As someone who has had several lists, over the years I heartily concur with the concept that most people don't know what they need. I, too, whittled down the list over the years until I only had 3 things on there: tall, smart but not book smart, and is kind to others. Now that I'm settling down with the most…

I am going through this right now. The F thinks the 15K we'll have saved by the end of the year will be enough for a 250 person wedding in Manhattan. I've planned a bunch of corporate parties for groups of that size and larger in Manhattan. I know I can plan a wedding on budget in Manhattan but the scale of budget…

These dogs don't deserve the rough start they got because there is an amazing pup inside each and every single one of them. I'm glad this surgery is going to help Felicity find some forever happiness that she deserves! This is my foster pittie, Lola Piglet. The rescue I volunteer with yanked her out of the…

This exactly!! The washboard abs are fun and all but on a day to day basis, I want someone who I can pig out with on the couch or go out to check out this new restaurant with or get sloshed with a couple times per week. I don't feel self conscious about their body in comparison to mine because they must have found…

I once read about shifting from asking "What do you do?" to "How do you spend your time?" and I think it is a brilliant suggestion. If people want to volunteer their job titles, they will, if not, it'll usually lead to an interesting conversation about hobbies. About 15% of the people are confused at the question all…

Well, if they were the starch based ones, they are edible! If they were the styrofoam ones... well, glad you are ok! http://puffystufftn.com/about.html

Hate to break it to you but each time you do this, you damage your liver and your kidneys. The effect is cumulative. Stop doing it if you don't want cirrhosis nor renal failure, later in life. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/81…

I have only used this pharmacy for 1 thing. A generic prescription antifungal - fluconozole for my cat. At my vet's office it was $120 for 1 month's supply. At my local Duane Reade it was $465 for a 3 months supply. At Costco it was $36 for a 3 month supply. No, I did not stutter. $36 instead of $465 or $360...…

You can mix sour cream into the omelette (beaten eggs) before frying, too. It makes the entire omlette a little fluffier. If you are into that sort of thing! I like to add extra fats to my scrambled eggs and so far I love adding 1T/egg- heavy cream, sour cream, melted butter, or creme fraiche. All except the…

What is this "standard pre-nup" that you speak of? Is it like a standard NYC lease? Where can I get a copy of one? I've always assumed you need to hire a lawyer who specializes in such things to get one.

You feed him less food. He'll be hungry and probably start doing things like raiding your garbage cans, etc. but either a pet gets more exercise or you feed him less. More exercise clearly isn't an option for your pup.

See if there is an IMPACT course in your neighborhood. They really really do help with the freeze-up in any situation because they help you practice when you are in that fear/adrenlaine state. Seriously changed my life. The courses in NYC are pricey but they can help/have tuition assistance if your income isn't…

Bring back Reading Rainbow. That episode about colonial life was so awesome, I've always wanted to go, even as an adult!!!

I don't believe they will double tax us on our Roth IRAs when we retire but even if they do, the amount of time you have for your money to grow is so worth it to just make yourself contribute now. I'd rather pay a 40% tax on a million dollars than to have a $100K saved up in my mattress, when I retire. Also, I have…

I am confused, how is the IRA "stuck" at WFC? The only reason why I ask is that IRA rollovers to other firms are basically free (everyone wants your IRA business). When I rolled my Roth IRA from Chase to Scottrade I didn't even have to tell Chase I was leaving. I went to Scotttrade with my account number and filled…

I got called in Manhattan in 1999 and then Brooklyn in 2007. Brooklyn was SOOOOOO much better!! It had air condiitoning and free Wifi. I sadly didn't get selected that time. But I totally would have volunteered to serve there, if I could!

Average does not equal median. So no, that does not mean 50% of women are a size 14 or above.

I have never watched a single one of them either. I must hang out with the nerdy people becuase every single person I know (except my parents) have seen these movies. I've managed to avoid seeing all 6 of them. I'm ok with that.

You know how some people have that mystical formula of how young is too young ( your age/2 + 7 = the youngest you can date without shame)? Well those who haven't watched the Princess Bride as my marker as too young for me.