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[ - ] my sister wants to get my 3yo dd something for her bday and i am completely out of ideas and so is she. cannot be anything bulky b/c we are in a small apt. tia. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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books? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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op: you read my mind - can you recommend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Classics are always nice. Blueberries For Sal and other books by Robert McCloskey are great, but most kids don't have them anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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don't know if its too much $$, but maybe tickets toa kids concernt or show and sis can take her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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A season pass to the Central Park Zoo. I think its $75 and good for the child and a caregiver or parent. They can go unlimited times. Great idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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subscription to magazine (like My Big Backyard)? My dd loves to get mail. Or what about a necklace or bracelet - nothing super fancy, but just something with a charm your dd will like. Just bought a T-Rex necklace for my 4 yo (after MANY requests) by her and she is sooo excited about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Planning a trip to Paris and I´m shocked at hotel prices!!! Where do you stay? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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our apartment there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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you are so lucky!! I envy you :) Where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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in Boulogne, just outside the 16th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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rent an apartment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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gotta love the horrible US$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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A friend of ours is house swapping for 3 weeks in august. There is a website for it. They get eachothers cars as well. You can just call your ins co and tell them you have out of town guests coming in to stay etc. I am excited to see how it works out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone here bought dh a titanium wedding band? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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No but I don't see any reason why not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I bought my fiance (getting married 8/3/08) a titanium ring due to the fact that I don't have much to spend right now, and I kind of feel guilty. I wish I could afford something more exciting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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the only problem with it is that they can't be re-sized. So if dh gains/looses a bunch of weight, he will have to get a new ring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I don't see df gaining or losing any weight in the near future. My plan is to at some point in our lives replace it with something better when I can afford more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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If that's your plan, then go for it. My dh wanted something that he was going to keep forever, which is the only reason I brought it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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oh well, he can have it forever. maybe he can just wear it on his right hand... if that's what he wants to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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my brother has one, it's nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you buy caviar for at home? Where do you buy it from? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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citarella, balducci's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Piscayne has great, realtively inexpensive American caviar.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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fairway has good inexpensive (relatively speaking) american caviar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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That's like "american champagne" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Trying to wean dd from bf to bottle. She presently gets 4-5 bottles/week of formula while I am at work. Ped says since she is now 12 mos to give her dairy milk in a cup, and to never give her dairy milk in bottle. She refuses. Have been trying for two weeks. Want to start weaning off of BF in a few months. Any suggestions. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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how much do you care about getting her off the bottle? and does seh eat other things that are high in calcium, like cheese and yogurt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Will she drink her formula from a cup? If so switch to formula in a cup and then switch the formula to milk. I'm not sure about mixing milk and formula but that might work too ie increase the amount of milk gradually over time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Try a straw cup - my toddler learned to sip from a straw since it is much easier then the sucking required on the standard no spill sippy cup. Once she's got the cup thing down, then you can switch over to the no spill kind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Also just put water in the bottle so she starts to associate the good stuff (milk) with the cup. She may still want the bottle for security/habit so don't abandon it cold turkey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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she will drink water from the sippy cup, but the second I put milk in there she refuses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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So try the straw - put it in a cup that looks nothing like the sippy cup or the bottle - a whole new experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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My DD did the same (fine with water in cup but not milk), so I just gave her the bottle and started weaning her off of it gradually. By the time I was only giving her 1-2 bottles a day (about 14 mo), she came around. I got rid of them quickly once she was drinking milk out of the cup. So much easier than I ever expected! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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no bottles past 1 - my son loved the straw cup but it spills a little so you have to be more careful than with a sippy cup with a valve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is NY the only state with No Fault divorce? And what does that really mean? Do you have to divorce wear you live? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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There are many no-fault divorce states. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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OP: OK. My friend just told me that. Any insight on my other questions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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NY is actually one of the few states WITHOUT no fault divorce. you have to show grounds, or a signed separation agreement plus a year's wait. and yes, you have to divorce where you or your spouse has residence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Exactly. My lawyer said NY's no fault option was [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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got cut off - the NY option was "Marital Abandonment" which means you say you & dh have not had sex in 6 months which since no one can prove it is effectively "no fault. This only works of course if you both want a quickie divorce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I was told it was six months. Whaaaahoooooo - I can file tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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its not jsut that you haven't had sex. it is that the other spouse has refused to do it -- constructive abandonment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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So one spouse has to take the blame? Does it affect divorce settlement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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no. fault is irrelevant to property issues. (and custody, if that's an issue for you) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Not for me luckily, but a good friend is getting divorced and it is getting nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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That is the problem with NY and I don't know why it is so behind the times. yes, one person has to be at fault for a specified reason (chosen from a list of reasons). It is terrible. Wake up NY - let people simply have irrecon. diff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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every time reform is proposed NOW is among the leaders. divorce is, statistically, bad for wome economically adn this is seen as a wya to mitigate its bad effects. i don't agree, but that is the reasoning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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^^oops, i mean NOW leads the opposition to reform. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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How are the bad effects mitigated? Is the guy usually the one taking the blame? And if it does not affect settlement, it does not help any does it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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np (and a lawyer): does not affect settlement. grounds for divorce and settlement are two entirely different issues for the judge to determine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
[ - ] If you found a really great, big apartment, in a fantastic neighborhood, would the fact that it is a 4th floor walk up be a deal breaker? fwiw, my youngest is almost out of a stroller. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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NOPE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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agree. As long as Fresh Direct deliver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Honestly? Yes. It is so helpful to have a doorman and an elevator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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sooooooooooo many people do just find without either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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As a single person or a couple - fine - but with kids? not easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Tough call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Oops. sorry. not finished. Tough call - lived in a 6th-floor walkup when I was younger & single and I got used to it. Third floor and I'd say absolutely no problem. Fourth floor is iffy, but if it's really great, in a fantastic neighborhood, then yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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OP here, thanks, that is what I am thinking. I think we will just get used to having to take the stairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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lived in a 5th floor walkup for 14 years...you get used to it...AND it's good for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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it's fine. i did it, it was fine. seriously, do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Just think how great your ass will look! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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word. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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i would have said its not a big deal before i lived in a walk up. its one flight from the elevator to my apartment, and its a surprising annoyance. not just heavy stuff, but the many times my preschooler jsut refuses to go up and i'm not really in the mood to tote her and my groceries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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yes. but so would a no doorman building, unless it was my own townhouse or brownstone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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it would be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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No. Your dc will be running up those stairs faster than you will in no time, and you will have a great apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Not at all. Walk ups can be nicer in someway than large elevator buildings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I need a convertible car seat for dh's car - don't want to spend as much as a Britax. What's a good 2nd tier seat? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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You can get a britax at target now- what is your price range? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Under $100. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I tried looking on Consumer Reports, but you have to subscribe- see if anyone has a memebrship, or go to the library and look at old issues- it gives you the ratings for all of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Graco at walmart for $60. Ranked in top 2 for safety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Thanks. The next responder would have me believe that only bad parents don't pay $200+ for a car seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I wouldn't cheap out on a car seat. Since it's a second one I would wait for a sale...all the online baby sites running a britax sale every few months...with free shipping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Graco! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] this must be the longest week of the year 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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especially today. My gosh today is draggggiiiiinnnnnggggg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] I am torn between the Baby Jogger and Phil & Ted's. Which do you have and do you like it? TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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phil and teds, love it. though we have outgrown it and only use single now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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P&T!!! We still use it. Although I don't think it qualifies as an actual jogger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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P&T - I'm happy with it but I'm no jogger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] We are moving from UK to NYC next month. DC was accepted to a school in London for preschool and I just found out that its "sister" school in NY will honor this and allow him to transfer. My question is - how is the school? It is called Garden House School. Thank you! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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try a search on ub? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I did that, but not much came up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I think this is a pretty good one. GL for your move signed ex-London Mum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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thanks. are you in NYC now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Yes, been here 2ys and love it. Well done for skipping the craziness that is the pre schools admission over here btw. My ds is starting in Sept and getting him in somewhere was almost a full time job for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Thank you - I was terribly worried until I got the call from our school here. Where will you son be attending? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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One of my dcs is currently at Garden House. We love the school. Will your ds be attending Sutton or Park Ave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] The poor state of the economy is all in your mind you whiner!!!! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Really? The Wall St Journal and NYTimes must be lost in whiner's mind, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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You obviously have a job since you missed Phil Gramm's remarks - quite hilarious and bad for Johnny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Maybe he read The Secret? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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lolol. More likely he took lessons from GWB how to ignore reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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it's not ignoring reality, GWB truly believes that if he says something enough, it will come true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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oh goodie, next you'll be telling us how this is the perfect time to buy houses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I am sure McCain will try that before it's all over. If you think positive the recession will be over and you can see its value skyrocketing again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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You're an idiot - you missed the whole point of the post. OP is quoting something Phil Gramm said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I've had dbs at two different hospitals and they are my only two to choose from. I preferred my delivery experience at one of them and preferred my postnatal care (is that what it's called?) at the other. I'm thinking I'm going back to the one where the postnatal care was better b/c that was a longer period of time. Any devil's advocates out there? I can't decide how to make this decision. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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I'd go for the better post natal care as long as you had no serious concerns about the delivery side of things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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No, I agree with your thinking. But I had a c-section, so 4-5 days with crummy postpartum care would have sucked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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i think that nurses/aids make the hospital. just my little opinion. (i agree w/you and the choice you're leaning toward) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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