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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:21
DesertRain, I don't know anything about Stevia but I recently read an article about the health benefits of Xylitol which is a naturally occuring sugar substitute. Can't think where I read the article but Wikipedia has some info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:06
You won't be able to take your own food (or drinks) in but according to the website six restaurants from the Festival City Intercontinental will have outlets at the concert: http://joecockerdubai.com/food_bevarage.html Belgian Beer Cafe frites, yum.
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 11:22
Lcfcfem, it's simply not true that if you don't eat enough you won't lose weight. My family has a history of anorexia and believe me, the problem has always been not eating enough (or nothing at all). In some cases it was coupled with excessive exercise but not always. <em>edited by Daza on 15/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 20:31
Would an exercycle work for you? I find it hard to fit in exercise too so I've recently bought one for about 500 dirhams from Decathlon. I get the kids in bed at 7.30pm then come straight downstairs and have a half hour work out during which I either talk to my husband (if he's home) or watch some TV. I make sure I get all the chopping etc for dinner done in the afternoon so all I've got to do is cook what needs cook and put it together. No problem to be eating within 15 minutes of getting off the bike.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 20:01
I love what Condeleeza Rice said when she got attitude in an expensive jewellery shop. 'Let's get one thing clear. If you could afford anything in here, you wouldn't be behind this counter. So I strongly suggest you do your job.'
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 19:51
I can't quite understand why she'd do it. Can she not afford to buy her child easter eggs? Surely the point is the fun of the hunt rather than loading up on as much chocolate as possible? I'm more likely to try to slip eggs out of my kid's baskets, the little gluttons get enough chocolate as it is.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 16:10
Lucy111, she's lied to you from the outset, you obviously can't trust her. Personally, I wouldn't want this woman anywhere near my new baby. If I were you I'd take VP's advice, terminate her employment and try to get your money back from the agency. There are plenty of lovely ladies out there looking for work, the one you've employed is going to be nothing but trouble.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 19:53
Don't worry, you're totally normal and so are they! My oldest two are 3 and 5 and often drive me nuts with their constant baiting, fighting and telling tales. When it all gets a bit much I sometimes turf them out to the garden and tell them they aren't allowed in until they can STOP FIGHTING. Then I enjoy a few minutes of peace. I hope you get a lovely day off next week.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 14:15
My daughter is in Reception at Repton and my personal experience of the Early Years department has been very good overall. She loves it and I'm happy. If your children are older, sorry I can't can't comment on the junior/senior school as I'm yet to experience them.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 20:52
I once read in a baby names book that it can be a good idea to avoid names that end then start with vowels ie. Madelin[u'>e[/u'> [u'>A[/u'>lice, as they can be a bit clumsy to say. Not saying this is always true but maybe something to bear in mind. Congrats on your little girl!
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 18:42
your or your DH's company did not sponsor your child's education? I am wondering if its really worth the money I would invest to secure my child's future. Hiccup, I also think it's worth remembering that paying a fortune for a private education doesn't always mean you secure their future. At the end of the day, what they decide to do with that expensive education is up to them. Also, not opting for an expensive school doesn't mean you are automatically consigning your child to a life of drudgery. There are plenty of private school drop outs and state school phds around.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 18:13
Our only parameters when searching for a school were: 1) British Curriculum 2) Easy commute 3) Actually had places available Which, at the time, left us with a choice of one school. And yes, it's worth the 42 500 we pay from our own pockets for reception (KS2). I would have killed for a place at our local school (walking distance and much cheaper) but there weren't, and still aren't, any places available. Mind you, the fees are managable for one child but once our other two children start it's going to be a bit more of a stretch!
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 15:40
It was a good night. It's standard procedure to let others through to the front if it's not full these days, which is why I never buy the expensive ones. LOL the artists never EVER go to the after parties. [color=#000000'>Yes they do Chocs01! Usher (along with his amazing dancers) did plenty of post concert smiling for the punters at the Naisimi Beach after party. Ditto for Pharrell Williams at the NERD after party at the FC Inter-con. Amy Winehouse didn't have the nerve to turn up to her after party there the following night but her band did.[/color'>
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Latest post on 08 April 2011 - 21:00
I've always been really happy with 'City of Flowers' at the Plant Souq. The man who works there is knowledgeable, always very helpful and patient with my million questions and dithering. It's a bit sad but I really enjoy a trip to the Plant Souq. Love wandering around where it's all green and pretty and the chance to talk about plants for a while.
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Latest post on 08 April 2011 - 19:28
I got my dancing shoes on and had a great night. Thought Belinda Carlisle was particulary good. From what I heard, a couple of the acts refused to go on unless the golden circle was opened up. Not an uncommon demand for artists to make, they don't like playing to what feels like a handful of people. I had VIP lounge tickets and thought opening it up was great for the atmosphere.
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 09:54
Fantastic! Great performance, great venue, great crowd. Broke out the glow sticks and danced all night on the beach.
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 09:02
We're in Alma and no problems so far. Better get in the shower quick!
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 09:00
Like AdviceSeeker, I'd try Safer Driver: http://saferdriver.ae/
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 08:20
Spoke to Repton yesterday and was told that KHDA is allowing the re-registration fee but the refund period has to be extended. Not sure until when.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 11:35
I noticed the other day that prices in Arabian Ranches have gone up. I asked the House Hunters lady why and she said that there are far fewer people leaving and more competition for the houses that are available.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 09:44
Pomegranate, don't think this is an unreasonable amount, spend around the same including detergents and such. Just the gallon of fresh milk that the kids go through on a daily basis is 14 Dhs so that alone is almost 450 per month! That is for 6 persons eating most meals at home and packed lunch boxes for school. I buy local vegetable and fruits and Arabic bread a lot of the time but spend more on meat and chicken but don't buy the organic. A pack of fresh chicken fillets of 500 grams is now at 23 Dhs but a frozen can be had for 10 and the saline injected super sized one is 13 Dhs for 500 grams. That means a dinner for us would be 46+ for a kilo of chicken fillets or 20+ if frozen so savings could be made but the frozen stuff never looks or tastes as good. I agree HerewWeGo. I've got three small children and they go through at least 100 dirhams worth of apples a week alone! I spend a fortune on groceries but think it's worth it. I'd rather make savings in other areas and buy the best (in my opinion) food I can to feed my family.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 18:03
Lucky you guinness! I've got my work cut out for me trying to convince my husband to have a fourth. Twins the third time around would have negated the need for any convincing!
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 17:51
Why not try buying local produce - less likelihood of it being off as it will not have been transported as far. If you can point me to some local wild salmon I'd more than happy to buy it Izzy99! I do buy local white fish.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 17:48
My little ones are 1, 3 and 5. I have to say, three is a LOT more work than two but it's worth it. I love watching them interact and play together. It's harder to find individual time for them all but I grew up with three brothers and for me, the benefits of multiple siblings outweighs individual time lost.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 17:38
Ah right, gotcha NYCDoll, sorry I was being a bit thick! Do you know anywhere that regulary has wild salmon available? It seems to be occasionally at C4 but that's the only place I've seen it. I normally get the Organic Foods one but would much prefer wild.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 16:19
[color=#669999'>[/color'>[color=#6699CC'>[/color'>[color=#6699FF'>This is horrendous to even think about if they are changing sell by dates on the babyfood too! Sadly, they do it with babyfood too. The organic ones too...This may sound time consuming, but its not. Get the avent steamer and pure machine (all in one)-and make your own baby food using fresh veg and fruit, organic meat, and wild salmon. And avoid pork products here all together. see my post below as to why they have the highest rate of changed dates... edited by NYCDoll on 26/03/2011[/color'> Or you could just use an old fashioned stove top steamer and hand masher! I've never had any problems with meat/fish quality from the Organic Foods and Cafe. Even walking past the chicken at Spinneys makes me gag.
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 13:21
My sister has a housekeeper in Oz. She does everything, cooking, cleaning...you name it. Basically a maid. Just curious VP, what nationality if your sister's housekeeper?
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 13:18
and now let the EW police come in and tell us they need to be treated as we wish to be treated, and yet they can clean a house etc to your standard, but still like to live in the slums. I have no problem with spot checks and wouldn't mind being treated that way myself. Many years ago when starting out on my OE I did the antipodean live in job in a London pub thing. We had spot checks on our rooms and it didn't bother me at all. In fact, given some of the slobs working there I thought it was a good thing.
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 21:21
If you insist on feeling bad about yourself you should check out the Repton school run. Teeming wih women more glamourous at 8am than I've ever been in my entire life. Don't let it bother you susan ashley, what's the point? Don't compare yourself here if it makes you feel bad. Focus instead on how you feel when you are in your home country if you are getting nice comments there. Here, I'm a hot mess but heading out with a bit of lip gloss on during the day in my home town practically makes me feel like Paris Hilton.
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 08:35
Organic Cafe at Dubai Mall. I give the kids mainly organic food at home so like also being able to give them organic when eating out. Nice to know that the quality of the meat etc is good. Their weekend brunch starts at 11am so it's good if they are hungry early. Also a good chance for me to try them on new dishes which I can then try to replicate at home if they like. There is small play area off to one side with a few toys in it which is nice for little ones. I also like Arabian Ranches Golf Club and go there most weeks. There are always lots of kids playing around the steps and fountain in the early evening - might not be a good thing if you are child free but good for me! Beachcombers is good too and the kids love the band but the kids room is pretty dire so I tend to keep them out of it. It's a dark little room next to the entrance with a few beanbags, a tv and a broken video game machine. It seems kind of pointless going out for a 'family' brunch if they are going to sit in a dingy room watching tv.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 14:50
A Rancher, I think you know the answer. The point of hiring a maid is to make your life easier and if she is causing you guilt and stress, is it really worth employing her?
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 14:44
I'd be upset if I took my kids to see Barney and there was swearing but complaining about it at an Usher concert seems a bit odd. It's a bit like taking your children to a bar then being annoyed that people are drinking. Thought it was a brilliant evening and Usher was amazing. The crowd was amazing too, most excited crowd I've ever seen in Dubai, fab.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 14:53
I wouldn't pay 100 dirhams for anyone to eat the children's buffet at the Polo Club. It was so bad at their Christmas Eve brunch that even the flies wouldn't touch it. Yuck.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 20:49
It's off Emirates Road, just past Arabian Ranches heading in the Sharjah direction. Best to approach it from the Ranches side if you are going on a weekend night, traffic can be awful to get in to the carpark.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 20:01
Aroha, the vast majority of the audience were willing her to do well and not hostile at all. Rehab was quite a few songs in and she'd pretty much lost the audience by that stage. I didn't agree with the booing at all but the crowd reaction could have been a lot worse, I've seen people bottled off stage in the UK for putting on a better show than Amy did last night. Top marks to her band for their effort though, at least they were trying!
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:07
I got bored of the condescending tone after one chapter as well, and thought most of it was common sense although I was suprised at how anti milk they were, I always thought milk was good for you.. Of course you've always though milk is good for you, the dairy industry is one of marketing's great success stories! Not that I'm saying dairy is bad for you but it's not nearly as essential as you might think.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 19:36
'Your man'......is it an Irish saying? As for the man on the bike, IDIOT. I don't understand why some people can't seem to grasp just how precious children are.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 14:13
Stovetop, you're the worlds best daughter compared to me. I find Skyping whilst trying to keep my 3 small children interested so irritating that I've told my family that Skype is blocked in Dubai.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 15:44
http://www.saferdriver.ae/ It's the second time I've recommended them in as many days - I don't work for them, honest! I've only used them with my own car for the drive home service but they also can provide a car and driver.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 15:13
Buy me a Pony, how does your husband imagine it working with one car? You drop the kids at school then drop him at work. You pick the kids up from school then you and kids head back out to pick him up when he calls for a lift home? Really? He'd rather you (and possibly your children) are spending much more time in the car than you need to because he doesn't want to get a bit of sand in his eyes waiting for a taxi? And what if he has to work late, are you just on standby waiting for his call? Sorry, but I'd tell him to get another car or man up and deal with public transport...
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 23:07
Hi katjaU For the driver home: http://www.saferdriver.ae/ I think Amy is the only artist playing although there will probably be music on beforehand. I've been to a couple of concerts at the Festival City Arena and never had any problems getting in so probably no need to go early. Have a great night!
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 11:50
My DD is 5 (today, happy birthday!) and talks about death a LOT. I try to keep things matter of fact, we talk about death throughout nature, the circle of life etc. I figure if I keep it light hearted she'll follow my cues. She says being dead is going to sleep and not waking up but doesn't truly grasp the concept - although she's very clear on 'if you drink beer, then drive, you die!' We're not religious and don't believe in heaven so I've told her that all the stars in the sky are people who have died and are now shining brightly so we can remember them. She seems to like this concept.
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 21:50
I have a blog which is just what we've been up to with lots of photos. I started it over 7 years ago. Two of my brothers also have family blogs and I find it's a really nice way to keep up with what's going on each others lives when we are scattered around the world. It's also a great record of our children growing up. I can't imagine it would interest anyone other than family or close friends. When my first child was born and I was going slightly mad being stuck at home with a baby I actually found blogging really therapeutic.
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 21:38
I admire your attention to detail CT! I just cut up a bar of chocolate in to strips, first lengthways, then widthways to make little squares. Using a big sharp knife it takes about 30 seconds and makes pretty good choc chips.
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 11:31
I went to book one a couple of weeks ago and was told that bookings are essential Friday/Saturday but not during the week. They open at 9am and shut at late in the evening, 11pm maybe, you can't stay overnight. prices range from 160 - 210 dirhams a day. If booking, you have to go down there and pay in advance, you can't do it over the phone.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 22:35
I really recommend the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa. Close to anywhere in Dubai yet still really feels like you are getting away. I've only stayed in the Palm Tree Court and Spa part of it which has nice big rooms and easy access to pools/beach. Not sure what the main hotel is like.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 22:26
Hopefully it will be here soon - it's worth the wait!
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 22:17
I saw it in Dubai for the opening of the Film Festival. I could be wrong but I don't think it's in cinemas yet.
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 21:07
Really like N.E.R.D's latest album but still trying to decide whether to to go to their concert as it's the night before Amy Winehouse and two in a row is a big ask! Anyone know what they are like live?
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 20:58
Agreed, great film. Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter were amazing.
 
 
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