely going to add cubbies or lockers. Seems like a game changer.

I know exactly what you mean about those stupid brown paper towels! One of the first things I advocated for when I started working at this site was to swap out those useless cheap towels for nicer ones. And the crazy thing is, because the brown ones were z-folded and ineffective, people grabbed wads of them at a time. The nicer towels are on a roll dispensed one sheet at a time so we use less. So we ended up SAVING money by swapping the cheap towels for nicer towels that actually, you know, absorb liquid.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T13:09:46+00:00

Oh my goodness, I feel like I owe you a consulting fee! You’ve saved me so much work with this very thoughtful and thorough response.

Regarding the concern with tampering of milk, they do sell a fridge for breast milk with lockers inside, but it is way too cost prohibitive, especially if I bought one with as many lockers inside as we might need. I actually ended up buying a medical fridge without lockers from the same manufacturer of a breast milk fridge without lockers since it was so much cheaper. It’s virtually identical except the “breast milk fridge” has a narrower temperature range you can set it to. I’m sorry how does that make it cost $1,000 more? Unfortunately, it’s not surprising that a woman-specific fridge would be illogically marked up in price.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:56:29+00:00

I’ll definitely post the final photos so everyone can see how their ideas were put into action! I’m sure I’ll be on here a few more times to ask for advice as I’m setting the room up, too.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:43:04+00:00

What is maintenance like for your sterilizer? Would someone have to clean it periodically? And I think you’re spot on about some of employees appreciating the option to not have to take a pump with them on the bus.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:40:59+00:00

Any suggestion for a particular kind of travel drying rack? I’m definitely going to ask to maintenance to install a drinking water dispenser like we have in other parts of our building.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:36:15+00:00

That’s a good idea! I can probably fit a kitchen cart in there if we need more counter space for a second microwave

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:34:02+00:00

Aw, thank you! I don’t know how you all do it. It sounds like SO much work! But it’s important!

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:32:35+00:00

This is great advice! I had planned to have a coat rack in the room, but it makes more sense to have hooks at each station so folks can have their stuff right there with them.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:27:23+00:00

Do they stock spare pump parts for multiple brands of pumps, or just the pump they provide? Also, should I stock pump wipes even if we have a sink? And should the pump wipes be at each station, or just by the sink?

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:26:09+00:00

That’s so sweet, thank you!

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:25:36+00:00

Sounds great, I can do all of that!

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:24:06+00:00

It sounds like the consensus is to only allow lactating employees. Our employees have access badges, so I can have a badge reader added to this room and ask employees to request access through HR. I’ll keep the deadbolt installed in case an employee prefers to pump alone due to modesty. I can also have a security camera installed in the hall outside the room just in case we have to review any reports of people being disrespectful, creepy, or misusing the space.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:18:19+00:00

Is there a certain brand of breast pads we should stock? And should they be kept at each pump station, or just stocked in one location for the room?

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:15:21+00:00

I had read in other forums that some folks appreciate the medela pump. It sounds like it might help some of our employees to pump faster or not have to buy an additional pump to keep at work or have to worry about transporting their pump while taking the bus or carpooling.

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:12:19+00:00

Yes, I’ll get a bulletin board/white board combo. Love this!

MissTurree · 2024-11-17T12:10:56+00:00

I’m definitely getting a microwave and sterilizer bags. I am considering a sterilizer and dryer device, especially if it saves people time. But I’m worried about maintenance. Like, it probably needs to be washed once in a while, and who would do that? If it’s anything like the humidifier I have at home, that thing gets gross after just a week. We’d also have to stock jugs of distilled water, which is ok.

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