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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 21:39
Pure fitness run classes that you can take the bubs with you. Find them on facebook. Love their zumba class (dance). Look on zumba dot com for class times.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 21:23
Saw some in babyshop today in moe dont know about the colour though.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 21:22
Thanks again ladies but have managed to track down a copy at the wee bookplus in springs village, who would have thunk it? It was in yesterdays edition.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 18:46
Asked about it in baby shop today in MOE and was toldit has been out of stock for 8 months or so. Did you mean it had a teathered strap which is used instead of isofix in US cars? They had those ones but was advised by guy in shop it wouldn't be suitable for a flight but queried that as said on them FAA approved. Over 1000aed though. Am very interested in the outcome of this as travelling with 8month DD in July.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 18:29
Hi Ladies, quizzme am going out once dd is down to see if its todays edition and if not will contact you re yesterdays copy, thank you so much. Lady bubbles, never thought about that will give it a go. X
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 16:37
We have a neighbour who gets picked up at 6.30am every morning and was hooted at to come out. Took the rego and reported to alameen. Everyone on street much happier with no noise.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 16:32
Go to any coffee shop with wifi in media city/ibn battuta and should be able to download it. We have DU in tecom and its not blocked, just checked. The quality is variable without a VPN, better with and then you can watch UK tv too. And as for being illegal, well yes its true but check any internet cafe across dubai and they all have it. Find msn messenger works better most of the time. <em>edited by nutty on 27/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:54
Paperchase or borders bith sell the biodegradeable stuff.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:53
Am to C4 this avo so will have a look, many thanks ladies.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:51
As i said in previous post this has been going on for at least a couple of weeks and the error also appears as i try to respond to a thread and will only resume after accessing a page from the history.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:49
I am in springs 15 opp meadows 9 and love this area. The reasons being the community was built with families in mind.Its a 15min walk to shops, they are lovely green areas for the kids to enjoy as well as parks and pools locally, springs 15 has 2 communal pools. Yes the community looks a bit older/established but that is what gives it character and stops it lookinglikie the other generic looking developments in Dubai. I know all my neighbours which is something i very much disliked about living in Umm Sequien 1 for 3 years where i didnt and if the rent hadn't been so cheap we would have been out of there a lot sooner. The fact that we are half way between SHZ road and al khail/emirates road i see as a positive and to be fair will it make that much difference to your life if you have another 3mins in the car? I have beenn in Dubai fopr over 8 years and have lived all over and this is by far my favourite place to live but then this is only my humble oppinion.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:42
Yes unknown territory for me. Will go to boots later. Wouldn't be so bothered if it was just a small lump but these are the big throbbing varity and it turningionto a daily occurance. Hope that you are right and that its at it worst now and when its really hot again they will all just die off. Welcome summer!
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:31
I get this all the time and can usually only access site from history on computer. Please fix!
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:30
Have just done the very cheap at Acacia hotel Ras al khaimah, 250aed/nite or 399aed with waterpark tickets to Iceland waterpark. Hotel on an industrial estate but has very cheap brekkie 19aed and lunch 30aed. Great size pool and free shuttle bus to Al Hamra fort beach hotel. Entertainer vouchers for both hotels make it even better. The waterpark was great and hotel was a great location to explore the surrounding area. 1hour door to door.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:26
Thanks, also live on a big lake but have never been bothered by them but am gonna have to suck it up and buy some RID?
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:24
Ok i know its been done before, but what is the general concenus on reputable agencies that dont cost the earth? I am looking for a full time, live in maid, not going to be starting her own family soon to come and work for us.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 08:28
There is one that will give you cash in the G&D park. Cant remember the name, sorry! Its as you walk in the entrance 2nd or 3rd shop up on the right. Entrance facing the car show rooms. They have lotsofoldpeices displayed in the window. Good trade in price.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 09:01
Been in dubai for 8.5 years and have never seen anything less than a 25fil coin.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 09:00
Depends on the age, how passionate she is about it or is it just another way of rebelling? If did decide to go ahead would escort her to shoots and ask her to think carefully about what jobs she puts herself forward for so as torespect her backround and beliefs. Think she would respond well to discussion rather than being told whatshe can and cannot do. Work with her to find a solution that suits everyone involved.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 08:54
Normally everything opens later in the day on a friday but perhaps try the bastakyia area. If not open,is still lovely to walk round. Could do a abra ride and thenhave lunch and thingsshould be starting to open.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 08:52
Congratulations and best of luck!
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 08:46
If the car seat should be fastened with a shoulder belt then it is not secure to use on aplane. Reason being if their is turbulence etc then the car seat would be at danger of falling forward with your child strapped in it as nothing to hold the back of the seat in place. Being wedged in is not a chance you would take in a car. Think it has to be a 5 point harness for take off and landing or if under 2 then must be on lap. Just read on another site that BA have Britax seats for onboard use so see if you can track down one here. Good luck. <em>edited by nutty on 26/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 08:32
Crib from first night, own room at 6 weeks. Couldn't stand the baby gurggles and cooing in her sleep, Would BF her in her room till she slept through from 10weeks.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 11:03
Carwise went bust. AAA is also in Al Quoz as is esquire.
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 12:03
C4 and spinneys both had it a few weeks ago.
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 12:02
8.5years on and i still do it, dh goes mad as he says we get paid in AED so why bother but i do. I always see it here and usually aramex shop and ship and still works out cheaper. Not for everything but for the things you're not desperate for.
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 11:59
Great wee shop opp Lulu near mall of the Emirates that repaired DH mulberry manbag, called Ndust shoe repairs 04 325 5016. Fixed the bag for 40aed, would have to look closely to see the repair.
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 11:54
Chicco in dubai mall also had covers (their own range) and a good bit cheaper than bumble bee.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 18:56
Ace had an awesome heavy duty nmber that lasted 2/3 summers, do not buy the cheap canvas like ones as they rot very quickly, get the waterproof trapaulin type. Ours covered an 8 seater and cost around 150aed.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 18:10
Have never had to pay to renew, sounds like a money making scheme.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 17:59
Crudely put, check your knickers, this will tell you when you're ovulating. Think egg white.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 17:54
This happened to me too about 4 months after giving birth and lasted for around 2 months, around the time i stopped BF. It goes away. (literally!)
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 17:52
With regards to the dreamfeed i or DH would gently lift DS from crib and hand express some milk onto her lips she would wake up just enough to latch on and feed but without waking up. Alternatively DH would give a bottle of EBM to her and then eventually formula doing it the same way. As she got used to it she would get angry if we didnt get the milk in fast enough, lol! Do not burp baby and dont change nappy unless poo. Keep the lights low and noise free. May take a week or so for baby to get used to it as may wake up more than you would like the first few times but then will become part of the routine as long as you dont talk/stimulate them etc. Try baby rice and cereal as fruit/veg they might not be quite ready for. Best of luck!
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 17:44
Was out early last friday morn and stumbled across 2 garage sales locally to me and the maids/gardeners were going at it hammer and tong wanting everything for 5aed and causing chaos. If this is who you want to attract then put up a few posters locally and let the fun begin.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 13:01
Just saw a new one and he is from the only accredited uk FSA company in Dubai? Problem is he is 27 and wants us to put our money into some sort of bond. No problem, but what does concern me is how much experience he could have with a long term bond at 27. Phoned the company and will be managed more from uk and it has tax benefits, just dont ant to be burned again.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 12:08
Think it would be totally unethical for him to ask you out but if you're getting the vibe then you may have to dig deep and suggest something to him and see what his response is before you go the whole hog and ask him out, ie like where does he hang out on Fri mong? OK maybe see you there.....
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 11:37
Buy the entertainer family book to get BOGOF's and get the timeout kids edition. Just a thought are they bringing their car seats/booster seats with them? You might want to check dubizzle.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:47
Worth every penny towards the last few months, dont like yoga too slow for me normally (cardio freak) but when everything starts to get sore and you start to slow down this is a life saver as i felt like a new woman after doing the classes. I also loved meeting other new mums to be and they are now amongst some of my closest friends and all our children play together. See if the gym offers a monthly package that may save you money.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:43
My DD wouldnt take the aptamil 2 at 6 months (also sick) so continued with the one for a few more weeks then started introducing it once a day etc and now thats whats she on. Midwife i spoke to said there is actually no need to change onto a number 2 (contains more corn syrup which fills them up) and actually better to keep on a numer 1 and give more of.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:39
Try the hungry baby formula if you dont want to start solids just yet you may satisfy him that way or perhaps try increasing the volume of milk you give him at each feed. My DD was on 210ml at 4months even though the cans say wait till 5/6months for this amount but she was one hungry girl. Could also try baby rice/cereal as previosly suggested as it is nearing that time. Dreamfeed helped my dd to sleep through so also worth trying.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:28
Am also not the most demosticated but here's what i do. Buy the ministry of food by jamie oliver(idiots guide to cooking), do a monthly shop (c4)if you like us have a big chest freezer, send DH out with kids for the day and set about cooking up a few meatloafs/lasagnes,chilli/spag bol,curry's and freeze. Put into tuperware in portion sizes or wrap in foil and defrost as you need and serve with frozen/fresh veg boiled or steamed. I also do a weekly shop for the fresh fuit/ bread/milk etc. Actually finds this saves us money than doing it weekly. Also do the same with the baby's purees, make abig batch/freeze and alternate. Prefer to iron when its just been washed and hang rather than leave to build up but to be honest would rather send it out to be done. Always clean up as you go along rather than let it build up most jobs are easier to handle if you do it in small chunks. Dont beat yourself up about this and dont compare yourself to anyone else, we all have different strenths and do you really want your tombstone to read hereith lies the best housewife?
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:11
Porsche garage on SZY rd did a great job on my car and was reasonable believe it or not.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 07:41
You can buy a tourist pass online and visit many attractions for a discounted price. Helicopter outover the statue of liberty, hudson river cruise, walk over the manhattan bridge, wall street, stock exchange, radio city hall, SOHO, MOMA, top of the rock, times square, canal street for fake goods, china town for the best chinese food, flat iron building, empire state, MACY's show passport to get disount vouher booklet. Must make sure you go to the theatre, get discount tickts fromTKTS booth in times square at 3pm for same day shows. Must go to woodbury common outletmall, take coach from port authoruty for 1 hour and get ready to shop!!! Love NYC been around 20 times, am v jelous as wont be back for a while. <em>edited by nutty on 21/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 07:34
Had problems recently and saw Dr. Rolef at Healthbay polyclinic. Very thorough and was diagnosed quite quickly.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 17:27
Vodka or any white spirit.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 09:19
I'm very sorry to hear that this happened to your daughter. It is perhaps worth reporting to the police as maybe he will not be charged btu they do keep a record and if it happens again then a case will be filed. I had a bad experience with a well known desert safari company a few years ago where the driver would only allow me to sit in the front and kept trying to find excuses to touch me IE helping me in and out of the car and touching my arm etc when he spoke. A few days after the trip he kept calling my house number even though had booked it through my mobiule no and was seen outside my apartment building, contacted the police and gave a statement and never heard from him again. These vermin rely on young girls not saying anything and questioning themselves and should be brought to justice.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 09:13
Whistles, Hobbs, Phase Eight, Jigsaw, Laura Ashley. <em>edited by nutty on 20/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 21:07
Thanks for the info,we are booked for the easter weekend for 2 nights and am really looking forward to getting away.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 20:34
What type? How many bedrooms?Maids room? Road facing? Veiw? Thanks
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 10:20
My 7 month old daughter sleeps in vest, babygrow and a 1 tog sleeping bag wih ac on 23/24. Have used this combo from 6 weeks (swaddled before). Try with and without the vest. Good luck!
 
 
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