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Does anyone have ideas on great brands of jeans for men? It's time to update my husband's jeans style. He's a 32x32, and I think he tends to go too baggy -- and, dare I say, high-waisted? Like, Dad jeans?? I was just looking at Gap Standard Fit, and they look like a good possibility. Any...

Last week's lemon cake recipe thread got me thinking about baking, and we're having family over for dinner tonight. I want to make cupcakes filled with lemon curd. I'll just use a white cake recipe, but I'm wondering if anyone has advice on how to fill them. I found one recipe that says to...

It was so nice to see some good reviews of stoves on Jackie's thread -- and since I'll be in the market for a new refrigerator later in the year, I wondered if anyone has one they really like? I'm planning to do a bottom-freezer with french doors -- cost permitting! I know it will cost more up...

Hi, All! I want to give my 13-year-old a few makeup "starter items" as stocking stuffers this year. I know she's interested, and I want to find things that let her feel like she's wearing makeup, but keeping it fairly natural. I'm covered on lip glosses, and I think I'll just get her a...

Sparrow's post got me thinking -- so I decided to share my friend story and get opinions... I have a dear friend from high school -- so that's 25+ years of friendship, did lots of "growing up" together, were in each others' weddings, etc -- and though we live a few hours apart and don't talk...

Hi, all! I'm in a rut, not cooking much, eating too much take-out...so I made myself pull out an easy, old favorite soup recipe for tonight, to help me out of my bad pattern. And it's so fast and good, I decided I'd share. Here it is -- Lentil and Brown Rice Soup In a large, heavy soup...

Hi all! We're planning to put our house on the market sometime in the next year. It's 10 years old, and we've never replaced our carpet, so I'm thinking it would be wise to do that before trying to sell. But I dread it!! I'm wondering if anyone has words of wisdom or advice about making it...

Hi, all! I'm headed to Chicago with DH and DDs (13 and 17) for a family wedding, and then we're staying on for some touristy fun for a few days. I'm wondering if anyone has done one of the bike tours leaving from Navy Pier, and if so, if you think they're worth the time/$$. I felt like having...