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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 19:06
All been getting their knickers in order, ready for Mr Jones tonight...lol. hehehe
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 17:37
I'd be interested in knowing too. I'm sure you can buy the material/canvas from Dragon Mart, but I'm not sure whether they make them up to your size.
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 17:27
I did it this morning, took around 40 mins....Must say so far so good, I'm liking all the changes :)
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 13:38
gentle bump
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 13:37
I went by Gulf News this morning too and Imsak was at 4.06am Fajr being 10 mins later.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 19:12
I can't see anyone taking offence to a young child dressing like that tbh. I think you'll be fine.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 18:43
Fairy (tea and mint leaves) my favourite for a while now ... mine too
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 18:20
We usually keep it fairly simple, but this year my DS1 will be keeping all his fasts so I'll do something special for Iftaar & Suhoor. I'll probably add a different finger starter to our usual Iftaar of dates, fruit salad, water e.g samosa's, spring-rolls, pasties, chicken satay, chicken sweetcorn soup. DS is also going through a mango lassi phase, so I'll prob add this to our iftaar. This is followed by our main meal which is no different to what we eat at the moment. We usually decide on the day what we feel like eating; biryani, haleem, roast chicken, baked fish with roasted potatoes, chicken & mushroom pie....anything goes Also another family tradition when we were younger was to have either fruit trifle & fresh cream bramley apple turnovers as a treat after our Taraweeh prayers ;) Suhoor is always very simple with porridge/cereal or eggs and toast with plain lassi ( or laban) and tea ;) There's a few facebook pages if you're looking for new ideas; my favourite it Fauzias Kitchen Fun https://www.facebook.com/Fauzias.Kitchen.Fun?fref=ts Hope that helps? Ramadan Kareem :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 20:23
Great thread....costs nothing to smile as I'm constantly telling my LO's :)
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:44
Thank you for this info AA.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:42
Coco pops, where do you buy the toffee sauce from? Is this available anywhere? I think it was Spinney's or Waitrose, by the ice-cream sauces....it was a while ago.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:24
I use toffee/ toffee fudge sauce and it still tastes just as nice, plus it's quicker ;) I used Hershey's caramel sauce once, when I ran out of the toffee sauce, and no-one noticed ( or perhaps they were too polite to say anything lol)
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 22:33
The Aleppo soap doesn't leave a greasy film on your skin at all. It claims to be 100% natural. Sorry I can't advise on shampoo, as I use J & J with a bit of tea tree oil mixed in.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 20:08
My children and myself all have dry skin. I used to use the E45 and emolients(?) etc. after bath-time every night. Since moving here I have discovered " Aleppo Soap", the main ingredients being Olive oil & Laurel oil. It can be used for hair and body, however we use it on the body only. I've not had to moisturise the children's skin at all anymore. The soap is available in Union Coop...not sure about anywhere else. HTH
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 19:50
For the LO who is in year 1 my limit is 50dhs and my older kids in secondary have a limit of 100-125dhs.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 19:45
I would say yes. I bought a bottle of Eau de Parfum from London for £60 which was selling here for AED 495.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 08:17
Castalia items are very good for pores or for preventive measures for aging They are not really very expensive but very nice results Interesting, you recommend Castalia as being 'very good' in this thread but in the 'Skin Care Product' thread you started about Castalia products you are asking- "But I dont know if their skin care is good or no , anyone of you tried it ? " [url=http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic206218-skin-care-products.aspx'>link[/url'> Which is it? :s edited by Di@DXB on 22/05/2013 Yes I wondered this too! BTW where can you buy sandalwood powder from?
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 20:27
Thank you Glitzi, I think that's prob the same as what I already have. I bought it in Lulu's. It's just 3 times more expensive than in the US :(
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 17:21
It's happened to me a few times, but I can't remember how I changed it back....try scrolling down to the very end of the web page, I think theres an option to click on English. I hope that solves it.
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 14:21
Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser during the day only SPF 50 if I remember otherwise Oil of Olay sometimes I use creams for wrinkles around the eyes, but I never use it enough to see an actual difference. I used to love using Avon products too....need to stock up over the holidays :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 18:57
coming up as 395d's :0 <em>edited by coco pops on 06/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 12:04
Sorry I seemed to have missed responding to this thread, after my earlier reply. I think you have to weigh up the pros and cons depending on the child and their strengths and weaknesses. Star isn't established in secondary education yet, but, I can see it being very successful in the future. Academically, secondary is very good, they push each child according to their abilities. Also, you need to think about GCSE's and IGCSEs and what route you prefer your child to take. I know this is changing, but, if I am correct, the current year 8 will be the last year to take these exams before the change. ( I could be wrong, I haven't checked recent changes) However, I feel, once a child reaches secondary age, they need to move on and socialise with their correct peer groups. Star doesn't offer much in terms of after school clubs for just the secondary section. Their Art, D& T,Drama & language facilities aren't on par with other secondary schools. I have no doubt this will change in time, as the school becomes bigger. I feel,they don't have sufficient experience in dealing with the challenges that come with children as they go through adolescence....but that's my take on it for e.g a young boy will not feel comfortable talking out his issues/feelings/changes with an older female member of staff. There is only one year 8 class, they will attend all lessons together, not like other secondary schools where, because of the size of classes they attend separate lessons according to ability ( thus expanding their social skills too IMO)...not everyone will get along, and this may/may not have a knock on effect on a child's confidence. Kids at that age can be quite mean ( at any age really!) I don't know what else I can add...only you need to go with your instincts. Every school will have pro's and cons it just depends on what your child will be happy with. Hope that helps? eta: Star would def be an option for my LO once they are of secondary age as I feel the school would have become more established by then, and the exam results will also be a good indication ;) <em>edited by coco pops on 07/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 18:16
watched all three episodes in a row yesterday - brilliant I actually cried haha Me too! The hour went to quickly!
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 10:12
Ohhh that little pipsqueak needed empty water bottles and tomatoes chucked at him...he's lucky he got hats!!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 09:54
Is this not covered under Design & Technology in secondary school? I know DBS have a wonderful D & T lab...
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 09:46
I take my 11 year old son into the ladies with me if my DH or older son isn't around...simply because the disabled toilets are "mostly" located either within the ladies or the gents ( of course when they are independent we go there ). I've never noticed any dirty looks as such, but it's blatantly obvious why I have to do it, and if I were to get dirty looks it wouldn't bother me, there's no way I'm sending him into the gents toilets unaccompanied. ETA: that article is the exact reason why I do it.... <em>edited by coco pops on 05/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 23:35
I suspect there might be a family around Safa Park looking for a new maid in the near future... ;) off topic I know...but what happened to that...it's gone?!
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 19:03
A lovely bit of eye candy ;) My favourite saying at the moment " He's well buff!" :D
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 17:14
I think after her rude response to your email, you are justified in de-friending her. If only de-friending was as easy in real life as it is on Face Book hey!
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:41
I can relate to this with one friend in particular back home in the UK & her time-keeping was appalling too. I just said it to her one day..." will you please contribute such and such towards the petrol, because it's not fair how you always expect and assume without asking" her response was that I was going there anyway so what difference would an extra passenger make (!!!!!) anyway to cut long story short, I had it out with her and said look next time just catch a cab, train whatever then, I'm not picking you up and waiting for you when you can't even be bothered to be on time....she sulked, but now contributes as does everyone else. So yes we're still friends, but now I tell her I can't pick her up, if she wants a lift she has to come to me ( she didn't live locally to me). I don't mind if it's a one off or short journey's, but most my friends will always offer to contribute on long journeys, especially with the cost of petrol being so high. At the end of the day you are paying for the insurance and the petrol, while your friends are getting a free ride. They should think without being asked. At the risk of not wanting to sound petty and stingy we build up a resentment within ourselves towards those people, which isn't healthy in the long term. If they're your friends they'll be ok with it :) Good Luck
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:41
Hahahaha this is funny....I did my own thing too, each of my children were different, I just learned to go with the flow...what's the saying? One cap/hat doesn't fit all?
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:29
I thought Admin, because I qouted her post with the codes with a thank you and that got deleted too :) Thank you simples...I've noted it down, but yes you're right about other sites, I just find them slower sometimes, which gets a tad annoying!
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 17:48
Sarahlou Admin deleted the code before I got a chance to note it down :( note to self....write things down straight away
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 15:34
I'm hoping to download episodes 1-3 somehow,as it's not available on youtube. The rest is still available on catchup. ITV have some good dramas on. I enjoyed "The Icecream Girls" & I watched "Unforgiven" last night...it was good. "The Village" on BBC1 is also a good one recounting the life of the oldest man in Britain.
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 14:37
Spinneys, Lulu's & Geant will take the skin off the whole chicken and cut them into as many pieces as you like,if you ask them. I've never had a problem doing this. Carrefour & Union Co-op don't supply this service. Lulu's do however do cut chicken without the skin other than breast and leg, in the ready to buy section. HTH.
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 14:01
If the school was bad then you would see it all over EW. Since nothing has been written then it means its all smooth sailing. Trust me. These ladies will complain if something is not up to standard! Lol! That's not true though, I always thought threads get deleted if a school is complained about. But, I may have thought wrong :/ I remember last year when the swimming pool hadn't yet opened at Star and there was a thread on the matter which got deleted. There's a few things I could say about Star,but it's negative ( there's positives too) ,but there's no point, if it's going to get deleted....I just tell people if they ask me what my experience is with the school. In all fairness to the school, it's about the individual child, and whether the school suits that child....
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 14:45
http://www.ehow.com/how_8674152_remove-cloudy-residue-glasses.htmlurl='>how to remove cloudy residue[/url'> try this ;) ETA : my link thingy didn't work :( edited by coco pops on 18/04/2013 <em>edited by coco pops on 18/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 14:38
Did it happen in the dishwasher? If so, I think it's either because there's either not enough Salt or Rinse aid. It's happened to me in the past, and when I've topped up the two, it's been fine after. HTH
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 14:29
It would just be nice if he respected and valued your opinions instead of dissing them. He sounds a tad bit of a control freak IMO. If you're unhappy with the situation, then only you can do something to change it, but rest assured you are so NOT a nag! Other posters have said so too :) I've become a nag over the years, I never used to be one though, God no, I was happy go lucky me. Now, I have 4 of the male species living with me, so imagine, I'm constantly having to repeat myself to them; pick this up after yourself, put that away, did you hear me? Well, if you did,why didn't you respond? I mean if they just said ok or even grunted in response I wouldn't have to repeat myself now would I? I am what you call a nag ;) life's too short to stuff a mushroom Love it :)
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 12:17
We were thinking to move out this year too, but I'm double minded. My children love the park and the beach access. But for me it's the convenience of no traffic in and out of the Palm & the convenience of the SZR when I'm on my school runs. My children's schools are all off Al Wasl Road, so for me it takes only 10-15 mins max in the mornings. I'm not sure whether I want to live in a community/area which will take me 20/30 mins each way just for school runs...it's a struggle getting out on time as it is!
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 17:40
Perhaps you could use distance or travelling time as a deciding factor? I had a friend who used to live in Falcon City, and her children attended DBS. She spent most her day in the car doing school runs, in the end they moved closer to the school. Just a suggestion though. Good luck with your decision, as both schools are good :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 17:33
I'm into my second year here and I've noticed a hike in prices too. I used to go to a butchers in Barsha that did lovely fresh lamb, but I've had to cut down, because it was getting too expensive, especially with a family of 5! At least one good thing is the price of petrol :D ; I went back to the UK a month ago and I was filling my car up for £90 (something like Dhs450!) here I fill it up for Dhs 80 and it lasts me a week!
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 12:15
Thank you ladies for replying. So, would you say a part-time asst accountancy role in the private sector for say Dhs 4000-5000 is an expected salary? I dunno, it seems kinda low, but it would be good to know what the going rates are likely to be so I'm not disillusioned when I start job hunting. Would I be better off temping, to gauge the market, even though I realise this would require working full-time hours. I know this is a decision I would have to make myself, as part-time jobs are very difficult to come by as it is. Thank you again.
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 00:09
I've just completed the 24 days of Cura Romana by Leslie Kenton which is the same concept using homeopathic HcG spray. I've lost 15lbs. :D Now that the 24 days are over I begin the 6 week maintenance or as the book calls it "consolidation" where you test foods to suit your body, thus eliminating or rather gaining knowledge about foods that don't sit right with our bodies, which in turn causes weight gain. I must admit, I found it tough, extremely tough, in the beginning, but once my body detoxed, it wasn't so bad.....food got boring though! The best bit is even though weight loss is so rapid, I'm not left with any loose skin, or wrinkles, as it targets the inessential fat. I would do this again :) edited by coco pops on 08/04/2013 edited by coco pops on 08/04/2013 edited by coco pops on 08/04/2013 <em>edited by coco pops on 08/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 00:13
My DD is slumming it in a "good" school, where they have great facillities, teachers, headmaster (although he is leaving his replacement has been hired internally so hopefully the ethos of the school will carry on) and her class size is about 14 (less than her London Prep school). Yes 14, but not out of the schools choice....There would be the maximum 20 in the class if they could have their way ;) ( I think this may be one of the reasons they are increasing class sizes to 22 ) Also, it is a "good" school but the secondary years are under a lot of pressure to perform well IMO, as they are new and a lot of parents and schools will be waiting to see how well they perform come 2016 when the students sit their first lot of exams ;) So pressure on the teachers & students ;) <em>edited by coco pops on 18/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:27
How would you know which schools are the not for profit schools, if you're new to Dubai?
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 20:21
DH gave me a Michael Kors watch I had my eye on. I was surprised he remembered me mentioning it then remembered that he had gone shopping with my Mom a few weeks back. Thanks Mom! Oh oh oh lucky you! I have my eye on a MK watch too.....I was sooooo near to buying it when I went back to London a few weeks ago....kicking myself now!
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 20:14
Sorry I can't remember....I watch it on iPlayer or youtube as I don't have OSN.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 20:09
mine's fine too....
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 17:38
Oooh this is positive news. I remember trying last year, and being told that they don't allow any volunteers anymore :( Let us know how you get on via volunteers in Dubai :)
 
 
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