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Latest post on 21 November 2015 - 16:18
HoustonExpat, I managed to get some sorted. Thanks! You can have them :-)
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Latest post on 16 November 2015 - 13:56
Thanks Cowboy! Just hoping someone has spare boxes from a recent move, if not will check with the supermarkets.
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 16:57
Hi, we have about 6 square boxes available for pick up in al safa 2. Let me know if you need them. Thanks a lot Pinkdiamondz! I would really like to have them - can collect them tomorrow, if that is convenient for you. My email is [email protected], please let me know the address for pick up.
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 12:01
We are moving in a week and wondering if anyone has Moving boxes?.Just want to have some stuff packed and ready before the movers come in. TIA
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 11:57
Anyone needs cardboxes for storage or moving, please let me know. I have at least 50 good quality boxes we used for moving not so long ago. Hi Irish, do you still have these? We are moving in a week and I am looking for some boxes. Thanks!
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 12:21
Long shot...but is anyone travelling to singapore today or tomo? Pls let me know, I have a small favour to ask. Thanks!
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Latest post on 05 April 2014 - 16:21
Google search brought up this listing : http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/toys/pocoyo/a-7/l/ Although they are bath toys - not sure if that is what you looking for. Maybe the seller has others, if you check with him.
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 14:17
Hi, I am also looking for a world map and was at C4 today but the ones they have are only in French. Tried Jashanmal and they dint have anything. Yet to check Borders though... I am also looking for a Large World Globe but haven't found one. Jashnamal had a very tiny one.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 13:53
Another vote for the Ikea Antilop. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30069724/ As mentioned, you have an option to buy the cushion and the table with it. We bought it when DS was 8 months old with the table and the cushion and he still using it at 2. We love it!
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 13:50
Borders has a decent lego collection -you can try at their bigger outlets which are in Moe or Dubai Mall. The Toy Store at Ibn Batuta also stocks Lego. HTH
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 19:20
I have one which I was thinking of putting on dubizzle. If you email me on [email protected] I could email you a picture... it has a lid.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 22:41
oh yes its marriage threatening here as well. If you dont want to wait until wednesday, I am sure they can do a viewing sooner. We got a viewing done with 1 hr notice. All the guy does is handover the keys to you to view a few apartments and then later you drop the keys back to him on the 37th floor. Good luck with your viewing lanarkwitch, I hope you find what you are looking for soon.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 20:02
We called so many agents today but could not even get 1 agent who could arrange the viewing!! They have advertised properties but when you call the most popular reply is " I rented that yesterday but i have.......(10-20k - more expensive)". I had called this number of IFA properties Shamsuddin - 044478280 and set up a viewing appointment after which they gave me the number of the IFA agent who sits on the 37th floor - Mahmood 0504594642. I suggest you call shansuddin and he will set the appointment for you. Although the building is nice and the finish is good but for some reason we felt it was more of a hotel and decided against it. And now after endless arguments with DH, we have decided to look for a Springs villa.With time running out..I am really hoping we find something soon as this property search is driving me nuts :(
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:40
We have also narrowed down our search to JLT and was also looking for reviews on Laguna tower but as it has only been handed over last month - cant seem to find much on it. The finish does look quite good from the pictures but I am a bit concerned about the chiller charges etc being too high. Would love to read some reviews as well.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 21:43
My son is in a Britax Evolve 123 - it has good safety reviews. Just a bit heavy if you need to transport it between cars.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 19:03
As far as I know there are freehold apartments for sale in tecom- I definitely know of one project by the developer Deyaar, I think its called madison residency that expats can buy.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 19:28
I was at babyshop (Oasis centre) last week and saw some towelling bath robes for boys for ages between 3-10 years. I was looking for a smaller size, so went to Moe and there most of the sizes were sold out - They are on sale for around dhs 60. HTH
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:02
Hi Irooni, Apologies for the off topic response...you had replied on my thread about the leapfrog alphabet set.Please could you email me the details of the leapfrog word builder on [email protected]. Thanks a lot.
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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 23:01
Hi, Just in case, I have the exact one, got it from Hamleys in Motor City, just before Christmas, I have also seen something very similiar in the ELC shops. Nippy Thanks for the response - And yes I completely forgot about Hamleys :) Is there one in Motor City? The only one I know of is the one in Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 17:40
Hi Irooni, Thanks for the resonse. My email is [email protected], would you please email me the details. Thanks!
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 13:11
Although it was a few months back, I bought some at Premaman -Dubai Mall, they did stock the wide neck bottles and separate packs of teats. Maybe try calling them to check...Babyshop only had the narrow ones when I looked.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 14:05
Bump for Tiki
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:31
Gentle Bump - Just in case someone else has some feedback :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:27
Brilliant post!
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:19
Not always - If a company is established with a huge start up capital to run a business then it wont be a small business.
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:14
Another vote for dubizzle, we listed some children toys and they were gone in 3 days. For dresses you could try souq.com as well, I have seen lots of clothes listed there. Do you have any children books (baby -toddler)? I'd be interested if you do. my email is my username @gmail.com <em>edited by mishmash on 01/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 14:58
Tiki, Thanks a lot for your reply on my Thermomix thread! This is such a coincidence that I was doing a search on the Roomba and saw some of your posts on EW. If you dont mind sharing may I know how you went about your Roomba purchase? And did you like it? Should I consider the Scooba? I havent checked Lakeland but would prefer getting it via S&S if it works out cheaper. I am sure you can see how desperate I am to get some of my life back- first the Thermomix and now the Roomba :D .I am soooo tired of running after DS -picking food and crumbs from the floor all the time. We dont have a full time maid so was thinking the Roomba would be perfect for the days we dont call the part time agency maids. To me you seem to be this great housekeeping gadget queen - So please let me know if you have some other great gadget suggestions ;)
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 13:48
Thanks frenchbird for the feedback! I am quite an average cook myself and am only managing because both myself and DH aren't that fussy about food and are more focused on the health aspect of a meal than the taste of the food. @ A Rancher :Yeah I agree 4550 Dhs is a bit much for a kitchen gadget but if it delivers what is promised then I guess I'll just have to budget for it by cutting out on something else- Atleast I'll be able to do something other than the perpetual meal planning! Thanks a lot for the link.
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 19:42
Tiki, thanks a lot for your detailed and helpful reply! I was secretly hoping for replies with only rave reviews of the Thermomix so that I could make DH read the thread and save myself the hard job of convincing him ;) Btw would you be able to tell me what you paid for it or the number of the dealer - so I could check the current price.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 13:57
hi, I used Potty training in one week by Gina Ford. if you are interested i can give it to you as soft copy :) If it is not too much of a bother may I also have a copy pls - [email protected] Thanks! <em>edited by mishmash on 22/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 09:49
Ah well, what goes around comes around :D. I'm off to Spinneys when DS wakes up! If you don't want to buy a cot just for this trip - and I'd say it probably isn't worth it when he'll grow out of it very quickly - you're more than welcome to a loan of ours. Can't guarantee the mattress isn't dribble-free but I'll wash it with the hose first! :D. Thanks a lot for the generous offer DC! I have received some emails from people who want to sell and I am thinking of getting one.. I guess a second hand one at a good price still might be worth it for the vacation.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 09:21
There are two going cheap on Dubizzle at the moment. I'd say they're a great idea, but only if your baby doesn't stand up - DS tipped his over several times :D. I should also mention that you can't put the 'mattress' bit in the washing machine, which is a bit annoying if you have a dribbler or they're sick. I think you can get sheets to put on them, though. Thanks Dubai Cat. DS has just learnt to hold onto furniture etc and stand but I dont think he will have anything in the inner side of the cot which he can use to pull himself up. Then again you never know as they start doing things overnight :) I'll check dubizzle. Btw, completely off topic but I was dying to post on your slow cooker thread but held myself back IYKWIM - especially for someone who goes out of her way to help other. Just had to get it off my chest for some reason! <em>edited by mishmash on 22/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 18:49
Fell off the wagon a bit and climbing back on. Seriously thinking of changing over to another diet similar in style i.e. low carb, but more veggies everyday. I still have a book called India and Neris Idiot proof diet somewhere. Think I will re-read that and then decide. It the PP days that get to me and make me grumpy and hunting for forbidden foods... Also the other diet allows the occasional glass of wine! Am dreading the next couple of weeks when DH is away on business and I'll be all by myself. After that we're away on holiday which will not be easy either... :( Try to keep reminding me of my goal and looking at all the pretty clothes that I will hopefully be able to fit in soon! Hey muurtje..I completely hear you, the PP days are terrible. I'm probably losing weight a little more rapidly because I hardly feel like eating on PP days. I know that Dr Dukan says to take the all or nothing approach but maybe instead of quitting it.. you can try tweaking the diet a bit and see how it goes.I have a friend who does 1 PP day and 2 PV days and she's still losing weight. So maybe a little relaxed version (with a glass of vino/week ;)) might still do the trick and if not at least you'll not be eating all the wrong food. For me..I am so tired of standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes but having nothing that fits my post-preg body that I can do anything to get back in shape. Funny how being disgusted is so motivating :)
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 18:14
My big toe is sore when I touch the nail, and after removing the nail polish I noticed its slightly discoloured the nail is raised and not smooth...any ideas what I can do, who would I go see? Im worried there might be something under the nail, hopefully not somethng nasty :( Sabrina, It sounds like toenail fungus but I really hope for your sake that its not.If it is then the treatment can be really long and sometimes ineffective :(. As others recommend you should go to you GP and check it up. One thing that really help with toenail infections is using tea-tree oil, but a good brand such as "Thursday plantation" or some other Australian brand. And I know all this because I had it several years ago and the only thing that helped me was the oil.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 17:10
We stayed in Hatta a couple of years ago and 2 nights seemed like forever. They had nice gardens with the ducks, chalets are on the hills, the place felt very secluded. It had a good space to walk around but it was so extremely HOT that we barely got out at all. Lobby and buffet restaurant were very quiet, majority were mature and eldery couples. Ex BF and myself (in our mid-twenties at that time) got fed up and fought badly all the time. I think kids will go nuts from boredom ... Last night DH and myself came back from Hilton RAK- the best holiday we ever had in the UAE. It was so good, we extended our stay! Super cheap, amazing staff, great food and you can use all 3 Hilton hotels in RAK. No chance to get bored. It`s also a bit closer than Hatta or Fujairah. Check out RAK`s Hiltons on Tripadvisor-all have amazing reviews! Completely agree, although we went before we had DS to both places we had ditto experience. Hatta got really boring after a while , but loved the Hilton Rak the bigger one which the resort. Stayed in a beach villa with a garden, It was heaven! They do really good deals in the summer..so worth checking.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 17:02
Bought book, started and lasted two days!!! Just had to have a glass of wine with neighbours (This is what happens when you come home for the summer) Will try again when back home in Doha;) Bechamel, come on join in, we need to make this place a little more busy! It does gets easier after some time.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 16:02
I have been batch cooking for DD for the past few days now to the point where I have lost track of what is in which pot?! Has anybody seen freezer pot labels that I can stick on and write the name of the dish on the label? Preferably something which peels off easily and does not leave any residue when washed in the dishawer. Kiddicare sells them in the UK and so does Amazon, however I forgot to buy them :( Thanks x Plumie, sorry for going off topic here..may I know which freezer pots are you using? I have got some rubbermaid ones, they seemed ok for freezing individual bigger portions for DS but was wondering if there were better options.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 15:49
on to my 2 celebration meals a week and not an ounce gained as yet! YEAH, stick with it. Wow well done xb! You are already on consolidation..that is so inspiring. Will stick with it for sure!
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 14:26
Hi Mishmash I'm on holiday in NZ but sticking with Dukan as best I can. It's v cold here but the oat bran porridge makes a nice breakfast. Stick with it! True test of sticking to a diet is on vacations. Keep it up plum2! And you must be enjoying the cold weather, we are roasting over here :)
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 22:32
30 days of the diet completed :) Where is everyone?
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 20:26
Protein day today and am glad that it is coming to an end -some days are so hard! Looking forward to having my veggies tomorrow. 3 weeks of Dukan and 3.8 kgs lost - its coming off slowly.
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 19:44
I'm sorry, I'm completely naive re Gina Ford - can you explain her methods for me please? :) TIA Meals, it is not easy for me to explain her methods as there a lot to it. But if you google "Gina Ford" you will have plenty of info that'll help you understand her methods. And if you are still interested you can get a copy of of her book "New Contented Little Baby Book" and that should cover everything. HTH
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 23:33
Mishmash, where did you get your little bottles of flavourings from? And have you seen low fat Cocoa anywhere (whoever knew you could get such stuff!) TIA I got them from Lulu..tiny bottles of mango,vanilla and strawberry essence.The brand is "Fosters", and If I am not mistaken they were in the jello aisle. Nope never seen low fat cocoa, but do let me know if you find it anywhere. <em>edited by mishmash on 06/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 16:19
Today I found fat free cool-whip in the frozen section at Lulu's (close to MOE). it is a bit synthetic tasting on it's own but when you mix a couple of spoonfuls into a pot of fat free natural yoghurt it is divine! Like eating creamy custard. hahaha plum2 we might bump into each other at the fat free sections of Lulu someday.The other day I was there and bought nonfat kraft american cheese slices. Again,not that great but hey atleast it somewhat tasted like cheese, cant expect much from fatfree cheese now, can we ;)
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 11:31
Thanks Pentel - bedtime used to be 7pm but we have moved it up to 6:30 (theoretically that is, as by the time she sleeps for the past few nights it's past 7:30 pm!!). She does sleep but is restless and needs re-settling at times and then is up again by 10:30pm or 11pm for her feed (we try to give that as a dream feed before she wakes up). The 'problem' normally starts around 1:00 - 1:30am when she'll get up and it's difficult to put her back to sleep (she doesn't cry mostly but just wants to hang out with mum and dad :\: ). I should also add that we probably have not picked the best time to start the sleep training as she's also teething (she cried quite a bit the second night and we put it down to sleep training or being over tired, only to realize that she was grinding teeth in the morning and sure enough, when I checked, it feels like 2 teeth are coming through on the top!!). Oh and she only wakes up from her third nap at around 5pm so it's hard to start the bed time routine any earlier than 6pm. Sometimes she will nap for 1.5 hrs in the morning and 1.5hrs in the early afternoon, other times it's only 45 mins in the early afternoon so then she'll take a third nap at around 4pm to wake up at around 5pm. edited by GreenQueen on 06/07/2011 Hi GQ, what are her day nap timings? are they consistent or do they vary? The reason I am asking is because maybe you could try making her 3rd nap to end somewhere between 3-4pm. Ideally if it ends by 3.45pm, you might find that she would go down faster at bedtime. Just a suggestion.
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 09:30
The Total 0% fat Greek yoghurt is 14.50 a tub (single serve) in my local Spinneys. Today I bought a local made Nadec 0% fat natural yoghurt from Lulu's - delicious and, at only 1 dh for the 170g pot, a bargain! Edited to add: I've been mixing a little stewed rhubarb into the natural yoghurt for variety and it's really nice. You could add sweetener if you needed to but I find it fine without. edited by plum2 on 04/07/2011 edited by plum2 on 04/07/2011 edited by plum2 on 04/07/2011 I have bought the 99.9% marmum skimmed yogurt from choithram sometimes. But wow if nadec has a 0% one, I'll be getting that! Now I have small collection of tiny flavouring bottles, to add to my yogurt with splenda. Its such a yummy dessert. especially after dinner.
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Latest post on 03 July 2011 - 11:19
gemm3210, wow you are already on consolidation..thats brilliant! Stick on, you are almost there now ...the last few are always the hardest to lose. For me the weight is coming off slowly. Have been on the diet for 13 days, started at 71.5 kgs and today I am 68.5 Kgs. Still got another 10 kgs to go. Its coming down slowly but I am happy its that way hopefully that means it'll not pile back on when I am on consolidation. I've finally settled into it and dont feel its a diet anymore..But the first few days were so tough. <em>edited by mishmash on 03/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 July 2011 - 10:40
Karen Blixen, I see that you have deleted your comment...generalizing the actions of a few billion people based on the few families living in a building is quite unfair imo. I would also like to add here.. I dont agree with jumeirajaneindubai but well what she decides to do with her kids is her decision and great if it works for them... but I dont think I would follow her advise for mine. Kcinthecity, I am glad that you have made the decision to seek professional help and It is nice to see that your DD is responding so well to it :) Although I did not have to do sleep training with my DS but he has always been on a strict routine from 6 weeks where I am very careful about his sleep associations, bedtimes and wakeup time. He is only 7 months but in case things change in the future and he starts waking up in the night, I'll not think twice before taking Cecile's help and getting things back on track.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 19:34
Feeling a bit settled into the diet now...My daily morning weigh in made me sooo happy - 68.9kgs :) Been experimenting with a few recipes now..trying different variations of the pancake and the Non fat yogurt with splenda really keeps the sweet cravings off. Will get some vanilla & strawberry flavouring to add to the yogurt..yummmy!
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 13:15
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