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Arabic Male Names
Asked by E.T. from Washington DC
on August 3, 2008
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Hi. My husband is Palestinian American. We are looking for Arabic names for boys/men. We are open to secular and muslim names, but he/we are christian, so it would ...
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- How about a name derived from a biblical reference which is common to both heritages? Ibrahim (Abraham) and Mikail (Michael)come to mind.
- http://www.ummah.net/family/masc.html Aaron: exalted one Akram - Most generous Alim - Wise or learned Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthy Ata - Gift Basil - Br...
- I had to write to tell you that you made my heart smile today. When I read where you wrote that you and your husband are Christians, it made me smile. God is good! T...
Need Advice on Celebrating with Arabic Neighbors
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on May 19, 2011
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Hello Smart Mommas!!
We have the worlds BEST Neighbors!!! We just love them like family! They are from Iraq and have been gone for almost a year getting their sons ma...
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- So, are your Arabic neighbors Muslim? I assume this is why you are asking what is appropriate? My stepson and his wife are Muslim. The challenge here is that differ...
- What about getting them a nice photo album??? I don't think, culturally, that will be an offense or a faux paux. Or, maybe a nice balloon bouquet? And a nice ha...
- Unless you know alot of Iraqi culture and what's appropriate/what's not appropriate, I don't think there is anything wrong getting them a standard grandparent gift you...
Thank You Card Etiquette
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on September 5, 2009
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I have 2 scenarios for which I am looking for input.
#1 - Shortly before I went on my maternity leave, about 30 of my coworkers pitched in to get a group giftcard o...
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- Hi K., I think it's usually considered "proper" to write individual thank you notes for a group gift. However, most group gifts come from smaller groups, and with ...
- It would be perfect to do just 1 thank you gift to your former employees. I would also think it would be appropriate for you to write a thank you note as well, but I'...
- Hi mom the thank you card to the HR is great I have done that myself, for the ones that do not speak english have your husband pitch in it will only take 5 min. Also t...
International Marriage
Asked by A.J. from Seattle
on November 25, 2011
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I have a friend who is considering marrying a man in Tunisia. She is American and Catholic and he is Arabic/Berber and Islamic. She is willing to give up her life in t...
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- Go send her the DVD 'Not without my daughter' with Sally Fields..... That might wake her up a bit... It is based on a true story of an American woman who also marrie...
- It depends on a lot of factors. Like how she knows this man. Does he live here in the states and has she spent a sufficient ammount of time getting to know him? I know...
- My brother was married to a woman from Singapore, a muslim. She apparently wanted the marriage to get her visa. They have a son together and my brother is now very fea...
Anyone Ever Lived in the UAE (Dubai) Temporarily?
Asked by G.A. from Orlando
on November 9, 2008
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My husband is being courted by a company that wants him to work in Dubai for 2 years. They pay rent, etc. We pay food and schooling; both I've r...
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- my husband is currently over there. I am not sure about how schooling would be over there, because I am here with our kids. However, I do know that food over there is ...
- Hi, Your husband wouldn't happen to be in the construction industry would he? I ask because my husband has been applying for Jobs over there in Dubai. I have a 5 mont...
- Hi G., my sister-in-law currently lives there. She moved there about 1 year ago when her husband got a great job as a pilot (Captain) for them. She actually loves it...
JFF- If You Could Move to Any Country in the World, Where'd You Choose?
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on November 6, 2011
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I know we could all say, "America. All my family is here, I love my country, great freedom, yada yada yada..." But, be creative...really, what foreign country would yo...
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- I think I am such the minority here, although I didn't read your prior responses yet. I have NO desire to even VISIT another country, let alone LIVE there! I will be...
- Been there, done that, have lots of t-shirts. I lived in Germany for 4 years. I lived in Japan for 2.5 years. I've visited 47 countries on six continents and 50 s...
- I loved living in Germany. I liked Belgium too. So if we had an offer to move to Germany or Belgium, I'd do it in a heart beat. I know my husband would too. I've no...
Looking for Day Care Not to Expansive in University Area
Asked by S. from Charlotte
on March 23, 2006
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Hello everybody.
I and my family are newcomers in Charlotte from France since one month. We have a 4 years old son and a 21 months old daughter.
I am staying at ho...
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- Hi, I am a local student looking for part time nanny work. I am college educated and have current certifications in infant/child/adult CPR and first aid, AED (defib...
- Hi S., Welcome and I hope your life is blessed greatly in this country! I wanted to ask if you had a church home yet, usually they offer a pre-school or some sort of...
- Hi, You could try a church preschool they are much cheaper. But they are most likey all full for this Spetember. If you are looking for in home care I would be interes...
Baking with Molasses
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on January 3, 2012
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I live overseas and I don't think I'l be able to find molasses in stores here. Nevertheless, I still want to make a gingerbread house. How essential is the molasses f...
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- First off, molasses originated in another country and so I suggest you will be able to find it in your country. But if you can't, here's a web site that lists sever...
- Melaza Spanish, Melassa- Dutch and German, Melasa-Czech, Melasz- Hungarian all the words for Molasses so you might be able to find it. I cannot read any other alphabe...
- You SHOULD be able to find it, but here's the substitute list if you can't http://frugalliving.about.com/od/makeyourowningredients/qt/Molasses_Sub.htm
Mom Seeking International Grocery Store in San Antonio
Asked by M.T. from San Antonio
on July 31, 2006
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Hi moms,
I love to cook all kinds of food from everywhere in the world , but am having a very hard time finding a grocery store that has a variety of international gr...
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- Hi Manuela, My boys ages 2 and 3 eat food from all over the world also. There is a market called central market in alamo heights, they have a variety of food. Al...
- There is a middle eastern store on wurzbach and 10. If you are coming from 1604 it is on the right hand side one street up. I think the street is bluemell but I am n...
- Hi Manuela, I recently discovered a really good Middle Eastern grocery store- they sell Greek, Turkish, Arabic as well as Indian ingredients. The store is called Ha...
Anyone Else in Kuwait?
Asked by R.A. from Stationed Overseas
on April 7, 2008
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Is there anyone in Kuwait? I'm not finding many opportunities to meet other moms around here, short of walking up to someone in the grocery store asking them to be my...
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- Here is a list I found of various ex-pat groups in Kuwait: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_kuwait.shtml#expatriate_websites_K...
- R., Sorry to say I'm not in Kuwait, but your post made me laugh. We were stationed in a remote location in Spain a few years ago where the nearest military base wa...
- Hi R. A. F. W here, I am currently in Germany with my husband (Active Duty Army and daughter & 7yrs) and I totally understand what you are feeling right now! You are ...
