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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] how's the server over here? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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and they're back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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did you miss us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I am just starting my 21st week, so half way through pg. I gained nothing in the first three months, but have packed on 18 lbs since. I started at 120 and now am at 138. Is that way too much, too fast? How much did others gain by the half-way point? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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no, it is fine. ther eis usually a big push. i started around 128-130 and i am close to 150 now. just went tot he OB this morning and she was excited for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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I think I've gained 12 lbs, but I seem to put on a lot towards the end (at least last time) because I know I went over 40 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:08 PM Flag
[ - ] what to get FIL for fathers day? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I'm getting my dad the new Emma Lou Harris CD and a photo book of my ds... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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What about a gift certificate to a restaurant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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How much do you want to spend? Is he in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you get a 21 month to get used to sleeping in a bed? I got the rail guard, but every nap/bed time is crazy. Please tell me how you all did it. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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By waiting 6 more months before moving him to a bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Isn't that early? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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He won't stay in crib, climbs out so quickly. We were thinking of a cover for the crib. But eventually we will have to go through this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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We moved ds at 17months and it took him a few weeks to get used to it. We made the bed as comfortable as poss with a padded mattress topper and we kept the bedtime routine the same and calmly put ds back into bed every time he got out. He did spend a few nights sleeping in his chair in the beginning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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Took a few weeks, meaning every time putting him back. I am trying to not make it a game, saying nothing when I put him back so he doesn't get a response. He thinks it's hysterical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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We tried really hard not to react to him at all but to put him back into bed and encourage him to stay there by reading his story to him while he was in the bed. We put a gate on the door to his bedroom and left a few books with him so that if he did get up he could entertain himself until he decided to go back to bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Ideas for a nice housewarming gift I can have sent to someone? Trying to branch out from just sending an orchid plant. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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A Zagat guide for the area and an Am Ex GC for dinner out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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when we moved a friend got us martha stewart flower of the month for 3 months and i loved it. they are delivered on the same day each month. something to look forward to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone ever used one of those bags with wheels for a carseat to lug with you in the airport? If so, do you recommend it and can you give me a name? I'm assuming I can find one at BuyBuyBaby? TIA 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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One Step Ahead has them...don't know about BBB. How old is DC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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18 months. We are flying to Europe and need to buy a car seat and are sooo clueless. Thinking of the Graco Comfort Sport on the theory that it's light, and I gather it's not complicated to install using a car's seat belts (and hopefully OK on a plane too). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I'd skip the car seat on the plane and rent one at your destination if at all possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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We have actually bought him a seat and think he'll sleep way better in one than in the seat itself. We did this last year with great success, although he was only 8 mo at the time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Cool - thanks a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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It also has straps should you prefer to wear it as a back pack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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We borrowed one from a friend and the good thing about it is there is lots of room to put other carry on stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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DH likes the one with backpack straps since our hands are usually full with other roller bags, stroller, etc. He got it at local UES baby/kids store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Oh, great idea, didn't know these existed. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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if you're using car seat on the plane, you can also just buy the backpack straps rather than a whole bag (we check the seat). That way you can just put the seat on your back without the whole in and out of bag process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Also look into the sit and stroll....car seat with its own wheels and usable on the ariplane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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gogokidz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] God, this world is basically done with you when you turn 40. You might as well save all you can your first two decades of work, then retire. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Where were you 20 years ago when I really needed to under stand that. I could retire now and start having kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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what brought this on? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:11 PM Flag
[ - ] How do I get up-to-speed with social marketing: facebook, etc? I'm sooooo old! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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Eh--there's really no need. If your friends are on Facebook, you'd probably know it by now. If they're not, there's no reason to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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But I need to for my job! Can I log on to various places anonymously and poke around? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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It's a myth that there's a career reason to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Not if you are a recruiter. You get to see what you hire before you hire. That is what we do anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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I'm on FB and LinkedIn. Just join if you want. Sometimes it's addictive (FB) and sometimes I go weeks w/out checking in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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you pay me and I let you know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo is newly trained. He pooped in the potty the last 2 days without incident. Today, he keeps telling me he needs to go, but no poop comes out. I think he may be afraid, but I don't want to regress and give him a diaper. He is only wearing a diaper at night, and is otherwise in underwear. Any advice? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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no diapers! tell him calmly that sometimes poop takes a long time to come out and it's no big deal. if he has an accident, it's also no big deal--he's learning something new and he is doing a GREAT job! GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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He might just have gas. Also the heat may lead to a harder BM, thus more difficult to come out. Don't worry and if he has an accident--no worries: no one ever walked down the aisle without being potty trained first:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] what did you get your dad for father's day? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Specialty ham, cervelat and cheeses from our local farmer's market. FIL is getting Recchiuti chocolates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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A case of wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Silver lining: This weather and all the DOE stress have made me lose my (otherwise hearty) appetite. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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you think like me. hope you drop 10 lbs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Ha. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Honestly how long does it take to print and stuff as most 2,300 letters for entry level G&T and 680 for non-entry first grade??! In terms of scale the needed to send out 23,000 pre-school letters and god knows how many middle school letters. This should be a piece of cake... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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But it's the DOE, see? First they had to find consultants to go get the mail (I know for a fact they outsourced it). Then they had to send the sheets to the consultants they hired to do the data entry (I also know they outsourced this). Then they had to deal with lost forms. Oh, and return receipts, because you know how difficult it is to sign something and stick it back in the mail. Then they had to screw up the Pre-K process. Now that all of that is behind them maybe they can place the K kids in G&T. But I'm sure a few other consultants will have to be called in first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I would consult with them free of charge for a chance to place my 98 in Anderson. You think they would bite? It is a way to shave $200,000 out of the school budget given the amount they pay consultants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I have decided to view the delay in a positive light. In other words, they know the heat is on b/c of high profile f*ckups with Middle School & PreK, so they are double checking the G&T process and making sure their "i"s are dotted and "t"s are crossed before notifying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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thanks for the ray of sunshine. hope you're right. not holding my breath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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the can dot all the i's they want and cross all the t's but if we don't get the placements we want we will still curse their names. I hope they plan to be totally transparent in the end about how many applications they got and how they broke out by score, because if we find 99s and 98s in their 4th or 5th place schools something is likely fishy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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OR: Most of us 99s are going to be disappointed, since most appear to have ranked Anderson and there will only be about 50 seats for Anderson. So I fully expect to be disappointed. On the other hand, we feel pretty good about our district choice, and at least we know a few other kids who might be attending the district program, so that's a good thing. Plus, it's closer to home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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With a 98 I will be disappointed if I don't get one of my top 4. (although really I will be disappointed if I don't get my second choice) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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np: With a 99, I will be disappointed if DD isn't placed in one of our top 3 choices (A, LL, 116). The only other one we listed was NEST and I'm sure it would be fine, but the other 3 are definitely preferred by us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Well since my preferred second choice (the 98 above) is Nest I hope you get one of your first three choices too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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I hope you get one of your 3, (98 wants NEST) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:59 PM Flag
[ - ] What dressing is a good substitute for a Waldorf dressing. I want to make a salad with chicken, grapes, walnuts, apples and celery. Any suggestions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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A honey-mustard vinaigrette. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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ooh, hadn't thought about that. Nice idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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plain yogurt, low fat mayo, salt, pepper, cider vinegar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Is this the NYC board? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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You need to check NYC when you post and it will post on a NY board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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it won't let me do that--I have nyc in my settings, and all others are not checked, yet I keep getting posts from palo alto and etc. just wondering. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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hmmm. that's just one of my pet peeves with the new UB! I'm just not here that much anymore b/c it's too confusing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a standard maximum amount one should spend on a kid's bday gift (not your kid but your kid's friend from school, for example)? I always though $20 is a generous amount but when I saw what kind of gifts my DS got for his birthday from his school friends last week, I can only say Wow! One gave him gifts worth $100 total. Others ranged from $20-$50. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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I'd like to think that with all the kids' bdays, $20.- should be sufficient. My sister has more money and tends to give more expensive gifts, but I don't want to get caught up in keeping up with the Jones'! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I think of it the other way. I try to spend at least $20. If I see the perfect gift and it is more I buy it. If I see the perfect gift and it is less, I will add another little thing (coloring book, hair barette or what ever) to make up the difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Why do you have the urge to always get it up to at least $20? If you found the perfect gift that is less than that why the need to add something more or less bogus to it just to get the total price up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I don't know. Maybe for the reason poster mentioned. We get such nice gifts that I'd feel bad knowing that I hadn't spent at least $20. Plus it is my mental budget and maybe a little game for me to hit that number. The little nothing part becomes part of a larger theme, etc. Like if I got some thing with Blues Clues in it the little nothing part would be Blues Clues stickers. I enjoy shopping for gifts a little too much. It is like shopping with a challenge or purpose! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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In preschool where DS is invited to all the birthday parties, I keep it at $20 max for all but his closest friends and then maybe I go to $30. Once DS gets older and he's only going to those closest friends, I could see spending more if it was something that I thought would be a great gift for that kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I try to spend around $15 - $20. If it is a really good friend and dd wants to get something that is a little more money, I might go up to $25 - $30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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$20 is pretty much my maximum. Once in a while I'll go a little over if it's for something I know the dc will truly love. But dc goes to so many parties, we really can't spend more than that per gift, and usually we spend less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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I think that 18 to 30 is good. Anything else is excessive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] I am SO hungry. Just started a low carb diet and have been good the whole day so far. I'm so tempted to eat the chocolate covered biscotti in my desk drawer. AAARGH!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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My favorite new food is Progresso Light soup. Only 120 per can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Sounds good however I worry about canned soups and their sodium content [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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I like the mock crab stuff (with chopped onion, garlic and red pepper) on a Spinach salad. Use the low calorie/carb dressing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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