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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 09:43
Hi Mustella is a great product ! it might not feel very thick and emollient but the mustella stellatopia range is perfect for dry skin another good product my dr advised was cetaphil - you can get it an any pharmacy If however the eczema is not leaving you might need something like cutivate (.05% hydrocortisone) or locoid - 1% I was hesitant about using creams with cortisone but - you really just need to use a very little amount for it to be effective and very quickly makes your child feel better we took the cautious method - and the area just ended up getting a secondary infection from her scratching it and we ended needed antibiotics to clear it up so now when we notice her reacting to something we just put cutivate cream on the affected area and fenistildrops (antihistamine) and in no time she is sorted out btwMy daughter has excessive eczema and allergies - i tried changing detergents , restricting certain type foods etc but dr loubser (a highly recommended allergist and immunologist ) says we should use non-bio washing powder (like purex) and just continually moisturise the area
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 08:46
both are good schools but different curriculum s al raha - international bacclaurette gems american - american curriculum so it more a decision of which curriculum you want to follow where you going to live after ad matters - as it is better to choose a curriculum that you can continue after your life in ad personally i prefer the british curriculum as it is a bit more structured academic wise but otherwise I really likes gems lovely facilities & staff when we did a school tour
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 13:24
welcome to the neighbourhood! my first child was also 20 months when no2 arrived at the time i lived in the marina but found it didn't matter where you lived with 2 small kids - you days go just bathing feeding and sending them to bed ...lol there are 2 parks in al reef - so walks to the park to allow your 20 month to run around and you to get some fresh air sand meet other mums might be all you would be able to manage in the first few months anyway there are some kids activities nearby
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 22:12
Hey I make all sorts of personalised stuff, i have a cool little machine that allows me to print and cut to any size I recently made some personalised stickers for hershey's I can definitely design something for lindt chocolates to get an idea of things i make - check out my page http://www.facebook.com/Personaliseituae
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 22:08
for us the choco dates have always been a hit then there are also unique frames etc featuring camels or dubai building - in gallery one but for our nieces in their teens - anything branded - you can pick up some really nice things in outlet mall
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 21:59
hi i live in al reef villa's in abu dhabi there is someone collecting formula for an orphanage in ethopia the whole community is coming together with many people trying to help with the collection even trying to get good rates to get it shipped across i am sure they would appreciate this how can i contact you ?
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 21:59
hi i live in al reef villa's in abu dhabi there is someone collecting formula for an orphanage in ethopia the whole community is coming together with many people trying to help with the collection even trying to get good rates to get it shipped across i am sure they would appreciate this how can i contact you ?
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 12:35
Hi - tried PU/PD as suggested by baby whisperer it works! but you need a lot of willpower and patience for all his naps and bedtime i would just wrap him up and place a hand on him till he slept but then we forgot how crazy life is without a routine and went of the wagon for a while by which time he was older so we saw cecile de scaly - she runs baby sense in dubai charger around 250aed per session she worked out a routine for us and was available on the phone / email for additional support following her advice we moved him into the nursery (out of our room) and did CIO when your doing it it doesn't feel right - as a mother your instincts tell you to run and carry your baby but the reality it works after 3 days he started going to bed with no issues now at 3 years old - we read him a story - pray and say goodnight - and he sleeps till around 7am when he is tired - he can go to bed with no issues even during the day my daughter on the other hand - has allergies etc so we didn't do any form of sleep - and we can see the major difference
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 22:19
Hi JPS1 Do you have the contact numbers for the maid agency? and what the typical costs are I am currently using an agency maid for 2-4 hours a day - so i think its about time we got a full-time live in maid thanks in advance
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 21:17
Try this company this lady can make cupcake topper made out of edible paper that you just place on the cupcakes http://www.facebook.com/CarebearCreation?fref=ts another option would be to just print out the characters - stick them back to back with a toothpick in the centre - and wall you have cake toppers
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 22:09
the use is full of expats - i think maybe 75 - 85 % expats so regardless of where you live - you won't be alone lots of people from the uk all over the country also you can use this time in the uae. as an opportunity to meet other nationalities and gain a wider view of the world there are a lot of groups - so sooner or later you and your little one will make lots of friends! mums n tots group http://www.facebook.com/groups/46655216731/10151234073306732/?notif_t=group_activity for al reef http://www.facebook.com/groups/265463033475592/
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 22:02
clove will help the tooth ache else voltaren!
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 21:59
I think a lot of us expats have this same issue -more or less being away from our family and home - i think we crave that connection to where we come from and it hurts when family doesn't take the time - to call or text or mail (especially since all of these methods are so easily accessible ) and somehow everyone thinks we have lots of money which has replaced our hearts and need for love and affection from our families and if you have a better life - you deserve it - you left behind your home -your family you should leave it as it is - you where hurt at their actions but still contact them sooner or later they will realise you weren't expecting preferential treatment because you pay for the holidays but because you are family can d care about them and should care about you too!
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 21:42
maybe sort of tell her - if she is an otherwise good friend - knowing why she is losing friends might help understand the boundaries of friendships and help her to make and keep friends in the future maybe she is just very comfortable with you and considers you a real friend and calls you without thinking - so if you stop accepting her calls - and pretends to busy all the time - she will get the message - but will probably be very hurt along the way - trying to figure out why the friendship died - so if she is a generally good person - help her grow as a person - its not your responsibility but its an option
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 21:34
desco and spectrum - various locations all over dubai and abu dhabi I design personalised stuff for companies and private parties and use them a lot their prices are reasonable and staff very helpful
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 14:38
really i would love a villa and big garden ! and would prefer KCA as its closer to the schools and shops The prices we came acoss where as follows In al reef the villas where listed at 110 k for a 3 bed (we didn't look inside) in al raha gardens townhouses from 150k al raha villas - 165k khalifa city A standalone villas from 180k we saw shared villas for 110k and they where not nice at all if you find anything better pls let us know Hi When we came out in December, we spent a day looking round and went to Al Reef area, it was ok but not what we were looking for, we found that the Villas we looked at were small and very compact, and the gardens to be to small for our little one, even the ones we saw with Pools in were still very small. We can get standalone Villas with a pool and quite a large garden in KCA for the same price pretty much.
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 13:53
I'm currently in the same position my ds will be 3 in feb not in nursery and loves soccer and interacting with other children but nothing really on offer for his age group
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 13:50
Hi - we also moving to abu dhabi - currently in dubai and have been driving down looking at places initially we wanted a villa in khalifa cityA - but to be honest after living in dubai - its a bit dire - ant around with agents thats showed us mainly shared villas - that i just can't see myself living in the places i did find that where nice - where al rah a gardens and al reef . al raha gardens - is an alder development you just go to their offices opposite the road from the villas - they give you a few key and you can go look at the villas at your leisure but these tend to be more expensive villas another option is al reef - nice community not too far from the airport this is probably where we will be moving to happy house hunting !
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 22:55
Hey For my first pregnancy - i too had too sac's but only one heart beat eventually the second one just disappeared - i remember having light spotting and the doctor putting me on duphaston - but can't remember if that was before or after seeing the embryo (i found out i was pregnant - and it took 3 visits before we saw anything on the ultrasound - just had to watch the hog levels go up and hope) i think we saw two for two visits then - just one very strong heartbeat - with no complications thereafter - he was 10 days overdue but other than that everything happened as the books described congratulations
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 23:05
sounds more like he is a bit selfish - how has he supported you ? and made your life easier? or is he on of those who expects you to take care of the house the kids and still do everything for him? has he entertained the kids or taken care of dinner a few nights a week so you had a chance to relax and give more into the relationship between the two of you? I mean they are his kids too and your his wife what has he done in the last 6 years to make you feel special and loved ?
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 21:46
about a year ago - it was 50aed - but they will only embroid unto items purchased from their store thank u all so much.. ill try the pottery barn as it looks good on the website and pretty much what im looking for... any idea on the prices? im assuming it to be double than what mentioned on the website. http://www.potterybarnkids.com/shop/baby/personalization-shop-for-baby/personalization-blankets-baby/ <em>edited by SA_Babe on 19/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 09:06
Check this page out http://www.facebook.com/Personaliseituae?fref=ts They can make a any name / graphic into a suede / plain fabric iron-on So you just get a blanket that you like Then just get them to make the name and dob in suede / plain fabric or even swarovski crystals and just iron on the personalised name /graphic to the position you prefer Prices starts at 10 aed. for a 5cm x 10cm design! Im looking for a personalized blanket for the baby..the ones tht have been mentioned on the threads before are either not of very good quality or design. I want a simple blanket with name and dob. Something along this line http://www.personalizationmall.com/Blue-Velour-Personalized-Baby-Blanket-p9121.prod Has anyone seen it or got it done locally. Thanks a lot. <em>edited by SA_Babe on 19/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 15:13
Hey I was told my LO - now 3yr old DS was born with a tongue tie - so latching on was almost impossible - until the lactation consultant at city at the time - doretta - showed me how to breast feed him using this weird mustella breast shields Thankfully this was done while we were still in hospital the ped at the time told me - we can consider operating as well but if we don't have problems to just leave him - but he will have a lisp we chose not to operate by 2 months he was able to breastfeed without the shields and now at 2.10 months he talks none stop - but with a slight lisp I think in an odd way it adds character so glad we didn't operate if you don't have a dr you have to operate with maybe get a few opinions - from your lactation consultant and one or 2 paediatricians before you make the firm decision to operate especially in the mouth i think make sure you really have to before you do it
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 12:51
Not that i am saying the OP is doing this - but there has been many a thread on here of posters offloading their dud (sorry wonderful maids) Just saying that i would be very very wary of a "wonderful" maid - as we know how hard they are to come by. you know that makes a lot of sense ! Its easier to find a bigger apartment or outside living arrangements than a lovely nanny!
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 12:49
Worse than annoying MIL are annoying needy SIL At least MIL can be credited with raising a man worthy of marriage and your love SIL on the other hand - I just don't know Mine decided to visit me when my second child was born - but instead of pampering the kids and occupying no1, she spent her time shopping for her kids (with me driving her around and the 2 little babies in tow ), or re-arranging my house, she's short - so most of the kitchen items were placed in low cupboards, I'm tall so bending after a c-section was not fun! And her reasoning - she's finicky like that, so instead of relaxing and catching up on sleep I had a SIL who kept me up while she re-arranged my house - and now she is always telling on bb how tough their life is financially (but i think lots of dxb. expats of "family" like that tho so if you have a nice set of "in-laws" treasure them!
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 10:13
Hey I just login in to go to the classified section to start looking for a helper Need one desperately! Please can you send me you / your nanny's contact details on sandbox treasures @ gmail.com
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 23:42
I am so new at this (all the homemade, DIY stuff) and totally clueless. Where can i get - 1) Bulk sized baking soda boxes 2) Good quality essential oils 3) Small glass jars, small tins (for vapor rub), spray bottles 4) Beeswax I am sorry if i am asking the obvious, but with a baby in the house i don't want to go on a wild goose chase. TIA what do you use this stuff for ?
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 23:39
homes r us currently has a four poster bed with the cottage chic look they also have some children's furniture that look very nice
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 20:42
I am in the same boat had moment when i thought i should just give up but with no other support system - I need a maid Did a search on EW and it seems Howdra is agency that places maids
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 20:40
http://www.woolworths.co.za/ Just checked free delivery till tomorrow prices are more cost effective than specialised florists as they are essentially a supermarket chain ...but considered to be one of the best .. so the quality is really good I recently sent someone champagne, chocolates and flowers - and they loved it!
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 20:36
under 6 months they still need a lot of sleep and both of mine where up in average 2 hours then took a 1.5-2hours nap with no1 it was easy - he would rub eyes i knew he was sleepy and sent him to bed no2 was difficult (still is) if she has been up for 2 hours and shows signs of crankiness and pput her to bed when they awake i try to spend time with them, having tea and catching up on EW or sometimes doing chores in the room they are in knowing i get to the housework and cooking when they asleep this made life a lot less stressful! this is more or less how we handled our day wakeup - breakfast play - and light tidying up 9am - put baby down for first nap cleanup the house and attempted to get supper going 11am - feed baby clean up after baby
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 20:28
Its nice to have phillipino's reply and tell us what the phillipines are really like too often - a few bad experiences with oppurtunitistic / just plain dumb ppl - make ppl assume all philipinos are the same. Their are allot of smart and intelligent phllipino's with good values in the UAE - and it is sad that they are discriminated against simply because more people from their country work as maids
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 20:24
Netflorist - big and recognised company or woolworths .co . za There are apart of the same chain as M&S or wait rose - I usually get flowers, cakes, chocs, gift hampers and get them to wrap it up for me i think it is free delivery till the 3 dec
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 23:24
I met her at a play-date and was not really comfortable with her methods and experience she didn't seem to know a lot of basic things about sleep training (that i read in baby wise, baby whisperer and gina ford). But then again it was a short time - and i just heard the advice she was giving mothers without knowing the complete story on either side. I guess the thing that put me off was her likening disciplining children to breaking a horse. and while i used CIO with my DS and routines to get both my children to eat and sleep at the appropriate times - I prefer the "loving your children on purpose" method . (which sounded like the perfect solution prior to actually having the children ..lol) but it did teach me I found i get more co-operation when I explain and prepare them for whats coming e.g where we going and what they need to do - i also give them choices - where i limit the choices to 2 options so i am still the parent in control but they get to affirm their independence by making some choices. (it doesn't always work - but generally we have peace with this method) but sometimes When they respond with aggression or just bad behaviour that makes me wanna scream myself - we use TIMEOUT Basically I take them and place them on a naughty chair or a naughty corner ..... its a place that is otherwise boring - where they are close enough to hear and see . timeout time is 1 minute per age of the child at the end of the minute - i give a hug and explain why the behaviour was wrong and ask for an apology i try to keep the language short and to the point (hard for me to do !) the first few times tho - time out was more like i place him in timeout - he follows me - i carry him back ....until finally he gets the message now he sometimes goes to the naughty corner himself ! i think sometimes they just need a few minutes to collect themselves or just get the frustration of not being able to articulate their feeling out and a boring corner might actually ne what they need!
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 20:43
:( It doesn't work for everyone :( but i did find something else that works on everyone (my son, daughter and myself) Epimax Junior ( i bought in South Africa - still have enough so haven't looked for a local supply) Almost all my cousins use it on their kids so one day when i couldn't find my kids cream i used and was so amazed at how nice and smooth their skin was that i went out and bought some! Regarding Mustella - it is a good product My son was prescribed it as a baby by dr syed rais ahmed at city hospital and within days his skin was completely soft smooth and silky (i also tried the bum cream it burnt him - but i did have the product for quite some time in my baby bag - so it could have gotten bad) but anyway the other creams worked so well so i just continued using them and when my Daughter was born - the only products i used on her was the mustella - but the rash just never went away a dr in jbr - dr delia i think recommended iricar (homeopathic option)/ locoid(contains 1% hydrocoritson) eventually i just used - and almost immediately I could see results but i don't like using cortisone on a baby so i was really glad when i found the epimax another thing that i realised - sometimes you also need to treat the source - for my daughter it is allergies - whenever she eats something she shouldn't - her elbows and ankles turn red and she gets a rash - so then i take note of the last food she ate and try to avoid until she is a bit older
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 22:02
Hey I had it with both my kids - from about 16 weeks and it got worse as time went on There were some days when the spd along with shooting pains from the stiatica nerve that literally left me unable to move or turn over - on these day I got a full body massage and it really really help (with a few hours would be able to walk again) I was obviously pregnant so the ladies were careful to make it more of a gentle relaxing massage ...instead of laying on my back ...i would lie on my right side then left side It really helped with my back pain also I made sure they avoided the ankle area (apparently massage here can induce labour)
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 21:56
I have no experience with that, but ... as we are leaving Dubai very soon, I am looking for a nice family for our FANTASTIC maid (filipina). I can definitely recommend her. She lived 4 years with us, was never a day sick and always doing her work with a smile. She is excellent in cleaning, ironing, ... and has a talent for cooking. I could really use a helper - so please mail me your contact details and maybe we can arrange an interview ? sandboxtreasures @ gmail
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 14:49
Congratulations Was you not so long ago - new in Dubai, pregnant and wanting something familiar to home Now two babies later - both delivered in City Hospital - I can tell you that the most important thing that you need for your first baby is a gynea that is "motherly" - basically someone who has a good bedside manner and will patiently listen to all your concerns then put you at ease So now at the beginning visit a few - and see who you feel comfortable with Try to get a Dr - who will give you their mobile number and is willing to take your call when your stressed out and need your doctors assurance Their are a lot of recommended dr's on EW - but everybody is trying to go to them - and as a result they are very busy and just cannot give everyone the required time - some hospitals are running production lines so now at the beginning of your pregnancy go and visit a few places - and see which place makes you comfortable I delivered my first child with dr ebrahim from city - martie(south african head midwife at the time) recommended him - and i have to say - at all times I felt confident in his abilities, I ended up having an emergency c section - but wasn't at any point forced into a c - so i would recommend him in general - but he doesn't have the easiest bedside manner which you might need during your first delivery My friends delivered with - dr grace. at dubai mall - she delivers in city and american hospital Dr Justine at life line medical centre in JBR - I love and recommend but she doesn't do deliveries anymore - but can see you up until 20 weeks she is very motherly very caring and very cautious Their is a midwife - cecile - BabySenseDubai on Facebook She offers prenatal classes and then when the baby is born is can assist with breastfeeding and putting your baby on a good routine btw - city hospital also has a lactation consultant that will visit you after you deliver to help with breastfeeding a book i found really useful when the baby arrived was - baby whisperer it was a sort of guide on what to do - now that the baby is here (i had read alot of pregnancy books but nothing about how to bath feed or put baby on a routine when he arrived) anyway - good luck and give us a shout if you need any info
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 12:50
As a previous poster stated - thier are always 2 sides to the story When hiring someone who is going to come into your home and be apart of your family - it would be advisable to get good references and possibly a trial period Having a few conversations with someone is not the same as living with them and being thier employer our maid who is generally a nice lady with what i consider generally good morals and manners - cleaning nothing stellar - and my kids love her plus will work her days off for extra pay (or in exchange for other days off) and i thought wow - how lucky are we that she is soo accomdating to our needs especially when DH or I have to attend classed on a weekend BUT she has made friends on the bus she takes to her aunts house on her days off who have been filling her with all sorts of ideas on how she can made more money working partime or for a western family etc etc Thankfully for us - the aunt who brought it to our attention - so we wont be renewing her contract and wont be banning her, so she is probably going to look for a new job and we dont know what she is going to be telling them so my recommendation is - be sure and get both sides of the story once you pay that 5000aed you have to either wait out the year or lose that money before you hire someone else
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 12:16
they also have a grilled chicken with mushroom sauce and chips which is really yum (and its decent adults portion!)
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 12:06
I'm sure if you offer the min salary - the person would probably be happy to have the privacy and convienience of having her own apt Most maids rooms are like closets/storeroom sizes ! i also saw ad's in the classifieds for maids looking for accomadation for themselves and husbands and willing to work a couple hours a day for it (not sure how legal this is, to pay with acc )
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 17:26
sounds like she considers herself family tho that said - when my freinds and family get together we usually sort out the kids first then we sit down to eat sometimes i think helpers have a better deal uninterupted meals, afternoons off, actual lunch breaks and whole days off on the weekend even with a helper i feel like a work 24/7 7days a week!
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 16:26
Is 15 days in Cape Town enough to see and experience most of the touristy things? Or is it too long? Will the kids be bored? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks no - its probably just right vineyards, seafood, watersports, hiking, etc etc - i'm getting jealous just think about it
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 15:59
JPS1 - ramadan starts around the time that you are arriving so along with the heat - its going to be no eating or drinking in public (but there is a bit of lea way for pregnant women and small children) where will you be staying ? other facebook groups you should checkout are marina mums jbr sandpit breastfeeding mums in dubai most things slow down during the summer (becuase thats when everyone is travelling to escape the heat ) but dubai comes alive and a dream to live in when the weather cools down if you need help with your kids during the delivery or just to get some quite time with the newbie - I have a 30 month old boy - who loves playdates (and a maid to help with the chaos) you can mail me on sandboxtreasures @ gmail . com <em>edited by SA_Babe on 06/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 19:12
I remember enquiring with a few one come to mind howdra - initial few of 5000 ( i think) then 2500 pm plus toiletries and food allowance the agency fees include visa costs medical fees basic training and flight home min was 3 months else you can use helping hands 25 aed per hour and also many look up the fairy godmothers on facebook it was setup by a doula in dubai (might be useful during your delivery) and they aim to pair fairies (new mums in dubai) to godmothers (older women who miss thier grandchildren)
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 19:03
10 per adult childs under 2 or 3 not sure which are free and yes lots of fun basically an indoor funfair with some shopping thrown (this is dubai after all!) Hi All Thinking of visiting Modesh world on sat with three 7 yr olds... Can anybody advise if its fun and the costs...? TIA x
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 12:39
Hi ladies please send me a copy too wouldnt mind more info. thanks <em>edited by SA_Babe on 05/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 11:29
Dragonmart :) if your looking for stickers and the like i think you get better options in lulu and carrefour but for curtains - def dragonmart
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 11:27
Laura Ashley - dubai mall - and they are currently on sale! Wish i had a nursery to decorate - the wall paper, etc is soooo lovely and reasonably priced (on the sale)
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 23:48
HI All Need some help finding a venue for a baby christening I managed to find a venue at 50aed pp which i think is really good but the decor doesnt really match my theme (pretty in pink garden high tea) I basically need a venue with tables and chairs covered in white and would allow me to add lots of pink balloons favors center pieces that would bring the garden idea to life any ideas? or reasonably priced venue that would allow me to do my own catering really appreciate any help pulling my hair out ! want it to be a special event for my little lady just need to find the right venue on my limited venue
 
 
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Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa

A Restful and Luxurious Getaway in Bali, Indonesia

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

House in Husavik

10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

The Real Expat: Finding Your Anchor and True Belonging

The Real Expat: Finding Your Anchor and True Belonging

Finding Meaning in Your Expat Experience

Finding Meaning in Your Expat Experience

12 Inspirational Thoughts for women in Dubai to remember this International Women’s Day

12 Inspirational Thoughts for Women in Dubai to Remember This International Women’s Day

Top 5 Places to Visit While Living in Visiting Western Australia

Top 5 Places to Visit While Living in Visiting Western Australia

10 Things to Do in the Northern Island of New Zealand

10 Things to Do in the Northern Island of New Zealand

Top 5 English-Speaking Countries for Expats

Top 5 English-Speaking Countries for Expats