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[ - ] friend had an all out 40th bday bash. she had goodie bags with some of her favorite things. the bags included essie nail polish, her favorite drink and $5 target gift cards.i thought this was too cute! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Curious how she managed to get a drink inside a goodie bag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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it was a bottle of her favorite drink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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where did she manage to work the flip flop/pink n' green motif in...I know it was there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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you obviously think we are talking about the same person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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i'm sorry - she sounds way to self involved to think everyone else wants her fav. things - pretty cheesy imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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ita, I know just this type of "girl". The same type who throws themselves a party at 40 and fancies herself Oprah giving away her "favorite things" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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boy you ladies are a tough crowd. i thought it was a great party and a great idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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oh please...she was being nice. She didn't have to but I think it's a nice gesture. You don't have to wear or use her fav. things..in fact next time you go to a party and they have goodie bags, don't take one. The nerve of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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that exactly what i thought. then dont take it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Did men get nail polish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:15 PM Flag
[ - ] what age do you start time outs/naughty chair? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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as soon as they understand..I did at 24 mo..she understood when I said she's getting a time out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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how did you make her stay in time out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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mine didn't really understand them until 4 yo. Until then, they were no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Must not be gifted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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WTF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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yeah, you're probably right. Oh well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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we didn't use either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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I agree..... as soon as they understand.... make it short, the rule of thumb is one minute per yr of age.... it feels like forever for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] the MTA shoudl stop giving themselves bonuses or pay raise and maybe we could avoid another fare hike. They cried in Feb. that they need more money..they got it in March's hike. Now 4 mo later they are crying poverty again? ugh 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I doubt pay raises are the cause of the budget shortfall. It's the overall inefficiency of the agency. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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i'm visiting the city soon--what is the current fare and do kids ride free? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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current fare is $2. Up to 3 kids measuring up to a 44 inches height travel for free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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np: but over 3yr old don't have to pay. I still see 5+ yr olds still not paying. I think the rule of thumb (according to a bus driver friend of mine) is if they are old enough for school like 1st gr and up..they pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:28 PM Flag
[ - ] how to stop a 22month old from throwing rocks? He wouldn't stop. We removed him, but he thought the whole thing was funny. Any way to discipline? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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take him out of the situation and get stern. If it was at the park I would have left [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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but he just laughs and thinks it's funny when I try to be stern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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just like he keeps laughing, you stay stern. Don't let him get you laughing..don't give in. Try a time out or take away something that he loves to see if that works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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thanks. I am stern, dh is stern. he's probably understanding, but doesn't want to give in to us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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np: it's fine. keep it up, don't overreact. it'll take a while before it sinks in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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having the same problem with 22 mo ds who throws his food on the floor now at almost every meal. Then throws the plate and the sippy cup. I bought a little mat and am trying the time out there and talking stern at his eye level. But he too laughs and thinks he is hysterical. It is so hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Jon and kate watchers. Do you have any idea what happened to their forum on television without pity? Its gone from the site. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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no idea (never been) but I do find that show strangely fascinating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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OP - yes I do. I keep thinking how much patience would I have if I had 8 kids. Its enough to keep it together for 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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np: it's not just the 8 kids. I think 8 kids of different ages would be more manageable than 6 3 y.o.'s and 2 6 y.o.'s. That's the part that blows my mind. People carp on Kate but I think she handles it all extremely well--better than I could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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Yes she is very good - the perfect type for all these kids. But I still find it difficult to believe that she brought this on herself and got sooo lucky everyone turned out so healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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i disagree. not completely disagree but i do disagree. sometimes having all the same age makes it easier. it's why you can have a class full of kids with one teacher or maybe one teacher and a helper. there's a group mentality and a different type of parenting/teaching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Yeah, her kids are way more well-behaved than most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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what does that mean, television without pity? (no cable so i've never seen the show but i am fascinated.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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televisionwithoutpity.com--they do great TV recaps and have forums [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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ok. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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They got ousted, they are on gosselinswithoutpity or something now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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they closed it permanently because posters repeatedly broke the TWOP rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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what are the rules? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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They have a bunch of them on the website. Posters on the J&K board were constantly being warned and edited by the mods. I only read those boards so I've never looked at the posting guidlines, but I know there are many. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Have a "friend" who I used to do a lot of things with, including a few (rather unsuccessful) business ventures. I always went out of my way to help her out (I'm that kind of person), but now I haven't heard from her in months. I invited her to my wedding and bachelorette party (in April) but never got an RSVP from her, or any response to my or my friends' emails asking whether she was coming. Don't know what happened, don't think I did anything to alienate her, but I'm kind of upset about it. Should I email or call her to ask what is up, or just leave it and figure she's no longer a friend? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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if she's that important to you call her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I just don't know... we were friends for about 2.5 years and did a lot together, but then she just dissappeared [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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you are the only one that could answer how important she was to you. If you care about her or wonder what happened, call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Sounds like you did something to her that she felt ended the friendship. I'm not saying she is right - just that that is what she believes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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i have had two friends do this, both of whom i knew a lot longer and were thisclose to, and one of whom recently reconnected to apologize. if YOU consider her as a good friend, then call and put it right front and center. ask her if there is something you did that she is upset about and offer to talk about it. if she doesn't respond, then recognize that it likely is not really about you. in retrospect, i realized that both of these friends had serious personal issues going on at the time and the break up had more to do with their issues than with anything i did or didn't do wrong. that's life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Need ideas for a gift for close family friends--we are visiting their summer home in Maine. They are a lovely couple in their 60's, preppy, New York Times crossword puzzle doing, labrador owning types. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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cookbook or NYer cartoon coffee table book [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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good one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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op: hmmm...good ideas but looking for something a little more special--they are like my second family and we are visiting with our 13 month old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Get something monogrammed - maybe a towel set or beach bag for their home? I bet J.Crew does stuff like that - look online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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bocce set [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] do children ride for free on the NJ Transit? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Not sure about system-wide, but 5yo dd did not need a ticket on the train on a weekend, but does need one on a weekday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone ever been to a birthday party at the American Museum of Natural History--if so what was the age group and how was the party? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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the overnight one? can i come? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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No-just a regular kids' birthday party---not the overnight one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have experience with a 3 y/o taking Suzuki violin? (I know, I know, but dd has been saying for a year now that she wants to learn the violin...) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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don't do Suzuki [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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because...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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it isn't a real way to learn to play music [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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I beg to differ. I think it is a great method. Google Suzuki (http://suzukiassociation.org/) and you will learn about the method. Only thing is parents have to be involved for it to work. A few schools in NY do a great job. School for Strings and miniMasters. Very different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.09.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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ITA. You will have to undo it if she becomes more serious about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.09.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Not sure if you have heard about the new Sky Angel that just came out, but it's pretty amazing!! It's all over the internet, and really easy to set up. I can now sit down at the end of the day with my kids and watch "quality" tv. Instead of the stuff that is on regular cable that I used to have. But for around the same price per month, it's much better for my kids. If you have some time, you should really check it out... http://www.skyangeliptv.com My kids absolutely love it, and my husband can't wait to get home to watch it! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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"quality" in quotation marks? that's just bad spam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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^^^ and a true Christian shouldn't be posting misleading information [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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amen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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ITTA - really bad spam. and isn't spam deceitful by definition? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Gee whilikers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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is this joke spam? it gives me an idea for a worst spam contest, honestly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
[ - ] i am spending about $250/week sending dcs to camp and they don't even want to go. i think i'll keep them home and just spend the money on takeout and extra cleaning help. will i regret this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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no, but you might want to consider babysitting rather than takeout, for your sanity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Why would someone asume i'm living outside of my means by this post?: Dh and I make less than 200K but in NYC that is not a lot. We're comfortable, but cannot live wildly. Bought our apartment a while ago but couldn't afford it now (or anywhere else), sending dc to private school only with my mom's help, etc. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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The haves and have-nots in this city are divided by how lucky they were in real estate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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true dat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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why would you let someone anon. person with their assumptions bother you? I live in Manhattan on 90k a yr. I own my apt but bought it many moons ago ( 17yr ago) but if I had to buy something now I wouldn't be able to. My kids go to private school but we do get some aid. I wouldn't care what others may say. Don't give this person another thought [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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I'm just curios what their rationale is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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maybe misery loves company..so they want to put you down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I'd say that you are very lucky that mom can help with private school. Although at that income you may have gotten aid, but then again that may have hurt dc's chances of getting in. At any rate, I would never assume you are living beyond your means. I am curious, though, how you save 1k a month? Is that above and beyond yout 401Ks? What are your monthly housing expenses. I am asking b/c we have a similar income and I am trying to fiugre out how to save more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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yes, that is above our 401K, which we max out (only dh has one, I don't make enough). We just have it automatically taken from our checking acct into another savings account the day after we get paychecks. Our monthly housing expenses are @4,000 (including utilities) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Sorry to be intrusive, but how much of private does your mom pay? How do you have student loans still? Our housing expenses, including utilities, is b/t 2900 and 3000 a month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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dh has law school loans, which are *almost* paid off (hopefully this year). Forgot to say our housing costs are before tax returns, which gives us a lot back (between 15-20K/year) since we have lots of interest atm on our mortgage. Mom pays for all of private, which at the moment is just one preschool, as we have a 4yo and a 1yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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can't speak for them, but when i read your post i thought it said "we bought an apt but we can't afford it now" and then went on to add that you are sending your dd to private school even though it's not something you can afford. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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we bought an apt that has gone up so much we couldn't afford a comparable one now, and we are sending to private school because my mom insists on paying for it (we could probably swing it if necessary) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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fine with me. i'm just saying what i thought when i saw your post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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ok, well I'm just explaining [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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ok :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Re your real estate, isn't nearly everyone in the same boat....although theoretically if you were to sell, you could afford something comparable, no? I realize it's beside the point. Reading your post made me glad I decided on private even though it freaks me out...our income is higher, and sometimes it still feels like not enough! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 bedroom apartment available for rent immediately in bldg. above Dalton School gym on UES on 87th Street at Third Avenue. Call 212 835 2400 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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how much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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not sure how much but probably between $6500 and $7000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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you couldn't pay me to live there... too noisy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Well, maybe less noisy than regular apt, you never know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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How is the building? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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np: I think the east side of 87th street is ps 290 FWIW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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east side? the north/south cut off for ps6 is 90th st [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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sorry - southside. we are on northside of 87th street and it's ps 151 zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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what's the lease term? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm leaving on a 6am flight. I want to buy some bagels or something to bring with me on the plane for my family. What do I do to keep them soft and fresh for a morning flight? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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not possible. You could try to store them in a ziplock bag, but they will still get stale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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op: ugh that's what I was afraid of. Any idea what I could buy the night before to bring on such an early flight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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bagels are fine - do what I wrote below, theyll be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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I buy piping fresh and freeze immediately. Take out night before perfect for flight next am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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it is possible. Keep them in their paper bag and with a loosly tied plastic bag (grocery bag) around them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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They will be fine. DH bought me bagels Sat. night to eat Sun. morning before the triathlon - we kept them in an airtight tupperware and they were FINE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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^^and I'm sure a ziploc bag would do the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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thanks so much. I am just worried since we have to leave our apt so early the kids will be so hungry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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buy em, freeze em in ziplock bag, by the time you want them, they will be thawed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Met with a headhunter and am now invited to interview for a job I am fairly certain I am not qualified for. Worth going to? My goal is to get a career in which I can move forward. But still scared and do not want to sacrifice family time. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I feel like this everytime I send out a resume - but its just an interview do your best, then worry about whether or not you want the job IF it is offered to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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this is a classic female thing - men are much more confident "stretching" for a job. Interview for it, you can always turn it down later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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The headhunter was shocked i was so tentative - she was like, "Ummm...this is RUNNING $2bn and you are going to turn it down?!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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never turn down a chance to meet with somebody and learn something. You have nothing to lose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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What if they think I am dumb? What if it gets back to my boss? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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Who cares if they think you are dumb, and how would your boss find out? Are you not allowed to run any personal errands? If you think you gain nothing from it, then don't go but don't let fear stop you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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get some confidence before you walk in there, or else you won't have to worry about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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