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Latest post on 08 November 2015 - 17:13
Numbers 1, 3 and 5 can be found at Holland and Barrett :)
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Latest post on 08 November 2015 - 17:11
Bump!
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Latest post on 19 September 2015 - 07:50
Hi Ladies, Can I ask if anyone here has used 'The Journey' as a form of therapy? I currently suffer from anxiety/depression and, although I see a very good counselor here in Dubai, who helps a great deal, I can't seem to get rid of it all. It's been years now and my physical health is suffering too. I am very open minded to alternative and spiritual healing and enjoy meditating, reiki and eating cleanly. In the past I was treated medically with pills but they made me a lot worse. I was introduced to this form of therapy recently, but i'm unsure and a bit nervous. Has anyone experienced it? Or know someone who has? Thank you. Hello there RiH It's my first time hearing about the therapy you mentioned, sounds interesting. For a holistic approach to health,I've been seeing Dr. Heather Eade at Intelligent Health Clinic. She is a qualified Naturopathic doctor and knows her stuff really well. May I ask which counselor you've been seeing in Dubai? The very good ones are hard to come by and I'd love to have some recommendations please! Thanks! :)
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Latest post on 22 July 2015 - 16:02
I do, because my 14 year old neighbor keeps harassing us at every opportunity he gets and my worst fear is for him to have found his way in and harm myself or my children. Jeez Coffeebean, this sounds a bit intense!!? Harassing in what sense!? To the rest of you ladies - thank you for helping me prove my point to my friend :angel::biggrin: I still find it bizarre not having a house alarm in our apartment here, never mind not locking things - it was always a natural thing for my family to do when leaving the house or going to sleep! It's been an ongoing issue for a few years now (been neighbors for six years now). He goes out the minute we take our children out for their bike rides and follows us everywhere we go. The maid is more petrified of him than we are and doesn't do anything to stop him when he harasses us. Throwing stones at us, throwing pokey metal objects into our front yard, throwing garbage into our front yard, I could go on. Recently I was out with my daughter and upon hearing us he came out and stood very close talking loudly 'at' us. When he noticed we were ignoring him he kicked my daughter on her leg. That was the last straw and I chased him into his house only to find the maid standing by looking indifferent. He ran back upstairs and hid inside. All I did was speak sternly saying if he ever raised a finger at myself or my children I will call the police. I am assuming he told his parents what I said because they stopped saying hello ever since. Needless to say, we are moving once our lease finishes next year. Having said that, deep down I feel he is not mentally stable. All we hear most nights is fighting and breaking of objects. Disturbing really.
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Latest post on 22 July 2015 - 14:07
Rosie, Congratulations on your engagement and on successfully finding a job! All the best. Xx
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Latest post on 22 July 2015 - 13:58
I do, because my 14 year old neighbor keeps harassing us at every opportunity he gets and my worst fear is for him to have found his way in and harm myself or my children.
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 09:40
Its' ok - this will only happen when we all have street names...... that's only just been started and not got very far..... I'm still a street number :) Not true. I have my number already, but DM has said it will not be naming our streets for at least 2 more years. And we don't even have street numbers ! We are still giving directions the old fashioned way - left at the park, right by the yellow boat, turn onto the dirt road by the dead palm tree etc :) LOVE it! :lol:
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 09:25
Not sure they have what you're looking for, but worth a try is Ozzie Swim. Check them out on FB.
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 09:23
Just go to Google maps and type Dubai traffic in the search bar, the roads will spear with green (moving) or red (slow) or yellow (sluggish) colours depending on the traffic flow, easy :) Brilliant! So THIS is what they use on the radio when they announce road traffic! I seriously had no idea and am always impressed, but now I can do it myself :)
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 12:18
Thanks B! :)
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 11:24
Thank you GE :)
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 10:02
I got the job! :balloon::rainbow::cool: I just got off the phone with HR and am thanking everyone who has contributed to the success! Thank you expat women! you rock! Wikkid and Beebers and all the others, I noted down your input, down to asking for water to calm myself, which it did! I'm happy :)
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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 10:10
I used to love this brand and have long forgotten about it. I remember going to the DCC branch.
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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 10:06
All advice taken on board! Thanks everyone and wish me all the best! I'll report back soon :)
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Latest post on 28 November 2014 - 11:13
It's pretty sad when you kind of start hoping for a "little" property market crash... rent is just becoming crazy again! I'd be lying if I said that didn't cross my mind.
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Latest post on 28 November 2014 - 10:38
Thank you so much Amelton :) That's a very good idea. I will do just that and see what they say. And you actually pointed out what could be the culprit, enthusiasm without desperation :) I need to practice on that.
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 12:08
Baker and Spice had some yummy looking ones yesterday, as advertised on their Facebook page :) Perhaps you can call them and ask?
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 12:05
Thank you GE! I am doing that at the moment. Anymore tips anyone? Thanks :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 08:43
Hey WS, is MCC doable for you? There's a photo shop opposite Carrefour.
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 08:41
Not only you OP. We're also reaching a point where if things don't start looking up real soon, we're heading back home. Though home is also grim at the moment :(
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 08:39
Can you all lovely ladies please share your interview tips? I have one coming up and would like to do things a little bit different, just don't know how! In recent months, it has been the case that I reach the make-or-break interview stage and that's it. I must be doing something wrong? Please share your thoughts and tips :)
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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 10:02
I have much respect for the veterans on here including DesertRose and the like. Their words are gold and although I don't post as much on here, I really value their input in discussions. Hats off to you too, Di! What you wrote is an absolute Malcolm Taylor material!
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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 12:00
Thank Goodness. It beggars belief that these things happen. Praying for all innocent children in the world who live in abusive homes xx
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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 09:34
ignorance is bliss sometimes. I wish I didn't click on the video. Please someone tell me the baby is ok? Is she ok now?
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 21:31
Thanks Polly :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 20:31
Anyone seen these anywhere? Thanks!
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 20:29
This got me thinking Simples, isn't there a word for uncle in French?! Je parle francaise (pas beaucoup) but I can't for the life of me remember if there is ever a word for uncle! Am just being silly, Coffeebean (rien de neuf) - the word is "oncle". Mais bien sur! ugh. Me and my rusty french :(
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 19:18
This got me thinking Simples, isn't there a word for uncle in French?! Je parle francaise (pas beaucoup) but I can't for the life of me remember if there is ever a word for uncle!
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 10:12
Thanks Di! I love yours by the way!
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 10:10
I am getting a fixed monthly allowance too but I don't feel insulted. True, marriage is about partnership but there is no right single approach I feel. When we got married we discussed finances and it was actually my idea to have a fixed allowance or budget or whatever you may call it. I had my reasons, a. I'm a crazy spender when I had a job before kids (a very good one) I used to spend ALL of my salary in 3 weeks. DH is a smart finance guy and manages money very well. I don't want to think about grocery bill, this bill and that bill. I myself asked for 3500 for myself every month. All grocery, utilities, gifts, dining out, entertaining, rent,my car's fuel and servicing, dining with friends, kid's expenses, etc are all on DH. My money is for makeup and clothes no questions asked. I did work off and on but DH never asks for money from me. With my fixed budget I get to control my spending habits and have access to a little luxury spending for myself. I would not have it any other way. I agree. When it comes to these things, there is no one size fits all approach and I believe culture has a lot to do with how families deal with budgeting / finances. Where I come from, it's pretty normal for older generations to allocate allowance to wives etc but it's not the done thing among younger couples.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 10:07
Love it! ...how did y'all do it?
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Latest post on 19 November 2014 - 10:32
I can do without it. Cheese person here! Given the bizarrely advanced world we live in, wouldn't they genetically engineer the cocoa bean and manufacture an artificial plant that tastes like the real stuff?
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Latest post on 19 November 2014 - 10:16
You can get a lot of them from most hypermarkets like Geant, Carrefour - they may be cheaper than Magrudy's! i had no idea they were available in hypermarkets ... will check it out there ... want to get them as reasonable as possible as i am also planning to buy some as gifts for my nephews who were pretty excited when i spoke to them about it last they visited... sadly their parents never got them any.. although they do play outdoor games but their idea of indoor games is limited to virtual games only... I've seen them at Carrefour MCC.
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Latest post on 19 November 2014 - 09:27
I was disgusted by this ad too. To suggest that everyone who dies , dies because it is their fault, is appalling. Also to suggest that their (very expensive) "screening" can prevent death in every case, is malpractice. I wasn't at all surprised however to see who put the ad on; this clinic offered my friend a bag full of "anti-aging " hormones, but couldn't provide any reliable information on long-term safety. The ad is an insult to those who have passed on, and hurtful to their surviving families. I agree. According to the ad, my brother who battled cancer for years before his death at 38, was at fault. Insulting and hurtful. OP, I will be sending a text message to the Business Breakfast and the Drive Live team on Dubai Eye 103.8 addressing this. Hoping they will deliver.
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Latest post on 19 November 2014 - 09:13
Hi PinkSushi, My sister did this back in August. Came on 30 days visa, overstayed for 5 or 6 days, and left with no fines because she was given a 10 day grace period. She too holds American passport.
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Latest post on 14 November 2014 - 20:59
amazeballs = amazing, with an over exaggerated tone.
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Latest post on 14 November 2014 - 17:23
gusto and epic. just would never use them in a sentence.
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Latest post on 14 November 2014 - 17:11
I remember tuning into Dubai Eye, hearing it, saying just 'wow' and tuning out. It was that shocking. OP, thank you for trying to do something about it as it didn't occur to me that I could.
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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 11:09
@Di, I wasn't discrediting their originality; just mentioning the fact that they don't smell pleasant. It's up to the poster to choose which product she likes based on the recommendations given.
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 17:32
Holland and Barrett carry good quality whipped shea butter. And to add, I have previously bought from Ripe and the smell was so repulsive I couldn't use it. I think theirs was mixed with argan oil. <em>edited by Coffeebean on 10/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 17:27
Just signed in to add a thank you to Di. Such an informative reply!
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 20:53
I've used Boba wrap (also called Sleepy Wrap) and the Peanut Shell. Of the two, I really liked the Boba one. There was a distributor here in Dubai for the peanut shell but I had to order the Boba straight from the U.S. Google for more info :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 08:28
His name escapes me right now but the desert safari guy that MrsB on here recommends has camel riding included in his safari package. It was a great service amd I reckon many on EW have used him following MrsB's recommendation.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 08:24
Grossness aside, I agree that most probably these men are left with no choice. Sad really. I have seen this happen against a wall of a residential villa in Mirdif and was utterly shocked. It took me a while to think that maybe that person had no other choice.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 08:10
I agree with the others. Search her room and get rid asap. The longer you keep her, the more nonsense you will have to deal with. I hope it all works out for you.
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 15:48
May I just chime in and say thank you to Beebers for continuing to give us valuable advice on health and fitness :) I really benefit from them Beebers!
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Latest post on 27 June 2014 - 14:04
RT, normally older children have the ability to reason, which is what younger ones don't (developmentally speaking) so no it won't be an issue. Reasoning is the biggest and most important milestone that sets apart toddlers from older young children. And thank God for that :)
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Latest post on 27 June 2014 - 10:46
yes I did Tia, the eldest is excited but the youngest not so much :) we'll see.
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Latest post on 26 June 2014 - 20:36
That's so true, thank you so much Daza. I will report back soon on how we get on!
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Latest post on 26 June 2014 - 20:16
Thank you SB and Daza :) so there is hope :) think I'll just bite the bullet and do it. only issue is if the 5 year old keeps waking the 3 year old (who sleeps one more hour than the 5 year old does), would that ultimately be depriving her of enough hours of sleep? thanks again :)
 
 
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