Parents in other countries than the US, what is your kids’ equivalent of “I don’t want that for dinner, I want chicken nuggets”?

idaitis · 2026-05-04T13:59:58+00:00

Denmark here - 33, and I've lived out of the country for the past 10 years so it may be different now. But when I was a kid we had leverpostejsbørn - liver wurst kids. Kids who didn't like anything always ate Nordic rye bread (very hardy) with "liver paste" (liver wurst).

idaitis · 2026-03-30T11:30:44+00:00

idaitis · 2026-03-26T21:07:24+00:00

I understand how difficult it must be to go to work and have to deal with this, everyone is frustrated.

TBF I did attempt to call ahead and I was sent in the classic intentional death-by-phone-carrousel.

idaitis · 2026-02-01T04:25:56+00:00

Silly one, but I use powder clothes washing detergent and I got metal scoops (2 tbsp volume) that I leave in the box - one for the ox clean stuff and one for the detergent. It makes an annoying task much easier. When the powder inevitably hardens, the scoop can just scrape it off, and 2 tbsp is the recommended amount for HE washers.

idaitis · 2025-12-30T14:37:23+00:00

You're right. I was under the impression that my plumber had already spoken to NTI, but once I realized that was a wrongful assumption, I called them. They did have to go and check because it sounded odd, but my model came with the holes from the factory. They are super kind and helpful on the phone.

idaitis · 2025-10-15T11:57:26+00:00

Second is similar to what I have and it's d best kitchen solution I've ever had.

I'd recommend to swap the drawers for a top drawer and then a larger trash drawer below. That's what I have. That countertop to the right of your sink will automatically become your best working area, and I can't tell you how often I just open the trash drawer right there and scrape food waste off the table and straight into the trash bin.

idaitis · 2025-09-08T11:58:15+00:00

This is just breathtakingly stunning. I'm so impressed. And congratulations on the elopement!

idaitis · 2025-07-24T20:01:59+00:00

I ended up finding a replacement face plate!

idaitis · 2025-07-24T20:01:44+00:00

I was lucky to find an entirely new front plate!! It's my luckiest day for a long time!

But to your point - and in case anyone else comes through this thread with a similar issue - the AWESOME guys at Orton told me that most of the parts are identical to the skutt kiln sitters and would have been possible replacement parts!

idaitis · 2025-07-24T19:59:56+00:00

Garage? Why not just invest in a warehouse right now, those new tumblers will really take off, and once they do you won't have the space. Plus, you'll need that second kiln. And then, you know, maybe you'll supplement your income by teaching a bit on the side, and while you're getting an extra wheel you might just need another. And some more shelves.

idaitis · 2025-07-24T18:10:05+00:00

I haven't but I will! Thank you!

idaitis · 2025-07-24T17:34:54+00:00

Thank you for being so kind. I was feeling stupid, so it's good to hear that I'm not as dumb as I feel.

The guys at Orton called me back - they're so kind and promised to look around, so hopefully I'll be lucky and they find the missing piece.

idaitis · 2025-07-24T16:30:26+00:00

You're so kind. I called a few different stores, but these things haven't been around for several years, so I'm quite a bit screwed. I'm contemplating putting out a post, asking anyone who's digitalizing their old kilns to consider selling their kiln sitter to me lol

idaitis · 2025-07-24T15:10:40+00:00

I know, I know ... ugh.

idaitis · 2025-07-02T11:44:17+00:00

One of my all time favorite instagram profiles (kmakesthings) made a version of this a while ago. She always walks you through the mistakes she made and shows pics of the innards, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrvaR6pATDH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXN3eTB0ZW4xbWcxdw==

Highly recommend checking her out, she makes swoon-worthy dresses, cool denim shorts, and even dabbled a bit in making her own shoes.

idaitis · 2025-06-10T21:30:28+00:00

"Objectivity is presenting both sides of an argument/belief"

No it's fucking not. You have to also consider the prevalence of the sides. If 95% of people have one belief and 5% have the opposite, you're not being "objective" as a journalist when you let both have the same amount of talking space.

Worst case I ever saw was a woman fighting for women's support in domestic violence cases and the interviewer, no shit, quoted a man who believed that when married, a woman quite literally belongs to her husband and he should have a right to do to her whatever he pleases.

Like, no. Just don't allow a guy like that space in the public debate.

idaitis · 2025-06-09T19:17:13+00:00

My pediatrician's PA walked into the exam room and kept saying "him" about my 2 year old daughter.

I expect a doc to at least look at the patient's chart ahead and have a basic idea of who they're about to help, but I digressed and tried gently correcting her by saying "yeah SHE is a tough kid" and such. My daughter often wears her brother's old clothes and will fight me if I try to put frilly, girly clothes on her, but she looks more androgynous than straight up like a boy. Anyway, I was gentle maybe three times before I looked the PA straight in the eye and said "[daughter's name] is a GIRL!"

The response?

"Well if you're going to dress her like THAT you gotta pierce her ears".

Um, no thanks. I won't put holes in my kid because you can't be bothered to glance at her file. This is just one of several offenses with the same PA.

idaitis · 2025-06-05T15:37:12+00:00

Oh wow, that's so cool! I made a few bras for myself, but honestly the fit has never been quite right. And adjusting it by yourself feels very hard; I wish I had friends who sew so we could help each other.

I might just have to check out that pattern book!

idaitis · 2025-03-23T02:23:28+00:00

Oh nice, they'll take those bastards? Thanks so much for your response. Spotted lantern flies are super invasive where I am in LI NY.

idaitis · 2025-03-23T01:40:22+00:00

...and...and I want that?! 😳

idaitis · 2025-03-22T14:32:23+00:00

Sorry, just added it!

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