What Are Some Rules You Have in Your Home?

[will227457]

clearly i am not...it would seem my ignorance knows no bounds....please show me were its says that the alcohol does not burn off.....PAM stay away from italian and french cuisine, and lets be honest a no alcohol rule in the house if a person in recovery lives there makes sense i will not argue that...

but in reality the use of alcohol in cooking will not affect the food to which the alcohol has been added if the food is fully heated following the addition of the alcohol. With heat the alcohol oxides and only the flavoring remains.

[pam]

This isn't a debate over whether alcohol burns off. That's not even the issue.

[Jenamarie]

Behold the power of Google:

Does alcohol burn off in cooking?

[Jenamarie]

Our house rules:

Don't kill eachother.

Inside voices.

No swearing.

No alcohol, smoking, or any sort of drug (legal or otherwise) that isn't being used for appropriate medical purposes.

Take off your shoes when you come inside (you step in all sorts of stuff outside, and I don't want it getting on the floors with a crawling baby in the house). Kids' shoes go on their beds until I can put them away in their closet, parents' shoes go on the shoe rack by the door.

Laundry left in the basket is NOT meant for hide'n'seek.

No jumping on the couch (the rule most often broken).

FLUSH the toilet! (my 5 year old forgets a lot)

Dirty dishes on the table, in the sink, or in the dishwasher, depending on your ability. (3 year old can leave it on the table, the 33 year old can't )

We go to church on Sunday unless you're sick.

That's all I can think of just now. We don't have very many hard'n'fast rules.

[will227457]

look i can use google also....

Truth or Fiction: Does alcohol burn off in food? - General Chowhounding Topics - Chowhound

[pam]

I think if you read most of the comments in your link you will find most have said that it doesn't entirely burn off. Unless you cook or bake for a very lengthy period of time.

[Churchmouse]

When my daughter was still living at home my wife and she had a rule "PUT THE SEAT DOWN", but it never matttered much to me:):):)

[Mahone]

When my daughter was still living at home my wife and she had a rule "PUT THE SEAT DOWN", but it never matttered much to me:):):)

They need it down, we need it up, what's the issue?

It seems a lot of house rules require people to remove their shoes before entering, I personally cannot stand to not be wearing shoes other than when wearing night clothes. I don't entirely know why, but I just have to be wearing them. I know I get cramp a lot more easily if I'm not wearing any and when I'm busy on a weekend and continually going in and out of the house all day, it's not very productive to have to keep removing and putting footwear back on. So I don't bother with that rule personally.

[Churchmouse]

We live on a farm. When I come in my shoes usually don't smell of rose petals. I remove the shoes.:)

[miztrniceguy]

Don't touch momma and daddy's computers.

My son doesn't do well with this one. They had one I put together for them to use(no internet) but my son wouldn't stay out of the settings. kept changing things and opening things. Even changed the avatars for the user sign on screen. I've never even seen the setting for that. Just kept seeing different ones for people's names. My wife was frustrated by his constantly saying "momma can you fix it" while she was busy.

I can google, too google - Google Search

[Mahone]

Don't touch momma and daddy's computers.

My son doesn't do well with this one. They had one I put together for them to use(no internet) but my son wouldn't stay out of the settings. kept changing things and opening things. Even changed the avatars for the user sign on screen. I've never even seen the setting for that. Just kept seeing different ones for people's names. My wife was frustrated by his constantly saying "momma can you fix it" while she was busy.

I can google, too google - Google Search

Hahahaha... I learnt this one was necessary the hard way. I stupidly let my young cousins use my computer once, and as expected, they wanted to play games online. Obviously games sites are notorious havens for viruses and other malware designed to trick their young visitors into installing them, which is exactly what they did. Two hours after they left I finally managed to clean it all off.

Of course the next time they ask, I'm suddenly the evil one when I say no. Now they just use my grans computer instead and I get called every month or so to clean it up because it's "running slow".

[Guest Alana]

Three main rules

When using the bathroom, if you miss, you clean it up

No jumping on mommy

You get what you get and you don't throw a fit

[Dravin]

Well played, sir!

To be honest though, I haven't started homebrewing yet. I have some of the equipment, but I still need to buy a few things and work out a recipe or two.

I suppose it is a task you want to spend some thought on, after all it's basically a controlled fungal infection you end up drinking. Actually if I trusted my chemistry and biology I'd be tempted to do some home made ginger ale using yeast for carbonation, I'm just worried I'd mess something up and end up with something that isn't soft. Wouldn't that make for a hilarious family gathering?

They need it down, we need it up, what's the issue?

They even have gravity to help them. :)

Actually I hear all sorts of fun stories online about gals who didn't look before they sat down and ended up getting quite irate (thus the ranting on the internet and my being aware of such things) that they were sitting in the bowl not on it. Personally, while it ain't much to look at, I generally look before I put my rump somewhere. :)

Edited October 10, 2009 by Dravin

[Guest]

You must be in a Filipino party if... you have to climb over the pile of shoes by the front door to get in.

Yep, no shoes rule in my house. My floors are much cleaner that way. My American husband has no problem with this rule. We have indoor slippers/shoes that he puts on when he enters the house. We have a basket by all the doors for the shoes and I guess several of my guests just realize there's a no shoes rule because they take off their shoes when they go in and put it in the basket. But, I don't impose this rule for guests.

Other rules:

* When you leave the room, turn off the lights.

* There's no bedtime, but there's a wake-up time. My kids stay up on Fridays and Saturdays but learned to go to bed early on any other days.

* You put the toilet cover down - male and female (I'm the only female in the house) - I mean the entire toilet cover, not just the donut part.

* Daddy makes breakfast on Sunday, Mommy make breakfast all other days except Saturday when it's make your own breakfast day.

* Feed your own pet. If you forget, it will die and you're going to be in very big trouble, because nobody else is going to do it for you.

* No TV or video games Monday thru Thursday unless you get a special pass (like coming home with all A's on a report card, etc.)

* No smoking of any kind in the house or car (includes all guests). Not just because of the health risks, but because of the stink! Okay, so the smell of vinegar coming from the kitchen also stinks - but that's a good stink.

* No wrestling mommy.

* The formal areas are to be left clean and ordered at all times - no toy zone even. No jumping on the couch in the formal areas. You can jump on the couch/bed anywhere else.

There's a lot more. We have a rule book...

Of course, all rules subject to change without further notice. All rules can be bent depending on circumstance. All rules apply to adults as well as children except adults get special privileges (like TV/video games are allowed any day after kids are in bed).

[Bini]

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Actually we DO have this rule as well! The toilet seat and lid must be put down after use! It's just raunchy otherwise. Especially if you flush the toilet with the lip up then you get "the mist" that sprays all over your bathroom! It's true. I saw it on a TV show that there's a light and invisible mist that comes out of the toilet when it's flushed. Ew.

Regarding the alcohol thing. Good rule. Not enforced at our house though. Hubby loves his beer. We don't allow smoking inside but it isn't enforced outside on our back patio area. Oh and another rule, we have dogs so cleanup after every poop that we witness or spot, is done immediately :]

[Mahone]

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Actually we DO have this rule as well! The toilet seat and lid must be put down after use! It's just raunchy otherwise. Especially if you flush the toilet with the lip up then you get "the mist" that sprays all over your bathroom! It's true. I saw it on a TV show that there's a light and invisible mist that comes out of the toilet when it's flushed. Ew.

Commonly known as the aerosol effect of toilets

Mythbusters recently did an episode featuring this as well (testing whether any particles from the toilet landed on toothbrushes nearby) , and while I accept mythbusters can't really be classed as a credible source, their tests did confirm this does really happen, however they were in extremely small amounts - not anything that could cause harm. They also consulted some scientists who said that fecal coliforms in small doses were impossible to avoid regardless of precautions taken.

[pam]

I've heard that too so I take no chances. My toothbrushes are kept far away from the toilet as possible.

[Guest Godless]

I've heard that too so I take no chances. My toothbrushes are kept far away from the toilet as possible.

I keep mine in the same travel holder that I use when I, well, travel. And that stays in my army travel bag next to the bathroom sink. My sister bought me a "normal" toothbrush holder and insisted that I use it, but I haven't given in yet. It's too unhygienic to leave it out in the open like that.

Keep in mind though, I also keep my toothpaste, razor, nail clippers, shaving cream, and deodorant in that same travel bag. Old habits and all. My bathroom counter and cupboards are practically bare.

[Dravin]

They also consulted some scientists who said that fecal coliforms in small doses were impossible to avoid regardless of precautions taken.

IIRC the toothbrush they kept in the kitchen tested positive for that particular bacteria as well. I think some people just don't want to accept the fact that we are constantly surrounded by (covered with, and even have'm inside of us) a plethora of bacteria. Not that I'll start rinsing off my tooth brush in the toilet any time soon, but I think a lot of people convince themselves/like to think they live in a much more sterile world than they actually do.

[pam]

I keep mine in the same travel holder that I use when I, well, travel. And that stays in my army travel bag next to the bathroom sink. My sister bought me a "normal" toothbrush holder and insisted that I use it, but I haven't given in yet. It's too unhygienic to leave it out in the open like that.

Keep in mind though, I also keep my toothpaste, razor, nail clippers, shaving cream, and deodorant in that same travel bag. Old habits and all. My bathroom counter and cupboards are practically bare.

Pretty much what I do. I have a case that I keep all my stuff in and keep it in the cabinet under the sink in my bathroom. I too, use a toothbrush holder.

[pam]

IIRC the toothbrush they kept in the kitchen tested positive for that particular bacteria as well. I think some people just don't want to accept the fact that we are constantly surrounded by (covered with, and even have'm inside of us) a plethora of bacteria. Not that I'll start rinsing off my tooth brush in the toilet any time soon, but I think a lot of people convince themselves/like to think they live in a much more sterile world than they actually do.

True...but I think any precautions you take help somewhat. Better than having the toothbrush in an open toothbrush holder sitting on the counter right next to the toilet.

[Dravin]

True...but I think any precautions you take help somewhat. Better than having the toothbrush in an open toothbrush holder sitting on the counter right next to the toilet.

I imagine the practical risks are near zero though, if so it doesn't really matter. There is definitely an ick factor involved, something I can certainly understand, but unless the difference in bacteria on the toothbrush (most of which is going to be on the toothbrush by virtue of it having been inside your mouth) is enough to result in illness it's only better in the peace of mind or objective fact (now 16% less bactera!) aspect, it isn't improving anyone's health/reducing their risk of disease.

I hope I'm not coming off as somebody opposed to proper sanitation and precautions, and I certainly don't think people who are squicked out by toilet aerosol are hypochondriacs or otherwise unreasonable, I just think a lot of us (myself included) can get a little carried away. Just look at the prevalence of anti-bacterial soap in households, if you are washing your hands correctly the small percentage of triclosan in that soap isn't having much, if any, impact on your health, but people like to buy it anyway.

[Just_A_Guy]

For the legally-inclined:

The Food Stays in the Kitchen: Everything I Needed to Know About Statutory Interpretation I Learned by the Time I Was Nine

(You'll need to download the paper from the above-linked website.)

[FairChild]

Nobody sets anything on fire unless I am in the house and am fully awake.

[pam]

I imagine the practical risks are near zero though, if so it doesn't really matter. There is definitely an ick factor involved, something I can certainly understand, but unless the difference in bacteria on the toothbrush (most of which is going to be on the toothbrush by virtue of it having been inside your mouth) is enough to result in illness it's only better in the peace of mind or objective fact (now 16% less bactera!) aspect, it isn't improving anyone's health/reducing their risk of disease.

I hope I'm not coming off as somebody opposed to proper sanitation and precautions, and I certainly don't think people who are squicked out by toilet aerosol are hypochondriacs or otherwise unreasonable, I just think a lot of us (myself included) can get a little carried away. Just look at the prevalence of anti-bacterial soap in households, if you are washing your hands correctly the small percentage of triclosan in that soap isn't having much, if any, impact on your health, but people like to buy it anyway.

Agree...probably a reason I buy new toothbrushes all the time.