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Ramadan Timings

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Just over a week ago the Muslim world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours until sunset when they break their fast. To accommodate those fasting, (and to encourage those not … Continue reading →

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Amazing Dubai

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Having children opens the door to that beautiful opportunity to re-experience life through their innocent eyes, and watch them teach you how to effortlessly live in the moment. Raising children in Dubai opens up another world that I never knew … Continue reading →

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What do you call a Heatwave in the Desert?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Dubai Mum

It started last weekend. The end of May is unusually early. I wasn’t prepared. It felt like it came out of nowhere and blindsided me. At one point, I thought it was just me. After 7 years in the desert, … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Boys

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Growing up as the middle child flanked by a brother on either side was interesting and challenging at the same time. The pre-teen years through to the later teen years were the most challenging, and required me to hone a … Continue reading →

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Fitness and Fit Bits

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dubai Mum

When it comes to technology, I tend to loiter on the periphery. I don’t feel the need to have the latest gadget or know why it is superior to its washed up predecessor. Even still, it is hard not to … Continue reading →

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Snow Fun

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Livigno, like many European ski resorts is a quaint, ‘olde worlde’ village. Running through it is one main street lined with three storey wooden guest houses with colourful wooden shutters, like something straight out of Johanna Spyri’s Swiss tale of … Continue reading →

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Loyalty and Allegiance

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Dubai Mum

International sporting fixtures provoke a huge, emotional outpouring in our household! Being a family of two nationalities growing up in a third culture with kids who are sports crazy makes for interesting times on any level. Cue a family contested … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dubai Mum

On Thursday afternoon just before pick up, a shiny white coach with black tinted windows pulled up to the school gates. A gaggle of excited Mums and Dads gathered on the pavement, waiting to welcome home their munchkins from their … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Hour

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dubai Mum

What better way to kick start the weekend than with a full body massage???!!! With the Munchkins dropped off at school, I headed to Lily Pond Spa in Al Barsha Mall to experience what I look forward to becoming a … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Treat

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Earlier in the week, I received an email from a London based PR agent with a very tempting offer: a treatment of my choice at a salon in return for a review of the treatment here! With UK/Ireland Mother’s Day … Continue reading →

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