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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 02:01
I have no experience with these creams, but my dad's coming into town, from the states, later this month and I can ask my mom to buy a tube and throw it in his suitcase? Let me know! <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 07/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:54
On the coop note, they now have a customer club, with a few discounts and a small reward. Is that open for everyone? They might be trying to compete with Carrefour.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:53
I've only been to the party shop in Garhoud, and have always found what I'm looking for. http://www.mypartycentre.com/store_locator.php
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:51
McDonalds food is grim enough when you eat it in their 'restaurants', but it's practically inedible when delivered. Seriously, this is not something to be getting excited about! I agree that it's not good when it gets delivered. Hubby has been getting KFC delivered to him for the last 15 years when the craving struck and never had it at the restaurant. I, never having food delivered to me in the U.S., could not get myself to even look at the soggy fries and cold chicken when it arrived. I took him to the KFC by our house so he could eat flaming hot, crunchy chicken, the way you're supposed to, and he was in love with it! Needless to say, he's never home ordered fast food after that! <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 06/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:47
I use Almarai unsalted for breakfast and baking purposes. For cooking, I use Canola oil and EVOO for dressings and such.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:44
Am I the only one who has never eaten a McD? When I have the choice of no food all day or junk I choose hunger. I haven't had it in about 18 years. We stopped it as a family July, although it was only a happy meal every coupe of months. January 16, we will be fast food and processed meats free family for 6 months! Yeayyyyy :) That's awesome! I am not a big fast food eater, but it's hard when you want to get a "quick fries" for the screaming baby who's hungry! lol
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:42
Do you mean McD's? I have used a credit card in there....and a few times, but always at drive thrus. They don't take CC at the malls...from what I've heard ;)
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 18:13
We also do our bulk, meat shopping once a month from union and then weekly (milk, juice, fruits) from either Carrefour or Spinneys. With one it was easy to just put his car seat in the top, seat part of the cart. When he started sitting up, I would take him out of his car seat and plop him in the seat of the cart. Even if I just had the car seat clicked on the stroller, I have enough space in the bottom basket for A LOT! Now with two, I take the baby in the Bjorn and the older one sits in the cart. Or if the hubby is with me and don't feel like carrying baby in the Bjorn, we'll take two carts, one for each of them.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:22
Irooni I am about to order via the National, but only because of the price not bothered about the paper. If you decide to sell for 300 I will take it, but let me know asap as need it for next week when folks arrive. If youd rather not have the paper, would you be able to write another address for it to be delivered to? We've been doing quite a few crafts with the LO and could use it
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 14:57
I'm bawling...
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 21:55
I should have a Sony one. Lemme check and get back to you. What's your email?
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 21:53
Claire's always has a ton! Came back to add Marisa's and saw that TDB already referenced her. Here's a link to her fb page. https://m.facebook.com/madebymarisa?id=172229026169662&_rdr# <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 03/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 21:51
If you can order online, check overstock.com, that's where I get all my sheets.
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 14:25
I'm in silicon oasis and we also go to nad al Sheba. According to their system, it says umm suquim but I called nad al sheba and told them that this is closer so they asked me to bring my lease agreement for verification. there was some code on there that they looked at and said ok. Very nice ladies working there, btw. <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 02/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 14:11
Please let us know how it is. Wanted to check out that salon but haven't yet.
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 13:41
so is X and Y going to get together now? Ooo, didn't think of that. Could be interesting. I'm sure it'll be a whole season of them fighting it though.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 22:51
Yeah, you def can't see everything, I hated not being there cuz there's a whole show that goes on at the bottom which is all part of the experience.but there's no way I could have gone early enough to be there nor do I want to get stuck afterwards. This time, I'll be able to turn up the volume so I can hear the music and the fireworks! Haha
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 22:38
Yeah, you can cuz you can see the top half of the building. But They will be doing a live streaming of the burj Khalifa ones on YouTube, this year we're going to stay in cuz they show everything.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 22:35
Thanks all. You're right mrsb., will call the dr. in the morning. If anyone else has had a similar experience, I'd love to hear what worked for you.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 22:33
Last year we pulled over on al khail road on our way home but the burj Khalifa ones aren't that easily viewable unless you can see the whole building. The burj al Arab ones may be easier to see from a distance.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 21:36
I used to put my son on his tummy and if he had to burp while sleeping, he would burp and go back to sleep. but with her, even if she's on her stomach and has to burp she keeps crying, i have to hold her straight up and that's the only way that's comfortable for her. i've even fallen asleep a few times holding her up but i don't want to risk anything having her slip down or something. i do think it's reflux as well because she cries only when she has to burp. or maybe she has to burp so much because she's crying? i've only been nursing her, i haven't tried formula. i haven't heard of infacol, will get some of that too. lol, i usually hate giving the LOs medicines, but i'm desperate now. I remember it got better when my son started sitting up around 5-6 months, but I can't even get thru the night without a headache/being dizzy, I can't even think about getting thru the next 4 months! ah the "joys" of motherhood! <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 30/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 20:54
Here's a couple of good potato casserole recipes, depending on how you use the potatoes. [url=http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Twice-Baked-Potato-Casserole'>link[/url'> [url=http://www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-potato-casserole-15828'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 20:44
My cousins went this week and (although, they're from Chicago, so right now this is spring weather for them), they each wore jeans, sneakers, a long sleeve t, and a hoodie and they said that was enough.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 20:42
Could you take a pasta salad? Or a potato casserole?
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Latest post on 29 December 2012 - 14:07
I'm not sure about the cartons but they're definitely available in the cans. Usually with the international foods. That's what I use for making piña coladas.
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Latest post on 29 December 2012 - 13:46
Do you have the number for al khudra?
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Latest post on 29 December 2012 - 13:07
From airport road, go on emirates towards Abu Dhabi. After the exit for 44, there will be a Manama exit towards ras al khor. Take that and then when you reach the del monte factory, turn right and its across the parking lot of the union coop. I can see it on google maps and if you go to th union cooperative society website, look up the al aweer location and that's where the market is.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 21:38
I booked with royal vision tours from a groupon that I purchased that same morning, just this week. All the companies from the entertainer were fully booked, even Arabian Nights.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 21:34
Baby shop in centerpoint. I'm going there tomorrow so I can check for you. What's your email?
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 11:27
Daiso
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 11:23
You ar right to be annoyed! How frustrating. I would have your hubby talk to her and get her to leave either nicely or threatening to tell their dad about her antics. If they're as strict as you say, that should do the trick! She's not only irresponsible and a rude guest, but she is also potentially dangerous. That's something you don't need on your plate right now.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 01:22
I've seen it in the baby shops here, nt sure of the price tho. You'll also have to have to check the voltage of the one in the US to see if it'll run on 220v otherwise you'll need to buy a converter from here.
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 00:38
I had the link up but, for some reason, it disappeared...
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Latest post on 25 December 2012 - 10:07
thanks!
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 14:55
Maybe she grew up, became a man and moved to Dubai... Maybe you saw her today... LOL!!
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 14:51
Yep, sorry should have clarified, that's what I meant, the tourist visa. Thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 09:00
could you use craft paper? there's a huge roll at ikea in the children's section where the easel is for pretty cheap.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 14:49
I've taken my son to the Fun City in Arabian Center and had a positive experience. It costs 35 aed.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 15:18
Are the shops in satwa closed midday?
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 13:33
I'll go to satwa first since its closer and ill have two LO's with me an see how it goes! What are the places to go to at naif? naif has a main souk with good fabric shops along the outsides. if you can head towards the naif police station and park up, it's within easy walking distance and anyone can direct you. Is that where there is an Indoor mall with a garage with all the abaya shops across the street?
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 03:01
There's a kiosk on the top floor of festival city on the hyper panda side that does personalization. I'm not sure about the quality of fabrics, maybe you can take a blanket of your own?
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 22:42
For nihari, I use boneless beef cubes (shank) and cook in the pressure cooker with the Shan masala. My karhai chicken recipe: for approx 1000gms chicken, without skin, cut into one inch pieces, you have choice of adding all the following at the same time toghether with the chichken: oil, one head of garlic and 1 inch of ginger chopped in processor 1tsp white cumin seeds (zeera) 5-6 seeds of methi dana (orange seeds in the bag) 1/2 tsp of black seeds (kalongi) 1 tsp of corriander seeds (round light beige color seeds) 1/2 tsp fennel 1 med. onion thinly sliced 4-5 med. - large tomatoes 1/2 - 1 tsp of red pepper powder 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper ( if needed to make spicy) 1 tsp salt cover the pot and cook on low.( tender pieces of breast can be taken out when done) garnish: chopped green pepper, green corrinder, mint, ginger, lemon or lime
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 17:43
I'll go to satwa first since its closer and ill have two LO's with me an see how it goes! What are the places to go to at naif?
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 16:39
What's your contact info?
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 23:23
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/10/make-your-own-all-natural-deodorant-stick-or-spray.html not sure if you can find the beeswax pellets here, but you can def find all the ingredients for the spray deodorant.
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 22:22
Great, thanks!
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 22:22
Great, thanks!
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 15:56
She had her baby girl yesterday and is doing well! :)
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 23:14
i'm so sorry to jump in, but angela, could i email you asking you about something to bring back? if you want to email me instead of putting your address up here <em>edited by Chi2dxb on 06/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 00:52
Dr. Beckmanns also has a "color run remover", found in most grocery stres in the laundry aisle.
 
 
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