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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 18:37
I bought a 6 quart slow cooker at HyperPanda and LOVE it. It's got low, high and auto (which I use the most) and have yet to ruin any dish I've made in it!!! Hi! Could you explain to me what the auto function does?
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 17:28
You three are funny!
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:56
Hi Silverfern! Did your maid ever come?
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:39
Thanks everyone. I will try ELC.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:38
It is allowed. Just don't let your boob hang out.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:37
Make sure you update us tomorrow as to whether she arrived or not.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:40
I completed it in 2006. I never tried to get QTS with it, though, because I am only planning to use it to work here. did you work full-time while doing it? Yes.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 17:14
I speak French as a second language but I am not planning on teaching it to my children.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 17:12
I completed it in 2006. I never tried to get QTS with it, though, because I am only planning to use it to work here.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 11:00
My mother sent me some from the USA and my girls loved them. Unfortunately, I had no idea but my bathtub drain sucked them all down and they were gone after only one use.:(
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 09:58
Daisymacdoo - who the hxll do you think you are?! I'd love to be with my daughter fulltime but can't so I did the next best thing - negotiated part time hours at work and I devote my afternoons and weekends to her without doing a single chore until after her bedtime and that includes making all her food myself. Whether we're supporting family, saving for educations and the host of other reasons that require us to work, you have absolutely no right to judge us. I said it earlier this week and will say it again. This forum is about information, empathy and support. If you have nothing constructive to say, then don't post at all. We're not interested in opinions like yours! But she does have the right to post her opinion just as you have the right to disagree. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 01/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 07:02
Is this her first ballet class? No, she's been doing it for a while.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 06:43
Do you want me to check the ballet shop in Palm strip for you? That's a nice offer but I actually do not want to spend all that money on a simple pair of tights. Plus I need them for tomorrow's ballet lesson. Her Dior tights got a hole in them after our day at the park so I threw them away! :( Darn them? They're long gone.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 06:40
Do you want me to check the ballet shop in Palm strip for you? That's a nice offer but I actually do not want to spend all that money on a simple pair of tights. Plus I need them for tomorrow's ballet lesson. Her Dior tights got a hole in them after our day at the park so I threw them away! :(
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 06:14
I am one of the only ones in Dubai whose kids have not/will not go to nursery. It does seem strange not to send your child. Nursery is definitely the norm in Dubai. I don't know how all these parents can afford it!
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 06:12
Thanks for all your responses. I will try H & M and Mothercare today. I don't need to go to a specialist shop as they are just normal tights I am looking for.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 21:02
I never have, but I will now as soon as I locate our passports.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 20:47
SS, how come you know so much about Repton if your children don't even go there anymore? Still get the emails! LOL oh ok. Now it's clear.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 20:42
SS, how come you know so much about Repton if your children don't even go there anymore?
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 13:48
Can any of you ladies explain...... For those of you who purchased the ticket from Manila to KL (one way) and then another, KL/Doha/DXB....if the girl is coming on a visit visa how does she explain to the authorities why she only has a one way ticket Manila/KL if she is coming to DXB & only has a return ticket to KL,,,,I must be missing something. TIA I'd be very cautious of doing anything dishonest because the rules there are constantly changing. I was recently told that I could bring a Philipino over here on a visit visa if I sent her $1000 US in cash to prove she had the money or they would not let her leave. I actually did not do that, though. But I did try to bring her over with just an employment visa and she was not allowed on the plane to Dubai from Manila. It is best to send the maid her contract and visa and ask her to go to the POEA in Manila to get her contract approved. Otherwise you will find yourself wasting a lot of money like I did.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 13:40
I have no problem with any type of English-language accent, as long as it is from a native speaker. The strongest I ever heard was from someone from Trinidad. I could hardly understand a word he was saying, but I still wouldn't mind if my daughter had a teacher from Trinidad. English is spoken in many different ways. What I would not like, however, is my DD having a class teacher whose first language is not English.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 10:35
all of July 2011 in Massachusetts, USA
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:49
I can't help you with the DIY, but you can definitely get a picture printed on a cake in many places in Dubai.
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 17:38
I went in 2004 on a US passport and just paid $20 US at the airport after arrival.
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 17:12
Yes, it is me! I'm sorry I never told you that I switched user names. I will respond to your e-mail shortly. You are so kind.
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 06:40
Hi Dubai Cat. I was thinking of you in the middle of the night when I was nursing my 22 month-old. She was pulling on my nipple, massaging my other breast, rubbing, and I truly find that repulsive and uncomfortable. I have noticed that most breastfed toddlers do this so be happy that you will never have to get to that point!!
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 20:07
Dr. Tayara at the Isis Clinic in Healthcare City If you are interested, I will give you her contact info. She is actually a pediatric pulmonologist and my DD has cold-induced asthma. However, the last cold that she got did not end up with asthma so I am thinking it may be due to the doctor's prescribed treatment. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 28/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 07:13
Why don't you hire a maid so you can take a nap during the day and get some time away from your child and time alone with your DH? Those are very important things that should not be underestimated.
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 07:09
My DD is 22 months old and I still breastfeed her but hate it. You are lucky that you are able to stop when you want and that your child will take a bottle. Be happy!
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 06:09
I'm totally not in on this joke. Can someone please explain?
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 20:48
Kids up by 6. Take kids to park ASAP where we share a McDonald's breakfast. Come home after an hour. DH rolls out of bed around 10. Serve breakfast number two. Do housework. Go to some shopping mall or park (in the winter). Family restaurant around 5 pm and back home and put the kids to bed and then I go to bed as soon as I have finished all my chores.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 20:50
Hi. Would appreciate any feedback on these classes, am considering them for DS aged 11 months. We not arabic speaking but I thought the rhymes/songs/interaction would be beneficial nonetheless. However, I do find the price a bit steep at 65 aed per class, is that the going rate for stuff in Dubai? I'd say so. Most 30 minute activities for kids run at 50 - 60 dirhams.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 20:41
Don't forget that the three of them were probably in it together to get more ratings.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 20:28
chicken kabsa
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 16:16
AnonDubai - Is there a chance you are depressed? It sounds like it might be a good idea to talk to someone about how you are feeling. If not, maybe it's time for you to go back to work, sahm isn't for everyone. [quote'> Depressed, probably. But there's not much that can be done.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 16:14
I wish I had a nanny that I could leave my kids with every day all day. I don't like motherhood. WOW - you surely get the medal for honesty!!! Take a read through the "IVF" threads and you will see how blessed you are! :\: I know. To be honest, I read those types of threads and can't understand why anyone would want a baby. Every time I see a pregnant woman, I think: Thank God it's not me! I am positive, though, that things will get better one day. I just have to admit that I don't find motherhood easy and often think I am not cut out for the job.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 14:56
I wish I had a nanny that I could leave my kids with every day all day. I don't like motherhood.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 11:39
I dont have children so cant offer advice on anything kid care.... I can however comment on " THE COMMUTE" honestly if you have an alternative (ie live near work) and insist on a job in AUH that commute SUX! i was in the unfortunate situation where i was on a DXB visa and ordered to relocate to AUH office, still on that visa...i was living in Warqaa (quite an extreme case, but was told take the lease its fine your job is safe, knowing full well they were forcing some of us to switch offices)......the office was in the centre of AUH that was a 2.5hr commute each way, i stuck it for 4 months (i was looking for work at the same time as it was not sustainable). I understand living in Jumeirah Lake Towers that you can get to the centre of AUH in about an hour at 160kph...(this is speeding yes, also very dangerous and irresponsible). that road is one of the most dangerous in the Emirates (having seen personally a number of accidents and the aftermath of accidents including the hours of queues because of accidents). While i appreciate a lot of people are doing it for the rent and lifestyle benefits of DXB, that commute is (IMO) dangerous and better off avoided whether you are driving yourself or you are being driven. Sorry for the negative nature of my post regarding the travelling, but when i was doing it, i really cant describe how depressed and demotivated it made me by the end. Thankfully i got another job DXB based and it coincided nicely with being made redundant! edited by Blueskies on 24/01/2011 edited by Blueskies on 24/01/2011 I tend to agree about the commute. I don't like the idea of commuting either...but now I am quite interested in this bus service thing, do you have any idea/experience of this? No, sorry. I do not. My DH drives to Abu Dhabi every day from the Mirdif area but fortunately, he carpools with two other people. However, it is still a long distance and a dangerous drive. I hate the idea of it.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 11:32
Argh! I have a 15 minute drive from DD's school to my office.... in the 15 minutes this morning 1. W@nker in a BMW X5 wouldn't let me into the left hand lane so I could turn left at the traffic lights, he just sped up and flashed me 2. Idiot in Nissan Armada, going too fast through the traffic lights had to brake suddenly due to traffic build up and all I could hear was skreetching tyres behind me 3. ****** in a Honda Accord who didn't look in his blind spot and nearly changed lanes into me - only realised when I hooted at him 4. Numpty in a Porsche Cayman who was speeding along in the right lane who then flashed me because I moved into the right lane to turn right... he was not turning right he was just annoyed he had to slow down and change lanes. ARRGGHHH!!! It seems to come and go in phases and right now it seems to be a bad phase... 3 accidents on Shk Zayed rd this past week just outside English College! It would be great if everyone just slowed down a bit and was a bit more poliet! edited by magicbeanza on 24/01/2011 Are you sure it's the other drivers who have the problem? lol
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 11:32
I dont have children so cant offer advice on anything kid care.... I can however comment on " THE COMMUTE" honestly if you have an alternative (ie live near work) and insist on a job in AUH that commute SUX! i was in the unfortunate situation where i was on a DXB visa and ordered to relocate to AUH office, still on that visa...i was living in Warqaa (quite an extreme case, but was told take the lease its fine your job is safe, knowing full well they were forcing some of us to switch offices)......the office was in the centre of AUH that was a 2.5hr commute each way, i stuck it for 4 months (i was looking for work at the same time as it was not sustainable). I understand living in Jumeirah Lake Towers that you can get to the centre of AUH in about an hour at 160kph...(this is speeding yes, also very dangerous and irresponsible). that road is one of the most dangerous in the Emirates (having seen personally a number of accidents and the aftermath of accidents including the hours of queues because of accidents). While i appreciate a lot of people are doing it for the rent and lifestyle benefits of DXB, that commute is (IMO) dangerous and better off avoided whether you are driving yourself or you are being driven. Sorry for the negative nature of my post regarding the travelling, but when i was doing it, i really cant describe how depressed and demotivated it made me by the end. Thankfully i got another job DXB based and it coincided nicely with being made redundant! edited by Blueskies on 24/01/2011 edited by Blueskies on 24/01/2011 I tend to agree about the commute.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 09:03
no one needs much to be truly happy, but whats wrong with buying something pretty if you want it, and it doesn't hurt anyone? whats wrong with having a maid if it makes your life easier and again--isn't harming anyone? there is nothing wrong with not adding to your existing lifestyle with additional costs/luxuries if you feel you don't need them. there is also NOTHING wrong with adding a few little luxuries to your life if it doesn't cost much, and contributes significantly to your quality of life. ...i wont judge you for your un-manicured nails, but you have to be fair and not judge me for my manicured ones! [b'>Agreed![/b'>edited by AnonDubai on 24/01/2011 <em>edited by AnonDubai on 24/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 21:15
@ AnonDubai, what makes you say that? They just make such a mess in the house and don't pick up anything. I have to pick up once they go to sleep. Then they are always talking about what they want and demand junk food from me...There's no hope! :(
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 20:51
I have 2 nannies & 1 house maid - all live in. I have 2 maids room so 1 has a room all to herself & i have bunk beds in the other room. Good Lord how many children do you have? I have 3 kids. I dont work but I do spend most of day being taxi driver to the kids. School runs & after school activities, playdates etc. I can't do it all myself so I have the extra nannies to help therefore all my kids get to do what they want. Plus it is affordable here so why not? Just a question, not a judgement, but do you ever wonder if your kids are going to turn out obnoxious expat spoilt brats? How do you counter act that happening? My kids will turn into brats for sure.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 09:03
Hi Izzy! Could you let me know if you see anything I might be interested in?
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 07:42
An Arab teacher here can make 2500 a month. That gives you an idea of average salaries in this country. My mom works in education in Dubai & I just asked her about this, as it seemed odd. She said that Arabic teachers would certainly earn a whole lot more than that. Even Arabic teachers from much poorer countries would earn, at the very least, double that amount. Thanks for this thread, Zeba. I'll be watching it with interest, as I've been meaning to ask the same myself. I'm not saying all Arab teachers make that much, but I know as a fact that a good number of Arab and Indian teachers do.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 07:15
Try to find an Emirati woman and ask her this question. She will give you a more realistic view of a maid's salary in this country. BTW, a Philippino manager at McDonald's makes 1500 a month on average. An Arab teacher here can make 2500 a month. That gives you an idea of average salaries in this country.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 06:59
Anon, unfortunately I already have a maid and she already helps me during the day with the house and primarily looking after DD1 whilst I focus on DD2 whose care is proving to be quite time intensive. I don't think I can give my maid more responsibility on top of what she has already and I don't think I would trust her looking after DD2 considering she was born so prematurely, so I'd rather go with a maternity nurse. [quote'> How about hiring a second maid? Al Ahliya - 04 221 5521 www.alahliya.ae This company supplies nursemaids. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 22/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 21:20
I would suggest hiring a maid whose only job would be to help you with the baby at night. If you choose to get rid of her before her contract expires, you could transfer her sponsorship.
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 21:03
I tend to use lip gloss and what I use is Burt's Bees from the USA. I don't think it is available here.
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 20:55
I didn't even know that there was a spatula in stool sample collection. I usually just put the poop into the vial with my own hands! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 21/01/2011</em>
 
 
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