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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 15:22
I have 2 air plane make it yourself kits that has never been touched, numerous electronic gadgets and 4-5 mobiles in very good condition lying unused cos some other model is the in thing now. Another hobby is to go at 100 kmph on a 80kmph limit road to see if the speed cameras actually flash if you cross that teeny weeny line on the speedometer..... and yeah it does flash as he has found out a couple of times.Thats 600 AED down the drain for nothing :(
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:10
Same happening at my end as well. DD - 9yrs falling sick every 3-4 weeks for the past few months. Even today I had taken her to hospital and was diagnosed with throat and chest congestion and was prescribed antibiotics. Septilin helps as a preventive medicine . I have used it couple of times in the past with good results. Just give for 4-6 weeks when the climate changes happen and when these diseases are doing the rounds.I had stopped giving her Septilin since she was almost 10 and above the age group for kids falling sick often . Looks like I have to start again.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:25
Dont beat yourself up now, no point. It can happen even if we are watching them all the time. 1 second is all it takes , be thankful that you are lucky .He sounds just fine from what you wrote. If it was me , I would get him checked anyways rather than waiting and worrying. If you cant get an appointment for today with your normal doc, try Welcare Hospital. They have a paediatrician 24 hrs if i am right. Just drop in to the emergency and you can see a doc in 1 hour max or immediately for emergencies.
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Latest post on 29 January 2013 - 15:31
I get it from C4, MCC. You can find it along with all purpose flour. Has anyone seen vital wheat gluten in any of the shops here? used for baking bread
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 15:57
thank you ... yeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 11:29
AKELC in Oud Metha near Wafi. Someone here may be able to give you a feedback on this nursery
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 10:14
thank you ladies for your replies... i have never seen LUSH on sale and always buy items at full prices :( do they ever have promotions?
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 10:05
Piggle.. If your keyboard is the big one with 88 keys etc , then it will do for a beginner IMO. Later you can invest in a piano if you find that your DD is serious about learning.
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 15:19
i have a very dry scalp ... any products that i can apply to scalp to moisturise after rinsing hair that will not make it look oily?
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 16:08
i would like to add that i saw gluten free flour being sold at Al Adil stores. I tried baking cakes with this using the normal recipes and it came out very well. hopefully this info helps all GF expats here . no need to run to organic store in Dubai mall every time i ran out of GF flour. Also has anyone seen rice sheets in any of the supermarkets ? thought i could try these once instead of the pastry sheets
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 16:01
great suggestion for the home made version, thank you . i was so fed up of searcing for the Aluminium free versions .... where can i buy witch hazel extracts in dubai? TIA
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:24
ACE have them , AED 25 per plant. Also saw them in a shop in the Plant souk in Al Warsan last week at AED 25. At Plant souk you may be able to bargain if you take 30 plants
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:45
we also had about 8 guys every time we moved and gave around 100 each . i dont think its customary and they were quite thankful wen we tipped.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 10:58
even i would like to know ....i have always wondered if we can go in for a look see.... :)
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 11:19
agree with what purple has said... being friends with maids might have worked for some, but from my experience and that of my friends, i would suggest that you strictly stick to the employer- employee relationship. It will work much better in the long run
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 13:20
take a look here to see how the basic models look http://www.prestigesmartkitchen.com/home-pressure-cooker
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 13:16
Lulu would be a good place to get one. Prestige is a good brand and has been in market for ages. Hawkins is another option
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 16:24
I have heard some good comments about the neurologist Dr Ahmed in Saudi German hospital even though the hospital had some bad review in EW. You can try him if no other recommendations come up
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 12:02
I took everything for myself and baby. But they do provide nappies,maternity pads, toiletries etc. I guess they will provide other items if you request. You can take a tour of the ward beforehand with appointment and check with the staff. Congrats and wish you the best experience
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 11:57
Try Dubai Sports world as well. http://www.dubaisportsworld.ae/page.cfm/Link=49/t=m/goSection=1 They have skate board lessons .
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 15:10
Thank you. Do these schools have a mix of sports, music etc built in to curriculum? Anything i should ask / look for in particular when i visit the schools?What are the extras that we have to pay for apart from uniform, books,transport and school trips? Would be ideal if know the approx total cost beforehand since we are paying ourselves
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 12:38
TimTam ..thank you for the reply..We are here for the long run hopefully :) I hadnt thought about it. Do you know if admission to DESC is confirmed if they move from DESS? Any other ideas / opinions ladies??????
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 10:29
she is not in Choueifat. Schools justify this by telling that shuffling ensures good mix of kids in every class. Like CAPTAIN AMERICA said , even i felt that the move is more difficult for parents rather than for kids. We have to make new friends and arrange for play dates , birthdays etc with a new set of kids
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 10:10
mine also got shuffled when moving from FS2 to Yr-1. But no shuffling after that and its been 3 years now. Dont worry ...he will be just fine in 2 days.Even i was worried how mine will cope , but none of the kids had any issues and all of them made new friends in a few days
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 10:06
any idea about the rates musicbox charge for their classes?
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 16:00
You have to call up 800 SALIK to change your mobile no. Keep your account no, pin etc ready and also your Mulkiya card for the vehicle . They will ask for the chasis no of the car and other details from the card
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 14:42
NKD pizza
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 14:17
very true... the school fee itself is breaking the budget... and i also feel sad that my kid will be forced to have such a long day ... i guess i am back to the nanny option again :(
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 13:13
which school Enolagay? hi cleo... wondering if there are any day care centres who will accept older kids from 2-5 pm so that we can arrange the bus to drop off the kid there...better to quit this job and start that day care...
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 12:56
hi cleo ... i like ur user name...clever... which school did u pick ? do they have any after school care facility / activites after 2.30 pm ? u would have obviously checked that option by now anyway :( .
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 11:56
Thank you ... what you said is true , they do have a long day ...getting up so early... I am fed up of trying out one maid after another and losing a lot of money as well in the process...thought I would check if I have any other option :)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 14:20
Thanks suze...I guess the sale maybe on from today cos i saw ad in gulfnews today ...so maybe the EW ladies who drop in can share feedback :)
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 13:34
thank you chizz for the detailed reply.i didnt see it until now ... i could have saved a lot of time if i had seen it earlier.... i have also chalked out a similar plan by visiting various sites and is going to base at Lucerne & Bernese But i couldnt decide on which pass to take for the trips and your idea is really good. Might go for that one itself Wishing a safe and happy journey. now i will be wondering if every girl i see is chizz :)
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 12:49
I have seen a shop selling homeo meds / products in Dubai Mall . i dont remember the shop name but i believe i saw it in the same floor that has waitrose supermarket and organic store. you can try there. Also there is a doc by the name Heather Eade in EHL Dubai Mall who is good in treating skin conditions and she is in to naturopathy. Maybe you can consult her also once and get the recommendations for natural products and maybe the shops that sell them. She is highly recommended in this forum. HTH
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 11:18
hey chizz ......... hv u decided on a plan . we r in the same situation and have not yet decided on how to cover swiss in 7-10 days. do u mind sharing ideas?
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 11:38
I have noticed that Fitness First in Oasis Center has a nursery / baby care center running at their entrance for members. They also have a separate ladies section
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:35
There is a good doc in the paediatric dentistry wing of Medcare opp Safa Park.Forgot his name ,remember he was Indian .Maybe you can call up the hospital and check
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 15:32
splurge......splurge............splurge.... u deserve it for everything ...losing weight ...holding on when the going was tough...... get it done and start fresh ... also let us know how it went ... me and outhere r gonna be there soon.... btw i ate chocolates this week ....dont knw when i will reach my target weight at this rate :(
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:30
In Borders for around AED 35 and also in Centrepoint Baby Shop with their teen collection.Lifestyle has announced a sale -25% off on their home collection and teen collection was also listed in the ad. Might be worth taking a look.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 11:59
omg angelina ...i just read her thread... even i had a maid who made my life a living **** so much that i dreaded coming home .... i just had to kick her out and lost my money on her visa and flights.... no i would rather pay and get my colors done than have this chararcter in my home ... :)
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 11:25
Way to go Hiccup... so glad to see you enjoying ur new shape.... me and outheredxb will aso get there in a few months...yayay :) r u planning to get your colors done as granola and nutty suggested?
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 12:03
Its really cold most part of the year , so it could be a factor to consider when you go from here.But it is a beautiful place -especially the small towns and i loved it
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 11:33
or shift your TV to a room that you can lock or even your bedroom ...discuss with your DH first ....that way no one gets to eat in front of the tv and automatically the family time will get better :)
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 11:07
thanks beebers for the reply...i will try your suggestion ...i guess there is a virus going around ... all of us r down with chest congestion and throat pain.. maybe due to the weather change...hope you guys get better soon...sharing with you guys is really making me stick to my diet and i avoid temptations so that i can report next day gulit free... Btw ...do you know if can hve corn as snack or in salads / soups ? is it low cal?
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 10:47
I put together 2-3 types of veggies together , boil till they are cooked well, add some soy sauce and pepper and lil bit corn flour dissolved in water to make it a bit thick. Sometimes i roast garlic first in lil bit olive oil and then add veggies to that to add a different flavour to the soup. Outheredxb... thanks for the link ... it does have a lot of ideas for low cal soups....do you know if its good to cook corn and eat with some salt and pepper as a snack? I am not sure how corn ranks calorie wise ... What are the non carb veggies that you take normally?
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 12:45
i have decided not to weigh myself till i can actually see the difference. wat if the scales dont move , i may get demotivated :) i can only exercise in the late evenings after work around 8 -9 pm ..even though i would love to work out in the mornings outtheredxb... i m also being asked to work on my legs ...doing squats etc and i can barely crawl around after doing that even the muslces i didnt know existed are in pain i am also taking home cooked meals to work to avoid temptations and also skipped normal dinner and had soup instead yesterday What do you guys snack on? Dont tell me veggies....any ideas for low cal snacks that can stop the craving for yummy goodies?
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 13:09
hiccup .... u r incredible... i also wanted to lose my preg weight and joined a gym last week .i need to be around 50 kgs , max is 53... 12 more kgs to go ...But i m not dieting Trying to avoid sweets, keyword here being tryinggggg ...but seeing you and outtehredxb , i feel ashamed...i should try harderrrrrrr i guess i will also have the tummy problem that you face.i m scared i will lose weight and end up looking preggers Soups and salads ...here i come....... lets keep updating this thread to motivate each other
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 14:03
Dr Naresh Sharma is a specialist in paediatric gastro issues. He was with EHL Dubai Mall Medical Centre when i went . Guess he is still there...He is good. U can try him and see if he suits you
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 15:00
A halfday picnic to Creek Park with / without visit to dolphinarium is a good option.A cable car ride is available here. Safa Park is also quite big and there is a play area for kids with some paid rides included if i am right . Boating also available there
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 13:51
Any one has kids doing karate in mirdif area? can some one help ...TIA
 
 
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