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Out of the Mouths of Babes

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Dubai Mum

After a long day wandering through Dublin’s streets, we arrived in a Gastro pub in my home town. With 3 famished kids in tow, the countdown to the arrival of their food order became a game of wills and a … Continue reading →

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Bounce!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Dubai is always on the lookout for the latest, hot (no pun intended) trend to persuade parents to part with their hard earned, tax free cash. Not short of interesting and often unusual things to do in the desert (think: … Continue reading →

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Dubai, the Departure Lounge

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Dubai Mum

When we moved to Dubai, I was adamant that we would only do a visa term of 3 years. ‘Why would anyone want to spend more than that in all year round searing, sizzling heat?’ Almost 7 years and 3 … Continue reading →

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Simple Summer Saving Graces

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Dubai Mum

As the desert temperatures creep relentlessly towards the sky, as mums on the afternoon leg of school runs accept that ‘sweating’ is now an unpalatable part of Dubai life, as heat absorbing black becomes the only reliable colour that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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A New Start

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Not long into my notice period in my previous job I was lucky enough to secure another one.  Not really looking for one as I planned an extended summer break, an interesting opportunity presented itself.  Who would have thought I … Continue reading →

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All in a day’s work

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Dubai Mum

A couple of weeks ago DS1 and DD participated in their very first swim gala at school. Time: 8am for boys. 8:40 for girls (this gave parents of girls the opportunity to retire to their air conditioned cars after drop off until it was time … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Attraction

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Dubai Mum

During the Easter break, we spent a week in the bustling city of Hong Kong.  BK (before kids) DH and I spent 2 years absorbing the sights, sounds and smells of the Special Administrative Region as it is now known.  … Continue reading →

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International Tooth Fairy Duty

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Lost tooth 1, Dubai – Well….DS2 was so excited to lose his first tooth.  Bottom left.  It seemed to be wobbly for what seemed like forever.  Yet the suddeness of the ‘fall’ surprised us all.  One minute it was there, … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Day

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dubai Mum

A few weeks ago Arsenal supporting DS2 ran onto the hallowed grounds of Liverpool’s Anfield alongside the team’s captain, Steven Gerrard.  Stevie G shepherded DS2 along the line of Spurs’ players as they both shook the hand of each of … Continue reading →

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It’s not just Mother’s Day

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Today marks a day that is special to all of us, a day to celebrate how fantastic our Mums are as well as taking time out to think about what an honour it is to be a mum.  On a … Continue reading →

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