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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 09:44
What my mom used to do yolks ago was to soak the shirt in bleach for a while and scrub it before putting it in the wash. Usu helps if you have a wet toilet :) why a wet toilet? bit worried about bleach, as some of the shirts are light coloured - blues etc oh...when you need to scrub it with a brush, how are you going to do it? hhmm.. if it's not white, then I'm not sure. what about the bleach for coloured clothes?
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 09:38
What my mom used to do yolks ago was to soak the shirt in bleach for a while and scrub it before putting it in the wash. Usu helps if you have a wet toilet :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 09:27
The power of 'goodbye' ladies.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 20:54
I would. But only if my LO loves taking photos, which she does. lol You have to make sure that it pays tho.. if not, I don't bother.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 14:09
not possible to apply it online? like british passports, it's applied in uk so the forms are available online to be mailed to the uk to be processed.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 12:16
I really want to move on but the first steps are the hardest. always!! but once you've done that, you turn back and actually think now why didn't i do that earlier. :cool:
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 11:55
Everyone has seen the jealousy...and we have spoken about it but obviously its not something she will admit... They both have friends overseas and keep in touch with them...its not uncommon for them to have friends abroad...one even had a long distance relationship and managed to keep that going... Its not the distance that got in the way for sure...we have always been intouch even when we went on family holidays... Friends that I thought wouldn't get in touch have made it so much easier for me to settle down here...and talking about facebook...it was the girls birthday yesterday and I went to leave a message but now I've been blocked to do that...I've tried and tried but i hit dead ends...My mind is telling me to stop but my heart is telling me to sort it out...but i don't want to look like a push over if you know what I mean. I know I made the decision to move and I know it won't be the same...but i'm sure this is not normal, its came to a point were I thought if they were not happy for me on my wedding day why on earth would they be happy to hear i'm pregnant... hhmm..it's gonna be tough but try to forget about making them happy. it's all about you now. lets start. firstly, CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy!!! secondly, maybe it's your pregnancy hormones that's making you double depressed. DON"T!! how you feel will affect how your bubba feels, even though bubba's not fully formed yet. always remember this.. you want a happy baby, momma's gotta be happy you hear!! post it on your wall, if you want to. people who truly care will send their congrats. and be eternally grateful that you have a hubby who truly loves you. meet new people. I've met some here in dubai who have become my closest friends even though they've moved on. hugs to you new momma!! it's mothers day soon. get hubs to treat you to something nice. and enjoy it!! you deserve it!! S
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 11:27
[ Personally any of my close friends who dont have my back or ***** about me behind my back are no longer friends of mine Sometimes you find out the hard way. I would cut them out of your life. Sorry to sound blunt but my friends are like my family and we we would never do that to each other. You can always make new, decent friends :-) agreed. but maybe you are thinking too much about this? maybe you are expecting too much? But then again, you're not telling the whole story. make new ones. Life's too short to be upset about it.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 10:42
personally..i wear them both on my left hand.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 09:28
there's loads of empty villas in sharjah..
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 09:26
well.. can't you bring the boys to water theme parks instead? like wild wadi, atlantis and aqua venture? bet they're more fun then just a regular pool
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 18:11
I've recently got a new dog and take him for a walk twice a day. Mornings are not a problem. In the evenings however, it's like all the wierdo's in Mirdif come out to play. I get blacked out cars pull up next to me, hover silently and ominously and then screech off at a hundred miles an hour. Others wind their windows down and leer. Others beep and drive on. Others beep and stop a little further up waiting for me to catch up (I turn direction and return home). I've even had a camera flash at me through the darkness with no person in sight. I dress in jeans and shirt, nothing suggestive or innapropriate. Frankly it's really creeping me out but I don't want to have to take hubby with me each time I take doggy out. Does this happen to anyone else? :( maybe it's your dog they like. what breed is it? have you registered it?
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 17:17
I'm sorry you and your daughter is going through this. I found a trick when people stare at me or my family for no reason. i give the biggest smile, wave and say hello. that way, they get caught 'red handed' for staring and blush away. then while smiling, i say the 'nicest' things about them under my breath. lol :D well, that helped me..
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 23:26
'I think the reason is because they are overwhelmed with this little person and doesn't know what to do'. Yes true, but the difference is the mum has to get on and do it. If my friend had just thrown her hands up and not bothered, then gone out and got drunk every night like her husband did her kids would have been 1 at best, adopted by social services, 2 at worst, dead. It's not an excuse. i didn't say it's an excuse, just a reason. and yes, I truly agree with you. that's why I also added that there is no manual on how to bring up a child.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 22:41
I think most DH who's going through a first born is like yours. Mine was. Then I got this advise.. which I found worked. When DH came back from work, I let him off for an hour. Then, I 'dumped' my LO and walked away. When DH comes running after, I say, well, the child is yours too. The child needs to spend time with daddy. And I need a shower. :D I think the reason is because they are overwhelmed with this little person and doesn't know what to do. Which DH finally confessed. I told DH, I don't either. There isn't a manual on how to handle a baby. Shall we do it together? Works! Now, DH loves spending time with LO. Chin up..it will get better. oh btw, it is ok for your place to be like a *** sty the first few months.. mine was. If DH didn't like it, he can jolly well do the cleaning. And also, I read in a baby mag, it's ok for the baby, kinda builds up the immune system..lol
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 23:10
I honestly don't know what a British accent is! If one is from Britain the accet is either English, Welsh, Scottish or Irish. All very different accents. oh well, they've got the london accent, the northern accent, the cornish accent and the southern accent.. take your pick. :D
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:07
Didn't know maid's duties included walking the dog. tsk tsk tsk not just walking but apparently losing as well...obviously a specialised job - not everyone could do it.... roflmao!!!
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:04
Hi there, Ive been going through IVF with dr Fakih and have been lucky enough to get a positive result!! :) I was just wondering for those who have been through the same thing. How long do we stay with Dr fakih before we change over to another OB/gyno. is there a certain period they need to keep monitoring me? Also I have OHSS and am extremely bloated and sore any tips for this? Congrats!!!! HOwever if you have this posted onto the other thread ( babies and bumps) you'll probably get a better response. S
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:04
Didn't know maid's duties included walking the dog. tsk tsk tsk
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:00
hahahhaah..that is too funny!!!!!
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 20:48
are you looking to be trained or you need a session for something? like stop smoking etc
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 15:38
union co op near safe park, upstairs
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 10:59
Hi Ladies, Its my husbands 28th birthday on Tuesday and its our first birthday together since we got married and moved out here. I am 4 months pregnant and a house wife and I really want to do something special for him other than cooking him a home cooked meal. He has already taken Thursday off and will take me to a resort for the day, however I feel like doing something special for him but I just don't know what? If you have any ideas I would be so grateful. Thanks x spend the day at the spa?
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 10:37
Keeping in mind that your little one will have no idea what's going on ;) , keep it simple. Make sure the timing suits her nap routine so she's not overtired and upset. I'd suggest keeping it short & quiet. All of the people alone can be overwhelming for the birthday girl. Celebrate your first year as parents, take a few photos of the birthday girl and a cake then send everyone home while she naps. :) don't think that's what she wanted. it's also in the main forum. her dd's actual birthday is earlier and the guests wants to go to church in the day (as she's celebrating on friday) so they wanted a night time thing. I think OP, if you just have ordered some lovely dishes and do a bit in the house, at least they can blow the cake for your DD then she can hop to bed in peace while the adults can continue. :)
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 09:13
Why are you doing it if it's mainly adults attending? Why don't you do it as a family in the morning and spend the day with the birthday girl?
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 10:07
thank you shjbelle, very helpful. Now how do you ask someone if their mamma has official ID in Amharic, lol hhmm... google? :\: :D
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:40
Makes me think that if i should just buy all the local papers just to check if they've illegally used my photos. :cool:
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:37
Maid is getting her first salary and has said she wants to send it home, I have been told Western Union is the best for this? Is there one in Mirdif? Maid doesnt speak English so I will need to do it for her, do I need any paperwork? Thanks there are loads in MCC. no no paperwork needed. just who is going to collect it and if i'm not mistaken, their id number. then you will be given the MTCN number, which you have to give the person over there. Person in Ethiopia will need the amount being received, can be in AED or their local currency and produce and official id.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:34
yes!! call them!!
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:55
legally in this country, you are not allow to help anyone in public. it doesn't matter if you are qualified or not. That is what I thought. I can see to a point where they are coming from, like you don't want someone with no clue making things worse just because they are enthusiastic, but on the other hand I am sure everyone would appreciate it if someone was there to maybe save them or their loved one in an emergency before the ambulance arrived. i agree with everyone that we should know it. but how i wish that we are legally supported too. I know! At the moment I would be absolutely helpless if I came across someone injured, not because I don't know what to do I did have some training way back when - but because I would be torn between doing what is the right thing and fear of being sued and put in jail for doing so. But tell me who, that has any conscience can just stand and watch someone in agony/ need of help? absolutely!!
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:38
legally in this country, you are not allow to help anyone in public. it doesn't matter if you are qualified or not. That is what I thought. I can see to a point where they are coming from, like you don't want someone with no clue making things worse just because they are enthusiastic, but on the other hand I am sure everyone would appreciate it if someone was there to maybe save them or their loved one in an emergency before the ambulance arrived. i agree with everyone that we should know it. but how i wish that we are legally supported too.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:29
legally in this country, you are not allow to help anyone in public. it doesn't matter if you are qualified or not.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:47
:D eeww.. she gave you her used item? lol is it branded? hahah.. turn it the other way round then. tell her, ok in that case, why don't you bring her to 'here pick the most ridiculous expensive shop you can find' and let her choose a bag for you . she's paying so take that advantage. hahahah Yes it was very used and definitely not my type of thing. I couldn't stand having her here to visit so she has never had an invite (neither has MIL even though she kept hinting). oh.. hugs to you. be brave bunnykins. they do say, when you marry a man, you do marry the family. yikes!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:44
:D eeww.. she gave you her used item? lol is it branded? hahah.. turn it the other way round then. tell her, ok in that case, why don't you bring her to 'here pick the most ridiculous expensive shop you can find' and let her choose a bag for you . she's paying so take that advantage. hahahah
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:31
I would not have been happy to allow someone else to take over my wedding, even at the risk of alienating them. If she really wanted to help she would have offered her expertise but not have taken over. She sounds manipulative to me. My MIL and her are both manipulative and quite controlling. Funny story. Same sister didn't like the purse I had so gave me another one. When I said I was happy with my own (5 times) she gave it to my husband and told him to ask me to use it. As you can imagine I wasn't happy. OMG. it is funny in one way. tell us, was it an expensive one that she bought to replace yours?
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:30
sorry bout that. don't mean it in a bad way. :D
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:26
I'm in two minds... On one hand I totally understand that you didn't want to be railroaded and it was your wedding. On the other hand you may have cut your nose off to spite your face and have ended up with no party where you would have been centre of attention, no matter who organised it. That is true. I could have cut my nose off to spite my face, but am no so worried about the "wedding" itself any more (Hubby and I are planning a renewal ceremony in a year where we will have the wedding we had organized in the first place), but more about the continual interference from this sister. There is nothing that she can't keep her nose out of. Marriage, finances, my choice of clothing and purses. eek right.. so either ignore her interference or get your DH to talk to her to back off.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:19
Send an email, I take it that she is not in the same country as you are atm, and say thank you so much for her help and it has taken a burden off you. However, if she can please include , here you list what YOU want to see at YOUR wedding, and then say it would be such a lovely thing for you since it's your one and only time. Also, say that you understand she has the experience of organising such things but it is your dream to have those things included. then wait for her reply. :D
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 10:32
If you are talking about the wildlife centre it is on the Airport road - continue after the airport for 2 junctions and you will see the wildlife centre on your left, you exit to the right and take the overpass. Also on the airport road is the discovery centre, great for little ones to play and really cheap, just remember to take your own food and drink. wow!! considering i pass this route every time, i'm surprised I don't even know this.. Thanks!! :)
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 09:14
bought my vicks for bubba at boots. :)
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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 09:24
Hi Lolly, Congratulations!! Reading EW, I realise there are a couple of categories how ladies here choose where to give birth. a) how popular the hospital is b) how good the doctor is c) how 'serious' the pregnancy is (high risk or normal) do you have a regular gynae? if not, ask for recommendations. Personally, I was seeing Dr Andrea Farhat who was then with International Modern Hospital and I went with her. Even tho, I don't live close to the hospital, I was choose her as I was very comfortable with her. I now know that Dr Andrea has her own clinic at Al Wasl Road. I can't recommend anyone else. Do ask. S
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 16:50
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.234424936582402.66753.210598638965032&type=3 see if it's like this.. i wudn't mind paying for it. edited by shjbelle on 23/02/2012 no sorry, still looks like a pile of nappies trying not to look like a pile of nappies..... the duck ones on here looked cute (and not so much like a pile of nappies lol) http://www.nappycakeshop.co.uk/ ppsstt.. nappies hidden behind the towel ;)
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 16:21
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.234424936582402.66753.210598638965032&type=3 see if it's like this.. i wudn't mind paying for it. <em>edited by shjbelle on 23/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 16:19
if anyone's interested... http://undomesticateddabbler.blogspot.com/p/custom-orders.html is that it? gosh. wouldn't order THAT! ohhhh.. i see...nothing like the ones on NMRN's link below - they actually looked nice. Sorry but these look very home-made, just a pile of nappies tied up. Still what do i know - before today i'd never even heard of them lol exactly. hang on. i'll do a search on proper ones
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 16:01
We didn't get a nappy bag this time either :\: :). cutting costs? heh
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 15:58
if anyone's interested... http://undomesticateddabbler.blogspot.com/p/custom-orders.html is that it? gosh. wouldn't order THAT!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 15:47
I thought tickets went on sale on 27-2? the pre-sale thing went this am.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 14:08
Is there a bus + concert deal available like there was for metallica? Anyone know how I find out details about it? Thanks. yes there is. i saw that when i paid for mine. but i opted out. lol
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 10:52
oh dear. yet there are some expats who sun tan in the hot summer and no whining frm them each to their own. on that note.. I got my tickets already!! woo hoo!!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 08:50
well..what do you mean by cheap.
 
 
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