Elsewhere, over at Yahoo Voices, Lisa Riggs explains how to
make a semi-permanent office
of sorts out
of cardboard boxes (think boxes as the desk and computer) and over at Parenthood 360, Kristen M. Anderson suggests setting up «a mini office for your toddler» complete with crayons and
scrap pieces paper, to keep your little one occupied while you work.
Materials • Rubbing alcohol (70 percent isopropyl alcohol) • Measuring spoons • Small bowl • Three long strands
of human hair (about 20 centimeters long) • Cotton swabs • Measuring tape or ruler • Thin, flat
piece of plastic that can easily be cut (about 8.0 cm long and 8.0 cm wide), such as from the lid
of a disposable deli container • Scissors (strong enough to cut the plastic
piece) • Dime • Tape • Two small nails • Glue •
Scrap piece of wood or flat Styrofoam (about 25 cm long and 10 cm wide) • Hammer • Pencil or pen • Hair dryer • Plastic box that can be sealed and is large enough to fit the wood or Styrofoam
piece inside
of it • Wet sponge or small towel (either
paper or cloth) Preparation •
Make a solution
of 25 percent rubbing alcohol and 75 percent water by mixing one tablespoon
of water with one teaspoon
of rubbing alcohol in a small bowl.