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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:27
Saintlouismama: You don't mind me asking where your kids go to now. American school? My other options are DAA and Collegiate.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:25
Looks like I might have to send in forms to the other schools :( She's only been to a nursery for a couple of months in the US. This visit is for KG1.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 10:41
OMG are you serious?
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:52
I cleaned mine yesterday. I use Fornet. Very strong smell so if you if have little ones just spray, leave the kitchen and come back after an hour. No scrubbing needed. Just wipe with a cloth and the cooker is spotless. I also use this on the kitchen fan, blinds and cupboards above the cooker. My kitchen is like new :) LuLee what is Fornet and where do you get it. My hob could also do with a good clean, better get my rubber gloves out ;) Green spray bottle. I get it from the Union Co-op. ETA; it's a instant oven cleaner and it really is. <em>edited by LuLee on 16/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:03
Raz how old are your kids? I have a 4 year old, 2 year old and a 3 month old and would love to go on a holiday to the far east or anywhere as a matter of fact.
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 10:40
I cleaned mine yesterday. I use Fornet. Very strong smell so if you if have little ones just spray, leave the kitchen and come back after an hour. No scrubbing needed. Just wipe with a cloth and the cooker is spotless. I also use this on the kitchen fan, blinds and cupboards above the cooker. My kitchen is like new :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 16:00
Thanks for the feedback. WIll have to loosen up a little and not shout at her everytime she lies. Sorry for the rambling about the other stuff. Just needed to get that off my chest. I just hope it'll get easier when the youngest is a little older and we could all enjoy doing things together.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 15:51
I know very sad, there's a thread already about this incident. ETA: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=171616 <em>edited by LuLee on 02/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 12:07
I like to use Biosilk Therapy Serum. I haven't seen it here, well I haven't looked because I get it from the US. I get the largest bottle and it lasts a very long time. You only need to use a pea size amount.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 11:51
We live in Jum 3 and there's a cheetah or lion (hard to tell in the dark) in a cage in front of a villa. So sad to see it walk back and forth in the cage. I'm not sure if it's still there.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 09:55
Baby Splash at Dubai Ladies Club, really nice instructors. I'm very interested in this class. Is it one adult per child in the water. I have 3 children under the age of 4.
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 10:14
My DS is 2 next month and doesn't speak clearly either and knows a few words that I can understand. I thought it could be his ears because since he was 6 months old, he always had his fingers in his ears, rubbing them. My husband kept re-assuring me it's the teething. Then 2 months ago, I took him to my family doc in the US and told us he has an infection in both ears. Was given antibiotics for 10 days then we went back and the infection was gone. Then couple of weeks later had his ears checked again and the infection was back and was given a stronger dose of antibiotics. Haven't gone to a doc since we got back last week. I'm wondering if this is the cause of his delayed speech?
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 08:51
oh - been there. Didn't really like it - too much tat!! The tent thing is just full of reasonable priced abayas - and need some new work ones. How much do you pay in the tent? I went there but most places you cant try it on. I always buy from Abu Hail and pay 250-300 for each with Sheyla. I buy my niqabs from Ajman though coz they're only 25 dirham. I wanted to buy one from MOE last week and they were trying to charge me 220!!! Hear Ajman is great for Jalabeyas - any idea where in Ajman? The tailored embroidered ones? Im buying material from and having them made in Samnan at the moment I'm pretty sure you can get jalabiyat near the gold souk in ajman. I get my abayat from there really cheap. I'm not sure how to get there since my husband does the driving. I just remember my husband pulled a taxi over and asked for the gold souk and the abaya shops were next to it.
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 11:43
Thank you. The sharp shooting pain is gone but I'm feeling the contractions are getting stronger. I think this could be it. The contractions are 2 minutes apart for the past 2 hours but not extremely painful. Going to the hospital now.
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 15:22
I pay 130 and I have very very long hair and curly. It takes an hour and 15 minutes to blow dry :( I don't go to any fancy salon.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 18:01
I'm due November 10 and feel like the last couple of months have gone by so fast. I'll be leaving tonight and staying with my mommy and daddy and the rest of my family in the US. I was with Dr. Shanti who I met today because my doctor Dr. Natalya is on vacation and I got to say she's one sweet doc. Was hoping I could have stayed and give birth here but I have no one here and love having my big family around me. I hope everyone has a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Good luck :)
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 10:26
Ok thank you so much. Will get some preparation H, hopefully it will relieve some pain.
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 11:22
I know a lot of people in Kenya are celebrating first day of Eid today. <em>edited by LuLee on 31/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 20:50
Yes was just listening to Sharjah TV so it's 100% confirmed now
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 20:49
Eid is tomorrow so your days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. Some may also get Thursday if you're lucky :)
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 20:48
Yeah they've finally announced on Sharjah TV that it is tomorrow :) Eid Mubarak
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 20:17
I'm watching Sharjah TV and it still hasn't announced it yet.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 14:27
I'm a size 10 (US size) so about the same and can never find my size that look nice. Whenever I go the US I buy a few pairs.
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 19:33
I tip 10 aed for threading (eyesbrows, upper lip). The lady takes her time on my eyebrows which I like.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 19:26
You tort (could be fly, I'm not sure what this is) with "name" my brother you deserve it (in a good way).
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 14:40
Thanks for the replies ladies. @LuLee - my son isn't really interested in books, still tries to chew on it if i bring it out but i'll try and change that before we fly, it's a good time spender. Will definitely finda bulkhead seat, just praying the flights not too full so if there's someone sat next to me they'll have the opportunity to move as I'm sure it won't be a peaceful flight for them ;-) i'll try take as many toys he likes as i can, normally he ignores his toys and plays with everyday things. will just have to get through it! If you can, buy some new ones that way he can play with it for a while. And don't show him before the flight. If you take old ones, he'll probably won't be interested. I'm only buying new books for him because I'm the one sick of the ones he has now. If I read Goodnight Moon again, I will die.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 14:25
I'm also flying solo with an 18 month old, a 16 hour flight :O. The first leg to Germany is a night flight so I'm hoping he sleeps most if it not all. Will try really hard to sleep as well. Then the other leg is close to 9hours, I'm pretty sure he'll be awake for most of it. I'm not looking forward to it. Just bring lots of healthy snacks with you, new small toys, my son loves books, so I'm going to buy a few new ones. He can sit for hours literally if I read it to him.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:14
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/eid-al-fitr-holidays-announced-for-all-sectors-in-uae-1.853595 Could somebody please explain to me the article above, it says government are having Sunday 28th - Saturday 3rd, but the "private sector will observe the first and second days of the month of Shawwal as the Eid Al Fitr holiday" - will that then be Sunday & Monday? TIA First day and second day of Shawwal is Eid al Fitr and the day after. So it depends on the moon, it'll either be 30th (Tues) and 31st (Wed) of August or August 31st (Wed) and Sept 1st (Thur) If I'm wrong, plz correct me.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 18:33
Union Coop (Wasl Road) has it also in the spice section.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 18:28
AnonDubai do you also have DU?
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 14:26
I don't have a VPN :(
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:19
I went last year to Reem Al Bawadi and the food is great. Can't fault that, but the only problem I have is people start smoking 10 minutes after they've ate. I had 2 young children so we ate and left pretty early. It gets really stuffy in there. That's another reason why we don't go other times of the year.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:08
Does anyone know why it's not working for me. Was I suppose to download something to my laptop before I left the US kind of like Skype?
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:03
I tried Reem Al Bawadi on Jumeirah Beach Road, but I heard from an Arabic friend that the branch located on SZR is better (?). My issue was that although we were there at 19 it was quite packed/busy, and in the end we nearly didn't get any of all the lovely cakes and desserts. Mind you, we were not slow eaters... I also didn't understand why they tidied everything up so fast, lots of moving tables etc. going on. Loved many of the dishes, though, so perhaps I'll go again:-) I think it's because many start coming in around 6:30-6:45 and are already in line at the buffet. If you go next time, go a little bit earlier :)
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:00
The Automatic Restaurant on Jumeirah Road is only 80 dirhams. The food is delicious. I'm going again this weekend. Juices and water are included, but you pay extra for soft drinks and tea.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 22:12
How does it work? OMG I bought one 2 years ago and we tried setting it up but I don't know what happened. My husband told me it doesn't work? So it's been in the cupboard collecting dust ever since :(
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 12:42
Going out tonight for our first iftar buffet this year. We're going to our favorite place, Automatic Restaurant on Jumeirah Road. Yummy food and inexpensive :)
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 22:08
Thank you so much, that's very helpful. One more question what is Jaggery (gud) and where can I find it?
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 16:37
Yum love the way you make your own naan! I'm not that skillfull! Tonight's gonna be a simple thing.. whatever DH can rustle up hehe. I've got guests coming round tomorrow and I'm making: Lentil soup Slow Roasted leg of lamb Jewelled rice (rice with pomegranate seeds) Honey mustard chicken with new potatoes and asparagus Spinach and feta pastries Grilled aubergine & chickpea salad or aubergines stuffed with cherry tomatoes and mozarella. Not sure which one yet. The latter will look better, first is easier. What do you think? Fattoush salad Shanklish salad Umm ali for dessert... Wow are you doing that all on your own? Both aubergine dishes sound delicious, but I think I would go with aubergines stuffed with cherry tomatoes and mozarella just because I like tomatoes and cheese lol but then looking at your menu I think you'll have tomatoes in the fattoush and cheese in the shanklish? and the pastries so chickpea salad will do. I don't know, I think whatever it is it will come out fabulous. For us it will be samosas to go with my tamarind sauce (if it comes out ok), chicken soup, chicken biryanni and a salad. <em>edited by LuLee on 11/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 17:16
Chocolate truffles YUM :) What's on the menu today? For us, leftovers from yesterday eggplant curry and potato/cauliflower curry. Making butter naan to go with that. Have chicken breast marinated from last night, might grill them and a salad.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 18:40
Today I made 2 main dishes to go with rice. Then freezing the leftovers. Potatos and cauliflower curry and eggplant curry. Samosas, salad, dates/juices. BTW I made the naan bread yesterday from MommyOfficially's recipe but they didn't brown in the oven. I don't think my oven is hot enough so I cooked them on a griddle pan and it turned out really good. I think I might make them tomorrow to go with my leftovers. Thank you.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 23:33
Anybody know for sure? Gyne said to go in and see doc, they will list it as something wrong and not an elective procedure and then they can do it. My DH had his done in Abu Dhabi - surgeon did it with local anesthetic at his practice with his nurse as he could record it as a hydroceles (not sure of spelling sorry) and as there was no hospital staff to say otherwise it was paid by our insurance. DH wasn't too keen on the local but he said he felt no pain and he was given lots of medication to take home - he recovered quickly and no more babies - we have 11 children and he didn't want a dozen ! Good luck and I'm sure you will find a doctor otherwise repost and I will give you our Drs number :) Do you really have 11 children? :\:
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 17:43
Amalzd, my husband is going to an Iftar buffet tomorrow night in Abu Dhabi, I will ask him to report back. Otherwise, the only Iftar meal we are planning to go to will be at the SMCCU, at the end of the month. Something to do with Swiss and Canadian business associations meeting up and all the families can go too to learn about Ramadan. I'm really looking forward to it, finally having the chance to talk to real live Emiratis :) Is Jallab made of dates, or is it our imagination? Gosh, the Maward was really dark and had no scent of roses at all. It could be Vimto, a fruit drink concentrate. It's made out of grapes, raspberries and black currents. You only need a tablespoon or 2 and add 2 cups of water. You can dilute it more to your taste or make it really sweet.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 16:51
Hi Lulee, sorry about this but would the Palm Branch be ok for you? I just realised they have a branch there and that will be closer for me (I dont have a car at the moment, sharing with DH). Also at the Palm they do Tuesdays only for the 2 for 1. We can meet up at the same time ie 2pm ish on Tuesday at the Palm Branch? my phone number is 055 9924194. ps forgot add, next Tuesday? edited by swarovski on 08/08/2011 Sounds good. Could we meet at 3? How much is the massage and how long is it for? Sorry for all the questions. I have saved your number.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 16:43
I thought I was done when I had my 2 (DD:3.5, DS:1.5). I would go back to work and have a real career but then became pregnant and I'm due in November. I'm excited about the new addition. I think 3 is it. I'm 28 years old. But who knows what I'd feel like 10 years from now.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 14:50
Yes I'm in Jumeirah. I could try to do it before iftar like 3pm but would need hubby to be home early so he can watch the little one. What times are good for you?
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:51
I wrote on the other thread. I'd be interested but would have to be after iftar? Is that possible?
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:43
also been told that Sensasia is offering buy one get one free mums to be massage if anybody is interested in pairing up let me know! I'd be interested. Is this for the Yummy Mummy to be Massage?
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 10:56
Today will attempt to make MommyOfficially naan bread to go with my chicken tikka masala and salad. This will be my first to make this so insh'Allah it will be a big hit. Samosas and potato/minced beef balls for snacking. Does anyone follow Indian cooking blogs? Or can give me websites with yummy Indian food recipes.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 03:39
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