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Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2014, 1:27 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,153
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: New York or Calgary? ($)

I love living near NYC. There is a never-ending list of things to do and enjoy.
However I have never been to Calgary and it just got voted highly as a place to visit in 2014 by New York Times. We...
Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2014, 1:11 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Boots No7 Products in US?

I love Target! And yes, they sell No. 7 products. Happy to hear they will be available elsewhere too.
Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2014, 1:08 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: We're going for it ...

To give you an idea on Rental costs - there are some 2 beds in Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn on the MidTown Direct Train line for $2500 (30-40 min commute to NYC Penn Station. From $14 return).
...
Forum: USA
Dec 13th 2013, 7:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,832
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Where to live when working in Manhattan?

Hi. We commute to NYC from here. You could get a 1 or maybe 2 bed apt in Maplewood, Millburn or South Orange...all nice commuter towns. The train does a quick commute to NYC - about 35 mins direct...
Forum: USA
Dec 13th 2013, 1:20 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,355
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Christmas Gifts to the UK

We have done vouchers and M&S over the years, but this year in my husband's wisdom we actually went shopping...and posted a wonderful box of clothes to his mum in UK. Ofcourse the Customs tax on the...
Dec 13th 2013, 12:16 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,876
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: UK parent/s with kids born in the US... question?

My children have 2 English parents so we talk about Britain a lot and try and visit once a year. I guess I do promote it - we have stuff with flags on that we use everyday - chopping board, oven...
Forum: USA
Dec 13th 2013, 12:06 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: You're worth millions and someone nicks your nuts

Love it - we are nut amused! Bless her. She is over 80 and works harder than any other OAP! Let her eat her nuts!
Forum: Meet-ups
Dec 4th 2013, 8:34 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,312
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

I think he'll have a very happy time with the grandparents! There are plenty of pet stores here - and some interesting options. One friend here has a chinchilla! Might make a nice buddy for the...
Forum: Meet-ups
Dec 1st 2013, 2:03 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,312
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

Maplewood British Expats have a Mums Night Out on Dec 18.
Forum: Meet-ups
Nov 11th 2013, 1:15 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,312
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

Good luck! Enjoy the adventure. Summit is a nice place, one of the more affluent with great restaurants. My children did a lot of classes at the Connection in Summit when they were little. We love...
Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2013, 1:27 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,033
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Concorde

...contuned! Sorry i hit post by mistake
He flew on it once. He is 6'3". It was fast but small. However he sat next to Kate Moss so he was delighted by the experience. He kept the branded pen and...
Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2013, 1:25 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,033
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Concorde

My husband flew on Concorde
Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2013, 1:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 843
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Top tips needed for markets in NYC

We barter in Little Italy stores for scarves, bags etc. Its not a market but a great area for bakeries, italian coffee shops & restaurants.
Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2013, 1:04 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 3,747
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Did you have fun today!

Fabulous! You earned your candy!!
Forum: Meet-ups
Oct 23rd 2013, 3:21 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,312
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

HI! I've lived in Maplewood NJ (Essex County) for 10 years - there are plenty of Brits here. Also lots of well-travelled Americans.PM me for info!
Oct 23rd 2013, 11:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,168
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Halloween Events?

Halloween in Maplewood NJ is one of the biggest downtown events of the year. I see half my neighbours trick-or-treating from store to store as their kids collect the candy after school. There's a...
Forum: USA
Oct 14th 2013, 9:03 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Recommend website for flights USA to UK

We use hipmunk.com or expedia.com, to do the research. I usually end up booking direct thru Virgin who have been the cheapest most of the time i've flown Newark-Heathrow the last 10 years!
My Dad...
Forum: USA
Oct 14th 2013, 3:29 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,658
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Relocating advice - New Jersey/Chicago

Maplewood and South Orange are on the same train line as Madison to NYC too. They have a shorter NYC commute. Both have rental properties to fit your price range. There are schools, shops, tons of...
Forum: USA
Oct 14th 2013, 2:53 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,782
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: How to establish credit without the secured credit card?

Getting the secured credit cards and paying them off in full each month will slowly build your credit history.
Forum: USA
Oct 14th 2013, 2:47 pm
Replies: 130
Views: 14,970
Posted By NewJerseyGirl

Re: Your favourite city in your state?

I live in Maplewood which I love as a place and for its 30 min NYC commute but it doesn't count as a city - more a village!

So for a favourite city in NJ it's got to be Princeton.
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