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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 09:53
You could ask any builder if they could put up this sort of thing (possibly on a smaller scale). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2933115/The-man-turned-house-feline-fantasy-Builder-creates-utopia-14-cats-complete-ledges-tunnels-soothing-music.html <em>edited by Daza on 06/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 09:47
Really...[b'> i never thought being active could bring all these complications[/b'>.. anyway will go to my gynae if I don't get my period for long due to work out... maybe i will shift to just walking if that would mean healthier hormonal life for me...! Being inactive can bring about a whole lot more complications! How much/what sort of exercise are you dong? Do you feel like you are overdoing it?
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 17:52
Pregnancy is not an illness! Just like at other times, exercising when pregnant helps to keep you healthy in mind and body. I'm not talking about running a marathon (unless that's your thing) but it's good to keep active for you and your baby if that is want you want to do. My first three pregnancies I kept active, my fourth I couldn't due to a bad fall early on (and no, I wasn't playing tennis at the time). My body, and mind, coped far better during and after my active pregnancies than for my inactive one. As for not telling people you are pregnant until after the first trimester, well that is a totally a personal choice but I'd rather have company in my grief if I was to lose a baby. This article offers a good perspective: http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/parenting-and-families/is-it-time-to-end-the-threemonth-dont-tell-pregnancy-rule-20141020-3i90l.html Grittt1, I have my fingers crossed for you that you are pregnant :)
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 20:13
I'd rather not use a company that makes it's employees sound like a car in it's advertising.....
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 17:00
I hope when I'm in my 80's I'll be doing a yearly world tour! Third vote for The Farm. They also do dinner and it should be cool enough to look at the beautiful gardens even if you still eat inside. I haven't been myself but a couple of people have told me that the butterfly garden at Miracle Garden is amazing. It's indoor and air con'd although I'm not sure if it's open all year round.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 13:17
If your son thinks you are tough Silk1970, he'd [i'>hate[/i'> me. I agree with Chewit, you need to keep things tightly controlled as long as you can and the older they get the harder it is to do. My eldest is 9, we have no screen time at all during the week (apart from if needed for homework) and they have to earn screen time for the weekend up to a maximum of one hour. I probably sound like a strict ogre but I've found that for two of my children the more screen time they get the more they want and their behaviour deteriorates. Also, at the moment they don't use it to socially apart from the odd email so they aren't actually going to excluded from anything by not being on it during the week. Once they are older and using it to communicate with their friends I'll have to reassess.
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Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 20:08
Off out but had to quickly log in to say hurrah! :cool:
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 16:37
Of course an 8 year old is not an adult. A child doing chores, you see a maid in the making, I see a confident capable adult in the making.
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 16:14
My daughter is 8 almost 9 and we have a chore list and certain expectations that she has to comply with before she gets her pocket money, the chores mainly consist of making her bed, hanging out the washing, clearing the table and polishing the lounge, if she doesn't do it there is a deduction from her allowance. In regards to expectations, as I work I expect her to have had a shower by the time that I get home, her homework prepared for me to do with her, she has to be polite and considerate to the driver and nanny, go to bed on time and so on. This works for me but may not suit all, some of her friends are getting in excess of 1000aed A maid in the making - poor child..... .....or a capable adult confidently able to look after herself and her home. Parents who send their children out in to the world without even a basic understanding of looking after themselves and their home are doing them a huge dis-service.
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 11:24
Rather than buying expensive named labels and stickers for things that never get found when lost anyway I'd start off doing what I do now which is just write names on everything with permanent marker.
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 07:38
There are some links here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/nepal-earthquake-how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-kathmandu-disaster-10204464.html
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 07:31
Our eldest child is in Year 4 and we've never been asked to buy a tablet or pay for usage of one, it's all included. We don't pay for books either. Between our three children at school we pay over 150k a year in school fees, I'd be pretty unhappy if we had to pay for IT or books on top of that! I'm laughing because the word YET is still very possible as you know.........lol Haha! I thought that as I wrote it too. IT and books could definitely go the way of lunches and all ECAs ;)
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 13:09
Our eldest child is in Year 4 and we've never been asked to buy a tablet or pay for usage of one, it's all included. We don't pay for books either. Between our three children at school we pay over 150k a year in school fees, I'd be pretty unhappy if we had to pay for IT or books on top of that!
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 08:52
I was thinking about this very thing this morning after the Nepal thread. I've never used the down thumb and try to ignore it but it does add an overall negative feel to the forum. At least on facebook groups people have to own any negativity they bring to the discussion but on here people can just anonymously down thumb. It gives an atmosphere of nasty playground whispers. With the all the criticism of general chit chat a while back, closely followed by the introduction of the down thumbs, I'm finding myself coming here less and less. It's not nice getting an anonymous kicking or seeing others get one and it puts me off posting. I'm all for different points of view, lively discussion and disagreements but not the form it takes with the down thumbs. They seem to be totally against the intended spirit of the forum.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 18:01
For information on health cards, government clinics etc go to www.dha.gov.ae or call them on 800 DHA. It may be cheaper for her to go to the Iranian Hospital, if you do a search on here you should be able to find some info.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 11:54
The news footage is heartbreaking. In an area already without many of the things we take for granted my heart goes out to them for what they must be enduring. <em>edited by Daza on 26/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 10:35
Thank you Daza, I just feel a bit useless, as I am not working and can't be bothered driving them to things every day, although it's manageable :-( After the summer I will cut down on the ones they aren't that in to at least. Don't feel useless Silvstet! It can be exhausting spending all your time ferrying children around on these roads, especially when it's hot. And then there is the cost......yeesh!
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 10:25
Spinneys and Waitrose normally have a couple of 'baby' pasta shapes available, generally in the organic section.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 10:23
I've never stopped exercising for periods, the endorphins released when you work out really help with cramps and grumpiness even if it can be a bit (or lot!) more of an effort to make yourself do it. It would be a lot of missed exercise time if you stopped during your period.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 10:19
My children do two or three each but they have to be at a time and location that I can manage. If it's totally impractical I say no even if it's something they really want to do. I don't think its lazy in the slightest to restrict their activities, it's good for them to know that the world doesn't always revolve around what they want :)
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 08:50
I don't know if you are reading too much in to things or not. It may be that he is just asserting his independence to choose who is goes to or something may have upset him. My two year sometimes going through stages of being all about me and not wanting my husband to help him with anything and sometimes it's vice versa. It doesn't mean we've upset him, it's just him making his own decisions about things. Whatever the issue is, I certainly wouldn't be asking my toddler to kiss someone who has only been around for such a short time. I [i'>really[/i'> strongly believe that affection in this circumstance should be initiated by the child. When they are happy and comfortable they can choose to hug or kiss but they should never be told too. Just my two fils worth :)
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 08:41
I've seen the Holle brand at Geant in the Ranches but don't know if they currently stock them. If you can't find any in the shops this recipe is quick and easy. http://thenaturalmum.blogspot.ae/2012/08/home-made-teething-rusks.html
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 13:37
Hi Cherpie, My daughter is 33 mos. She's day-time potty trained, even naps without diapers and wakes up dry. I'm too scared to lose my sleep due to night time potty training. If she is regularly dry in the morning, don't overthink things, get a waterproof mattress protector and just give it a go. If she is normally still wet in the morning maybe wait a bit longer.
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 13:04
I didn't mind GB and don't mind Aylissa. I'm finding the whole tone a bit more relaxed and enjoyable now, it sometimes seemed a bit forced between CB and GB. No matter how much you've moved on it can't be ideal having to work so closely with your ex five days a week. All the divorced couples I know would have cracked long ago in the same circumstances. All in all it's a thumbs up from me :cool:
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 17:00
Al Hilal Maintenance company are fabulous. So nice and they come out very quickly. Call Imran on050 378 4764. You will not be disappointed. I agree with bigsue59 on Al Hilal, our villa has a contract with them and they know the house inside out, always the same team :) Almost don't want to recommend them in case they get too busy but good service should be recognised so it's a third vote for Al Hilal from me. We've used them for a few years, very happy :cool:
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 16:55
Ooo, can't remember which kind of laser, sorry! Checked it all out before I first went but the information has since vanished from my brain :thinking: Give them a call, they are very helpful :)
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 13:25
Hi JheaG I've been really pleased with Belle de Jour and the results are great. The clinic itself is nice although not luxurious. The staff are lovely and I'm thrilled with the results. I found the laser much more painful than waxing but totally worth it.
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 12:58
There is a nice lady that does storytime sessions for pre-schoolers at the Old Library in Mall of the Emirates. If you called them they might be able to help?
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 08:31
Loads of supermarkets stock them in the Bayara brand. It's a red packet, 400g. The Barsha Co-op always has them in the loose bins.
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Latest post on 16 April 2015 - 14:06
Dr Tazyeen Faisel is excellent, I've been seeing her for 8 years. She has her own clinic in Motor City.
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Latest post on 16 April 2015 - 11:03
If my 2 year old hits his older siblings I tell him 'gentle hands' then focus my attention on the child he has hit. I don't make a big fuss, just something along the lines of 'Are you ok? I'm sorry it hurts. Kiss, cuddle. Normally while I'm doing it my two year old will follow my example and come in with a cuddle and a sorry. At his young age if he's particularly tired and belligerent and doesn't come in with a sorry and cuddle I don't force it from him, it doesn't actually make him sorry it just proves that I can force him to do something he doesn't want to.
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 14:05
I have a dryer wickedangel! Got it from Sharaf DG recently, Samsung, 8kg, condenser dryer. I think it was around 2700. I'm pleased with it although as it's new I can't vouch for it's longevity. Prior to that I had an AEG dryer, it was great and lasted about 15 years.
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 11:58
OP, before you start panicking, of course there are dryers here. You don't need one and in the warmer months clothes dry quicker outside than in a dryer but plenty of people still have them. I dry clothes outside but bed linen and towels in our dryer.
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 20:24
I have read that they don't use DRYERS in the UAE? WHAT IN THE WORLD? How do you dry your clothes? People generally have clothes drying lines attached to the back of their cars. It's a good idea to bring pegs with you as there is often a shortage of them here and if you don't peg your pants securely they can end up on the windscreen of the Bentley behind you. Most embarrassing. Some of the less adventurous people use clothes racks or lines in their garden or balcony. ;)
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 16:27
Apparently you can't drive in the UAE with a UK licence if you are a resident. You need to get your local licence. We have a hire car that DH is taking to work and is sitting in the staff car park all day while I have a million and one errands to run! :angry: You can drive a hire car on a UK license, you just can't drive a privately owned car. Double check with the car rental company but unless things have changed you should be fine.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 16:22
Roll on children in bed! Actually feel a bit giddy with excitement.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 13:13
The time seems to vary. You can check on your application status or ask on live chat here: http://www.id.gov.ae/en/home.aspx
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 13:05
I got a waterproof mattress protector from Ikea.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 10:41
Tell me about it. I've even started reading the Daily Fail :quite: I recently favourited it :cry:
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 10:15
Could be fb, although fb was nowhere a few years ago. The bottom line is the same: if you do not belong, you are ignored. I don't know anyone on here off this forum (that I know of). If I see a question I can answer, I answer it regardless of who asked. There are a few lovely women on here who go out of their way to help new posters, some of the answers given on here with regards to schools/cost of living/leisure etc are far more comprehensive than I'd ever take the time to do. In saying all that it is dull as dirty dishwater on here now. I used to come for a chat and because it made me laugh, now I come because sometimes helping with the occasional question from an adult on here is preferable to answering the ten billionth question of the day from my toddler :biggrin: I also find in order to not have your posts deleted you do need to watch what you write. I'm not saying I'm a scintillating conversationalist in real life but honestly, sometimes on here my posts nearly put myself to sleep :sleeping:
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Latest post on 11 April 2015 - 15:05
The cheapest policies I've heard of have been with Noor Takaful and Axa, both somewhere of the region of 2000 - 2500 AED per year.
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Latest post on 10 April 2015 - 15:52
We go to Elite, they are in various locations. Training is during school terms so nothing over the height over summer. It's pretty hot in June/September but the children seem to cope fine. http://elite-fc.ae/ <em>edited by Daza on 10/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 10 April 2015 - 09:45
I don't know of any sprays but I got The Healthy Home in and the results were amazing. I went from allergy misery at night to sleeping peacefully. http://www.thehealthyhome.me/
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Latest post on 10 April 2015 - 09:42
I'm sorry to hear this Cowboy. I find mother and baby mornings [i'>awful [/i'>and was terrified before my first one. It can be really hard to pluck up the courage to go so well done for doing so. I didn't enjoy my first one either but persevered and went to a few coffee mornings when I first got here to meet people. I completely avoided the competitive rabble and gravitated to the other women looking like deer in the headlights. It was so worth it, through the coffee mornings I met three woman who along with their families have become life long friends. Once we'd all met people none of us set foot in a coffee morning again :) Try to forget the total cow who commented on your baby (whom I bet is utterly gorgeous) she's not someone who you would want to be friends with anyway. I bet there are some women there who couldn't care less when your baby did what and what you are doing to ensure they are a child prodigy. You'll find them and it will be worth it :)
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 19:51
Hang on there CP. I have three schools worth of dates and each are different...........yep.....every single one has different half term dates. One school has planned very badly, one ok and one really well with the changes. Check your own school website as dates are being released now after approval form KHDA. Daza those dates are painfull, far to long a summer term without a break. The summer term is my nemesis at the best of times, just awful :(
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 19:45
Impatiens grow brilliantly here and tumble out of planters beautifully. Petunias are also lovely.
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 19:40
Hi CP! ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 – 2016 AUTUMN TERM Term Starts: Sunday 30th August 2015 Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha: Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd September 2015 (Government & Islamic Holiday, School closed) Hirji New Year: Wednesday 14th October 2015 (Government & Islamic Holiday, School closed) Half Term Commences: Tuesday 27th October 2015 at the normal finish times Term Resumes: Monday 2nd November 2015 at 7.45am National Day: Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December 2015 (Government & Islamic Holiday, School closed) Term Ends: Thursday 17th December 2015 SPRING TERM Term Starts: Sunday 3rd January 2016 Half Term Starts: Wednesday 10th February 2016 at the normal finish times Term Resumes: Monday 15th February 2016 at 7.45am Term Ends: Thursday 24th March 2016 SUMMER TERM Term Starts: Sunday 10th April 2016 at 7.45am Israa & Miriaj: Wednesday 4th May 2016 (Government & Islamic Holiday, School closed) Term Ends: Thursday 30th June 2016
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 13:18
Hi Artemis! Turf (or carpet grass) is real grass, cut in to sections and rolled up which is unrolled on to prepared ground and laid like a carpet. I'm pretty sure you can do it all year round although like any planting it would probably take a bit longer to take in the hottest months. You have to keep off it for the first week (maybe two?) while it is bedding in and water it a lot. I've used it twice and it's been great. In the morning you have a big sandy plot, in the afternoon beautiful garden, voila! We've been using the same gardener for years, a few niggles from time to time but overall reliable, easy to deal with and has always done a good job. Mohammed: 050 464 8851
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 19:43
I've never used them for turf or had anything delivered but the place I go to at the Plant Souk is called City of Flowers, the man who works there has always been very helpful. His number is 050 884 9078.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 13:36
I've sold a couple of cars to notes on the windscreen people. Probably got a couple of thousand less than if I'd done it privately but it was worth it not to deal with Dubizzle. Got an envelope stuffed with cash on both occasions, felt like a total gangster but it was all legit.
 
 
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