Formerly SK
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 24, 2014 8:36:02 GMT -5
Make sure you get at least 3 cubbies you deserve one too. If you get 4 you can give two to the messiest person or have a contest of neatest one wins second for a month or guest stuff, but get yourself one too. The 4th can be for guests/friends. Can I say how jealous I am of your laundry room size? Mine barely holds just my washer/dryer. I mean barely. I can't close the door to the laundry room (it's off the bathroom) because there isn't enough room for it to move. FWIW, I think shoe cubbies are better than a big basket. For one thing, it keeps the shoes cleaner (no dropping wet/dirty shoes on top of dry/clean shoes). But for another you can visually see your shoes and find them quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 8:41:26 GMT -5
Make sure you get at least 3 cubbies you deserve one too. If you get 4 you can give two to the messiest person or have a contest of neatest one wins second for a month or guest stuff, but get yourself one too. The 4th can be for guests/friends. Can I say how jealous I am of your laundry room size? Mine barely holds just my washer/dryer. I mean barely. I can't close the door to the laundry room (it's off the bathroom) because there isn't enough room for it to move. FWIW, I think shoe cubbies are better than a big basket. For one thing, it keeps the shoes cleaner (no dropping wet/dirty shoes on top of dry/clean shoes). But for another you can visually see your shoes and find them quickly. Don't shoe cubbies get all dirty and gross? (Remember we live on a farm and get lots of snow and mud in addition to chicken poop). I was thinking the drawer would be more for their hats and gloves and shoes would stay either in the garage (boots) or in the entry on the rug where they leave them now.
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Formerly SK
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 24, 2014 8:46:02 GMT -5
The 4th can be for guests/friends. Can I say how jealous I am of your laundry room size? Mine barely holds just my washer/dryer. I mean barely. I can't close the door to the laundry room (it's off the bathroom) because there isn't enough room for it to move. FWIW, I think shoe cubbies are better than a big basket. For one thing, it keeps the shoes cleaner (no dropping wet/dirty shoes on top of dry/clean shoes). But for another you can visually see your shoes and find them quickly. Don't shoe cubbies get all dirty and gross? (Remember we live on a farm and get lots of snow and mud in addition to chicken poop). I was thinking the drawer would be more for their hats and gloves and shoes would stay either in the garage (boots) or in the entry on the rug where they leave them now. Ah, that makes sense. My kids are suburban. The dirtiest their shoes get is fall soccer.
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Sept 24, 2014 8:48:58 GMT -5
Don't shoe cubbies get all dirty and gross? (Remember we live on a farm and get lots of snow and mud in addition to chicken poop). I was thinking the drawer would be more for their hats and gloves and shoes would stay either in the garage (boots) or in the entry on the rug where they leave them now. Ah, that makes sense. My kids are suburban. The dirtiest their shoes get is fall soccer. My boy likes to jump in mud puddles, esp. when he's wearing brand new shoes....
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Post by Lizard Queen on Sept 24, 2014 8:51:50 GMT -5
My shoe cubbies haven't gotten dirty, but I am in suburbia as well. And, I must admit...the shoe cubbies are mostly for me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 17:30:38 GMT -5
Finally got around to this project (by sending him to his Grandparents to work on it ). The completed cubbies. Just need paint now and maybe some hooks on the side (either inside or out) for the backpacks. I'm so proud of him. He did pretty much all the work himself.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 17:54:18 GMT -5
They're only 4 feet tall but that way the little one can reach. I think I'll put baskets on the top for hats and mittens.
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Post by Angel! on Apr 1, 2015 18:01:07 GMT -5
They look awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 7:23:42 GMT -5
Interesting side note. I started coming to YM when I was pregnant with that kid!
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Post by yogiii on Apr 2, 2015 7:33:09 GMT -5
I'm sad I can't see your pictures but I'll try to remember to check again tonight.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Apr 2, 2015 7:49:08 GMT -5
Finally got around to this project (by sending him to his Grandparents to work on it ). The completed cubbies. Just need paint now and maybe some hooks on the side (either inside or out) for the backpacks. I'm so proud of him. He did pretty much all the work himself. Nice work. Whoever suggested hooks on a board was an idiot.
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Post by thyme4change on Apr 2, 2015 8:08:54 GMT -5
Those look really nice. I was going to say that putting together anything IKEA should get you a merit badge, but I believe what he did was a better learning project. Good Job!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 8:18:52 GMT -5
Those look really nice. I was going to say that putting together anything IKEA should get you a merit badge, but I believe what he did was a better learning project. Good Job! He was working on a woodworking merit badge at the same time, so it kind of killed two birds with one stone (although he did also have to make a bird feeder to finish that one out).
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Post by The Captain on Apr 2, 2015 9:15:48 GMT -5
Nice job! Pass along my compliments!
(BTW - how did his "internship work out?)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 9:33:54 GMT -5
Nice job! Pass along my compliments! (BTW - how did his "internship work out?) The internship went well, but he isn't much of a talker so I had to pry info out of him every day. They moved him around from area to area so he could learn about everything that department did. He said he liked a lot of it, but would never get a job working the IT Help desk. We had worked all weekend on a resume and cover letter, but in typical fashion for him he completely forgot to give it to them so we never got any feedback on those items. However, the evaluation form from his supervisor to the school was very positive...I hope he kept it.
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