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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 05:37

It's def available at Co-op. It is stocked same aile as the Corn flour. Packed in a carton box.

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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 18:54

Dear ladies, I used to enjoy my moroccanoil hair care products back in london, but since these products are not sold here, I am seeking some substitutuion for it. Maybe some of you have tried out any good local brands, i am looking for some extra nourishment for my hair :) any response would be much appreciated, since i do not know where to start my research :) Hi Marincique The moroccanoil hair care products (UK made) are availabe from Spinnyes (I have seen them at Town Centre Spinnyes). Try Mayonnaise with cling wrap for an hour or so. It works!

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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 16:27

I'm looking for some myself. Please e-mail me on maid4dubaiATgmailDOTcom Thanks

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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 15:26

Anyone knows someone that can teach two afternoons per week? For adult, intermediate level, prefer group lessons to be cheaper, but can also consider one to one. Focus on conversation Thanks Hi Arabesque Please send me an e-mail to maid4dubai AT gmail DOT com I may be able to help out Cheers edited by AusJor on 29/09/2012

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 07:38

G'day EW ladies! Just wondering if anyone knows an agency or a company that is looking for accredited Interpreters. TIA ;) LOTE Arabic<>English Cheers

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 14:16

Try Tatiana Tailoring 0507251336

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 18:23

Hi Anouja! We had our DS's birthday early May (we were probably one of the first people to have their party at CM). Our package was the Spectacular (Dhs 89.00 minimum of 20 people). Children food was O.K. Adult food (taste and presentatio OK)(you get to choose from platters enough for 10 people) but it's really enough for 4-5 people especially if fathers came along too, very pricey too. Games played were not age appropraite (for 3 Y.O) children looked confused and did'nt know what was expected from them. Their playarea however is really good and the Birthday parade they do is also nice! I looked up their website for you and they do have prices for party packages on the web. http://www.cheekymonkeys.ae/birthday-parties/

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 16:10

Very unfortunate. I would not hesitate to call the police immediately. You have proof she stole from you. I have no sympathy for someone who steals! She deserves what the police charge her with, hopefully detain her and ban her from entering the UAE again. I would be very ticked off if I hired a maid whom I later found out was a thief and the that the previous employer did not report it :(. It is your duty to report her immediately, not send her home. Keep her salary in abeyance and follow the police instructions. I totally agree! It's your duty as an employer to report her. Similar incident happened to us late July last year and our maid was jailed and deported. Unfortunatly we paid for the ticket but there was the 10 year ban on her not to enter U.A.E.

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 16:07

Hi. Dragon mart has a few shops that sell masquerade masks. Lots to choose from, look really good for the price!

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 13:59

Hi, does anyone know of a company i can call to remove the stack of boxes I have since moving? Hi cosmicgirl3! I actually need cardboard boxes if they are still available (or spare some if you have other people wanting too) Please send details to maid4dubai ATgmail DOT com Thanks heaps

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 06:39

Hi Babylons. I purchased my RBs form the optical shop at lulu barsha (ground floor). Six months later my duagther sat on my sunnies and managed to break one arm! Took it back to see if thet can fix it but RayBans (the company) chose to replace it for free. I was thrilled :) The Philipino man (technician) who works there can have a look at yours and perhaps order the part for you from RBs.

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 06:25

G'day ladies! Just wondering if any of you has got a few cardboard boxes and no longer needed. TIA

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 06:15

Hi. Yes purchased my Beautiful Brows kit at Ibn Batuta. I LOVE IT! The sales lady told me that it stays for up to 24 hours plus won't smear which is not true but I still love the product and won't go out without it on!

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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 07:19

Hi Happy35 Please send me an e-mail to maid4dubai AT gmail DOT com Will reply with HD contact details. Cheers

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 21:25

HiDubaiCat. I used Best flights before (an australian travel agent (based in perth/ operates 24/7) www.bestflights.com.au Go to their web and run a quick query with your dates the system will quote from various airlines. I believe Royal Brunei,Itihad and Southern China air are the cheapest. You can purchase the ticket online through them (they are having a sale now on Intl flights till end of Oct) Good luck

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 21:05

Hi mum2girls, Perhaps you can try contacting the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau via http://srilanka.travel/reach/ I have actually contacted them a week ago and an agent got back to me within 2 days. Our itenrary includes the elephant orphnage visit and other family activities. Good luck

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 20:56

pattycakes919...I have had my hair done last week full head with color on roots to cover darker part (I've got dark color naturally-strong pigment). My Hairdresser did the highlights first THEN put the tint on roots. Before we only did tint on roots (between highlights) to give my hair time to become healthier etc. I'm happy to give you her contact number if you want to ask her the question. P.S. she is a mobile HD

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 09:14

Thanks Sanddy_Dogg. I was hoping to find them at local department stores! Might just get them when a friends goes to Aus if not availble in Dubai.

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 09:12

Hi Scribs! I bought a couple of hooded towels fromC4 MoE. They have Disney collection/ brand for AED 29- you can find it at the end of the linen/ sheets department.

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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 17:59

Hi Babyvella! I hear you! I posted something similar a few days ago but my post got deleted (I guess becuase it is agaisnt EW rules to organise meeting people via chat etc) we are in pretty much the same situation! We too live in the Springs and would love to meet with other families and their LOs just don't know how we can get in touch without swaping e-mails via EW forum.... Is there a way around it without violating rules?

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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 17:51

Hi JAXUSA! The British Orchard Nursery in Um Suqiem have facilities to hire for birthdays. http://www.britishorchardnursery.com/party-venue.html I know some other nursries in Jumierah area do have rooms to hire. Have a look a round on the net and see which one suits best. Good luck

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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 10:56

Hey everyone! I could use some help. My two year old son has had an issue with coughing at night for almost four months now. He barely coughs during the day, and i mean very rarely. But at night, he just coughs and coughs and coughs until he throws up. I've taken him to doctors and they've chalked it up to allergies and prescribed children's Zyrtec. I'm losing a lot of sleep! I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and may have some good advice to either let me know what it may be or how to help it. I also made an appointment to see Dr. Fadil Y Anad (Al-Najjar) at City hospital (Asthma specialist/ allergist) Paed. Any recommendation? TIA I appreciate your time and responses!

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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 13:37

RIP! Very sad

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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 12:43

Testing for bacteria. Actually we think it might be from the Shoreline kiddy fountain. It's been sitting dormant for years and now the children love it, but my son got very sick :( That's not good! I hope your LO recovers quickly! We went about a month ago to aqua venture at Mirdif city centre. There is this section where you can play with water etc. That night my DS's fever was 40+ for a whole week. Def not going there again! p.s.I have the testing kit for ch and ph levels but sorry cant help with bacterias/ viruses needs to be sent to a lab but dont know any place that does that- sorry! edited by AusJor on 11/09/2012

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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 07:32

Hi flydiver11 Do you mean to test levels of chlorine and pH blanace or more like testing for bacterias etc?

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 22:40

can your maid not use a taxi ? The the Dubai Taxi has the “In-Safe-Hands Taxi Service”. You need to sign an agreement with RTA to book the cabs for daily/weekly/monthly trips. Also,you get to chose gender of driver if you opt a male then a guardian needs to ccompany minors. This info from the RTA web "Fares in the new taxis are Dh25 at flagfall and Dh1.71 a kilometre, compared with Dh3 to Dh20 flagfall and Dh1.60 a kilometre in other cabs. Waiting time is the same, at 50 fils a minute".

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 22:07

True! DD is 3.3 Y.O, DS just turned 2 in July :) No worries re typos! I'm on laptop yet heaps of misspellings. Mine are 13,9,6 and 2 !!!!! Crazy days !!! purplerain,hates off to you! Seaoflove, thank you for your warm message! yes I hope my husband finds a job here soon, its a tough market it seems.

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 21:57

True! DD is 3.3 Y.O, DS just turned 2 in July :) No worries re typos! I'm on laptop yet heaps of misspellings.

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 21:39

Hi purplerain, I'm in a similar situation! We moved to Dubai early last year. The headoffice (overseas) offered my husband an on and off role to Dubai with a promise to fully relocate him after one year to their Dxb office. So here we are after one year husband still works literaly 4 weeks in Dubai and 4 weeks overseas (14 HOURS from dubai). We have 2 very young children. I'm all alone raising, entertaining and fully responsible for. Last year we bought a villa to settle and live like a normal family.Still no updtes from company the only excuse is that there isnt enough work demand for an executive manager to be fully based here. To add my husband is always busy spends more time in the skies than on earth travelling to all sort of places. He used to e-mail me his itenraries but not anymore so Im left guessing if he is on a plane etc calculating time diffrence which is driving me crazy. I feel like a single parent, left to make solo desicions for the family exp when it comes to the children. He is always tired when he arrives becuase of jet lag (14 hours non-stop to dubai). Although he tried applying for jobs in dubai but so far this hasnot been successful :( edited by AusJor on 09/09/2012

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 18:31

I simply would'nt allow!

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 16:33

Hi samlouise100, Are you looking for a qualified Arabic teacher or a native Arabic Speaker to help you learn the language?

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 09:01

Hi Notheragain, I bought a few work/office style dresses (similar design) last month as I have just starting applying forjobs and been invited for 3 interviews so far. I have been wearing dark coloured dresses (tailored fit with an empire neckline and capped sleeves below knee, small belt in the middle). Very comfortable, professional, and won't offend anyone)

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 08:47

KT Thanks for sharing! This is what I found on the FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Elevated warning qouting "Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension) Audience: Reproductive and other healthcare professionals FDA and Pfizer notified healthcare professionals of the addition of a BOXED WARNING along with revisions to the WARNINGS, INDICATIONS AND USAGE, PRECAUTIONS and POSTMARKETING EXPERIENCE sections of the prescribing information to include information on the loss of significant bone mineral density. Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection is indicated only for the prevention of pregnancy in women of child-bearing potential. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible. Depo-Provera Contraceptive should be used as a long-term birth control method (eg, longer than 2 years) only if other birth control methods are inadequate".

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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 21:21

Why do you need to get off the pill? I have been on it for over 10 years and my doctor says there is nothing wrong with that. Also look at the side effects of depo. Read the studies. There are more side effects then the pill (ex. Weight gain). Hi Dubai girl23 and all! I have done some more research and having second thoughts now. Most women had quite a few if not ALL of the side effects for this injection. Still uncomfortable with the IUD so might stick to the pill now. I have been on for more than 9 years and my doctor was horridied when I mentioned this! Thanks all... x

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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 22:48

Thank you Cheeky Monkey! This is excellent. I really need to get off the pill as I have been on for a long long (really long time) but don't feel comfortable with the IUD thing. Do you know how much approx the cost? I presume it is not covered under insurance? Thanks!

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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 08:32

Cheapest option (7 AED- over 40 small labels) is to buy self-adh note labels from DAISO. Peel the transparent sheet, write name/note and stick back. Option 2: buy your own label machine. Option 3: http://www.ladybuglabels.com/order.html School package: 24 classic sticker labels (65x15 mm) - self adhesive, dishwasher and microwave safe - 9 Large sticker labels - 60 pencil labels (7x50 mm) - 10 spot labels (35mm) - self adhesive, dishwasher and microwave safe - 25 iron-on labels For 150 AED Nursery package: 20 classic sticker labels (65x15 mm) - 10 spot labels (35mm) - 24 tiny spots labels (20mm) - 8 squares labels (with mum's number) And 25 iron-on labels (50x9mm) For 100 AED They do delivery to RAK for an extra AED 30.

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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 21:43

My DD (May 2009) is fully trained but I still assist with number 2s!! Good thing this topic was brought up I need to train her to do it ALL by herself. It is not an issue for her school though. Perhaps talk to the teacher and explain that your son is being trained and need a few weeks to master the new skill and be all independent!!

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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 21:30

I believe Raffles is still acceping enrollements. Go to thier website or ring to check preffered location.

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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 19:47

Hi all, Thanks for all the replies. Now I have a plan in place in case it happened again. I will see if ACE has the tap lock thingee as well. Spongemonkey not sure how much the man managed to get as when my maid opened the window to see if everything was ok he ran away. Her description matches our neighbour but Im not 100% I dont even know if reporting it to police will help....

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