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I know this has been asked before, but I need more up-to-date information. Where can I find a wall-hung book rack like the Pottery Barn Kids Catalina Magazine Rack?
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/p158/index.cfm?pkey=cshelving-pegs-hooks|b
(for less money, I mean...)

Walmart had one, briefly, as did Sears, but now I can't find them anymore, and I can't figure out how to search for them.

posted by pyjammy on December 9th 2008 at 11:47am
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Oh! Never mind! I found the one I was looking for, from Wal-mart. I just hope the boys don't learn how to climb it one day. Hmm...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6115301

posted by pyjammy on December 9th 2008 at 12:00pm
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This is totally random and has nothing to do with decor....

I am 10 wks pregnant and my skin looks awful. I have EXTREMELY fair skin so when I get a blemish the whole world knows. I cannot stand this since I always have clear skin.
My dermatologist suggested I buy the Clarisonic brush. Has anyone used this? I have super sensitive skin but my Dr. said as long as I use the sensitive brush I will be fine.

Anyone?

posted by kpag on December 9th 2008 at 2:58pm
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I had awful, awful, awful acne when I was pregnant. It didn't go away until after the boys were born. My doctor said I could use topical acne meds without salicylic acid (since that's a form of aspirin) but honestly, nothing helped, I think since it was hormonal. Hmmm.

Good luck, and congratulations!

posted by pyjammy on December 9th 2008 at 3:28pm
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I have super sensitive skin (rosacea and the other fun stuff) so I can't use salicylic acid anyway.

posted by kpag on December 9th 2008 at 3:40pm
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Sorry to hear that! Have you tried mineral makeup? If you go to a Bare Essentials or similar store for a free makeup application you can see if you would get better coverage.

posted by LaneC on December 10th 2008 at 11:36am
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I can't use Bare Minerals. I have tried it 3 times and I have had an allergic reaction every time. Unfortunately I have reactions to everything, that is why I always ask for tons of samples before I buy anything.

posted by kpag on December 10th 2008 at 11:48am
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I think there is a mineral makeup that they sell at natural food stores, which may be less allergenic, but given your past experiences I wouldn't hold out too much hope. Maybe you could wear really tacky earrings/accessories to detract? Hang in there, it will eventually get better!

posted by LaneC on December 10th 2008 at 5:41pm
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I like the tacky earring idea...hahaha.

thanks for your suggestions.

posted by kpag on December 10th 2008 at 7:03pm
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