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Latest post on 28 February 2018 - 16:33
Hi Licorice Sorry ..I hijacked your thread
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Latest post on 28 February 2018 - 16:14
Hi Ladies Do you have any comments on the construction quality at Mudon and new development Arabella . How is the community maintenance ? Is the developer providing all amenities promised ? Is it safe to consider buying in either of these communities . There are some attractive deals
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:03
Chocobella I was looking for natural alternatives for the dishwasher powder and the iherb one looks good. Do you order the powder online ? How do you get it to UAE? They don't deliver here as per their website
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:01
I have a Siemens dishwasher with Zeolite. Quite satisfied with performance till now . Dishes come out clean and no strong odours. I use Finish powder and tablets . Once a month , we also run a cleaner through the empty machine on a hot cycle . I also clean the filters once a week by hand
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 11:27
I saw a few boxes similar to bento in Ace yesterday- next to their water bottles and cookware section. Don't remember the prices though.
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 11:21
Me too ....Kenwood Multipro ... works like a charm.Comes with dough blade and other accessories. For 2 cups of flour , I add 1 cup water and salt to taste . Oil- 1 tbsp (optional). Takes 1-2 mins to get the dough.
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 11:11
Nettidxb - thank you for the reply .... neutering made me smile ...but I got your message. Victoria , Cornish - I am planning for Sept 2016 ... hope its not too late already considering the waiting lists at good schools...
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 12:42
Thank you Mareas and Lolacat for your replies. Good to know that EC Secondary is going strong. The closure of primary definitely was scary and parents are still a bit skeptical about the future of secondary. I will surely be applying to both DC and EC . Your comments have given me the confidence to give a go.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 11:52
Lovebop Please post your recipe here so that we can all try it . I knead my dough in processor and roll by hand I am now thinking of rolling and freezing some for the week since i am working . Have you tried this?
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 18:51
I have friends whose kids attend this school. They are quite happy with their choice . The number of kids per class is less now ,so kids get individual attention. Teachers are also good.The after school activities are yet to start though.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 10:57
Good day Ladies Bumping this post , i am also in a decision making phase now regarding Yr-7 applications . Looking forward to comments from parents regarding Dubai College and English College . Any comments from parents of kids attending EC now ? How is the quality now post the closure of EC primary ? Also does DC have a preference for UK PP holders like DESS or do they assess kids based only on merit / achievements / entrance test etc ? TIA <em>edited by Diyas on 07/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 11:12
I have seen green papaya in C4 and also in Lulu in the veggies section
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 09:58
Sallymoon My kid attended Aga khan and i was very happy with their overall set up- the place is very calm and spacious and the staff were very caring towards my lil one . They also have a napping time in the afternoon. I suggest you visit both places and make a decision.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 09:50
hi sheetalb I am in the same boat. I have also been looking out for this option Please come back and update us if you find a place that sells these machines and cannisters thank you
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 09:38
Hi You could ask your friend to check http://www.agakhanschools.org/akelc/ in Oud Metha. They have summer camp and an early drop off facility. Its a 10 min drive from Trade centre
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Latest post on 15 July 2014 - 11:02
Hi Ladies Any recent feedback on the Reiki courses at ThirdEye in Dubai ?
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 14:35
thank you
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 14:19
bump for polly TIA
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 12:29
Hi pollydxb1 Please share the contact details of the Lloyds offshore account team Thank you
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 10:59
Sweets / ice cream, chocolates Books, music etc. but I rarely get time to actually do this when stressed. Sometimes I try to finish some work when at home to divert my thoughts ... I also browse EW everyday :) But I am also thinking of learning to deal with stress rather than stuffing myself and gaining pounds any recommendations for self help / calming CD that you can play before sleep so that your mind is slowly tuned to deal with stressful situations? maybe recommendations on hypnotherapy CDs to cope with the feeling of stress, being tired all the time etc ?
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 20:33
thank you .hopefully they will open soon for all
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 20:04
hi ladies please post the link from which you got the info . I am not able to find any from their website. Did anybody apply yet? TIA
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 13:52
aah Polo... missed it ... i was thinking of ordering one online and collect it when i am there... Is it worth investing in a cooker with timer ? Or will the normal ones with 3 temp settings serve the purpose? newbie in this area as you can see ...
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 12:26
Polo .. thank you ...do you mind posting the link to this product ... i couldnt find this cooker online in their website
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 11:48
I am thinking of getting a slow cooker since I couldnt find a good selection in Dubai. Lakeland had only a limited selection Any suggestions for shops to look in London /Edinburgh?
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Latest post on 16 July 2013 - 14:51
that was fast Sarahlou ...thank you ... got suddenly inspired looking at some pics from pinterest and decided to try some DIY projects
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 13:16
organic cafe has all the items listed
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 11:04
thank you lally ... helps me a lot to plan ... in fact a lot of adjusments to be made from what I can foresee...
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 16:49
thank you ... hoping for other EC moms to post with their replies
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 13:26
thank you Blimey ...really helpful ... I was kicked out by Incapsula and couldn't log in till now. I am contacting the bus service provider to find out if they provide service to our locality. After school activity - how many days in a week will a child normally attend the in house activities run by school. Any idea?
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 10:02
BBmover check in Al Adil stores... use the name that janatks provided... I have never seen it.But I never looked for it as well... its worth checking there since its an Indian grocery store with all kinds of stuff that you dont normally get in other places
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 10:53
There is one in Arabian Centre near Mirdif
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 10:33
Same situation .... joining the queue to get some references... dont want to have a full time maid since i prefer privacy and peace of mind during the few hours that I get to spend at home with my family after work.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 10:24
ecochic... please elaborate how to use baking soda as shampoo and ACV as conditioner. will the greasy oily scalp get clean with baking soda?i guess a lot of us here would be thankful if you could share . see the no. of threads that pop up regarding hair fall in dubai :( There are 2 ways to use baking powder (sodium bicarbonate and not baking powder, Sorry, my bad). First is to dilute a tablespoon or more of baking soda (tweak it according to your length) with a cup of water, put it in a squeeze bottle and give it a good shake, use like a shampoo. Just remember, there is no soapy lather. Put it directly on your scalp and give it a good rub, then rinse thoroughly. Second method (I use this), wet your hair, apply the dry baking soda to rub/clean the scalp using little by little till you have covered the entire area and rinse. To condition, a cap of Apple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. Mix and apply to hair. I let it sit for a bit before rinsing it off. Sometimes I soak a couple of fresh Rosemary twigs in hot water overnight and add a cap of ACV and refrigerate it overnight and use the next day. Your scalp will have a transition period where your hair will react to excess oil being produced and no shampoo to clean it. This can range from 2 weeks to a few months. Took me 2 weeks for my scalp to stop producing excessive amounts of oil. Thank you ecochic... i will be trying this out ...
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Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 16:48
How do you choose the right foundation colour? I always go for bare minerals and buy from Sephora .. I just pick a shade that I think matches my face and thats it.Not a good way ... i know... I googled about foundation shades and that is even more confusing with NC, NW etc... Is there a make up store here where they analyse and tell you what shade we should go for ?
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 15:28
ecochic... please elaborate how to use baking powder as shampoo and ACV as conditioner. will the greasy oily scalp get clean with baking soda?i guess a lot of us here would be thankful if you could share . see the no. of threads that pop up regarding hair fall in dubai :(
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 12:54
even we use Pinki as antiseptic and i just love to watch the crystals dissolve in water .... but using for veggies is a new idea... thank you janatks... This contamination issue is such bad news. Puts me off completely ... eating all this in the name of organic and paying double - triple prices for that !!!!!! would rather stick to normal veggies washed in Pinki/ vinegar.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 12:29
Thank you Kerri ... it makes all the difference if you ask me... the years offered are the toughest ones to get in to here...glad you could make it... Our wait continues :(
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:55
Kerri ... If you dont mind , for which year were they offered places? We are in their waiting list
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 09:25
thankyou ...
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 09:11
bump ... not getting any feedback on the nursery forum... please share your experience... I am finalising a nursery for my LO. TIA
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 09:33
Bump. Looking for feedback on this nursery. Nams_new ... how is your experience ??? thank you
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 10:53
I can hear cock-a- dooddle doos in the early mornings every day and even at some odd times from quite a lot of directions from my place. This means that there are quite a lot of families successfully raising their own chickens no matter what the weather is. Or is that all yours mrsb that I hear :) Anyways its worth trying if you have some space ......
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 16:18
feefmick ...what about apartments in DSO ? That should be ideal for you location wise... I heard the rents are lower there and apartments are spacious... also Ghoroob in Mirdif is an option
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 11:35
Persepolis ... yes .. there is room for improvement for me within your list itself ... :) I was also thinking of setting up a college fund... thanks for the tip... didnt know that ...
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 11:06
Thank you DRey for taking the time to reply in detail.... Thats the type of targets that i was looking for....something which i can just try to achieve. I am not good with maths , so better to follow a target recommended by experts....makes life easier. I agree with Feefmick , the packages here are not the same anymore and saving is getting more and more difficult ... there is always a fear that things can go wrong at anytime .. I remember your honest posts Feefmick about living frugally and giving your kids the best education. Admire your determination... I remember clearly a case of an old Polish lady in Dubai struggling to make ends meet , her story was discussed in EW as well. She was in her late 80s i guess and just outlived her savings... I believe she just lived longer than she expected and ran out of money. That was definitely an eye opener. What if we outlive our savings? How much is enough??? One never knows
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 09:49
Thank you all. DRey ...By annual salary , do you mean the total income of both partners put together? If that amount is to be available in cash like yu said , then I believe we should try to save one persons salary in full every year. You should survive as a family on only one persons income. Is that what you mean ? Not easy , i would say ...
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 10:37
I got Woodwards gripe water from Lulu a couple of months back . So they should be stocking them still . You can also try Bonnisan from Himalaya available in most pharmacies. It works well for most babies. Also try the baby massage to soothe colic pains. See videos in youtube. My baby was quite relaxed after a massage. HTH
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 15:27
The japanese foodstore is Deans Fujiya , near Lamcy plaza. It's a Japanese grocery next to a barbershop, diagonally opp to Sunrise Supermarket. There is a HotBreads, Puranmaal etc in the building opposite to this shop.Its in the main road next to the small Spinneys in Oud Metha near Lamcy. Hope you can locate this shop now
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 16:17
after reading comments from Suze63 and Tattie , i am kind of starngely relieved that our plane kits are lying untouched. Till now i used to get irritated when i see them .At least i dont have to watch out for planes flying inside my home yet.
 
 
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