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Latest post on 12 June 2014 - 08:32
:) Izzy How do you manage to stick to EW. I rarely get time but I love to be here all the time. are you a working lady? :D <em>edited by sunlight on 12/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 08:53
Dear Ladies, Do you know if you can sponsor your sister the same procedure like your parents to stay longer like 1 year? Regards yes, my sister is in my sponsorship but its long ago and I have to renew her visa every year like my mother's visa. You have to prove that your sister is unmarried (and after sponsoring my mother) she can not live alone back home. Dear sunlight, thank you very much for your advice. I am not working is it possible that my husband can sponsor my sister. Do you recall the procedure, can she travels on tourist visa (we are Thais ) and converted to residency visa later on without leaving Dubai? Dear OP, apologies for this I have no intend to hijacked your thread. Thank you for your understanding in advance. Regards sorry for delayed reply. I forgot this thread. yes if you can prove them that you are her kafeel (sponsor) and if you are in Dubai you can not leave her alone back home. Dubai immigration is very good and they will consider & give her visa at humanitarian basis. but it will take time you have to speak to officers sitting upstairs. for me it took one month.
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Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 15:53
Spanx! I know there is a selection available from Debenhams. But I'm sure other dept stores will have a lot to choose from too. Marks & Spencer also have their own brand. Spanx are so much better that the M&S range of shapewear You can get them from K Lynne Sarahlou123 is right. I love spanx, little costly but really worth it.
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Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 09:09
I always use pampers for my DD. stretchy tabs that wrap snuggly around the waist. other brands can not stretch like pampers. you have to choose right size for your baby ( if it is leaked)
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Latest post on 09 June 2014 - 09:22
Dear Ladies, Do you know if you can sponsor your sister the same procedure like your parents to stay longer like 1 year? Regards yes, my sister is in my sponsorship but its long ago and I have to renew her visa every year like my mother's visa. You have to prove that your sister is unmarried (and after sponsoring my mother) she can not live alone back home.
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 13:50
Did any one here manage to get hold of the Groupon deal for Sanabel Chocoholic brunch with soft drinks? Sadly, they are all sold out :( . If someone here got one and doesn't want to use it, please do let me know. I would love to have it. TIA. I think Deal is still on. http://www.groupon.ae/deals/dubai/sheraton-dubai-mall-of-the-emirates-brunch/39742022
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 08:48
coffee is so enjoyable for me. Hot, delicious, with the little stimulating kick of caffeine :) I love coffee.
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 08:45
I hate starbucks coffee... Yes, such a weird aftertaste really horrible. Makes me wonder what it is, real coffee never does that. Yes Di, its true
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 08:36
I hate starbucks coffee...
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 11:44
why people are giving so many thumbs down to Sara & Izzy? I didnt find any thing wrong in this thread (OR am I missing something) may be people dont want these ladies to get more STARs? :) who cares...... :D Ditto, nothing better to do I suppose :-) you are right.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:45
why people are giving so many thumbs down to Sara & Izzy? I didnt find any thing wrong in this thread (OR am I missing something) may be people dont want these ladies to get more STARs? :)
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 14:08
I have CCTV (8 cameras in different locations of my villa) at home and with my smart phone I always keep an eye on them. I know my maid doesnt like but I dont care. <em>edited by sunlight on 02/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 08:23
Open a National Bonds account in your child's name. The savings would be in sums rather than coins, but if you fill a piggy ban with coins then exchange it for cash, you can put the cash into the bonds. Many children have even won larger denominations. One child won 1 million dirhams. And this way yu reintroducing hi to both savings and the concept of bonds. I started to save some amount since last year as a national bonds (in my youngest daughter's name) but never won more than 50 LOL ;).
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 12:57
I am almost 59 and received the odd smacked backside as a child. I can also remember getting a wallop on the bottom from our next door neighbour when she caught her own DD and I picking her prized roses! My parents nearly throttled me when she told them what we had done and I was kept in for 2 days!! Her DD got the same treatment of course! We were 7 at the time! I gave my own children the odd smack and had no issues with grandparents or other relatives doing so if they saw misbehaviour that I didn't. To be honest, they rarely needed it as a glare from me was enough! Attitudes are very different now and far too many parents think that no other adult has the right to even speak to a child that is misbehaving. thats True JoyceB..... I also do smacking & some time wallop on the butt, but will not allow anybody else to do the same with my kids.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 12:48
verbally, I can say yes but it should be gentle. slapping no WAY
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 12:35
I would give her 100 dhs if it is a per piece?
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 11:17
50 AED for each item. why so many Thumbing down? People are bored. :)
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 11:17
50 AED for each item. why so many Thumbing down? People are bored. but why only for Daza?
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 11:11
50 AED for each item. why so many Thumbing down?
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 11:10
The tailor I use for alteration takes between 10-30 per item. yes same for me. for any alteration I paid is not more than 30.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 09:32
checked with them, and it is must to leave the country. so option is Kish only :(
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 09:29
Good Morning Ladies, My cousin is on tourist visa and offered a good Job in Sharjah but she doesnt want to go back home country. if you came on tourist visa, it is must to leave the country for applying the employment visa. is there any good & cheap option for visa change. Thanks in Advance It depends on the passport, if she gets visa on arrival she can drive to Oman or fly to Qatar, these would be the quickest and most cost effective ways. thanks for the info Di but we sent her tourist visa. she didnt get visa on arrival. before there is an option to pay some amount & you don't have to leave the country? I'm not sure about that, best call AMER hotline, 800 5111 they will give you exact details of what she can do. oh thanks, its a GREAT help. will call now
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 09:19
Good Morning Ladies, My cousin is on tourist visa and offered a good Job in Sharjah but she doesnt want to go back home country. if you came on tourist visa, it is must to leave the country for applying the employment visa. is there any good & cheap option for visa change. Thanks in Advance It depends on the passport, if she gets visa on arrival she can drive to Oman or fly to Qatar, these would be the quickest and most cost effective ways. thanks for the info Di but we sent her tourist visa. she didnt get visa on arrival. before there is an option to pay some amount & you don't have to leave the country?
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 12:03
or perhaps she could join these mini prayer meetings/functions that they call KIRTANS... these happen in and around private member houses in al nahda, sharjah, etc... thanks for the info HM, is there any link or contact details? once again Thank You http://sikhsinuae.com/about/ Thank You HM
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 11:52
is there not a big Sikh temple near the souk in Bur Dubai? I dont have any idea Noddy2
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 11:50
or perhaps she could join these mini prayer meetings/functions that they call KIRTANS... these happen in and around private member houses in al nahda, sharjah, etc... thanks for the info HM, is there any link or contact details? once again Thank You
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 11:44
there is a beautiful Sikh temple (gurudwara) here... it's in Jebel Ali though so quite a trek from sharjah http://gurudwaradubai.com/contact-us.php oh its very far from Sharjah....will let her know
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 11:26
i dont think there is one here. thanks Izzy :)
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Latest post on 13 May 2014 - 09:03
Lulu also stock them.
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Latest post on 07 May 2014 - 11:06
So true! I hate going to Dubai mall, never lost my car there but I still find it useful. Me blonde thinking now :) Me too, I tend to use the mobile camera to take the picture of row number or mobile app to locate my car. I do the same, eventhough I have good memory...but you never know. that's true..... I have a very bad experience of global village parking. I was loaded with the stuff and running here & there. key fobs will work only when you are in the same area & nearby your car. :)
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Latest post on 07 May 2014 - 08:40
So true! I hate going to Dubai mall, never lost my car there but I still find it useful. Me blonde thinking now :) Me too, I tend to use the mobile camera to take the picture of row number or mobile app to locate my car.
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 13:35
smac? sorry but still your post looks fishy....
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 10:23
Thank you Ladies :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 10:21
It is very difficult to determine who advertises and who is genuine... But I am sensing an ad here... definitely Its an ........... :D
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 15:18
I use dropbox for sharing files and photos etc but would not store anything personal on/in it. It is reliable, quick, and easy to use but I just don't trust the internet for anything personal. thanks mrsb. it means after sharing, I have to delete all the files from Dropbox. it will be a first time I am going to use.
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 15:14
wouldnt have said anything, would say its none of my business. i'm not saying i agree with it but i dont think its anyones place to say. I agree, I would not have said anything - it is not my business. It does not mean I agree with slapping a toddler however, we must remember we are living in a country with over 100 different nationalities, cultures, traditions, etc and it is wrong to interfere. Also, there is a BIG difference between a slap and abuse. I can imagine the the toddler was tired, bored and frustrated and the mother was tired and frustrated too. Shopping is not an activity that a toddler enjoys or can manage for any extended period, but sometimes a mother has no other choice. yes .... sometimes there is no choice. don't blame mother. if she is slapping her kid, she is feeling the same pain too.
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:36
I would be wary of hiring this maid. Do you look Arab by any chance? True !!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:11
My colleague swears by the Ford Explorer Can you check with your colleague about petrol consumption as we are thinking to change our 4x4 to Ford Explorer OR Nissan Xterra He drives from Jebel Ali to DIFC to work everyday then bobbing about at the weekend with the family. He said he uses 1 tank a week if that makes sense Sorry I cant give numbers :-) thanks Sara its a great help. I like Explorer a lot. whenever I see FJ, I feel like I am suffocating.
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 10:13
My colleague swears by the Ford Explorer Can you check with your colleague about petrol consumption as we are thinking to change our 4x4 to Ford Explorer OR Nissan Xterra
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 08:47
my Corner sofa feet has sharp metal edges. I need some safety clips sort of things. pls help Tennis balls work well, cut an x slit into one side, not too wide and push the tennis ball over the foot of the chair, safe and cost effective! Looks quite fun too, you can spray paint them to match the chair colour if you like. oh GREAT Idea. thanks a LOT:)
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 14:57
my Corner sofa feet has sharp metal edges. I need some safety clips sort of things. pls help
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 14:03
Does anyone know where the Linkedin office in Dubai? I have tried googling it but cannot find it. Thanks in advance. sorry lack of knowledge. isn't it an online community? if I am not wrong.
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 13:35
Darwin award contender? awareness for others.....
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Latest post on 29 April 2014 - 11:43
yes ACE. baby shop, carrefour & I think Ikea as well (long ago I have seen in Ikea but now don't know)
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Latest post on 28 April 2014 - 13:09
And then you get the idiots who ask you about kids when you are unable to have them like my poor DD who has had IVF which failed. She is now looking at adoption. One of her "friends" wanted to know whose fault it was and maybe she could try a one night stand with a trusted male friend who was fertile!! My DD's response is not printable! oh NO :/:
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Latest post on 28 April 2014 - 11:40
its really irritating if a male passing such comments. Yes I agree if any female ask such questions, I don't mind. if anybody have their plans that is a separate thing but sometime people need some suggestion/guidance and shy to ask. if someone asks in a polite way then only they can open up.
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 13:16
My kids won't touch Panadol Infants, and I am not surprised as it is vile tasting, Adol is made in RAK, which maybe why Calpol is off the shelves, I prefer the tried and trusted brands so get my visitors to bring my stock of Calpol. thats true my kids also don't like Panadol It's medicine - it's not supposed to taste nice !! lol yes it is medicine but its a fact they prefer adol instead of Panadol
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 12:10
My kids won't touch Panadol Infants, and I am not surprised as it is vile tasting, Adol is made in RAK, which maybe why Calpol is off the shelves, I prefer the tried and trusted brands so get my visitors to bring my stock of Calpol. thats true my kids also don't like Panadol (edited to correct the mistake :D) <em>edited by sunlight on 27/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 10:32
Hw many posters on this thread have usernames that are related to the title ? FairyDust, WhiteOrchid, Sunlight - random observation :D I was lost, to choose a username. I want to be a sunlight to spread light all over the world.
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 10:32
Hw many posters on this thread have usernames that are related to the title ? FairyDust, WhiteOrchid, Sunlight - random observation :D I was lost, to choose a username. I want to be a sunlight to spread light all over the world. hehhehehehe ( I think it is too much) :D
 
 
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