Travelling with a Baby
9:40 PM
Philippine-bound. One of my dreaded challenges is to travel inside an airplane with a baby. I think the most cringe-worthy scenario is a non-stop cry fest with poor passengers darting dagger-like stares at us.
Tropical Foot Wear Wish List
2:40 PM
In one week, I can finally heed my wanderlust. I am excited to take the plane again and gallivant in these footwear perfect for a tropical country. Since I am unable to go shopping nowadays, I turned to Polyvore to satisfy my whim. Here's my footwear shopping wish list that would be perfect for this trip.
Charlotte russe shoes
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There will be lots of walking both in the city and countryside. The thongs / flip-flops will be perfect at the beach. Guess what, these are also perfect for those living in the Middle East where it is sunny and warm all year round.
Take your pick.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend!
Love & light,
Arni
Saving Tip: Baby Vaccines in the UAE
8:18 PM
Do you know babies born in the UAE have access to free vaccination? Yes, well almost. Great, right? I just spent this morning applying for a Dubai Health Card for my baby.
Where can this be applied?
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| Toothless grin reaction to free vaccines :) |
There are 3 government hospitals that process health cards:
- Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl Hospital)
- Rashid Hospital
- Dubai Hospital
What do I need to bring?
Please prepare a photocopy of each document to be presented along with the original :
- Baby's birth certificate
- Tenancy Contract
- Father and Mother's Passport and Visa Page
- Baby's Passport and Visa Page
- Baby's Passport Photograph
**I was advised by the call center before I went to the hospital to bring the baby vaccination book but the hospital didn't really check it. The hospital staff however asked me for the baby's Emirates ID which I haven't applied for yet.
How much is it?
There is an annual fee of AED 110.
Once I receive the health card, which hospital should I go to for vaccines?
There is a designated hospital nearest to where the applicants reside. The hospital staff will advise you which hospital to go to. It is Al Barsha Hospital for us. There is a need to book appointments in advance for the vaccinations.
A complete set of 18-month worth of vaccines in a private hospital normally costs AED 920+. Some private hospitals charge AED 550+ per visit since vaccinations are usually not covered by private medical insurance. So imagine, the savings there.
I went to Latifa Hospital first. Their card machine was not working this morning so they gave me a temporary ID. I immediately went straight to Rashid Hospital to obtain a permanent Health Card (and to get it over with). I'm glad I did, it was done in a few minutes.
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Love & light,
Arni
10 Ways How to Learn a New Language in Bed
3:18 PM
Idle times are replaced by language learning. Why? For many reasons; my objectives are to communicate with others better, to show respect, to make the most out of travels, to engage my baby in new languages and... the list goes on. However, a deep desire to learning your target language is required.
So, how can I learn a new language without getting out of bed? Here are simple tried and tested tips that worked out for me so far.
Afternoon Walks
1:55 PM
A month's absence and I'm back! Late nights and deadlines are now temporarily put on hold as my job title changes. Today, I am now officially a stay at home Mum.
I've been enjoying afternoon walks with my 3 and a half month old daughter on weekends. Here are some of our discoveries around the neighborhood.
The scent of le frangipanier lingers in the air. Colorful blooms thrive in the strong desert heat. A quiet beauty that may go unnoticed, but a short pause from time to time to admire the beauty around us is uplifting. My daughter seems to notice it too. Whatever temperament she may be in indoors, she always goes calmly silent during these walks.
I wish you all a reflective Sunday!
Love & light,
Arni
