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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 20:41
I don't think that is true Coriander, I've read newspaper reports of accidents that say it was attended by a helicopter and the victims haven't been Emiratis. The most recent one that springs to mind was a bus crash, the victims were Indian labourers. It wouldn't really be possible for emergency services to determine the nationality of (possibly unconscious) badly hurt victims of road crashes before deciding how to treat them...
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 20:14
Oooo, Anon, number 4! Congratulations! You decided to take the plunge, fabulous :)
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 20:01
What annoys me about that sort of thing is all the excess foliage/stalk one has to carry about, take home and then throw out! Why throw it out? Broccoli stem is great peeled, diced and lightly stir fried or in soups. Celery leaves and excess stalk I juice.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 13:56
Maybe that's because some of us have come from backgrounds where we bring our own children up ourselves, not necessarily with family support (I never had any !!) but we didn't have hired help.. Not all expats are comfortable with the maid culture here, especially treating them like nannies which they aren't... It's a public forum and we're all entitled to our opinion... I come from that background, four children, little family support, no help in the early years, a cleaner once a week when I was a bit older. My mother has commented before how much she would have loved a maid and she doesn't know why anyone would feel guilty about having one to help with the daily slog of housework. Luckily just because my parents worked their a*ses off keeping on top of the daily grind with nights out together a very rare treat doesn't mean they think I should do the same and I'm somehow failing because I choose not to.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 20:42
I'd contact the municipality, I doubt Spinney's would be bothered at all. I once picked up a bag of carrots in the same store, saw it was all mouldy so gave it to a worker, pointing out the mold. He put it back on the shelf... I wouldn't touch even in date Spinney's chicken with a barge pole. It really is one of those things that you are much better off paying the extra for decent, especially if your baby is eating it.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 13:53
I love my Fisher and Paykel top loader. Would always buy new. It's been going strong for over six years with no problems. I've got four kids so it does a LOT of washing.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 13:51
We wrapped and checked in a capsule when travelling to Switzerland on Emirates this summer. No extra charge from Emirates although it cost a nominal amount for the wrapping - 20 dhs maybe. Only pain was there was no wrapping facility on the way back so we had to put the seat in the hold unwrapped. I doused it in tea tree oil before and after.
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 13:47
Jumeirah hotels have stamped down on three children in a room. Last summer there was a family checking in before us at Al Qasr with two tweens and a baby. They were being told it was absolutely not allowed and they had to add another room or upgrade to a suite. The extra cost was thousands, they had come from the UK and were saying a travel agent had told them it would be ok. The mum was close to tears, it was awful. I checked in while my husband and three children were at the Madinat, we got questioned about our third child a number of times by our butler dude in the summer houses. We had to pretend he was staying at home with his grandmother in the evenings so we could go out later with the older children. It was all pretty stressful, we've just booked two rooms ever since.
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 09:11
Oh no, I've been lazing in bed! Did I miss it? *Runs to open door*
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 09:09
I shall ensure any child of mine is exposed to NIN from a young age. They have a lovely instrumental album to start them on and of course the oscar winning Social Network soundtrack. I hope you have more luck than me! My children [i'>hate[/i'> it if I ever put on NIN and I get mad complaints. Although Downward Spiral is my favourite album which to be fair is pretty dark.
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 19:24
My parents used to listen to Supertramp, ELO and Elaine Page. I love Eminem and Metallica. Maybe music was a form of rebellion that I've never grown out of :D
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 10:00
I hold out on giving fruit juice as long as possible and when they do have it, it has to be in a normal cup or glass. My oldest is 7 and juice is still a bit of a treat that they have when out or with friends, just day to day at home they drink water.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 13:50
Congrats KenzaB! Try virgin coconut oil. Great for cleaning baby's bum too. I'd avoid hydrocortisone if breastfeeding.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 13:46
Does he have a sibling he could share with? My children at/of that age slept/sleep much better sharing.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 13:42
Not all of us are privileged enough to shop at Waitrose. Some of us have to make do with Spinney's. Aren't they the same, just a different sign out the front? Tara.k, that is gross. Thanks for the heads up, I don't buy shredded cheese but will be giving their blocks of cheese a swerve too, if they've had some in the heat, they could well have had more. Just bought ready to eat avocados from Waitrose Dubai Mall. Totally off, blurgh.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 18:08
I agree salsB. I'd just pop bubs in a carrier or on my hip and get on with it. Get them to clear one room first that you can put a pram/portacot in for sleep or quiet space for feeding etc. You never know, your baby might enjoy everything going on, mine loves a bit of chaos ;)
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 12:25
He's not so young ShellAR :D Thanks ladies, receipt it is.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 12:17
Definitely ask him, I am sure he would much rather you have and enjoy something than not.. My dh tries bless, but he has not been offended when I ask if he would mind if i exchanged it..... Its become a bit of a stnding joke now :-) You're right emlsnre, I'll ask him for the receipt. I hope they have something I like to exchange!
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 12:15
can you not embrace the sparkles ;) Maybe that is the way to go, unleash my inner Paris Hilton :D
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 12:13
If I were you, I'd exchange it and just tell him honestly. But then don't expect him to buy you something really nice again... I wish Anon. I've been asking him for years to please not buy me things as he's never quite grasped what I like but he keeps trying. I know, I know, I have a lovely husband and I shouldn't complain but it feels like such a waste of money.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 12:02
I could try Izzy but it's pink and sparkly. I'd go for something brown and plain. I suspect he'd notice.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 10:12
That wouldn't be a problem for me, my feet smell of roses :D
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 10:10
I must have been unlucky then - got charged! Was this recent? Because I think they changed the rules and no longer give out the grace period/ Boo! It's been a couple of years since she went over the time so it could well have changed. OP did you end up calling Immigration?
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 10:01
I had the same problem when I wanted to buy a Thermomix last year. I did eventually get hold of the lady and she was very nice but seemed a bit unorganised and never got round to finding a time I could have a demo. I gave up in the end, saved myself over 5000 dirhams at least!
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 09:53
hmmmm grace period works at the airport too depending visa etc. Yes, my mother has always been given the 10 day grace period when flying out. British passport.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 12:54
My mother contacted Immigration about this a couple of years ago and they said there is 10 day grace period. Unless things have changed you should be fine, I suggest you call Immigration to check.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 15:23
It is indeed a conundrum TDB. For travelling when pregnant I'd say during the second trimester is best. As for after the baby is born, I'd probably wait until they were at least 3 months old. Which of those is preferable I have no idea, you could have a dream pregnancy and difficult baby or a terrible pregnancy and dream baby, you just never know. Hopefully you'll get a dream pregnancy and dream baby ;)
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 14:00
Congrats TDB! Personally, I wouldn't go for all the reasons the other ladies have listed below. I had three text book pregnancies but my fourth was an absolute nightmare after an accident early on. You just never know what is going to happen and for me it just wouldn't be worth the risk. I'd much rather go and be able to relax properly at a time when I had no nagging doubts about whether I was doing the right thing.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 13:35
Cut in to chunks and add to a very hot pan with a dash of garlic olive oil. Cook for about 1 - 2 minutes, shaking or stirring them so they don't burn. Add salt, pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice in the last 10 seconds.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 12:52
Our maid uses her during the day but not if I'm within hearing distance. She can clean perfectly well with hands free so I'm happy to have her work and chat. I wouldn't like it if she was always on it around me, it would be pretty annoying to have a constant stream of Tagalog in my ear. She never uses it if she's with my children (which is infrequently).
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 12:48
It depends. For meatballs and crumbed fish I freeze then cook from frozen as they seem to stay moister (urg, gross word) that way. Bolognese sauce I cook then freeze. Fish cakes I freeze after making and crumbing then fry from frozen.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 19:17
Wow! 18dhs for 6 eggs!! Worth it though. Like most things, if you buy from responsibly farmed small producers then it's going to cost a lot more than mass produced with little thought to animal welfare or sustainability. I'd much rather go without eggs than buy cheap mass produced ones.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 19:11
Your needs sounds like ours, we often grab a causal bite to eat, use the pool, work out etc and in that case, aside from the service ([b'>which they are working on[/b'>), we like it and am sure you will too. They were working on it about 5 years ago when I stopped going regularly because it drove me mad!
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 08:10
I buy local organic ones from Greenheart organics. So do I. Happy healthy hens. I don't eat eggs but my children say they are great. [url=http://www.greenheartuae.com/?page_id=145'>Here[/url'> is some info on them.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 08:29
I have a Smeg induction hob, it's great. I had a gas hob in the UK which I liked but I couldn't be bothered with all the gas bottle malarky here so got induction. I find it just as good to cook on as gas and it looks nicer :) Like you, I'm a keen cook and do a lot of cooking.
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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 13:22
I've been to far dirtier outdoor play grounds in other countries. At least there is no risk of standing in dog sh*t in the indoor play areas here. Or human sh*t as my nephew did in a play ground in France. Anyway, indoor or outdoor, it's good for building their immune systems :) Izzy, I spend a fortune on indoor play areas in summer and it's worth every dirham. Change of scenery, blow off some steam, exercise, as much as I loathe them indoor play areas make summer with little ones a lot easier. In my home country if it's raining we don't sit cooped up inside either, it's on with the boots and jackets and off to the playground for all the reasons above. Unfortunately outdoor playgrounds are just not possible here in summer during the day. Evening is not so bad but they are in bed by then.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 21:29
Hello 1950's! Ha! Our locality is more relevant than the decade I think.... :D
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 20:26
Is seeing someone the whole shabang, bonk n all or just dinner dates and seeing if it might be worth it? Just dinner dates of course. You have to be married for the whole shabang.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 20:24
Lol... He might say go ahead and date as many as you like, I'm out.. I'm hoping the OP didn't delete her post because her boyf saw it and thought 'Hey! I was on a break, that sounds familiar, she was dating her colleague AND trainer.'
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 17:14
But as I said, tell them the truth I am sure [b'>nobody will be offended[/b'>. edited by Marroosh on 01/09/2013 Except maybe the boyf :D
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 17:03
I don't think it's cheating Marroosh. 'On a break' generally seems to mean 'see if I can do any better and if not, get back together'.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 15:49
I really liked the upmarket food court area next to it too.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 15:31
wanted to take my little girl she will be 3 next month (but very grown up 3 year old) do you think she is too young? My 3 1/2 year old loved it. It's really nice that they have tried to make more of an outside playground feel to it.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 15:30
Be honest and tell them you are working things out with your ex ?? Agree. Can't see how this would offend them at all, in fact they'll probably think BAGGAGE and run a mile ;)
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 15:02
Beware that dealers' loan are cheaper for a reason.They are backed by the car.The downside is you do not own the car so you need their approval to sell the car.It may cost you penalties for this (like an early loan redemption).If you have a personal loan from a bank on the other hand, the loan may be more expensive but you can sell the car at will as the personal loan means just that.It is not linked to a particular asset. My two cents is to read the loan agreement in details and understand what you are signing yourself for. Good luck.Loans are minefields. I agree with this. If things go pear shaped banks also MAY be more sympathetic to working out a reduced payment plan than a dealer. There were a lot of people who got in to trouble with car loans when the recession hit. Just my two fils worth but if my options were to buy a good second hand car, cash up front or to get a loan for a new car then I'd go for the second had car. Borrowing a lot of money to finance an expensive car is ludicrous.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 09:02
Personally, I wouldn't medicate. Even if you've tried it before and it's it might react differently on the day. I'd go for the 2nd row. I don't like the last row and I'd avoid bulkhead seats the armrest doesn't go up but if you are in a normal row you can put both armrests up, have you sitting in the middle and have them lying over you. Not so comfortable for you maybe but much better than them lying awkwardly in bulkhead seats with solid armrests. Our flight this summer was only 6 hours but we had two seats in the bulkhead so our 6 month old could have the bassinet then our 3, 5 and 7 year old had three seats behind. They put up the armrests and sprawled. They spent the whole time playing with an ipad and watching movies on either the entertainment system or our ipod touches, they didn't even touch their packed toys. They don't like plane food so I'd taken plenty of snacks. I think 3 is quite a benchmark for flying, things normally get much easier once they are that age. Try not to worry too much, just be organised and I'm sure it will be fine.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 14:39
Have you got a low wattage lamp or night light in their room so it's not too dark? My children don't like their room to be dark. Scooby Doo does have a lot of ghosts, haunted houses, maybe cut that out. When my children worry about monsters, bad things etc I tell them that I make the rules in out house and nothing scary is allowed in. Then do my scary mummy back off monsters face. It seems to reassure them.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 14:35
Apt question for your username IzzyOnTheSeat ;) I don't think it's meant as a tick off list of all the things they should be able to do.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 14:23
That's no good Amy :( Thankfully my children's school doesn't put any pressure on them at that age.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 14:03
It's lovely isn't it Nashwa1, I especially love the bit about being the most accomplished child not having any bearing on being the happiest. Something to remind myself of as I'm umming and ahhing about what activities to do!
 
 
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