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Help! I need a crib recommendationKacie
I'm having the hardest time picking out a decent crib. There's so many options! I bought a one-month subscription to Consumer Reports online to read what they had to say about cribs, and to say the least, I was underwhelmed. I don't know how they conducted their research, or the specific factors they were testing.
Next, I bought the most up-to-date crib chapter from Baby Bargains. I need to go through it, but after my brain can sort through all that info.
So now, I'd like to turn to you and ask those of you who have purchased a crib in the last year or two to give me some recommendations. If you love your crib or hate it, please let me know!
I'm looking for:
- No frills. It's just a place for baby to sleep, after all.
- As far as how it looks, I don't care that much. Don't care about the stain or paint color or design. I'm unpicky in that regard.
- A side rail that lowers without much hassle and is fairly quiet.
- Sturdy! I want this thing to last us for at least two babies.
- I'd prefer a mattress support that is springs or something — not just a board. Doesn't seem too comfy.
- Simple enough to assemble.
- A lot of cribs out there today offer "convertible" models that can go from an infant crib to a toddler bed and more. I don't want to pay more for one of these options, especially since I'll likely move my baby from the crib to a regular bed when he's ready. But, I'm open to a convertible model if that seems to be the best pick. So, either way on this.
- Can it please cost less than $200? Or maybe less than $250?
- What else should I look for?
- If you suggest a specific crib, can you also tell me which mattress you bought, and if it fits really snugly?
I know that all cribs must meet federal safety regulations. But, for goodness' sake, so many cribs have been recalled lately, and now the state of California is suing several crib manufacturers because the cribs are emitting high levels of formaldehyde. Are you kidding me?
Sometimes, I wish I was a kangaroo. That way, Baby would already have a place to sleep and I wouldn't have to worry about it.
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By Pinyo on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
If you are planning to co-sleep at all, don't be in a hurry to buy one. The three of us co-sleep and we still haven't used the crib yet!
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By Heather G on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
My boys, when they slept alone, slept in a bassinet my dad made for the first few months. Mostly, till they were 6 & 9 months they slept with me. After that they slept in our Berg crib. Love it & highly recommend it! I'm pretty sure it cost more than you are looking for though. The perks: drop down side is quiet, hardware is hidden, wire spring like support instead of a board, and converts. The thing is sturdy! My youngest, 2 yrs old, is using it as a toddler bed (w/ drop down side removed.) I can sit on the bed with him with no worries and hardly any dip in the mattress.
Good luck finding one you like.
By Kacie on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I do think we'll need to get a crib from the get-go. There barely seems to be room enough for me and my hubby in our bed (and it's a queen size!) so I'm pretty certain we'd smoosh our baby. Without a doubt.
By Brian Lang on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
My wife is expecting our third child any day now. We ended up with two different Stork Craft brand cribs. They're completely safe. We had two incidents with the crib – both of which I caused, not due to design faults. When the instructions say to have someone help you, do it. The first time, I bent a bolt out of shape and was unable to reassemble the crib. The second time, same kind of problem, but the bolt hole in the crib end board got destroyed instead of the bolt bending. This meant we needed a whole new headboard for the crib – which we got under warranty. Actually, come to think of it, those incidents were reversed. Our second crib has been moved and disassembled far more than the first one with no problems – because I'm not too dumb to learn from my mistakes. :)
By Jennifer on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
Our daughter slept in a pack-n-play beside my bed for the first 13 months of her life. This let me just roll over and nurse her, rather than get up, go into another room, sit in a rocking chair…I could sit on the edge of the bed and not even totally wake up. I felt a lot of pressure (from myself) to get the whole nursery put together before she came, but honestly, we had a year before she needed that kind of a set up. I wish I had spent more time resting and enjoying my partner instead of fussing over the nursery.
Relatedly, we got our crib from a friend of a friend, then bought a standard crib mattress at Target. She's still sleeping on that mattress, now on the floor, while we procrastinate getting her a real bed. She could climb out of the crib by 2 1/2, so we had to get her out of there…
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By Shevy on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
I've owned 2 cribs (one for my grown kids, the other for my 5 year old) and I wouldn't ever bother to buy another one. They make a great place to store the clean baby laundry before you fold it and put it away but it's a thousand times easier to have the baby in bed with you.
First of all, I never mastered the art of putting a sleeping baby into a crib. They wake up, cry, you pick them up, nurse them back to sleep, put them down, they wake up, etc.
Plus, even if you have the crib in your room it wakes you up to get them, stay awake while they nurse and put them back in the crib. By that time your chances of getting back to sleep before they wake up again are not so great. Or you fall asleep sitting up nursing, which isn't very safe for either of you.
Considering that babies really wake up about a half dozen times per night and that you can just roll over, nurse and both go back to sleep if you co-sleep, it's the difference between being kind of tired (mothers with babies are always tired) and being exhausted to the point of being non-functional.
Why not borrow a Moses basket or a cradle or something similar to start with and see what happens? You'll kick yourself if you spend a couple of hundred on a crib and about $80 on a decent mattress and then find that you rarely use it.
By Shanee on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Yeah I was going to suggest co-sleeping, which to have the baby in the same room with you if you plan to breastfeed is IMO the best thing on your sleep levels.
My DH and I (And together we are above average people-600+lbs) sleep in a queen size and have room for a lil one at first. But we did get a bassinet to use for those first few months incase we do run out of room.
And then hopefully baby is sleeping through the night and will be in the crib my oldest used. Which was discontinued and I'm not sure the brand. Sorry. I'm really no help but don't let it get to you. Baby doesn't really care! I WILL say that make sure you get a crib that lowers with one hand!
By Kacie on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Let me explain a little more about our setup.
We have a two-bedroom apartment. Our room has a queen-sized bed, and we sleep there.
Our second bedroom (and baby's room) has a double bed that we use for guests. The bed will stay there, cuz where in the world would we put it?
So, I can put the crib in that room and sleep in the guest bed if I absolutely need to.
I do plan to nurse, and I realize that's an every-two-hour or more commitment for awhile. I know that I can't even fathom the fatigue I'll be feeling in a few short months.
I don't want my baby in my bed. I don't want him to get used to sleeping with us. I don't want to roll over on him (and I certainly would, or Shane would) and I don't want to sleep lightly because of worrying about hurting him.
I know it works for some families, but for the sake of our sanity and our marriage, I don't want him in there. At all.
I'm concerned about using pack n plays or bassinets, since there aren't any federal safety regulations on them for the purposes of sleep. I know many people use them without trouble, but I'm still a bit wary.
So, all that said….any specific crib recommendations?
By Kookaburra on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Lowering the crib rail…. hmmm… never happened with us. Always seemed like too much of a hastle. We have always just leaned over and placed baby in… we're on baby #2 and it still is the best option for us. (Especially easy when you're tall, as you both are. I'm 5'8 and hubby is 5'6 and it was fine for us.)
So, in that respect, I wouldn't stress over that part too much. But maybe other people lower the rail all the time… hmmm wonder about that. Anyway, we never did and it was easy to reach down without waking baby or without straining your back. Even with mattress lowered all the way.
I can't remember what our crib is called, but we bought it at Target.com, cost about $130 and easily lasted through both kids and can go much further… I'll end up selling it when baby #2 outgrows it.
It's a convertible crib, but didn't convert it for kid #1 because when she outgrew it, her baby brother arrived and needed it. She just went right to a twin bed. That was super easy for us. If I did it again, I wouldn't worry about getting a convertible crib. Thought we'd use it, but ended up not. And prob won't convert it for baby #2 because he's very tall and will probably be too big for it.
Sorry for rambling, hope this helps a
By Judy on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
I just saw an article yesterday on http://www.celebrity-babies.com listing their favorite top 10. I'm not sure of the prices though as I didn't read it myself.
By Chris on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
You could take a look at ConsumerSearch.com (http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/baby-cribs/), they list information from Consumer Reports.
My wife and I went to IKEA and looked at the LEKSVIC (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60108663) and thought it looked pretty good. Plain, simple, sturdy. Rails don't lower, but it does convert to a toddler bed. It's only $159.
Here is what Consmer Reports said about the Leksvic:
Best convertible baby crib.
IKEA makes inexpensive cribs that reviewers say are safe and stand up well to everyday use. The IKEA LEKSVIK is made of solid wood and veneer and has two mattress height settings. Other than the fact that it converts to a toddler bed, the LEKSVIK is a basic crib without additional features. The LEKSVIK baby crib doesn't have a drop side, but some critics say stationary sides are safer overall. Parents who prefer an upscale look or a wide choice of finishes may want to opt for a more expensive crib, but for those who don't mind IKEA's minimalist styling, the LEKSVIK is a good choice. A mattress isn't included, but any standard crib mattress will fit.
My wife and I also looked at co-sleeping and had our eye on a co-sleeping bed/crib that sits next to your bed but have decided against it and we're now looking to frugally go with as few pieces of furniture as needed.
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By Charlotte on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
our baby is quite a bit older, but we had a cosco crib, convertibles weren't common back then but we converted it as she grew til she went into a twin bed. We bought it from K-Mart and it was barely $100, check for recalls, but I would not use a Jenny Lind as the baby grows and begin standing they can flip them.
By Scott @ The Passive Dad on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Wish I could give you a recommendation but our family received a crib from our neighbors for free. I checked the manufacturer website and no recalls or safety issues. It would be great if you had a friend who has one stored in a garage or basement that no longer needs one. Free is always good.
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By Emily on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Our crib is on baby #4, and they each slept in it for about 2 years (baby #4 is 19 months and actually, he does sleep with us at night quite a bit, but always in his crib for nap and at the beginning of each night). It's a very simple light wood Simmons crib. Looks-wise, it's probably not what I'd choose if I were starting over (I prefer dark wood now) but it's classic and simple and still sturdy after 8 years of solid use! :-)
By Emily on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Oh yeah, I meant to add that I am 5'8″ and I never lower the side rail. My bigger kids (10 and 8) do when they get baby out of the crib for me, but I don't need to. It's not much of a reach. Test it out for yourself & see how you feel about it. :-)
By Donielle @ Raising Peanuts on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
We found our crib for just under 200.00 at a local baby store (a family owned store) and I like it just fine. Although it is pressed board and I never thought about things like formaldehyde before I had the baby.
But anyways, you could always look on craigslist or in the bargain corner of your paper, not to mention local garage sales or consignment shops. With folks only having a couple kids now a days, most of the time when they get rid of their cribs, they're only a couple years old. Regulations have stayed the same the last 10 years or so, so anything new would be considered safe. The main thing to check is the spacing between the bars as it's smaller now than it was 20 years ago. I've even seen some actual real wood cribs for under 100.00 at sales. Wish I would have just waited to buy one! (and don't worry to much if it has springs or not. The mattresses you have to use are as hard as a rock so the babies don't smoosh into them and suffocate. The time springs come in handy is when they start jumping around in there!
And no, baby really doesn't need a big 'ol crib when they get home, so if you haven't found one by then it's not the hugest deal. Last time I used a pack 'n play w/ the bassinet attachment (a shower gift!) and this time I'll actually be using a moses basket I found for 10.00 at a garage sale!
By Amanda on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Hey! I have been enjoying learning along with you, as I am expecting my first in March. So…I really don't have any answers to your questions. But, I did read an article recently over at The Simple Dollar (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/09/27/a-visual-guide-to-saving-money-with-a-baby/) that was really really interesting, both in the article and there were some useful tips in the comments! Hope that maybe you can find a little info there….wishing you and the little one well!
By Lori on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Kacie, We purchased a "Jenny Lind" style crib from Babie's R Us. I'm pretty sure it was under $200, In fact I think it was around $150. It is not very modern looking, but if you don't care about that, then it works great. It DOES convert into a toddler bed if you want it too. Our mattress is a Serta mattress purchased from Walmart, not sure of the model. Hope that helps!
By Lori on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Also, I know you are wary of using a pack-n-play for sleeping, but…we used the bassinet feature of our pack-n-play for the first two months and for us that worked out great. I thought I wouldn't want him in the same room, but after he was born I sort of changed my mind on a lot of things like that. It just ended up being so much easier. Course, after he starting sleeping better at night, it became easier to have him in his crib.
By A.Lin on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
My first was born almost 6 years ago. We bought a crib that you put together for a couple of hundred. Got a nice mattress with it. It has lasted well through two more babies since then. I put mine in a regular bed and never did the toddler bed with them.
By Donna on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
I have had 4 baby boys in my lifetime and I can honestly say, you won't be lowering the rail much at all. I lower mine only when I am changing the mattress sheet.
I honestly think you can get a used one that is just as nice. I would not fork over 200 plus dollars for a crib, especially if you are not picky about the color or the ability to convert. Look in your local bulletin or visit Once Upon a Child or some other high end used baby clothing store.
Our last son was not planned for, we did not have a crib. We had sold our other one. I lucked out and was given a nice one with a matching changing table. As long as your crib is fairly new—not more than 5 -7 years I am sure safety wise it will be fine. You don't want their heads to fit through the rails and you want the sides to be sturdy and up, but really there is not much a baby can get hurt from in a crib. Oh and of course you would not want anything painted or chipped.
Spend your money on things that people are going to see more and that can look run down……What I mean is…I was all for buying a spending some money on a nicer stroller. Mine was 13 years old (did not even have a cup holder!) So when we found out #4 was coming I said lets definately by a new stroller. Those can look shabby used, but a bed doesn't…..Buy a new mattress and get a used crib is my vote. Spend money on things that truly can look worn out like diaper bags, bedding material etc. But high chairs, swings, walkers, excersaucers, etc. can all look really nice when only used by one baby for short time.
By Kacie on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, everyone, for your comments.
I know that for many people, getting a used crib works perfectly fine for them.
I'm all about getting used things, but I'm not comfortable with getting a used crib. If one little piece or bolt or whatever is missing, a safe crib could turn into a serious hazard.
I'll want to make sure I have the exact model # in case of a recall. If I acquire a crib without that info, how am I to know it hasn't been recalled? I dunno. Maybe that info is stamped somewhere on it.
So yeah, getting used could be a way to save money. I'm going to save money on clothing and things of that nature, and it'll probably balance out.
As far as the crib goes, I do hope to get a good deal on one, but I'm willing to pay a few hundred if that's what it takes.
Yeah, I'm probably a paranoid new mom, but I'd rather be a little too paranoid about safety than save $100 and then regret it later.
By Trysha on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply
I know this is late, but I had a Jenny Lind crib from Babies R Us that lasted through two kids. It came with the spring base for the mattress and it was under $150. We gave it away or we'd be using that crib now for number 3. I am getting the same crib for this baby (in a different finish). The side does slide down rather easily, easy to assemble and easy to move.
This is what we're getting (this weekend to finally get things set up for the baby!) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3012702
By Jenny on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
Both of our children slept in a pack n play and co-slept with us until they were about six months old. We inherited a generic Jenny Lind crib from a relative and bought the thickest mattress from Wal-Mart. This worked great for our two babies until they were ready for big beds. Do you have to have a brand new crib?
They are so easy to find used at thrift stores and on freecycle. Just make sure that the slats are close enough together and you should be fine.
By Kacie on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
A few days ago, I placed an order for a crib. It's the "Graco Lauren" crib and I paid $159 for it. User reviews on the crib were good, and it was highly rated on Consumer Reports.
I know that many families out there have used a used crib, and their kids were fine. I slept on a used crib, and my sister used the same one.
When you get a used crib or a used car seat, you're taking a huge risk.
Every safety org out there will tell you "DO NOT BUY A USED CRIB/CAR SEAT."
With cribs, you can't be totally certain that all of the parts are intact. One tiny missing bolt could turn the thing into a death trap.
Earlier this year, millions of cribs were recalled.
If you got a used crib, you wouldn't be able to submit a registration card so you could be alerted in the case of a recall. You'd just have to pay attention to the news or the CSPC, and know the exact maker and model number of your crib. Good luck.
Especially since you can get a new crib for about $100, to me it's simply not worth the risk. Sure, a used crib might work out ok. But if my baby is seriously injured or killed because of a problem with the crib, do you think I'd care about saving a little money? Heck no!! I'd never be able to forgive myself.
Crib injuries and deaths are surprisingly common. What's worse, is some of those deaths might have been preventable. It's critical that the bed meets all safety requirements, and the sheets must be tight on the mattress to lower the risk of suffocation.
Folks, I don't want to sound like a paranoid first-time parent. But seriously. Do NOT compromise on your cribs or your car seats.
Save money elsewhere. And that's why I'm buying a new crib and mattress.
By Kacie on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
For more on this, read: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml95/95161.html
Published in 1995. Still true 13 years later.
By Margo on Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
hey Kacie.
I was going to tell you my bassinet/crib story, but then I saw you opinion on crib safety.
I freaked out the same way you did/are when I was pregnant with #1. One of my friends who already had a baby said something so helpful to me: that some parents are allowing safety regulations to do their job for them, that I don't need to obsess over my used crib because I'm an alert parent and I will check on my babies while they nap. For example, we didn't plug our sockets with those plastic protectors; we taught our daughter not to touch sockets, plugs and cords.
Please don't buy into the culture of fear that surrounds parenting. When you love someone, you want to keep them safe, yes. But keep your perspective. Of course the industry wants us to buy new cribs and car seats!
I'm on baby #2 now and I really really enjoy him – I'm more relaxed than I was with #1, even though I still check to see that they're breathing while they sleep.
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This recipe is from the Anne of Green Gables cookbook by Kate MacDonald. "Diana poured herself out a tumblerful, looked at it's bright-red hue admiringly, and then sipped it daintily. "That's awfully nice raspberry cordial, Anne," she said. "I didn't know raspberry cordial was so nice." " Anne of Green Gables chapter 26
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Made this for my book club for ir reciew or Anne of Green Gables, our classic read of the year. Easy to make...very easy. The only thing that takes any time is cleaning out the raspberry seeds from your strainer. Could of changes I made as I tasted the cordial...I thought the six cups of water sounded like too much and so I reduced it to 4-1/2. I also reduced the lemon juice but I had one lemon that I got nearly 2/3-cup of juice from. I think it's a nice, sweet little drink but it's a cordial and it is supposed to be. Look at the size of antique cordial glasses and you'll see it's a small serving...
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 (300 g) packages frozen raspberries
- 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
- 6 cups boiling water
- 3 lemons
Directions See How It's Made
- Put the unthawed raspberries into a saucepan and add sugar.
- Cook on medium, stirring occasionally until all the sugar ahs dissolved.
- Using a potato masher, mash the raspberries and syrup thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer, extract all the juice.
- Squeeze two of the lemons and strain the juice, add it to the raspberry juice.
- Add the boiling water to the raspberry juice.
- Allow the cordial to cool, then chill it in the refrigerator.
- Serve cordial with a thin slice of lemon in each glass.


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|Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:41:33 GMT
Jose Alberto Fernandez wrote: >>From: Irving, Dave [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] >> >>It kind of boils down to a few points: >> >>1) We want to chain "sequences" of filters (a filter chain) together >> >> > >Ok, why is it that we want to do this? What is it that we are trying to >solve? > > Since I was the one who initially started the conversion about port-specific chains let me explain what it is I want to do. I have a POP3Handler which implements a POP3 server. I want to configure this using Spring. Thanks to the Spring integration code which now is in Mina I can do that. Then we wanted to support SSL connections. Ideally the same POP3Handler could be used and depending on the port an SSLFilter will be applied or not. Since I'm still using Spring it would be very nice if I could configure this without having to add any additional code to POP3Handler. This isn't possible today since there are no port-specific filter chains in Mina at the moment. My current workaround involves code in POP3Handler which checks the local address of a new connection in sessionCreated and if it is 995 (the POP3S port) an SSLFilter instance will be added to the session's filter chain. I would like to do this in my Spring context XML file without my POP3Handler having to know about it. It will reduce complexity and POP3Handler could concentrate on what it is supposed to do without having to worry about configuration. The workaround kind of defeats one of the motivations behind using the DI-pattern in the first place. /Niklas
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Our Best. It's the title that the youth of Germany have given to Sophie Scholl, one of the largely unsung (outside of Germany) giants of the 20th century: Sophie Scholl. If you have not gotten to know her, you should. Eternal light, grant her, O Lord. Her story makes me proud–and ashamed–to belong to the human race. Like the story of the Passion.
Unsere Besten
Related posts from Catholic and Enjoying It!:
- http://decentfilms.com SDG
This is a great film about a great human being.
As I wrote in my review, "Not for all the world would I want to go through what Sophie's parents do; but I hope and pray to see my children grow up into young adults not unlike Sophie Scholl."
- http://decentfilms.com SDG
P.S. Although Sophie and her brother Hans died Lutherans, they were both profoundly influenced by Catholicism, in part through the moral heroism of their Catholic co-conspirator Christoph Probst, and asked to be received into the Catholic Church on the day of their executions. However, they were dissuaded by their Lutheran pastor who convinced them that their parents were suffering enough losing their children, and conversion would hurt the parents more.
Sophie's eloquent defense of conscience in the film owes much to Blessed Cardinal Newman, whose thought was a significant influence on the Scholls.
- http://www.leroyhuizenga.com Leroy Huizenga (@LHuizenga)
I believe you, but do you have a source? I've done some amateur research into the Scholls and hadn't run across that.
- Bob
I've seen the movie twice, and wouldn't mind seeing it another couple of times. I couldn't recommend it enough. They have a lovely use of Augustine in the movie too. There is also a book, with a collection of the white rose pamphlets: The White Rose. Munich. 1942-1943 by Inge Scholl, who is the sister of the two Scholls in the movie.
- Ronald King
"How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause. Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action"–Sophie Scholl at her execution. Mark, Thank you for posting this. Sadly, those who had more influence in the faith did not have the same strength of faith which she exemplified.


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Well, thanks for clarification. And I love you keep AST abstract as it should be :) Imagine in the future JS 2.0 will came out... 'goog' seems to be the reasonable way to go. I would be a bit concern about name-space implementation yet. org.apache.data.blah.foo is the major bottleneck. And currently not that different from haxe approach. Even after closure compiler heavy lifting it is still a.b.c.d.e.f. It starts with "org.apache.data.blah.foo" as a string , so why not ns_orgApacheDataBlahFoo that will get complied to 'abcdef' ? Just an idea. > > That is why I took a week of MY time to get up in svn a valid > alternate cross compiler, I want to give people hope in a new > direction so it can galvanize a new effort. And I am glad people like you are here. I can step in at some point but I am ridiculously busy at the moment... and towards the end of 2012 :(
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MURDER AT HALF MOON GATE will be out on March 27th, 2018!
You can read an excerpt here!
And of course, MURDER ON BLACK SWAN LANE is now available!
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I'll be posting more during the upcoming weeks about the inspiration behind the series, as well as a fun look at how the cover was created . . .
But for now, I'll just dish on why I find the Regency such a fabulously interesting time and place. It was a world aswirl in silks, seduction and the intrigue of the Napoleonic Wars. Radical new ideas were clashing with the conventional thinking of the past. Science and technology were changing the world with frightening speed. As a result, people were challenging and changing the fundamentals of their society.
In so many ways, it was the birth of the modern world, and for me, its challenges, its characters and its conflicts have such relevance to our own times. (And hey, who can resist men in breeches and boots!)
In MURDER ON BLACK SWAN LANE, I've sought to create two lead characters who embody the intellectual curiosity—and gritty courage—of the times. They are opposites: a brooding aristocrat whose extraordinary mind runs on the rational new principles of scientific inquiry, paired with a struggling artist whose innate cleverness and intuition are the keys to her survival. Forced to work together, the Earl of Wrexford and Charlotte Sloane find they make a formidable team, despite their differences. (Ah, but as science tells us, opposites often attract!)
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Children are more sensitive and attentive than we imagine. As soon as you come to the decision to move, you should fill them in so they won't find out about it before you have the chance to tell them. Discuss it openly and give them the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. They may be apprehensive, resistant or fearful about the pending move and it's up to you to frame it in a positive, optimistic way. Being open, honest and positive about the move will help them come to terms with it and even get excited about it!
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If you're moving to a new city try to find the time to visit there beforehand with your kids. A short family vacation/research expedition will allow you and your kids to familiarize yourselves with the new place, check out the neighborhoods and schools and find some nice hangouts, parks, and shops. This will alleviate some of the stress that comes with moving to a new place and give you some family time to enjoy each other before the moving process begins.
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Making new friends is one of the greatest challenges to be faced when moving to a new city. Don't wait until after you've moved to start looking for friendly connections. Both you and your kids can find new friends in online groups and forums before you move. Social media will also help you keep in touch with friends and family in your old city, which is just as important as meeting new people. The key is to put as much energy as needed into finding your feet socially, building and maintaining your network of support.
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After the early snow we had in October, it all melted and November was fairly uneventful.
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|My river December 6, 2016
Then it got real cold last week and 3 days later, my river looked like this.
|My river December 9, 2016
|Sundogs, December 9, 2016
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Some women find it difficult to adapt to using tampons, so pads are often their only option. They may offer less leakage protection and be difficult to disguise in tight lycra, but you can easily get round that by sporting some mountain biking baggies.
If your sanitary products cause you discomfort or are lacking protection, take a look at the menstrual cup, a reusable device that collects rather than absorbs your flow.
The device, as the name suggests, is a reusable flexible cup, predominately made from medical grade silicone, worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect your monthly flow. Manufacturers recommend they should be removed, rinsed and reinserted up to every 8 hours.
Unlike pads and tampons, the cup collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it.
Why are menstrual cups great for cycling?
While cycling, you never know when or where your next pit stop will be. With menstrual cups holding at least three times as much fluid as the most super-absorbent tampon, you can be assured you'll be covered, even on your heavier days.
Even if you're cycling on a light period, as cups collect rather than absorb fluid, it won't cause you dryness or irritation, both things that can cause untold discomfort when you're in the saddle for hours.
Because the cup is re-usable, you only need to 'carry' one on you. There's no need to faff trying to disguise a tampon or pad amongst your cycling spares. It also removes the need to worry about disposal of used products, something that can be tricky if you're riding a sportive or at a downhill race with no female specific facilities. It really is just a case of clean and go. Your body has a self-cleansing system, and the silicone cups are made from is designed not to support the growth of bacteria so there is no need to sterilise it during your period, just rinse it with water.
Long distance cycling is finally made a comfortable possibility with the cup. It is disheartening to hear that so many women stave off getting in the saddle because they just can't find a product that provides them with enough comfort. Even for us hardened cycling veterans just the thought of cycling something like Lands End to John O'Groats, with just a pad or tampon fills us with dread.
It is true that the initial outlay for an individual cup is more expensive than a pack of pads or tampons, however within about 6-12 months the cup has paid for itself. You may need to buy Miltons to disinfect the cup, but a bottle will last you a year.
Another area some women struggle with is inserting and removing the cup. This can be helped by trying various sizes, different thicknesses of cup wall, using a water-based lubricant or even just changing the method you use to fold the cup.
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It is great to see so many cups available, offering slightly different designs. They come in a wide variety of colours, stem styles, capacities and firmness levels.
We asked companies to send through their options, visit our 'First impressions: Menstrual cups for cycling' to check out what is available.
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As stated in the previous post, the next step is to 'tab' the cells. To do so, I had to check if the cells were working (had any voltage). Under the 60w bulbs in my room, each good cell got around 0.2 volts. I made sure each cell doesn't have any cracks either, as I wanted the best cells to minimize damage later on.
I used the flux and applied it to the length of the two lines, this is where I was doing to connect both of tabbing wires. The tabbing wires are the short wires ~3mm in width. I cut them to slightly more than 16cm to compensate for the spacing between each cell.
After I fluxed, I applied some solder by heating the panel with the iron, then I applied the solder. Keep in mind that even though the cell is very fragile, it can withstand a lot of heat. I did this for the ends of each white line. After that, I applied the tab strips to the ends where I just applied the solder. I used a piece of cardboard to keep the strip down while slowly moving the iron along the wire. The animated gif below should provide better detail:
I repeated this for each cell. If a tab wire wasn't quite sticking I removed the wire and applied solder underneath.
A good idea is to create a cardboard layout where you can align the cells. I used a right angle to draw lines along the length, then I measured out the width of each cell and the spacer. Since the cell was 15 cm by 8 cm and the cardboard had a thickness of 6mm, I measured 8cm, then 6mm, then 8cm and so on and so on…
To connect the cells together I applied flux to bottom of each cell and then I applied the solder. This step was important as it is very hard to solder without the initial blob of solder. After applying the solder I folded the tab from the previous cell down, then applied heat where the white squares are located. I did this for all cells, creating two rows of solar cells. I ended up with one cell on each row that did not have contacts on the bottom. It was necessary to add two strips there as well, as they were going to be used for the bus wires.
So what the heck are bus wires anyways?
Bus wires are the slightly thicker, wider tin wires that are used to connect strings of cells together. In my cell I used three bus wires, two for the + and – and one longer one for connecting the strings together.
Remember that the bus wires still need to connect strings in series, (+ to -) so make sure you rotate one of the strings!
Now that I connected all of my cells, it's a good time to test them out. The 150w bulb in the bathroom was nice and provided 5-6v depending on how far away the panel was.
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2. What did Rand witness during the Russian Revolution and Communist dictatorship that caused her to hate government power and espouse an extreme form of individualism? How do you think her novels might have been different had she and her family not suffered?
3. Why do you think Alyssa Rosenbaum chose the name Ayn Rand for her new identity in America?
4. Do you think she loved the family she left behind?
5. Why did Ayn Rand marry Frank O'Connor? What kind of marriage did they have? In what ways did he resemble her heroes Howard Roark and John Galt?
6. How do you think the rising tide of social unrest and Communist propaganda in the 1930s affected Rand? Given that she knew little real U.S. history, do you think she overreacted to FDR's policies and regulations?
7. Do you agree or disagree with Rand about HUAC and the McCarthy period?
8. For those of you who have read The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, how do you think her Hollywood script-writing years affected the cinematic quality of her novels?
9. Were the critics fair to Ayn Rand in reviewing her books? If so, then why are the books so widely read? If not, why do you think the critics were so negative and harsh?
10. What was her early attitude toward her youthful admirer Nathaniel Branden? How did that change over the years, and why?
11. To what degree do you think the sexual triangles in her novels and, later, in her life cast light on one another?
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13. Were Ayn Rand's followers in the 1960s a cult?
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15. Some acquaintances also thought that, deep down, she was very fearful. Of what might she have been afraid? How was her fear expressed?
16. What does Rand's sister's visit to New York in the 1970s reveal about both women? What illusions did they have about each other?
17. After reading Ayn Rand and the World She Made, do you consider that she lived up to the standards she set for others—for us? Was she moral or immoral? And what can we learn from her?