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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 09:35
I went last year and thought it was fantastic. It was amazing to be able to look inside some of the luxury boats. I also enjoyed the super cars line up. My children are much smaller but they really enjoyed it too. We took a picnic for the children and sat at a picnic table on a grassy area which was lovely.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 08:10
I've used Cheeky Monkeys for my children's 3rd, 4th and 5th parties and they have been amazing. The children love them, spend the whole time being active and wearing themselves out and best of all, I get to spend the party actually enjoying myself and talking to the adults! Another fantastic option for themed type parties is Non-stop One-stop. Loads of fun activities to choose from and a great lady to host and keep the children entertained. Search facebook for details or email [email protected]
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 07:57
The Union Co-op in Al Barsha has a fantastic range of cheap party things. I got plates, cups, balloons, banners, candles, napkins and party bag fillers from there.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 19:29
Of course the video is propaganda, isn't that the point? The main aim of the Kony 2012 seems to be to raise awareness and put a stop to this man, raising money for projects in Uganda appears to be a side project. I'd be happy for 100% of my donation to go to supporting Invisible Children's goal of raising awareness ending in the capture and bringing to justice of such an awful awful man. Money well spent. And why should 'charity' workers work for free? Because it's a worthy cause should they be obliged to do it out of the goodness of their heart? So bankers et al rake it in but people who are really trying to make the world a better place should have to scrape by? I didn't know the name Joseph Kony until a few days ago but I was aware of child soldiers and the horrors going on in Uganda and other areas. And what did I do? Sat on my privileged a*se and did absolutely nothing. I'm so grateful that the world has people like Jason Russell who are willing to stand up and really try to make a difference. He doesn't just deserve a medal, he deserves to be paid handsomely for what he is doing.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 17:24
I think they are due to come on at 9pm and there's a DJ playing before and after in the food court area. ETA: I think! <em>edited by Daza on 08/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 17:11
I always take a small camera to concerts and have never had a problem. Increasingly seeing people taking along ipads to video! Generally, I don't think big professional cameras are allowed but no problem otherwise.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 17:08
Bus info here: http://durandurandubai.com/event.html Have a great night, I can't wait!
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 16:48
Such fabulous ideas on there! I love all the food ideas, watermelon hedgehog anyone? <em>edited by Daza on 08/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 16:21
Yay! Happy shopping, I hope you find something fab. When all else fails.....shoes!
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 15:29
Betty b, when I moved to London in my early twenties I decided to ditch the fitness and eating regime for chips and beer. Four months and 16kgs later I decided it maybe wasn't a good idea. It took a lot longer than 4 months to lose the weight!
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 15:19
I've just had a friend over who is the same dress size as you and after a few happy days trawling the shops she decided that Koton was her favourite in terms of style and fit. She got a dress with birds on it from there that looked amazing. I'm with Freckly, I'm a size 6 and find shop mirrors vile. When I was a size 14 - 16 I'd avoid looking in them.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 14:32
I chuck flip flops and the children's crocs in the dishwasher, cleans them up a treat.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 21:43
The walking Dead Game of Thrones Another vote for The Walking Dead!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 21:41
Homeland Sons of Anarchy Both excellent.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 19:28
My 6 year old has just had five days with a fever and sore tummy but no spewing. She said a lot of her class at Repton has been off too.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 19:25
If you haven't chucked it yet, read this: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp As long as it's kept frozen constantly, food can be stored indefinitely. It's quality might go down, but it will still be safe.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 19:18
It depends how big your DD is but I got my son a swim fin when he was 2 and it's been fabulous. His swim teacher also uses them in lessons. You can check them out here: http://www.sandypants.com/shop/Toys/Outdoor-Toys/SwimFin/
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 17:38
Maybe the best thing is to just hope that your long term maid will start asking you to slice mango so you can bbb her then start afresh with a new cheaper one.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 08:13
I think it's a tricky one. If you increase by 200 every year then the percentage increase that she is getting is going down year on year. Which doesn't seem as fair as a set percentage increase each year (based on good performance of course). However, like any job, there has to be a salary ceiling. You can't just getting increases (over and above inflation) every year, once you reach the top level of the salary range you need to change jobs to go past that. Like an associate to partner or a maid to nanny (a proper one). Sorry SM, that's probably not very helpful at all!
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 17:07
Funny shoyz! I hope none of you ladies were expecting a washing machine delivery yesterday afternoon. I had to dodge one bouncing across Emirates road after it fell off the back of a truck. My best 'overheard' moment in Dubai came at Costa Arabian Ranches courtesy of two Alpha Mummy types who obviously hadn't seen each other for a while. They were having a bit of a one upmanship conversation regarding their brilliant children and lives in general. It ended like this: Alpha Mummy 1: We've actually been really busy getting ready to move. Alpha Mummy 2: Lovely, where are you moving to? AM 1: Hattan, it will be wonderful having that extra floor when we have guests to stay. AM 2: Very nice, we're moving too. AM 1: Where to? AM 2: Monaco. AM 1: *Looking green* Really. Oh.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 16:19
I normally go to Sandance and it's always packed. Buses will be leaving as they fill up, no need to book.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:57
Thanks for the info louisedvs, I'm really looking forward to it!
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:55
Not sure if Canola margarine refers to a brand or an ingredient but Spinneys Motor City currently has Nuttelex which is made with (among others) canola oil.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:33
I have no idea how long SP are playing for but they aren't the only band/artist performing and the event runs from 2pm-2am. So buses starting at 9.30pm isn't just to cater for the people going to see SP.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:00
Would Safer Driver be an option? Drive there and they drive home? http://www.saferdriver.ae/
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 14:33
He’s only 6 are you sure you can’t help him yourself. The work is very easy at this age. If you tell us the problem maybe someone on here could help You'd think it would be easy but I had to google my 6 year old's maths homework a few weeks ago! I thought I was ok at maths but a lot of the terminology has changed since I was at school. It made me feel slightly better that my chartered accountant husband didn't know it either. And I'm about as helpful as a chocolate teapot with my children's arabic homework. Good luck finding someone Anya. <em>edited by Daza on 05/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 14:07
If it is still a rule, schools seem to be able to find away around it. My children's school charges 10k which has to be paid by April. Checked with KDHA when they first started doing it and it was allowed.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 13:50
I wouldn't do it fullymine. Airlines have pregnancy policies for a reason, not just to inconvenience people. I flew to Paris when I was 5 months pregnant with my second. Despite being well within the date that I was allowed to fly they still asked me for a letter. I was pretty big so they wanted confirmation of dates, not just to take my word for it!
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:51
Yes. Started at 1500AED After 1 year up to 2000AED - explained to her that this increase was significantly more than she could normally expect as it was also taking in to consideration that I'd had a third baby and her workload had increased. After 2 years up to 2200 After 3 years up to 2400 I also give a one months salary bonus upon completion of another year with us. She gets increases every year because I've always been very happy with her standard of work. If I wasn't happy she wouldn't get an increase and I'd tell her why. Before I stopped working my job had performance based salary reviews which I found was a great way of giving people incentive to work hard.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 20:29
Thanks Yorky, such a shame it's more houses.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 19:16
Lulus Al Barsha has them in the stationary area of the department store. Cheap as chips if I recall correctly.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 19:13
Mothercare had a good range the last time I checked, which was about a year ago.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 19:10
why do you need to know ? I live (and own) in Alma so it directly affects me. I'm really hoping they are doing the original plan which was restaurants and a village green. Although it's probably more likely it's the rumoured more houses or a road.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 17:19
Thanks Sue 62, we got that letter too but it doesn't say what they are actually doing. I'm assuming that they aren't just earth moving and levelling for fun although you never know! Several phone calls to Emaar have proved fruitless, I'm waiting on an email reply but not holding my breath.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 15:16
I don't know anything about Craft Studio parties but I've been to a few Non-stop One-stop parties which have been fab with lots of fun craft things for the children to do. They have a facebook page if you do a search.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:23
My children have lessons in AR with Warren from Supersport and he's brilliant. My son was 3 and very nervous when he started and he's now confident and happy in the water. He's also great with my daughter, she really enjoys his lessons.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 20:25
I think it was just CB making a joke regarding their show's content tomorrow. As in: GB: Tomorrow we'll be talking about what you get up to in bed. CB: For our final Dubai show ever...
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 19:36
It's funny purplerain, I have the exact opposite opinion! Horses for courses I guess.This is only my second year at the Jazz Fest, have been on a VIP balcony both times. I love Media City as a concert venue and was a bit unsure of what to expect from the venue this year but thought it was fantastic. Love the Jazz Garden and mini souk area and think the whole place has great vibe. Thought James Blunt was fantastic, the sound was great and the food much better than last year.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 08:10
Unless things have changed, it's on the banned list. So it's illegal to have it or import it.
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Latest post on 17 February 2012 - 22:15
Lulu Al Barsha normally has the 'Pure' dairy free range in stock.
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Latest post on 17 February 2012 - 20:30
There is different areas of VIP so not sure about them all but the VIP balconys last night had food. Buffets, hot and cold, didn't have any but it looked ok.
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 12:24
Honestly, I don't see the issue. We're talking about the pocket money of the privileged children of the Ranches, not paying over the odds for basic necessities for deprived children. Use it as a lesson for your son, paying for convenience or shopping around to find the best price.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 22:14
Good comparison Sue62. I buy the occasional thing from The Gift Box. Not having to make a trip to a big mall, the convenience of it being so close and supporting a small local business means I don't mind paying more. .
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 20:03
You sound like you've got a similar routine to us NIP. My children are 2, 4 and 6 and during the week they have to be up at 6.30am at the latest. Our weekday routine is: 5pm - 5.30pm - dinner 5.45pm - 15 minutes of dancing 6pm - bath 6.30pm - snuggle in my bed and 1 story each 6.40pm - 5 minutes reading in their own beds 6.45pm - lights out I don't eat dinner with them during the week but always sit with them. 5pm is too early to eat for me and I like to eat with my husband who often isn't home til 8pm so we normally eat about 8.30pm. My husband and I just eat salad during the week so I do separate meals. At weekends we normally eat all meals together and the children go to bed later, normally about 7.30pm.
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 14:35
I think you're best focusing on individuals personalities rather than their nationalities. I've know some great Filipina maids, I also know some shockers. Same goes for any nationality. Interview as many as you can, you'll soon get an idea of what you think will work for your family.
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 14:30
its still a choice - i choose to either smoke or not smoke. It's not always an easy choice though is it?
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:51
I love the Barsha Co-op too, their fruit and veg is so fresh. The Daiso in that mall is also brilliant, it's huge!
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:49
Our maid (who is great) bought my daughter a Hannah Montana microphone which blasted one of her songs out at full volume. My daughter absolutely loved it. I waited a month then detached a wire. You've done great to last 47 days!
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:45
I go to Sunita at Shima, Arabian Ranches. Always been really happy with her.
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:44
I often make a big portion of bolognese, use some for lasagna, then reheat the lasagna. Never been a problem.
 
 
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