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Strollers :: RE: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?

Author: bbmom
Subject: re: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:48 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 25

Oh I forget to add -

HUGE HUGE bummer! Remember my $130 credit for BabiesRUs? Well the BJCMD is currently out of stock at BabiesRUs and I need this stroller before pesach so I can't exactly wait around until it comes back in stock. So upsetting because I have nothing to use it for at BabiesRUs right now and I'm going to have to buy a stroller somewhere else when I could've saved 130 precious dollars.

(As some of you may have seen I'm trying to sell the credit for $125 - I'd go down to $120 but 5% will go to imamother if sold on this site and DH doesn't want to lose more than $10 selling it).

Desserts :: RE: I have a bag of frozen mixed berries

Author: Marion
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:47 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

pinkbubbles wrote:

Marion wrote:

No, it's whipped...what does "straight out of the box" mean? (I buy whip in 5L containers, defrost, separate into 1L containers, and refreeze. When I want to use it I have to defrost and whip. But I mean whipped whip, not liquid.)

well Ive only recently started using whip, and I don't use it often.. when I defrost it its liquid, it only gets fluffly when I mix it with a hand mixer. I cant imagine layering with it straight out of the carton. is that what you mean? sorry I'm so clueless!

Whip the liquid, then use it.
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Moving/ Relocating :: RE: baltimore- fitting in

Author: Tova
Subject: re: baltimore- fitting in
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:46 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

[For people reading this thread who may be considering Baltimore, there are also nice wonderful homes on great frum blocks for less than half of the home prices mentioned.]

I really feel that Baltimore fits all types nicely. But I agree with the previous poster - if you compare everything to NY you may not be happy here.

Desserts :: RE: easy rice krispie balls

Author: Mommastuff
Subject: Re: easy rice krispie balls
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:45 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

pinkbubbles wrote:

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup icing sugar
1 cup rice krispies
1 tbsp butter (or marg)

mix, form into balls and chill. I think I made about 20-25 small balls.

I melted about 1 or 2 oz of chocolate and drizzled it over them. looks really nice. and they taste yummy!

(trying to use up some chametz )

what's icing sugar? confectioners sugar ??

Infants :: RE: starting solids on Pesach

Author: Marion
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:43 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

When we started with Shai (who wasn't ready at the time, but we had little choice...remind me to tell you about it some day) we used tinned unsweetened applesauce, mashed sweet potato, mashed banana. All of which are generally non-allergenic. I did eventually start adding a scoop or so of multi-grain cereal for texture (he didn't like it on its own...and make sure you're not buying the one with formula mixed in...you can tell by the price!).

It's wise to avoid the top several allergens until later:
Egg (9 mos-1yr)
Dairy (same)
Nuts (2 years)
Peanuts (same)
Sesame
Fish

Some would also include berries, soy & wheat on this list.

Honey should be avoided until after the 1st birthday due to botulism spores, not allergies.
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Tehillim Needed :: RE: For my father - he has been in a coma for 2 weeks

Author: nayamama
Subject: re: For my father - he has been in a coma for 2 weeks
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:37 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

im dovining for him. refua shlaima.

Tehillim Needed :: RE: GIRL IN COMA

Author: nayamama
Subject: re: GIRL IN COMA
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

i have no idea what happened. or how it's going. if you hear of anything, maybr you could let me know???

Strollers :: RE: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?

Author: bnm
Subject: re: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 25

i like the red and black, the stone one, the green one looked nice on the street, the orange and gray is ok if your a fan of orange

Pesach :: RE: Grape jce v. wine; what do you drink at your seder ?

Author: OOTBubby
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:33 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 39

I didn't read the whole thread, but in my family it is considered highly preferable to drink wine over grape juice. I really don't care for either one of them. I drink a very light wine (Kedem Matuk Kal) in a tiny becher that holds 3 ounces (like a little kid's Yeled Tov becher) which is what we hold the minimum shiur is.

Pesach :: RE: max factor-pesach??

Author: OOTBubby
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:32 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

Lipfinity is on the okay lists in the Rabbi Blumenkrantz book and the Star-K Pesach book (Rabbi Gershon Bess' list).

Children's Health :: RE: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler

Author: amother
Subject: re: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:31 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

He has no sensory issues. I can try talking to his pediatrician but I think it's just a habit he has formed, and I let it go on for too long.

Games :: RE: True or False

Author: mommy#1
Subject: re: True or False
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:31 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1975

false, my sister does my shaitels and i already asked her when she can do them!

tpbm was missing this thread the past couple of weeks but was too lazy to go find it to post again
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Strollers :: RE: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?

Author: bbmom
Subject: re: Do You have an Inexpensive Stroller?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:29 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 25

Update:

A few things happened in the past week:

1) The weather turned nice and I suddenly realized how hard it is to be stuck inside the house with a restless toddler when the sun is shining and it's beautiful outside. (This obviously wasn't an issue when it was 20 degrees outside, I had no desire to leave the house then.)

2) I got an unexpected bit of money and decided to put it towards a stroller.

3) DH decided that it's going to be crazy to travel with two strollers, 2 suitcases, 2 carry ons and two car seats.

So we decided to go with a double. So for all you City Mini lovers out there is the City Mini really the way to go? It seems to me that no other double stroller really matches up, is that true?

Also, what's you favorite color City Mini (I'm not all that crazy over any of the colors).

Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: PinkandYellow
Subject: re: Good carriers for newborns
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:27 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

In Israel I used the equivalent of the sleepytime wrap and loved it. Really. there is some tying but it takes just a minute cuz you get used to it and you can learn to learn in it easily although i never did. it was really yummy for me and baby. i didn't like the regular slings, like dr sears or the ring sling bec there was never enough material to make me feel safe. with the wraps, i felt i can walk and do stuff with two free hands.

Toddlers :: RE: Pediped or Robeez?

Author: Inspired
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:24 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

I like pedipeds over robeez.
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Toddlers :: RE: Pediped or Robeez?

Author: cytlgr
Subject: re: Pediped or Robeez?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:20 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

look-wise, I love the pedipeds even though robeez make ones that look nicer too. Not all robeez look the way you described them. Check out their websites.

Toddlers :: RE: Pediped or Robeez?

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How to clean oven/stovetop?

Author: chocolate moose
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:20 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

The BEST way is to clean often so you don't have a huge mess.
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Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: sky
Subject: re: Good carriers for newborns
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:20 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

I bought a baby k'tan that I heard about on Imamother. I'm happy with it. I'm not fully sure that baby wearing is for me, but when I need my hands free its a life saver. One of the reasons I got it is because I was scared of tying knots incorrectly and the baby falling. It is pretty fast to get on and my newborn always fell asleep in there in a second.
The downside is that it does not fit my dh.

I did look into the baby hawk that inspired wrote about it and it does look very cool, and easier then a lot of other tie wraps. Maybe that would be my next choice to try.

Toddlers :: Pediped or Robeez?

Author: bbmom
Subject: Pediped or Robeez?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:18 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

DD started walking about three weeks ago but I want to keep her out of real shoes as long as possible. Right now barefoot/socks are fine (especially since she rarely leaves the house) but for Pesach when she's going to go to shul she'll need something to protect her feet and keep her for slipping and sliding.

Pediped and Robeez seem to promote the same idea (soft soles, closest to being barefoot, all leather, etc) but after seeing both of them in real life I realized that they are not the same thing at all. Pediped is a soft leather, soft soled, but somewhat structured shoe and Robeez is a truly a soft shoe - more like a leather sock.

Do any of you have experience with both? Would you recommend one over the other?

Infants :: RE: starting solids on Pesach

Author: BennysMommy
Subject: re: starting solids on Pesach
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:17 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

I think it's only in the US that they recommend starting with baby cereals. It's not the same in many other countries. I started both my kids with bananas and other fruits and veggies. Cereals didn't come until after that. The main thing is to give one thing at a time and wait around 3 days or so between each so you can see how the baby tolerates it.

I also think 4 months is young but if the doctor said so and he has a good reason, then I don't see why Pesach would be a bad time to start. As a matter of fact, it may be better since you already have so many fruits and veggies around!

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach...

Author: chocolate moose
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:16 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

You don't HAVE to use your oven for Pesach.
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Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach...

Author: mommalah
Subject: re: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach..
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:15 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

My oven is, well was, gross. It is not self cleaning so I gotta scrub. My fridge is no big deal in comparison...

Moving/ Relocating :: RE: Lakewood, Arlington Ave Area

Author: small bean
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:14 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

i live in that area - never any problems at all. i actually live right near all them and never had any issues. i

Kosher Kitchen :: RE: Shirataki noodles?

Author: chocolate moose
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:13 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

I've seen them at WF too. Are they something of note ?
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Moving/ Relocating :: RE: pediatrcian in lakewood

Author: small bean
Subject: re: pediatrcian in lakewood
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:13 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

I use Gittleman. I was a patient of his and am very happy. My fav. doc there is Ukrainchik (don't know how to spell it.)

So many lakewood people on here.....

Moving/ Relocating :: RE: Nefesh Bnefesh Aliyah Mega Event-did you go?

Author: amother
Subject: Re: re: Nefesh Bnefesh Aliyah Mega Event-did you go?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:12 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 7

hila wrote:

Beshaa tova .. come and join "life in Israel" forums

We are a nice bunch here (IMNSHO)

Welcome

I thought your could only join life in israel if you are actually living in israel

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach...

Author: chocolate moose
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:12 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

My oven is self cleaning, but before that, I used to used the spray stuff and wipe it out. DH would go over it. But it didn't take that long; I never let it get too dirty.

Now the fridge, on the other h and, could take half a day .......
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Cleaning & Laundry :: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach...

Author: mommalah
Subject: How many hours will you work on your oven...for Pesach...
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:06 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

before you decide enough is enough? Some stuff will just not come off in a reasonable amount of time. I could sit there for the next eight hours and probably get it all off, but is that much work really required? I went over every surface in my oven with a steel wool type sponge twice. Some minor spots still remain. Does anyone know if this is okay?

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How to clean oven/stovetop?

Author: mommalah
Subject: Re: re: How to clean oven/stovetop?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:02 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Ronit wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

If you can, take all the pieces outside, lay them on garbage bags, and spray - using think long gloves. (I even take off the oven door and bring it outside as well.) A face mask is not a bad idea.
Allow them to sit, doesn't need to sit long. Then scrub with steel wool.
Bring them inside, using the same long thick gloves. Rinse off in bathtub.

If you cannot take the pieces outside, I would tell you to do this when your baby is sleeping in a closed room, and make sure that the windows throughout are opened. But I would still be uncomfortable about the fumes.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT OUTSIDE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS! (sorry for screaming)

I listened to a message from Hatzola, either last year or the year before regarding pre pesach emergencies. Unfortunately pple aren't being careful enough when using chemicals to clean & aren't taking precautions to protect themselves & their children.

One of the stories they mentioned- They wanted to make pple aware that it is really unsafe to use these sprays outdoors. It seems there was a woman who did exactly that, because she wanted to be safer. There was a slight breeze at the moment she sprayed, which caused the chemicals to blow right back at her hands & / or face (not sure which one or both,but I think it was her face) & she suffered bad burns & needed to be hospitalized.

I would assume you are better off opening the windows & making sure the kids aren't home, or out of the way.

Happy Cleaning!

or find a more natural and responsible way to clean...Shaklee scour off works okay I guess. I had to use a lot of elbow grease.

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How to clean oven/stovetop?

Author: mommalah
Subject: Re: re: How to clean oven/stovetop?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:01 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Ronit wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

or find a more natural and responsible way to clean...Shaklee scour off works okay I guess. I had to use a lot of elbow grease.

Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: How to clean oven/stovetop?

Author: mommalah
Subject: Re: re: How to clean oven/stovetop?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:01 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Ronit wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

or find a more natural and responsible way to clean...Shaklee scour off works okay I guess. I had to use a lot of elbow grease.

Moving/ Relocating :: RE: baltimore- fitting in

Author: amother
Subject: re: baltimore- fitting in
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:00 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

As a former BaltiMoron, I just wanted to advise the OP, not to have the attitude of comparing everything to NY.

If you end up moving to baltimore, and I think it's a great place with a diverse community and I am sure you will find like minded people, appreciate it for what it is, and don't compare everything to NY.

Especially when speaking to other ppl. there's nothing worse than hearing someone start off every conversation with"Well, in NY....."

Games :: RE: True or False

Author: busydev
Subject: re: True or False
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 3:00 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1975

well i wanted to post- but being the last one i couldnt really so....

true i will be by my parents for the first days and my in laws for shabbos and the second days.

TPBM didnt make a shaitel apointment to get her shaitel done for pesach yet...

Moving/ Relocating :: RE: pediatrcian in lakewood

Author: Kugel lover
Subject: re: pediatrcian in lakewood
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:58 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

I use dr. shanik & love it! There are 2 offices in lakewood, I usually go to the office down route 9 for well visits & I usually see Dr. heimowitz, Dr. lapidus, Dr. Braverman or Dr. Golub. For sick visits I usually go to the main office & Try to get Dr. Shanik. I'm very happy with them.

Tehillim Needed :: In need of a Shalom Bayis tefilla...

Author: jelibean
Subject: In need of a Shalom Bayis tefilla...
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:57 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

...for Hadassa bat Sarah.

Thank you!
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Toddlers :: RE: napping schedule for 13 mnth old??

Author: Capitalchick
Subject: re: napping schedule for 13 mnth old??
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:56 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

My DD is 11.5 months and has the exact same schedule as your DD. Lately she has been IMPOSSIBLE with naps. I dunno what's going on. I'm waiting to see what others reply!
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Kosher Kitchen :: RE: Shirataki noodles?

Author: sarachana
Subject: re: Shirataki noodles?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:56 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

ok i called my Whole foods market here and they don't carry them at all, but they are willing to order them in for me if I give them the brand that I want, which obviously would be kosher. If any of you would be so kind as to post the brand that you know is kosher, I would really appreciate it! TIA!

Moving/ Relocating :: RE: baltimore- fitting in

Author: amother
Subject: re: baltimore- fitting in
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:54 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

Am I the only Baltimore person here who is looking at these posts and saying, "Ah, so THAT's where I shouldn't move when I buy a house"?

OP: With all that the posters here have said, you're not going to find a place that's purely filled with relocated New Yorkers. There will be plenty of people with an OOT mentality in all of those places, and your kids will be going to school with plenty of others.

Just thought you should know that going in.

Games :: RE: True or False

Author: jelibean
Subject: re: True or False
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:52 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1975

It's been quiet too long here and it's a shame to let this slip away after 99 pages!

False. I didn't fast - have yet to fast a 'minor' fast.

TPBM is going to her family for Pesach.
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Toddlers :: RE: napping schedule for 13 mnth old??

Author: alwaysquestions
Subject: re: napping schedule for 13 mnth old??
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:50 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

bump.
no one here has experience with kids napping? im frustrastrated.

Children's Health :: RE: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler

Author: Kumphort
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:48 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

I might be totally off here, but does he seem to have sensory issues? not able to tolerate hot/cold, itchy etc.

I would see about getting him textured toys, let him play with water,sand, playdough, they have texture balls, and things like that..

Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: pinchanygo
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:46 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

I love my wrap. you can google sleepytime wrap or moby wrap.

Kosher Kitchen :: RE: Shirataki noodles?

Author: sarachana
Subject: re: Shirataki noodles?
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:45 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

wow I never heard of this food before and I love low/no carb foods, will check it out the next time i got WF. Thanks for this info!!!!!

Desserts :: RE: I have a bag of frozen mixed berries

Author: egam
Subject: re: I have a bag of frozen mixed berries
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:44 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

I made this cake with mixed frozen berries. It was a hit. You just have to increase bake time somewhat.

Mixed Berry Bundt Cake

You can also make berry cobbler.

Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: Inspired
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:39 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

It sounds to me like a mei tai would be a good thing for you to try. Babyhawk is a nice brand. (ok, I love babyhawk)
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Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: realeez
Subject: re: Good carriers for newborns
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:38 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

I love love love love love my Blue Celery carrier. I used to have a Baby Bjorn but it killed my back and I never understood what was so great about baby carriers until this one. You have a lot of different ways to wear your baby from newborn and up - but not back carry. I use it when I do my transcription work on the computer with baby in nursing position who nurses and naps and wear baby upright when walking around the store, doing stuff at home. I have a bad back with mild scoliosis and this doesn't affect it at all (with the bjorn I had to take advil before!) and it really is easier on my back than holding the baby regularly!

http://www.bluecelery.com/020~Baby_Sling/020~How_to_Use/

Oh yeah, and my dh will occasionally wear this around the house too!

Infants :: RE: Good carriers for newborns

Author: Inspired
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:36 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

I linked to this page on the other thread: its a good starter link, and explains why bjorns are not really a great choice.
HY asked good questions. Just so you can understand, I use on a regular basis, and not having much to do with style/color/ matching concerns but just practical what I need to be doing a mei tai (babyhawk), 2 podegis, 2 different ring slings and 2 or more wraps. And I am lacking some carriers I wish I had.
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Children's Health :: RE: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler

Author: amother
Subject: re: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

if you're uncomfortable maybe you can call him and ask him if you could email him.

Children's Health :: RE: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler

Author: amother
Subject: re: Need help breaking very unpleasant habit in toddler
Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

Maybe you should speak to his dr. regarding this. maybe its a hormonal imbalance or something?