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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 17:08
No, but will do now. Thanks. :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 16:58
Gentle bump. :(
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 13:36
Congrats! Hope you are all well and enjoying the new addition to your family. :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 12:01
Yes, you are right. I have done a lot of support work in the past whether it be end user support or supporting networks. :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 11:17
Hi Ladies, I have suddenly come into a position where I need to find a job asap. I have looked on here and applied online and circulated my CV to any contacts I have but I am wondering if any of you ladies that are currently employed in the IT sector might be able to assist? Most of my work experience is NZ based. Any help would be much appreciated. TIA. =) edited for typos. <em>edited by marmarina on 07/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 17:19
Yanni's Hair Salon at Ibn Battauta Gate Hotel does some amazing cuts.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 19:17
Ohhh!!! Thanks wikkid!!! That's brilliant. I will try it again tomorrow. Might have to go get me some edible pens because I am hopless with the brush. I tried to just layer small circles of different colored fondant on top of each other to create the eyes but it just looks so "fat" and googly.... defintely not an Izzy look. lol If I can just get Izzy then she'll be happy, I don't have to have the whole crew! :) I did call Project Cupcake and they said they would be able to make it but I want to try first. Must be the DIY culture I come from taking over... lool
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 17:40
It's the face that I keep stuffing up.. I get it to look like a person (albeit maybe not a sane person) but never to look like Izzy from Jake and the Neverland pirates... I guess I will have to order them if I cannot make them. I was hoping that mummy could say she made her cake all by her self but gotta realise my limitations I guess. =) I will give Project Cupcake a call. =) Thanks ladies.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 17:41
Thanks for all your replies lovely ladies. :) We now have a confirmed spot at GEMS DSO and we start this September. Phew!!
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 17:40
Thanks ladies for all your replies. Really appreciate it. :) After a lot of looking around and researching, I think I am gonna go with one of those Kidville parties. From what I understand they can pretty much organise the whole thing and they have loads of themes to choose from. :)
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 12:01
Hi Ladies, Wondering if anyone had any ideas of where I could host my little girl's birthday party. Her birthday in August but I am planning to delay the party until mid September as the weather is really hot! Usually, I would just have it at home but not sure if the weather will be ok around that time. Any ideas on where I can host it other than Magic Planet, etc... There are a few kids who will be invited so would rather avoid having it at home this time round. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks in Advance. =)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 21:23
Hi Ladies, Thanks for your replies. :) I have applied for Gems Wellington DSO and she has an assessment tomorrow as she currently follows a Montessori curriculum. But I don't think they have realistic expectations of her abilities which I am a bit concerned about. She turns 5 in August so we are trying to get a spot for Year one. I asked the lady what the assessment involves and she said writing her name (which she can do), the alphabet, spell three letter words and do simple math! I am a bit confused as she is only 4.5 and back home, kids only start school at 5. I am a bit bummed out as I feel she won't get in now and we had our hearts set on that school. :( They said if she doesn't pass that they'd offer her a spot in FS2 but then she would be 5 surrounded by 4 year olds and I am not sure how that would be for her social development as shouldn't she be placed within her peer group (if we get a spot that is)! Sigh!! :( Repton is full, GEMS World is a bit outside our price range, planning to try DAA as I heard it's good. First time I hear about Safa school, what's that like? Haven't tried JESS as I heard they are oversubscribed... This schools thing is doing my head in as I now feel that we kinda disadvantaged her this year by placing her in her current school. I mean if she is meant to know how to spell and do simple math, then maybe I have set her behind. Anyway, sorry about the rant. :(
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 18:17
Awww NIP. That is so nice. :) I want to do something to just mark the occasion. You are so right. Brunch is a good idea, he can put his new teeth to good use. :):
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 20:54
KARAZY MAMA - How do you go about building your own house here? Are expats allowed to buy land? Very interested in how this works. I thought Emaar Residences were good or are they of shoddy quality too?
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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 12:26
Thank you very much for your feedback ladies. I was going to hold off initially until he is 12 months before giving him fish but the NZ guidelines said that he can start eating fish from 6 months as Omega 3 oils are good for babies, etc. So, I thought I would give it a go. :) This at least gives me a good list to take with me to the supermarket. Last time I went I couldn't recognize any of the names as we have different species back home. SO, canned fish is OK to give baby? For some reason I was under the impression that it had to be fresh, but if canned is OK in the case of Salmon at least then that would make my life so much easier. :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 08:24
Hi Ladies, My little boy is 8 months now and I would like to introduce fish in his diet but I am not familiar with the kinds of fish available here so nots sure where to start. I was going to give him Hamour but then read that it had high mercury levels and hence not safe. Just wondering what other mummies are doing? What do you give your babies? TIA
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 12:55
Sorry to resurrect this thread but has anyone used the pediatricians at the AR clinic? I am using Dr. Omayma in Motor City and she's fantastic but I don't think the accept my Bupa card. Heard the AR clinic does. Any feedback as I have to get bubs a check up and catch him up with his vaccinations. He's 8 months. All feedback appreciated. TIA.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 08:29
To be honest, since last night and after all these discussions, that little gecko has grown on me. =) He's out in the yard and I can even admit that I think he is cute. =D
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 22:10
Hehe, you are one brave lady crazyleochic. :) Thanks Sanddy. I sure hope so. Live and let live I say. :)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 21:32
Hehe thought about it but would've probably screamed the whole house down in the process of picking him up. Lol
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 21:30
Do not worry Sanddy_Dogg, gecko is safe somewhere in my yard.
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 20:39
looool DGIN, thank you and a fair point about the MIL too. Although I have been blessed with a lovely MIL so I can't speak. hehe. :) Edited for typos. :) <em>edited by marmarina on 18/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 20:19
Ok, update. Gecko has been removed safely and is happily playing and running around in our yard. DGIN - Only reason I wanted him out of the house is because I get really freaked out by the creepie crawlies... call it a phobia. I certainely did not want to hurt him as he is pretty harmless... Hubby just got him to climb on a piece of cardboard and then took him outside and let him run wild in the yard. More food out there for him anyway. So I am happy and I am sure the gecko is happy. :) Thanks too everyone who responded. :)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 20:01
Well, that's comforting. :) I wonder if we would succed if we use a large piece of paper and get him to climb on it and quickly take him outside. Hmmmm.... Might be too quick for that...
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:55
Hmmmm... Well, I will stay put and watch him for now and hope that DH has a spark of genius... Just worried that my 8 month old DS would find him and attempt to put him in his mouth as he is at the stage where everything needs to be tasted first - him being teething and all. SIGH! Edited to say Thank you for all the info. :) Much appreciated. <em>edited by marmarina on 18/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:48
He looks brown, seems pretty harmless, but if I want to move him without hurting him, which will be hubby's job, how do I do that? It says on the site that he is pretty fast....
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:41
He does look pretty boring, my DD would love him but she's much braver than I am. :)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:37
How do I know if it's a gecko? It's kinda tiny and hasn't moved from it's spot. I don't want to hurt it, just want it out as I am just as scared of it as it is of me. :( Thanks! I will google that article. =)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:31
Synthia - Egg shells? Really? How does that deter them? As soon as hubby gets rid of it whenever he eventually gets home, I have no problems cracking all my eggs and using the egg shells if that will keep them at bay. =D
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:29
I know it's probably harmless... I am just scared of insects/lizards, etc... creepie crawlies in general. Quite possibly being a wimp here. =) AmyAus82, I am in a Villa. Currently surveilling it from afar until DH comes home to deal with it. Still totally freaked out though.... =( So tempted to knock on the neighbour's door but don't want to be labelled crazy. lol
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 11:23
Hmmm... that's a good idea actually. I might just do that. Less random than my method. :)
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 11:20
Yeah, I thought about that as well, that maybe it's an eco friendly thing but I was wondering if there is any other way to estimate the amount of powder that goes into the wash other than a random wild guess. If not, I guess I can keep guessing and bring one back with me next time I go back home for a holiday! lol So random!
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 19:33
Hmmm, well in that case, if you have spare, I would be keen to grab some. =)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 19:31
I second Brainy Baby, fab and you don't feel as guilty when you have to put them in front of something to save dinner from catching fire! :) DD learned a lot from them.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 19:26
Isn't meant to be good for Eczema? Just wondering as bubs gets real bad eczema.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 14:24
That was an amazing game! So proud of our kiwi boys! :)
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:35
Aww... Nevermind. Thanks for replying though. :) Just wanted to send a "Back to School" package for my nephew as his birthday is end of month and he starts school on the same day. Called Empost but the price they quoted me was worth more than the package itself. =S
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:28
Before the end of the month?
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:24
All Blacks all the way!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:43
Definitely the US one. :)
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 21:17
Hmm... I don't get suggested friends on my iPhone app. Do you get that prompt just when u log in? Mine stays logged in all the time.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 21:13
While you get a few options when it comes to resolution, it usually depends on your laptop screen and what it's specifications are. For instance, if I use 1920 x 1080 on my laptop, my screen cuts out bits of the page because although I get that as an option, my screen can't handle it. It should have come preconfigured by default. If not, have a look in the manual for the recommended specs. :) HTH.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 08:40
Thank you ladies. I will check out Turning Pointe. :) Amelia - how old is your DD? Mine is 4.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:39
Annabelle Karmel has a good website that caters specifically for kids food amongst other things. Depends on what you term exotic. :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:25
Is 5 not happening anymore? :(
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:24
Hmmm, I got my Milo from Spinneys... Seemed miloish. :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 20:54
Good old Whittaker's chocolate, V and Jarrah coffee. Found Milo so all good on that front. :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 14:25
Thank you for your replies. I had a feeling it might have been illegal but wasn't sure. Better to go with an agency instead. Any recommendations?
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Latest post on 23 September 2011 - 12:23
Bump. I would like to know too. :)
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 16:41
Plano, just wondered if you tried Al Nasr Lesiureland as Princess_I has suggested. Keen to know what you have thought of it if you did. :)
 
 
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