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[quote=Anonymous]We have two kids (3 and 6 years old). Our house does not have an eat-in-kitchen. As a result, the dining room is the center of family life – meals, homework for the older child, art projects for the younger child, work for the parents, board games, etc. Our old Ikea dining room table is on its last legs (pun intended), and it is time to replace it. We found a solid wood (cherry) table that we absolutely love. At about $2,000 this table is a major purchase for us, but it does not break the bank. It’s beautiful, gives us plenty of room, fits in the room perfectly, and can be expanded to handle lots of guests at holidays. Is it crazy to buy it? We are not interested in keeping it covered with a tablecloth or pads all of the time. We would make an attempt to use place mats and coasters, but, knowing us, we’re not going to be perfect in using them all the time. Does a solid wood table hold up reasonably well to everyday use? If buying a “nice” table is crazy, what do people do in similar situations? Do we need to stick with Ikea-like particle board until the kids are much older? [/quote]
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