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[ - ] Planning beach vacation with DB for early April. Do not want to travel out of US. What part of Florida will be warm enough: Key west, Miami, palm beach, Orlando? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 02.27.13, 02:09 AM Flag
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we love Longboat Key near Sarasota [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:17 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:41 AM Flag
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Miami, Boca, Naples, Sanibel/Captiva Island will all be warm in April. I was just in Miami last week, and it was in the high 70s - 80s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:35 AM Flag
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FL Mom here. It was 89 degrees a couple of days ago. My A/C is running right now. It's hot! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:43 AM Flag
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Lucky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 03:30 AM Flag
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Love Sanibel Island. It's super family friendly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:35 AM Flag
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Any of the above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:44 AM Flag
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Boca Raton Resort & Country Club; Ritz in Naples; or South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.13, 02:56 AM Flag
[ - ] DH has an opportunity in Miami. We have 3DC. In what area would you start looking for an apt? Bal harbor? Miami beach? Coral gables? Top private school? Top public school? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 01.22.13, 03:21 AM Flag
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i know coral gables has very good public schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:23 AM Flag
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OP:Thanks. I heard about a great public in coral gables. I am curious about other areas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:24 AM Flag
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Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach around 39th street passed the stream, very nice area there forgot name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:23 AM Flag
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Why not buy a house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:30 AM Flag
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OP: we don't want to buy before we move. And don't like the idea of a house in a hurricane zone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:33 AM Flag
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People in Miami take their houses very seriously. If you don't live in a house , at least in coral gables you are a second class citizen. South of fifth street on the beach has a very good public elementary school and gorgeous apartments and nightlife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 03:37 AM Flag
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Where is your husband's job? I grew up in Coral Gables and now I live in the South of Fifth area of South Beach. CG is really nice and there are a few nice apt buildings but not so many. The houses and neighborhoods are beautiful there and there are huge yards for kids to play. South of Fifth is wonderful, lots of fun, but pricey! Rent for a 2/2 apt in a luxury building (almost all of South of Fifth) at least $5000/month. Are you looking for religious schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.13, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm a nanny (age 37). My live-in boyfriend, 29, wants to get married, have kids, and have both of us work full time. He makes 30-60k, 100k college loans. I make 35k, 30k in college loans and currently finishing night school for a master's in child development (BA in art). 37 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 04.18.12, 12:33 AM Flag
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...continued: I do not feel the need to have kids. My maternal instinct is satisfied by the kids I take care of (11, 4 and 6mo) and have been with for 10 years, but my bf can't live without having kids. If I did have my own, however, I'd like to quit and take care of them, but by the time he could afford it, I'd be too old for the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth. What should I do? Please help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 12:36 AM Flag
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...continued again (sorry). We live very frugally outside of Portland and have little desire for luxuries. We are in love, but have trouble communicating about money. Should I have a baby with him now and keep working? He'd be a great dad emotionally but can't provide financially. Oh, I have 20k in savings and he has nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 12:43 AM Flag
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Np: is trouble communicating about money code for he doesn't deal with it and would be perfectly happy to let you house & feed him while he helps with gardening, household or other potentially money making ideas as he chooses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 05:08 AM Flag
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OP here. He would like that but he knows better than to ever ask for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:08 PM Flag
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He won't ask, but he will keep trying to make it happen. It will be a constant pull on you, like tides. It's not about you, how he feels about you, or your communication. it's how he's shaped per whatever twisted crap went on in his family. Someone as conflicted as he will end up ill. Seriously. Dude has issues. Not insurmountable stuff, but commitment to therapy is essential. And not easy to get from someone who doesn't want to support himself, and is fully convinced he is taking some kind anti-materialistic stand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:19 PM Flag
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FYI: A reliable car, rent, food, being able to take modest vacations, healthcare =\= "luxuries". Not for a young, healthy white man with a law degree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:51 PM Flag
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I don't believe you don't want kids. You're pretending to rationalize staying with this boyfriend (and he is pretending he wants kids.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:44 PM Flag
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ok! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 12:41 AM Flag
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You are 37 years old. Not to be harsh but you can make this decision for yourself and no one should stand in your way. Do you want children or not? Do you want your bf or not? Love will find a way, but don't do anything because you think you won't have enough time. It will be a worse situation for you to be tied to someone you will develop problems with, and resent having a baby with. If you found out you were pregnant now, what would you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 01:10 AM Flag
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I'm the OP. If I were pregnant I'd marry my BF and continue to work full time, but ask him to start working more to pay down his debt. He's self-employed and works only when he wants to, but even if he worked harder, he'd max out at mid/high five figures. I wouldn't be happy about this, though. Here's the list of potential outcomes: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 01:45 AM Flag
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NP: its very clear that you are 37 and settling for this 29 year old who is not anything that you want. You are trying to fit whatever he is into a better fit, but it won't fit. Move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 01:52 AM Flag
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OP here. I think you hit the nail on the head. I have to decide if I want children in my present circumstances or not. The answer is no, but if circumstances changed, maybe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP here. Yes, it is about fit. I will compromise on a lot of things, but I will not have a child with someone who can’t support us for most of the baby’s childhood. I admire women who do it all, but I don’t want that much on my plate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:10 PM Flag
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...OP continued (have to stop pressing enter!) Best case: In the next year, he improves his business and I work full time, we get married, pay down our loans and TTC with the plan of me quitting work or going part-time after birth. Second best case: We marry but continue with current incomes and no kids. Barely acceptable case: We marry, he improves business and I work for 2-3 years and then TTC. Other barely acceptable case: We marry and continue current incomes, TTC with both of us full-time after birth, perhaps with a vague chance of me staying at home in several years when we can afford it. Unacceptable case: TTC after age 40. Other unacceptable case: breaking up. By the way, there is no prob with my boss. We have supported each other through thick and thin. She knows my options and says she will stand with me no matter what. She and the kids will remain a big part of my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 01:53 AM Flag
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...other and she says she'll back me in whatever decision I make. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 01:55 AM Flag
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You have to decide whether you want children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 03:43 AM Flag
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Tell him that you don't want kids. You will and should, lose him but so be it. Better than having a child you don't really want and finding yourself as the sole support for a family you never wanted in the first place. What if he actually wants more than one? Think of the DC w parents who will likely resent eachother. Sounds like recipient for total disaster. You will both be happier better matched and. He is plenty young enough to build a real life w someone who truly wants a child (or more). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 04:47 AM Flag
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OP here. That is my worst nightmare: sole support or single parent. I do want kids, but only if he can support them. I am fine without kids, too, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:10 PM Flag
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First, stop BC and see what happens. Tell him if he wants to have a family you will do it, but he'll have to work full time for a while. When DB is 3 you will go back to work, and he can cut back & care for DB. You being with DB from 0-3--am assuming you're not nuts, and going to be really into it bec taking care of other peoples kids didn't make you want slit wrists--makes the most sense. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 04:59 AM Flag
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OP here. This sounds like a reasonable compromise. However, his “working full time” involves him aggressively trying to get more clients and building his business (he’s an attorney in private practice), but I think that the money won’t come in until he does a lot of unpaid networking, pro-bono, etc to get his practice on the map. He says because he graduated at the bottom third of his class, it’s unlikely that he’d get hired by a firm. In three years, he’d probably just be starting to reap the fruits of his labor. Perhaps some attorneys could chime in and let me know what they think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:11 PM Flag
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Not an attorney. Has he ever looked for a job? If he won't work, don't be confused by his saying he wants a family. He doesn't want to be a parent. A big brother, maybe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:38 PM Flag
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Could you two move in with your employer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 05:02 AM Flag
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OP here. I could but I’d rather not have kids than do this. My boss’s hubby does not treat me with respect. She tries to keep him in line when I’m there, but I don’t want to cause probs in their marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:11 PM Flag
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Has he ever worked full-time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 05:03 AM Flag
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OP here. No, and he doesn’t feel any male pride or obligation about being able to provide for a family. He’s more modern and doesn’t care about traditional gender roles. I’m more old-fashioned, though, so he’s adjusted to suit me (kills bugs, pays on dates, etc.) He doesn’t do this because he wants to, but because he thinks I’m worth the effort. This is not ideal, but at least I know he cares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:12 PM Flag
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He needs to apply for real jobs. He is not suited for self employment. Lawyer jobs, non attorney jobs, public sector, non profit, etc.... Unless he's done that, the bottom third of class is a very lame excuse. Does he know anyone-- personal/family--with a good job he can talk to? Whether or not he had kids, it is in both your interests that he quit hiding out and learn how to work full-time. At some point you're going to resent sharing expenses, and mothering a privileged underachiever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:03 PM Flag
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Does he smoke pot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 05:04 AM Flag
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OP here. No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:12 PM Flag
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Well that's something. Still, i wish you could aim higher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:41 PM Flag
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Would you be ok with him staying home to take care of DB? Or do you need it to be you? If I were you, I'd def try to have a DB (get married first, if that's important to you). You said your maternal instinct is satisfied with the kids you take care of. But that means you do have a maternal instinct, I think eventually you will want your own. I'd do it, ask employer to stay home for a bit (would they be ok with it?) and then have him stay home with DB part time and do daycare part time. Or, he has to man up and work more, esp since he is the one who wants kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:01 AM Flag
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+1. And in the meantime, if there's even a CHANCE that you'll be having kids in the next several years, he needs to start working more. He has an incredibly high student debt load to deal with. I would also make sure to know exactly what your own plans are with him -- are you committed to being with him forever? In other words, are you not married just because you don't believe in the need for marriage, or are there other reasons? All this talk about "his" and "my" savings and debt also sends up red flags. If you knew for sure you wanted a baby then it's one thing, but you could end up single mom (and probably the main provider, unless he gets his act together, financially). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:18 AM Flag
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... in any case, he sounds like right now he'd be the more obvious choice to stay home with the kids, but before you start making major financial decisions like that I think you'll have to start approaching your debt as "ours", and also think of future savings, etc., as "ours." I'd feel uncomfortable doing that without marriage, but if marriage isn't an issue for you, I'd at least make sure that you have had big conversations and also have all your bases covered legally to make sure that the entire family is protected in case of worst-case scenarios. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:22 AM Flag
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OP here. RE: combining money. I’m a saver and he’s a spender. We’re able to compromise on most things, though, so I think we would be able to reach an agreement on this too. However, this is an emotional issue for me, not merely a financial one. I have known occasional hunger and semi-homelessness in my childhood, and I have a lot of fear about it when I think of having my own kids. No security= no kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:15 PM Flag
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OP here. Re: him being a SAHD: He doesn’t have my background and experience in child development, he wouldn’t do money-saving extras that I’d do like bake from scratch daily, garden, sew, cut hair, change oil, couponing, etc. This is why I think it would be better for the family for me to be home. But if I had to be completely honest with myself, I know he’d do a good job. He may park them in front of the TV with a Happy Meal more often than I would, but they’ll still loved and happy. The real reason I think I “should” stay home or go part time is really just because I want to be there for all the little things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:13 PM Flag
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OP here. He would only break up with me if I refused to have kids even if he tried to make more money. Even then he probably wouldn’t break up with me. He’s very committed. I am too, but only if he can shoulder his financial load. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.18.12, 06:14 PM Flag
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NP: op, you deserve to be with someone who is a good person and can pay bills. These things are not mutually exclusive. (I'd argue it doesn't matter if someone who can't pay bills acts like a good person. You're better off when they're straight up parasites, or sadists. Those you *are*, in spite of your apparently significant "stuff," worthy enough to avoid.) Lose this dude, make a real effort to meet someone able to be genuinely loving. If it doesn't work out, get back with him after 40. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:29 PM Flag
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Start thinking of yourself as 41. You will be in no time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.12, 10:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Any Miami moms on? NYC mom looking for great kid-friendly dinner options in South Beach. Cost less important than a place that is cool with several kids under six...and looking for a place the adults will like too! Thank you so much for any suggestions! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 11.15.11, 06:51 AM Flag
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Sushi samba? If you go early enough it probably wouldn't be a problem. Kids can eat rice and chicken teriyaki? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.11, 06:55 AM Flag
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not a Miami mom, but was there and we had dinner there with 3yo, it was great, got a table outside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.11, 06:58 AM Flag
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Anywhere on lincoln ave with outdoor seating before 6pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.11, 06:57 AM Flag
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Miami 09.24.11, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] In my fifties. Past menopause for several years, now. My hair was thinning but in the last three weeks it's gotten really thin on top - I have to wear it back to cover how thin it is. I've been using Biotin which was helping, but now, I have new hair loss. Any suggestions? I feel so embarrassed. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 04.09.11, 05:27 AM Flag
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what's your financial situation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.09.11, 05:42 AM Flag
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ooops, meant to say -- because i would probably look at that weave thing i have seen on tv where they attach four hairs to a single strand of your own. i feel for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.09.11, 05:43 AM Flag
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Get your thyroid checked. It is the most common reason for sudden hair loss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.09.11, 06:54 AM Flag
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also take iron (or have your levels checked). For me cortisone shots helped a lot in regrowth you get them at dermatologists, although not every derm does it for some reason. Nioxcin 4 shampoo, rogaine and there some foam that's prescription that has cortisone in it. Each helps in its own way, start one form of treatment and then add after 4 weeks so that you know what is working and what isn't. I would start w/cortisone shots and the shampoo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.09.11, 07:58 AM Flag
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Rogaine and anti-androgens. -xyz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.11, 10:07 PM Flag
[ - ] How difficult is it for a father to get full custody of his child? My brother has been begging his wife to get psychiatric help, but she refuses. He is concerned about the welfare of his child if left in her care. Has anyone know had any experience with this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 02.17.11, 10:30 PM Flag
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what kind of psych problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.17.11, 11:19 PM Flag
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Is this a verified psychiatric problem? I ask because my husband told me every day, several times a day that I was bipolar, manic depressive and needed medication. He also told me from time to time that he would have me committed and I'd never see my child. He also told everyone we/he knew the same thing. Well, I have no history of mental illness and my DC and I are living happily together without him. So if it's a true psychiatric problem that would endanger the child, your brother has to consult a physician for advice on how to help his wife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.18.11, 04:33 AM Flag
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wow, sounds like it was your husband with the mental problems! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.18.11, 04:51 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC-er here who MIGHT be relocating to Miami. Have a nine year old daughter and almost five year old son. What are the nicest areas of Miami for families where a NY'er (through and through) would be happy and what are the best private schools? If we re-located sometime within the next few months would we even stand a CHANCE of getting both kids in to schools? Here in NYC admissions are a total nightmare. Thanks. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 02.01.11, 12:54 PM Flag
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Do you want to live in a house or a condo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 12:56 PM Flag
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Unsure. This is all kind of hypothetical now. Would do either, in theory. More concerned about schools really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 12:57 PM Flag
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Can't help you with schools. I can help you with areas. I lived in Miami for a number of years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 12:59 PM Flag
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What are good areas for families? DH would be working in SoBe so would want it to be convenient for him but also, safe, with other families for me and the kids. None of us speak Spanish and are pretty boring and "white bread", lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:00 PM Flag
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You had better learn to speak Spanish! Otherwise, you are a social outcast. Personally, I detest condo living and all that it stands for. For nice areas with single family houses, Coral Gables or Coconut Grove. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:04 PM Flag
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Which is closer to South Beach, Coral Gables or Coconut Grove? Do you know HOW I could find out what the best private schools are? I see schools online but don't have a way of vetting them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:05 PM Flag
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Not hugely different in distance. I know nothing about schools. I lived there before children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:10 PM Flag
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What is the difference in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove in terms of cost, "flavor", etc? Which do you think a NY'er would like more? Where are they in relation to each other? Sorry to grill you, but no one else has replied :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:13 PM Flag
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In a nutshell, Coconut Grove is funkier and Coral Gables is swankier. If you're a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker (I am not, so I detest condo living), you may prefer the condo life. In that case, your geographic choices are completely different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:16 PM Flag
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Where would a condo dweller live? SoBe? Are there any families with young kids living there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:17 PM Flag
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You may wish to contact a realtor. I can't answer any child-related real estate questions. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:19 PM Flag
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Ok, but in general, when you say condos are you referring to South Beach? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:20 PM Flag
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They're all over. South Beach is a small part of Miami Beach and a miniscule part of Miami proper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:22 PM Flag
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Where did you live there and did you enjoy living in Miami? Best aspects? Biggest drawbacks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:24 PM Flag
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I worked on Brickell Avenue (Latin American banking) and I lived for a short time on Brickell Key and then for a number of years in Coconut Grove. I loved it! But then again, I am Hispanic and speak Spanish and Portuguese, so it was very easy for me. No drawbacks. Well, maybe the hurricanes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:28 PM Flag
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Thanks for all your help! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:32 PM Flag
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De nada. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.11, 01:33 PM Flag
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Hi. Am a Miami native who lived in Manhattan for many years. The OR to your post is correct..Coral Gables and Coconut Grove are some of the nicest areas for families. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove both border each other and overlap in some areas, so the difference is not that much. There are of course other areas, but as far as being centrally located to the best schools, I think these two are winners. Also try South Miami and Pinecrest(on the outskirts of Coral Gables). These areas are about a half hour to 45 min commute to SoBe depending on traffic. Some wonderful schools are Alexander Montessori, Riviera Day School and Gulliver Prep. If you don't mind religion, there are some good religious schools, such as Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart for Girls, St. Thomas, St. Stephen's,and Palmer Trinity. There is also a French School here, and some (a VERY few) decent public magnets worth considering. I am certain that at least one of these schools could accomodate your children on short notice, as it is not as competitive here as in the city. For my money (quite literally) Alexander Montessori is the way to go. But you must see the schools and experience their varying cultures for yourself. Please be aware: no matter how well you choose, there will be culture shock. Miami can be a tough adjustment for a New Yorker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.07.11, 02:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Name Poll: Need a name for a girl. Looking for something feminine, but not too common that will fit every stage of a girl/woman's life. Which do you prefer: Chloe, Stella, Nina, Olivia, Mia, or Phoebe? 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 12.04.10, 07:15 AM Flag
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Dd name is Olivia. Beautiful name but very common. I'm liking Nina! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:17 AM Flag
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Nina! Love it!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:41 AM Flag
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Hideous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 12:46 PM Flag
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Nina - love this name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:45 AM Flag
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Love Stella and Nina!! Is Stella popular? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:50 AM Flag
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My favorites of those are Nina and Mia. Mia is becoming pretty common, though. Ditto Chloe, Stella and Olivia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:57 AM Flag
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These all sound like the names of shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 08:51 AM Flag
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LOL, yes, or like different styles of cocktail dresses at J. Crew. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 09:06 AM Flag
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I'm with the group here. I love Nina. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 07:57 AM Flag
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LOVE stella. star in italian. my dh vetoed bec of stanley kowalsky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 08:45 AM Flag
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STELLLAAAAAAAAAA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 09:06 AM Flag
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exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 09:36 AM Flag
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I like Phoebe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 10:04 AM Flag
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Olivia and Mia are a dime a dozen. If you want uncommon, go with one of the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 10:22 AM Flag
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Like Nina. Hate Chloe...sounds white trash to me. Mia sounds like she's Spanish (which is fine if you are.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 11:48 AM Flag
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Don't like Stella or Nina at all and although Olivia and Mia are lovely, both are pretty common. I'd go with either Chloe or Phoebe. Phoebe is actually one of the names we were considering for a girl too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 11:54 AM Flag
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Of these, Olivia is the best, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 12:47 PM Flag
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like them all-- but all too common. How about Sybil? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 01:26 PM Flag
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The multiple personality girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 03:37 PM Flag
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Penelope? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 01:45 PM Flag
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Only like Chloe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 02:15 PM Flag
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They are all trendy. Of that group I like Olivia the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 04:49 PM Flag
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All of those are way overdone. She won't be the only one to have that name in a class. Why not choose something slightly different? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 05:10 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.04.10, 05:30 PM Flag
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OP: Please keep the comments coming!! I'm loving the feedback! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.05.10, 08:46 AM Flag
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Don't like and overdone/cleaning lady and overdone/nice enough/overdone/OK/best of the bunch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.05.10, 08:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been to Cancun after the oil spill? How are the beaches? I wonder if they were affected by the disaster. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 07.04.10, 01:25 PM Flag
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I have actually been reading a bunch about this as we go every winter to Riveria Maya/Tulum/Holbox all Cancun area. Supposedly because of the way that currents work the Yucatan Peninsula will be spared. I am not sure I would eat fish from the Gulf, but in terms of tar balls, the beaches, etc, it should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.10, 02:28 PM Flag
[ - ] viva miami 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 06.29.10, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving to Miami Beach. Any idea where to look for a nanny in the Miami area, like Craigs List, etc.? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 04.26.10, 09:34 AM Flag
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General Topics 09.21.10, 02:04 PM Flag
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Our needs have changed and now my resourceful and engaging nanny is available for f/t live in/live out baby nurse/nanny position with a new family.During her tenure with us, she was tremendously well organized, great communicator, can sing, read and stimulate your children she is educated and has experience with infant children,engaging and amazing and was certainly instrumental in increasing our kids learning capabilities words cannot express the appreciation I had for her and the love and care she portrayed during her stint with us. My loss will certainly be another family's gain. Please feel free to email me clari3584@gmail.com for more info. She just moved to Miami, you can arrange to meet with her when you get there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.09.10, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Coral Gables Moms - Which Target do you go to? We are moving to Coral Gables in a few days and I need recommendations for Target, grocery stores, etc. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 02.28.10, 06:13 PM Flag
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I heart Winn Dixie. Terrific value, nice stores from what I've seen. Publix is wonderful, but expensive. Same for Milam's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.01.10, 05:09 PM Flag
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There's a big Target on Bird Road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.01.10, 05:10 PM Flag
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Thanks for the tips! We know pretty much no one, so when it comes to the basic stuff like grocery stores, Target, etc we have no to go to for recommendations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.01.10, 05:25 PM Flag
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Don't stress, Coral Gables is a very nice place to live. You will be properly oriented in no time! I HIGHLY recommend checking out the local library on Segovia (off Bird Road) and the youth center just behind it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.02.10, 02:33 AM Flag
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the war memorial youth center? we have been looking at summer camp there but the camps go 9-5 (tots) and 9-4 (older kids)! it seems like such a long day! any camp recs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.02.10, 02:51 PM Flag
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I don't know how long they run, but the Miami Children's Museum seems to have terrific camps, I see kids crawling all over the place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.02.10, 02:55 PM Flag
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Thank you! I will definitely check it out. Also, most likely we will be at Gulliver. Any opinion on that? Ahh and one more question. We are not religious but want to get DC into a parish so he can start first communion training. Do you know anything about the parishes in the area?? Thank you :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.02.10, 03:37 PM Flag
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Am not Catholic, but always manage to find a church for my MIL when she visits. There is a lovely church over near the university (just can't remember the name). You may want to peruse the local archdiocese's website (although it's not user friendly for the new kid in town), and then "date" your congregation. http://www.newmiamiarch.org/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.10, 03:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Had an argument with DH over this, would you take your family to Hooters? Does DH go to Hooters? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Miami 11.14.09, 02:44 PM Flag
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no of course not, and no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 02:50 PM Flag
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let me guess which side he is on... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 02:50 PM Flag
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no, he doesn't go. he might if everyone from work went for lunch or something, but he would never suggest it or want to go there of his own volition! and no, definitely wouldn't take my family there. in high school i know a couple of girls who worked there. they kind of had a hard time telling people what they did (similar to being a stripper), and there were always tons of sleazy guys. definitely not something i would want my family to be around! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 02:51 PM Flag
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Lol. Never. No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:01 PM Flag
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I don't understand. Even if DH went, why would he want to take your family there? Is he just trying to get a rise out of you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:03 PM Flag
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My dad got restaurant vouchers from work for whatever reason, and took my mom out to dinner, to a place they had never been. It turned out to be a Hooters-knock-off type bar, where the servers were girls in really tiny outfits and horrible high heels! My poor conservative mom felt so bad for them, having to work all night in those shoes and with all the drunk guys acting like fools. But she left a BIG tip! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:05 PM Flag
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no but may I ask where you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:06 PM Flag
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Wasn't this exact question just posted yesterday and discussed in detail? Am i imaginging things? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:14 PM Flag
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np: yes. and there were lots of replies. op, what are you still seeking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:15 PM Flag
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other city audiences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 07:02 PM Flag
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Not without a good reason. (Vouchers would be an ok reason.) Dh doesn't go, but it would be ok if he did; I don't think the food is that great and neither does he. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.09, 03:37 PM Flag
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No but only because the menu isn't good. No problem with waitresses in short shorts...even with the family. If we were on vacation in florida and it was around and nothing else was, I would be fine going in and getting the kids chicken nuggets. Not sleazy if that is your concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.09, 05:19 AM Flag
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nyc btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.09, 05:19 AM Flag
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