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[ - ] What's correct: "standout" or "stand out"? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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i think there are two different terms. an orange in a basket of apples will stand out. the football player was a college standout. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Cooking moms: Can I roast chicken legs several hours ahead of time, keep them covered with foil and heat up before serving? Should i undercook just a tad? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Yes but don't try & keep them warm for several hours (bacteria growing). Just cook them completely & heat them up again in 350 degree oven when ready (haven't you ever gotten anything from Fresh Direct!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Can I just say: I don't get maternity dresses made to be worn braless (e.g., with tiny, thin straps). I'm pretty small on top, but with each pregnancy, I've been huge by week 12, and feel really uncomfortable without a bra. I don't get it! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.27.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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I hear you! I also didn't get why many maternity tops don't seem to allow for the expanding chest since that is the first thing to grow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:42 AM Flag
[ - ] I miss the old board. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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me too. i'm not going to come on here any more except for emergencies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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I find Sydney Pollack's death very depressing for some reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag
[ - ] I miss the old board. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Quick question: housekeeper/nanny called in sick today. She has been with us for around four months. How many sick days would you give? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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ours has been with us for 3 years & has never called in sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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we give 5 sick days, 5 personal days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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okay, well that's beside the point now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Not a question of days but of trust. If she is sick, she is sick, you don't want her around your kids. OTH, if you think she is making it up, you have bigger problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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i think she is really sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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So you let her recover & don't count the days till it becomes a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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honestly, i feel like there are certain jobs you just don't call in sick for, nanny being one of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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^^you're contagious prior to having symptoms, so the kids are already exposed anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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You are prob just be crazy to start a fight - not able to be sick because you are caring for a child? I guess I forfitted my right to chicken soup with my first db! As the one hiring this nanny it is your responsiblity to have a back up plan in case she can't make it into work. Depending on her to "just show up" is you own idiocy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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look, I'm a doctor, and I have no choice but to show up. The work needs to get done, you know? That's just the nature of some jobs. And many people with nannies work, there isn't always a back-up plan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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np: You are insane. I would never want my doctor to show up with a flu, the stomach bug or any serious sickness. What kind of care would I get? A cold is one thing, but if someone is sick I'd much prefer them to call in sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Anyone without a back up childcare plan is a certified idiot. Or else happy to just not go into work when their nanny doesn't/can't show up. There are plenty of reasons including subway/train malfunctions, or personal crisis that cause a person to miss work. Personally I would never want a doctor with a full blown case of the flu operating on me!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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lol! good luck to you then. surgeons DEFINITELY don't call in sick! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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op: i'm a sahm so i'm here to take care of the kids. she lives in and i did have to work this afternoon (i work a couple hrs one afternoon) but luckily my mom can cover. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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well, do you think a nanny thinks this way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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luckily ours does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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Nice to know slaves are alive and well in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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actually, she takes a lot of days off (planned in advance). also, she just never GETS sick! It's amazing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Needing some workout pants for this summer for yoga & pilates. Lululemon the best place to look for some that are comfortable & flattering? I love my long pants by them but know I will melt walking around in them in the heat. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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probably shouldn't be walking around in work out pants anyway.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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hard to get there without walking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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^^ but thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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most people change at the gym [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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do we really need to go over this? I need to buy some yoga pants for the summer. it isn't always possible for me to change in the tenny bathroom at the studio with the other 15 women who are trying to use it. but thanks anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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I always find cute but expensive things at the equinox shop. If you have time and don't mind having nno customer service, try Sports Authority on 3rd at 52nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Organized moms: Trying to organize things a little and wondering if it's weird to hang jewelry in a box with hooks in it in the bathroom where it's visible. We do have a second bathroom that's more the guest bathroom, but it doesn't mean once in a while others would use this one. Weird to have jewelry open like that? Nothing super valuable. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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I think it's a good idea. A friend of mine has hers hanging on little branches in the bathroom (hers bathroom doubles as the main one on the main floor - small house). It actually looks kind of cool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I have my "not expensive" jewelyrt hanging on this thing in my closet. It looks like a hanger with lots of hooks and holes on it. I got it at the container store. It hangs on the rod. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone btdt with severe baby excema? What helped? My dd is so itchy she can hardly sleep. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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^^dd is 7mo and ebf. if that matters... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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have you tried taking her to a dermatologist? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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ita with this. we went to the pediatrician, we went to an allergist, we tried homeopathic and otc stuff. dermatologist gave us something that cleared it up and now we just have to use regular moisturizers for maintenance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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what was it that ended up clearing it up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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my ped just told me there's nothing a derm can do. but I can't help thinking that it hassome cause like a food allergy or something. I hate treating the symptoms without figuring out the cause. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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go see a derm. aquaintance's baby has bad excema and they say the dermatologist saved them (and their marriage). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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I believe the marriage part. This is so incredibly stressful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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rx - cutivate, and now we always use aveeno after her bath [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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what was the rx? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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a friend had this. a homeopathic dr told her that her dd didn't have enough boundaries (which is so true!!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] where should i have dd's 5th bday? anywhere in manhattan is okay. need party ideas 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Cowgirl Hall of Fame [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Okay, is there any place in Soho (or nearby) to buy maternity clothes, other than Cadeau (which is freakishly expensive). I work full time, at a crazy stressful job, and can't venture that far at lunch. Hoping there's something else nearby, where I can at least pick up a few things to tide me over. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Eh--if you're that pressed for time, order online. Gap makes decent enough stuff (that's easy to return if it doesn't fit) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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op: Yeh, I like their stuff -- wore much of it with #1 (was prg in an entirely different season, so have nothing to wear). But it's actually a pain for me to return stuff -- there's no Gap nearby (closest is at Astor Place) -- so I'm trying to avoid the hassle, just go for an hour, try a few things on, grab a couple pairs of pants and a dress or two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Then wait for the weekend and go to the maternity place on 57th Street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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op: That's the problem: I'm working for the next two weekends, then going away the following weekend (and actually have to get dressed up, twice, on that weekend away); so I somehow have to find an hour or two, escape from the office, and grab a few things. Am just realizing maybe I should just take the train a few stops to Macy's, where I can enlist the help of salespeople (and Gap is across the street). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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order online: gap, old navy, ann taylor loft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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op: Oh, didn't know Ann Taylor Loft had maternity! Thank you (there's one right by my office, easy to return to). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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IS Cadeau the place on Elizabeth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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Yes. (Though I haven't been since 1st prg, three years ago; and it occurs to me that maybe they have stuff on sale. But, then, it seemed like a pair of pants was $300, etc., which is more than I want to spend.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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belly dance on hudson in west village is great. so much better than cadeay. great selection and they are really helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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old navy in soho. and motherhood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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Old Navy on Broadway, maybe Bloomingdales [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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Not SoHo, but H&M on 34th near 6th has maternity, too. Just in case you venture up there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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