| Toe the line. Offering help is a nice gesture -- one your husband will appreciate -- but you don't want to look like you're trying to take over another woman's kitchen. If his mom declines your help when it comes to food, offer your services in other areas, like setting the table or keeping her grandkids busy while she's trying to get everything out of the oven and onto the table. | Okay, now really, have you ever tried peeling potatoes for 15 people? It's a nightmare. My take is this: Offer to do the dirty work. You know, the washing, the peeling, the chopping. You'll get to spend some quality time with his mom without her feeling like you're trying to go for the grand prize: basting the turkey. Oh, and don't forget to ask for the recipes after dinner -- she'll gobble it all up. |
What's your take? To help or not to help?
-- The Nest Editors
Nov 20, 2009
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