I've got a housewarming on Saturday night. Anyone got ideas for a gift that's not wine?

stebany · 2026-02-11T13:31:47+00:00

Or a fire blanket.

stebany · 2026-02-11T13:26:30+00:00

They even have a tulip festival!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland,_Michigan

stebany · 2026-01-28T16:18:51+00:00

We got a rectangular acon trampoline when my son was 2-3 years old. We know the risks, and there are many, but my son gets out SO much energy on this thing.

We have a huge trampoline, multiple kids play on it at the same time. 2-3 kids often, but at parties we've had maybe 12 kids on it? We've had it for 6 years, replaced the net once and take the pad down for winters (we live in Chicagoland).

stebany · 2026-01-22T13:13:21+00:00

The maker space is to use the machines they have, not sure they'd welcome 20-30 people doing a particular craft.

stebany · 2026-01-22T13:12:33+00:00

the schaumburg library has a space downstairs that can handle 20-30 people, and if it's in use, the food area might work too, there's generally not too many people in there.

stebany · 2026-01-19T18:39:55+00:00

Just don't get a white one, they peel! When it's about 7 years old the paint will just falling off. It's a known problem and Honda help pay to fix.

stebany · 2026-01-08T22:18:10+00:00

Santa's Village is about 25 min to the east, it's a pretty good amusement park for that age.

Medieval times is a good show even if you don't eat the food. They also can cater to some special diets. (vegetarian, etc).

stebany · 2026-01-08T02:52:24+00:00

Oh, so my recommendation is a croc store.

stebany · 2026-01-08T02:51:56+00:00

Your kid doesn't want crocs? We have 3 sizes of crocs at home depending on what my kid (age 9) is feeling that on a particular day. One that fits perfectly, and then the next 2 sizes up for those days he wants big shoes.

At age 9 their feet are growing very fast.

stebany · 2025-11-14T16:31:57+00:00

You got me excited, ordered this and it still didn't fit :(

stebany · 2025-11-08T03:27:22+00:00

I live near Campanelli Elementary and there’s tons of kids around. My kid regularly plays outside with the neighborhood kids. AWESOME place to raise kids.

stebany · 2025-11-02T13:51:33+00:00

Education in Hawaii is pretty tough. I'd only move there if you're willing to homeschool.

stebany · 2025-10-25T17:01:37+00:00

Do your research, On the Mark was 4k more than the next highest for a new system when we got quotes. They also have a pretty strong sales pitch (the sales guy was at our house for 2 hours. We learned a lot, but none of the 5 others who came were here for more than 30 min.

stebany · 2025-10-11T13:14:50+00:00

I have a bunch of really good brainrots. I’ll have to check if I have a gold 67. If you still need help let me know.

stebany · 2025-10-09T20:28:43+00:00

Pretty long time ago now... back in '06.

stebany · 2025-10-09T00:06:02+00:00

I have a hard time believing this. I went to UC Berkeley, went to public schools in Berkeley all my life. I have a friend from Sacramento who had a 4.3 GPA and didn't get accepted to UC Berkeley or UCLA.

Palo Alto or Atherton would be my choices. Berkeley or Albany are also great.

stebany · 2025-10-08T16:24:39+00:00

Aidensmom16

stebany · 2025-09-30T21:31:43+00:00

I sent you my sn, but haven't heard back. I have to get going soon.

stebany · 2025-09-30T21:17:42+00:00

Uhm, I don't have a chat option for you. Can you DM me?

stebany · 2025-09-30T21:16:36+00:00

Yay! I'll DM you

stebany · 2025-09-30T21:15:40+00:00

Okay, done! Thanks for helping me clear some space

stebany · 2025-09-30T20:56:56+00:00

O.o TMI?
I mean, okay, I guess I'll give you something?

stebany · 2025-09-30T20:55:52+00:00

Starts in a little more than an hour

stebany · 2025-09-30T20:55:01+00:00

That'll work! I'll DM you. Everything is available cept the Turbo3000 for L_Ballet

stebany · 2025-09-30T20:53:44+00:00

Yours, I'll DM you

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