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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 12:14
I had horrible teeth growing up , my front 4 were very large and protruding out so much I couldnt close my lips ! I've been going to Dr Bhatia since I was 9 years old and he did a brilliant job, though it was a long treatment of braces and retainers. He;s been practicing in Dubai for ages and is very established. He also doesnt charge as much as other dentists. He is in Central Polyclinic in Al Ghurair Hope you find the right treatment for your LO, I know how difficult it is growing up with teeth issues :(
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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 10:24
That is the case and very annoying. I had no idea about this rule so when I left one of my previous jobs after 2 years, I was expecting gratuity based on my whole salary, instead I got about 40% of what I was expecting, it was very upsetting :( I later found out it's a common trick to reduce the gratuity, pretty mean I think.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 19:11
Hi I also have flat feet and didnt want to dish out so much on custom ones. I purchased these from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Superfeet-Womens-Berry-Premium-Insoles/dp/B004PLMB98/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FB57BE2ZFRKQCDFHKM3 They were okay, and can be cut in the front to accomodate to all shoe shapes. You could try the green ones since they have high support and are for high shoes so should be fine for trainers. These berry ones I purchased have a medium arch but fit well into pumps. I still love the support my Birkenstocks give me. So I went to the one in Dubai Mall and they have insoles that are only for their clog type shoes and the salesman was a bit skeptical, but I use them for my skechers work pumps and they work great. They cost AED 100 make sure you take the shoes you will be putting them in along with you to fit them inside and try them, since the insoles are quite bulky you might need to wear a size bigger to make them fit. Good luck! edited by sourskittleashnut on 01/10/2014 <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 01/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 09:27
There used to also be JOZ Trading in Karama, not sure if it still exists but they also had salon supplies.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 09:25
@wickedangel_78 yes they said they need my passport copy and salary certificate which I have, and it'll take some days to process. I'm on prepaid right now with them so need to transfer to postpaid, the guy said it's quite straightforward but sales people will make it sound like that to make a sale! Going there in a bit to check it out and hopefully start the process @mannikat du also has an offer and they have iPhone 6 in stock as well (at Gitex anyways) http://www.du.ae/mobile/specialoffers/iphone-6-offer if you mean you already have an iPhone then I'm not sure how it works, sorry!
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 08:53
Hi ladies, I have lots of books, clothes and toys to donate including ELC whizz around garage (lights dont work), Leap Frog Learning table and a mini cooking set. Clothes are really nice from Gymboree worn only a few times. I'd rather donate them and help people than sell at Baby Bazaar. I would love to just give them to one charity, is there any place I can drop them to? Apparently Dubai Center for Special Needs accepts all of these to sell later at their Charity Shop so I might do that: http://www.dcsneeds.com/get-involved.php#tabs1 Any other suggestions? <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 01/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 08:45
Thanks your your detailed reply wickedangel_78 :) I dont use FaceTime so thats not an issue for me. Looks like I'll be making a trip to Etisalat at Gitex today !
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 15:47
I'm contemplating getting iPhone 6 in their monthly package, but I'd have to switch to Postpaid which I'm not sure I want to do. http://www.etisalat.ae/en/personal/smartphones/iphone-nokia-huawei/iphone/iphone6-plans.jsp Considering Postpaid Plan 1 Anyone else done this before with etisalat for their iPhone? Input appreciated since I've always been on prepaid :) <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 30/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 11:51
Dr. Andreas at Mediclinic Dubai Mall. His diagnosis with me was spot on and he's very approachable and answers all questions thoroughly.
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 14:21
I second The Childrens Place and H&M
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Latest post on 25 September 2014 - 16:35
Hi Tattie Bogie, I saw in the other thread you took your LO for cranial osteopathy, would you mind letting me know where you went? Thanks!
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Latest post on 25 September 2014 - 15:51
Hi ladies, I'm taking my 2 year old DD for cranial osteopathy; she's been a very fussy baby and had a slightly traumatic birth, and my husband and I both have scoliosis so I always feel like one of her shoulders looks higher than the other - could be paranoia but I'd like to get her checked. Dr Lauren at the Osteopathic Health Centre is on Maternity Leave until Jan! Any other recommendations? <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 25/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 16:11
Where have the Kings threads gone from the schools board? There were 2 of them earlier, but both seem to have been deleted. They both had long (and very clearly spam) comments praising Kings so they got deleted, clearly a marketing gimmick
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 13:33
ugh I know whenever I see these fees I wonder how people pay for them!
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 21:22
is EW Admin deleting posts on this thread? Mine and Lolacats recent posts got deleted.. :\
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 09:22
Yup they told me 1st October too but I'm checking their website every day like a crazy person ! I'm trying JPS and Wellington International because I've heard good things about them and they have more reasonable fees compared to the other schools. JESS and Kings were also my top choices but both have been full for ages now (I called when DD was 11 months and they were full!) It seems any new good school opening these days starts from 50,000+ for FS1 which is just too much for us (Kings Barsha, Nord Anglia). My Plan B's are GEMS Wellington Primary or Wellington DSO, both of which don't get full very fast so I'm not in a rush to give 500dhs to them . Or Horizon or Safa which are good and still in our budget. <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 22/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 16:53
Hi, Just to update, some schools have started registration for 2015 such as Wellington DSO and Wellington primary. Still waiting on the others.. I've heard JPS and Wellington Int'l are very hard to secure a place now. Three of my friends had put their childrens names down for FS1 2014 in both schools and neither of them got a place at them! Not very encouraging *panic attack*
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 11:36
HI, Is there any update on this school? Considering putting DD there for FS1 next year. Thanks!
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 13:12
All the time, they deliver to my PO Box, I've only had a problem once with the item not arriving and I got a refund. It does take ages though because it's through PO Box.
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 13:10
That's what I heard too :( 2 of my friends went there when we were in high school (this is 10 years ago) and they were not Emirati, they were sisters so perhaps their mom had been a teacher there... That's why I was wondering maybe they take a small percentage of non-Emirati students <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 17/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 10:41
I loved Molly Maids from all the part time agencies I tried. 35 dhs per hour, Sat-Thu, from 8 am till 5 or 6pm (cant remember), minimum 2 hours.
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 22:03
Thanks so much this thread is super useful. For the in-out, will a drive to Oman border suffice, I really dont want to spend so much on air tickets :\
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:51
Thanks Anon Dubai for your answer. I have found a maid (finally!) from Philippines, she's in Dubai on a visit visa. Would the same rules below apply to transfer her to our maid visa? Help appreciated, thanks!
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 14:48
I dont think you'd regret it at all, kids grow up too fast!
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 14:48
Similar thread, not sure why it's showing up under Vietnam?! http://www.expatwoman.com/vietnam/forum/topic227227-which-schools-.aspx
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:54
Anyone have a promo code for MyBox? Really annoyed with ShopnShip right now so looking to switch over, thanks!
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 11:46
There's Office Dept in Mirdif City Centre You can get a cork board easily though - IKEA (Dubai Fesitval City) - DAISO (Dubai Mall/Lamcy/Oasis Centre) - CARREFOUR (any City Centres)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 20:20
I just want to add that my siblings and I went to English College (10 years ago, gosh I'm old!) and we loved it - it's a very established school with a good reputation. The primary school didnt do so well but it wasnt open very long, EC has been open since 1993 I believe. I would definitely send my DD there when she's older, I can't say anything bad about it.
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 14:17
would be nervous of hiring someone without and references in case they rob us blind/steal my baby/cook and eat the cat edited by andreag on 10/09/2014 lol I totally agree, the first time I asked my maid to watch DD so I could shower (no one else was home) was about the quickest and most tense shower I've ever taken! It's really hard to trust someone new with your child :(
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 11:34
Sorry but just because a maid has children of her own, doesn't mean she's going to be good with children in general - its not a qualification unless she proves it. My friend hired a maid who had children of her own back in Philippines, and the maid in her previous job used to look after a small baby while the mom went to work. About a week in, my friend asked the maid to watch her LO for a minute and then left the room. When the mom came back in, she saw the maid had given the 1 year old a tray of coins to play with! She got upset and asked her didnt she realise it was a choking hazard, and the maid said she hadnt realised. I would need a maid to prove she's good with kids, and not assume that just because she has kids that she knows how to handle them. Blimey, to an extent you are right but you need to remember that you are talking about a maid..... does one really need years and years of expereience to clean a loo? I think OP needs someone with experience to help with her children as well. I would agree with that, since some maids are great with cleaning but cannot handle babies/children. Maids with experience, get one who has there own already, then its easier to give instructions on how to handle yours. edited by lionlazy on 10/09/2014
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 11:02
Blimey, to an extent you are right but you need to remember that you are talking about a maid..... does one really need years and years of expereience to clean a loo? I think OP needs someone with experience to help with her children as well. I would agree with that, since some maids are great with cleaning but cannot handle babies/children.
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Latest post on 08 September 2014 - 18:20
I would buy from the UK and use Aramex Shop and Ship to ship them here, decorations wont weight that much, Also Shop n Ship has a special offer of $10 for lifetime membership :)
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Latest post on 08 September 2014 - 10:26
I agree with Big Blue but I dont think your LO is significantly delayed that you need to worry. For your peace of mind though, you can go to a specialist just to check, Kids First is great. My DD didnt crawl till 9 months, always hated tummy time as well. By 11 months she would crawl on her knees and refused to walk until 14 months which was late according to the other kids in her nursery class, some had been walking by 10 months! Each child is different so dont worry too much about it and just enjoy each stage for what it is. Now DD is 2 years old and runs and walks just like the other kids (alhamdulilah)
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 17:07
You have the right app, "Find My iPhone" works for lost Apple phones, iPads and laptops. You sync this with your iCloud account, which you would use across all Apple devices (your iMac desktop, you iPhone, your iPad, your iPod). If you want to locate where your iPad is, make sure you have find my iPhone installed on your iPad, that you are signed into your iCloud account under 'Settings' of your iPad, and have Location Services on. If you lose your iPad, log into this webpage from any computer with your iCloud username and password: [url=https://www.icloud.com/#find'>https://www.icloud.com/#find[/url'> Once in, it will show all the devices linked to your iCloud account. Choose your iPad and it will show you on a Google map type map where it is. It will not be as specific to tell you the room of your house. I know for iPhones you can play a ringtone through this website so even if your phone is on silent, it will start beeping like crazy so you can hear it. You can also pop up a message saying "This phone is lost, please call 050 XXXXXX" so anyone who finds it can contact you to tell you. I once lost my iPhone and was able to find it through this. You can test it out for iPad too. This video might help: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrikUjn2xcY'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrikUjn2xcY[/url'> <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 07/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 17:38
DD was 11 months when I started work and DD started nursery, and she went through cycles. My husband drops me first, then her, so our goodbye was me getting out of the car. Every time I get out, I say "Bye, mama loves you, see you later". I would have kissed her too but we were double parked! [b'>Her reactions:[/b'> 11 months - 13 months = wave happily 13 months - 18 months = say "mama?" and cry 80% of the time 18 months - 2 years = Say "Bye mama" and wave, but then 30% of the time cry once I left the car 2 years - now (2 years 2 months) = says "Mama office! Bye mama!" and happily waves She might go through a phase of crying again, not sure, but there was no way for me to hide and slip out so I always made it clear this was goodbye for a short amount of time. I think honesty works best because they do know every day you're not there for that amount of time. That said, there were many days where she cried when I got out of the car, and I would cry as soon as I shut the car door, and have to compose myself before walking into the office! You didnt mention how old the daughter is, but at any age it will be difficult, but she should be honest with her so the child understands mama loves her and is only going away for a short amount of time, loves her, and will be back soon. Children are very perceptive and she might feel abandoned that mom just disappears without saying anything.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 15:36
[b'>Gulf News top headlines:[/b'> [i'>1.How to become a billionaire [/i'> 2.'Libya slipping into civil war' 3.US quake's timing left many fumbling in dark [i'>4.Indian scientists find ‘wonder herb’ 5.Messi in row over Gaza war post[/i'> [b'>BBC[/b'> 1: French PM resigns amid economy row 2: Russia 'to send new Ukraine convoy' [i'>3: Borat tune stuns Kazakh medallist[/i'> 4: Boko Haram declares 'Islamic state' [i'>5: Burger King and Tim Hortons in talks[/i'> [i'>6: UK's 'most desirable' areas revealed 7: The Swiss selfie scandal[/i'> [b'>The Guardian World section[/b'> 1. France thrown into political turmoil after government dissolved 2. Iraq: on the frontline with the Shia fighters taking the war to Isis 3. Libyan capital under Islamist control after Tripoli airport seized 4. California earthquake: three critically injured and 87 sent to hospital [i'>5. 30 metre wide sinkhole appears in Durham[/i'> [b'>Sky News[/b'> 1. Oscar-Winner Richard Attenborough Dies, Aged 90 [i'>2. Miley Cyrus Lets Homeless Man Accept MTV Award[/i'> 3. James FoleyJournalist's Letter From Hostage Cell Revealed 4. .Three Beheaded In Riot At Brazilian Prison5 [i'>5. Man Fakes His Own Kidnapping To Keep Partying[/i'> Fairly sure this would be more important than the italicised headlines. I'm not saying there;'s no coverage, I'm sure there's a mention here and there, but some ridiculous news is given more importance it just seems rather strange.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:43
I dont see it anywhere on the news website homepages, perhaps if I google it something will come up, but it doesnt seem worthy of being headline news.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:29
We live in a 1 BR and really wanted to sponsor a live out, However after looking at the cost of getting her a place and paying the rent, it didnt make financial sense, we were better off moving to a 2 BR with maids room. Keep in mind that a lot maids do sharing which comes out to cheaper but is technically not allowed, so when you apply that she is live out you need to rent her at least a studio which would have a high rent.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:24
Use a digital test, they are more accurate. I tested 2 days before my period was due and the regular ones were negative, but I was sure I was pregnant. Bought a digital test which is supposed to be more accurate, and got a positive. [b'>Oops: [/b'>Saw how old t his thread is, you must know by now, please update :) <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 25/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:19
Skip Hop have the best diaper bags, I wish I had gotten it sooner, it hands at the back of any pushchair, lots of pockets, easy to clean, looks great. You can get from Bumblebee Dubai mall or order online and use Shop and Ship since they dont weight a lot. I use the Duo, but would get Duo Double for a newborn http://www.skiphop.com/category/diaperbags.html#diaperbags_prds
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 10:07
From what I've seen, the best are Melissa & Doug. They can be found in Waitrose Dubai mall and some big toy stores. I bought things like the ELC whizz around Garage and its a waste of money. DD lost interest after a few days, and prefers blocks, puzzles, shape sorters and her books. Also, if you have a girl, a big kitchen set is great to encourage using her imagination. Heck, you could get it for a boy too!
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 09:40
Hi Kiwi, I was just wondering the other day about you, your posts were so useful and well thought out! You will be really missed :( I'm sure I'm not alone here in requesting that you PLEASE START A BLOG! Your tips on breastfeeding and feeding kids healthy food have always been so inspirational to me. You can start one on wordpress.com for free, please please please think about it! Best of luck in the future and thank you for all your helpful posts!
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Latest post on 24 August 2014 - 15:27
what is happening to the quality of posts on here?!?
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 20:19
Hi, Thats great you want to keep your daughter engaged in after school activities. You could also do things that dont require going outside and paying alot of money, and it would be quality time between the 2 of you, something for her to look forward to as just alone time with you. Some ideas that I plan on doing with DD when she's older, each once a week: [b'>- Painting[/b'>: buy some watercolours and sketchbooks, and you both paint together. You can teach her about different colours and you have a different theme/colour every time [b'>- Cooking: [/b'>Bake a cake together and try new recipes every time. Discuss together what to make (cookies? cupcakes?) buy the ingredients together, bake together and then have fun decorating it really silly with m&ms, choc chips etc [b'>- Book club:[/b'> Take her to the book store, let her choose a book, and sit together and read it together. Book World has a really nice kids section where you can sit as well. As much as outdoor activities are important too, I think something like this would also really benefit her in terms of academics, critical thinking as well as quality time with mommy! Enjoy :)
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Latest post on 18 August 2014 - 11:33
Hi When my husband had questions about setting up an ecommerce site he went to Creative Zone and they answered all his questions, the consultation is free so best to check with the experts :) [url=http://www.creativezone.ae/'>http://www.creativezone.ae/[/url'> Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Suite 1901, Level 19 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai 04 455 8455
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Latest post on 18 August 2014 - 09:43
Have a look at Little Majlis. You can sell on their website, you dont need a trade license then. [url=http://www.littlemajlis.com/help/article/105'>http://www.littlemajlis.com/help/article/105[/url'>
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Latest post on 18 August 2014 - 09:35
Buckle Up is a Canadian shoe store in Dubai Mall (near the waterfall, next to Pappa Roti top floor) their shoes are really comfortable, they have some school shoes in stock right now and have a Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer going on, might be worth a look. Otherwise, I send Ecco and Clarks.
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 19:55
haha this thread is hilarious, for all the wrong reasons I think you mean #firstworldproblems
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 09:00
A company is ideal since they would have customer service and more credibility, but since the OP mentioned 'affordable prices' I suggested a freelancer
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 15:12
Emirates Trading in Oud Metha Kazim in Jumeirah (same mall as Tim Hortons on Beach Road) Both are art supplies stores. They have Windsor & Newton brushes which are fantastic and professional quality, and Daler-Rowney as well.