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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 16:16
Quinn10: don't be so quick to judge. My husband and I have both battled with weight all our lives, so I am very, very strict with what my children eat. My son had this that my cousin's house 7 months ago and has been asking for it since! He has nagged and even cried but I have not given in. [i'>di@DXB: what is the brand of the coconut oil you use? Does it not change the flavour of the food?[/i'> Daza: my son is 7 too. The peanut butter from the organic shop sounds like what I am looking for. Thanks LovelyLilies: I thought grapeseed oil cannot be heated beyond a certain temperature. Maybe I am mistaken. Thanks for the other ideas, they are all great! :) Ladybirdsarethebest: I must really make a trip to the organic shop. Thanks :) I am currently using a live natural coconut oil I bought at the Be Supernatural Organic store in Jumeirah, Organic Foods and Cafe also have an organic coconut oil, it comes in a glass jar, cannot recal the brand name. I find it enhances the flavor of the food and does not overide the flavours at all.
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 08:39
[i'>5 Is there a cooking oil that is better than canola?[/i'> Yes, Coconut oil is great, so many health benefits, a healthy fat and good for you, I use it for everything even scrambed eggs. I would recommend it way over any other cooking oil.
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 08:23
Pretty sure I have seen them at the Ripe Farm shop recently, you could call and ask them http://www.ripeme.com/farm-shop
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 19:08
You've been faithfully recommending Skynet to everyone regularly Di@Dubai. I related my experience with them and it could be useful for anyone using them. I had CLEARLY marked the parcel as 'RETURNS', Figleaves is a huge retailer that sends out parcels worldwide, I had filled out a form, Skynet's form for returns, CLEARLY stating that it was returns. There is NO WAY it was to be charged customs for, otherwise there is no point in having the Returns form filled out at Dubai. The DED warning resulted in the parcel quickly being handed over to Figleaves without a customs charge, why? If they were so sure there was not enough proof that the parcel was sent by Figleaves and was now being returned to them how come they quietly handed it over? So again, be careful with Skynet, especially when sending any returns. [i'>"You've been faithfully recommending Skynet to everyone regularly Di@Dubai..."[/i'>edited by Chocobella on 01/07/2013 Yes..because I have never had any issues with them so that's why I always recommend them! My point was your situation with them was not relevant to the OP's question as she did not say she was looking to make a return. She wants advice on a regular delivery so I feel perfectly justified to recommend any company that I have used without problem, If that is OK with you! <em>edited by Di@DXB on 01/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 06:25
Be careful with Skynet. They try to fleece you AFTER your package has reached UK. I sent a clearly marked 'Returns' package to Figleaves, filled up a returns form here at Dubai and when the package reached there, UK Skynet office refused to release it saying since it was merchandise it will be charged customs. Figleaves were really helpful, I have all the correspondence, they tried to give them documents that proved that the items were sent from Figleaves and were returns but they just kept asking for some impossible doc. Finally we told Skynet that we will file a complaint with DED if they didn't release it to Figleaves. The next thing we knew was that the package was received by Figleaves, no customs charge. Like I said, be careful. They did this with all documentation in place, including a form filled up here saying CLEARLY it was returns. Also, I think it's 80 AED for 500gms. ETA: Sorry my bad, it is 55 AED for 500gms. edited by Chocobella on 30/06/2013 Your warning may be appropriate for 'returns' where they possibly thought there was a potential customs issue and that can happen anywhere with any courier, I've used them for years and they have been fine for regular parcels to the UK which is what the OP is looking for.
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 17:02
Skynet is 55 dhs for a half kilo to the UK, they are the cheapest and reliable.
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 04:24
If you search on here for 'craft' or fairs' there are many threads discussing this topic this one has most of the info you are seeking http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic192035-all-these-woman-selling-goods-at-open-houses-craft-fairs-schoolnursery-fairs.aspx hth
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 11:52
Farhad is a really good carpenter, just did a major job for us and we are delighted with his work. Farhad Technical Services 055 4422361
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 11:49
Try Creative Minds big craft supplies store behind Lu Lu, they may have them http://www.creativemindsdubai.com/ failing that there is a vendor at ARTE souq who use them in his items he may help https://www.facebook.com/2rgalleries
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 07:44
There a Cobone Deal on atm for only 99dhs! [url=http://www.cobone.com/deals/dubai/eco-wash-me-llc-auto-express-detailing/25517'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 29/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 07:39
Rates are quoted on this site http://www.zaincarcare.com/car_detailing.php# another http://www.saraautocare.com no rates quoted on that one but you could call and ask if you Google 'car valeting' or 'car detailing' you may find other places that offer this service. hth
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 10:11
[i'>"The mailing address includes both the company street address and PO box number .."[/i'> I think this could be the problem, it is being dealt with as undeliverable due to the presence of a street address and they are not taking any notice of the PO Box written on it and since there is no postal address delivery here it goes to undeliverable. Try adjusting the redirect to include only the PO Box.
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:54
Just want to add my thanks for this recommendation for Farhad, he just completed some work for us and has done an absolutely fabulous job, even fixed a couple other things around the house without asking for money. Very decent guy and very reasonable too.He also does all other kinds of work too including electrical, plumbing etc. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 27/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 20:32
Geant Ibn Battuta mall have rolls of it in two sizes, you would need the bigger roll for the stroller I think.
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 20:29
Although it is not a universally recognized condition because it isn't known yet whether its an effect of food sensitivities and an underlying metabolic problem. there is growing evidence to support it by some well know doctors such as Sandy Newmark, M.D., who deals with leaky gut syndrome in children, Dr. Newmark says that it has been established that a significant percentage of children with autism have increased intestinal permeability. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA361058/what-is-leaky-gut.html I know this is meant well, and I'm all for open mindedness, but I'm sure I'm not the only parent of an autistic child who finds all these studies using sketchy data to link autism to various food categories and unproven intestinal issues slightly annoying. I can only say that in the case of going gluten free there was a marked improvement in our experience with an our autistic LO when we cut it out from her diet. But as with most things not every line of treatment fits all.
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 19:14
Although it is not a universally recognized condition because it isn't known yet whether its an effect of food sensitivities and an underlying metabolic problem. there is growing evidence to support it by some well know doctors such as Sandy Newmark, M.D., who deals with leaky gut syndrome in children, Dr. Newmark says that it has been established that a significant percentage of children with autism have increased intestinal permeability. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA361058/what-is-leaky-gut.html
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 17:46
Boy oh boy, I sincerely hope you're not forming an opinion on this one (badly written) article, that appears to come from someone who's already a garlic hater anyway. There's some incredible sweeping statements in there: Italian soldiers being poor shots? "All the great chefs" learning to cook without garlic? Hardly tasting anything but garlic once you've added it to your cooking? What about the myriad of legitimate studies proving the efficacy of garlic? Sounds like a load of old phooey to me ... I am keeping an open mind that's all, and who knows there could be some truth in it, if you have any proof that there's no truth to this at all then do share it with us but there is no need to belittle other people on the forum.
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 15:44
Yes please call me :) tried to call you and it dropped off without answer, you should see an unanswered call if you want to call me back. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 24/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 15:27
yes yes please, can you please msg me address on can i call you now I cannot message? PS you can delete your number now - got it <em>edited by Di@DXB on 24/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 15:18
I have a new bottle unused, you are welcome to it if you can collect around Ibn Battuta area.
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 08:16
I found some in Super Care pharmacy recently after a long search everywhere, dhs65 for 300 gram tub, it tends to come and go in stock so best to call and check here are all their locations http://www.super-care.ae/supercare-pharmacy-locations.php
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 19:09
Sorry I don't know but here's the number 04-3685611 hth
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 17:42
Di, do you get the Shea Butter somewhere here or is it mail order? It's availabe at the Ripe Organic Farm shop off the Wasl Road, or you can order it from them online for home delivery, it's 100% Raw live organic Shea Butter. N.B. L'Occitaine shea butter is not raw or live, it's chemcally processed with the life stripped out of it and contains synthetic fragrance too which could easily irritate sensitive skin, they tend to try to hide that fact but it's well documented. Any shea butter that's adulterated willl not have any medicinal healing benefit. hth
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 06:22
Try 100% raw organic unrefined Shea Butter, it is highly anti inflamatory and healing, alongside that taking the natural route, a soap rich in beta hydroxy is also beneficial. see reviews on Keratosis Pilaris.org http://www.keratosispilaris.org/general-discussion/2911-100-shea-butter.html
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:00
I really think it's a pity that the Crafters Tables cost AED2000 for a 2x2 table at the event! This is beyond the reach of most crafters, shame the pricing could not have been more reasonable.
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 06:07
Depends if you want a commercial product or prefer an organic natural alternative, I use a whipped organic Shea butter with Argan oil. It's effective and natural, I am complimented all the time for my youthful complexion and without wishing to appear boastful am regularly taken to be a good 15 years yourger than my age. I have heard good things about the performance of certain commercial products and I'm sure many will be recommmed such to you on here but personally I prefer to avoid chemicals that can cause cancer and disrupt hormones.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 16:39
There's the Friday Arte Market at Times Square from 12pm onwards, not specifically a food market but lots of good things besides the craft items made by talented ladies such as Scottish Toffee, Brazillian sweets, jams, preserves and relishes and lots more of yummy handmade treats [url=http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/ARTE'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 13/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 21:32
Thanks Jules, Ive had a look but I can't seem to find them on the site :( can you give me any more clues or a contact? Thanks so much Maybe the FB page will give you more info [url=https://www.facebook.com/littlemajlis'>link[/url'> hth
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 15:52
Have you tried Skynet, they are the most cost effective door to door courier here, for eg a half kilo parcel will cost dhs 95.00 to Brazil, that's less than a third of the cost with most of the other major names couriers. www.skynetworldwide.net hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 09/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 June 2013 - 12:00
My goodness I have just spent half the morning up a stepladder installing a new light fitting including the wiring and I am no spring chicken! some men! <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 June 2013 - 11:42
You could try Ingrid, he seems to be back now, he can do basic electrical repairs if that's what you need. his number is here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic207263-ingrid-the-handyman.aspx <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:25
Good morning Di@Dxb, when I went to pay and they informed me about the price and that they do not have a seperate price for a cut only I said that then I want a blow dry as I am not going to pay for something that I haven't received... But what you suggested is actually what I should have done, I just did not think of that at that moment. Saving the consumer rights n6mber on my phone now for future disputes. I am more upset about the fact that they chose to not tell me that I can't have a cut only than about the money. I felt like I was being taken for a fool. It's not too late still to go back and inform them of your intention to take this up with the Economic dept, I would do that as soon as possible. (They may be closed today it being a holiday.) But you must deal with informing the hairdresser of your intention first before contacting the ED as they will only act to resolve an issue if you have tried to and failed. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 06/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:18
I had him over at the start of June and he was in the process of changing his mobile number. His new one is 055 366 0225 He was as reliable and good value as ever Oh good to know, but I wonder why he never showed up for the job we booked, he is always very reliable usually. Let's hope he is back to his usual self!
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:03
This is deceptive of them, you should complain to the manageress and if that gets you nowhere inform them that you will be calling the Economic dept, if that does not get you a refund do call the Economic Dept they are very helpful. Clearly they have not been straightforward when you asked for a cut only and then charged you for a service you did not receive. I would not let this go. http://www.consumerrights.ae/aspx/about/contact.aspx
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 08:41
I was in the same boat a few week ago, brand new King Size bed, I knocked the price down 50% which I expected to have to do and still only got stupid offers, one person actually offered me 100 dirhams for it. It was 4 weeks old and had cost 2,800 new and unused. You will need to knock the price down considerably, as it is used although only slightly. Perhaps if you are really desperate try Cash Converters, they may take it on a consigment basis so at least you can dispose of it quickly and will get something for it when it's eventually sold. [url=http://www.cashconverters.ae/'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 06/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 20:11
We called another handyman and he did the job just as well, his name is Mangala and mob no is 055 267 4497. Try him if you cannot find Ingrid.
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 20:03
He was booked to do a job for us about three weeks ago, he never showed up and we called his number for two days but he just switched it off. Not sure what has happened as he was always very reliable before.
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 19:21
Prince Harry & Jessica Simpson are not alone, there's no shortage of 'wash less' proponents in Dubai too, only I don't think they are doing it for better hair and skin. Actually I would like to see the use of deodorant compulsory in offices and public places.
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 19:11
Not seen actual tin cake tins as such, the only real tins around of that shape and size may be biscuit tins with biscuits in them, some of them are quite nice but branded of course so maybe that's not what you are looking for.
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 12:28
I was helping a friend recently who had also reached the head banging stage of desperation in a flat hunt, we called Allsopp & Allsopp gave them the brief, the same day were shown 3 apartments that all fitted the specs, choose one and signed up before close of business the same day. Headache over. You might want to give them a try when you are ready to rent.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 20:50
i find when selling and buying that using email and not posting my phone number works best. it avoids tire kickers and you can send or request more images that way. both baby related things i've posted recently sold in days without annoying hagglers. You must be lucky, I have never posted my phone number on Dubizzle & always only used email but that made no difference at all, still got nothing but time wasters. In fact it was very tiresome dealing with people who kept emailing for details that were clearly described in the ad, then they would come around having agreed on the "last price" when I have said absolutely no further reduction and waste my time again trying to haggle it down to a piffling amount. I had a brand new bed to sell last month and in the end I gave it way rather than be ripped off with a stupid offer.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 19:25
Unfortunately everything you are experiencing is not uncommon here, I have never successfully sold anything on Dubizzle, always get plagued with time wasters and the same goes for buying and selling cars. Have you looked here on the EW classifieds, I find the posters on here much more reliable. Using Dubizzle always reminds me of the fact that there is only a five per cent difference between man and chimpanzees.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 08:36
This may expalin why you cannot find any reports about Dubai air quality http://www.pprune.org/middle-east/421262-air-pollution.html
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 07:37
Ginnee, I just read this, it's shocking, really sad to hear of all this happening to you, you are the last person who deserves to have all this this trouble. I cannot add to the good advice given already just want to know my prayers with you and hope it all works out for the best. xxx
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 07:25
If you prefer to avoid chemical screens checkout the list of safe rated sunscreens here http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/ There's good info about SPF factor rating on each product as well as safety hazard ratings, a SPF claim of over 60 is misleading according to the FDA, You can look up the chemical hazard rating for any product for eg. http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/496669/La_Roche-Posay_Anthelios_60_Face_Melt-In_Sunscreen_Lotion%2C_SPF_60/
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 14:37
I absolutely would not recommend the post, even if it's non-precious metal, I have lost more parcels than I can count with Empost. Skynet is cost effective, no more expensive than the post and a full door to door courier service with tracking that really works. www.skynetworldwide.net
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 08:58
cheers , do you have to pay in full ? Yes, you do need to pay in full, unlike Etisalat where you can get away with paying 50% of the outstanding without fear of being cut off. DEWA not so kind.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 07:47
Bershka in Mercato have some very cool lightweight long skirts in a few colours. I saw black, navy and pale peach, there maybe other colours too I did not look.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 16:20
Have you tried Creative Minds, it's a big craft supplies store behind LuLu Hypermarket Barsha www.creativemindsdubai.com
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Latest post on 25 May 2013 - 10:16
Thanks amandshaks and Sue, will try the Organic store, I would have got a breadmaker machine but I don't ever eat bread, just looking for some for my visitors who are really fussy about ingredients! Otherwise its going to be a case of "let them eat cake" without being churlish at all - cant you tell them to bring their own given how hard it is to source what you need here. Personally I would go for eating the cake rather than the bread any day of the week. edited by DesertRose1958 on 25/05/2013 Yes you are so right, I should have told them to bring the type they like and save myself all this fruitless running around.
 
 
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