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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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[ - ] Does anyone have a recepie for spinach dip? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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get some Knorr swiss vegetable soup mix - the best recipe is on the back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me decide for dbl stroller for NYC -Inglesina Twin Swift, Mac Techno or Triumph, or Peg Aria Twin? #1 is 3 and #2 is 1 mo. Need to go to school w/both 12 blocks 2x/day in the fall. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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We have the Inglesina Swift single stroller, and it has held up remarkably well to the beating we have given it over years. We bought it after getting fed up with the mechanical wheel/brake problems with the Techno XT (this was a few yrs ago, hopefully they addressed those issues). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:22 AM Flag
[ - ] advice needed! hosting a bachelorette weekend for a friend and one of the woman invited is gay. she sent me an email saying she would be coming with her gf, but her gf isn't invited! i think she assumes because her gf's also a women she's welcome but the bride doesn't want her there. how do i tell her this with tact? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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say that no significant others (of either sex) are invited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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this is the only way to handle it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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Because of space concerns it's invited guests only. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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i need a wimpier way to say it. she knows there's plenty of room. the bride wants to keep her happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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np. I'd reply saying very sorry no partners are attending. If she has a problem with that she can decide not to come herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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no spouses. only a big fat baby would push it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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have to say SO or partners in this case though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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i agree with previous posters. just candy coat it. i'm so glad you can make it. it will be a blast. while we'd all love to see XYZ, to stick with the bachelorette theme, sorry but no spouses or significant others. See you then... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have book recommendations on marriage/relationships? Just the general seven year itch stuff and day to day barrage of child focused activities has made our relationship get pushed to the back burner, and i am lifting my head now to see it could be a problem. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Kosher Sex, really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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what is it about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Getting the Love You Want -- author's name is something like Harville Hendrix. It's more about how to communicate with each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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went through this with dh. we hired a babysitter every Sat. night and did something just the 2 of us. it was a little werid at first and we just talked about dcs but now we are really connecting! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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We do this every single week, like religion. It's really important and makes a difference for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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what do you do, on your weekly date? i feel like it's so expensive... between the babysitter and the restaurant... on top of all the other things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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Often dinner & a movie. Or dinner & we take the crossword puzzle to do together. Sometimes go to the book store. I know it gets expensive, but we figure it's a good investment in the solidity of our marriage (corny as that sounds). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I liked "Mating in Captivity" by Esther Perel. It's different than the usual marriage/relationship books. The book "Passionate Marriage" by David Schnarch was recommended to me but I hated it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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start acting like you're his girlfriend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:56 AM Flag
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I love How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It. Simple things *you* can do to begin to shift your thinking and yes, improve your marriage! GL... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] TMI...poop question, 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
[ - ] TMI...poop question, 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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sorry posted twice, in 3rd trimester and getting white mucus on stool, any clue what this is/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
[ - ] What's the salary for nannies in NYC 5 days per week, 10 hours per day? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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600 ish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I pay $625 for 2dc, plus lots of extras. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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A week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Opps, dumb q. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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500-600 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Please frenemy, stop calling me and telling me about all the parties you are invited to, all the many friends who love you, all about your personal trainers and nutritonist who monitors your 30-day cleanse... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Why does she call you in the first place if you are frenemies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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long history together but the constant bragging and self-aggrandizement is just stomach-turning. Maybe its just me being jealous but I can't stand it anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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doesn't really sound like you are jealous. it sounds like she's a braggert. do you need to continue to have her in your life? what does she contribute? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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use caller id [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] I am pg and psyched, however, new to NYC. ooking for practice with ob-gyn and mid-wife. Any recommendations? Open to location and hospital affiliation. Thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.22.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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SLR (St Luke's-Roosevelt) is the best hospital to deliver at if you want a midwife birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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I was very happy with my experience at Roosevelt. You want the hospital's Birthing Center. I used Midwifery of Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you know anyone that got laid off? What was their job? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Too many to list - IB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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My DH. Architect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] What sorts of questions are asked to the parents for private-school, kindergarten interviews. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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where do you vacation? Tell us more about your vacation. I am not kidding. We were asked this question on one of the interviews [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:04 AM Flag
[ - ] What do you think about Newburgh, NY? Saw a house there (online) that would be perfect for us. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I grew up in the next town and went to high school there. I would never move there with my family. You get what you pay for IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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that is silly if you are talking about cost of living [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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What do you mean by this? Why wouldn't you move there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Area is ecomically downtrodden. It's not an easy commute to the city (too far...my Dad did it for years). Job situation is not good if you are thinking you'll find one there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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take a drive through the downtown and you'll get a fuller picture of the area. Very economically depressed and high crime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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It's a tough commute to NYC, but at least you're near the outlets. Have no clue about schools up there though. My brother lives nearby and it's a tad "urban," if you know what I mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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No, dear, what do you mean? Do they have (gasp) black people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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yup and those spanish speaking people too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:20 AM Flag
[ - ] When did your db start eating finger foods by him/herself? We're still feeding our 8.5 month old baby (pureed) food. Seems like he's old enough to get soft solids (avocado, melon, tofu?). What did you start with? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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today. almost 7 mos old. avocado [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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watching this becasue we still havent given 8.5 mo ds any finger foods either - only up to stage 2 purees. but he has no teeth (I know that has nothing to do with it really) but Im scared to give him anything and dont know what to try first. he seems to have good pincer grasp but doesnt seem interested in using it to grab food! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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just try things in pea-sized bites [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Oldest probably around 9 months. DD, our second, never ate any baby food or baby cereal and started feeding herself around 6 months--just table food chopped up small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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My 9mo eats fairly much what we do. I started with soft cooked and cubed veg, soft cubed fruit, cubed cheese, spiral pasta, cut up fish and soft cooked meat and of course cherios. If you have never tried solid food you can also try cottage cheese. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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^lightly toasted bread, rice cakes, pita bread etc..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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just started 7 mo on tofu and chucky banana he still gags a little so I'm going slow. had older ds on table food at 9 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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bananas - start one thing at a time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:57 AM Flag
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we did cheerios at first. both my kids were eating what we were eating by 8 mos, so I guess I started around 7 mos (started solids 6 mos). avocado, banana, chopped up blueberries, chopped up grapes, chopped up tomatoes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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The sooner the better. My 11 mo has no teeth and eats almost anything, has been eating table foods since 6 mos. Gagging is not choking, so don't react badly if there's a bit of it as db gets used to handling new foods. They learn quickly to spit out pieces of food that are too big. Oh, but this is important, let db feed him/herself as much as possible, and wait for the desire / open mouth to put in any food you do feed. Never try to "get" db to eat anything. It will be fine, jump in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Please help with opinions/advice: dd will be five next month. We have never had a "real" party for her. Is it worth paying to have the party at a specific place (zoo, farm, etc.)? Or does it make sense to have an unstructured party at home (maybe with play/craft stations)? What do you think as the host and as the guest? Thanks for those who have BTDT. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Much prefer a home party and there are lots of cool things to do at that age. But of course it is a lot more work for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Could you elaborate? What activities? Why do you prefer it (as a guest or host)? If we had a home party we would still have to rent a place out because are in the middle of renovating bathrooms, but it might be worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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So a home party isn't even an option for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Not "at home," but we might be able to rent a party room in our co-op. I think the party room is smallish though, so the parents might be on top of one another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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What do you think she would like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I asked her if she would like to have a party and she said yes. Before that she hadn't even mentioned anything (maybe because we haven't had a party where she invites friends before). I think she would like anything. But if we did something unstructured dd would probably just end up playing with her bf and the other friends would be ignored (by dd and her bf). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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We have the space so we've done both and it really just depends on how much you want to be bothered. I've noticed with the at home parties a lot of times both parents will come even if it's only with one child, so that means more mouths to feed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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^^^We've also done a party at the Prospect Park Zoo. Lots of fun and good if you don't really know the parents of dd's friends. They can drop off or hang around the zoo. The kids did a craft, got to touch some live animals, had free play and did refreshments. The zoo provide everything including the goody bag. All I brought were the refreshments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Yeah, that is cool. I also thought about Puppetworks, but we are in Queens. Dh thinks Brooklyn is too far for ppl. Pretty sure Queens Zoo doesn't allow/host parties. However, we were thinking about the Queens Farm Museum, though we would provide everything and they would be in charge of the activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Three things I am worried about re an "at home" party: 1. coming up with activities/play areas for the kids 2. the parents being crowded in one corner 3. people lingering at the end (I am a lingerer myself). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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1) tons of ideas online 2) parents can take care of themselves 3) standard party-break up protocol applies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Or, I had my childless clown of a brother come in a lead the kids in old-fashion games like simon sez, freeze-dance, pin the crown on princess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Yeah, Our family is on west coast, so everything is on us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Hire someone, or ask a friend. Just make sure they really like kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Yeah, if I have to hire someone then I should just have it someplace cos it will cost about the same. Most friends are teachers, and while they like kids doubt they want to entertain a bunch on the weekend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Actually we used dd's music teachers and one of the kids that helps out at her afterschool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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The way to avoid lingerers is to break out the goody bags. The kids will be running to the door so they can get their loot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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OP here: So which do you prefer as a guest: a structured party at a place or an unstructuerd part "at home"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I like any party that serves alcohol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Yeah! If we had space to have a BBQ (or had planned enough in advance to get a Parks permit) we would have gone this route. We are from CA--it is in our blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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LOL! We never bother to get park permits. Just send dh over early and claim a good spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Do you BBQ like this? (Honestly, I don't know of any good places in Queens either). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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you don't need a permit to do a BBQ in a park. I don't know Queens but I'm sure there are some great parks nearby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone getting nervous about heating their home this winter? Our bill will run 5k. (up from $2,800 last winter and $800 in 2002) for our 1800 sqf house (new construction and supposedly super efficient). I am starting to freak. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Where doyou live? You should check out some of those energy savings tips like wrapping the coils from hot water heater, lowering temp in house, particularly at night, turning down temp on hot water heater, washing clothes in coldest possible temp. Your bill seems unreal for 1800 ft. Have someone check the insulation. What temp do you set thermostat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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Had the full energy audit and didn't even have much to do as the house is so tight. I am in the Northeast but apparently my heating bill will be thenorm (and my house is on the small side) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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