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[ - ] Mamma Mia! I haven't seen the musical and I am not an ABBA fan by a long shot, but I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Went with dd last night and it was funny, cute, silly, campy fun. And of course Meryl Streep (at 59!) is great and gorgeous. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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I hated it (and so did all the critics) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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Cuz you are a wet blanket [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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eh. I don't expect a lot for my $12, and I was entertained. Admittedly, sometimes I was laughing because it was so ridiculous. And I don't base my movie choices on what critics say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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i'm the opposite. i expect quite a bit for a $12 movie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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no, the critics didn't hate it - they said you have to lose yourself in the ridiculousness and just have fun. obviously you weren't capable of that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I enjoyed the movie, but the broadway show is MUCH better. Go see the show! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Monistat question: so, we were out of the country last week, and I developed a yeast infection- haven't had one in years. I went to local pharmacy but didn't recognize any of the meds, so I used yogurt- seemed to help but not get rid of it. Got home yesterday and picked up monistat, and when I put it in at bedtime- YEEOWWWW! It made me soooo incredibly itchy- and the burn. Holy Mother. I looked at the "warnings" and it says it can increase symptoms "minorly", but that was ridiculous. Anyone btdt? Wondering if I'm allergic to the cream or if it's a normal side effect. Was MUCH worse than the yeast infection. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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this happened to me too- if you google Monistat and reactions you'll see that it's pretty common. I have never had this problem with any other brand- not sure what's different w/Monistat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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so, should I stop using it and find something else? Was it just the first night? Or am I in for 2 more nights of this? I don't even know what other stuff it out there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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yikes, yes, stop using it. just use another brand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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Sorry to beat a dead horse, but any suggestions? Should I look for a different "active ingredient" or just any different brand name...? Thanks. Clueless here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
[ - ] will the aquarium in coney island be crowded today? thinking of going down there w/ 5 yr dd, but i'm 40 wks pg and don't want to deal w/ crowds. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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I don't think it will be crowded but if you're 40 weeks I'd stay close to home, really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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DON'T GO!!! We went- on a Wednesday- 2 weeks ago, and it was swarming with city camp kids. I waited 45 minutes to pee. My two year old could hardly see anything b/c so many kids pressed up against every display. Was with a friend who was 39 wks and she was miserable. Skip it. And Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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or go later in the day, when the camps are leaving, after 2pm or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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maybe we'll go later.. dh took day off from work (today is my due date) so we could spend w/ dd, so we have totally open day. still trying to figure out something to do this morning. not so nice to go out to playgrounds b/c of the weather...any ideas? (we're in bklyn, btw.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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if you have a car, why not go to the movies, or to the mall? I'm thinking purely in terms of air conditioning comfort, and of being indoors. Plus, you might not get to go to the movies again for awhile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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thanks...but we saw Wall-E on monday, and recently took dd to see Kitt Kitteredge and Kung Fu Panda. it's a good suggestion though. : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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update from op: we went around 1 and it was so packed...we have a membership, so we just went inside to use the bathroom and headed to the beach and astroland. the line for the bathroom was super-long (as the 2nd poster described), and there were way too many camp kids there. but the beach was fun, and dd loved astroland...we returned to the aquarium around 3 and it was deserted. so nice. i noticed the camp kids leaving around 2:30...good to keep this in mind if anyone else is heading down there and wants to avoid crowds. thanks to all for the replies. it was good to know in advance that it would be crowded earlier in the day. we had a really fun day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] if i make $200K, how much can i expect to bring home (after taxes)? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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20K? Just kidding, but only sorta... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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$110,280ish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
[ - ] man was divorced for a year and i am the first person he started seeing after that. it went very fast and i have a terrible feeling it won't work out because it is his first post divorce relationship. think i am right? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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If you feel like it won't work out, it probably won't. But you can't make a generalization based solely on the fact that it's his 1st post-divorce relationship, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:21 AM Flag
[ - ] are divorce records accessible online? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:17 AM Flag
[ - ] dh offered a 2 month gig in san fran (a ton of $); i wohm, we have a 5yo and a 3yo, and i am expecting - is this doable? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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sure, it's doable, since it is such a short time. I would say go for it, except for your pregnancy- stress (and it will be seriously stressful, unless you have family help in addition to your childcare) is not good for you right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Having a 2 yo bday party Sunday and still have no idea what we're doing... any advice? What games are good to play? How to structure it, if at all?? TIA!!! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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For DD's 2nd we had cut out crowns for them to decorate (stickers, crayons). Then they played in the playroom and had cake, I think bopped balloons around a little. It doesn't need to be elaborate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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1 craft (decorate something?) 3 games, cake, presents goodby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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nice, but what games are good? sorry, I'm clueless here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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google for party games. we rigged up fishing with magnets and paperclip fish - that was very popular. Duck, duck, goose is good if you have the space for them to run around. playing with bubbles at somepoint perhaps? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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If you absolutely want structure, get kids and parents in a circle, have a music time with rattles, toy piano, etc then roll a couple of big balls to each other while you are still in a circle, and then have a read aloud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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i don't absolutely want structure, but i do want enough of an idea so i don't have 30 adults and 15 kids sitting in an empty room bored... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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I posted above about the crowns--maybe skip my suggestion. We only had 3 little girls for the party. If it's such a big group you probably do want something more organized. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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we set up a play-dough table with lots of little, different colored play-doughs + sculpting tools etc.. at that age i don't think you need to have games or anything very structured. put out some crayons and paper...if you can find rolls of paper, you could also make outlines of kids' bodies and have them color them in. just remember to have fun. and don't forget to take photos (or designate someone to do this)...i always forget to do this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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thanks, i like the play-dough table idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:28 AM Flag
[ - ] is the marijuana in amsterdam supposedly a lot more potent than the stuff in the states? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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i have no idea but i would think no since it's legal there. here everything seems laced with something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
[ - ] what kind of cookware do you have? need to get new ones but dont want to spend a ton. tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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CUisinart - good set and not insanely priced! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:01 AM Flag
[ - ] My husband and I need a marriage counslor, but he is very reluctant to go and thinks I need a therapist more then we need help. I am open to seeing one. does anybody have a good one on the upper east side? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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He'll regret this when you leave him in a year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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Yes. Do you know what kind of therapist you want? Ie, psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral? I have a good recommendation for a psychoanalyst if you want one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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hijack, i'd like to know the name of that one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Sure. I don't feel comfortable posting her info. here. I just created an anon email account, email me and I'll give you her contact info. stoneharbornj@gmail.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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tell me when you are emailing me as i don't check that account regularly. don't chicken out, therapy is great!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone take dc's to Walking With Dinosaurs at MSG? Thinking of going in CT.....what ages are dc's... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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we saw it last fall in new jersey and are going again to msg (two dinosaur-loving boys). my youngest had just turned two the first time and he wasn't scared at all. BUT, he has that kind of personality (favorite rides at Disney this summer were snow white and the haunted mansion - go figure!). At any rate, it also helped that i went on youtube and showed him three or four videos of the dinosaurs in advance (including one that showed how they were controlled by humans). Don't know if this made THE difference, but i'm sure it helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:14 AM Flag
[ - ] 8mo's new favorite toy is a Toys R Us giftcard which, of course, she loves to chew on. DH thinks she'll cut herself on it. But I don't think she could, Could she? It's keeping her so occupied, I might be able to eat breakfast this morning. WWYD? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.23.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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I would think it would be fine unless she puts holes through it with her teeth (assuming she has some - my 8.5 mo doesnt) those could make sharp points. I bet its fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Need gift ideas for camp teachers--college students. How much to spend each? Any gift card ideas? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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$25...mine are young girls...got them a&f....love them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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I think cash is most welcome (maybe $25-50 range?--depends on camp) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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For gift cards, I would say Amazon, B&N or Starbucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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