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I had zero bedbugs caught in the the cups you put under the bed legs. Don't let those determine whether what you're doing is working or not because they're not a good indicator. All they really tell you is whether a bug crawled into the cup and couldn't get out.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You need an exterminator. Diatomaceous earth, etc, do not work.
OP here. I have a friend who had them in her NYC apt and she had a bed bug consultant (can't believe that exists!) come in and they actually said to use the diatomaceous earth. They had her put it on the floor then vacuum it up so it could get into the vacuum - so as to not spread the bedbugs every time she vacuums. That's why I'm using it.
Apparently they also have dogs that can sniff out the bugs. I'm hoping I'm not at that point yet.
As of now all bedding has been washed on steam cycle and dried on high heat for an hour. Mattress and box spring vacuumed and bedbug proof mattress protectors put on. Bedbug interceptors put on each foot of the bed to see if the eradication efforts are working (they apparently crawl in and can't crawl out so you can see if you still have bugs). Bed pulled away from the wall and rug vacuumed. At least I feel safe sleeping tonight.
Will tackle my nightstand tomorrow (bagging up contents).
Keep your fingers crossed for me, DCUM.
They can also kill owls and other birds/animals who eat a rodent that's been poisoned. It's really bad stuff all around.
don't spray. they'll scatter into the walls, outlets etc and you'll have an even bigger problem. Wash everything, or at least stick everything in the dryer for 30-45 min....everything. Get rid of any books and extraneous papers because they live in that too. Call an exterminator. That's truly the only way to get rid of them. Don't try to do this on your own, you'll make the problem worse.
I got an electric toothbrush and blood pressure cuff from Amazon. I wasn't going to buy anything but decided I should start monitoring my BP and saw the toothbrush at a deep discount and decided to buy it since I've had my eye on it since LAST black Friday. I also bought myself a $250 gift certificate for an organic produce delivery service I like and that was 20% off which was nice since I'd have spent the money anyway; just not all at once.
I'm a jerk...I'd still let the kid know it was from me next time I saw him. I'd say did you like the train I gave you for your birthday? Well...unless the kid was really little...like under 3 in which case they neither know nor understand. Toys just show up at that age.
You got so wound up about this that you left a dead bird in the oven? Seriously? As inappropriate as your siblings were, the rest of the adults just made it worse. Stupid or troll, not sure which.
buy a bunch of stuff premade qnd just do the turkey and one or two simple things from scratch. Makes it much less stressful. Also, assign tasks. Give your husband a list of things you need help with and get him to help and delegate as needed.
Swedish name, dropped the K subbed a C, more or less pronounced the same, but the accent is on the first syllable instead of the last.
Make DH take the kid too and you go to a day spa or a movie or something.
This is a different scenario than the one OP described...didn't she say something about air mattresses in a play room? (I'm too lazy and caffeine deprived to go back and look....going to find some coffee.)Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Well, if I had spent time preparing guest rooms - making sure the beds had fresh linens, any storage items were removed from the room and put away somewhere, clearing out dressers drawers, making room in the closets, dusting, vacuuming, making sure the guest shower had soap/shampoo, Kleenex, toilet paper, etc....
And then the guests called to say..."Eh, I think I'll just stay in a hotel this time around." I would be aggravated.
This.
Weird. Why do people get so spun up about where people stay and expect them to stay in a particular house despite there not being enough beds or privacy? So weird. All you can really say is you're looking forward to seeing them at the holiday. Keep a thick skin and don't let them get to you.
He can wonder to himself what he should bring w/o directly asking OP what he should bring.Anonymous wrote:He can wonder to himself what he should bring w/o directly asking OP what he should bring.Anonymous wrote:OP here -
"What are you doing for Thanksgiving?"
"Dinner at home, family and friends coming over"
"I don't have any plans, can I come over?"
"...Sure, I don't have a lot of room.."
"I wonder what I should bring over"
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I work with this person, so we know a lot about each other, but do not have a relationship outside of work. I truly do feel bad if he has nobody to spend it with, because that's sad. But his personality is not what I consider enjoyable and to be honest I rather spend it with people I know really well. He does not know where I live but again, we see each other every day he would just ask when the date is closer. If I was in his same situation I would not ask myself to people's homes and just do the sad face and hope for an invitation. However, he's suggested outside work events before, but it never comes close to fruition so I hope this will end up the same way.
I already screwed myself when I said "Sure", so I'm just venting.
OP, you said in your original post that he didn't ask what to bring. Now I'm thinking you're making things up as you go along.
I hate that too but I hate even more when they park their cart exactly in front of the section of shelves I need and now I have to wait for them to finish their comparison shopping before I can grab that can of olives or whatever.Anonymous wrote:I hate when people stop their grocery cart in the middle of an aisle. Follow the rules of the road---stay to the right so others can get around you.
Does she have a kitchenaide mixer? If so then maybe there's an attachment she might like?
Do they like to travel or do bike touring or anything like that? If so then maybe a gift related to those hobbies?
Do they have a pet? Something to spoil the pet is always appreciated.
Do they like to travel or do bike touring or anything like that? If so then maybe a gift related to those hobbies?
Do they have a pet? Something to spoil the pet is always appreciated.
The world is a germy place. If they're handing you food, totally fine to decline. If they're handing you anything else...just deal with it. Those probably aren't the scariest germs you'll encounter that day and yet your body will manage to fight them off anyway. Wash your hands often and get on with your life.