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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:08
OK, this furball causing more hassle!! I can't leave a room but she's yowling after me, whether or not DH is in the room!! Is it possible for cats to have abandonment issues? If I am out its fine but if she knows I'm around she has got to be with me. Should be flattered but I can't even go to the loo in peace!!!! I don't want to be constantly hissing at her and try to ignore her but it's getting worse. She's 4 months old. She's not gone in season early has she?? Our bin cat had her first season at 4 months and the yowling started whenever I wasn't in sight. Quick snip at the vets and no more yowling. :D
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:02
I downloaded the podcasts from (Robert?) but not really feeling the music. Are there other ones with nice songs? Greenish, you mentioned a ladies voice below. If so, do you have a link to the site? Thanks! Here's Carly's site - http://runningintoshape.com/ You'll find the links to podcasts along the top purple bar. Now, every time I hear one of the songs on the radio, I just want to drop what I'm doing and start running!! NEVER in my life thought I'd feel like that. :D
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 09:49
Oh...don't forget to have a look at overseas sites for model numbers etc. Make sure you're not getting typically OLD stock in Dubai!!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 09:49
How did you go Queenie?
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 09:48
OK - so for me; i *think* i want about a 42 incher - so a LCD is better than plasma? Also need it to be link to lappy - Sony Bravia or Samsung LCD is good? (my current TV is old school so have no idea about these) I've just done all of the research and bought our first flat screen last week. :D A Samsung LED LCD is my first choice for picture quality and being cheap to run. Plasmas cost about 33% more in electricity. (We bought a 42" Toshiba FHD LED LCD...also excellent picture, 2 yr warranty and a LOT cheaper than Samsung) I think you need a 'smart TV' to connect to a laptop?? I'm too tight to pay for that posh technology. ;) A few retailers here in Aus told me the Sony Bravia has been left behind technology wise...12 months ago they were the undisputed *best*.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 09:35
wow, how inspiring. I am still doing poorly, but will achieve more once the kids are back in school. Thanks for the tip on the treadmill being on incline. yikes....So are you saying I was wasting my time? No!!! Not at all. lol!! Any movement is better than no movement at all and if you've gotten started while the treadmill is flat then you've started gently and safely. To be honest I think you're better to chase a realistic time goal rather than distance in the early days. Once your head is in the right space (and success is ALL about where your head is!!), up the incline and eventually up the distance then the pace.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 02:18
I loved the C25K because: - It's very do-able. Literally, if you were lying on the couch all day until the day you decide to get up and run, follow the plan and you'll finish the session. Instant success which is very motivating. - You don't need to *think* about anything in the early days. Download the podcasts, put on your shoes and iPod and do as the girl in your ear tells you. "It's time for your first run. GO!" "It's time for your 90 sec cool-down." etc - This program builds you up steadily and safely then the website gives lots of tips on increasing speed and distance when it's safe to do so. The key on a treadmill is in setting an incline. Running on a 'flat' treadmill is a little like running downhill so it's not a realistic representation of pounding the pavement. :D From my limited experience, trying to go too hard (fast or far) too soon is exhausting, injury-inducing and motivation-sapping.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 12:43
Al Ain zoo is lovely and all of the animals seem very well cared for, even in their sometimes very cramped quaters...apart from the poor gorilla who just broke my heart. :( There are lovely grassy areas where you can sit and have a picnic.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 12:31
Thanks green-ish I will give that a go! Tea-towels at the ready!! :) :) BEACH towels! LOL....thick and absorbent! :D <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 12:28
Have you cleaned the pump filter at the bottom of the machine? Sometimes it's as simple as a button or a small coin getting caught in the pump so the water just can't get out. Have a look in the manual (or look it up online) and find how to check the pump. HOT TIP....have a lot of towels handy BEFORE you open it. Don't ask how I know to warn of that! :D
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 07:40
I advertised ours 'free to good home' on Dubizzle...had people lining up to take it away. :) New mats, pads and nets can be bought fairly cheaply so someone will be happy to pick it up. ETA - new mat, pads and net would have been under 500dhs for us and it was a big frame. We were relocating to Aus though and didn't want to bring it. <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 07:31
Oh I have to put the vote in for a night flight! I have three and have always travelled night wherever possible and believe me we've tried both. I'm always on my own and travel long haul - DXB to Aus type long haul twice a year, If you can book a window seat row with you and DH, generally the staff will try to keep the remaining seat free if it's not heavily loaded. Works much better if your family can "block off" the row. Me too! With one, two or three children I always found the night flights infinitely easier!! I guess it goes to show, that the little people are all unique and you won't know what works for you until you try it. Definitiely book far enough in advance to get the bassinet row. <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 07:20
Thanks girls!! I am SO proud of myself on the weight loss and fitness. I know pride is not the most flattering of virtues, but hey, I worked REALLY hard for it. :D I'm also pretty excited, but very over-whelmed about this pregnancy. Not planned! FOUR kids!!?? Yikes. lol Keep at it JUST SAIN...you'll have good days and bad days and there's no need to beat yourself up over the bad ones. Along with the running, I also did a 12 week online program with one of the trainers from Australia's "Biggest Loser" series. One of the things she says when you're feeling low or can't be bothered, your new mantra needs to be... JUST F*CKING DO IT (JFDI)!!! If you get up every day and JFDI, it becomes habit in no time! :D
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 11:52
Haha - we've just moved from Perth to Dubai! Mustela products are available but they are expensive. i found other nicer and cheaper products. I will miss access to QV which is a gentle and unscented product.... You can get QV in lots of pharmacies in Dubai...but at a premium price! If you try Mustela, you'll love those too. :) All of the Mustela Stelatopia range are fragrance -free.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 11:45
Ange74 is a dog trainer and Veritas is a behaviourist. Since Ang has a very healthy pack of 4 or 5 dogs, I'm guessing either could help you to get your friend in shape. :D Dog behaviourists will tell you the problem is with the person, not the dogs. ;) Hopefully they'll be along soon to see what they can offer.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 07:29
I don't know about them all being removed in AR...but they are dreadful trees to have near buildings, walls, plumbing etc. The problem IS that they are so fast growing. They do so because they have an incredibly invasive root system. Such a shame you'll lose your shade and privacy though.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 03:50
Thank you lovely Emily. xxx Lol...yep, football team. :D A priceless moment when we told the children. Josie (4) just laughed and laughed with joy! She's SO excited and already planning sleeping arrangements so that, "If Ben starts talking in his sleep, I can put my hands over the baby's ears. Ben talks ALL NIGHT Mum and he'll wake the baby up if I'm not there!" Bless her little heart. Ben (6) said, "OH MUM! You already have far too many children. You're already too busy!"...then big cheeky grin on his face. Monkey! Thank you too super-Mum sgilli3!! I'll be picking your brain for survival tactics I think. :D xxxx
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 09:48
Here you go... http://www.c25k.com/ On a treadmill, set at 2% incline if you can and you'll be doing 5km at speed in no time! I was almost 30kg overweight when I started the program in Sept...C25K plus much better eating habits and I'm 5kg off my goal weight now. :D Of course, now I'm pregnant so that's all about to go down the gurgler...
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 01:54
Congrats!!!! and here is me wondering how I will cope with 2 come July! Hope all goes well for you xx Congratulations to you too Niggly!! Lol...trust me, the jump from one to two is far more daunting (though it shouldn't be!). Once you have three children, you might as well have a football team! :D
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 01:54
Greenish!!! Mabrook!!! Lovely news!!! Rest lots & stay well. xxx Thanks BM. :D xxxxx
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 14:40
It will also depend on your chosen school. While a nursery may offer FS2, some (most??) schools will not have available places in Yr 1 for children who did not start with them in FS2. Although we ended up leaving Dubai, the ONLY reason my son started school in FS2 was to ensure a place for him for Yr 1 and beyond. He was a very young four, but he thrived. :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 14:37
I finally saw it last week after much anticipation... SO very disappointed. I don't know why. Maybe simply because there was so much build up. Maybe it lost something on the home TV screen. DULL. :(
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 14:19
Thanks for the advice. We have an extra hardsided suitcase that we can probably fit the TV in so we will try that with a lot of bubble wrap and padding. Hopefully it works. The TV is in our bedroom but we haven't actually used it in over 6 months so it's just taking up space and I want to get rid of it so we thought might as well give it to the old folks as they will appreciate it. If it will fit, it's fine to lay it flat, preferably screen-side up...not that you can control that once the baggage guys get hold of it?? Do the airlines still do "This Side Up" stickers?? Pack it with lots of soft clothes, loosely packed, and it should be fine.
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 13:38
Have you tried Rennie? Rennie (chewable tablets) is in all of the pharmacies, cheap as chips, adds a touch of calcium to your diet, is absolutely safe in pregnancy and it works. Just stick to the recommended dosage and they are fine to take. If Rennie doesn't give enough relief for overnight, you can take Zantac...even the 24hr relief version. I'd suggest talking to a GP or another OB to be sure though. I took Zantac through the third trimester of my last pregnancy because the heartburn was unbearable. I feel for you!
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 13:06
Thanks lovely ladies!! I'm very excited but also feeling REALLY overwhelmed. This was very much an un-planned little surprise! FOUR children?? Lol...some days I don't feel mature and responsible enough to be responsible for the ones I already have. ;) Time to look into a whole new set of logistics...seven seater recommendations anyone?? :D
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 05:20
I would not recommend being out of the house anyway, the way I see it is that you will never hear fire, and that is one of my greatest fears with leaving babies sleeping using a monitor. Oh. :( You can't live your life like that. When baby sleeps should be the perfect time to relax and enjoy doing something for yourself. If that means going outside to be with friends or enjoy the garden, you should. Maybe you should look at installing some good quality smoke detectors so you can be sure your little one is safe while you take some time to relax? (all assuming of course that you're either going to be close by in the garden of your own villa or on the balcony of your apartment...not at a party down the road. ;))
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 04:00
Thanks for your kind words...again. :D I thought I'd start a new little thread rather than continue to digress on the other. (I was also finding it hard to 'hold my tongue' and resist posting on it again...) I hope you and your three babies are all well and happy and ready to welcome in 2012. We are all very well. Little Miss Charlotte is TWO already!! How did that happen?? Ben is 6 now and Josie, who was just a few weeks old when we first met, is almost 5! Here's the clanger that I haven't mentioned elsewhere yet...I'M PREGNANT!!!! Yikes!! Early days but I've seen a very strong little heartbeat. Seems we'll be a family of six in August. :D
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 13:33
To be honest, I think it's in poor taste to reveal her fee on a public forum. People like Cecile tailor their assistance based on the needs of the family and the fee structure will probably vary accordingly. Whether or not her methods feel right for someone's family, Cecile is passionate about helping parents and babies in an environment that offers very little help after delivery.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 13:26
What's happening with this boy busyjo? Any luck finding a new home?
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 13:24
How old is your little one? Water, fibre (NOTHING white or processed) and exercise were the three things I had to ensure my son got plenty of.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 08:37
Well I haven't eaten any since 12.30..but then I have been out. Will have to make another tonight as my dh has been travelling and I told him I had made one.... Lol...lesson learnt? (ie...don't tell anyone until you know there's a non-embarrassing volume of leftovers :D)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 11:14
... I am thinking of buying the one I saw in the uk. I have just had a new quote and can receive it for 300pounds. My friend who had it for 6 years never had to removed it during the summer and it is still in a very good condition! I will see it as an investment and can always take it back to England when we leave. Another point is that the spare part are very cheap and can be delivered to Dubai. ... Has she left it outside in the UAE though? I haven't yet seen a trampoline that's outlasted more than a couple of summers there. On taking it back to the UK, it's wise to research any quarantine issues. On returning to Aus we were told to leave our behind as the quarantine here is so strict it's cheaper and less hassle just to get a new trampoline.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 11:11
Mustela products are VERY expensive in Aus (200mL Milky Bath Oil is about 100dhs!). There are other lovely products available like Dermaveen and QV. :)
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 10:14
Organics maybe? Expensive, but YUMMY!
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 05:55
Oh the memories of rows of bright white square nappies fluttering in an often cold Scottish winter morning. Yep, I put my babies' nappies outside all year round (unless it was raining of course) They were taken off baby, quickly rinsed off if pooey in my big utility room sink then dropped in a bucket of napisan. Washed in lux flakes in my twin tub machine (didn't have an automatic until the mid 80s) Disposables were hopeless back then and only used on rare occasions. Great to have the choice now but I never thought of washing nappies as a huge chore. We did have throw away inners but that was it. Most mums back then were advised to have about 2 dozen nappies. My MIL gave me some she used for my SIL and they were still snowy white and soft!! :) :D I still have almost two dozen terry squares that were first used on my 17yr old nephew (well, he wasn't 17 at the time ;)), have been used part-time on all three of my children and are now doing the rounds as 'rags'...still white, thick-ish and soft. :D For all of the fancy, pretty, convenient Modern Cloth Nappies, good old terry squares with some decent covers remain the cheapest way to go back to cloth.
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 05:52
That's a shame the Baby Cheeks didn't fit for long Apricot. :( My 2 yr old is a very tall, very chubby toddler (17kg now :D ) and they still fit her with ease. Baby Cheeks are all synthetic and a 'pocket nappy'...because the absorbant layers come out for washing and drying, they are almost dry by the time you finish hanging them out (in Dubai anyway ;) ). Itti bitti's most popular nappies come in two basic styles...one that's all sewn in, so super easy to use but takes a little longer to dry. For people in cold/wet climates, they have a 'snap-in' version that pulls apart and dries much faster. I used to order all of mine direct from the manufacturers in their home countries (itti's from Australia, tots from Scotland etc) because, at the time, there were no licensed re-sellers in the UAE who could offer manufacturer warranties. Later Tots Bots and Baby Cheeks did.
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 05:42
I'd love to take my pup to this, but he's disabled and I couldn't bare the thought of him being ridiculed as some people can be so mean :( but it would be fab for him to meet pother dogs and scoot about. I don't know if anyone would say much at all! The pet show is one of the all-round friendliest events I ever went to in Dubai. Everyone is an animal lover so unlikely they'd be cruel about an animal's appearance...he'd be more likely to get lots of love and attention. (It's not like he'd know they were being mean anyway. ;) )
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 14:07
Thanks ladies for all your feedback. I am very keen to try the washable nappies and I am already checking in the different brands you mentioned here. Greenish - I really appreciate your passion for reusable nappies and your posts are very convincing. However, I have a lot of sensible friends, both here and in the UK, who are mums and they don't really manage with reusable nappies and I am sure that is for a reason. For example I don't think it is a good option for travelling or if you are spending the day out you will need to use the disposable ones unless you want to be carrying poo around. I work in the environment sector and I am going to try the reusable nappies for environmental reasons, however I don't think my friends are spreading nonsense when they are telling me their experiences. Every mum and baby are different and you need to accept different opinions. Also, I would like to drop the following question: What is better for the environment, to fill the landfill with disposable nappies or spend water and use detergent to wash reusable ones? Thanks for your kind words...I am passionate! :D Your last question I hope I've answered in the previous post. :) You're so right...everyone's experience is different. I do think a lot of the 'failures' are about lack of support or information though. That's the main reason we started Nappycino's in Dubai. To make sure parents had all of the information they needed to purchase and use cloth with confidence. I used disposables overnight and when we went on holidays where I would not have easy access to a washing machine. Using cloth for outings is easy. It means carrying a waterproof 'wet bag' for the soiled nappies but with a quality wet bag there is no smell and no mess. Simply roll the nappy up like you would with a disposable, zip it into the wet bag, then on arrival at home take it out and hose it off (if necessary) before throwing the whole lot into the nappy bucket. I have friends who go bush camping with no established facilities and they use 100% cloth. :D With information and support, cloth is easy.
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 13:56
Also, I would like to drop the following question: What is better for the environment, to fill the landfill with disposable nappies or spend water and use detergent to wash reusable ones? But what about the energy / chemical / water use in producing disposables, distributing them to the shops, plastic packaging waste, additional domestic bin bags, transport of disposables to landfill and then the use of landfill sites for a very long time, chemicals leaching into the soil? I actually don't know the answer, but if Greenish is correct in that it's one additional load every two days, I will bet the reusables win. Sweetlily - that EC sounds incredible. I have never heard of it. edited by Tiptoptoni on 20/12/2011 As I think I mentioned earlier, some research has shown that more water is used in the production of one disposable than will ever be used during the life of one cloth nappy on one baby. There are no chemicals used to 'soak' nappies any more. All modern cloth nappy manufacturers recommend 'dry pailing'...the nappies are placed in an empty bucket with a tight fitting lid. Soaking them even in plain water does two things - ruins the elastic thus shortening the life of the nappy & it creates a bucket of gross, sticky fluid to somehow dipose of. EWWWWWW! Absolutely no bleach, no nappisan etc. For washing cloth nappies, it's recommended to use 1/4 to 1/3 of the normal amount of detergent so no build-up happens in the cloth. I don't use any detergent with my nappies. I bought Eco Balls at Organics. They cost me 60dhs and lasted over two years. I'm almost ready to replace my second set. Not bad really...NO chemicals into the environment and clean nappies (and clothes) for over four years for about 120dhs. <em>edited by Green-ish on 23/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 13:47
... There is no argument though that disposables are less work, you take them off, roll them up and throw them away. Despite the nasty chemicals, they do keep your baby dryer, which for many means less nappy rash.... 100% honesty here after five years using cloth nappies on the 'extra work'... I have a large bucket with a tight fitting lid sitting in a bathroom nearest to the baby's change table. Wee nappies go straight into the bucket. Poo nappies get a hose with the toilet hose and go into the bucket. Every second day the whole bucket-full goes into the washing machine. (ETA: of course there is hanging out that one extra load and putting them away...20mins max :) ) Disposables may be "less work" but cloth nappies are NOT a lot of work. :) Depending on the cloth nappies used, disposable nappies do not keep baby drier. If a liner is used, which wicks the wee away, the skin is further from the moisture because that liner itself is thicker than the lining in disposables and does not hold ANY moisture in it...unlike the lining of disposables which does not feel dry to touch once it's wee'd in. Cloth nappies also allow more moisture to evaporate out of them than disposables. In a hot climate this keeps the skin much cooler and healthier. <em>edited by Green-ish on 23/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 11:05
If you can be bothered remove the netting, springs and 'bouncy bit' just before summer to prolong the life of the trampoline. Our children used the trampoline all through the summer. :D Ten min of bouncing, in for water then back out there again. It was the best money we ever spent on entertainment for the little ones! Friends had a spare room in the villa set up as a play room. They bought a trampoline small enough to fit in the room (maybe 6ft) and used to bring it indoors and set up on those big rubber mats for the summer. <em>edited by Green-ish on 21/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:48
Could she use incontinence pads or maternity pads? Both usually in all of the supermarkets.
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 04:31
[url=http://www.winterpaws.com.au/'>Winterpaws, Australia[/url'> [url=http://www.huskyrescuewa.com/'>Husky Rescue, Western Australia[/url'> [url=http://shccrescue.com/'>Husky Rescue, Canada[/url'> [url=http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/'>Siberian Husky Club, Great Britian[/url'> There are 100's of groups out there... Good luck!
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 04:27
Poor boy...at least he landed in safe hands. Thank-you, on his behalf! Another thought might be to put out a bit of an international message and see if someone will relocate him to a more husky-friendly climate? K9 has had dogs sponsored and shipped overseas occasionally. :) FB messages and ask people to spread the word? Contact rescue groups in cold-climate countries? Breed specific groups will sometimes have the finances to come to the rescue. However his home is found, I hope you find a truly responsible, life-long one for him. :)
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 04:15
... For someone planning to stay in this country for a long time, the investment seems reasonable but what if we only stay 1 or 2 more year? I doubt it will sell at a very good price second hand... What do you think? Any advice? Please let me know... edited by NewHannah on 19/12/2011 To be honest, I wouldn't pay that much just for the trampoline, let alone the ridiculous shipping charge! I guess I don't know the price of trampolines in the UK, but excellent quality trampolines with very good warranty can be had for half that price In Australia. (I find there hexagonal shape safety claims a bit far fetched too!!) We had a trampoline in Dubai, purchased from TRU. The pads lasted almost two summers and were not expensive to replace. It takes five minutes every month or so to check the frame, mat, pads & surrounds to make sure all is safe and strong. Equipment aside, the only way to keep small children safe on a trampoline is a one-at-a-time rule and close supervision.
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 04:07
Elf and safety! :D
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 15:35
I was a regular at Dragonmart, used to recommend it often and bought lots there...mostly soft furnishings and non-safety-issue toys etc. Then someone reminded me of the human rights issues in China and what lies behind all of those 'cheap' products. Very likely safety issues aside (think lead paint on baby toys and melamine in baby formula) I could not spend another dirham there on anything. :(
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 15:28
Yep, sad as it is i agree....hopefully going to adopt another lovely pup from kristina :) he just needs to become old enough to leave his mummy! Yay!! Lovely news! :D
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 08:48
I have 2 kids close together and when I had to make the same decision you are making now, I kept remembering my singleton days how much I hated women who pushed around these tandem strollers, taking up all the walkway or blocking aisles in the shops etc. ... My side-by-side tandem is less than 5cm wider than the same brand single and it fits comfortably through a regular doorway. A P&T double is just a single with a toddler seat attached on the front or back so no wider at all. ;) I can open, close and lift my double stroller into the boot with one hand, while holding the baby in the other if necessary. :D I also used a carrier which I LOVE, but I also found the flexibility of the double stroller indispensable.
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 07:58
Perhaps a quick internet search for an online meal planner? Some will suggest all of your meals then you print your shopping list at the click of a button. :D Here's the first one that came up for me (though it looks like dinners only!) - http://www.cookdinner.com/
 
 
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Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

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Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

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Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose