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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 09:36
Anyone know where I can buy this here?! My friend runs bakery in uk and posted pics of Parma violet cupcakes which she's kindly sent me the recipe for but I can't find that one ingredient anywhere. I've messages several cake places here but no joy. Help!
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 07:18
I just went and got Lily's organic food from pampered pets in the marina for my frenchie pup as heard they can get allergies, that's all grain free and natural. They had another I can't quite remember name of apple...something. I'm starting him on it today mixing with old food til used to it. He's obv on the puppy mix which is one flavour but had tons for older dogs. Can see that shop costing me a bomb when he's old enough to enjoy it all!! I'm also looking for a good vet so shame u can't name the bad one.
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Latest post on 15 May 2014 - 11:58
Toys r us not any stock at Times Square centre
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Latest post on 15 May 2014 - 10:51
Ah fab thanks!
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Latest post on 15 May 2014 - 08:12
Great thanks I'll check those! What are they made from?
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 22:37
Dubai Mall. Same story. Same description. Same sucker. I did the right thing. I gave money to someone in need. If she lied, that's her burden to carry, not mine. What she doing shopping in Dubai mall if she's got a sick child. I'd have given her 20 max, enough for the metro to al ghubaiba bus station then 15 dhs bus to Abu Dhabi. It's what I had to use when I had no car not begging poor suckers for spending money!!
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 17:12
Hi, I have a female Frenchie who is now just over 2 years old. Definitely get them checked over by a vet. Ours was 5 months when we took ownership of her. We crated her at bed time in our bedroom. Frenchies you will find are a very stubborn bred of dog. I gave up with pads and just used newspaper. It's quite repetative but every time they pee on the pad praise them. We had newspaper in our living room and the hallway and then slowly removed them. Hope that helps. Stubborn dogs but so bleedin lovable x When u say u slowly removed them where does she now pee? I'm not bothered about trying to get him to want to go on the balcony or anything like that, just in the same place on the plastic pee pad thing I've got. He did fine at the vets yesterday so all good there. Any tips on not chewing and biting??!
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 16:25
I totally appreciate what everyone is saying about crates but yesterday and today the daft pup has gone to sleep on his pee pad even when his bed is available! So he's not bothered about sleeping where he's pee'd!! Is the problem from the petshop I think. However we had a much better night last night, did his business on or close to pad and didn't walk in it himself and kept his bed clean. The times I've put him in the kitchen when I think he's going to go say after sleeping etc then he has mostly done it. It's just getting the sneaky pees when he's out of there with us playing etc. he'll run off quickly and do it where we can't see! I think I really need a play pen for when he's out of the kitchen with us so that it's a smaller area to grab him and put him on the pad. It's too late when I'm chasing him round the flat. I did use a crate with my rottie I trained 10 years ago but we had him from 8 weeks so was miles easier. Think this one is just going to take time. He gets better every day so guess I need to be patient. I'm debating doing the home visit trainer for some tips too but husband is already dispairing at how much I'm spending on him!!
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 16:25
I totally appreciate what everyone is saying about crates but yesterday and today the daft pup has gone to sleep on his pee pad even when his bed is available! So he's not bothered about sleeping where he's pee'd!! Is the problem from the petshop I think. However we had a much better night last night, did his business on or close to pad and didn't walk in it himself and kept his bed clean. The times I've put him in the kitchen when I think he's going to go say after sleeping etc then he has mostly done it. It's just getting the sneaky pees when he's out of there with us playing etc. he'll run off quickly and do it where we can't see! I think I really need a play pen for when he's out of the kitchen with us so that it's a smaller area to grab him and put him on the pad. It's too late when I'm chasing him round the flat. I did use a crate with my rottie I trained 10 years ago but we had him from 8 weeks so was miles easier. Think this one is just going to take time. He gets better every day so guess I need to be patient. I'm debating doing the home visit trainer for some tips too but husband is already dispairing at how much I'm spending on him!!
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 16:07
I really hope this horrid woman balloons at the end of her pregnancy and never shifts it. And as for advice, give her none, she doesn't deserve it. I'd never usually say that but I believe in karma. The woman really needs to wake up and realise that we're supposed to support our friends not back stab. Which says to me she's not a friend and best to ignore her. She's in for a shock when she has her child. Maybe she was struggling to get pregnant at the time and was sniping thru jealousy, who knows. It's just unnecessary. Good on you for getting yourself fit and healthy, it can't have been easy with a baby. Hopefully she'll appreciate that in time.
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 21:36
Great thanks ladies. I actually just stayed with him in the kitchen before when I knew he'd need to go and he did both on the pad so I praised him both times. He wouldn't go outside again but think I just need to time it about half an hour after eating not right away. He's great on the lead. I gonna try again with the kitchen tonight before I go down the crate route, just not convinced it'll make a diff to him. & don't want him in the bedroom as hubby's mildly allergic. He's being reasonably ok so far but I'm trying to contain it for sleeping. I have actually trained a Rottweiler ten years ago but u forget how hard it is! I'm def getting him checked this week. He seems well except a dry nose so think he's tad dehydrated but his eliminations are firm so don't think any dietary probs. good idea to get a trainer to the home. You always think you can do these things yourself but guess doesn't hurt to get advice. Yep he's so loveable, fast asleep at our feet right now!
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 14:44
Ooh amazing thanks I was praying someone would reply!! That's not too far either. Bonus
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 16:13
Anyone done any good skimming wraps or treatments just to shift a few inches say before event or holiday? Want a nice treatment that also has some purpose!
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 13:11
Can you let me know how it goes and if your insurance covers it? I'm trying to use the ones at a clinic I already use and find it astounding having 2 drs in the same department off at the same time but such is Dubai! Guess I'll have to be patient. Appt is 13th may so 3 weeks isn't much more than 2 I suppose.
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 10:44
Brill thanks, I'm just waiting a call back, they take bupa and said receptionist call me back but now phone is still on the out of office msg, so frustrating! Just want to make my appt and get things moving.
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 14:59
Dragging up an old post but does anyone know if u can get these still in these places? Or anywhere else? Also called mooncups or soft cups.
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Latest post on 04 April 2014 - 17:05
I've been thru 3 at the same clinic and and am really happy now with Dr Liliana Skorski at Healthbay Polyclinic on Al Wasl Road. I originally went to Dr Jozsa (man) there on recommendation but he was quite vague & I proper ask loads of questions, Dr Oksus I found rushed me and didn't spot a cyst (my friend really likes her tho so maybe I got a bad day, was a bank holiday). But when I finally met Dr Skorski I can honestly say she's fab and I look forward to working with her when I'm pregnant. She's the only one who went thru all my family history, my mums MC history, my grans etc. I've been with her for 6 months now. She's got a lovely manner to her and answers all my millions of questions well. She gave me her mobile number at the first appointment and has been great whenever I've contacted her. She likes a natural approach and doesn't push you to do anything you don't want, only offers you tests if you want to go down that route and if she thinks they're applicable. I also wanted to stay with someone that delivers at City Hospital. After my D&C with Dr Jozsa there I really liked that hospital (despite being in for a rubbish reason) & want to deliver there when the time comes, the staff were lovely. Sounds mad but I was determined to stay at that clinic, it has a really nice feel, the nurses are all super lovely, they have english midwives and has great reviews for their anti-natal classes etc, which I'll fully use as I feel clueless about what to do when we actually have the baby. They do first aid classes, baby massage etc, all the stuff my SIL really recommended we do.
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 16:22
theres an empost over the road near the rotana apartments, or a small one in disc nr fitness first.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 12:36
Well I met with her & she really does seem to know her stuff. I'm hopeful it'll be the nudge I need. We know what the issue is, whilst not major I'm hopeful with all the vits I'm taking, diet overhaul, and Dr Ous help we should get there! Her number is 0 5 0 6 3 2 8 3 7 8. Good luck!
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 12:11
http://www.melissacrownphotography.com/html/ I've done some photography with her and know she does lots of baby shoots. She has a fb page too, Melissa crown photography.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 08:38
you could try acupuncture, same as me! I met her and she seems excellent so looking forward to seeing if she gets results along with all the other supplements rattling around me!
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 08:26
thanks ladys I was trying to find out getting it done here tho, was gonna go uk but be easier to do here if poss.
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 08:22
So years ago in the uk I saw an amazing dentist who instead of selling me veneers, whitened my teeth and closed my front gap with moulded fillings, no one ever believes me it's that good a job and has last me 7 years. However it's time to whiten again and replace, I job I'm scared to trust anyone with!! Does anyone know the best cosmetic dentist? I've contacted my uk one and they do zoom whitening with lasers and trays to take away so ideally I'd like to find the same here as not sure if I'm now going the uk. (Which is typical as she's there still working at the same place!) obviously doing it here would save me the flight cost. Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 08:13
I had mine done 2 weeks ago, Zoom system, laser at dentist then trays and take home trays Dhs 2500. I was sooooo scared, put off by horror stories, but I didnt feel a bit of a pain, well ,my head was a bit numb staying on one position, could've done with a cushion ! Ater 3 days my lips were a bit dry. But so pleased with the results. Definitely recommend it. I had it done by my own dentist, GMC Clinic, was skeptical about going to a 'cosmetic' place. Love the results, go for it Can I ask which dentist and where u did this specifically? That's the same as I was about to go home to do and pay same price for but will do here if I can.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 08:13
Yeah my hubby thinks buyer so I'm gonna let the men sort it out, I've done all the selling n negotiating bit! And dealt with the dubizzle hounds, think my bits done!
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 08:11
I go to healthbay Polyclinic and seen 3 diff gynaes, all are good, mine is now a fertility issue so I'm sticking with dr skorski as felt she's been most helpful and specialises in this but both the male & female gynaes there have all been great. I saw dr oksus & the man one I can't remember his name as mind gone blank but he was very good.
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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 16:14
Brilliant thank u! I booked to see her anyway and I'm fairly regular and also taking supplements and using a clear blue fertility monitor etc but this month saw a rise but no peak so not sure if ov'd. Been diagnosed with sticky blood, also mild pco so hoping acupuncture will at least clear things & I'll at least feel like doin everything possible. I should start temping really, I bought a thermometer but not sure if the right one!! Fingers crossed!
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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 08:13
the woman code really is good reading. you can cure it with your diet, this is based on her own struggles with it, years of research and runs a very successful clinic in new york. yes its extremely difficult to overhaul your diet, esp here in Dubai, but even making some of the changes I noticed a huge difference. I got the kindle version but I'm pretty sure the massive book store in Dubai mall would have it. Id always go for diet before drugs. I made lists of the foods for each phase and put them in my notes in my phone so I knew what I should be eating when. its not vegetarian, theres options for each stage. she even does personal coaching but I think its really expensive but then if you're desperate it might be worth it.
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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 08:05
111 Views and not one reply??? read so many people recommending her in old posts but not one actual success story. there must be someone whose actually done it for so many recommendations.
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Latest post on 18 January 2014 - 13:38
So I wanna try Dr Ou, what success have u a all had based on so many recommendations? Also does anyone know when in your cycle the best time to start is? I'm right at beginning so hoping can get on with it right away. I managed to find her mobile number so will speak to her this week. My hubby's not a big believer in these things so I want to convince him it's worth the money!
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 13:27
if not my friend used to get them done at beauty connections on szr, I think its near the metro nearest the rolex tower? they've got website anyway. from memory it was 100dhs per row with your own hair and their hair supplied was horrendously priced. I never ended up going but my friend loved it.
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 13:24
ok may wait til uk then, I had no problem with them in AD but u all seem adamant!
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 09:59
I posted this already but it disappeared! Can anyone recommend a particular person at any kaya branch for botox or fillers? I used to go in AD and haven't tried it here. thanks
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 09:56
we always use exclusive yachts and theres a voucher for an hour free in the entertainer.
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 09:54
not in the entertainer but Hakkasan at Emirates Towers is my fave whilst Gary Rhodes is shut! Also Armani Deli (was called Peck and is in entertainer, can still use vouchers) is the best Italian I've had in Dubai and is a really nice classy restaurant. Thiptara as suggested is excellent and in the entertainer. Again Table 9 I agree with that recommendation and u get a bag of home made sweets to take home! Not in the book for La Petite Maison in DIFC is also really worth the money and has bags of atmosphere. The Ivy in Emirates Towers is also really good and in the entertainer. jeez I like eating out!
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Latest post on 14 December 2013 - 13:35
I used to go one in Abu Dhabi but now I'm in Dubai and they've sent me 15% off offer for age treatments, anyone used anyone there that's good? Jumeirahs closest but I can ho anywhere. Thanks!
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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 17:13
I second l-lysine, you can get in supplement form from health food stores or I use the topical one, its a little paste like vaseline, use on my lips every night before bed and not had one in 3 years since I discovered. Its an amino acid so treats it naturally and very fast. If I'm in the sun I use it as lip balm then too as thats usually my trigger. I also found as soon as u get the tingle if you have ice handy then place that on it and usually kills it before it begins. zovirax and all that have never worked for me at all. Lysine has honestly been sent from above! I've got all the family on it too that suffer them and they never get them now. I got the paste in holland and barrett here.
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 21:31
Just don't go Frankie's, was terrible last year. Felt gutted that's what had taken mum to.
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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 13:15
Funnily enough I've changed from her now, she was away when I needed to see her so saw another, dr lilia, she's much better, gave me a lot more answers, ordered tests that dr oksus didn't suggest, nor did she pick up the cyst I have when I saw her just two weeks earlier which dr lilia found. I also felt very rushed by dr oksus as it was a bank hol. I'm sure my first impressions of dr oksus weren't wrong and she's very good but for me Dr Lilia handled me and my million questions really well and offered me a lot more re-assurance and answers, really questioned my previous history but also my mums, felt a lot more thorough.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 15:29
Tried but no joy. Must be some Indian ladies who know this!
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Latest post on 14 October 2013 - 10:50
Has anyone seen beetroot powder? It's for colour in a rick stein butter chicken recipe but I want to follow it properly. Thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 10:54
Jebel Ali is really easy, the reverend there, Steve, is really friendly & helpful as are the admin assistants down there. Check the website out it has all the info there and you can go and meet with them.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 10:45
julienne peeler does exactly the same job and is miles smaller!!
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 10:43
bump???
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 10:31
I make mine into courgette spaghetti (or zucchini 'zoodles' as the americans call it) using a julienne peeler, very healthy, u can make it with sauces such as pesto, tomato and meatballs... see below for idea: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/5695132949/zucchini-spaghetti-zoodles-meatballs
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 10:25
yalumba does a thurs night brunch, my husband went and sent it was pretty good and really reasonable price, think was about 250 but cant remember, its on their website.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 14:15
fab thanks I'm thinking thats the way to go, got a clearer idea of what I want now. just see some lovely blush diamonds on pinterest but doubt I'll find that here. After picking the most expensive thing I spotted in Tiffanys that was the price of a house I'm def not going there!! and it wasnt that special either.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 12:45
dont know why you'd head home with all the reports of stretched midwives etc, my friend this morning posted on fb that with only a few weeks to go shes seen a midwife only once for basic paperwork! shes on number 3 so maybe they think shes got it down! but still scares me.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 12:41
so we've signed up with a finance company, Holborn Assetts, and are looking at doing a regular savings plan, he's suggested the Generalli Vision Plan just wondered if others had done the same and what your general feedback was of it??
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 12:37
Had mine done at American Hospital. Was in hospital for 3 days I think, no complications and went to the Rugby Sevens on the 4th day! The worst part of the whole experience was being off Thyroxin for a month! do you remember which surgeon did it for u?
 
 
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