Whether it’s a Spring Clean or a Quarantine Clean, it is certainly the activity that we are doing more of at the moment. As more of us are living our day to day lives in the comfort of our homes, chances are you’ll be needing to run your hoover or duster around a little more than usual. It can be slightly overwhelming if you’re not a natural Monica-type character and so whether you like to…
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As we while away our days in quarantine and chill mode, well, a little chill mixed with some multi-tasking in the form of home-schooling and working, it’s probably fair to say a lot of us are experiencing cabin fever and full-on frazzle right now. It is important to remember that we are all in this together and when it all gets a bit much, there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking some time out for…
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Advancements in medicine, the availability of healthcare and ease of access to medical and healthcare professionals online, mean that people often rely on these as their first port of call when in need of medical assistance, however it is important that we are all in control of our own health and safety at home too! As part of this, it’s essential to keep a first aid kit, that is ready for day to day use…
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What goes perfectly with self-isolation? Delicious home-brewed coffee, of course! In an effort to keep the coffee community of the UAE and the world at large engaged and interacting with other coffee lovers, Mokha 1450, Dubai’s leading specialty coffee brand, is delighted to announce the world’s first Home Coffee Brewing Championship. A fun, feel good competition that everyone can enter, the Home Coffee Brewing Champion will take home $2,000 in cash, a 1 in 10 …
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It’s a unique time right now and many of us have (probably) rarely seen so much of the same four walls that we call home. Step away from that smudge on the wall that changes shape the more you look at it and look here! There’s a tonne of freebies out there right now and it’s never been a better time to up-skill, ready to tear into the brave new world we’ll hopefully find outside…
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What a start to 2020! We are only three months in and most of the world is on lockdown. Many of us are either practising social distancing, self-isolating, working from home or have been instructed to stay at home unless in need of essentials such as medicine or groceries. This will result in most of us spending a lot of time indoors and at home over the remainder of the month (or until further notice)….
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It looks like we’ll all be spending much more time at home for the foreseeable future! With all the chaos and uncertainty happening out in the world, it has become more important than ever that our own homes make us feel relaxed and happy. Luckily the weather is still beautiful here so there’s no better time for some cathartic decluttering, a deep Spring clean (anyone else feeling the need to burn sage?!) and then a…
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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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