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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 23:22
Thanks all, this helps! Beebers, were you able to find the rice in the bulk section? <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 02/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 23:20
The only access to public transport, besides taxis, is the same bus that goes through intl city...number 365 to rashidiya. As far as playgrounds for your child, there arent any in this area, except inside the gated communities. Also, most buildings have gates and keys to get in.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 23:10
Just came back from fun city in arabian center. The guy there was great and knew what he was doing! Thanks for the suggestions!
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 15:28
Read this thread: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=153895 Overall, its convenient, great location for getting on the main roads, and quiet! You can also get a great variety of apartments, suited to what you need/like and the prices are still very affordable. <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 02/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 23:48
that was another reason i didn't rush into buying them! so expensive, i thought it was just a spinney's thing and was going to look elsewhere, but i guess carrefour doesn't have much either :\ anyone else have any luck? i'd still be willing to try a bag if i knew it was worth it!
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 22:57
really? i went down to the spinneys near us and there were tons of small bags of brown rice, i do not remember the names of the companies tho...were you looking for a brand in particular?
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 22:43
I use and swear by India Gate rice. It cooks quickly, is super long grain, and is always fresh. Perfect every time.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 17:12
I have one you can borrow if you like. Its beige and I believe it's 9 inches
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 15:38
That company was called CleanCo. I don't have their info but someone did post their number.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 13:32
Perfect, thanks!
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 10:20
I did not have a seat booked for my son for a flight from DXB to Paris (cdg) and when I got to the gate, I asked how full the flight looked and if I could take his car seat on board with me. They said it was wide open and I was able to. They also took the stroller at the gate, which I thought was a gate check, but when I got to CDG, I found out they don't bring the strollers to the gates, it goes directly to the baggage claim. When I found out that I had to carry the baby, the car seat, and the diaper bag while being 6 months pregnant to baggage claim and back, I might have looked like I was going to cry, so a man at the gate was super nice and went down the jet bridge to bring it around for me. That was the only place that's happened to me, otherwise, they usually bring the stroller around to the gate. <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 27/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 07:54
Ace has something called Gorilla Glue, that should def hold anything together. Not sure if you'd have to get a sealant to make it waterproof If you wash the bowl, though.
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 12:37
they only have the huge ones, they call them tea urns. thank you for the information though, it will def come in handy!
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 12:36
thanks. Marroosh, I was able to find what I was looking for in Kashka, even though it wasn't square, it's still perfect. I had never been in there before, they have some beautiful tops!
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 00:02
Where is that? Is that the train souk?
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 23:47
looking for a beige/taupe one to go with my eid outfit on friday... accidentally left mine back home.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 12:52
i saw some that i believe was cheaper than ace at the stationary store inside bin sougat center. it was a whole roll.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 03:40
You may be able to get one made if not ready in global village, its first day is Sunday. Also, I have seen a few places in souk al bahar that have it but I'm not sure how specific they are and if they'll make it for you on the spot if they don't have what you're looking for.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 23:33
yay i'm so glad! doing it yourself feels so much nicer and you love the end result so much more! and then you wonder how people can spend crazy amounts of money for the same thing! haha
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 14:09
Honestly, you don't even need to sew if you don't want to. Just tie the elastic ends together after you've measured. And you can get tulle or net in any fabric shop in satwa. Craft land mayy have the spools, I don't remember seeing it on the bolts, will have to double check though.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 13:36
All you need is some elastic and tulle. It's fairly easy to make. I've made a few for my nieces...just need a good movie or show to go along without getting bored! http://mammaliciousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/04/diy-tutu-tutorial.html?m=1 Oops sorry, Kelly, didn't refresh! Haha but Sherry hope it helps! <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 18/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 15:27
it took a month to get the passport and we were on a plane a week later. this is the easiest time to fly! they sleep most of the way because they love the movement/noise.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 13:21
http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/eid-holidays-confusion-clears-saudi-announces-eid-dates-2012-10-16-1.478052 Day of Arafat-Thursday Eid al Adha- Friday
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 11:57
Ikea has a great one. One side is chalkboard, the other is dry erase and you can put butcher paper for drawing.
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 06:19
2 hrs is normal. If he's content laying down, let him. There's not much to do or watch at this time which is the best! Get some work done or just Lay there with him :) enjoy it
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 13:58
it depends on where you are and what your body can get used to. our building keeps their air on in the hallways, so even though we have it off inside our place, it still gets a bit chilly. i have a little space heater that i'll turn on when giving the LO a bath or taking a shower myself, but it's usually not on all night, just for a couple of hours here and there.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 23:47
7 more weeks! AHHHHHHHH!
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 23:42
call Maureen @ 050 535 3382. she cuts at her home, if that's ok with you (she has pets) but her work is amazing! she lives in Mirdif. She doesn't live in mirdif now oh, good to know, thanks! do you know where she is now?
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 16:18
call Maureen @ 050 535 3382. she cuts at her home, if that's ok with you (she has pets) but her work is amazing! she lives in Mirdif.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 00:49
how large are your stencils and what designs? i'd love to borrow them for a couple of days!
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Latest post on 12 October 2012 - 10:29
http://www.lakeside.com/Apparel-%2B-Beauty/Kids/Sleepwear/Kids'-Personalized-Cotton-PJs/prod320080.jmp?sorted=Y&navAction=push&fm=topnav&categoryId=cat52037&navCount=0
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:59
Yikes. I've had a heart attack at what people are quoting for fresh flowers. I only want my bouquet and button holes for the guys, we're doing something else for reception decorations. Do you know the name of the shop? Or where it's located? Many thanks. Me? Or Blonde? :P I walked around a few different shops until I saw one that I liked. It had different waterfalls and plants in it, real and fake. No name, sorry.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:56
and don't let your b00bies hang out....and don't change the poopy rags in there, and leave if your baby is crying. LOL...don't do these things ANYWHERE!
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:54
i also just used my immersion/hand blender/chopper set to make baby food. Never bought anything special for just one thing. Worked just fine. DS started eating jars and purees at 6 months and is now 14 months, with no teeth still, but he's eating table food right alongside us. I don't make him anything special now but I do freeze boiled pasta for a quick meal/snack.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:45
i dont think why it would be a problem or how anyone would even know you're not muslim. it's not like you wear a sign around your neck saying you're muslim before going into the prayer room/hall. :) normally people want to get in, pray, and leave, no one's trying to cause any problems.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:30
Thanks! I'm already drooling. I might just call up these places and figure out more details.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 11:28
I had a bouquet made for my reception here a few years back. I also didn't want real flowers as they would die and I got mine made from dragon Mart. I found a fake flower shop, picked out the flowers that I wanted based on my colors and asked her to make a bouquet and she pinned and ribboned it up very well right then and there. After much haggling I got it for 70 or so aed and its now framed with my outfit. Love it and so glad I didn't get real flowers. <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 11/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 12:55
You are too kind. I could buy the mattress for her as a gift! Do you have the mattress size so I could look into it? Please email me your details and we can arrange the pick up. <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 10/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 23:03
if dxb3 doesn't take or want it, please send me more info <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 06/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 22:51
lol, i was just going to go to daiso to get a pot that i could melt my soap bars in cuz i've run out of body wash and i have like 20 bars! and yea, def let me know! :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 21:33
Thanks ladies! Found the Bush's brand canned ones in Spinneys! =)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 21:29
Di@Dxb I don't know where you are located, but the Spinneys by me, DSO, has quite a few of the matches. I can get them for you and hold on to them, the only thing is I don't have a car...!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 18:23
If you are going to be cutting them for crafts, you can get sheets of the sandwich wraps next to the ziplock bags. I believe they're rectangle shaped.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:58
Thanks MrsW, I'll be sure to check out NY next time I'm in DM. Chi - I'm in JLT so I use the one near me just after the JLT metro station. As for recipes, my little notebook is slowly getting filled with close to 100 different things I use or have tried so it's easier for me to give you the website I get most of my ideas from: www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com There's some brilliant ideas on there and I've saved so much money making my own stuff, not to mention cut out a lot of chemicals I use around the home and on my family (I have nothing to do with this website, simply passing on info) i love jillee! and i just finished a second batch of a bunch of cleaners! i also have some castille liquid soap if you need! and some borax! i brought it back with me in a little container cuz i couldn't find either of those things here.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:55
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wnm0JK_5b-8/TLNFLF5QBgI/AAAAAAAAAP4/XMtF_alTkM4/s1600/sillymonkey.jpg i have this in 18 months....brand new, if you want to borrow it? it's all fleece tho, so don't want the little one to get too hot... another cheap costume is to dress them in either red, green or purple head to toe and stick blown up balloons in that color to them and they can be a bunch of grapes! =) edited by Chi2dxb on 09/10/2012 <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 09/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 23:30
i use the fireplace matches as well for my oven and i've always gotten them at union co-op.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 23:26
Thanks for the offer Chi2dxb but I think we have the same taste!! I've already got lavender and tea tree, and I just managed to find peppermint at ibn battuta yesterday but I really appreciate the offer. I've managed to find cheaper baking soda in 8oz boxes at park'n'shop but I seem to go through a few boxes a week with all my creating. Expatriate - what a brilliant idea, never thought of that so hopefully they can help me out. i'd love to exchange "recipes" with you. what are you conjuring up? haha also, is this the park n shop on wasl? <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 08/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 13:53
Dubai mall has nice ones and yes you can use the prayer rooms. Ive always used my cover and its never been a problem.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 13:51
I cant seem to get these anywhere and taco night just isnt the same without them!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 12:47
Love zainab malik at city
 
 
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