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Fun City Review
General musings Giveaways indoor play areas Things to do in Abu Dhabi Things to do in DubaiApril 17, 2017July 19, 2017

The time we went to Fun City….

Being a Dubai Mom is often synonymous with soft play areas because let’s be honest for several month it is scorching hot outside and even on those cooler days containing your herd is often easier said than done! Prior to moving to the UAE, we had absolutely no concept of soft play areas, in South…

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Education kids activities Things to do in Abu Dhabi Things to do in DubaiMarch 27, 2017March 27, 2017

Review – Smurfs: The Lost Village

Our review of Smurfs: The Lost Village and some FREE kids activities to keep them busy.

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General musings indoor play areas Things to do in Abu Dhabi UncategorizedJuly 12, 2016October 7, 2016

The time we went to Orange Wheels….

Abu Dhabi has a new play area and if you’re from Dubai it is definitely worth the drive!

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Learnt a very disturbing fact this morning. Did you know that 70% of kids in the UAE are overweight 😲 @mirnasabbagh shared with us some simple tips and tricks to help keep your kiddies on the healthy path because logically we all know that prevention is better than cure and none of us deliberately wish our kids harm right? So in the spirit of the #dubai30x30 here are some of the simple ways moms shared to keep the kiddies moving: 💡 @onegeekofaparent suggested you get a pet dog. Not only do they teach responsibility but your littles will want to take them for walks and play fetch. 💡 @dxbmommysjourney always makes sure she has her little one’s scooter or bicycle in the back of her car - while you walk along the beach/park, they have a ride (this will also mean less carrying for you)! 💡We moved closer to the boys’ school to give us the opportunity to walk to school in the mornings. 💡 @mommyjournal bought a little trampoline for her daughter and created a new tradition of playing family hide n seek - QT and keeping the whole family moving! 💡@mirnasabbagh makes sure to plan a physical, family activity every weekend before planning their fun lunch/brunch...no exercise = no lunch out! How do your incorporate physical activity into your family’s routine? I think Joshua has found his thing! The last few months we’ve been focusing on helping the boys diversify into their own interests. Up until now, they’ve done pretty much everything together and with such varied personalities it was becoming apparent that the time had come to play to their individual strengths and interests. I think that with Joshua, go-karting may just be it. It’s hard to explain but once he’s out on the track on his own, everything just seems to click into place and his focus goes through the roof. I’m really excited to see him develop this new skill and hoping this will help us all survive the teenage years ahead 😉 . . . #findwhatyoulove #beyourownperson #growinguptoofast #momofboys #preteen #uaemombloggers #dubaiblogger #gokarting #boymom #mydubai It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...📖 Mr Dickens probably poached this from his mother (he was one of 8 children)! These two 🐒 are both best friends and arch enemies and in between they drive their parents bonkers. It also takes a camera roll worth of photos (that you only get to look at when they’re at school) for you to realize how “not too shabby” they are. . . . #uaemombloggers #momofboys #theydrivemecrazy #gottalovethem #sendwine #momblogger #brothers #cheekymonkeys Just a #dubaikid enjoying the sensation of standing in the rain 🌧 I think Liam easily spent 15 minutes in and out of the rain. Shoes off and rain coat on, all that was missing were some muddy puddles 😉 Probably our favorite zone in @olioliuae was the water room where the kids can wash cars, create their own water ways, splish, splash and splosh to the hearts’ content! Tip: pack an extra change of clothes and leave this room for last! . . . #dubaikids #olioliplay #olioliuae #indoorplayspace #letsgetmessy #waterfun #dubaimums #dubaiblogger #uaemombloggers #andthentherewere2blog #sneakpeek This picture sums up trip to @olioliuae this morning! Every single person I saw had this look on their face at some point during the visit. Whether it was because they were shooting off rockets, building a fort or standing in the rain we were all mesmerized by the variety and uniqueness of the experiences on offer. Keep your eyes pealed for the opening day because this is one play space you will not want to miss out on. . . . #dubaikids #olioliuae #olioliplay #dubaimums #dubaimoms #uaekids #uaemombloggers #dubaikidsactivities #dubaiblogger #mydubai #sneekpeak #comingsoon #dubaimoms #dubaimommyblogger #andthentherewere2blog Having been tagged already by @mummyonmymind @onegeekofaparent and @ourbigdubaiadventure I finally had to pluck up the courage to snap a selfie and share #10thingsaboutme .... . . 1️⃣ My impossible to pronounce surname “Medronho” is my maiden name and a type of tree in Portugal. The fruit from the tree is used to make a super potent fruit brandy called “Aguardente” or “Fire Water” and is usually drunk for breakfast 😲 I stick to coffee 😉 . . 2️⃣ Although I have a very distinct South African accent, I was born in Montijo, Portugal. As a good old #thirdculturekid I don’t consider myself either South African or Portuguese. I identify with wherever in the world I am at the moment. . . 3️⃣ In a past life (or what feels like a past life) I used to brew beer which is pretty ironic because I don’t really like the taste 🍻 . . 4️⃣ I am the textbook definition of an introvert which makes blogging really hard for me. As much as I love attending events and meeting new people it terrifies me and it’s really tempting to cancel at the last minute! . . 5️⃣ I proposed to my husband in the car on the way to our weekly family Sunday Dinner. We’d been together for over 10 years! Neither of us had contemplated marriage until that point 👰 We got married in our favorite restaurant and got soaked standing outside in the rain with our closest friends and family! . . 6️⃣ The size of my bag is determined by the size of my kindle 📖 I go absolutely nowhere without it! . . 7️⃣ I never wanted to have kids...and then I had Joshua and kind of knew Liam had to follow. . . 8️⃣ I’ve been “run over” by my own car and can vouch for the fact that you do in fact loose your shoe which is unfortunate if you need to chase down said car. . . 9️⃣ I do not know how to ride a bicycle 🚲 (and am hoping no-one is reading this far and my secret is still safe) . . 🔟 If I could throw responsibility and logic aside I would pack my family’s bags and we would travel the world and study at the school of life. The boys would be sponges soaked with facts and an understanding of world cultures. For about a month or two and then the lack of routine and structure would probably drive me insane! 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Learnt a very disturbing fact this morning. Did you know that 70% of kids in the UAE are overweight 😲 @mirnasabbagh shared with us some simple tips and tricks to help keep your kiddies on the healthy path because logically we all know that prevention is better than cure and none of us deliberately wish our kids harm right? So in the spirit of the #dubai30x30 here are some of the simple ways moms shared to keep the kiddies moving: 💡 @onegeekofaparent suggested you get a pet dog. Not only do they teach responsibility but your littles will want to take them for walks and play fetch. 💡 @dxbmommysjourney always makes sure she has her little one’s scooter or bicycle in the back of her car - while you walk along the beach/park, they have a ride (this will also mean less carrying for you)! 💡We moved closer to the boys’ school to give us the opportunity to walk to school in the mornings. 💡 @mommyjournal bought a little trampoline for her daughter and created a new tradition of playing family hide n seek - QT and keeping the whole family moving! 💡@mirnasabbagh makes sure to plan a physical, family activity every weekend before planning their fun lunch/brunch...no exercise = no lunch out! How do your incorporate physical activity into your family’s routine? I think Joshua has found his thing! The last few months we’ve been focusing on helping the boys diversify into their own interests. Up until now, they’ve done pretty much everything together and with such varied personalities it was becoming apparent that the time had come to play to their individual strengths and interests. I think that with Joshua, go-karting may just be it. It’s hard to explain but once he’s out on the track on his own, everything just seems to click into place and his focus goes through the roof. I’m really excited to see him develop this new skill and hoping this will help us all survive the teenage years ahead 😉 . . . #findwhatyoulove #beyourownperson #growinguptoofast #momofboys #preteen #uaemombloggers #dubaiblogger #gokarting #boymom #mydubai It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...📖 Mr Dickens probably poached this from his mother (he was one of 8 children)! These two 🐒 are both best friends and arch enemies and in between they drive their parents bonkers. It also takes a camera roll worth of photos (that you only get to look at when they’re at school) for you to realize how “not too shabby” they are. . . . #uaemombloggers #momofboys #theydrivemecrazy #gottalovethem #sendwine #momblogger #brothers #cheekymonkeys Just a #dubaikid enjoying the sensation of standing in the rain 🌧 I think Liam easily spent 15 minutes in and out of the rain. Shoes off and rain coat on, all that was missing were some muddy puddles 😉 Probably our favorite zone in @olioliuae was the water room where the kids can wash cars, create their own water ways, splish, splash and splosh to the hearts’ content! Tip: pack an extra change of clothes and leave this room for last! . . . #dubaikids #olioliplay #olioliuae #indoorplayspace #letsgetmessy #waterfun #dubaimums #dubaiblogger #uaemombloggers #andthentherewere2blog #sneakpeek This picture sums up trip to @olioliuae this morning! Every single person I saw had this look on their face at some point during the visit. Whether it was because they were shooting off rockets, building a fort or standing in the rain we were all mesmerized by the variety and uniqueness of the experiences on offer. Keep your eyes pealed for the opening day because this is one play space you will not want to miss out on. . . . #dubaikids #olioliuae #olioliplay #dubaimums #dubaimoms #uaekids #uaemombloggers #dubaikidsactivities #dubaiblogger #mydubai #sneekpeak #comingsoon #dubaimoms #dubaimommyblogger #andthentherewere2blog Having been tagged already by @mummyonmymind @onegeekofaparent and @ourbigdubaiadventure I finally had to pluck up the courage to snap a selfie and share #10thingsaboutme .... . . 1️⃣ My impossible to pronounce surname “Medronho” is my maiden name and a type of tree in Portugal. The fruit from the tree is used to make a super potent fruit brandy called “Aguardente” or “Fire Water” and is usually drunk for breakfast 😲 I stick to coffee 😉 . . 2️⃣ Although I have a very distinct South African accent, I was born in Montijo, Portugal. As a good old #thirdculturekid I don’t consider myself either South African or Portuguese. I identify with wherever in the world I am at the moment. . . 3️⃣ In a past life (or what feels like a past life) I used to brew beer which is pretty ironic because I don’t really like the taste 🍻 . . 4️⃣ I am the textbook definition of an introvert which makes blogging really hard for me. As much as I love attending events and meeting new people it terrifies me and it’s really tempting to cancel at the last minute! . . 5️⃣ I proposed to my husband in the car on the way to our weekly family Sunday Dinner. We’d been together for over 10 years! Neither of us had contemplated marriage until that point 👰 We got married in our favorite restaurant and got soaked standing outside in the rain with our closest friends and family! . . 6️⃣ The size of my bag is determined by the size of my kindle 📖 I go absolutely nowhere without it! . . 7️⃣ I never wanted to have kids...and then I had Joshua and kind of knew Liam had to follow. . . 8️⃣ I’ve been “run over” by my own car and can vouch for the fact that you do in fact loose your shoe which is unfortunate if you need to chase down said car. . . 9️⃣ I do not know how to ride a bicycle 🚲 (and am hoping no-one is reading this far and my secret is still safe) . . 🔟 If I could throw responsibility and logic aside I would pack my family’s bags and we would travel the world and study at the school of life. The boys would be sponges soaked with facts and an understanding of world cultures. For about a month or two and then the lack of routine and structure would probably drive me insane! Tag you’re it! Money doesn't buy happiness but it buys cookies which is almost the same thing and when they're @timhortonsgcc #SmileCookieChain cookies they bring even more happiness! Cookies are only AED6 each and all proceeds go to the @aljalilauae to help fund medical research and procedures for kids. . . . #givingback #kidsinneed #yearofgiving #dubaikids #uaemombloggers #uaekids #dubaimoms #dubaiblogger #andthentherewere2blog Happy International Coffee Day ☕️ Ok, so technically it's a babycinno and has no coffee but he had the coffee drinking vibe down from an early age so it counts #tbhpost to a 2 year old Joshua 🐒 . . . #internationalcoffeeday #caffeineaddict #momswhocaffinate #momlife #uaemombloggers #uaeblog #dubaimums #dubaikids #momblogger #dubaipr #mydubai

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