https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:16:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-976150 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:11:02 +0000 shopaholic 976150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: OMGosh that room - everything - is gorgeous!!! Can I just start over and move in there? Thanks for the idea! I should probably find a few short runners like that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-973011 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:57:03 +0000 Smurfette 973011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I love this too. I hadn't thought about using runners that way before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-972935 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:40:55 +0000 LuLu Mom 972935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: ooh love this, everything about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-972929 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:39:55 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 972929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Saw this set up with 8 chairs and it made me think of your table. I like the way the napkin adds color, but still shows off the China.</p> <p>[attach=3033/13/mqpnuj.400x600.4a65ddd8a1f5afa16eca6141fa2ca2fc.jpeg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958659 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:48:14 +0000 Smurfette 958659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would lose either the runner or placemats. Don't return them, but every couple weeks, switch it up and use one or the other. </p> <p>I like the idea of just having 6 chairs out. It looks crowded. A napkin with a pop of color would look great too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958629 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:39:45 +0000 shopaholic 958629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: Ooh! I like this idea! Thanks! I was planning to get some chargers anyway. I can look for some purple tones for some color! But admittedly, I love non-color colors (metallics, whites, greys). But I will be looking for some subtle colored accents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958612 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:36:31 +0000 photojane 958612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd lose the place-mats &amp; replace them with chargers slightly larger than the dinner plate. Do you have any colors in the living room/kitchen that you could bring in to the dining room with the chargers? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958553 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:17:52 +0000 shopaholic 958553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Yes. I'm thinking I should just return the place-mats. I'm not returning the runner since I've owned that since it came out. </p> <p>@looch: Thanks! That's a good point! Yes! I need to find some napkins and napkin rings I like for more pop!</p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: That does sound nice for just leaving it out on display. But we actually always need extra chairs for when we have people over! I guess we really need a bigger table (but I can't even fathom how we'd fit it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958254 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:38:46 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 958254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd lose the runner and placemats since your table for 8 is close together. You could add a napkin atop the China.</p> <p>Or lose two chairs...could you place elsewhere in the room? Then you could set the table for six and use the placemats or runner only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958182 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:09:44 +0000 looch 958182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do a tablecloth instead of the placemats and runner. I would also probably keep the centerpiece very simple if you are laying out all of the place settings, so either candlesticks or just the bowl with some colored balls in there.</p> <p>I personally like the look of dark wood against the snowy china, but I realize that most people aren't fans of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-958176 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:07:18 +0000 MrsTiz 958176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you could lose the runner..or the placemats. I like both but it's too much together. I'd suggest a colored cloth napkin folded in some fancy way and maybe a fake flower arrangement in the middle, or some color glass balls in that dish you have out? I looveee your china and flatware, it just needs some color! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-957569 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:58:37 +0000 spaniellove 957569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had this dilemma with my table - the runner and placemats have to overlap a little to fit, and it looks best when they complement each other but don't match. Just for every day your table probably looks great with just the runner and what you have on it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-957560 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:54:47 +0000 chopsuey 957560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a formal dining table (waiting til we move to buy one!). The place mats do look too big with your runner though.. </p> <p>Btw, love your China and flatware!</p> <p>I'll be back with suggestions later! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dining-table-accessories#post-957545 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:49:38 +0000 shopaholic 957545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This post (<a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-your-dining-table#post-952873" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-your-dining-table#post-952873</a>) made me think about keeping my dining table set nicely. Since our front door opens right into the formal living room and dining room (open concept). I went out and bought matching place-mats (on sale now) for our table runner. Usually, I just keep a table runner and some candles or decorative bowl out. Our table seats 8. It seems like it's too small for place-mats and runner? </p> <p>I'd love suggestions and/or pictures from your dining table set-up! I'll probably be up all night looking on Pinterest! What would you do? Return the place-mats? Buy smaller mix/match place-mats? Ideas welcomed!</p> <p>P.S. That post also made me finally bust out our wedding china (and it's been almost 5 years!)</p> <p>[attach=2730/13/mqf128.600x450.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2730/13/mqf12b.450x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933745 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:08:55 +0000 mynoahbear 933745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually live in China. We moved here last year when LO was 10 months. She started her vaccines in Tokyo following the US guidelines and just continued on schedule here. We are in Beijing so no extra vaccines were required though since its a major city and not rural. Our ped did mention that if LO was susceptible to mosquito bites, we should think about getting her the Japanese encephalitis vaccine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933679 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:37:52 +0000 lolabee 933679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok! Great to know! That was one of the concerns we had, thank you, I appreciate it. I may have some more questions for you in the future...</p> <p>Enjoy your trip, it will be so much fun with your LO's being the age they are! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933648 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:28:41 +0000 mrbee 933648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lolabee: We didn't do any special vaccines for the kids... other than their normal vaccine schedule. Bee and I were both up to date on our vaccines, otherwise we probably would've gotten some booster shots.</p> <p>Bee talks a bit about how we prepped for the trip here!<br /> <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/08/15/packing-for-an-international-trip-with-an-infant-and-a-toddler/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/08/15/packing-for-an-international-trip-with-an-infant-and-a-toddler/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933630 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:23:15 +0000 lolabee 933630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Yay!! So glad you replied! I just was reading the thread on your trip, GORGEOUS! It looks like you had the most incredible time. </p> <p>Do you mind me asking what you and Mrs.Bee did in regards to vaccines? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933619 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:18:41 +0000 mrbee 933619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: @lolabee: Yup Olive was 10 months!</p> <p>We're going again next month, and she'll be 22 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933602 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:10:55 +0000 lolabee 933602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are awesome, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933597 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:09:09 +0000 Raindrop 933597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mrs. Bee wrote about this subject a lot</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/09/06/our-first-family-international-trip/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/09/06/our-first-family-international-trip/</a></p> <p>I think Olivia was 1ish?</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/09/10/packing-checklist-for-flying-with-children/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/09/10/packing-checklist-for-flying-with-children/</a></p> <p>Here is a packing checklist... at the bottom of this post are a lot of helpful links to other post about traveling internationally with a young child. ^_^</p> <p>Good luck! How fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-outside-of-north-america-with-a-7-month-old#post-933464 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:19:23 +0000 lolabee 933464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bees! Is there anyone that has traveled with their LO's to the Philippines and/or China? We may have the opportunity to go on a trip when our LO is 7 months old. (insert CRAZY excitement!!) The problem is he obviously won't be fully vaccinated (we are also on an alternate schedule, not sure if that matters). What protocols did you follow? What did you doctor/ped recommend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-613569 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:53:36 +0000 irene 613569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: @honeybear: Thanks! No Taiwan and Hong Kong are not considered China. Different administration and moral standards. I'll check those out...!</p> <p>I found this one last night too and it is made in Japan, but the comments say it is a bit small:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/650ml-Lunch-Bento-Green-Japan/dp/B001IJBMLI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362495166&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=bento+box" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/650ml-Lunch-Bento-Green-Japan/dp/B001IJBMLI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362495166&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=bento+box</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612882 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:25:40 +0000 honeybear 612882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of bentos are made in Japan, but they are more expensive. </p> <p>Here's one we have: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-2-Tiered-Bento-Frog-Face/dp/B00200L84A/ref=pd_sim_k_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-2-Tiered-Bento-Frog-Face/dp/B00200L84A/ref=pd_sim_k_1</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612871 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:22:00 +0000 Anagram 612871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This one is made in USA, is BPA free and super cute!</p> <p><a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/goodbyn-lunch-version-p-3151.html?slave_id=3568&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728619" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/goodbyn-lunch-version-p-3151.html?slave_id=3568&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728619</a></p> <p>And this one is not a cute, but it looks functional. It's made in Taiwan. I don't know your political beliefs, but I'm assuming you are counting that as China? =) <a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/bento-lunch-black-blum-p-3458.html?slave_id=3459&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728159" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/bento-lunch-black-blum-p-3458.html?slave_id=3459&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728159</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612784 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:33:51 +0000 singingbee 612784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anything at the container store, perhaps? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612750 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:24:01 +0000 irene 612750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so i guess no one has any suggestions.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-611592 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:10:33 +0000 irene 611592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there anything that China doesn't make????</p> <p>We are now using the EasyLunchboxes (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/EasyLunchboxes-3-compartment-Containers-BPA-Free-Easy-Open/dp/B004UIRUJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362424017&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=EasyLunchboxes" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/EasyLunchboxes-3-compartment-Containers-BPA-Free-Easy-Open/dp/B004UIRUJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362424017&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=EasyLunchboxes</a>) for packing LO's lunch at daycare. While I love the bento style with so many compartments, it is so simple, easy, convenient, BPA free, microwave safe and dish washer safe and all, it is made in China. </p> <p>And when I find something that is not made in China, it didn't say it is BPA...etc. free.</p> <p>I am not trying to be difficult but when it comes to things that touches food, I am really trying to use things that are NOT made in China. However there seems to be no good options out there! I know there was this laptop lunchbox (<a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/laptop-lunch-bento-p-3997.html?slave_id=3990&#038;gclid=CIvOnqnh47UCFQODnQodrHsAZw" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/laptop-lunch-bento-p-3997.html?slave_id=3990&#038;gclid=CIvOnqnh47UCFQODnQodrHsAZw</a>) that is made in USA, but I do not like the design at all. I don't like how there are so many components it is just a nightmare to wash every day.</p> <p>LO's daycare doesn't accept glass containers, so that option is also out of the door...</p> <p>Are there any good bento boxes out there that are NOT made in China, and are BPA, PVC, and phthalates free, and microwaveable and dishwasher-safe at the same time, that you'd recommend?</p> <p>ETA: Just in case you think I am being offensive... I am Chinese myself. haha. Yes. I don't trust my own kind especially when we read 100 times more horrible news than just China-imported poisonous pet food a few years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-displayuse-your-china-cabinet#post-464345 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:19:46 +0000 shopaholic 464345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I know! Baby-proofing is hard! We've slowly tried to move some things with our nephews and my BFF's baby having gotten into things and broken things. At least slipcovers are washable! :)</p> <p>Also, I realized you must not have earthquakes where you live! I'd be scared of standing the plates up. One little earthquake and they'd all be broken?!?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-displayuse-your-china-cabinet#post-464341 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:18:23 +0000 shopaholic 464341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some terrible reflections on the glass (still wrapping presents!) but here's our china cabinet. I'm wondering if most people just stack dishes and plates inside or what? I have one plate on a stand and some bowls stacked b/c my ILs threw away the boxes while they were stored at their house. </p> [attach=2730/12/mfk0io.600x446.CHINACAB.jpg]