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[ - ] my Dd is 4 yo and when she was a baby i used to take her to "reel moms" movies over on 34th street. do any movie theaters still have these baby friendly showings?? i googled and haven't come up with anything. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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I went to one at the cinema somewhere around 86th & 3rd. It was a Wed morning. Wasn't advertised as for Moms and kids but they had a changing table at the back of the cinema. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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The chain that isn't AMC at 86th. Also Landmark, as noted below, and the theater in BPC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Landmark Sunshine on Houston does a "Rattle & Reel" show at 11am on Weds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I have a question about this--do they turn the sound down in these baby showings? I feel like regular movie sound would terrify a baby, it is so loud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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they turn down the sound and keep the lights on dim and don't show previews so you know how long you'll be there... i too used to go to this 4yrs ago... have a newborn now and would love to do it again but can't find it either! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:10 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever heard that Pottery Barn and/or Pottery Barn Kids rugs are bad or have a bad smell? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Yes. Friend returned hers due to bad smell. I have pbk rug and it's fine though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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what kind of smell? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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They thought they had a gas leak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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yeah. Mine does sometimes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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I had two Pottery Barn rugs (8x12) and they both constantly shed fibers for the first two months. I eventually got rid of them because they were such a PITA. Just not well made. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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I think the braided ones are fine. We had one similar made by Capel for DS's nursery and it was great--nice looking, soft, durable. When I did DD's big girl room I put in Flor tiles and those are terrific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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np-when we replace the rug in dc's room, we are doing FLOR tiles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone ever staged a home they were selling? We've had our empty house on the market for over a year. Lots of looking, but no takers. I'm thinking of hiring one of these staging companies. Thoughts? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Where is the house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I am a realtor. staging is a rip off. lower the damn price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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We've lowered it a lot. It's in miami. It is actually a really good deal right now. There are tons of first showings, but not a lot of 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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np Well as you know the market in Miami is just bad. Think about what is costs for you to carry the house another year, and lower the price by that much. It will hurt but just get it over with. And even that might not do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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as far as staging, if the house is completely empty that's not good. Put some basic furniture back in there-- inflatable beds with comforters in each bedroom, a sofa/chair/coffee table in the living room etc-- the bare bones is fine if you have moved on. Dining table with chairs. If there is a deck/patio put a cafe set out there if nothing else. Investigate furniture rentals. What does your realtor say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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we staged just one room in our home and it paid off in spades. listed low (to attract multiple offers) and ended up getting 100K over ask. mind you, I'm in Canada and we are not experiencing mortgage meltdown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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We staged our home in NJ and it sold in two weeks. Be prepared--it is a pain in the ass to go through. I thought they would come in and move furniture around or rehang some of my pictures or whatever, but they upended my entire house. Plus they cleared out so much stuff that my previously empty garage got filled with all my furniture. Overall, I would say the house looked good for showing, but was impossible to live in. For instance, they deemed too "clutter-y" my kitchen knives, the toaster and coffee maker and my coffee tables in front of my sofas. They also wanted to repaint any room that had any color--wanted only neutrals. Definitely don't plan on living in the house comfortably after it has been staged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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We had our last home staged when we sold it. It's pretty standard out here (Bay Area) and I think it helps a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I am also a realtor - and (in addition to the right price, of course) I think staging is really important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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We're in the process of selling, and we've staged the place ourselves. We've gotten a lot of interest, and ended up with several offers, so I'd say making it look good is a huge plus.We've always kept the clutter to a minimum, but living clutter-free versus living in a place that's worth showing is exhausting. We remove next to all clutter from the kitchen counters, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I am about 6 weeks pg and want to keep working out (dr. says ok) My Q: can i TONE my FLAB while pg, or is it hopeless till after i deliver? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.17.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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depends where the flab is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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arms, legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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then yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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you can do just about everything except stomach stuff. I worked with a trainer for the only time in my life while pregnant. Three months after giving birth I was in better shape than before I got pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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i know that i *can* workout, i guess my Q is, can i succeed in toning while pg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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^^just be very careful not to hyperextend your joints. Pregnancy hormones will make you more flexible-- nature's way of preparing your hips to spread for giving birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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May I ask what exactly you do and for how long? I too would like to do this but have not worked out - really ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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lol. Maybe wait till you have the baby then. Now is not the time to start experimenting..! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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i dont have much of a plan. light cardio, lunges, bicep and tricep curls, step ups. i may try to meet with a trainer to outline a prenatal program - basically i'm still trying to recover from #1. and not doing so well at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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doable, but you have to be smart about it and not overdo it. I worked out throughout my pg with my 2nd, and my recovery was pretty easy. my ob actually showed me how to do certain exercises and gave me guidelines on wt limits so as not to strain myself. she did say you could continue to do ab work until about 24 wks, so long as it was on a ball. prenatal yoga also helps (love mia at lila wellness) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:29 PM Flag
[ - ] I think I'm a nice person who is easy to get along with but I have a really difficult time making friends. I know I'm introverted, reclusive and stink at small talk. How can I put myself out there and make friends with other moms? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I'm like you. I find the people I'm friendliest with are the opposite of me ie very loud and confident (but also very nice). I like the fact that they are the organizer/chatty one which leaves me to be quiet. I think they like the audience too! As for how to meet people I've found it's just a case of saying hello and asking something about the other person ie the name of their child which 0............ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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^my toddler just posted for me! ....which starts off a conversation. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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You are right and I seem to get to that point and that's where it stops. Just "Hi, how are you...blah blah blah weather, kid stuff, husbands" It never gets to the real friend stage where you get together for non-kid related stuff as well and play dates etc. I'm such a social cripple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Have you ever tried asking? I know I'm not an organizer but I'm happy to go along with things that are going on. If you have a group of People you meet regularly through your kids or whatever why not trying asking if anyone fancies seeing a movie or trying out a bar/coffee shop because you feel like getting out more. The worse they can do is say no. Once you have done it once it gets so much easier. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:14 PM Flag
[ - ] what good movies are playing right now? dh & i have a sitter tonight (and expecting #2 next week), so would like to see something really good. i have no idea what is out there right now. any suggestions? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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tell no one (french thriller) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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will check it out. thanks. have you seen (or heard anything about) Savage Grace? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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saw it too! great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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thanks very much! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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^^ say, have you seen any of the other films at Landmark Sunshine? not sure if the timing of Tell No One works with our schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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saw Savage Grace and Tell No One. Definitely see Tell no One. Savage Grace is so dark and depressing. And very slow. Tell No One is Edge of your seat thriller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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thanks...not so sure i'm in the mood for dark and depressing tonight. is Tell No One playing anywhere else, other than Landmark Sunshine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Wall-E was great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I agree--definitely not just a kid movie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Business colleague propositioned a tryst, I turned it down but said I wanted to remain friends. We're not going to be friends, right? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Why would you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Ummm ... we are both married, with kids? And yes he is ridiculously gorgeous but still.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Why would you turn it down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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That's right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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Why did he think you'd say yes? Or was he just overcome by the moment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a good tenis class for a 6-7 year old boy on the UES or UWS? Thank you. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Just have him take lessons at the CP Tennis Center. Maybe you can find a friend he could take lessons with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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champion tennis UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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NFCH Sports at nfch@mindspring.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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bumble bee tennis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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TCR (Tennis Club of Riverdale) has van service that picks up from both of those neighborhoods. Good program and reasonable prices. Also has indoor, air conditioned courts for when it's too hot or rainy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:53 PM Flag
[ - ] SAHMs- what do you do to keep yourself busy and not go crazy? i'm at home with 11 wk old and plan to SAH but need to find things to fill my days and weeks otherwise i'm going to go nuts. any advice or things to do around NYC with a little one would be very helpful! TIA 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Strap your child on and go and do whatever it is you want. You will never have as much freedom as you do right now. Don't waste it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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yes, but i need to meet other moms/women. all of my friends work so i don't have anyone to see during the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Do not go looking for friends based on the fact that they gave birth at the same time as you. That is how so many women end up with frenemies. Just go and do things you enjoy and you may (or may not) meet someone you have something in common with. Common ground is better than procreation when looking for friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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ITDA. I made a boatload of friends with kids of the same age like mine. It was a blast. There was something to do every single day. Sure, there were a few fall-outs but mostly I am still in touch with some even though we moved to a different part of the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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They can't meet you for lunch every now and then, or for drinks after work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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sometimes but evenings are pretty much going down to bed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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I went along to the Babybites lunches when ds was small. I met some great Moms there who I now spend my time with (meeting 2-3x a week) to let our kids play together while we get a break. We are now on second babies and it is great to have support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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i was thinking about attending. thanks for letting me know your experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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It was about 2yrs ago now that I first went but they were great for meeting people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Those early months were the best for me (I had an easy baby). Went to lots of museums (while dc slept in stroller), long walks in the park, lunch out (again, while baby was sleeping), lots of reading. Once dc starts crawling, you won't have to worry about keeping yourself busy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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exactly. enjoy it while it lasts, you don't konw how easy you have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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join a mother's group. Probably have to wait until September. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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where do you find one of those? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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check your local Y [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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i have met nice moms at playgrounds (go first thing in am before it is too hot), pp yoga, library read out louds and music class. it isn't like you go to these things to enrich dc for most part-it is really to meet other moms. I also found that having a schedule and certain projects each day helped. we belong to a club with a gym/babysitting/indoor playground, and I've met nice moms there (mostly nannies during the week though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Babybites has some good informational lunches that new moms attend, check out bigcitymom.com..ton of activities. Also check out meetup.com, you'll find a ton of NYC based moms group in various neighborhoods. There's ton to do in the city...not so much in the suburbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] how many vaccines for two month visit? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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AAP schedule is 4, but I did a more spaced out approach and did 2 at 2 months, 2 at 3mo, 2 at 4 mo, etc. Dr Bob Sears' vaccine book has a nice alternative schedule outlined in it, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Overheard two moms talking about Habonim Nursery School. Seems like they were both very unhappy with administration and how things are run. Have people had problems there? Do you know anyone who likes the nursery school? What's up with Director? How are ex-missions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I have never met anyone who sent their child there who didn't love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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well, you're not going to get a lot of feedback on friday night, but... I know a lot of people who are unhappy there and feel like they've been backed into a hole. Administration not so great, lots going on without notifying parents in due time, and the synagogue itself basicaly is falling apart and waiting for the hippie messiah of a rabbi to come save them in August. Not likely to happen. There are plenty of other decent options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I just heard the amazing 2's teacher is not coming back and the 3's teacher also left - what's happening there? Who is in charge of Habonim? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] GMAIL question- i need to "file away" all the inbox emails and i was told that i can label them but cannot create folders. but even if i label, the msgs all stay in my inbox. i want to clear my inbox and file away emails. how do i do that with labeling? HELP!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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you don't. The point behind gmail is that everything is searchable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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archive the email after labeling. you will be able to retrieve by clicking on archive at the left side and pull up all the emails with that label [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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hit archive after labeling the email. you will be able to retrieve all emails with that label (look on the left side for archived emails) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Burb moms: I have heard that if you wish to send your kid to another school district in Westchester you can pay supplemenatl taxes to that town. Anyone else heard this? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I have heard about peoople in Yonkers paying to send kids to Bronxville schools for a fee, when we were looking 4yrs ago. But never had official confirm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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i heard you can do this in Rye but is is something like $14,000 yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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hmmm. still cheaper than any private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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