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[ - ] Okay ladies: so what stroller to buy, due next week! Graco snap n' go or Bug or Quinny? Help. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:39 AM Flag
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love mu bug but it was a gift--wouldnt have paid 1000 for it! If you get it, get the carseat attachment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:52 AM Flag
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totally depends on where you live, how much walking you do, etc. love our bug and have been using it for almost 3 years, but i think the snap & go/stroller is fantastic for the first several months. super easy in restaurants and in taxis, and the kolcraft has a huge underbasket. i used to do a week's worth of grocery shopping with dd in that stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:22 AM Flag
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I'm in the city and used the snug ride with Graco snap n go for the first few months..then I got the combi (very light and easy on the bus or taxi..not heavy like the others you listed) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:53 AM Flag
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^^^but I take the bus constantly. As much as I like the Quinny, it's not for the bus or taxi. I'm due in 4mo and will get another combi (helio) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:54 AM Flag
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If you do the bug, get the car seat attachment which makes it sort of like a snap and go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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snap and go it is 50 bucks and all you'll need in the city for awhile. Decide later if you want the bug or if you go straight to maclaren. I've had all three and a year later all I use is maclaren [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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snap and go, Kolcraft car seat carrier, maclaren car seat carrier. I'm so happy I didn't purchase a stroller until dd was 3 mos. Just used Kolcraft car seat carrier and it was wonderful!!! saved up and at four months bought maclaren quest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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Just had my 2nd 3 wks ago, used Bug for only short while with DS (now 4)--found it was bulky and no space compartment below, no snack tray. Waste of money. I'm using Graco Snap N' Go--easy, and will transition to Maclaren soon as she's old enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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start with the snap and go and then decide in a month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 week old, up all night nursing. not hungry at this pt, just wont settle. swaddled, in a sliing now. any advice? losing mind 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.27.08, 12:24 AM Flag
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hum lullaby and goodnight.. you can try reading a story, or anything long and monotone... My dh used to read dd TS Eliot's the Wasteland and it put her to sleep... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:27 AM Flag
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also, I highly suggest buying an exercise ball... I used to sit on that thing and lightly bounce up and down up and down up and down for an hour and it would put her to sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know of a nanny wanting to work part time in the Montclair, NJ area? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:54 PM Flag
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I'd try to do a nanny share with someone in your neighborhood. My experience is that good part-time nannies are very hard to find. Unless you can find a grad student studying something in the area of child development. I've had luck on craigslist. My worst experience has been on sittercity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:52 AM Flag
[ - ] nanny is getting fired tomorrow. paying her an extra week sound good? she's only been with us for 1 month. she kind of sucks. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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why sucks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:28 AM Flag
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so many reasons: can't control the kids, doesn't engage with them, makes unsafe decisions (leaving windows open over arm chairs so 2 yo dd climbs up and starts to crawl into open 2nd story window space), doesn't lock the doors when she leaves, opens windows open when the a/c is on, doesn't always serve them what I ask her to serve for meals, doesn't tell the truth about where she takes dd during the day, takes dd shopping, loses dd's shoes in random places she takes her shopping..... I could continue, but she's starting to annoy me now just thinking about her. BTW she had GREAT references. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:03 AM Flag
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np: i always err on the side of giving more severance, but she sounds terrible! i'd probably still try to do two weeks if you can, just because it will take her time to find a new job. i'd be so pissed if i were you, i'd want to call back the references and yell at them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:20 AM Flag
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they probably wanted to get rid of her really badly so they gave her great recommendations. OR they were all friends... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:52 AM Flag
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not because "she sucks" with you means that she wasn't (past tense) a good nanny. This does not sound like the right fit for you, maybe she would be just right for another family. Hey you never know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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there are probably lots of families in the market for a semi-dangerous lying woman in their home and watching over their children. maybe you need help at your place ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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that's a hard one, I probably would do a week severance at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have insight about waldorf schools 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:55 PM Flag
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new age hippie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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a bit nutty. I hear it's best if you commit to the entire k-12 program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:21 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the earliest age to start potty training? I was reading the reviews for Baby Bjorn potty and one mom said she put her 5 month old on it and it worked great. Is this really done - starting potty training that young? Just curious... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:53 PM Flag
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Oh, sorry. I forgot DWTS is on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:02 PM Flag
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a 5 mo can't even sit up! absurd! worse than the orphanages in eastern europe! if it's a boy, don't even think about potty training until 2.5. If it's a girl you can contemplate it at around 2, but 2.5 will be more realistic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:22 PM Flag
[ - ] DD (4.5) just vomitted several times. Any tips on what we can do to help her feel better? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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Fluffy blankets and cartoons? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:54 PM Flag
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I tend to think vomiting is what makes me feel better. At this point, just a comfortable bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:26 PM Flag
[ - ] any other old timers on who just feel sad at the newish format? not putting anyone down or looking for a fight, here... just missing the old girls and ease in getting to them. Are any of you still here? first logged on in 2003 and haven't been back for the past 7 or 8 mos... what happened to the day that we could just hate toddler posts becuase they were toddler posts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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That's me too. I UB'd since 2004 and I logged on today after a couple of months and hate how mean some posters are. I mean...we were mean before but now almost everyone is just plain rude. There used to be funny people - what happened? Do you know any other msg boards? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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I've been here since 1999..I hated it when so many of you joined and made the boards go so quickly.....things change....this format is actually better for many things, technically speaking, and htose that couldn't figure it out have left. It will be enve better when they fix collapse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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if they fix collapse...we've been asking them to do that forever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:30 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone not send their school age children to camp? if not what do you do all summer? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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We don't. We hang out and have a blast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:08 AM Flag
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No camp here. Museums, parks, beaches, visit relatives. That's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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i'd get no work done. then we'd end up on the streets. so i envy you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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sorry. I work part time so DH takes over when I leave for work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:08 AM Flag
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No camp here, either. Lots of downtime. School is hard enough as it is, kids need to relax a bit. I WAH but less during the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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Unless I am traveling most of the summer I have to send dc to camp. 1. I need to get some work done, 2. camps end early enough that there is still plenty of time to spend together 3. I think it is better that a school age kid be with kids their own age and in organized activities rather than with me all summer - just my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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relax, day trips, family vacation and the Red Hook Pool. If you ever need to feel like a thin great parent... spend some time at the Red Hook Pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a friend who's 19mo continually bites and hits babies younger than her, including my 12mo son. It really bothers me and her mother does little to stop it. How can I express my irritation to her without overstepping boundaries? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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sorry, i don't know how to talk to pp like that. and these days there are alot of pp like that. maybe just say "come on, you gotta make her stop...."? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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tell her you need to look out for yours and while you realize it is a phase, you are going to take a break from shared play till this phase passes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Are there ps 11 parents living in UES (>60st)? Do you get school busing? We are going to ps 11 G&T class (2nd grader) and wanna know what would be the best way to transport dc to school. TIA 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.26.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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subway is going to be the fastest. xfer to E at 51st [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:08 AM Flag
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dc had 2 UESers in his class. The parents always took the F to 23rd and then walked from there (if the crosstown bus was there they'd hop on but if not, faster to walk). Also, if you are on the F, one mom (when it was cold, rainy) would take the F to West 4 and then transfer to the uptown C or E to 23rd and 8th). The C/E at 23rd is the closest subway so if you can figure out how to pick up the E train on the east side as it's coming from Queens...but I know one of those big transfer hubs is like 8 stories underground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:34 AM Flag
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wow, ues coming to chelsea for school? aren't you zoned for a good gen ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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agree. nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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Some UES school is not nice. i.e. 198. I believe PS 11 G&T will be better even than PS 6. More higher score DCs this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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i disagree. i think overall 6 is a better school. scores aren't everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I don't know which school is "better," but I do agree that your zoned school would have to be pretty weak to make it worth doing that schleppy commute at rush hour w/a small child in tow. I would seriously consider moving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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because you guys are lazy and hate inconvenience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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People travel from Chelsea to UES for private school all the time. I don't see why this is so different (except that it's free, so maybe a cab in the morning wouldn't break the bank!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.13, 06:20 PM Flag
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i know this sounds snarky, but how could you not figure out if there was bussing before you accepted your slot? do you know what that commute is like and how it's going to affect your quality of life? seriously, gl. i can't imagine doing this from the ues where almost every school is at least as good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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That' is not nice post! I asked many school when I toured about bussing but nobody gave me a clear answer(including Hunter. We live in downtown). ONLY school I knew has bussing service all over the manhattan was Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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NP- Another UES going to PS 11 this year, K. You cannot even apply for bussing until day one of school... apparently they (whoever regulates bussing) doesn't consider the child part of the school until they've actually sat in the classroom on the first day! We will take the 79th St. crosstown to the C train down to 23rd... it takes about 45 mins. door to door. We chose PS 11 G&T over PS 290... did lots of research before making decision and there are lots of reasons to choose a G&T, especially a good one like PS 11, over a "good" zoned school! And if the commute sucks so bad we can switch to zoned... couldn't switch to G&T if it was the other way around! And hey, if there are enough of us UES'ers we can always carpool! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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TO THE UES WHO IS GOING X TOWN FOR G&T - ARE YOU HAPPY? I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AND TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO RANK - PS 11, PS 33, PS 198 - ZONED FOR 183... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.13, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] shettles to get a boy.. anything to help conceive a girl? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Put pinecones in your cootie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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think it was a serious question. put the box of wine down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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sorry, but it's a ridiculous question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 PM Flag
[ - ] have 2 containers of sour cream, what can i make? any good recipes for dips? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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I'd make a sour cream and pear pie. Make baked potatoes on the grill with steaks or burgers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:48 PM Flag
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sour cream cake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:35 AM Flag
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spinach dip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:44 AM Flag
[ - ] divorced mom. any questions? ;) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.26.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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yes, will i ever find a guy who wants to date me. i have 3 dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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don't know. op here. i have one ds. too scared to date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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