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[ - ] grrr. man i am dating is terrible about including me in his plans. when he invites me to things (not dinner, but events) he tells me about them and kind of waits to see if i say i want to go. its similar to the seinfeld where elaine doesn't know if she is being invited somewhere or not by her date. anyway, he just told me about some weekend away fundraiser he is going to and spent 10 mins telling me about who is entertaining, which celebs are involved etc. at the end of it i said "oh, that sounds really fun", as i couldn't believe he wouldn't invite me to it. he said it would be ok. now i am pissed. i invite him to everything. how do i handle this? its not even that i want to go so badly, just want the decency of an invite 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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make a joke about it. just a different communication style so don't take it personally. make a light remark about it to convey you don't understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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I think you should just explain that you enjoy spending time with him, are happy with the amount of time you spend with him (if this is true) but you aren't sure when you are invited to things or when you aren't. I am sure he doesn't realize any of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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yes, in gerneral, men a clueless about the nuances of communication. I would just put it out there that you don't know when you are invited to events/trips with him. Hopefully he'll get it and be better in the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Just started being SAHM and am in late 30s. Need more casual, nondrycleanonly clothes. When worked, wore mostly Elie Tahari, Theory, with some Burberry Prosum, BCBG, and other labels thrown in. Where should I shop now? I don't want to be devoid of style/look like I gave up, but I can't dress like I am 29 with cutesy clothesy either. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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I find that DKNY and J. Crew have some good staples, while still having some style. (J. Crew has great t-shirts, capris, tank tops, and DKNY good dresses, blazers, skirts, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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OP: Yes, thanks, these have been my go-to. I thought I might find some more options to mix it up. Let me know if you think of anything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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i love anthropologie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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OP: I used to wear their clothes all the time, but now when I shop there, I think I am too old for everything I try on. This seems weird, but I think part of the issue is that I am thin but have big boobs. I think a lot of their tops esp. now just make me look like I am trying too hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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tory burch, paige jeans, plain t-shirts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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OP: Jeans I am pretty good on. I generally like TB stuff, but I just hate wearing screaming labels and so much of her stuff has her logo on it. I have 2 pairs of her flats and I never wear them anymore for that reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I just bought a couple of machine washable tops from J McLaughlin --one in an Hermes scarf type print. Love them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Tees and basic jeans/capris if you like simple. Summery cotton dresses if you like to be feminine. Flats or flat/sneaker hybrids. Find things that flatter your body, most importantly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] want to get DH a nice watering can for fothers day - where can I find one? in NYC 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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Gracious Homes or Smith & Hawken [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Never checked my mail yesterday but I assume no one got their G+T info. Right? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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no the DOE homepage says we will get them this week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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We know that parents are anxiously awaiting letters from the Office of Student Enrollment regarding their children’s placement into gifted and talented programs. We are in the process of verifying student information on all applications submitted. All families will receive placement letters this week. For more information on gifted and talented, pre-Kindergarten, or middle school admissions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 AM Flag
[ - ] shoe storage: original boxes you bought them in or clear plastic containers so you can see them? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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clear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:58 AM Flag
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Clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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OP: agree but want to know why, b/c you can see them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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yep -- you can see them well enough unless they're really up high... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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original box with polaroid stapled on front [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:41 AM Flag
[ - ] MOMS OF OLDER BOY(S): I'm watching a friend's sons this on Thursday - 10 and 11 years old. I have a baby and toddler and have NO idea how to entertain these two for a day. What do you do with boys this age? I don't want to rely on TV, video games, etc. Thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Teenagers 06.10.08, 04:48 AM Flag
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gosh, they have each other and can entertain with board games, reading. If you are in NYC, maybe try museum visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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National Geographic and Playboy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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are you in suburbs or city? If city, go to a museum. If suburbs, buy a bag of balloons and turn the hose on out back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas? Where can I go with 5 month old today where we wont have heat stroke? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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go out now and return by noon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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library, ymca (go swimming, get a day pass) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:34 AM Flag
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go to a library with a 5 month old? that doesn't seem practical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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a museum? I wish I had done more of that when my kids were younger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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Time Warner Center, B&N, the Met, Bloomingdales, the mom/baby movies could work during the summer too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:19 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD: I'm very pg, suffer from migraines and am asthmatic. This weather isn't ideal for me and this past weekend when I was out, I got sick with a migraine from the heat and felt sick. I have to take my dd to school and suggested that I'd pick her up at noon before the weather got to hot since I don't have anyone else to pick her up at 3pm (when it will be horrible out). She's upset but I think this is a good compromise considering how I get in the extreme heat. Am I nuts or does this sound ok (the noon pick up) 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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you do what you have to do. She will get over it, and may even understand when she feels the heat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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I think the noon pickup is a little risky for you. Can another Mom bring her home at 3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:47 AM Flag
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op: yes after a long talk she realized it's best for me. I just got back and she's ok with it. 3pm would have been to hot (worse than noon) and no one else could pick her up for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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it's fine. it is one day. stay healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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I think it's supposed to be as bad at noon as at 3pm today (check accuweather). Why not let her go to school (and take a nap yourself) and just take a taxi or car service to get her? You are pg, I doubt the money in this instance will break the bank and no one's going to judge--even if it's just a few blocks. BTDT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Started solids...when did everyone start feeding twice a day? I did rice cereal first, think i'm going to try oatmeal next then veggies and fruits...is that how it works? My pediatrician gave me very little advice. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.10.08, 04:28 AM Flag
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i did rice cereal, then switched to oatmeal right after (less binding). we introduced foods every 3 days, always in am to watchf or a reax. we did solids at 2-3 meals/day pretty fast, though more for getting used to taste/texture than any nutritional value. people will tell you to do veggies first, since they are less sweet, but I don't think it matters really. both of my kids were eating most of what we were eating by 7-8 mos (intro at 5 mos). someone told me that the more flavors you introduce before 1 year, the less likely they are to be picky, which I do believe since it anecdotally worked with my kids, though it may be an old wives' tale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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my ds is 7 mos and we started around 5 mo like you with just a little cereal once a day. Now we do solids twice a day (cereal plus a fruit or vegetable) and 5 bottles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know much about church sunday school programs? A local church does something called Godly play that looks interesting. Wondering if anyone has experience with that or other programs that were good. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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our sunday school (CCD) was $60 for the yr from sept. through May [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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OP: I don't think this one costs money, but I'm more interested in the quality of the instruction and what ppl think about that. Did you do CCD leading up to First Communion? My dd is 5 and there seems to be not much for her at the local Catholic church. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:20 AM Flag
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sorry I misread. I thought you were asking for cost. Yes we did CCD for communion when dd was in 2nd grade. Some churches require 2 yrs of CCD but this church required only one year. My dd actually enjoyed her CCD class and asked to go back next Sept [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:23 AM Flag
[ - ] ds is 7mo. if i stop pumping/nursing during the day but want to continue nursing at bedtime and in the am, this is possible right? or will by supply drop? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:15 AM Flag
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my supply dropped when I was just doing am/pm feeds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:35 AM Flag
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I stopped pumping at work when my ds was 12mo and continued to nurse him in the morning and night for another 2 months. I had to actively decide to totally stop - although I could soon make it through the day without pumping, I was fully able to continue to nurse him morning and night. It's absolutely a supply/demand thing, but your body can adjust to meet this new schedule. The key for me was doing everything slowly... GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Sorry, meant to reply to OP! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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With #1, I tried that at 7 mos and my supply dried up within 2 weeks. With #2, I was able to stop pumping entirely at 10 mos, when the baby was eating lots of solids. I'm still nursing a.m. and p.m.; db is now 16 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Of course it will drop. It's a supply and demand system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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it may drop. i could maintain two feeds but not one. everyone is different so just be prepared to have to give it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:01 AM Flag
[ - ] need to start wearing some makeup, moms who do, what's your morning routine? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:24 AM Flag
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mascara, blush, lipgloss, bit of powder [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:26 AM Flag
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when I don't have a tan I wear concealer, little powder, little blush and lipgloss. Now that my face has some color I wear just lipgloss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:18 AM Flag
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this is me minus the powder. i also wear mascara. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:15 AM Flag
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^^^with lots of moisturizer as a base [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:15 AM Flag
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light application of foundation/powder compact, blush, eyeliner on top, mascara, every day. Makes me feel more polished. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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why do you need to start wearing it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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hijack: please recommend a great lip gloss. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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I like the sephora brand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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cargo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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Love Dior and Nars. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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try spf primer (spf 50 primer from mac), some minderal makeup powder, blush or light bronzer, one shade of light eyeshadow/ mascara, and lip gloss or lip balm that has color. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:11 AM Flag
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Giorgio Armani Face Fabric - love it, benefit Benetint, mascara,Bigelow mentha lip tint# 1136 oh and big dark sunglasses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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what is Face Fabric? which glasses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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tinted sunscreen, mascara, concealer under eyes, lip gloss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:49 AM Flag
[ - ] what time does your 5 yo go to bed? does she do it herself or do you lie w/her (like i do!!!)? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:23 AM Flag
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My almost 5 yo goes to bed around 8. And we go into his room together, read books. I turn out the light. We hug and kiss and he goes to sleep by himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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Between 8 and 8:30 and if I don't lie with him, he'll never go to sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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7pm. I walk her in around 6:45, read a book together, tuck her in and walk out. She is asleep when her head hits the pillow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:19 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone out there 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:03 AM Flag
[ - ] dd got her first shots yesterday. this morning there is a red lump around the injection site, size of a quarter. normal? or call ped? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:29 AM Flag
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normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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They didn't tell you this would happen at the ped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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