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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 11:54
Carter's have fantastic onesies for newborn infants. Comes in packs too like the ones from Mothercare and they're always on sale.
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 16:49
Hello Hitch! I'm a nurse so I am a bit familiar with these. If for travel, you need a Hepatitis A (infection from food) and Hepatitis B (infection from blood and bodily fluids) vaccines. And then there's malaria shots for travel to Africa and other places with mosquitoes carrying the virus. Then for regular safety vaccine, get a pneumonia shot (it's good for 5 years) if you're late 40s and above to guard yourself from pneumonia. A HPV vaccine too if you're not middle-aged. That's it hope that helps!
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 16:41
Yes you can and it's legal. I wonder why they put that on the visa, though when everyone does it anyway. During my medical to renew my Emirates ID I went with the other wives from my husband's company and they're all sponsored by their husbands too. So no worries. My company also knows it, as long as there's a no objection certificate and for freezones they will issue a certificate of non-sponsorship.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:15
It's almost as strong as the first one. Horrible.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:13
Harry Potter! :D Harry is from Gryffindor house. So... :) Do you consider HP to be a nerd too? :biggrin::P Yes but Hermione is a bigger nerd than he is. :nerd:
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:12
There's one at Moroc Bar and Lounge at Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate. There's another one at The Palace Downtown (beside Souk Al Bahar). It's on the second floor. I forgot the name of the place but the terrace is a great place to have drinks there. Outside, there's a fantastic view of the Burj Khalifa. Their sangria is also the best I've ever had so far. Another downtown option is also at Mint Leaf of London (DIFC). They have a ladies night there at The Lounge.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:02
You start drinking more water than you're used to.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 16:58
I don't think it's a nationality thing. More like an etiquette and hygiene thing. How can they do that. And agree with food waste. There was an article yesterday by one of the news agencies about how much food is wasted in Dubai alone daily. This must be one of the reasons!
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 16:56
You might also want to check out opportunities at Studio City (right across Arabian Ranches). Would be more convenient for you compared to Media City.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 10:58
I bought one last week from Lakeland MOE. Has three different blades for different thickness', suckers to keep it on the work surface, etc. It's called a Spirali I think. Ooh, interesting! I was there last week and didn't see one. Maybe I wasn't looking hard enough. How much is it? I hope they still have it when I go back!
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 17:31
Harry Potter! :D Harry is from Gryffindor house. So... :)
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 16:27
desertcart.ae sells spiralizers that are handheld. I'm not sure about these local online stores though. They might come unsturdy or the blades aren't sharp enough at all. Am on the lookout for these as well for some guilt-free "pasta". If any of you ladies have had experience ordering from here, do let me know! I want to get one asap.
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 16:08
I love this recipe that I got from Marie Claire Fast Food (Donna Hay), it's relatively quick, simple and tasty. Pasta with shredded chicken and fried basil 450g fresh pasta (or your normal dry pasta will do) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 chicken breast fillets halved 2 tablespoons of olive oil extra 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves 125g fetta, chopped Cracked black pepper I also add garlic and a little chilli to mine when I'm cooking the chicken. Cook the pasta until al dente While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove, cool slightly and shred the chicken. Add the extra oil to the pan and heat. Add basil and cook for 2 minutes or until crisp. To serve, drain pasta and toss with the chicken, feta and pepper. Pour over the oil and dried basil and serve with lemon wedges. Yum! edited by Thunderbird on 07/05/2015 Sounds fantastic! Adding this to my to-try list! Ladies, the other night I made a quick dinner with my Crockpot and it only required three ingredients. It's cubed mushroom steak (it makes its own gravy!): You will need: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (one can would suffice but I like a lot of gravy so I added two) Cube Steak or Pot Roast French Onion Soup Mix (happened to have one packet in the pantry) 1. Throw your meat in the crockpot. 2. Dump half of the condensed cream of mushroom soup. 3. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly on top of the beef. 4. Dump the remaining cream of mushroom soup over the onion soup mix. Set on low for about 8 hours. Make mashed potatoes and it will go so well with the cubed steak's gravy.
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 15:45
I just stopped dead. You have to really want to stop though. I had a million cut up cucumbers and when I wanted a smoke, I munched on cucumbers - that helped me Ahh yes, they say you crave for something to nibble on once you quit smoking. Cucumbers are delicious and also practically zero calories! Also, good job on quitting!
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 13:02
Hohoho! Cool beans! :) *fist bump* to you!
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 12:27
Hello! Nope, unfortunately there is no way to expedite a passport renewal. The last option of an expiring passport is to get an extension. If the extension period is over then it's pretty much no travel for her then. It's also the obligation of the passport holder or in the nanny's case, for her employer to have checked the passport first before booking the nanny's ticket. Just a thought.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 17:25
Thank's for the reply! I was looking for mirin so I can make sukiyaki. I'll try this substitute.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 17:23
There is something fishy about the teacher offering her services like that and telling you not to tell anyone! Investigate further and see how it goes. <em>edited by gryffindornerd6 on 10/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 07 May 2015 - 17:24
If she wants to live in Dubai but be close to Sharjah, then Al Nahda is a good place because it's just by the border of Sharjah-Dubai. Although traffic will be horrible.
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Latest post on 07 May 2015 - 17:19
I grew up with maids in the house. Now that I am the queen of my own home I'm holding off one until I have a kid/kids. Don't particularly like the feeling of having to think about a stranger in the house. Also, my mother had a lot of maids come and go, some of which steal bits and pieces from our home. Would drive me crazy to worry about things like that all the time. Also, not all maids can cook or would pass the quality we set anyway unless one is a professional cook. Besides, I'm a bit of a control freak and picky when it comes to meals. Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! The other day I tried a cubed steak in mushroom sauce slow cooked with my new Crockpot. So ecstatic to come home without worrying about what to have for dinner. I'm newly married, still trying to work around a schedule that fits working fulltime and running a small household (it's just me and my husband) in an apartment. <em>edited by gryffindornerd6 on 07/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 16:41
Do you drive and hold a license from your country? If your country is one of those listed that has the privilege to convert to UAE license, I think it would be more convenient for you to get a license. Then rent a car on a monthly basis. That's just a suggestion though. I used to live out of Dubai and traveled about three hours on the road to get to work and go back home. The travel was exhausting especially after work and transportation was horrible, had to rely on a carlift who was ALWAYS late for pick up and going home. Finally found place in Dubai near work so now I've moved. Easiest solution is to work on my license as well. Good luck with your driver hunt!
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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 16:11
I've been in that position before but by the time I was looking for my second job in the UAE (moved to another emirate from Abu Dhabi to Dubai), I was already the queen of patience. But that's because I was on husband's visa and time wasn't a hindrance. For those on a tourist visa, you must know that the other ladies are correct. It isn't as easy as before to find a job that quickly. And walk-ins don't work here (both in Abu Dhabi and Dubai) because they won't entertain you if you don't have an appointment. Companies will contact you if they are interested and that's when you can go see them. That being said, the first thing you have to do is to submit your CVs to as many companies as you can and wait patiently for callbacks. I also agree that maximizing the powers of LinkedIn job postings works wonders. It has for me and for other people I know. This is because it's free for companies to post vacancies on the site and get relevant candidates as opposed to making use of job sites that ask for a fee to advertise their job listings. Good luck!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 16:18
I work fulltime and usually don't have the energy or the time to make something complicated for dinner. Anyone have quick dinner suggestions? So far I've purchased a Crockpot to dump everything in and let it do the cooking. It has helped. But suggestions are still very much welcome. TIA!
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 16:04
Dear Gritt, However super experienced a midwife or a nurse is, only a doctor can DIAGNOSE. Midwives and nurses provide care and assistance. If you're worried you might be pregnant, the standard procedure is to get a pregnancy test. Negative or positive, when in doubt, see an OB. Stop exercising for a while as the first trimester (first four months) of a pregnancy is crucial and the risk of miscarrying is high. This is also the reason why doctors warn newly preggy mothers not to announce their pregnancy yet after the first four months to prevent heartache for the mother and the people told. Good luck! :cool:
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Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 17:16
Thank you for the info! I hope it isn't oily. The reason why I don't wear suncreen is that it makes my face feel icky.
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Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 16:51
Where can I get this brand? TIA!
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 16:34
I'm not sure about your lifestyle but for me, to survive a few weeks alone with just food and maybe cab fare to worry about... it would be sufficient to live off with maybe 3,000 AED a month minimum for food and other necessities. If I live in a fully furnished place then it should be easy to scrimp a little and focus on necessities. Then splurge and enjoy when your first paycheck comes in! ;)
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 16:47
Same here. Even tried uninstalling then installing my app. Gave up altogether but haven't tried today though.
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 10:39
Thank you ladies! Also forgot to mention that I'm from Al Barsha. I'll note these suggestions down, do a little more research on them and see which one's more convenient for me to go to. How about good cardiologists at Al Zarah Hospital or Saudi-German Hospital? :)
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 17:07
Dark circles can also be effects of rubbing your eyes frequently. The vasodilation of blood vessels cause the darkening. I would avoid rubbing eyes to avoid this and yes, get enough sleep. For the puffiness, a tea bag over your eyes works and cucumber slices too.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 17:04
Agree. People probably turned lurkers.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 16:55
I use Shop and Ship by Aramex. Pretty handy because I order my stuff from the U.S. and they give me a U.S. post box. That way the shipping is free or costs less compared to having a local one in Dubai.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 17:10
I was just over at http://www.expatwoman.com/restaurants/. I always look for new promotions and offers by restaurants there whenever I run out of ideas. Taste of Asia at Intercontinental DFC sounds amazing as Asian food is my favorite. Seafood buffet sounds delish too.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 16:58
Would avoid buying perfume online even from ones who claim that their business is all original and no counterfeit. A warehouse full of counterfeit perfume was raided recently in one of the Emirates. I'm pretty sure they just rebottle it or something. Once made a mistake of buying perfume (Agua de Gio by Emporio Armani) at Hamdan Centre in Abu Dhabi. Paid for an original one but it definitely was diluted. Fragrance wouldn't last for even an hour!
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 15:12
Books and food! The last time I flew out of home I got charged for 1500 AED (around that much) for excess baggage. Flew by Emirates. I thought they weren't that strict. I was so wrong. =/
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 17:09
Found a list on EW Food website on Easter happenings at restaurants in Dubai: http://www.expatwoman.com/restaurants/monthly__easter_specials_and_events_14624.aspx
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 10:41
I hate the Kleenex radio advert. The mum says, "I don't worry about colds and flu because Kleenex takes care of my kids" or something like that. How can you say you're not worried about the flu when it's just a tissue! =/
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 17:16
Looking for Japanese cooking wine mirin so I can make my favorite Sukiyaki. Help, anyone? :thinking:
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 17:14
Asian food lovers, particularly Korean food lovers, where do can I get kimchi that's ready to eat in Dubai? Used to live in Abu Dhabi and would get it from Hankook Korean Restaurant. Help please!
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 17:13
Thanks SarahLou! My husband found a Crock Pot (brand itself) at Lakeland at Mall of Emirates and their Lakeland slow cooker too. The Lakeland brand has more variety in terms of size but I do want the Crock Pot one. Can't wait to get mine. :D
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 17:20
Contacts solution aren't hard to find. Optical shops everywhere in Abu Dhabi, especially in malls carry them. Although you might mean that they are pricier than how much they should be. I find contacts and solution expensive here in UAE in general, compared to other places I've gotten them from.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 17:07
How much is an hourly nanny in Dubai?
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 16:56
I have one. Late into my twenties, financial advisor said I should have gotten one before I was 25 but that's life, wasn't too wise then! I suggest you get one because it's good investment and you won't have to feel guilty about enjoying life NOW when you already have a plan for TOMORROW. :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 17:12
LinkedIn is free and most job seekers and searchers lurk there because um, it's free! :)
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 16:52
There is a Green Branch art store at Hamad Centre near ElectraStreet. Try it there.
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 16:41
What helps me cope with homesickness when I first moved here was to really learn to adapt and explore new things/places. I tried training my mind to see that the world is my home and wherever I am that's where my heart and mind are going to be. Furthermore, I try to see the world as borderless. That way I am able to cope and eventually do away with the awful feeling of homesickness. Try staying in touch all the time too with family and friends if it helps. ;)
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 16:33
If it is a foot infection that doesn't heal, take him to an Endocrinologist. They are the "diabetes specialists". He'll make necessary referrals because a wound that does not heal is not just a skin problem. It has to do with his blood sugar, which is why there is slow healing. Good luck! Bring him to the doctor right away.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 17:01
Laughing so loud like a looney here at work reading those Amazon reviews. Those are ridiculous! If it's true then why still have those bags lying around stores for sale? EEk! Good thing you did your research first. There are a lot of Haribo gummies hanging around supermarkets here. Needless to say, that Amazon link made my day. Unfortunate for those who suffered, though. Sounds awful! :lol:
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:40
Hi ladies! Curious as to how much per hour do you pay for part-time maids from agencies?
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:36
I'd listen to your doctor and take your maintenance medicine for hypertension. Your BP level is too high and if it continues on and not lowered, it can damage your kidneys and worse, you are at risk of stroke. I've been a hypertensive since I was 18 years old (a lot skinnier back then but still BP shoots up). More than 10 years later I'm still on medication. I have problems with medicine compliancy though, as sometimes I neglect to take them regularly. All my doctors so far have warned me of stroke complications, other serious cardiovascular diseases, and kidney failure when time comes. Take care! Exercise will also help but sometimes when it's too high you will need medication. I tried running for months last year and it did help regulate my BP but when I stop it shoots right back up. Best to stay on medication. bye:
 
 
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