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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:46
sorry to hi jack thread....we urgently need a fosterer for our foster pup for this weekend only if any of the lovely ladies thinking of re homing clellands dog would like a trial weekend with our wee one? Really sorry to hi jack but very stuck. If the dog is small, I could do that happily. But I read you said special needsy...have been working late hours/weekends so dog will be cared for by maid (no not one of those EW one's from ****!) and kids for part of the day. so it depends how complicated special needs are... email summerdream76 at gma i l dot com
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 10:29
we'd love to take in ur dog... but can't do so till then end of april... in between shifting homes at the moment... pop me a line on [email protected] if he's still looking to be homed in april... all the best! Don't mean to traumatise the dog, but if this is a desperate situation and if the dog is small, I am more than happy to keep it till end of April.
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 10:36
This post tells you how complicated it can get here with a variety of cultures. Sorry, if I was a bit harsh earlier, but it is so much the cultural norm. I must also agree with another poster who's said she's always had parents take permission before sending siblings along. I usually have to go along or send my maid with my younger DD due to severe food allergies and again I ask permission if that's okay. Even though in general parents will not RSVP as much in Dubai, all those sending siblings have done so for me. On a few ocassions where its paid entry say the play area in Lamcy or Fav things I have had parents pay for the siblings even though I insisted they didn't. Older DD once had a manicure party, in that case the invite had to be clear that if a sibling would like to join, only a girl sibling could and if she was of a certain age. Home parties, I always keep one extra househelp, borrowed from a neighbour relative and the maids/nannies who accompany the kids very often are happy to help. So even the 45+ kids in my apartment last year and 35+ this year were easily manageable. I do ofcourse take away most extra showpieces, delicate decor away from the living room for the party time. It works well and all are happy. Goody bags - don't believe in giving out junk candy, so buy stuff like stickers, cheap colouring books etc in bulk and any extra left get stored for the next party.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 21:56
All my party invites have said 'Siblings welcome', so the parents don't have to worry. I always have extra goody bags. If its appropriate only for a certain age group, I would put the age group in. I also say if sibling is too young and would still like to join in As I never got enough warning on how many kids and always end up allowing for far too many kids as RSVP is not norm here, I added the text, please text/email/phone me or have your child confirm to the birthday girl - this only to confirm your kid has a goody bag with her name for her. If you can't afford to cater to what's the norm here - maybe just maybe don't have a party. I would rather all kids who attend my kids party come in happy and not feeling bad for a sibling who really wanted to join.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 15:22
They are accepting vouchers, but note I don't think you can use 5 vouchers. I bought my fine dining book really for one of these vouchers. They really are worth as the using one voucher for this more than makes up the cost. Maybe if you bought one book, somebody would be willing to exchange some other fine dining voucher with you. Everybody's got the family book!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:06
Had the same about a year ago, did something very similair to you Tally and it was good enough. Never saw another bug, I did remain paranoid for at least 6 months after and would keep checking. I wonder if the sort of bed you have is more prone, because I had the same kind of bed. I would never keep the bed though. Its just far too much to risk. I did have the pest control in too and spray only that bedroom. PS - Yes I am sure the bugs can bite cats, as they bite humans! <em>edited by summerdream on 13/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:53
JAWAD are the franchise here, suggest you write to them as well. I have had long chats with the staff in these shops over their sales and why no numptie in their organisation can work out putting the bedsets altogether in one shop rather than one pillow case in Wafi, duvet in MCC etc etc, drives me nuts and puts the consumer off buying. Their prices are always more than UK, and WC deliver internationally. Wafi has closed now as well BTW. Won't bother with Jawad, because it seems to be their policy! I noted one item at Sia too, similarly marked up and then down, but didn't get a picture so will leave that out.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:50
[email protected] - just got that and will email them with pictures. I will try and copy the principal company in. In other things I had bought a dress from French connection last week for AED476 in sale. Reached home to find there was a hole in the dress that had been repaired! This wasn't sold as a seconds item. I was told they cannot offer a refund as its not their policy, I really didn't find anything else to my liking and demanded a refund. No luck. Someone spoke to manager he did the 'favour' of agreeing to a credit note. Stood my ground and politely explained that what transpired was cheating. The dress should have been sold as a 'seconds' item with the repair work being mentioned. I did make sure I mentioned the parent company and the consumer rights department may understand what I am trying to get across.... After that in minutes I had my refund processed. :) They are lucky to have excaped my wrath ;)
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 13:00
I took pictures of the real original price and then the claimed original price and sale price. Hopefully, that should help. I wonder what the parent company would think of these practices...
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 10:37
Its a bit confusing about the picture you mention, is it taken from the inside or out? Who would have taken the picture? May sound a weird question, but really - don't understand. So there's at least one other person who gets shuttled in the car? Best scenario for me would be that DH actually sat with him while he drove the car and was giving himself a break from driving. Loaning my car would be invasion of my private space for me. I leave my stuff - shopping, jewellery, money, paper work in my car at times. Its plain wrong to have not got your permission or at least told you. Great that you can vent here and get perspectives, but the possibilities are endless and only you know if its a harmless over generous DH. In my case when my brand new car was lent out and came back with scratches from the outside and FILTHY + a cig burn on the seat (must admit then BH was fuming too)...I eventually learnt the guy it was lent to was ex BH's partner!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 17:45
Hmm, pondering this one still more. Would be tempted to scrawl the mobile and home phone numbers down on the back of the gents toilet door in Rattlesnakes or similar, with a "For a good time, call me now. Im just waiting to hear your se*y voice"... :D Love it! Am gonna talk OH into doing that with ex SIL's number! ;)
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 16:56
Are you sending your DH this link? My ex inlaws did similair things and good reasons I had to make them EX. Ex inlaws gave us zero time on our own once we got married and 15 days later when we decided to take a one night stay in Fujairah, SIL called in tears saying he must come back, as they needed his help with finding their uncle a job (the uncle had lost his job a few months and they were all working on trying to find him a job for months). She cried saying things like here we are trying to help our uncle and there you are busy romancing your wife! She even issued an ultimatum that he return immediately. Later she called to say she missed him (the bi*ch was then about 33 years old and married). Ex-BH (loved the ****** Husband short form I read here yesterday) didn't go back (perhaps one of the only times he defied them!) but also defended her calls and refused to put the phone on silent even though they then kept calling for similair nonsensical reasons. If its any assuarance to you, its taken time but I have seen Karma catch up on all of them.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 15:09
DH has got his priorities wrong. He should have remained single if this is acceptable to him. I can imagine this is just one issue and there's loads more where it comes to his boundaries with his family. I would have tried answer the call and repeatedly ask them if they were okay. If they said its just to say Hi, I would go further telling them we are family and will help if required and SURELY there is a reason to call at this hour and wake up the family! I won't say more, as you'll get loads of other responses. Please send him a link to this thread. <em>edited by summerdream on 10/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 15:03
One less monster to worry about. If anybody wants to fight for human rights/value of life in this case, better channel that energy to the rights of "lower castes", girl child were she is not valued, life of the beating human heart that's not born yet, etc. I do agree though he has not got his punishment. Lucky him that there's human rights or he would not get an easy death if anyone had to get near justice even throwning him in to a cave with 1000's of hungry rodents gnawing on him, would still not be justice because his victim was innocent and he is not.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 12:21
Kids really want me to join so I have to go. :( Still will keep you posted in the unlikely even that anything changes.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 12:17
This cake done by Arlette is wonderful. She can also do traditional wedding cake designs. Reasonably priced she is and does delivery too. Very creative and talented. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=265222&id=84731402377
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 16:43
Its a clear liquid...give it a shot before you start the meds.... my hairdresser (male) recommended it to me - he told me his horror story of adult acne and how it turned around for him. He felt sorry seeing my breakout.... Since then I have recommended it to a few friends - all have had good to excellent results.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 16:14
I had horrible acne as a teenager... Started again about a year ago - someone recommended Dalacin T (AED30 or so off the counter), didn't expect anything but voila! Drastically reduced in 3 days and all gone soon. I also used it on back acne.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 14:18
Mom completely lost sight in one eye, then it moved to the other or something like that for a few minutes. Eventually diagnosed as a blod clot pressing on a relevant nerve. She was put on asprin. She's been fine since, except one re-occurence.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:58
Have loads of dog experience and pet sat for someone on this board over the summer. If your friend is looking for a foster home, say 2 months, I will be glad to help. Perhaps we could have some weekend visits to keep the pup bonded to the family. We live in an apartment but can manage a pup. summerdream76 at gmail dot kom
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:44
I have kept your email too! Ex has booked for kids, me. nanny to go up on 12 Feb 04:30pm. I DO NOT want to go with him there, but it still leaves you one ticket short. Just in case I can convince him to go with kids only, he really does not need to take nanny. Note though - I never keep any hopes with him! <em>edited by summerdream on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:49
Yup its 420 per person + drinks etc on weekends, but I do have the fine dining book. I had read about the taxi fare, but wonder if they would re-imburse if we used the voucher, so let it be. Cheaper to pay for the taxi and get 420 off :)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:46
Bought some just a couple of days ago from the City Centre branch...nice...but pricey. Sophia, what sort of skin did you find the dream skin very good on? DD's got very dry skin and thought of getting it for her, but let it be as I was not sure.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:42
Thanks, I guess OH has a bit too much of romantic time with me! Will give him a break on his birthday :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:05
What sort of budget are they on...?
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:03
If your ATM card says 'Visa' or 'Mastercard' over and above Electron, it is a debit card too. They do work on sites that accept debit card but its usually not recommended cause you leave your entire bank balance open to possible fraud. At least with your credit card its limit is your credit card limit and usually you get a call to confirm big transactions and they can be contested. With a debit card, even if you contest the money is already taken out of your account, so you can somehow be worse off..
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 12:40
OMG... the girl was 8? I have a daughter the same age and she would not hurt a hair on an animal...... I would keep a wide berth from that kid.... I'm so sorry you had to go through this.. 8 year old girl was shocking enough and to learn she did it as a result of issues of being bullied herself by a FIVE year old!!!!!!!!!! My LO is 5 and a 'bully' I thought, as she so much as doesn't put up with a teenager cutting a queue in front of her, she also guards her older sis (who is the softer one) and tells off any of the older one's class mates (9yr olds) if they were to be unkind to her sister. Well she doesn't take s**t from adults even - remember a women telling her off in the lift asking her to not touch the buttons in a rude manner (she wasn't!) - I didn't have to intervene - she turned around looked her in the eyes and said 'why would you tell me that, when I didn't touch them, maybe your children are naughty'. I didn't say a word - stood there zapped. The 5 year old in your compound is a different league! I would be concerned for my kids
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 14:31
Hey! I was gonna recommend the same!
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:50
I understand the women was silly to keep contact and bother the police - the block option is not too difficult to use! (Then again she could be PMSng!) BUT the police turning the case on to her :\: Tell me the story has been made up - PLEASE
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 14:35
Married/Attached life to the right person for you, for the right reasons (love - yes I am still a believer) enhances and adds to your life. Having said that enjoy your single life. Definitely preferred ANY DAY over the wrong relationship. The worst thing you can do is start looking to be attached to have someone split the rent. <em>edited by summerdream on 20/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 14:25
Unfortunately some people have to send their kids in school buses. I dont know how much the school or the bus company will do in really having women on the buses. My question is: Can the school get volunteer mums to be on the various buses like once a month. There are many mothers who are not working. They can be on the bus with the children once a month....School organises a schedule...i know this is a very tedious task...but is it still worth considering...i for one, am happy to volunteer to be on the bus once a month and look after these tired kids returning home from school.......... when I was little, the Mom's used to take turns. They would do a week each every year. I would take a week off from work to do it but.... don't know how I would feel about some of the mum's supervising my children - I know mums who yell, scream and beat up their own kids. Maybe some training would help with a list of do's don't could be a starting point. It may help the bus trip issue - not only abuse issues, but other tragic happenings such as a child being left on the bus. I can imagine though this parent volunteer thing opening a full new can of worms with responsibility issues. Overall more steps are required, such as the cleaning staff discussed yesterday. I went to DD's school today to drop off a book and was pleased that I was not allowed entry into the classrooms area. I have always been allowed, because they know me, but it was always at the back of my mind...that someone else who 'knows' them but other intentions could pass through and no one was keeping track of when I arrived and left. They seem to have moved swiftly and things seem in order suddenly. Hope it lasts, when this is out of the media.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 15:54
I love PDA and I hold DH hands when we are out. I think people should to it more often and I have seen many local couples holding hands here. I understand that we should respect the local culture, but the world would be a sad place without the hugging and kissing. I also love seeing couples kissing, I think is magical and beautiful and says everything about their relationship and passion. Maybe I'm too romantic... I'd rather my child see love than war! Superlike! My other half and me are always holding hands and the ocassional peck is lovely. I love how his face brightens up when he gets an unexpected peck on the cheek/neck/lips. My fav is when he kisses my forehead. Been here forever, not been to jail yet! Of course we have to be sensible and be aware of where we are, but its okay if a few kids (including my own) see us holding hands as opposed to seeing couples oblivious and ice cold to their partner's existence. Had very long good bye hugs at the airport. As long as one is not displaying sexual feelings I really see nothing wrong in a happy couple walking along holding each other's hands. <em>edited by summerdream on 19/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 11:17
Thanks for this. Sounds great.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 11:11
I suggest you approach Cyber-Forensic Evidences @ Dubai Police OR TRA has even set up a proactive Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) http://www.aecert.ae/index-en.php Thank you. Will pass this on to the parents and teacher/school.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 11:07
Summerdream, you have to becareful that your own life experience does not cloud your judgement on how you act. There is a right way to proceed with such information, school and see how they handle it. Should it not be dealt with you then take it to another level. You have no idea of the family politics of the situations of either child and with all the good will in the world could be endangering your own family and that the lives of the children involved. Of course JJ, I have covered that I will be talking to the girl's parents, this evening. I only mentioned my life experiences, because there were some ladies suggesting to keep out of it.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:59
Dunno if this will help summer dream, but i was thinking that it may pay for you to come up with a standard form of how different things should be handled. So in this case of cyber bullying: step one reassure child. step 2: take evidence of bullying if poss. Step 3: inform school with evidence, and then their system should kick into place. Obviously your procedure list may well be more detailed etc etc. but I do feel, especially with minors, there needs to be a rigourous standard of procedure in place to protect all parties. Thanks Aroha. It is what I have been working on for sometime and is part of my website, which I have not got around to launching yet. I was mainly working on abuse and issues with adults. Didn't touch child bullying yet. It is the right approach, thanks
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:53
Thanks Ladies for your help. Have got a few opinions on this. PS - As for being afraid of a police case thrown on me instead, I have never bothered and so far not been disappointed, I know you hear horror stories, but I was born here and a lot of the rubbish such as not assisting a person who is ill/in an accident, lest one get's a case thrown on is just that rubbish. I got trained for Emergency rescue and have never had any issues. A neighbour escaped an attempted gang rape near our home and the police were wonderful and managed to catch all eight men by the second day. None of us were jailed for being witnesses and the police had a firm word with the only man who was around but chose to watch rather than help. They also had a word with another neighbour (local) who kept asking us to not bother with a case as she was safe! Note the eight were all locals and they still got jail terms and severe warnings. Ive been here a long time too, and I understand you're not worried about the police, and the rape case is different to dealing with a minor without parents permission. As a parent, I would be most upset if a strange adult started "helping" my child without me even knowing about the situation or that she needed help... As I said I will be talking to the parents. However, I have reported to Al Ameen in the past of a little girl that I had too many inclinations was being abused at home. I don't know what became of that, as I was on holiday and when back the family had moved out. Where required I will go beyond the parents back and complain to Al Ameen. I was physically abused as a child and how everyday I looked at strangers hoping one of them would have the courage to do something for me. Was sexually abused by a family friend and how I wish one of my friend's mother's would listen to me, as my own wouldn't.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:39
Thanks Ladies for your help. Have got a few opinions on this. PS - As for being afraid of a police case thrown on me instead, I have never bothered and so far not been disappointed, I know you hear horror stories, but I was born here and a lot of the rubbish such as not assisting a person who is ill/in an accident, lest one get's a case thrown on is just that rubbish. I got trained for Emergency rescue and have never had any issues. A neighbour escaped an attempted gang rape near our home and the police were wonderful and managed to catch all eight men by the second day. None of us were jailed for being witnesses and the police had a firm word with the only man who was around but chose to watch rather than help. They also had a word with another neighbour (local) who kept asking us to not bother with a case as she was safe! Note the eight were all locals and they still got jail terms and severe warnings.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:27
summerdream, not meaning to be rude but are you a trained social worker who works for an actual organization or are you doing this off your own back? Just thinking in terms of you, because you may get yourself in over your head plus get into trouble if you're getting involved with other people's children without actually informing the parents... I know you want to help, and I think its great that you want to but please be careful, I know you're thinking of the girl, but the fact of the matter is her parents are her guardians and by going behind their back you could end up upsetting people and getting yourself into trouble. I would keep yourself at arms length, encourage her to talk to her parents and her school councilor, and explain that if she's afraid of telling her parents of Facebook the best thing to do is to delete it... actually its best to delete Facebook in any situation as it is against the rules to have it for a reason... I am doing a degree in social work and am not working for any organisation. Am meeting one this week to tie up with them hopefully.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:25
summerdream, not meaning to be rude but are you a trained social worker who works for an actual organization or are you doing this off your own back? Just thinking in terms of you, because you may get yourself in over your head plus get into trouble if you're getting involved with other people's children without actually informing the parents... I know you want to help, and I think its great that you want to but please be careful, I know you're thinking of the girl, but the fact of the matter is her parents are her guardians and by going behind their back you could end up upsetting people and getting yourself into trouble. I would keep yourself at arms length, encourage her to talk to her parents and her school councilor, and explain that if she's afraid of telling her parents of Facebook the best thing to do is to delete it... actually its best to delete Facebook in any situation as it is against the rules to have it for a reason... Definitely won't do this behind the parent's back, in this instance thought my own DD is involved as the girl has posted party pictures and the boy has got hold of this. So I will be telling the parents for one, that they should not allow pictures posting. I did want to make sure the school does something about this too.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:18
You take this to the school with evidence of what was written, print outs of the face book comments and let them handle it. Do not get involved personally before you know it you could have a police case against you. edited by Jumeriah Jane on 18/01/2011 This is the approach I was looking at. Passing on print-outs to the class teacher through the child being bullied and talking to the parents about this. Its being going on for 6 months at least. The girl is quite scared though to bring this up to the teacher. I do know the teacher, who is lovely and have thought of starting up the topic for the child and letting the teacher deal with it. <em>edited by summerdream on 18/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:10
Don't know the parents and I want to resolve the issue not make it worse for the girl. Parents need to know and I will meet them to hopefully explain to them better. I have an indication what the parents are like and hence wondered if there were other suggestions out there. As this case involves my DD to some extent, could I approach the bully's parents for instance?
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 10:47
In my opinion, we have no right over our children's bodies, whether its waxing, circumcision or piercings. Even though in my culture piercing little baby girls ears is normal, I did not do it - well till they pleaded for it. Having said that, I also waxed my DD's lower legs recently at the age of 9. As it was causing her a lot of emotional issues, we discussed it, did trials & research over months and did it as a one off and hoping to do it once in 4-5 months just to keep her legs acceptably okay for her. She is still okay with the regrowth as its not back 100% and its been 3 months.
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 15:13
and if you don't find those boxes...try click a picture of the shoes, print and paste on the cardboard boxes. I would also think the cardboard boxes are better for shoes from a 'breathing' perspective.
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:44
Ladies, you are going to hate me for this. Have 2 kids am a UK size 6 - 8 and I have just gorged on 8 pcs of Patchi chocolate. Maybe its genetics, but I think the secret really is small meals, I have 6-8 'meals' even, some of these meals being 2 bars of chocolates if I please. Of course when I have too much chocos etc its shows on my skin and I am not one of those gorgeous women you see in the malls, as I don't have the time to do all that, but yes if I do spend time I can look like that :p. Money does go a long way, most of us working mums or even full time mom don't have the time/money to go to the parlour every second day, sorting our hair and nails. I have only been to the gym/workout for a 6 month phase - want to do it again coz I am slim but not fit, would love some muscle tone. I put on a healthy weight during my pregnancies, did no dieting or excercise even and was breastfeeding baby. Got back to pre-preg weight in 45 days. Here are my tips: 1. You do not have to clean your plate. That conditioning is plain wrong. My kids have never been forced to do so, listen to your stomach. 2. Small meals, small meals, small meals - I eat everything 3. Think Thin - Law of Attraction 4. For pregnancy weight gain - Breast feed your baby, Win-Win 5. Very often when we are thirsty we tend to read the signal as hunger, try having some sips of water to see if the hunger goes away 6. Do the running after your kids yourself 7. Due to ADD I tend to be inefficient in work methods. So I have to go to the fridge a few times while cooking for instance. No need for any other excercise
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:18
no man is 150% trustworthy...a man who has never cheated is a man who has never been offered... Lady Muck staying true to your name eh? In life you'll get what you look for.
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:16
I'm not married, and reading this lot quite glad don't think I could cope with the stress!! Headache breaks, god good whatever next lolololol Marriage for the right reasons can enhance and add to one's life in huge measures. Don't let our stories scare you. There are sweet grapes too.
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:08
A friend had to march her maid pronto to the airport when she found out her maid had designs on her DH seemingly most maid Number 1 objective is to steal DH for themselves as they are the maid's one way ticket out of poverty - they think western wives don't look after sir's needs and they'll do a much better job of keeping sir happy. I have also heard of maid's during interview asking 'if madam requires headache breaks?' ie if madam doesn't want s** and sir does then the maid can be required to take over madam's bedroom duties! I kid you not! Hope your friend consequently marched DH out of the home too, must be a reason for her to be insecure. There's lots of women who may have designs on our DHs and OHs. <em>edited by summerdream on 11/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:04
another good reason not to have a maid....then again..it would save me a job.... You have ruined two laptops Freckles! :D
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 16:49
A friend of mine back in the UK who I had known for many years got engaged to be married, I heard from one of his friends that he was "gay". I thought about it for a long time and made the biggest mistake by telling her, of course she didn't listen they went onto marry and eventually got divorced. Unfortunately, she never spoke to me again, it's never a good idea to be the bearer of bad news! I wish I had friends like you - its true I wouldn't have listened to people commenting on compatibility etc....but GAY, I would have really tried to find out. My life & mind was completely messed up. The saving grace is the wonderful man I am with now I would never have met had I not married and divorced the jerk. OP - I would not just fold my hands about it, there is risk of disease etc. Having said that reading what you wrote, if its true the wife probably suspects too. Abby - Nice to have you onboard and see so many of your posts in one day. So are you actually quite sure that more than 50% of DH's are doing (!) their maids? If so, please print out this thread and leave it in an envelope to re-read for say 5 years later. I however think its just the wrong use of words and you meant to say when there's a suspicion that its happening - it is happening more often than not.
 
 
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