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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 19:09
I've got my own vanilla extract brewing at the mo. It'll be ready in Jan and can't wait. Fill a jam jar with voddie and add two or three vanilla pods. Now wait, giving the jar a shake every couple of weeks. Yum! Although I suspect in my house it might find it's way in to a glass rather than my baking!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 18:21
I'm prone to razor bumps too. I rub coconut oil in to my dry legs before shaving then shave as normal in the shower. No more bumps, smooth shiny legs!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 18:14
I love vanilla so normally add it. Only if I've got vanilla pods though, I wouldn't go near the awful vanilla flavouring stuff.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 18:11
From what I understand OM is a former boxer. I hope they get the security camera footage and the truth can come out. That explains it then, what a mess! Last I read it GA threw the first punch and had been arrested for battery. OM not charged. Disgraceful for all of them to carry on like that with the little girl in the house.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 14:56
Well; if you actually read her second post; she is again stating that this is implying the person is Dumb,... which it isn't. Although, perhaps i need to use dumbed down English for you, as you are obviously not understanding. No, she is explaining why she objected to the phrase in the first place. Then saying she stood corrected.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 14:40
[b'>Dear Lord[/b'>. ..... You are using dumbed down English because the person doesn't have enough English to understand you, not that they are stupid. [b'>Again[/b'>; Dumb is referring to the language being used not the person be spoken to. As you are Dutch, this is probably why you haven't hear that phrase before. Where is the berating? The manner is which you used both the phrases/words in bold above comes across as losing patience with someone who has not understood your point. Rotetho had already said she stood corrected yet you seemed to feel the need to reiterate the point. A point needlessly reiterated becomes a berating.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 14:24
It was just the word 'dumb' that struck me....it's something I would never say....but as I said before, I'm not massively offended, hence the smilies....but I guess they were not as clear as I thought. But the word dumb-downed (which I haven't heard before) is a word I would never use in Dutch, as it feels as if you need to use a simple language because the person you're speaking to is not smart enough to understand you. As I said, didn't know the word and I stand corrected....:) Dear Lord. ..... You are using dumbed down English because the person doesn't have enough English to understand you, not that they are stupid. Again; Dumb is referring to the language being used not the person be spoken to. As you are Dutch, this is probably why you haven't hear that phrase before. Rotetho very graciously explained herself, why are you continuing to berate her?
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:58
I had the same problem with all my children and Benefiber worked a treat. I didn't need to use it for long, it just helped to get things moving (scuse the pun!) then all was fine. Last time I was potting training and it was needed I couldn't get Benefiber anywhere so got a Clear Fiber which worked just as well. They are both just soluble plant fiber, totally natural and easy to disguise in yogurt or juice. Like you at first nervous about giving a laxative but my children's ped told me that constipation is normally easy to fix physically but if you leave it too long and it becomes an ingrained psychological problem then it can take years to fix. I'm so pleased I followed his advice and got it sorted quickly!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:49
I love your username Pookie1, I call my children Pookies and I'm currently pregnant with Pookie4. When I found out I was pregnant with my first I practically ran straight to my doctor to have it 'confirmed' but she pointed out that 3 positive pregnancy tests was confirmation enough and there was nothing else she needed to do! You can have an internal scan very early but as another poster said, it's not very nice. Since my first I've waited until 8 weeks which is when an external scan will show nicely. This is a good site for working out your due date: http://www.convertalot.com/pregnancy_calculator.html Good advice from the ladies on here so not much I can really add except good luck with everything. With all of my children I've had a rolling sort of nausea that starts at least a week before my period is due, fingers crossed it means the big + for you too!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:26
Definitely staying off the websites!! But coming back to loosing weight, how much weight did you loose, because that sounds interesting!!! Just a couple of kgs, I definitely noticed I was less hungry.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 11:17
The national dress for girls is the jelabiya (sp??) - it's a kaftan style dress and really pretty. Lulu in Al Barsha normally has them, along with kandoras for boys.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:47
I don't think there has ever been an option to PM, it's not available now anyway. <em>edited by Daza on 27/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:21
I've only ever done Christmas Eve/Boxing day brunches but the parts of the meal that your friends might consider 'quintessentially English' she might not be able to eat given her dietary restrictions. I've never found the roast veg, stuffing etc to be non meat eater friendly. Last Boxing Day brunch I ate lots of Arabic style salads, tempura and sushi, not exactly English. I think most places doing Christmas Day menus will have traditional food, whether she can eat it or not is another matter. If it's English atmosphere she is after, she'll have to keep her fingers crossed it's cold and rainy on Christmas Day!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:10
I was up at the Plant Souk a couple of weeks ago, no one had them or thought they'd be getting them unfortunately, plants are so cheap from there. They won't give you a discount on quantity but Ikea has poinsettias, last year they were about the cheapest I saw, can't remember how much though sorry.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:08
The only side effect I had was losing weight, woohoo!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 19:21
Mostly Arabic and Urdu words, plus we swear a lot more, mainly at the psychopaths on the roads here. I swear less here!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 19:17
Khalas! It's the perfect word to fire at my children when they've pushed things too far.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 18:34
Precips, I'm loving your abbreviation JShepherd. Bring it on!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 17:13
Keep up with the skin flake talk, I need to reduce my bread intake. If you could delve into how sugar and chocolate both contain skin flakes that'd be 'sweet'. Here you go AmyAus, this will keep you off bread for a while.... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8029591/Mouse-found-baked-into-loaf-of-bread.html
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 16:45
So funny how experiences differ! I've got a 2007 mid range model. Never had anything fall off (unlike my husband's much more expensive car), no problem getting three car seats in the second row and had parents in the third row no problems. Always thought servicing cheap too!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 16:41
I was so impressed when I saw him at Media City, great show, total professional. This video is pretty funny. Imagine it, the chance to get your s*xy on with Usher.....and you kick him in the face. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWNFTcVi23w
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 15:08
I tried putting the third row back in and take it out, there's too many steps involved for my small brain lol. The salesman did make it look so easy, but it took me a while. Don't let that put you off, once you've done it a few times it's super easy and quick. My brain isn't at it's best either...;)
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:47
I am surprised KP is on so late on a school nite for the teenagers too I'm guessing it's because it's not a stand alone event so they have to work in with the event schedule as a whole. I'd love to take my six year old, she's a bit of a night owl but still not sure how she would go!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:36
Now there's a surprise; its not the person's fault - its' DUBAI to blame. Seriously. Ha! Blaming Dubai is a little rash, just Spinneys in the frame here....the Motor City one specifically.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:30
I normally buy leggings from H&M, no going baggy in the wash and they take a while to fade.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:28
I wonder if she then happily carried on shopping sampling grapes and taking bites out of pears as she went. People might not feel the need to do a fresh test if Spinneys didn't sell stale products. I've bought bagels from there which I've discovered have been hard when I've got them home. Maskhara.....seriously? I often stop by the grocery shop after exercising. If going past the shop on the way home I'm not going to go home first, shower, then make a special trip back.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 10:00
Santa at Wafi gets our vote. We go every year, and the kids really look forward to it - it's the REAL Santa! The big Christmas tree and display they have around the grotto is always lovely. Children get a photo with Santa and a soft toy. We also stop by the Madinat Festive Souk for a bit of Christmas spirit. There is a Santa there also but he's not as good as Wafi.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 09:53
My boys are 2 and 4 and they love love love Lego. Duplo is better suited age wise for the 2 year old but he like to do everything his big brother does so enjoys Lego too. They too are very boisterous but can sit and play for ages with Lego. I think it's a great gift, it lasts forever and they won't grow out of it anytime soon.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 09:08
I was reading some of the reviews on the Pajero here. Many said it's "sluggish" the acceleration isn't good, drinks up too much fuel, road noise is noisy. Thanks everyone for your opinions. I've never found any of those things an issue. Think you'd need to drive one to decide for yourself.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 09:07
My last three cars have been Pajeros so obviously I love them. When I got my last Pajero, like you I had 3 children under 5. It was fine when they were that age but they are now 2, 4 and 6 and we've outgrown it a bit. With the older two at school and sharing school runs I often have 4 (or more) children in the car and I don't find the back seats particularly practical. With 3 car seats in the back seat you can't get access to the boot from the side doors so you need to climb in the boot for access to the back row of seats. I find it a bit awkward, especially as I'm pregnant. It depends though, if you don't think you will be using the back row of seats very much then I'd say the Pajero is great. I've never had any problems with mine, I recently sold the one I had for when I was back in my home country - it had been going strong for about 20 years. I can't compare with the Mazda as I've never been in or driven one. I'm about to get a Honda Odyssey which is more practical for lots of children, I'll miss my Pajero though!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 08:52
Never visited, we were just looking for a change so took the plunge. At the time we only had one baby and didn't know how long we would stay so schools weren't a consideration. We will have been here nearly 6 years and love it, never regretted moving here. <em>edited by Daza on 26/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 21:41
Do you mean the area by the check outs that they have Christmas decorations in? If so, yes, they are in store now.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 20:21
When I was growing up, the culture in Aus was to worm the children at the end of every school term. My parents didn't follow that and only gave us worming medication when there was evidence of worms. My sister and I turned out fine-ish. ;) My children have had [b'>revoltingly obvious signs of worms[/b'> pretty regularly since moving & starting school here in Aus, so I'm doing the three monthly worming routine at the moment. Might let it go for a while now and see if the worms make a comeback... For us, my kids are outside all day every day and playing with chickens, cats and guinea p1gs. We have wild ducks, possums and loads of native reptiles in the garden. Even with pretty good hygiene awareness, young, outdoorsey kids will pick up worms. Worming medication does not prevent infection so it's best used only when there is evidence of an infestation. The night I discovered my then five year old had worms goes down as one of my most revolting moments of motherhood so far. Pouring out they were *gags*.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:41
I normally wear shorts and a rugby shirt, defs not smart! This year I'm not sure if I will be able to fit my big fat pregnant self in to a rugby shirt, I might wear a tent.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 13:40
Yikes, thanks for the heads up TheMrs, I won't be letting my children set foot in Virgin! Constant Beiber and 1D on the ipod is bad enough.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 13:22
I've got absolutely no experience with them so can't personally recommend but I once spoken to a model from bareface before who recommended them. http://www.bareface.com/cast/
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 10:28
LOL at the coincidence... yes definitely on 13 - 26/12 I just came in to ask if anyone went last year and whether it was worth attending? Is it something you would do with kids and family in tow or would you just go by yourself/ with girlfriends? I take my children every year and love it but I probably wouldn't bother going without them. There's not really anything to do or buy but we just like going to sit for an hour, have something to eat, and enjoy the Christmassy atmosphere. My children love looking at the snowy model railway they have. We never bother with Santa as we go to see him at Wafi. For eating, if you can get a table on the balcony of the Noodle House it over looks everything. Then head in for a cookie and hot chocolate.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 10:19
Gluten free pastry is tricky to work with! I've tried a few brands of flour and the one I've found that works the best is Doves Farm Gluten Free White Flour Blend. Once I've made the pastry I roll it in to a thick sausage and freeze. Using a sharp knife cut slices the thickness of the pastry you want then lay in the dish with edge over lapping, pressing edges together gently. If doing individual pies you can make two pastry sausages each fat enough so one slice is big enough for the base and the other for the top.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 19:08
Lulu in Al Barsha generally has a decent selection of cheap decorations and fake trees. I love Ikea decorations, they are cheap but I don't think they do trees.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 16:50
I need to ask a question - how on earth do you know if your toddler needs deworming medicine? Also in regards to another poster's statement of taking it regularly because of the sand? Does anyone else do this? This is the first I've heard of this and I've lived here for 4 years! I know plenty of people that de-worm every six months. Info here: http://www.babycenter.in/baby/health/dewormingexpert/ I've got no idea in relation to sand, most people I know ho de-worm do so because they have pets which evidently makes the risk higher. Worms in children are pretty common in general though. As for the how to you know, children often have an itchy bottom if they have worms.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 15:33
So does this mean that private business will get the 3rd off also? As far as I'm aware, nothing has been announced yet, could be wrong though!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 15:31
It's pretty common here to buy property without viewing. Regardless, I still wouldn't let the new LL (if there is one) in, I can't imagine they will take possession of the property until your contract has expired.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 14:26
We have the 2nd and 3rd off too!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 14:11
Yes, I need a syrup not an antibiotic. What is the name of the syrup? However I think I might get Flagyl for myself. Have been struggling with stomach problems for a week now. edited by Appletiser on 24/11/2012 I wouldn't take Flagyl lightly Appletiser, I had to take it for giardia and it was AWFUL. Made me even sicker. Same with my silly husband who took it 'just in case' which I warned him not to do. For just a standard dewormer for my children I got some from the Ranches pharmacy (recommended by their ped but OTC). I can't remember what it was called but it was a powder that you mixed up in to a single dose with water. Repeated about 2 weeks later.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 14:04
I checked this out with the RTA recently. They said that first degree relatives (parents, children, siblings) of the registered owner of the car can drive on an international or approved license. Approved licenses are ones from countries that don't need to sit a test to get their UAE license. Do take care that they are the first degree relatives of the registered owner only, my car is registered in my husbands name so it meant that my brother couldn't drive it. I also checked with or insurance, they said if it was fine with the RTA then it was covered by them.
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 12:43
For eating out or just a run around?
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 12:41
Burning coffee grounds is meant to help, I can't confirm this personally as I've never tried.
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 12:41
Gives a whole new meaning to 'lip-sync'. Love it!
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 12:39
I don't think it's worth trying to change your families attitude but you can change how you react to it. Just don't let it bother you. As another poster has said, don't let your expectations rub off on your son, if you don't let it bother you then chances are it won't bother him. I don't send gifts to the adults in my family (or vice versa) but I always send gifts to my nephews. One of my brothers has never sent any presents or even a card to my children but I honestly don't mind at all. One things that does bug me slightly is that he never acknowledges the gifts I send his children - I don't need a thank you but it would be nice to know if they have actually arrived! I get pleasure from the fact that his children will be opening presents from our family on their birthdays and Christmas and it is reminder of us for them, we don't get to see them nearly enough. I don't feel he needs to reciprocate for my children, it's important to me that I send gifts, if it's not to him than that's fine. I don't think my children have ever even noticed they don't get anything from him, goodness knows they get enough from us!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 21:14
I was expecting this thread to be about Madonna and the vile outfit she was wearing on stage recently. I nearly lost my breakfast when I saw that picture this morning. A full frontal of Madonna's muff is not a good way to start the day.
 
 
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