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[ - ] Will a cat keep mice away? I can just see him snoozing while the mouse prances around undeterred. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Yep. Maybe your cat would really enjoy mousing! Also I've heard that just the smell of a cat repells mice. I am not sure if it is so but two winters ago, we had two mice run through our apt (on separate occaisions) and this past winter- none! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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don't know w here you live, but be careful. Our building put poison for mice and got a cat, cat ate mouse, died horrible death from the poison [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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mine do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:45 AM Flag
[ - ] I got 12 mo a bathing suit with a built in diaper. Do these actually work or should I put a disposable swim diaper underneath? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.31.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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they work just fine - will hold in a poop which is all that disposables do anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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put a swim diaper on underneath [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:11 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend a not very expensive but not gross hotel near union square? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Washington Square Hotel on the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park...not very far from Union Square. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Not so near to Union Square, but I found The Mansfield to be reasonable and quite nice. It's near Grand Central. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:47 AM Flag
[ - ] I am so mean to my DH but he is so stupid. He can not follow simple instructions, can not think for himself and I have lost all attraction to him. I have been trying and am in therapy but continue to think he is such an idiot and I don't know what to do or how I got myself into this. How did I not see this? ANyone else surprised after they got married? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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It sounds to me that you think a lot about yourself; in a selfish way, I mean. And maybe that is why you chose a man who doesn't think for himself because then that way, you could call all the shots. Maybe you liked that in the beginning but now that you are maturing, you find it difficult to respect your husband which makes it difficult to respect yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I do not like calling all the shots, never have. I want to be able to trust DH and can not. It's the biggest issue in our marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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are you this explicit with your therapist? what does your therapist tell you to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I am explicit with therapist. We are sorting it out. DH finally, after 3 years, started therapy. I am trying to not be so angry with DH and his incompetence. Therapist and I wonder if there may not be something wrong with DH, he makes such poor choices. It is very difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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what did you see in him when you were dating, why did you decide to marry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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he was fun, interesting, responsible, attractive... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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I don't think so. He has started therapy and my therapist and I are waiting to see if his therapist thinks there is more to this. Sometimes, I think he does this on purpose but he claims no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Does he seem emotionally flatter than he used to? What does he think about all your anger and frustration? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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He doesn't get upset with me. He says he understands my frustration but doesn't know why he does these things. He constantly apologizes and says he won't do it again, but does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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He's either completely repressed or has some kind of mental problem. If he constantly sits on his anger, that could depress his mental function or lead to unintentional passive-aggressive behavior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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That's an interesting theory that I know he would deny. We were in therapy together at one point but stopped because all we talked about everyweek was his relationship with his mother. She is crazy control freak. Do you think this could lead to unresolved anger and passive aggressive behavior? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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was he a rebound relationship? i know pp who have DHs like that. they're the sweetest pp but i can see anybody getting annoyed with them for that long. hopefully your thereapist can help you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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he was a rebound. What does that have to do with it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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what are some examples of what he doesn't do properly? (my own dh is asking after i read him the post-- he really wants to know) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I give him simple instructions. For example, drop DD off at swim class and go across the street to store and get one of those soccer balls we saw last week as it is only store open at that time and we need the ball for a gift. DH forgets that I told him this, goes to another store that is closed across town. He calls me after swim class waiting outside of another store that is still closed wondering what he should buy. I am annoyed because now he is late and by the time he gets home after going back to the original store to get the ball we will be over an hour late to the party. I could go on & on. He's ruined clothes, smashed cars, gotten so many speeding tickets, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Your example is completely inconsequential. Then you say "smashed cars" and speeding tickets. Seriously, is something wrong with his brain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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The example I gave is something that annoyed me today. It was such a simple task and I gave clear directions. He forgot about them until he called me. This happens all too often. Yes, he has gotten into several car accidents that he hide from me, one with my car. He also hid the speeding tickets. He also gets obsessed with buying things. He was an ebay addict at one point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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maybe he has add [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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maybe. I thought about that but he has a good job and manages to focus on that. He lies a lot as well. He is better about that then before because of the therapy but I feel like I am married to a 12 year old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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is he adhd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Y'know. You sounds like kind of a nag. Maybe he just does it to piss you off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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lol maybe but if I am a nag, pissing me off more wouldn't make DH's life any better. Wouldn't it be better if he avoided us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:21 AM Flag
[ - ] ugh, I am making sirloin steak w/bleu cheese sauce and cannot think of any sides to go with. Any suggestions? tia... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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something light, since that is heavy... haricots verts, arugula salad... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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what about a starchy side like potato or couscous? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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keep it light... couscous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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asparugus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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ha ha jinx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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asparagus! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I agree with the asparagus, above...get some fesh and local from the green market. You could also roast some spring onions (in the Greenmarket now, too). And a salad of Pea Sprouts with olive oil and se salt. Go with Strawberry short cake for dessert..again, seasonal and local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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oven roasted broccoli [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] would you take 4 yo dc on a yacht for the day or too stressful because of the water issue 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.31.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Sure, dc would wear proper life vest the entire time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:24 AM Flag
[ - ] can you still search the school boards-- i can't figure it out! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.31.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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yes, use arrows at the very bottom to move your sreen. Box is in upper right hand corner, type what you want and it searches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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your searches will include a *all* boards, btu the ability to search only one baord is on the UB to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone been to the restuarant the Melting Pot? Worth the money? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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very expensive. not good value if you're bringing young kids, but a group of hungry adults can pack it away. take a shower when you get home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Thinking of going while on vacation, just me and the DH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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suggest you go for drinks and cheese fondue, or for dessert fondue and after-dinner drinks, but not for the main meal. better with a large, noisy, hungry group! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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ew- i hated it - ate at the one in DC. only the cheese app and dessert was good. so if you go dont gt an entree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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i went to an adult b-day party there - it was fun, but the food was pretty gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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No, I hate fondue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] MIL just left message on the machine saying she will be in town next week and would love to see her "son and her grandson" and for dh to call her back. hmm should I care? seems a little rude.. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.31.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I would call her on it and say, What, you aren't excited about seeing me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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would love to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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so do it. Do it nicely not being mean, but it upset you, she should not have said it and it should be brought out in the open. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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no you are right, I should at least bring it to her attention. dh never checks the machine anyhow so I will just tell her I got the message and say something- not being rude. I am just a little shocked but these things happen all the time with her and somehow I am surprised each time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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I just explained the situation to my dh and he said that if you said it nicely it would be fine, but then he pointed out (wise man that he is) that you really don't need to ask this quetion because you already know the answer, either she likes you and just mispoke or she doesn't. Hee hhee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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ha thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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np: I wouldn't do that. I'd just let it slide as she is your mil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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Do you really care? I wouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:41 AM Flag
[ - ] We made sure that the week before school started, we were on a good sleep-wake-up schedule. We timed the trip to school. We made sure that we had playdates with new classmates over the summer so that there were relationships already established before the first day of school I think that regular two playdates during the week and one after school activity are pretty normal. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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you sound kind of anal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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agree. But, if it works for you and your family, go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Good grief. We did none of this (except earlier bedtime week before school started) and all was well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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I don't know what you question is. We worked to set up a similar schedule that school has also with lunch time and naps. It was really helpful and DD adjusted easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone taken their kids to see musical "Young Frankenstein"? Would it be ok for 7 year olds? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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oooh, just remembering the film, I totally wouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone else here take care of the family finance since their husband is completely incapable of properly handling money? Ugh. So annoyed. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I do the financial stuff, but not because dh is not good with money. We are both finacially responsible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I do it because I have more time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Haven't seen SATC movie yet but so want to know if it's true that someone dies, but yet I don't want to know details. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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lol, no one dies... the movie is pretty sappy but fun if you liked the series [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Need to get nametags for my kids, pref UWS. Suggestions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.31.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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can you not tell them apart? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone think the quality of the Boden clothes is kind of crap? I had a 100% cotton dress literally disintegrate in the washing machine..... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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I've thought the boys stuff holds up ok.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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I have two dd's and this is my first experience w/something falling apart. The material on the dress is v. thin, I guess I should have hand washed - but I'm not really up for hand washing kids clothes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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What did the tag say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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I didn't look - my bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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