These days, most of us are getting a lot more conscious about what we consume. Whether it’s following a certain diet, or dealing with food allergies/intolerances, or even trying to ensure our food products are sustainable and locally sourced, there’s certainly a lot to consider! Unfortunately, when it comes to the actual ingredients in packaged food, consumers are often led astray by clever marketing gimmicks that try to show something as being better for you…
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Dubai has gained somewhat of a reputation for draining the Dirham rather than stretching it. Lucky for our readers, we have our budgeting experts, Selma & Susan of Dirham Stretcher, to save the day as well as your wallet! Here are their top five places to go to bag a bargain. Brands For Less With multiple stores around Dubai, chances are that you would have already walked, if not driven right past one of these…
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Let’s face it, planning a birthday party at home can be a daunting prospect… the idea often starts out small and then spirals out of control. Once you invite siblings, neighbours and friends at school, then realise you not only have little mouths to feed but parents too, on top of décor, entertainment, party bags and the likes, it almost seems more practical and affordable to book a package at soft play and let them…
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There’s hardly a Dubai dweller who hasn’t heard of or used Kibsons to save the day with a wide variety of fresh produce, delivered fast to your doorstep. They’ve certainly been responsible for many a soup, curry and salad in the Home Club ME headquarters, pleasing the palette of even the fussiest of eaters. And although they’ve been in operation for over three decades here in the UAE, it wasn’t until 2016, that Kibsons became…
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The western world has been a-buzz with the word ‘Feng Shui’ over the last couple of decades. But the original meaning and purpose of Feng Shui seems to have gotten lost in translation through the years. If you were to type it into Google, Instagram or YouTube, you’ll dive into images of interior décor and colour principles that claim to change your home energy for the better. But is this really what it is all…
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Let’s face it, we don’t always have time to prepare gourmet breakfasts each and every morning. Sometimes, a quick fix needs to suffice to get us through until lunchtime, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When I’m in a hurry or not feeling up to a particularly large breakfast, I find that a smoothie is the perfect way to get a boost of nutrients quickly and simply. I have a couple of go-to options…
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Our interior décor expert Ash Young, of Adore Décor DXB is back with her top tips on decorating kids’ rooms, while pleasing both your aesthetic eye and their naturally adventurous disposition. Over to you Ash! Let me start by saying, that you are not alone if you feel overwhelmed at the thought of decorating your child’s bedroom! Kids’ rooms are hardworking spaces, so there’s a lot to consider and potentially, some conflicting interests. You might…
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It seems everyone wants to get organised, including us here at HCME HQ. But it’s no easy task and requires some order and method. Our expert panelist Shelina Jokhiya, founder of Dubai-based Decluttr Me, is here to offer her pearls of wisdom on getting organised and clearing out that mounting pile of clutter, ready for a new year and a new decade! Are you feeling lost trying to clear that path of clutter at home?…
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Earlier this month Pantone announced that their Colour of the Year for 2020 is ‘Classic Blue’, and here at Home Club ME, we couldn’t wait to explore how this bold shade could be incorporated into our homes.  Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, Pantone says this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of…
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As UAE expats we arguably have a higher carbon footprint than the average person. This is due to a number of factors including our regular flights home to visit our families, buying furniture and appliances on the cheap and replacing each time we move, and the fact that we have to use motorised vehicles during most months to avoid the desert heat. But there are a few things we can do to ensure that our…
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