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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 13:30
We went recently, got there at about 10:15am (opens at 10am) and got in to see Santa about 12:15pm. It was a long wait but they had many different arts and crafts tables and my children hardly noticed how long we were waiting. DH and I both thought it was well organized. Santa is amazing, probably the best one we've ever seen. Our DD was nearly in tears when she left because she was so happy, which made the wait absolutely worth it in our eyes. I guess it all depends on your expectations... I guess Santa was bored in the evening when we went looool, my son wanted to play with Santa's bell, then he didnt want to sit on Santa's lap, the pic wasn't even that good, but Santa was good lookkng ;)
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 13:05
Fairy the silver bottle (this is what our maid prefers), I'm allergic to all so I have no clue
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 13:03
We went on Thursday at 8 pm, there was no queue but it doesn't really worth it, it's too small. We only paid for my son, we were 3 adults with him & we went in for free, we took a family photo, the gift then we went out.
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 10:44
I have loads of fine dining vouchers l. I stay in Sharjah, I will be at uptown mirdif on Wednesday afternoon
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Latest post on 07 December 2013 - 23:37
Babyshop prices are reasonable, it's very cheap when they have a sale
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Latest post on 07 December 2013 - 23:32
Mariot market place on Thursday & Friday, good food & variety (you can walk through 3 restaurants), AED 250 including soft drinks, edited by wickedangel_78 on 07/12/2013 <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 07/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 November 2013 - 17:11
We live in a 400 sqm 4 bedrooms apartment, the bedroom is at the other end of the apartment, we have a basic Tomy monitor, my son is 4 yrs & we're still using it, we tried a video monitor but it didnt work. Our walls are thick & we have 3 separation doors always closed when my kid is in bed, never had issues with signal, our wireless internet connection doesnt work past the living rooms areas & the mobile phones signal is always weak, you cant even get a proper 4G connection at our place. We bought it from babyshop on sale (less than AED 200)
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Latest post on 29 November 2013 - 20:25
I stayed in hotels several times with my husband when we were newly wed, I was still on my dad's visa, we dont change our family name after marriage, they asked for IDs but they didnt ask for marriage cetificate. We used our driving licence at that time, I still use my licence sometimes as an ID for hotels check ins, never had issues & there is nothing on my driving licence that link me to my husband.
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 11:08
We potty trained with pull ups, we didn't go with bare bum as it might cause confusion. It was stress free for both of us. We used to take him to the toilet every 1 hr, he was dry after 1 month with no accidents when we ditched the pull ups
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 21:04
Many thanks, how long did it take you to finish it? Did you pay the whole fees at once, or in installments? I scheduled a call but had to cancel it as the time wasn't convenient, their next course starts on 28 October. I will be calling them soon, but I needed some feedback from those who tried it :) If you don't mind, can I ask why you took the course? Do you use it for work? <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 06/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 18:57
Anyone tried it?? Does it worth US $ 5000? TIA
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 11:02
- 8-10 slices of bread (remove the sides) - bread crumbs (1/2 cup) - butter - modzerella cheese Blend the bread, mix with bread crumbs & soft butter (you should get something that looks like cheesecake base), spread it on a tefal round oven tray, spread modzerella over it Cream mix: 2 cups of milk 1/3 cup of samolina Orange blossom (2 tbsp) 1 Nestlé cream 2-3 tbsp of sugar Cold mix milk & samolina , then bring to boil while whisking, once it's boiling add all the remaining ingredients, add mix to the tray. Bake in the over for 20 mins on high. Leave it for 10 mins to settle, then flip it on a serving plate & add syrup.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 10:53
Check cobone.com & groupon.ae , they have some offers for hotel stays & water parks. I was told dreamland has nice area for toddlers & there are offers with Iceland tickets. We're heading to Atlantis Aquaventure next week & we'll use the enertainer vouchers.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 10:42
My 3 yrs old son is obsessed with Thomas & friends. We have those small wooden trains (it cost us a Fortune) but 2 of the main characters (Emily & Toby) are still missing :( I visited all shops (Toys r us, Toystore, ELC, Hamley's) but with no success. Anyone knows where I can find more trains? Or if there is somewhere online that delivers? TIA
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 00:28
Non-bio washing powders/liquids are fragrance free. I use Pure washing powder or Fairy non-bio liquid. You find them in C4
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 00:33
I think you can. Mine expired 2 years back, I transfered my visa, then I renewed my driving license 2 months back with no problems. As long as you had a license & a new visa, it should be fine I guess. My aunt went to Canada for 3 yrs, when she came back on new residency she was also able to renew her driving license with no problems & they didnt ask for her Canadian driving license. <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 04/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 15:12
We use Arwa & it's always available in C4 & it's one of the cheapest bottled water available here, It has: Sodium: 3.3 Chloride: less than 1 Total dissolved solids: 115
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 21:47
I went through an agency as I didn't want someone with ME experience. I interviewed few maid locally & some of them had lots of unreasonable expectations. She's been with us for 2 yrs. We sent her on a 1 month paid vacation last year & we'r renewing her contract for a 3rd year before she goes on vacation next month. She's not perfect byt she's the right person for the job. She joined us when I was pregnant. DS was also suffering from colic & reflux. We didn't expect her to take responsibilities of the baby but she offered to help & she took some responsibilities like watching him when I'm busy cooking, taking a nap or a shower. DS is 18 months & she's really good with him. She doesn't babysit but she will happily do if we want her to. xx
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:34
Ive been wondering about yoghurt too. DD is 22 weeks and so far has eaten everything offered with great delight (sweet potato, pear, porridge, cauliflower, carrot etc). Id like to try her on yoghurts but i thought cows milk & products under 1yr was a no-no? Or is that just in the case of replacing milk feeds with cows milk? Cow milk is fine in yoghurt, cereals & food at 6+ months. It's a no no as a drink before 12 months as it's difficult to digest & it doesnt have enough nutrients needed for their growth & development. I use natural local plain yoghurt for DS since he was 6 months & he loves it. To add flavour, sometimes I mix his yoghurt with 1/2 pot of organix or hipp organic fruit pots. Baby yoghurts are so over priced & there are only very few brands with no added sugar.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 16:42
My fiend's maid has a husband here but my friend doesnt allow them to meet in her house. She gets a day off & they meet outside the house.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 16:36
You dont really need the whole amount of water if you'r using bottled water. I used to heat 1 oz of water, add it to the feeding bottle, add all the amount of formula to it, then shake/stir & top up with water directly from the water bottle. If you'r preparing a 5 oz bottle for example you need to heat 1 oz of water, then add 5 scoops of formula to it to sterilize it, & then top up with 4 oz directly from the water bottle. It's easier if you prepare fresh feeds as it will be ready for feeding immediately xx
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 00:34
Arwa is the best for preparing baby food & bottles as it has the least amount of menerals esp sodium & cloride. I won't go for boiling tap water here as the water is not suitable for drinking as it's not fresh water.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 00:29
Thank you lovely ladies - I am glad that you are all around to help and give advice. Started off DS on rice cereal with BM today :) Also, when can we progress to wheat/ oat cereal ? Is it true that rice cereal etc is just empty calories and we should progress to fruits and veggies as they are better? Lemondrops - if I have to make it with formula - how much formula powder should I add for say 1 tbsp of cereal? And should I use warm water or just cooled boiled water is fine ? There are several fruity porridge or baby rice with veggies in the market which are suitable from 4+. You cant introduce wheat before 6+ months as it has gluten. Oat & corn powder are fine at 4+ months. xx
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 14:48
Im 13 weeks and haven't had any sickness at all. Believe me its caused me no end of worry, its my first and I was expecting to be throwing up every day. I actually feel really well, had abit of tiredness hit me recently and want to sleep ALOT! Had a scan and seen my lil one moving around and could have cried as I just didnt feel pregnant! I didnt have any morning sickness & I was always worried until I saw the scan at week 12. My son is 18 months :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 02:58
Some brands have added milk so you only need to mix it with water. If it's without milk you need to add EBM or formula.
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 00:52
I use baby oil on DS skin after his bath since he was tiny. He loves his daily massages, & now he brings the oil saying "massas peese". ETA: We were using olive oil after his bath for the 1st 6 months then we switched to baby oil <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 05/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 00:50
Kiddly winks, we went there last Monday for the 1st time & it was fun. http://www.activeuae.com/ActiveSports/index.php We tried Kidville & their little maestros class was nice & we enjoyed it. They were offering half course last semester & we went for it (8 classes). There are also some drawing & story telling classes (The Piccaso Project)- We'r planning to try it next week http://www.timeoutdubai.com/kids/features/21268-10-reasons-to-love-art/page/2
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 22:07
Thanks Hun. They don't have a good collection at Clark's & the last time I took him for fitting they measured the size wrong. They don't even have all the fits (F, G, H, etc) available :(
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 21:33
Can I find them here? & do they have a collection for toddlers? TIA
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 21:31
I don't have advise Hun. DS is 17.5 months & he still doesn't have a good control on his gagging reflex. He was also suffering from reflux & was over it at 7.5 months. But he still throws up if he gags of stick his fist in his mouth :(
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 02:49
http://www.scs-sharjah.com/english/about/index.php International School of creative Science in Sharjah. They have Quran classes every morning & Islamic studies are taught more than once a week xx
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 02:40
Do you pay taxes to live in this country? No. The G'ment pays for the infrastructure from the G'ment money, from national money. Who said so? Building & community owners pay an anual service charge to the government for their services, & those charges are included within the rent but it's not mentioned. Each community in Dubai paid for the new roads, metro, public comunity services & garbage removal within the community. Property owners have to pay an anual service & comunity charge & the amount is not fixed & it keeps changing. So yes we do pay taxes, nothing is free. There is also the community charge within the electricity bills in Dubai. In Sharjah we pay 2.5% of the anual rent to the municipality & those are also taxes.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 18:40
Try Pitter Patter! They're in the mall at the big spinneys in the Springs. They sell some gorgeous shoes for girls and boys, age 0-10 x Thanks hun, I think I need to go there. I saw a pic of pair in Aquarius magazine today & I liked it. But I stay in Sharjah so it's a long way. Will try to visit their shop soon xx
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 02:44
I had mine as part of my membership (it was included with full memberships earlier). My friend bought a package last year for AED 5000 for 10 hrs & you can choose the parts you want to do, & they dont have to be the same parts for each session. There was no time limit to use the sessions.
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 01:10
DS was suffering from reflux & he used to sleep on his side. When he learned to roll over from back to tummy at 5 months he started to sleep on his tummy. As long as ur LO can roll over on her own, there is nothing to worry about. xx
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 01:08
DS is 17 months & until now he refuses milk from any cup. He drinks water from any cup but he gags once he tastes milk from a cup. He's not a good eater & he loves his milk. He only drinks water & milk.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 17:46
Our maid wakes up at 8:00- 8:30 am, the house is usually done by 2:00 pm. She takes 1 hour rest, then she helps me in the kitchen. Lunch is at 4 pm & she's done eating & cleaning at 5 pm. She takes 2 hours rest, then we go out at 7:30 pm & most of the time she comes with us. I have a toddler & she spends 1 hr in a play area with him, then she has dinner with us if we'r dining outside & by 10 pm we'r back home. She helps me with putting DS to bed & sleeps at 11 pm. I send clothes for ironing to the laundry if we go out a lot during the week, but if we stay at home or if she doesnt go out with us she irons in the evening & it's usually 1-1.5 hrs once a week. She doesnt baby sit.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 23:59
Thanks for the link....Is the little maestros really worth the money ? as there opening a new one in Motorcity and never been in a kidville b4 ...and noticed its around 2000dhs do they let u try a class for free do u know? tia DS loves the class & he learned alot esp the letter sounds & he's only 17 months. Now he goes "na, na. na nose / a a a apple, etc) If you dont like the class you can switch within the 1st 3 classes I think & if you miss a class later you can go for a makeup class (you have upto 3 makeup classes)& you choose any other class for the makeup. & they also hae a refund policy but I dont know the details. HTH xx They had free trial classes but for older kids age 2+ , you can give them a call & check if they have any before the next semester.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 22:37
hey found this on FB https://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=30701917939&v=info WA_78 where is kiddlywinks? There are several locations. We'll be joining the one at Emirates British Nursery - Mirdiff Here is the link http://www.activeuae.com/ActiveSports/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=listcats&cat_id=638&Itemid=205
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 22:34
There is also Abu Hail centre in Diera & they have Abayas with all price ranges. My friends shop from there. You need to know what you want & describe it well to the taylor. They have ready made ones but it's better if you have a design or a ready made abaya with you for them to copy & make the exact size.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 22:24
I go to a taylor in Souq Al Bahar in Sharjah. I paid AED 250 for a lovely one (suitable for a party) with sheela & it's similar to one I saw at 1st Lady (AED 1200). For a simple one I paid AED 150. There are several taylors there & they have all types of materials like Salona, stretch, etc. He finishes it in 2-3 days. Where is this Sook al Bahar? It's close to banks street (behind it) Sharjah-Ajman road. It's the old souq in Sharjah. It's an open souq
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:58
Thanks so much for the info wickedangel, when we move i think ill have to give it a go. Also how did you enjoy the art class? I have a 2.5year old too who will need something active during the summer? Also who runs the classes? Anyone tried kindermusik? What is that like? There is a class for siblings called wiggle giggle together. We didnt do any painting at the class as they choose different activities during each class, & painting wasnt part of the class activities that day. They have a team of instructors from different nationalities (Asians & westerners) & all are very nice. Where is kindermusik?
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:58
Thanks so much for the info wickedangel, when we move i think ill have to give it a go. Also how did you enjoy the art class? I have a 2.5year old too who will need something active during the summer? Also who runs the classes? Anyone tried kindermusik? What is that like? There is a class for siblings called wiggle giggle together. We didnt do any painting at the class as they choose different activities during each class, & painting wasnt part of the class activities that day. They have a team of instructors from different nationalities (Asians & westerners) & all are very nice. Where is kindermusik?
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:39
Hi Leshell. Little Maestros is a music class. They start by introducing the kids, then they do some singing, dancing & moving around, then they give the kids toy instruments (shakers, rattles, etc) to join the band. Then they introduce a letter with some words, a story, a puppet show, then another song. At the end they blow some bubbles for the kids to follow. It's a nice class. We also went for a run, wiggle, paint & giggle trial class & it was fun but it's only for toddlers. Wee wiggle giggle is similar but for babies. It's basically a play time with toys suitable for babies then a music & singing time. It's less stimulating than little maestros when it comes to noise & using instruments. They only use the guitar while singing. xx
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:24
I go to a taylor in Souq Al Bahar in Sharjah. I paid AED 250 for a lovely one (suitable for a party) with sheela & it's similar to one I saw at 1st Lady (AED 1200). For a simple one I paid AED 150. There are several taylors there & they have all types of materials like Salona, stretch, etc. He finishes it in 2-3 days.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:15
I'm born here :) There was no Jumairah beach hotel it was Chicago beach, & Sheikh Zayed road was soo far away. Al Ghurair Centre was the only mall in Dubai. There were no buildings in Buhairah in Sharjah apart from Al Hisawi buildings & another ugly building. Living there was a luxury. In 1978 a central AC was a luxury & my mum used to brag about her house as she had central AC & our house was always cold. Al Wehda street was high end shopping street & was the best place for shopping We used to go to Al Ain for fresh milk from Al Ain milk factory & Lacnor was the only milk available in 1978. Al Ain strawberry milk was a treat :) There was no canned pepsi & Coke didnt exist here. We used to go to Pepsi factory to exchange empty bottles I heard about New Dubai when I went to work for a govt company in 2003. Dubailand was only sand & a project on paper, JLT was a construction site & I never thought they were going to finish the project. When I visited JBR the 1st time for a project there were no streets & Sheraton hotel was in the middle of the constructions.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 16:46
DS is 17 months. We go to Little Maestros classes at kidville & so far I'm happy with the classes. We'r planning to go for a different class next semester once they start their Mirdiff branch. DS loves music & dancing this is why we went for this class. I'm also planning to try Kiddlywinks next week.
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 21:40
The min is 12 oz (360 mls) & the max is 20 oz (600 mls) at 1 yr +. it includes dairy in food & cereals. Did you try toddlers milk? It has all the calcium & menerals they need & 2 feeds of 6 oz each is allwhat they need to get all the nutrients they need from dairy xx
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 11:27
Mine is covered through my car insurance & my credit card through Emirates Islamic Bank also provides car breakdown assistance.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 11:24
I had my IPL at their branch in Oud Maitha & didnt have any problems. Had full body + face 3 years back & it was amazing xx
 
 
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