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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] What's the name of the boys' clothing line that's funky biker chick....Gold Coast????? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Gold Rush [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Op- ahhhh thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:51 PM Flag
[ - ] College reunion this weekend! How to prioritize these beauty to-dos: blowout; manicure; spray tan; pedicure; eyebrows; eyelash extensions; teeth whitening. What am I missing? Too late to revamp inner beauty. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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so glad i am not you this weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Clothes and extra for choices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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1. mani/pedi, 2. eyebrows, 3. eyelash extensions, 4. teeth, 5. spray tan, 6. blowout [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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mani/pedi, blowout, eyebrows, eyelast, spray tan, teeth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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don't get a blowout before your tan, you have to pull your hair back and mine always gets messed up, do hair last [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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ditto re eyelash extensions, where you can end up lying down FOREVER [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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eyebrows, eyelash extensions, blowout, teeth whitening, pedicure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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OMG, so shallow. LOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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What the hell is an eyelash extension??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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what's a blowout? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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mani/pedi; eyebrows; blowout; spray tan; eyelash extensions; teeth in order of priority. however, i would get the eyebrows done before the spray tan and the spray tan done before the mani/pedi and blowout in order of chronology. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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if you can't manage this on your own, then it means you don't make an effort to do it on the regular. which means you're going to end up looking like one of those women who obviously went all out to look good but somehow missed the mark. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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people do all this on a regular basis?? are you kidding?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:39 PM Flag
[ - ] other than PBK, where do i get one of those cute, and not the cheap, baby bath wraps? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Baby gap has hooded bath towels that look like bears. Buy buy baby had organic hooded towels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Lands End has cute ones that you can also get monogrammed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Which is harder to get into a TT or Stuy? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I knew numerous TT kids who didn't get into Stuy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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And I know Stuy kids who didn't get into TT - They are probably equally hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:44 PM Flag
[ - ] bleh dooce is dialing it in 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] sigh. 556 unopened emails. i think i need to get off some listservs. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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over 3000 here, no idea why... : ( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] think i might be pg - remember how early i test? and how many days after does implantation bleeding usually happen? tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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^oops - how early i CAN test... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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wait until day 35. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I tested 13 days past ovulation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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you can test 14 dpo for a more accurate result. implantation occurs a week or so after ovulation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm setting up a playdate and was thinking about hiring a preschool(summer break) teacher to do something fun with the kids (5 kids), like a sing-along, art project, etc. Would it be rude to ask the other moms/caretakers to split the cost of the teacher? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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yes rude. It's your idea, you pay UNLESS this comes up and you all plan the hiring together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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you wouldnt see my kidk there. if its a playdate, then its a playdate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I agree it's a bit presumptuous, but playdates wear me out, my house gets trashed. one friend over playdate is fine, but when it's a group it just gets a bit chaotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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hire a girl instead of a teacher. it won't cost you as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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np: then don't invite a group. Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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so meet at a playground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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freak [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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nice, glad you get the point of a post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I think it's an interesting idea but would suggest asking other kids' moms beforehand if they want it (as a regular "activity"). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I just want to make it easier for everyone (especially moms), to pay someone to keep the kids attention while the moms can actually talk. My mom group is getting bigger with new siblings, etc. We're also in Chicago, where homes/apts are a bit bigger (and affordable) than NYC. So, it's typical to have more than 1 kid at a playdate. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Wait, so is it a playgroup or a playdate? Either way I think I'd not be too pleased if I was asked to pony up $20 for something like that. You would need to be in a playgroup and all agree ahead of time that's something you wanted to do. If you invite people (even people w/ children) to your home then you don't charge them for the privilege of visiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Hypothetically, would you pay $20-30 for a 2 hour playdate that was organized and facilitated with a fun, academic theme? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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can't you deal with a few kids without a teacher. give me a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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I have 3 of my own, so yes, I can 'deal'. I don't think I'm less of mother b/c I'm trying to make it easier not only for me but the group of moms I do playdates with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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We do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] what sitter companies can we try for weekend babysitting? We have NO help, and don't know many people in NYC that would babysit. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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if you want to get a babysitter from a stranger on UB, I have someone who I can recommend, you will have to give your email. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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www.spam.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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Nope. If it was spam, I would have posted her info. I was trying to help OP and you are doing what exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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sittercity.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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hi i am 26 year old samantha . i have 6 years experience working with children from newborn thru age 10 and 25 years caring for children as i watched my grandmother care for my 13 younger cousins. i have worked with families as a nanny and also worked part time in an inhome daycare, looking after children as young as newborns i am looking to fill up my work week. i have been employed with this family for nearly 3 years now, taking care of their son from the age of 6 months old. i am interested in working fridays, saturdays and sundays. i am cpr and first aid trained. a typical day would include trips to the park/playground,playdates and trips to the museums and zoo. if i am required to prepare meals it is made with little to no salt or sugar. in 2003 i started my college education studying to become an rn but had to stop a year after due to rising tuition costs. when i do return it will be in the field of child psychology. my references are my current employer and other families i have worked with. summer of 2005 i held two jobs in southhampton, i worked with two families. one family i worked with the four grandkids, 2 for five days and the other 2 for nine days. the other family i was with the majority of the summer. the families all returned to their homes. i can provide references for both families, the owner of the inhome daycare and another family i worked with recently (this family moved to LA) and my current employer ( i am employed monday thru thursday). i am a very patient individual who loves explaining homework concepts to children so that they can better understand their homework and class work, also i love hugging, kissing and playing with babies just ensuring that they feel loved and cherished. i am seeking employment as a part- time nanny, Friday or on a weekend as an on call basis especially with families who like going out on a weekend. My contact information is email: samanthareneau@hotmail.com Telephone: 347-276-1931 cell My references are awaiting to speak with eligible families who have their child/children's best interest at heart. thank you for your time and patience in reading my reply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.15.09, 08:18 PM Flag
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Sign up for the Barnard sitting service. Very nice college girls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.15.09, 08:20 PM Flag
[ - ] good friend had an affair and dh busted her. she really believed that dh would leave his family and let her go off with affair guy. her dh did not want to leave his family and her. now she says he has made it difficult. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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Um - what? Why and not divorce the DH and run off with Affair Guy then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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thats just it. i think she wanted dh to leave the house and she could go on with life as usual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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she sounds like a peach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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what a great gal! I only wish more of the cheating husbands out there would marry women like this instead of some of the loyal/kind women I have seen shocked and destroyed by their husband's affairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Totally random but I have such a huge crush on Christian Bale! He was so hot in Dark Knight. Did you know that Gloria Steinem is his step mom? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Yes, that's not news. It was highly publicized when he was in American Psycho as she protested heavily against the novel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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What do you make of this business that he assaulted his mother and sister? Are they crazy / making things up? Is he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I read gossip that his mother and that one sister are alcoholics/addicts. He's lived with his father in LA since he was 17 and had little contact with his mother. They came to his hotel uninvited and waited for him outside his room. When he came back, they asked for money or something and he pushed them out of his room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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According to today's Post dad David died of cancer in '03. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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His mother was a circus clown or something but also she was a showgirl wearing nothing but stockings and head costume. I think they wanted money out of him given his succeess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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how weird. i JUST told myself 2 minutes ago that he is my new #1 celebrity crush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:04 AM Flag
[ - ] it is soooo freakin hot and humid! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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put the a/c on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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this weather is supposed to end tonight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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thank god! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] would you pay $675/week to a 50 hour/week person who cleaned your house, did your laundry, did all of your household shopping (e.g., food, cat litter, cleaning products), picked your only child up from kindergarten and babysat on all non-school days, all live-out? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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If I had the money I would pay anything for help and a break [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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if I had $675 a week to spend. Sure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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are you asking if it's a reasonable price? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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OP - Yes. We've always paid less for full time nanny-only and now that dd going to kindergarten and will be in school 8:30 - 2:50, are changing to combo housekeeper/housecleaner/babysitter, who we know and is very good at all. $675 is just a lot more $$ than we've been paying, and even though we're 2 working parents, it's not easy to pay that much more - although we will, because she's good, if $675 is a reasonable rate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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i think it's reasonable but if it were me, i'd rather find one person to do cleaning and one person to do childcare. you might pay a premium on each b/c it's not full time so you'll end up paying the same amount. but it's easier than if she slacks off in any one area. (i mean, what are you going to do if you don't like how she cleans?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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easy to find someone to do housekeeping and cleaning 40 hours/week, but almost impossible to find someone to do the childcare for workweeks that vary from 20-50 hours/week (e.g., school vacation weeks and all those random days when there's no school because teachers go to seminars, etc.) Fortunately, I already know I like how she cleans and cooks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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then do it. it's a very good price for what you are getting. but if it were me, i wouldn't *need* the housekeeping 40 hours a week so i wouldn't do it. but it sounds like it'll work out well for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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Yes. I pay $600 for that for only 40 hours, so I think that's a bargin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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so 32,000 for working a 50 hour work week? if she was live-in it would be fair. otherwise she could make more waitressing 30 hours a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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It's 35,000 cash, under the table - and also competitive pay for this kind of work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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thats a lot more than I take home (I am paid 35K but not cash)... I should become a nanny... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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I would pay that, absolutely, if I could afford it... but then again, I enjoy grocery shopping... and laundry (but not folding it) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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i guess u have a dirty house and dirty laundry everyday ha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] i sent my son to a camp in the private school i am hoping to apply to this year. well i was NOT impressed with the camp at all. i am hoping this is just the way the camp is run and not necessarily the school. wdyt? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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from my experience..the camps and schools are 2 diff. things. We sent our kids to Little Red camp and it was great. I have found ppl who love the camp but don't love the school. go figure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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that's been my experience too. the camps and schools are not run the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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op: glad to know. thxs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:23 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't want to pay my dd home daycare when she goes on vacation b/c I am struggling as it is and will have to find another place for dd to go also. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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i'm surprised she's charging you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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why do you have to pay her when she goes on vacation? She has a business right? Your dd goes to her home daycare? So why must you pay her when she chooses to close down for vacation time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:21 PM Flag
[ - ] How far in advance should I send out invitations for a child's birthday party and how far in advance of party can I ask people to RSVP? Thank you. I am totally ignorant about this stuff. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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I did mine 3 weeks in advance b/c I'm a disorganized procrastinator and a generally sloppy person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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3-5 weeks in advance. if you need to give a head count, ask for a response by that date; otherwise 4-5 days should be enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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a month in advance and i ask for replies by a few days before i need to give head count so that i have time to follow-up with non-replyers. this usually means up to 10 days in advance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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