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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:32
How about Cyprus or Greece or Turkey. They're all relatively nearby and I think you'll find plenty to keep you busy as well as a sunny atmosphere.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:28
Remember going a week after my first C-section to a Chinese restaurant and one of the old patrons was smiling as we hauled in DS in his carseat to sit by us.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 12:42
It doesn't matter who the President is anyway. Robert Mugabe could be the President of the USA and things would always be the same. My thoughts exactly.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 12:30
emmsie> When you eat less, over time, it reduces stomach capacity so you get fuller faster.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 20:57
I don't understand why Syria bombed Turkey but then I thought Syria might want to involve them in the war and somehow have it in their favour. That poor family and the endless lives taken daily by the war...
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 18:44
They will always need you, even in their adult life. My two are 41 and 38 and still need my help from time to time, but that's what parents are for. There's been happy times, sad times and traumatic times, but at the end of it all I have four grandchildren in the UK and three here who keep me very busy one way and another, so the cycle starts again. Maybe one day I'll get to take it easy ! As I'm an Arab and Muslim I don't really think my sons are going anywhere far. So I'm not concerned about it. :) I'll always be there for them if/when they need me. By the way, it would be interesting to note the difference between the grandkids you have here and in the UK.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:56
Wait until they reach adulthood and no longer need you :( That sounds like heaven. :P I'm pretty sure I'm alone in feeling this way, haha. I enjoy my time with the kids a lot but I'd be fine on my own, too.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:25
Niqabis are discriminated against here. My own sister was pushed away from a company even though the recruiter told her she was PERFECT for the job just because she covered her face. She majored in IT Security so facial expressions aren't exactly a requirement, it wasn't like she was going to be a receptionist. She eventually got a job but it paid a lot less than the one she wanted. You would think the UAE would be perfect for niqabis. :/
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:23
From someone who is in the throes of having young children, I can't wait until they're a bit older so I can get a good night's sleep! My thoughts exactly. I like my oldest since I don't need to tend to him during the night, he can feed himself and he goes to the toilet by himself! I'm not a baby person at all, haha.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:19
Go for Epson. Best on the market. If you can't find/get it, go for Canon.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 19:46
Insurance pays for a reduction if you can prove there are back/pain problems. Or so I have heard/read.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 19:45
Carrefour just isn't quality anymore. I do all my shopping at Lulu. Fresher, more organized and cheaper.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 19:43
Retin-a and hydroquinone. If you have reservations about the hydroquinone go for retin-a alone. Guaranteed to remove the scars but more effective together.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 13:23
I've been on one of those fast boats in Thailand and I was terrified I would miscarry (I didn't think about the possibility until I was on the boat, duh). But after looking online I was comforted with people saying their doctors gave them the go ahead that the baby was pretty well supported and protected in the womb. My DS is sitting in my lap now, safe and sound!
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 13:19
I'm a big fan of manga but the look she has going is downright disturbing. Not cute in the slightest. The OPPOSITE of cute. UpsyDaisy, why are you freaked out about Adventure Time? That made me laugh. I think it's a pretty creative cartoon.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 09:04
Got mine from carrefour and it's definitely in Lulu, too. It's "sameed" or "smeed" in Arabic.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 16:55
Patchi doesn't tempt me. I feel like it's generic chocolate and there is no variety. :P
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 16:53
Cheezu> Snoopy is owned by a Chinese girl and she has an instagram that I shamelessly follow. Here's the username in case anyone cares: snoopybabe. :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 16:49
Ah so HG was in fact HD??? Will investigate!! Thank you Oops, yes, it's definitely Haagen Dazs. Sorry for the abbreviation confusion. Hope you get that minty goodness, haha.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 15:15
OP, I think I'm the one who mentioned it. And I think it was a limited time thing - unless it was successful, who knows. Why don't you call HD to check if they still have it (though today is the 30th and it might be the last day?)
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 15:06
Still think Snoopy is the cutest cat in the world. http://snoopy409.tumblr.com/ An exotic shorthair and how I want one! Me and my DS are officially obsessed.Went to the petshop and they said they were sold out of exotic shorthairs as they were a very popular breed.
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 17:34
OP, consider using retin-a from any pharmacy (about 28aed or so). You'll experience a bit of peeling and you have to moisturize but you'll see that the spots eventually disappear.
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 17:31
Aww... That's kind of cute (and a bit infuriating!) Congrats for finding them! :)
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 20:40
I've heard good things about RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. HTH.
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 20:25
Plum Tree> When your new passports are issued please be careful. If something, God forbid, ever happens again the police are going to think you intentionally "lost" them. Good luck.
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 20:11
DS got the flu yesterday and today I woke up with the most tiring cold ever! I can hardly walk from place to place, even keeping my eyes open is a chore. Going to wait until DS' bedtime comes and then hopefully sleep without interruptions.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 05:47
Hey, Apricot, I'm pretty sure if the syrup is applied while hot (both the dough and the syrup) they're softer if that's what you're going for. In Balah Alsham they want 'em to stay crispy so wait until both dough/syrup is cold before mixing.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 23:40
I've only ever known these as Balah Alsham which is a Syrian sweet. Same idea, though.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 19:05
I cringed as small items began shipping out one after another and half are in the UAE already and half on the way. I don't even want to know DH's reaction. :/ I haven't had the courage to pick them up I'll wait until everything is here first.
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 19:14
Good thing they've been apprehended and no policemen were hurt.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 00:16
Mint chocolate chip from Baskin Robbins. Liked it since I was a kid and still do. Macadamia Nut Brittle from Haagen Dazs. I tried HG's new Mint CC yesterday and didn't like it. Salted Caramel is better.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 20:48
Thanks for this. Also, the prophet said: "Women are but shaqa’iq (twin halves or sisters) of men."
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 00:06
Are you talking about blog.com or blogspot.com? The latter is very reliable as Google owns it.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 23:45
The logo looks like a very politically incorrect golliwog Second this. :\:
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 22:07
Have to back Chewit up on this. Husband's nephew "stole" from his uncle's wallet when he was about 4 or so. And 2000 dirhams, to boot! <em>edited by katnip on 17/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 00:03
Anyone encountering any funny business ought to go to Youtube search for al-Baqarah put it on and just leave it on a soft volume overnight. Islamic perspective that it wards off djinn.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 20:30
Can you post the recipe, please? I'm trying to recreate a tex-mex dessert at home.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 20:28
Thought it was pretty overrated and overpriced. Pasta dishes were nothing to write home about. Nice ambiance but I'm not really going to a restaurant solely for that. :P
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 18:31
If you're ever in Abu Dhabi try Haveli's in Khalidiyah. Best Indian restaurant in the UAE, imo. Can't go wrong with any order.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 12:35
Ooh, that was it, Genie. Thanks. Can't wait to try it!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 00:37
I'm adding my voice to those who have no bad reaction to al-Marai, al-Ain or al-Rawabi. All very delicious, imo, and my toddler and son drink the long-life al-Marai milk, too.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 22:01
Hehe, was happy when I saw the sign as I've always wanted to try it.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 21:58
Katnip, that is a very good price. I may just pay Lulu a visit. Do you use it a lot? I don't bake so not sure if it's worth buying when I have all the items I need individually. I use it a lot for both kneading dough and baking purposes (cake batter mixing & macaron folding...etc). It's especially great for kneading, that's one worry off my list. I will say, however, that the induction tool has been more or less dormant because it has one fatal error: when it gets really hot the speed grades are rendered useless. It slows down to an incredibly slow speed and you can't speed it up again while it's hot. The main reason I went for the Chef was because I needed to knead hot dough fast. Unless I get a technician to fiddle with the thing I can't use it like advertised. Though I imagine using it for making caramel, soup or curry, for example, would be ideal since stirring speed should not be an issue.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 15:24
Just in case no one replies you can find them really cheap at Homes R Us.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 14:55
LDC&gt; I bought a Kenwood Cooking Chef from Lulu Hypermarket for 4700aed. I think it's a fair price for what you get. HTH.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 13:23
Actually, it's not gluten-free flour I'm baking with! Not sure if you're aware of Papa Roti, it's this "Mexican coffee bun" that has salted butter in the middle and needs this elusive vital wheat gluten to work/puff up. Anyways... Hope someone sees this and imparts their wisdom upon me.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 10:48
TDB&gt; Sorry for the late reply. I tried the Organic Store but staff said they didn't carry it. And no bulk quantities, just for personal use. I'm trying to replicate Papa Roti buns at home! Darn things won't puff up in the center correctly and I'm at my wit's end.
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 12:59
I think I've seen a collection in Magrudy's.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 12:20
The Dangerous Blonde&gt; Do Modern Bakery sell vital wheat gluten? Been looking unsuccessfully for that and don't feel like ordering it online.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 12:00
hilsbils&gt; You shouldn't have to put up with a kid actually hitting you! If I were you I would have walked up to the family and said something. They were absolutely wrong for not interfering but I think they would have reacted positively to your complaint.
 
 
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