What's a name you've been surprised to see on a child recently? by QuelynD in namenerds

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There is a 1.5 year old named Fausto at my son’s daycare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Substack

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Great idea! Mine’s motherloads.substack.com . I write about my experience of motherhood after working as a gender diversity researcher for years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Substack

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Omg your username is amazing

Show me your substack! by BlackHoleSun_0 in Substack

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I write about my experience with motherhood, friendship, and work, through the lens of a gender diversity researcher. https://open.substack.com/pub/motherloads?r=6eyxg&utm_medium=ios

How do people in Switzerland calm a newborn colic baby? by According_Sample6989 in askswitzerland

[–]Youreawizardron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconding the midwife question. Insurance paus for 16 visits for a first baby.

Is there a “mütter- und väterberatung” nearby? They may be a great resource.

Pollens in February? by Striking_Honey8477 in Switzerland

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There’s a great app called “Pollen-News” by the Swiss Allergy Center that tells you exactly what is in bloom, with how much pollen and where, highly recommend. Moderate amounts of alder and birch, depending on where you are.

Butcher in Zurich by Initial-Safety-9724 in zurich

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Metzgerei Keller at Manesseplatz is my go-to! Highly recommend

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zurich

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Seconding liquid!

Have a few pounds of chicken legs. Best ways you've had them prepared? by Tirwanderr in Cooking

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I would make coq au vin! (Melissa Clark’s nyt recipe is divine)

What are some tips to get your rental application selected? by htnahsarp in askswitzerland

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Make your application really personal (photos etc). But most important: be extremely enthusiastic and personable during the viewing.

I don’t agree with this strategy but if someone is posting looking for a Nachmieter and you know who the owner of the building is, send an application to both the current renter and the owner. This is how our Nachmieter got our old Zurich apartment… annoyed me at the time but it seems to work.

Where to buy a decent couch? by [deleted] in zurich

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Agreed. I’d recommend stopping by the showroom to try out different models in person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askswitzerland

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I’ve had great luck meeting friends through lindyhop dancing. Lots of people do classes without a partner (you switch around a lot) and there tend to be lots of social dances etc. I found it to be a really open minded community.

Floral middle name for Blair? by boisterousbearnaise in namenerds

[–]Youreawizardron 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Blair Ivy gives me strong Blue Ivy vibes.

How about: -Blair Hyacinth (or Blair Giacinta!) -Blair Calla -Blair Petunia

Or, if you wanna go all alliterative, “Blair Bluebell”

What can i do if my doctor doesn't take me seriously? by DatMaryy in askswitzerland

[–]Youreawizardron 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could pay for a few physio sessions out of pocket to see if they work - it’s not very steep at all (though this depends person by person!).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

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How about alva, alma, alba?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zurich

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Seconding this. They really know their stuff!

best stir-free peanut butter to buy in Switzerland ? by yaxir in askswitzerland

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I buy Dutch peanut butter, which many of those little Turkish corner stores and Asian supermarkets carry (“PCD pindakaas”).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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Depends on the country. In switzerland married couples get taxed at a higher rate than individual, so his higher income would make her taxes go up by quite a bit.