tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post6626578017568361559..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Hooked On: The Kitchen TimerAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89654318377977149892009-08-16T10:20:15.007-04:002009-08-16T10:20:15.007-04:00i use my kitchen timer for laundry. since my laun...i use my kitchen timer for laundry. since my laundry's in the basement, i set it after i put a load in the wash and dryer. it reminds me to take it out and helps me get the laundry run through quickly:o)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905838295347550677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-67434603177812392852009-08-16T10:13:06.820-04:002009-08-16T10:13:06.820-04:00You lucky girl! The timer works for you. :-) I ...You lucky girl! The timer works for you. :-) I can so relate to needing naptime to unwind from mommying. I remember those days. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-74355841949572675002009-08-16T00:01:23.639-04:002009-08-16T00:01:23.639-04:00That is such an amazing tip!!!! I'm gonna hav...That is such an amazing tip!!!! I'm gonna have to try that with my little twins. I wonder if the my big twins would fall for it, too???<br /><br />Your comment about wanting to give yourself a lobotomy with a dull kitchen knife was classic!!!! I have felt the same way too but I never described it as perfectly as you did!!!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743718606624231459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-90130890159071085822009-08-15T23:14:31.281-04:002009-08-15T23:14:31.281-04:00I've also used it when they got very whiney an...I've also used it when they got very whiney and just wouldn't stop. I'd tell them they had so many minutes to whine (usually 5) and set the time for 2 minutes. When it went off, I'd tell them, okay, all done. Worked like a dream. I've had a kid sobbing like his heart was breaking hear the timer ding and it was like turning off a faucet. Of course, shorting the time on it is probably the reason they can't tell 'just a few minutes' to a half an hour as teens...but I figure that's my fault. ;D<br /><br />And it worked for computer games, baths, etc.Susie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663241365525328953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-43811577712462573462009-08-15T21:44:59.661-04:002009-08-15T21:44:59.661-04:00I love the timer idea. That's brilliant. I use...I love the timer idea. That's brilliant. I used to use one for my son when he was playing computer games. When the timer went off, he had to turn the computer off. That was mostly because I'd lose track of time, though! :-)Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-76811299504425803542009-08-15T14:33:16.344-04:002009-08-15T14:33:16.344-04:00I've got to get a timer soon. My kid has broke...I've got to get a timer soon. My kid has broken 2 so far. Do they make one out of titanium?<br /><br />Happy Saturday Sharefest!delilah s. dawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483148894206203773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6543483428192648292009-08-15T12:36:37.877-04:002009-08-15T12:36:37.877-04:00Great idea using a timer. It takes the you out of...Great idea using a timer. It takes the you out of the picture and puts it on the "timer". Blogging is my sanity too:) Have a great weekend friend.Farmgirl Paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205054615599523192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-38346037086991679172009-08-15T11:49:30.371-04:002009-08-15T11:49:30.371-04:00What a great idea! I don't have any kids who ...What a great idea! I don't have any kids who nap still! and even when they were babies...only one of them was ever a very good napper! I was always jealous of other moms whose kids napped every day.<br /><br />I just consoled myself with the fact that all of my babies slept through the night by 8 weeks.Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-49564819843337877372009-08-15T11:22:21.796-04:002009-08-15T11:22:21.796-04:00I just read your comment over at Olive Rue. I thou...I just read your comment over at Olive Rue. I thought I'd speed things up a bit and become a follower ;-).<br />I have been thinking about a blog makeover too, maybe 200 followers is a nice goal to aim for, good idea!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617133305191792462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-45887703179710469772009-08-15T09:53:49.733-04:002009-08-15T09:53:49.733-04:00I love the timer too! I was completely shocked w...I love the timer too! I was completely shocked when it worked with my 3 1/2 yr. old too. I use it to signal the end of play time outside, on the computer, and other transition times. I don't know why it works better than my VOICE, but love it.<br /><br />I also use it for myself. When kids go down for a nap, I set the timer for 10 or 20 minutes to clean or use computer so that the rest of the time I can do something fun and relaxing (or take a nap myself!)Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084271044740867356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-9834595944197578572009-08-14T23:29:07.340-04:002009-08-14T23:29:07.340-04:00That's a great idea. Works for other things t...That's a great idea. Works for other things too.<br />Here's a trick for when they get a little older and don't want to fall asleep but you still want them to have quiet time: get a clock radio and set it for 'sleep to music', usually that's 59 minutes. On a soothing, quiet station, of course. Tell them they can get up when the music shuts off. If they happen to be awake then, they get to get up, but often, they've fallen asleep!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-37495352425464094562009-08-14T23:10:32.240-04:002009-08-14T23:10:32.240-04:00Haha this is too funny!! I love it. AND we are hav...Haha this is too funny!! I love it. AND we are having a GIANT neighborhood (kinda) garagesale-bake-sale-BBQ tomorrow at my house. The things we are selling; you would be in heaven!! I wanna shop at my own garage sale! haha I thought of you :)Rhiannon Bossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154162917516834299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-82944328853295999442009-08-14T15:23:23.633-04:002009-08-14T15:23:23.633-04:00The timer is my best friend at our house!! We use ...The timer is my best friend at our house!! We use it for just about everything!!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397078414781074612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-55547334540728729452009-08-14T11:49:46.267-04:002009-08-14T11:49:46.267-04:00What do you think about using timers for other sit...What do you think about using timers for other situations? Like in the office, for my boss?? I think I'll give it a try :)Menden @ Skinny Mennyhttp://skinnymenny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-39595974891386641512009-08-14T09:57:21.698-04:002009-08-14T09:57:21.698-04:00I am a firm believer that the timer is one of man&...I am a firm believer that the timer is one of man's best inventions! What can't it solve?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-7538160138312059712009-08-14T09:49:58.248-04:002009-08-14T09:49:58.248-04:00I loved this post! My kids are all teenagers now,...I loved this post! My kids are all teenagers now, but it is so fun to remember those long ago days. I loved my nap time too.<br /><br />A quiet house and then those sleepy eyes and pink cheeks when they woke up so happy to see each other and me.<br /><br />Yep, happy days! <br />Enjoy them.<br /><br />Becky K.<br />Hospitality LaneBecky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-36179048653029665932009-08-14T09:21:32.032-04:002009-08-14T09:21:32.032-04:00Too cute! That's one to put on the back burne...Too cute! That's one to put on the back burner when I have some kiddies of my own. :-)Nadir @ Hodgepodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907912661864571362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-82993018486411883602009-08-14T08:27:32.892-04:002009-08-14T08:27:32.892-04:00Great idea! I'm thinking of a way to use it o...Great idea! I'm thinking of a way to use it on my husband...hmmmmm...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073784142254610233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-71081627995057157852009-08-13T23:59:40.469-04:002009-08-13T23:59:40.469-04:00What a great idea. My son is only 7 months right n...What a great idea. My son is only 7 months right now, so naptime "usually" isn't an issue, but I will keep this in mind for the future.Michigan Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140579236618954879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-40868963825005257882009-08-13T22:50:34.595-04:002009-08-13T22:50:34.595-04:00What a cute post! Amazing what a little timer can...What a cute post! Amazing what a little timer can accomplish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59554440862420757992009-08-13T22:36:05.163-04:002009-08-13T22:36:05.163-04:00Well at least I have a trick now before I even hav...Well at least I have a trick now before I even have kids! Thanks you're great! Plus a lobotomy with a dull kitchen knife = priceless.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887091529580727270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-70129742470414734942009-08-13T21:58:42.313-04:002009-08-13T21:58:42.313-04:00Yes, the timer must be obeyed. Good trick.
I use...Yes, the timer must be obeyed. Good trick. <br /><br />I use it to remind me that I turned the stove on to heat water for tea. I hate to admit how many times I sat at the computer "for just a minute" and let the pot boil dry!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com