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Boxwoods - The Mason Inn
- Address:
4352 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Boxwoods - The Mason Inn
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.themasoninnva.com/
- Phone: 7038654638x
- Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am – 10:30am
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dinner: Served Daily in The Well
The Well Bar and Lounge: Bar Menu offered Daily during designated hours
Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm*
Saturday & Sunday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm*
*Hours subject to change
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Continental, American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Chef Nguyen
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: The Mason Inn offers a variety of unique event venues for weddings, social events, receptions, celebratory occasions, formal dinners, and holiday parties in Fairfax, Virginia.
The surroundings are aesthetically pleasing and conducive for creating lasting memories for not just weddings and special events, but for any special occasion.
The hotel will offer many options to highlight social events: Chef's table, Themed events, Specialty teas and luncheons, Cocktail receptions, Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah, Company outings, Anniversaries, Reunions.
- Entertainment: Join us at our lounge, The Well, to root on your favorite sports team! FOUR flat screen televisions. Try our Cheesy Bacon Fries, Mason Wings with three different sauces, and hand pressed Angus Burger. 5 draft beers and over 15 bottled selections.
- Special Events: Valentine's Day 4 course dinner with Champagne $114 per couple
Easter Sunday Brunch --- call for detail
Mother's Day Brunch --- call for detail
A word from Boxwoods - The Mason Inn
Boxwoods offers a superb dining experience, including the highest level of service, seasonally changing food and drink menus, and a wine list featuring local Virginia wines. Based on our core belief, we utilize sustainable, eco-friendly, and organic foods and beverages. It is our pleasure each day to offer our guests innovative and imaginative cuisine, presented with traditional values and unsurpassed care. In addition to our daily features, our menu highlights signature dishes such as New York strip steak, sea bass, and jumbo lump crab cakes. We believe in using the freshest ingredients, sourced locally, and presented tastefully, while retaining the natural flavors and character that nature has instilled. Open daily to the public for breakfast and lunch. Dinner served daily in The Well.Continued
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Boxwoods - The Mason Inn reviews from OpenTable diners
2 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food3.5Service4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (2)great for lunch (2)great for brunch (1)kid-friendly (1)great for outdoor dining (1)neighborhood gem (1)Show More
- Very niceUnforgettableDined on 6/15/2014We enjoyed it. They were open in spite of being off season just for usSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 103 reviews are from the Boxwoods - The Mason Inn reviews archive.
- Excellent brunchHankDined on 5/11/2014Love eating at Boxwoods for special Easter and Mother's Day brunches.Special Features:
- Mothers Day BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/11/2014The Mother's Day Brunch was perfect! The weather was beautiful so we were able to eat on the patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- THANK you.DD20VIPDined on 5/5/2014Such a great asset to the Mason campus. Convenient, consistent and a pleasurable experience.Special Features:
- Easter2x2kidsDined on 4/20/2014My family and I came here for Easter Brunch and was disappointed. the food on the buffet was good but it was not described, since we picked this place based on their "activities" and "food" for children. There was no children's buffet nor EasterBunny as in their advertisement. The food was good, the 2 omelet stations only had 1 station working at any given time. That said - we would probably never go again. Our first waitress ignored us when I asked a question - she kept walking away mid sentence, our second waitress (college student) super nice and helpful.Special Features:
- it was OKChrisDined on 3/29/2014Just a hotel restaurant. Over priced just like they all are. Very poor wait staff. Nice enough just not trained :-/
- A Pleasant SurpriseTEP1VIPDined on 3/22/2014I was looking on Open Table for a place to dine before attending an event at the Patriot Center. This restaurant received good reviews so we decided to give it a try. Usually I'm leery of "hotel" restaurants. Boxwoods was a pleasant surprise. The menu was reasonably priced and they had a nice dinner buffet that offered great value for $18. I had the crabcake sandwich, which was very delicious with a side of mixed fruit. One person in my party ate from the buffet and enjoyed his food and the other person had a burger. This restaurant is out of my usual neighborhood and a little far to just stop by. But I would not hesitate to return the next time I'm going to the Patriot Center.Special Features:
- VCP Business Breakfast MeetingFoodandFunDined on 3/22/2014Great restaurant, wonderful staff and the campus is absolutely perfect for a professional, but, relaxing working meal and fellowship! Food was excellent, wait staff attentive and gracious, price is perfect and with free parking and easy access, a true gem for business and fun related activities.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food and serveTigerseyeDined on 2/21/2014We came in for lunch before walking over to the Patriots Center for the Lady A concert. Service was fast and the food was wonderful. Portions were huge. Everything was fresh and presented lovely. Would eat here and stay here again!Special Features:
- BoxwoodsHisprofDined on 2/15/2014Convenient for events at GMU, but that is all. I had shrimp with grits which were not well done at all. My husband had crab cakes and said ones out of a box tasted better. Caesar salad was very good. Only one other table had diners; we ate our entrees in an empty restaurant. Apparently, the word is out on Boxwoods' mediocrity.
- Best on Campus RestaurantRickGVIPDined on 2/15/2014With the exception of schools in an urban environment, Boxwoods is by far the best restaurant on a university campus where I have dined.I would recommend this to a friend.
- It was ok...OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 2/14/2014My husband and I went on a Valentine's date…it was okay but I the menu to be limiting. The waitstaff was very professional and friendly and didn't do anything wrong, but they came to our table a lot and it made it awkward, too many check-ins. The food was okay but not worth what we paid. I had the lobster and you could tell that it had been frozen before cooking. The chicken skewers had a little bit of a strange flavor, and the caesar salad had too much dressing. I liked the tiramisu for dessert. The wine list was also ok but had a lot of wines that you typically find at the grocery store. I would be fine with that if I wasn't expecting an upscale dinner!Special Features:
- Been Here, Done This. Still GoodLateOTableUserVIPDined on 2/9/2014We only had some sandwiches before a George Mason Performance, but Boxwoods didn't keep our reservation. We had a 1:45pm and were late for it, so Boxwoods sent everybody home. When we arrived, the lady at the bar rushed to get us something to eat prior to the performance. I give her a lot of credit for her hussle and they made great sandwiches. Have been here many times with family and friends, but didn't expect them to shut down on me. In either event, I'd come back because when they are open, the food is pretty good and the service is quite good.
- overpricedDJG2Dined on 2/7/2014Good food, very good service, but there was only one other group the entire night in the restaurant. They're closing in June, and the air of defeat pervades.
- Go here only if trapped at lodgeJimbo20124Dined on 2/1/20147:00 reservation; found the place EMPTY except one other table. Service was very attentive and polite, but the "dead" ambiance really detracted from the experience. About halfway through the meal our sole neighbors departed and a couple with two very loud and demanding toddlers came in. Ambiance was completely shot from there, as the parents inconsiderately let their young ones carry on in the otherwise dead-quiet large dining room. At around 8 the staff started scurrying around the too-brightly-lit room reconfiguring tables for the morning breakfast service. Sorry, but this was tacky, and dashed all illusion that this is anything more than a conference/lodge amenity.... I trust the breakfast buffet in the morning is lovely. Avoid.
- Great place to brunch...isOldTownerDined on 1/12/2014Great place to brunch...is closing in June so go there while you can!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The buffet lunch was nicelyLennyVIPDined on 1/10/2014The buffet lunch was nicely displayed. The salad bar and dessert bar had a very good variety of food which were tasty. But the main dishes were average.I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food was delicious. TheOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 12/31/2013The food was delicious. The staff was good, young, but pleasant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Turkey Day Meal AssessmentFoodandFunDined on 11/28/2013Excellent dining location for a Thanksgiving Brunch. Food variety was quite good offering both the brunch and menu option for diners. The semi-casual atmosphere provided for comfortable dining for all, service was exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable Thanksgiving BrunchVAnativeDined on 11/28/2013First time to Boxwoods. Will likely return to try Sunday Brunch. Service was excellent and staff made you feel welcome. Food was good, not outstanding. Enjoyed that it wasn't overtly crowded at the time we were there so we could talk, visit the buffet, and just relax. Parking was easy and restaurant was open and bright.Special Features:
- Hidden GemOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 11/23/2013We went on a night when there was a Keith Urban concert at the Patriot Center and a huge Paul IX fundraiser at the Mason Inn and we were able to find parking quite easily. Try that in DC! Alexandria, or Arlington. The restaurant has a contemporary decor and the menu and wine list are comprehensive. My wife and I had the very tasty Creole Salmon. A large portion of salmon sat atop of Louisana grits and spinach. I am not a huge fan of Virginia wines, but I always wanted to try an offering from Prince Michel vineyards. Their Cabernet Franc was outstanding. The Open Table reservation system worked as advertised. We will be back.Special Features:
- Great Brunch placeM1stressDined on 11/17/2013This restaurant is located in George Mason Univ. Away from busy street, easy parking. Natural lighting from large windows. Great place for brunch. Champagne is included. I wish dessert cakes are smaller slices so I could try all of them!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Boxwoods is a nice surpriseIllusionVIPDined on 11/10/2013Lots of choices, lots of outstanding set-up both for breakfast and lunch eaters during the Sunday Brunch offering. The service is good and unassuming and the location - inside Mason Inn is quite nice. There are too many hectic brunch places around and this is not one of them - as the restaurant sits right off Rt.123 and is easily accessible from Route 66.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just the ticket!RedheadDined on 11/3/2013I was meeting a friend, she suggested brunch, I had been treated to lunch there for my birthday in April during the week, but had never been there for brunch. With fingers crossed I told my friend about Boxwoods. What a varied selection of both breakfast and lunch items, hot and cold. The fresh fruit was displayed nicely. You couldn't possibly go wrong! Then there were the desserts which all looked very tempting! We tried the peach dish which had something crunchy which looked like tapioca, not sure, but it was touched with a cinnamon flavor and pretty good. My friend had the white cake with a white mousse filling and I settled for the carrot cake. We were not disappointed in our selections at all.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Surprisingly good!WeEatOutVIPDined on 10/29/2013Boxwoods has stepped up its game -- at least when ordering off of the menu (didn't try the salad bar or lunch buffet.) Fresh, grilled salmon was tasty, nicely seasoned and nicely served over a bed of steamed fresh spinach. Servers, mostly GMU students, are cheerful if not quite 4-star polished; you forgive them as you're not paying 4-star prices and they're clearly doing their best. In the past, it's been not worth the price, the effort or the time to bother with Boxwoods. I've been told that their Sunday brunch is now quite good, and, at least lunch mid-week, their kitchen has worked out its issues (both food turnover and preparation.) I'm looking forward to going back soon...
- So Much Good FoodHungryManDined on 10/13/2013We've been to brunch before at Boxwood, so we knew to expect a good time. The brunch menu is amazing. From made to order eggs to salmon, steak, chicken and Mac n cheese. And then there's the deserts. It all tastes great. Service is good. Staff is pleasant. The restaurant like the hotel has a modern flair. It's well lit. The brunch buffet is a bit pricey.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good find on college campusJB2020VIPDined on 10/5/2013the four of us enjoyed our meal prior to the concert - was great to find a place so close and convenient to the hall. everyone was able to select something that appealed to them - two steaks - cooked perfectly and happily so for the guys, crab cakes for the women. I would have preferred more vegetables with the crabcakes so I nabbed some of my steak eater's #I would recommend this to a friend.
- Out of the Box at BoxwoodsparkerDined on 9/25/2013Boxwoods is one of my favorite places for lunch with friends. The menu is healthy, varied and just right for lunch. While a buffet is available, I prefer to order off the menu. A wine list of modest priced wines offers a good selection along with beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Service is exceptional and goes about their tasks efficiently and caring. Staff have been trained not to hover over you and indeed allow patrons to dine leisurely and at their own pace. There have been occasions when my guests and I have lingered over coffee, wine or soft drinks and like Europeans, enjoyed fine conversation and the ambience of the dining room for over three hours while not feeling hurried.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 8/11/2013Greatly enjoyed our brunch. Look forward to going back very soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday celebration dinnerAllisonPDined on 8/10/2013The food was excellent. The restaurant wasn't busy so the service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FindOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/10/2013I found this restaurant as a substitute for another one that was booked up and we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is located in the Mason Inn Hotel and Conference Center on the George Mason University Fairfax campus. The hotel had low occupancy due to the time of year (Summer), so we had the restaurant to ourselves. Our party of 12 was seated quickly and the food was served in a timely manner. The waiter was attentive and the food was wonderful. I would highly recommend this location for large parties.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ate here twice for breakfast.jemfourDined on 8/8/2013Ate here twice for breakfast. Both times food was blah. Second morning, we kept having to ask for things such as creamer, sugar, satt and pepper which should have been made available automatically. On second morning, we had to wait for buffet to be replenished, almost all the basics - such as eggs, bacon and pancakes were out. Eggs were overcooked and getting cold on the first morning. Staff was pleasant and we were seated promptly. Restaurant was in hotel we were staying at so the biggest plus was the convenience.
- George Mason U. SleeperparkerDined on 7/2/2013Boxwoods is a GMU sleeper near the heart of Fairfax. An excellent place for lunch with a seasonal menu, great service and very pleasant decor. I lunch there regularly and always find the cuisine good and the service of the highest quality.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for Patriot Center Events!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/18/2013We booked our reservation with the Mason Inn for dinner before my daughters high school graduation. The staff did a great job - seated us quickly, put us in a lovely private room, and were very attentive. We explained that we needed to be at the Patriot Center by a certain time, and they managed our meal to schedule. Presentation of the food was lovely, and everyone at our table was pleased with their selections. Well done!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasantly SurprisedOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/17/2013We booked a table for a party of eight before our son's graduation at the Patriot Center. We thought the location would be ideal and didn't expect much from the food. We were pleasantly surprised! Everyone ordered a different food item and the dishes were terrific! Our server was okay, friendly but not extremely attentive. It didn't matter. We had a great dinner before a special occasion so we would return. The outdoor patio seating seemed especially appealing. We will return for sure!Special Features:
- We sat at tables outside inOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/14/2013We sat at tables outside in the courtyard (we waited a few minutes for them to set them up) but it was a beautiful setting and the food choices were great for our mixed group of adults and teenagers at a graduation lunch. Everyone really enjoyed it!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Group ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 5/18/2013Nine of us had exceptionally good service. We had four or five different menu items, all of which were acceptable or better. Given that we enjoyed a fair numbe of items from the bar, prices were reasonable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- This is a Review for Outdoor DiningCharleighDined on 5/17/2013I probably wouldn't like the inside as it was very "hotel-looking," -- It is an Inn after all, but the small outdoor patio was absolutely perfect. My parents were in town for graduation at GMU, and I wanted a nice place to introduce them to my boyfriend. This place was perfect as my graduation was at the Art Center, and we had an early dinner at Boxwoods. The outdoor seating was comfortable with trees and except for a little noise from the road, it was pretty quiet. Perfect for all the introductory conversation. Service was alright, food was quite good, and overall it was just a very nice, outdoors early dinner (5pm) place. If you have stuff to do on campus, this is a good option, otherwise I can see why people might choose elsewhere..Special Features:
- Great Sunday Brunch BuffetOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 5/12/2013Quality of food and ambience are very high. Good variety. Great place to bring guests with different tastes. Egg dishes were particularly good as were the "appetizer" foods (smoked salmon, tomato & mozarella, olives, etc.). Good variety of desserts. For us, it has become a Mothers' Day tradition (book early).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Brunch PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 5/12/2013Went here for Mother's Day brunch. It is in a hotel / convention center so I was hoping that it wouldn't be bad. I was pleasantly surprisef. The food was great, it was clean and the service was good. I will definitely try it again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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A mother of three girls stopped cleaning up after her kids to show them that they needed to help.
"(Jessica) Stilwell went on strike when she noticed that her girls, twins, age 10, and her oldest, age 12, were not picking up after themselves and seemed to have the expectation that Mom or Dad would do it. Stilwell reached her breaking point one night when her husband, Dylan, was out of town. After a typical weekend of running errands and taking the kids to various sporting events, Jessica sat down around 11 p.m. on Oct. 1. That's when she noticed the mess and knew that it had not been created by her or her husband…"
"Unfortunately, it took the kids a while to notice that the house was in total disarray. Stilwell began detailing the mess first on Facebook, then on a blog called Crazy Working Mom. On day one, dirty plates and clothes were piling up around the house. By day two, she wrote, "cereal left sitting in milk in the bowl begins to stink much sooner than one would expect." On day three, her kids began to take notice of their unkempt surroundings. Stilwell's 10-year-old daughter Quinn broke down in tears as she asked her mom to help clean the house."
"Stilwell took her daughter on a tour of the home, pointing out that none of the mess had been made by the parents. On day six, the strike was officially over. Stilwell got an apology in the form of her daughters cleaning while she relaxed."
This is essentially my approach with their rooms but they never seem to be bothered by their mess. My threshold for messiness is reached long before their threshold is, and then I yell at them to clean it up. I'm not sure the approach would work for the whole house since it doesn't really work for their rooms.
How long would it take for your family to notice you were on strike? Would your spouse support the strike? Would it matter? Would your kids learn a lesson about cleaning up after themselves?
October 11th, 2012
6:18 am
When I go on strike I hit my daughter where it really hurts — food. I stop fixing her meals and stop cooking. She is on her own to scavenge in the fridge and freezer. It usually lasts 2 days before she begs for relief.
October 11th, 2012
7:26 am
Why are you yelling at your kids? Maybe that's part of the problem?
October 11th, 2012
7:28 am
With two working parents, a teenager with a part-time job and a younger child in the home along with various pets it doesn't take long for the clutter to accumulate around our house. Unfortunately my husband and children don't mind clutter and the dog revels in it because she can find food in untended plates or bowls. I can't stand the mess and will go on a "rampage" as my family calls it and make them clean up. I have also gone on the no cooking strike, they just ordered take out.
October 11th, 2012
7:46 am
I have a modified version of that. I refuse to pick up after them, then when they can't find anything, they have to start looknig for it. It works really well with clothes. If they've refused to put them away, I don't want to hear you crying that you can't find that shirt, or you don't have anything to wear.
If you want to refuse to do any organizing work on the front end, you can put the effort into the back end when it's time to find something. Your call.
October 11th, 2012
7:47 am
But, you're right Cobb, the food laying around is non negotiable. They will pick it up or they don't get their next meal.
October 11th, 2012
7:50 am
I grew up with a Type A Mother who was a nut case about neat and clean. We sisters cleaned the entire house, as she dictated. We could not even put up the Christmas Tree correctly. Thus, I do not like to put up the tree as it equates with bad memories. Luckily, this is my daughter and husband's job.
My husband came from a house that was almost always a mess. His Mom was very casual about cleaning . As an adult, I did not want to be that MEAN WIFE/MOM and so I was not as diligent. Our house is clean but it is mostly me who does it. We do tend to have clutter and then it gets put away, when I do a once a week purge. My daughter is neat but my son not so much. I am now in a hotel room and joke that my house would be neat if it were just me, as I am neat in the hotel room and leave everything in a little pile.
I once told my husband about these
If you drop it – pick it up;
If you sleep on it – make it up;
If you wear it – hang it up;
If you spill it – wipe it up;
If you turn it on – turn it off;
If you open it – close it;
If it rings – answer it;
If it whines – feed it;
If it cries – love it.
He actually thought I made them up. REALLY? As I am out and about, I find it fascinating how different families can be. We usually have nice paper napkins ( sometimes themed for the season ) but my husband's family typically bring a roll of paper towels to the table and you just tear one off. To each their own.
October 11th, 2012
7:53 am
@ Jeff…long ago I put a set of scissors, tape, markers, sharpie, paper punch etc. in a small box for me. I kept in a private place. We also had a family set. If their's got lost…oh well!
I do not ALLOW food to be hanging out…that is YUCK!
October 11th, 2012
8:08 am
My kids are pretty good about cleaning up after themselves in the common areas.
Their rooms, on the other hand, are always a mess. Usually it comes down to me threatening to shut the family dog up in their rooms while they are away at school. The dog will shred their stuffed animals and turn their toys into fertilizer. Mwahaha!!!!
October 11th, 2012
8:12 am
At this point, my kids are only 5, so I doubt they would notice. However, we have a strict rule about making them clean up their mess before they go to bed. Bedtime is 8:00, and at 7:30, the TV gets shut off and the clean-up begins. Hubs and I help, or in the very least provide guidance (especially when one gets distracted and starts playing with the toy she's supposed to be cleaning up!).
I also have the same rule as my parents had with me – you are not allowed to eat anywhere outside the kitchen unless the entire family is doing so. That includes snack time. Maybe that's being a little too strict, but it keeps the house from becoming a wreck. So, that keeps the food being left out issue from happening. Ick.
October 11th, 2012
8:12 am
I would never have let it get that far! Good grief, even toddlers can help! Parents who "take care of" their kids this way are handicapping them for real life.
October 11th, 2012
8:30 am
I can't stand food in bedrooms. I have a steadfast rule too, like PS. We eat at the dining room table, or once in a while, as a treat, in the living room.
My biggest "complaint" is leaving dirty dishes in the sink, unrinsed. Drives me C R A Z Y. I put post-it notes, with arrows pointing to the dishwasher on the counter. My oldest daughter is notorius for leaving dirty dishes on the counter. Lazy. So, I starting putting them in her room, on her bed. That behavior stopped within a week. She has an "apartment" in the basement and once the bugs started coming in, she stopped that real quick.
As long as the "common areas" are clean, I'm good. If they want to keep their rooms messy, then close the door. That was my mother's philosophy. I don't have to look at it.
October 11th, 2012
8:37 am
Having to stage infantile strikes proves you are not in control of your own house and no one respects you. Simply tell your kids what is expected of them and have consequences if the don't follow through. Works everytime in our house.
October 11th, 2012
8:48 am
Seems to me the best way these days to motivate pre-teens to do anything is to take away their cell phones.
October 11th, 2012
8:51 am
Hum. I have more success with the 4 year old cleaning up after herself than Hubs. Other than her playroom looking like a bomb site from time to time, she is amenable to putting her dishes in the dishwasher, throwing things away, helping with certain chores, and keeping her room picked up. No complaints here (yet).
Hubs, on the other hand, drives me nuts. Dirty clothes on the floor, clean clothes in the dryer, dirty dishes on the counter or in the sink (when the dishwasher plainly says 'dirty'), shoes and stuff wherever he leaves them. It's not just the mess…it's "Where is my x? I'm going to be late!" Really, put it away and you'll know where it is. I do go on strike of sorts with him sometimes (meaning I let his stuff pile up and clean around it), and refuse to do his laundry anymore (I do the house stuff, mine, and DD's) since he won't even fold and put away. Sorry, just because I work from home doesn't mean I'm your housekeeper.
@Mayhem – I would try that with the dishes, except that it's my bed, too!
Wow, sorry, vent!
October 11th, 2012
9:00 am
I think TWG lost control of her kids a long time ago. There doesn't need to be yelling unless a kid is in imminent danger. Seriously, stop the yelling and let the kids know what's expected of them and what the consequences are (no TV, video games, whatever) if they don't comply. Yours are old enough to know what they need to do around the house.
October 11th, 2012
9:02 am
Kids are gone now, but back when, I did not mind keeping the main part of the house clean – but their rooms, they were a mess and it was their responsibility to either maintain it "as is" when friends came over or they could clean up – fortunately we had a cleaning crew that cleaned their bathroom every couple of weeks…
October 11th, 2012
9:06 am
My father would go find the plate the we had not taken care of and stand there with the "new" meal food in spoon and say you apparently think this ready again. We learned fast to clean up.
Not so much my kids. They don't like the clutter (I know this because of the complaints) but they do not do anything with it either. I took out the garbage and put the can at the curb yesterday and went to work. I get home and the can is still at the curb (empty). I asked Older Child why….she said "I am not going to bring it back up the drive every week!" I said ok, I will remember that when you want to go some where this weekend…I am not taking you places every weekend. (And then of course I have to not take her this weekend).
Dirty clothes are another one that drives me nuts. I finally said 12 & 10 you are old enough to know to bring the laundry to me when I am doing the wash (and even to run the washer with me there to make sure you don't turn everything pink/grey or snug). So if they do not bring me their clothes and I have to look for them, I only wash the ones that I know they hate. They do now help more with laundry.
I may have to resort to my dad's trick on the dishes though.
October 11th, 2012
9:49 am
My kids can and do clean; BUT, it's the constant reminders for them to do so that send me over the edge….ACK!!!
My children, 13yo girl & 10.5yo boy, have *long* been responsible for their own laundry, cleaning the kitchen, their bedrooms and their bathroom in addition to keeping common areas tidy. They can also prepare/cook breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. They clean common areas and the kitchen on rotating schedules. Schedules work great in our house…There's no bickering over whose day it is to do what.
I was raised in a house where if one was physically capable of doing something, it was expected that she did it and where ALL members of a household contributed to its success. I'm raising my kids with the same philosophies.
One of the few occasions where I've run into problems was solved with a little creativity on my part. My kids sometimes have the habit of leaving their shoes at the bottom of the stairs instead of putting them in their closets…Ugh!! "Shoe Service" has helped solve that problem. Whenever my kids leave their shoes out and I have to carry them upstairs, I charge them $1.00/pair to carry them upstairs for them. That's what we call, "Shoe Service." At the very mention of Shoe Service, shoes are put away in a flash. :)
October 11th, 2012
9:59 am
Baffling to me how so many women think it is their right to "set the rules" in the house. Seriously, they believe that they alone are the arbiters of what is right? Wow, what arrogance.
I especially love the "house rules", laid out as if they are from God. And then, when others in the house don't perform exactly as the rules have been decreed, she runs around behind everyone making beds, cleaning, and haranguing, and complaining about how stressful her life is.
So many times I want to point out that much (most?) of this stress is self induced….but sadly she usually feels its all the fault of others, who aren't living up to her decreed rules.
October 11th, 2012
10:05 am
I am not a terribly good housekeeper — I'm clutter challenged. Doesn't bother my husband or son, but it drives my daughter nuts, she likes things organized just so. Food doesn't really go anywhere, but I'll find empty drink glasses almost anywhere in the house. I have to admit, my son's future wife will probably hate me. I used to be really, really organized and neat, but honestly, my husband couldn't care less (unless he needs a clean shirt or can't find something), and after the kids were born, things started to fall apart. The health department isn't going to be coming around, but neither is Home and Garden. *sigh*. I think it's a reaction to my mother waking me up at 7:30 every Saturday morning — I couldn't go anywhere or do anything until my room was clean, all the dusting and vacuuming was done, and the yard was cut. Juvenile, I know . . . but there it is. The kids learned how to do their uniform laundry early on, to make sure they had a fresh uniform for school each day. I just asked that they put their clothes in the wash — I took it from there. Strangely, though, I love to iron clothes — love that sense of accomplishment. Why a rack of freshly ironed shirts can get done and two weeks work of bills can lie scattered on the counter can't get organized is one of those mysteries . . .
October 11th, 2012
10:10 am
If you teach your kids responsibility from the time they're little, it will never come to a parent having to go on strike.
One child loads the dishwasher (I hear "Moooom, why'd you do that" if I put anything in the dishwasher since I apparently put it in the wrong place!), the other puts dishes away. One kid wipes of the table after meals, the other wipes off the counters. One sweeps the kitchen floor, the other takes the garbage out. The younger child assists with his laundry (gathers, sorts, empties pockets, puts away, etc.), the older child (young teen) is wholly responsible for doing his own laundry from start to finish. They both contribute age appropriately to meal prep – the older one will (happily & willingly) prepare meals start to finish.
My kids have each always had age appropriate responsibilities around the house. There's never any arguments or fuss – it's just the way it is. Every family member contributes to the household.
The mother in the original article certainly isn't a hero for going on strike. It merely shows she hasn't bothered to teach her children responsibility from the get-go. She's been the maid, not the parent.
October 11th, 2012
10:16 am
I do ALL the laundry. Every Sunday. I love doing laundry. To me it is so theraputic and I enjoy it. The hampers are put in the laundry room Saturday night. I'm a very early riser, and will have 4 loads finished by noon. I like to "fluff" everything out on the back of the sofa, and when the NFL pregame shows come on, I'll sit and fold/hang up everything, so when the actual games come on, it's all finished. Then I can start cooking…..
@dc – you sound quite bitter. Maybe YOU should make the rules. Or find somewhere else to live. If you don't like the current situation, then change it.
October 11th, 2012
10:33 am
To all these people calling TWG to task for "yelling" at her kids: can you honestly say you've never raised your voice to your children? EVER? If so, I am calling BS.
October 11th, 2012
10:42 am
I yell. Sometimes it's the only way to get their attention. But as a last resort…When I'm totally frustrated and overwhelmed. And they are older, so it's not like I'm hurting their self esteem….
October 11th, 2012
10:43 am
I probably have raised my voice to my child, but honestly I can't remember the last time. Maybe it's because I have only one who is generally cooperative. But if he's not doing what he should be doing, I can't imagine yelling will help the situation.
October 11th, 2012
11:04 am
My kids are responsible for their own laundry, cleaning their rooms and various household chores. Their allowances are dependent on how many of the chores are completed and how well. They started doing their own laundry when they began playing on multiple sports teams. Trying to keep up with all the pieces of their uniforms was so stressful to me. When it comes time for a baseball or football game, it is their responsibility to have it all cleaned and together. So, in the effort to bring up independent children, we started gradually teaching them about doing laundry and it then became their responsibility. I do still assist with stain removal on those lovely white baseball pants, but it is assist, and not take over.
October 11th, 2012
11:17 am
My oldest will throw EVERYTHING into the washing machine at one time. I can't stand that. It MUST be sorted. That's why I do the laundry.
October 11th, 2012
11:17 am
And I think children should not just clean up after themselves, but should be given a role in keeping up the house, in general. Because ALL of us live there. It's not "helping Mom" because it's not mom's job to do it all. And don't get me started on PAYING a kid to do his/her share!
October 11th, 2012
11:18 am
It's actually pretty simple. Find out what each child values more than life itself, and put it at risk if they don't follow the BASIC rules.
It is our job as a parent to raise these children to have the skills it takes to be a responsible adult.
October 11th, 2012
11:23 am
@DB…I love to polish silver! I get that same sense of pride and accomplishment you described for ironing. I however hate to iron :)
@dc deoends on what you consider "women think it is their right to 'set the rules' in the house. " I expect that I can walk up the stairs and down the hall of the house without navigating mine field of crap left by others. I expect that if you ate out of it, you can put it up not leave it where you finished eating as if the magic fairies come get it. I expect that if I put clean and folded laundry on your bed, it will be put up not thrown on the floor. ALL of these are current challenges to our house. I also expect two tweens to clean their bathroom. If that means I make all the rules fine, I make all the rules.
@ Mom of 2 mine did MUCH better at cleaning/helping when they were little. Now it is taking away phones, computers, etc that gets them to clean. I am not sure how old yours are but I have one about to be a teen and she has every sterotypical teen trait of messy room, yell at mom, etc. I have heard comes with that. The 10 yo is starting to show it too. Doesn't mean I put up with it, hence the consequences of no phone etc.
@PS I probably yell more than I should. Mostly b/c my voice bounces in the open area of the house so darn well and I have some hearing loss so I don't actually realize how loud I am. I am actively working on changing that behavior.
October 11th, 2012
11:25 am
@Mayhem "As long as the "common areas" are clean, I'm good. If they want to keep their rooms messy, then close the door. That was my mother's philosophy. I don't have to look at it."
That was my philosophy with my kids' room, too. I figured their rooms were their space to do with as they pleased.
October 11th, 2012
11:26 am
I read a story in Readers Digest a few years ago. The writer's mom served everyone a plate of hay for dinner one night. When they all questioned it, she explained that she never got comments, feedback, or compliments on dinner so she figured it didn't matter what she served.
After that, the family started to notice and appreciate her nightly cooking (so the story went).
October 11th, 2012
11:29 am
Tell your kids to do something once, and don't mention it again until it's almost time to drive them to some extracurricular activity. Then, mention that you aren't leaving to go to soccer practice / the mall / their BFF's house until that chore is done. Suddenly, the tasks they have put off for two days will be done in ten minutes.
October 11th, 2012
11:38 am
I threatened my husband with a strike several weeks ago. He was very inconsiderate about something and I had spent the entire Saturday afternoon doing his laundry, ironing his clothes, caring for our children (one of whom was sick) so that he could go play. I did not follow through, but I told him if it happened again he was on his own for 2 weeks so that he could see that he had it pretty good.
I am with PS and mayhem about food all over the house. It does not happen here. I also am a firm believer in kids doing their part. We also have clean up time in the family room each night and if my 2yo makes a mess, he has to help clean it up to the best of his ability.
If my kids become bratty about helping out when they get older, I will ABSOLUTELY go on strike and let them see all that I do. But I hope that if we set the expectation that everyone cleans up after themselves and everyone chips in, we will not get to that point….
October 11th, 2012
11:46 am
@Sk8ting Momma, Shoe Service is BRILLIANT! I will have to remember that one. I also like the idea of the box that gets your kid's valuable items that are left out and they have to do a really unlikable chore to earn it back.
@dc I do not think any of the women here feels like they get to make the rules in their homes over their husbands, but I certainly get to make the rules in my home over my kids. I am their parent and if I want the home that my husband and I pay for and make comfortable for our children kept a certain way, then I can absolutely set the expectations for my children. One day the will have a teacher/boss that does not love them like I do. I hope that the home training they receive prepares them to accomplish tasks that are expected by others who make arbitrary rules that they must follow or fail school or lose jobs.
October 11th, 2012
12:25 pm
You set expectations, have rules and enforce them.
You give children (and in some cases your spouse) direction and you hold them accountable. As they mature, they will need less direction because you have created good habits.
Parenting isn't that hard, don't try to make it seem so difficult.
October 11th, 2012
1:40 pm
Parenting isn't that hard????? WTF???? How many kids do you have?
Parenting is THE hardest job on earth. You are responsible for raising ADULTS to go out one day into society…..Don't give me that crap….
October 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
I'm a fan of organized clutter. As long as the kitchen is clean and the bathrooms are clean I am learning to let other stuff go (has not been easy). I visited my college student several weeks ago and after staying up until 5:00am to celebrate his birthday with friends, he got up at 8am to clean the bathroom and the "den" where we would be spending the night. As a trade off I closed my eyes when I walked through the kitchen. Proud mom moment :)
October 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
…it is not that hard, unless you want to be an involved parent, since we all know that when you tell kids to do something they always do it because you are the parent and know best and they ALWAYS obey – it is only when they question you about "why", which most kids NEVER do, that it may become more difficult – LOL
October 11th, 2012
2:24 pm
October 11th, 2012
2:24 pm
@Jessica, I completely agree except for the team sports. The teammates didn't leave your kids crap out, and they don't deserve to either play a man short or play with a teammate that hasn't practiced.
October 11th, 2012
3:05 pm
Not bitter at all, just find it interesting that someone thinks their way is gospel.
I have enjoyed doing one thing lately though…and yes, I think of it as a "told you so". I now take the opportunity to "pick up after" my wife..meaning put her stuff away that she leaves on counters, couches, etc. It's seriously funny to see the reaction when she can't find one of her things…. I think it's actually starting to sink in that my kids and I have actually had a valid complaint about her doing this all these years.
October 11th, 2012
3:26 pm
I went on strike this year, when I had my now 9 month old daughter. I have a 17 year old "who" (use to do absolutely nothing for herself); by the way she is off to college next year. I have recommended she seeks a room-mate who is messy; no one would want to live with her.
I admit that all of it is my mistake for washing, cooking and cleaning for her the last 17 years. She doesn't do dishes, cook, clean or take out the trash; unless I demand it.
I will not do the same with my 9 month old, she will start picking up toys at 1 year old. I have a saying now ( even a toddler can do it).
October 11th, 2012
3:26 pm
@dc. that is funny! The mess my kids make irritate me but my husband picking up after me makes me nuts because I can never find anything. My son put it all in perspective. He said, "Dad sees an empty spot so he puts something there, he never considers whether or not it makes sense." Now I understand why getting a roll of paper towels from the garage always involves a ladder and a broom, and we go through a lot of paper towels. Me? I would simply store them by the washing machine on the lower shelf and would save the top shelf for, say, old paint cans!
October 11th, 2012
8:31 pm
A roommate my daughter had, her first year in college, would step out of her clothes and simply leave them on the floor….including underwear. She might be perfect for your daughter MotherofTwo.
October 11th, 2012
10:57 pm
Mayhem- I have two kids, 12 and 9. I make a good living, drive the kids to/from school, shop/cook virtually all meals (I ran a restaurant years ago), I coach sports, work with both on music (they like playing my guitars but they have their own).
I'm rewarded with two great kids and a beautiful, hardworking wife.
It's not that hard to be a good parent.
October 12th, 2012
3:57 pm
Once I realized that I told my kids to clean their rooms, but didn't show them how, and didn't tell them why, etc. I explained what organization was about, why it was helpful and so on. I want them to understand the system and be able to be organized when they leave home…eventually.
October 13th, 2012
4:22 am
I was a mother on Strike. back in 1997…. Kudos for me… But you totally don't win..
As we had two homes at one time working fulltime and then maintaining a rental house out of state.
I had two teens and both were involved in many of activities out side of the home with school . Yes a bit Stressfull when you don't have a compainion to help assist you with the utterly disaster you have to clean out of your home out of state but yet to come home to a disaster after 42 hours of cleaning aimess from renters. Who left trash on the deck which stunk up the house of chicken guts which came in through the vent of the dryer. Which the renyers left on the deck which connected to the vent to the dryer outtake. Talk about wanting to gag. Then left glass on the back deck that was shattered all over.
I called for my hubby for reinforcements and didn't get a great response.
So I did what I had to do. Take the reigns and go with it. I did all the cleaning and it took me over 42 hours by myself to steam clean all the carpets and clean out the fridge and appliances and clean the mess that the renters left. So that it would be in shape for the next renters or ready to sale. to inform you this was a 10 room home I cleaned alone.
Then to come back home after all that work to a house built not only 6 months old. With Trash of pizza boxes and pop cans. Dishes in the sink and what not to say to myslef I had enough….
I Quit ….
But funny enough it doesn't work that way. Kids and llazy spouses will make do with what they have. They will figure out to rinse out what they need and only live off of that.
Strikes don't really work. Been there done that.
As you even said that you seen a slight inprovement but didn't meet your standards. Well guess what no one will ever meet your standards except for you.
I cooked all the meals, did all the housework and yard work and maintained a house out of state and in state. Plus worked an outside job and took care of 2 children with one heck of a lazy husband.
Strikes don't work only appreciation as the children grow they will find out what you have done and want to run the same guidelines for cleanliness you tought them.
If they don't see that once they move out then they are the only ones that have to deal with the mess and clutter of their lifestyle..
Plus once the children move out you don't have to deal with all that mess. So either be paitient and let them grow and be an at home parent and do all the wonderfull things you can do for your children and let them participate and learn responsibility. Or just put up and shut up….
That is your choice….


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PORT ST. LUCIE -- As 2012 comes to a close, looking back over the past 12 months shows Port St. Lucie residents experienced both the good and the bad.
Here, in no particular order, is a small sampling of what city residents witnessed, as 2012 becomes part of the history books.
Digital Domain closes
One of the biggest shocks to the city happened on Sept. 7, when Digital Domain Media Group closed its doors, putting more than 300 people out of work instantly.
Within weeks, the parent company filed for bankruptcy and was sold to Galloping Horse America, a division of a Beijing media company, as well as Reliance MediaWorks, an Indian company. But the deal did not include the building in Port St. Lucie.
Instead, the office equipment and supplies inside of it have been auctioned off, and the building is currently on the market looking for a new tenant.
Crosstown Parkway direction decided
At a January city council meeting, the council unanimously agreed to take the next step in the Crosstown Parkway construction by completing a final environmental impact state for the Federal Highway Administration.
It was decided to extend the parkway along West Virginia Drive, west of the north fork of the St. Lucie River, to the existing intersection of U.S. 1 and Village Green Drive. It is estimated the final extension will be about 2 miles long and help relieve congestion on Prima Vista and Port St. Lucie Boulevards.
City manager fired
In March, the Port St. Lucie City Council met in a special meeting to discuss the accountability of a number of city officials.
The actions of then-city manager Jerry Bentrott, city attorney Robert Orr and Port St. Lucie Police Chief Brian Reuther were called into question after city police stopped an assistant city attorney for erratic driving.
The attorney was driven home and did not receive any citations or field sobriety tests. Afterward, she was suspended without pay for five days, and then later fired.
During the special meeting, the council voted to fire Mr. Bentrott, and then named Gregory Oravec, who was currently the assistant city manager, as the interim. Mr. Oravec was later named city manager.
New police chief hired
A new police chief came to Port St. Lucie, but it took a few months.
After Police Chief Brian Reuther retired, a nationwide search began for the next chief. The city council officially chose Craig Novick after an exhaustive interview process in June. He first turned down and then accepted the position. But by July, he had declined it again, calling the politics in the city "brutal."
But in August, acting Police Chief John Bolduc, a long-time officer in Port St. Lucie, was officially given the title by Mr. Oravec.
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The community came together in shock and compassion on the afternoon of March 26 when a collision between a St. Lucie County school bus and a semitrailer carrying sod collided at the corner of Okeechobee Road and Midway Road in western St. Lucie County.
The bus was traveling from, among other schools, Francis K. Sweet Elementary in Fort Pierce.
One student on the bus, Aaron Beauchamp, was killed, and 14 other students were injured, along with the bus driver, Albert Hazen.
In September, Mr. Hazen received a six-month license suspension and a $1,000 fine.
Elections show new face, some stumbles
Following a close election for more than one member of Port St. Lucie government, after the dust settled, Ron Bowen took the title of city councilman. He replaced retiring councilman Jack Kelly.
The other local official who also ran this year was Michelle Berger, who was able to retain her seat as a city councilwoman.
The elections this year, however, had a few stumbling blocks when machine and vote counting issues came to light in Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker's office. The issues led to a recount of the Fort Pierce mayor's race, as well as a heatedly contested race for congress between Patrick Murphy and Allen West. Mr. Murphy prevailed.
State election officials who traveled to the county afterward stated the need for better equipment and training.
But the city also saw the residents of Beau Rivage, who reside in the southern part of St. Lucie County, vote in August to officially become part of Martin County. The boundary change for the 129-acre community will become official by July 2013.
Emails lead to censure of mayor
Emails written more than a year ago got Mayor JoAnn Faiella into a little hot water in July.
It began when a Port St. Lucie resident spoke out at a city council meeting, and read portions of private emails that were written by Mayor Faiella to a private citizen last year. In the emails, the mayor referred to a city attorney as well as a state investigation.
The mayor later issued a public apology, saying "politics is a tough and humbling arena."
But the city council asked for an official reprimand, and got it when an official censure reprimanding the mayor for her actions was received.
World Trade Center beams find home at civic center
In February, the city council voted unanimously to keep two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center housed at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
The larger piece, about 20-feet long, now resides in a permanent display in front of the civic center that was built this year in time for the Sept. 11 memorial services.
The smaller piece, approximately 3-feet long, is now used as a "traveling" artifact, and is housed inside the civic center when it is not being shown at local schools and other organizations.
The steel came from the Port Authority of New York, and brings the total number of steel pieces in the county to four. The other pieces are at the Mets stadium and in front of the fire department.
Schools close, others open
It was a time for saying both hello and goodbye to schools in Port St. Lucie this year.
Citing budget cuts, Florida Atlantic University closed its Treasure Coast campus in Port St. Lucie in June. The campus was used by both FAU and Indian River State College, and had been a presence in the city since 2004.
Since that time, IRSC has announced it would use the buildings left by FAU for expansion of its own classes and programs.
Nearby, the College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast opened its doors for the first time in September. Starting with just ninth-grade students, the school will expand as the students move up in grade level.
This is the third charter school to be opened in Port St. Lucie and the first to offer high-school classes.
Road connects old to new
While only two-tenths of a mile long, the final completion of Fairgreen Road in Port St. Lucie from Salvatierra Boulevard to Crosstown Parkway ended years of aggravation for residents.
In May, the city council voted to finish the road, left undeveloped by developers, using money from the city's budget for resurfacing roads.
Spearheaded by Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Shannon Martin, the project cost approximately $200,000, and will shave minutes off rescue vehicle response times.
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I was reading a new favorite blog, The Glamourai by Kelly Framel (yes, I am a little late to this scene). Her style is undeniably artistic and completely appeals to the visual artist in me. She has elegance, flair and drama, but always with a sense of fun. She recently designed a dress with Josie Natori that she wore for the launch of her limited edition Coach purse (those who also launched purses that day were Emily, author of Cupcakes and Cashmere; Karla, author of Karla's Closet; and Krystal, author of What is Reality Anyway?). I was instantly in awe and the dress is amazing. The dress was later auctioned on ebay and the proceeds went to Women in Need, a charity for disadvantaged women (Josie Natori is on the board). The dress sold for $710!
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Geno Smith agrees to four-year deal with Jets
The Jets locked up their quarterback of the future Monday, that is, if he can beat out the guy crowned with the same title four years ago.
Second-round pick Geno Smith inked a four-year, $5 million deal with the Jets Monday morning. And while the deal was hardly unexpected, it is the first completed by Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports.
Smith fell in the 2013 NFL Draft after being projected by many analysts as a Top-10 pick and the first quarterback off the board. Instead, he fell to the second round at No. 39 overall and was the second signal caller selected behind E.J. Manuel (No. 16 overall to Buffalo).
He fired his agent the week after the draft, though he said it had nothing to do with his precipitous drop in the draft. He signed with Roc Nation Sports and was represented in the contract signing by agent Kim Miale.
According to sources, the Jets were not looking to draft Smith with either their No. 9 pick or No. 13 pick. But when Smith fell in their lap in the second round they pulled the trigger.
The team used their two first-round picks on Alabama corner Dee Milliner and Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. Both remain unsigned as training camp opens this week. General manager John Idzik said last month during minicamp the team "would anticipate having everybody there ready for training camp."
Smith fell due to his unfamiliarity playing under center in a pro-style offense and a reputation he earned for not being a hard worker while at West Virginia. He has denied that claim.
The rookie is expected to be in a battle with incumbent Sanchez for the starting position as the regular season opens. Head coach Rex Ryan called the competition even in last month's minicamp.
"I think it'll be clear when that time comes and you usually probably play a game or so and we'll see what happens when you get into live competition," Ryan said of determining who will start. "I think it's probably the best way to judge a guy, anyway."
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Out of the Netherlands now comes forth a new generation of Dutch Masters: The Q4 – The QuadraphoniQuartet (Arts The Beatdoctor, Sense & STW).
Three individual names, with individual styles, combine forces and together reach a new plateau in sample composition.
Hundreds of obscure records where chopped to their bare essentials to collectively create this multi-dimensional sound trip: Sound Surroundings offers a new look on a retro sound system: Quadraphonic music. Although this time around, it's not 4 speakers, but 3 musicians and 1 listener creating the square of sound.
Features: Curra Suarez, Pax, Terryman, Unorthadox & BLS. Artwork & original paintings by Gordon & letterings by the Binh.
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The Q4, Joe Kickass, Lewis Parker, John Robinson, Robot Koch at Radio LDBK and Rhythm Incursions
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Rhythm Incursions return to the regular broadcasts with the first show of the year. The whole show is a look forward to the new year and most of the artists are worthy of being ones to watch for 2010. Alongside this Laurent got new music from the likes of Mr Chop & CL Smooth, Ernest Gonzales, Aquadrop, Jose James, Hyperdub, Lone, Robot Koch, The Q4, Greymatter and more.
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OUT NOW: PMC057 - Joe Kickass "Let Me Introduce" Digital, DWLD
Let me introduce Joe Kickass, a young and eager cat with many talents and a great passion for everything oldskool. Frustrated by most of today's hiphop, Joe drops the accessories and takes it back to basics. With him contributing ill illustrations to the artwork and composing on five of the six tracks, it's fair to say this EP proves that he's more then just your average MC.
With a full length album droppin' later this year, Project: Mooncircle brings you this debut release to let the world get aquainted with their newest adition. The beats are raw, gritty and drenched with soul and jazz influences. Joe tops them off with his raw voice, high impact lyrics and on point delivery.
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Lewis Parker (Project: Mooncircle), V. Raeter, Binh, Gordon and Suff Daddy (Melting Pot Music) @ Radio Fritz! 08:00 PM – 20th of January with Pyranja.
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How To Green Clean the Grout In Your Bathroom
Let's face it. Grout is nobody's friend. It's usually bright white, which just means Every. Little. Blemish. Shows. It's porous, so stains soak in and stick around. And it's pretty skinny, making it all the more difficult to get to. But here we have it: a little help to make your least favorite chore a little more bearable.
What You Need
Ingredients An arsenal of green cleaning products, namely baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach.
Equipment: A grout brush (or old toothbrush), and maybe a steam cleaner for tough-to-fight grime. (See below.)
We'll start out with the lightweights and move down the list to heavier-duty eco cleaners. They're all good for superficial cleaning, maintaining, and getting rid of a little mold that's built up over a couple of months. For extra grime, see steps 5 through 7.
1. Grab an old toothbrush or a small grout cleaning brush. We'd recommend the special purpose tool because grout brushes have sturdier bristles and are a little bigger, but an old toothbrush will totally work in a pinch.
2. Start simple. Spray the affected area with a 50-50 mixture of vinegar and water, and then scrub with the brush. *Here's a tip: forget straight lines, and scrub in circles to remove more grossness from the grout.
3. If that's not doing the trick, reach for the baking soda. Make a paste by mixing baking soda with water, then spread the mixture along the grout.
4. Using the brush, scrub the baking soda mixture into the grout, again in circular motions. Rinse well and repeat if necessary.
5. Try out a steam cleaner. You can rent one from most home improvement stores.
6. If that's not enough, turn to a non-toxic oxygen bleach—which is normally combo of borax or sodium percarbonate. Just like baking soda, make a thick paste to scrub into the grout.
7. Leave the paste on the grout for about 15 minutes, and then scrub it off and rinse well.
That should do it! If you have any more eco-friendly grout cleaning tips, be sure to share.
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Images: Tile: Bedrock Industries; Oxy-Boost; Vinegar: Flickr member Elyce Feliz; Borax: Flickr member Ben Sutherland, Baking soda: Kathryn Wright.
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what kind of tiles are in the first picture? they are beautiful!
When I moved in, my new place had a serious case of mold in the shower. I bought a small, portable, steam cleaner and now use that seasonally to keep the mold out of my bathroom. I love not having to use harsh chemicals and not having to rinse the grout over and over again to get rid of the baking soda.
@meplus3: I added the photo links below, so you can click through to find the Bedrock Industries tile from the first photo. Happy browsing!
I'm going to have to try the steam cleaner option. I have tried vinegar, baking soda and oxygen bleach but they all required so much time and energy and the results weren't great. Thanks for the tip!
So, in other words, keep scrubbing fruitlessly like I have been or buy a steam cleaner. I can't say I feel too satisfied with this article. I hate grout.
absolutely love those green tiles!
I have been thinking about getting a steam cleaner for a while. Is there a brand you recommend? thx
i just moved out of an apartment with the WORST shower grout mildew I'd ever seen. No bathroom cleaner would ever take it off. Read this, went to work with baking soda paste and a toothbrush, a little tedious but worked like a charm. now my old landlord can show off a shower with perfectly white grout. cost me $1.50 between the toothbrush and the soda.
I second allisonnf's comment. I have seriously stubborn stains apparently.
woah, woah, everybody!!!!!! ditch the chemicals--even the "natural" ones!! get yourself a stash of Mr. Clean Magic erasers for goodness sakes! Takes the stuff off the grout-- no elbow grease. You will, however, need one pad per shower, maybe two. I buy the cheap ones from the dollar store.
My favorite combo is to mix half baking soda, half borax (which also prevents mildew), a squirt of dish soap (grease cutting) and then enough water to make it into a frosting-like past. Spread it all over, let it sit 15 minutes and then scrub. You can also add a couple tablespoons of cream of tartar to the mix which whitens if you have stains. It's still labour-intensive, but it works. I would love to try a steam cleaner too.
oops, that's paste...not past.
I find that a spray of hydrogen peroxide after cleaning helps the stains fade away with no smelly fumes!
I have been told not to use vinegar on grout because the acid in it erodes it.
get a sonic scrubber. I love mine for bathroom grout. It's seriously amazing.
just discovered, completely by accident, that "magic erasers" are AMAZING at cleaning grout!!!! I was SO shocked that SO LITTLE EFFORT was required to completely remove all mildew and grime as i cleaned my entire bath area in about 5 min..no chemicals, just water, and very LITTLE elbow grease.
The grout in the master shower of our new house had soap scum buildup that was so thick and nasty I didn't even want to finish cleaning it. I called Stanley Steemer. They came out and used this awesome brush thing with steam and some cleaner and it looked like the shower was just installed when they finished. They also sealed the grout and it's much easier to keep clean. I had a seamless fiberglass shower in my old house and even though they aren't as pretty I'd prefer that. SO much easier to clean!
This is completely unrelated to grout.... But could you tell me where you found your tile? I love it!


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Etched Siren Anniversary Mug - White, 14 fl oz
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Etched Siren Anniversary Mug - White, 14 fl oz
Using our Siren as a muse, we designed this 14-fl oz white ceramic mug with gold embellishments to help celebrate one of our favorite coffees, Anniversary Blend. The mug's minimalist art is both simple and striking, with single etched lines giving shape to the Siren's profile and texture of her hair and tail. The shape of the mug itself has a hand-molded feel. Hand wash only. Do not microwave.