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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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[ - ] List your best house warming gift? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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doormat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] whats for dinner? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.20.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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grilled bbq chicken breasts, baked potatos, and steamed snowpeas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:08 PM Flag
[ - ] whens can i start potty training dd? shes 19 months 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.20.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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my dc is same age and shown interest but is not verbal yet. i am going to wait until she is 2 to even think of starting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] 3yo dd vomits at the mere mention of medicine. she even vomited when we tried to give her a motrin suppository. any ideas? thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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even chewables? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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yup, chewable, liquid, suppositories. just saying the word "medicine" pretty much makes her throw up. any great ideas for ways to hide it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:38 PM Flag
[ - ] How long does it take to get birth certificate in the mail? DD was born in March & we still never received it. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I think you should have received it by now. My DS was born in late April and I got his birth certificate last month. Maybe the hospital never sent the application? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:21 PM Flag
[ - ] my 11mo has discovered an ear piercing whine that he uses all day long, whenever he wants something. How do I get him to stop this? He barely understands no at this point, and so far I've mostly said no to things of imminent physical danger, not just an extremely annoying sound.... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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don't react to him at all when he does it - act like you don't hear it. Don't act surprised, shush him, mad etc. Nothing. Then when he uses any other technique get him what he wants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm selling vintage stoneware on ebay and it's getting to be a hassle between washing and taking photos, then waiting out the bidding, then dealing with invoicing, wrapping and shipping, then follow-up. I planned on selling an entire set with one of a kind pieces but beginning to wonder if there's a quicker way? Possibly craigslist? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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craigs list is much easier. i prefer it over ebay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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yes but of course you get less with a smaller audience of buyers - may well be worth it however without the need for invoices, shipping etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] what upper west preschools take 2yo (or 2y 2m by sept)? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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yaldaynu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Do/did you send your child there? We have an app and are looking into it. What can you tell me about the program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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yes, my dd was in the 2s program this past year, is in camp now, and is going back in september. we love it. it is not fancy at all - the facilities are pretty basic, etc. - but the teachers are kind and caring and have really brought my very shy dd out of her shell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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That's assuring to hear. My only concern is that we are not ready to push religion on ds just yet. My husband is Jewish and I am Presbyterian. We hope to start teaching ds both religions when he is a little older. The program at Yaldaynu sounds a bit religious. What is your take? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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they celebrate holidays (tell a simple, age-appropriate version, do baking for the holidays, etc.) and shabbat every week (candle lighting, blessing over grape juice adn challah). it certainly is a jewish school but as jewish schools go it is not particularly religious. many of the teachers are orthodox but the school itself is not and most of the families are not either - but are definitely affiliated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Thanks much! Will definitely check it out further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I know a young couple, she's 22 he's 25 that registered a Berdorf for Limgoes china that cost over $800.00 per setting, he wanted this and his family has money. WWYD? Buy them sets or give cash? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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How many sets would you buy at $800 a go - I would break off $200 worth of the charger and call it a gift. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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LOL :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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do not do either - go to simon pierce and get them a beautiful, useful glass pitcher (can also be used as a vase) and ignore the registry all together - if his family has money, let them spend it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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eh, its one thing to give cash but to go off the registry entirely for something so pedestrian? I see Simon Pearce and I think "regift". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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then write a check - i'd be annoyed at the tenor of the registry itself and do this for my own satisfaction - generally i give checks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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NP and I agree with this, it scream pretenious I'd give cash/check and leave it at that. Not sure they would appreciate the pitcher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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There was nothing on the registry at a lower price point? They expected you to buy an ENTIRE setting? When I got married, I registered for very good china, as well--but I only expected that people would be able to buy one suacer, or one plate, etc. I also made sure there were many other items on the registry at various price points (as some people don't like to buy a plate as a wedding gift). As for giving cash/check: In some cultures, this is accepted (or even expected/preferred). In others, it is considred to be very bad taste. You should not give cash/check if the bride and grrom are from a culture where this is not done, imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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ditto - people bought pieces not entire place settings - same for my silver flatware [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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The people are Persian. Does that matter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I am sure it does. (For instance, if you are a a traditional WASP from a good family, cash is usually a no-no--esp. if you are Southern. In fact, if you are old school, you may not even have a registry at all, as it will be expected that guests will know/ask bridesmaids what your china/silver pattern is. My friends who are second generation Italian American from New Jersey, though, expect and prefer gifts of cash. Pepole are brought up with different cultural expcetations.) I wish I knew more about the traditions in Persian marriages... Do you have any other friends you can ask? Or write a new post on UB at a busy time that asks the specific question about Persian wedding gifts. I have to ask, though--they really only gave you the option of giving an entire $800 setting? My final thought is that you simply buy one plate, or saucer, etc. from BG. If you make sure you indicate to BG that you are trying to buy for the bride and groom's registry, BG should just credit the couple's registry for that amount. It is kind of like a gift card without the tackiness quotient. The more I think about it, the more I'd call BG china dept., indicate that would would like to spend $X on the couple registered there, and ask how they might help you do that. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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I'm the OP and will ask his Aunt what other options there are on the registry, thank you. It threw me this was all she mentioned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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The registry is not on-line at BG.com? Check that first ( BG will also fax you a list of otems and price points, I'm sure...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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I'm an old-school WASP (good china, silver, etc. is standard no matter how much or little $$$ one has), but I too would be *stunned* to hear that average price point was $800. To do that would be in extremely bad taste, imho. I truly hope when you actually see the registry that it has a more balanced approach. Go to BG.com and/or cll the wedding registry/china dept. and ask them to fax you the list. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Persians are the cheapest when it comes to weddings be forewarned. They tend give cash for weddings and not very much of it. I know very wealthy Persians so its a fact. YOu can give $200 and be set. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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I registered at Scully and Scully in a very similar manner. I listed each piece of china individually (as even a saucer was over $100). I really wonder if the OP's friends only listed entire place settings. It seems to ne that she is bothered by how much the OP's china costs. Some people get their noses out of joint if the registry is not at C &B, PB, WS, etc., even if there are plenty of items available at the same price points. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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I'm the OP and not bothered by how much their china costs at all. His Aunt announced this and said he's the one that wanted it, I don't know if he's sending a message to the womans family. She's a sales clerk at Berdorf and he's in a line of Persian money. His Father and two brothers are in retail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Hmmm. He might be trying to send a message. Or he might just be a cluless guy who just didn't think about the fact that some of his (or her) friends might not want/be able to spend $800 per gift. He might not have even have looked at the price tag, or thought about how ther registry should be set up. He might have just slected the china pattern and told the salesclerk to take care of listing it. Who knows? I'd figure out how much you want to spend, call BG, and have them help you find an item that works. (As I said, BG might just credit the amount of your "gift" to the couple...) GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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at that age, they have no clue. she is hooking on for the first wives club. spend what you are comfortable spending and assume this is a starter marriage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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I am guessing that groom's mother is behind all this. Ita w pp. Call BG, tell them what you want to spend, and it will be cr'd to the acct. $800 is totally over the top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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spend what you would normally spend. if they don't like it, they will return it. or give them cash. during these times, no need to be dictated on what you should be giving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I am sure the parents' friend will get them the limoge. I would phone BG and tell the people your price point and they will work with you. Most people there have buy & hold registries anyway, so technically EVERYONE is buying them a gift card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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does BG tell the happy couple how much each guest spent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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i think these young kids today think that everyone should be buying them outrageously expensive gifts. their parents should have told them that their choice in tableware was ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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can you give the sugar dish and creamer, salt and pepper shakers? Serving platter? Does anything fit your budget better than the place setting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone tell me what withdrawl symptoms are? I took my son (17-months)off of gluten and I'm not sure if he is withdrawing or just something else is bothering him. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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why did you take him off gluten? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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he might have pdd, noticed a lot of signs over the past two months. And they have been increasing. The one that concerns me the most is lack of immitation and he doesn't attempt to speak.I did a ton of research and decided to test to see if removing the gluten from his diet would do anything. most of the wheat came from the Cheerios he ate every day throughout the day. i've read that some kids show signs of withdrawl, but they never write what those signs are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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Whoa - I assume you have seen a dev. pediatrician and received a diagnosis? If not you are experimenting with some pretty alternative measures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Potty training question: My 2.5 dd has been peeing and occasionally pooping on the potty for a couple of weeks now - but only does it when she's home or at a relative's home with the floor potty. What's the next step? I put her in diapers when we go out, ask her to tell me if she has to pee and I carry a portable potty with me, but she doesn't seem to want to use it. Hasn't used the potty when nanny is with her at all. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I'm trying to remember exactly how it worked w/ my 2 y.o. (she's 2.5 now) when she potty trained. There were a few days in there where we stuck close to home and ran to the potty. But I think we just went to panties pretty quickly. Before we went out I'd have her sit on the potty and then I'd try to keep trips out short. Initially strange toilets scared her a little, but she got through it. I had her sit facing backwards at first to feel more secure. I think she had one or two accidents all together (home & out). As far as our sitter I just told her each time to remind her. It all worked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Thanks! It sounds like I just have to move forward and assume that accidents will happen but it' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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^^it's probably a good idea to move into panties soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Take advantage of summer - I would leave her with no pants on at home for two days and let her use the potty full time. NO pants means fewer accidents and more incentive to use the potty. Put undies on after a few days and forget all diapers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Gulp! I think I just have to take the leap. I think dd is ready - she's the one that instigated the potty use to begin with! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] is there any way to track websites that someone went on other than by looking in their history, which only goes back 2 weeks? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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i don't think so but you can put spyware on your computer to track what your dh (assume) is doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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if you go to do a search and start plugging in letters of the alphabet, it will show lots of searched sites (unless someone intentionally cleared it) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I need house warming gift ideas, actually new apartment, for a couple, he's 48 she's 45 very nice couple. I have a lotus bowl from Crate and Barrel and would to add things to it, floating candles, nice napkins. Ideas please? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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towels are nice but only if you know what the color of the bathroom is. If they live in NYC, don't give them anything that will take up space! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Great ideas thank you. I asked the dh to be about towels and he didn't know anything. The apt is in Queens so they have some room. Would you buy white towels? I don't know the colors she likes other than he mentioned she selected a 'grape' colored sofa. Not sure if that's a deep plum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Really cool doormat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] i never realized how lonelyit is being a single parent. i have a family that is around and tons of friends but it really is just me and ds 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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is the father involved at all? can you hook up with other mothers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Its lonely being a married parent too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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