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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 15:31
Trublu, has she found the autism society here in Perth? They are fantastic, the site is www.autism.org.au. They have seminares for parents of children newly diagnosed and information such as approved OT, etc. Best of luck, but I'll second that it's good she is in Australia and they are diagnosed this early as they will get much more services.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 00:03
Thanks ladies, great advice. I'm going to call about the config and seating tomorrow. I guess my main worry is the 2 yo - if he's really overtired he can cry for hours. The 4 yo is a dream traveler.
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Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 01:59
KA mixer is $749, at least here in Perth. HTH.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:47
We brought back EVERYTHING! Fridge, washer, dryer, BBQ (had it sandblasted and repainted), outdoor pots, truly everything. I really would have brought more if I had known just how much more expensive it is here and if I had had the time (and energy) to clean everything that thoroughly. I scrubbed the pots with a wire brush! I've found outdoor furniture here to be reasonable and much better quality. That's about all I wouldn't bring! :) Even though it's more expensive, it's fabulous here.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:52
Oh yes, cars and gas are really expensive here! Try www.gumtree.com to see prices of used cars if you want to do some research.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:42
I've been here 3 months, but will try to help with what I've found. I second CT, my food bill is about the same as in Dubai, however, it feels like things don't go off as fast as they do in Dubai so maybe that's why. Eating out is expensive here. A pub lunch for us (3.5 people) is easily 100$A with a beer/wine or two. Babysitters are easy to find so that's nice. In terms of schooling, private schools are on the order of 10-13K per year, 7-9K for catholic. However, they have some fantastic government schools and they're free. My current thought is my DD (4) will got to public primary and private secondary, but a lot of people do private all the years here. But you'll have to look at the school districts related to the places you're thinking of looking. I'll post a link to school lists when I get to the proper computer. For rentals, I would look on the REIWA site to get some ideas. Good places to look S of river are Bichton, Applecross, Shellys. Maybe City Beach or Hillarys for beach life and good schools. North would be Mt Lawley, Inglewood perhaps. The western suburbs are more pricey but lovely such as wembly, shenton park, Claremont. This is just a list to let you get a feel for the rents within a 20 min commute, by no means inclusive. In terms of lifestyle, you can really live happily cheaply here with kids as there are many parks, outdoor activities and beaches so close to everything here. I've found the people friendly and really great so far. Of course, if you go out a lot it's pretty expensive. HTH, if I can help in any other way just ask. <em>edited by Cakepop on 21/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 12:08
I'm afraid I'm no help then - I live close to the Inglewood campus and could have walked over to check their boards or given you my area info. Shame. Off hand, though, maybe get in touch with Acton Real Estate, they're huge here. Also, I have the name of a relocation company, but they handle corporate placements. Mostly furnished, though. I'm assuming you're looking on REIWA for rentals? If you want to post your email I can drop you the info I have, but maybe someone else knows Joondalup and can help more.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 05:45
Quikchange, what EC campus will she be on, as I think they have two? Depending on that I may be able to help.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 11:05
I don't know if you want to experiment with food and try new things but in my country (Libya) we have a lot of vegetarian delicious dishes. I can give you a few recipes if you'd like. The first one is actually Libyan and Israeli dish, its called Shakshuka which is eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce and you eat it with bread, dip bread into the dish with your hands. I absolutely love this dish. UAE2012, thanks for the recipe. I've had this at a restaurant and it tasted amazing. Definitely adding it to the Mondays menu!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 17:39
My DS had SEVERE reflux, diagnosed at hospital as he was having so much trouble. It took a good two weeks to start working but the zantac/motilium combo turned our lives around. I had him on zantac for about 7 months and zantac/motilium until he started solids. Dr had us start solids early (4 mo, didn't work out the greatest for us) in order to start weaning him of motilium. It was a pain but it helped us have a normal life and stopped DS from having milk making him horribly uncomfortable and burning him. He was diagnosed around 4 weeks.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 17:13
Thanks Ginnee, that sounds great. I am going to put the ingredients on the shopping list and try it out. Sounds amazing. Catawba, perhaps we should swap recipes to encourage each other! Here's what I've made for today - http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Eggplant-Parmigiana-238668 - not amazingly healthy but really yummy. Next week I am going to try a lentils and goat cheese recipe that I have and then I think I will try Ginnee's fettah. For your fish resolution, I have an amazingly easy and fantastic salmon recipe if you're interested.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 12:23
Only been in Perth for about a month, but we have loved StickeyBeaks, outdoor park and cafe in Kings Park. There seem to be quite a few indoor play areas, but the weather is lovely so we haven't had to find one yet! There's a newspaper called The Parents' Paper -perhaps its online? - that has a tonne of information on classes, depending on area. But nothing is far here. They have MyGym and a lot of toddler dance classes. If you know where you will be housed I would be happy to look for something for you. Must say, we absolutely love it here. Good luck.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 16:10
Not to tangent, but I am a US citizen getting another country's passport at the moment. I was told directly by the US consulate that if the country asked me to renounce my nationality and I chose to I would have to be interviewed by the US consulate. If I said "they're making me" or something of the sort, they would refuse my renunciation of my citizenship. Doesn't affect the new country (ie I tried), and I keep my citizenship on the down low, so to speak. Perhaps it is the same in Australia. That said, it's really difficult to think of giving up part of who you are, especially if you've been in the UAE with both options for a while. I don't envy you, but wish you luck.
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 18:33
Try Aurelie from Boudoir Chic. You can like her on Facebook. I don't know if she carries the brands you mentioned, but she's lovely and a bra expert. She will come to your house and fit you, then order what she thinks you would need
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 05:32
I always use this recipe but I do a different icing. http://www.food.com/recipe/amy-sedariss-vanilla-cupcakes-181181
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 04:42
Thanks ladies. I can def see myself finishing a book, I'm constantly reading, but can you "house" more than one book on the device or do you purge and then get another. Apologies for the kindle ignorance...
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 22:27
Thanks Embo. As I just want to read, think I may save the 50 and go with wifi only.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 20:11
I'm in the us right now so hoping to get it just before we head back! I'd be happy to bring it back for you, but I'm not positive it will get here in time. It comes with two options - wifi only or wifi/3G. The wifi is 99 usd and the 3G is 149.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 19:48
Wolfies on SZR has a good selection and high safety standards. Pricey though.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 16:09
so... fess up; anyone ever make cookies dough or cake batter just to eat raw??? edited by Princess_I on 13/10/2011 I usually eat so much batter I'm too sick to my stomach to try the cookies.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 16:11
Thanks SkyKitty. Must say, Mt Lawley has a very eclectic, fun feel to it. Will try Burswood.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:20
If my maid is sick, she stays home. Not because I'm particularly kind hearted, I just don't want her to give it to the kids. Unfortunately for her, it's usually my kids who give it to her. She always pays for her own medicine or takes from our stash, but I would pay if she mentioned it. I would give him the money, but ask for a receipt.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 06:11
Hi cake pop Congrats on your move. We have a house in Perth and lived in daglish and mount hawthorn before buying. The areas you speak of are neighboring suburbs pretty much of where we lived. I believe sheton collage is good as TK suggested but as for other schools not sure. My girlfriend returned to Perth with her 7 and 4 yr old, I will ask her by text tomorrow for you what schools her kids are going to, and get bk to you. All the suburbs you mention are close to public transport too which is great to get in and out of city. If you guys are pet lovers then Perth is like dog central and there are so many lovely parks you can take the dogs to for a walk and even off lead socialization. :( our poor boys miss the daglish dog park and their buddies. Thanks AussiePup. Any info is great. Yes, we're looking forward to getting another dog as this climate and atmosphere will be perfect. It's been two years so the timing is right for another. It's a bit hard to get a yard in the areas we're looking, so I'm hoping the parks in the area will be dog-friendly.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 06:08
Congratulations on your move. I would suggest that you keep looking until you find 'the' house that ticks all of your boxes. Have you looked at the reviews on the My School website? Apparently Shenton College is a great secondary school. I am a 'south of the river girl' so am not much help with your suburbs, but they are all lovely. Can I ask which company you used to relocate and were you happy with them? Thanks TwoKids, I just don't know if waiting would get to a house that ticks all the buttons anyway. It's a tough call. I think the fact that all the areas we looked at are really nice is not helping! As for relo, we used Allied Pickfords for the move. Verdict is out on that one - will see when it comes to Perth, but they were fine to work with in Dubai. We're using Perth Relocation Management here and they are good as well. They have more of a rental focus, but know the areas and have been really friendly and great.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:22
I find it very strange when I phone prospective maids and they immediately begin interviewing ME. What type of house, where are we located etc. I thought I was hiring them. We are an easy going American family looking for a maid. Silly me. I actually think that's a natural response. If you were going for a job interview, you would research the company - where they are located, what facilities they have, etc. - which these maids cannot do through the internet! Also, very few drive, so to interview at a place that's far away from public transport and their extended family (friends, church, etc) would be wasting your time and theirs.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:17
One of the teachers at DD's nursery would take items and sell them at the Safa flea market (on her own time) and give the money to an orphanage in Africa that she is involved with. If you're interested in something like that I can give you a contact.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 16:27
My kids only eat it if I make a cheese sauce. Kind of defeats the healthy purpose, but I count it as 1 of my 5! I just make a quick bechamel and add grated cheese. Keeps in the fridge for a few days.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 16:27
My kids only eat it if I make a cheese sauce. Kind of defeats the healthy purpose, but I count it as 1 of my 5! I just make a quick bechamel and add grated cheese. Keeps in the fridge for a few days.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 19:20
Yuck. Crossing More off acceptable dining list.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 19:15
Sweep did nothing. Accupunture, however, (I think) made the baby drop and had him the next day. I went to Dr. Lanelle at Wellbeing.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 19:12
My aircon is pretty aggressive, but I store my buttercream frosted cakes at room temperature. They are always good for about 3 days. I noticed on the sugar daddy's (hey sugar) boxes that they say to refridgerate only if it contains cream cheese, so seems to validate it. Must be honest, though, I don't do fondant.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 15:55
cakepop & kie, would these work on a mothercare car seat too? Not the easy fix, but you may want to ask at Mothercare if they have something similar.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 15:45
It's called easy fix and it's brilliant. Dubizzle often has them.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 15:43
Also, toys r us carries it in the states so may be worth a call there as it's easier to find.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 15:42
They have Ellas organics in Sydney. I've found it at the organics shop in woolhara and randomly at a farmers market in rouse hill. I don't know where you are located if that helps any.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 21:26
Burj al Hamman based on Beach Road opposite the beach park. The food is amazing! 04 342 8034 http://www.burjalhamam.com/ I think the same. I called the other day - the Beach Road one is closed down (for a month or two they say) and Dubai Mall one doesn't deliver. Sad, sad. I haven't tried it, but Arz Lebanon may deliver.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 20:15
Prime Gourmet at the Gold & Diamond Park. The best in Dubai.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 18:57
I have a few of these left i sell them at fairs thai silk 35dhs..sorry just wanted to help out dont slate me for advertising.. i live near Jumeirah.:) Thanks. How near to jumeirah and do you have a picture so I can see if it would be big enough? Many thanks. Also, is al jabers the souvenir shop in all the malls? Thanks.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 21:52
I've younger children, but here's what I do. Tonimer (or similar sea salt spray) in the nose as many times as I can get it during the day. Always about 15 minutes before bed I give a really long squirt. I give calpol at night for the pain, but only if they wake up. If this goes on for more than 7 days, I will go to an antibiotic, but the sea salt spray usually does the trick. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:58
Thanks ladies. Should have mentioned that I am in Jumeirah :) Any other recommendations?
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 19:04
I really liked the nursing tank tops for nighttime nursing. They have a clip on the strap and drop down. Mine are from H&M, but I've seen them at Mothercare.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:22
Thank you ladies!
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 12:24
I know he's in Satwa, but I always get really turned around there. Could anyone give directions for the directionally challenged?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 10:21
Thanks ladies. I looked and the Arabesque book I have but haven't tried yet (it's just too pretty) is by Claudia Roden. I'll look for her plain one and Manal Al Alem as well.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 21:13
If you cancel rather than transfer, you would need the current sponsor to cancel (he then gets his 2000 deposit back) and you have 30 days to issue her a visa. I don't know if you need an NOC from the original sponsor. Otherwise as Mohandissa said, maid's passport, copy of sponsor's passport with residency visa. Then they both sign something, voila.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 21:08
Qasr Al Sarab in the Liwa Oasis Desert safari - cheesy, but a must Walk through Bastikya Fish markets in Deira
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 21:02
Saw some at Jones the Grocer.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 18:12
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Burj al Hammam across from Jum Beach Park. They have other locations and they deliver.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 18:11
I just did a thai class (brilliant) through "the cooking school" out of Balance Cafe in Oasis Center. They have Italian classes as well.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 11:32
I've been told that if you transfer then her validity stays the same (ie October), whereas if you cancel the visa and then reissue a new one you get a year of validity. I've been told the costs are only slightly higher for the cancelation/reissue option. HTH.
 
 
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