My Daughter Sheikha Just Call Her YRH

Off with their heads

Okay, so I'm a big fan of dressing up my dolly but 3 different outfits in one week!!

Last week at school my petit choufleur had French day (and I could not find a beret anywhere but she looked suitably attired in red and white striped t-shirt, white capris and tri-colour neck scarf). Much kudos to the mum who made her kid up as Marcelle Marceau, bravo! Why the hell didn't I think of that.

Then two days later there's fashion day, which my doll was dying to dress up for - seems it was a runway walk and they had to put on the attitude - something my babe is a master at. So mum's old fringed flapper dress (don't ask ;O) pearls, a blonde bob wig, sequin headband, lipstick and a beauty spot. Tah dah! God only knows what the neighbour's thought.

Next day was history day. Fortunately we managed to buy an Elizabethan dress off her teacher, who presumably ordered it from the net only to receive a Chinese size 12 which would only fit a 10 year old.  Had some fun stapling her into that one. Whitened face and a pearly head piece and she was set. Had my fingers crossed that she would not repeat the horrible wardrobe malfunction she had at age 5 when she tripped over her Cinderella ballgown and it tore a huge hole along the bodice from left to right that you could drive a bus through. Only the zipper at the back was keeping the whole skirt from falling around her feet. Alas she had exposed her mismatched underwear (greying oldish vest and princess panties with the transfer washed off) for all the KG boys to see. Had to go out and buy her several sets of matching princess underwear before she'd return to school again. Which, of course, she proceeded to show all her female classmates at any and every occasion.

Desert Shakti Bellydance Classes at Better Books, Salmiya

A Roald Dahl Musical Featuring all Your Favourites by One World

How to Spot a Real LV

If your husband comes back from Dubai with an LV handbag for you here are some tips to authenticate it. He'd better hope you don't watch this ;O)

Happy Easter

For yummy Easter treats www.trulyscrumptiouskuwait.com

'Salak' a Musical Voyage of an Innovative Marriage of Cultures

 

 

 


































 

Salak is the result of an artistic residency between Kuwaiti and French musicians held from 26 March to 1 April 2013. This unique encounter gave birth to a very original music that mixes tradition and innovation. At the heart of Salak, there are two string instruments: the emblematic Eastern Oud and the Western Chapman stick. The improbable meeting of these instruments for the first time on stage opens a new dialogue space between two musical traditions; two cultures despite their differences complement each other.

 

The show “Salak” will bring the audience through time on a journey of musical discovery to re-experience traditional music.

 

To learn more about Salak read Kuwait's finest music blog [link].

LWDLIK - Merci Francois :O)

 

The Purrfect Cat Show

www.kspath.org

 

Some Pearls of Wisdom from the One and Only Bill Gates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIVE IT TO YOUR KIDS !!..Read and Share

Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school.

 

He talked about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2: The world doesn't care about your
self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters.. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.


 

Al Nowair - Speading Positivity and Smiles :OD

 

We are a Move, an initiative driven to spread positive attitude in Kuwait. An attitude we believe can be a way of living and lead to fulfillment and happiness.

Harvard research proves that having a positive attitude is a choice. You choose the way you perceive different situations. If you choose to look at them from a negative perspective your mind is unable to notice the positive. But if you scan it for the positive first, you immediately gain an amazing advantage, as a positive attitude improves the quality of your life and your health.

Alnowair is a collective of 5 different species of flowers that grow across Kuwait. Although each has different shape of petals all of them are yellow and round, all need the same elements to survive and they all spring to life together.

We call ourselves Alnowair because we know people are different. We know that each person is unique just like the flowers, but collectively we are still the same. Our basic needs are the same, no matter what age group or what income group we belong to.

We all might have different smiles, but the reasons behind our smiles are often similar.

Every one of us has a seed of positivity inside and it is our choice to water it, nurture it and allow it to bloom.

It’s that simple – it’s your choice.
 

www.alnowair.com


LWDLIK - What a wonderful initiative :OD

 

Great Advertising

For those blissfully unaware Dulcolax is a laxative.
 

I Hate Go Daddy

Some of you may have noticed the blog was unavailable for a few days until I figured out that the domain host, Go Daddy, had sold my domain name. The blog is registered thro Blogger but you have to buy the domain name from a host company, which was GoDaddy.com.

For 3 years I happily renewed my domain name annually for  LadiesWhoDoLunchInKuwait.com. But this year I forgot, they did send me a solitary email back in Jan but I must have overlooked it. So I spent a few frantic days last week calling Go Daddy to try and renew/retrieve my old name.

What I found out was quite astounding. There are people out there who wait for domain names to expire so that they can snap them up and resell them back to owners - no doubt lucrative business if your domain name was Ford.com or Sears.com. Those who do not try to resell the domain name back to the owner buy the name and then divert the incoming traffic (viewers) to another site they own to up its stats/ratings. Thirdly, I heard that GoDaddy, itself, auctions the names off. The person who has bought my domain name has chosen to stay anonymous so I can't contact them or know who they are. Be warned fellow bloggers and domain owners out there.

Now I wasn't that keen on the name before but now I don't own it anymore, I really miss it. Thought about changing it completely and had a few great suggestions but decided to keep the blogsite address as it is - so you just add .Blogspot in there before .com. For now and maybe forever - no not forever I am a woman and therefore have the perogative to change my mind at the drop of a hat - it's LadiesWhoDoLunchInKuwait.Blogspot.Com a bit of a mouthful so you'll just have to bookmark it :OD

Thanks for all your enquiries, suggestions and support. Please share the blog with friends if you enjoy it. Feel free to comment or email it's always nice to hear from you.



 

BAIA Launches Fashion Design Competition and Mini Design Courses

Cute Kiddies' Party Food And so Easy..

Milky Way Bars, Teddy Grahams and M&Ms.

 

Make Your Own Easter Eggs with Martha

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Guns N' Roses Concert Tickets and Package Still Available with Rotana

Stay with Rotana and experience legends performing live at Yas Island!
Experience different genres of music when staying with selected Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi, offering exciting packages for Guns N' Roses and Metallica!

Packages are inclusive of tickets to the shows!

Guns N' Roses - March 28^th, du ArenaThe World's most popular rock band Guns N' Roses are making their return to Abu Dhabi. Packages from selected Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi starting from AED 550* inclusive of 2 tickets to the show.
For more information and to book now please click here.


Metallica- April 19^th, du ArenaIf you think heavy metal is a thing of the past, then you certainly have not experienced Metallica! Packages from selected Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi starting from AED 613* inclusive of 2 tickets to the show.
For more information and to book now please click here.


*Terms and conditions apply

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation Ltd. PO Box 43500 Abu Dhabi UAE | T: +971 (0)2 699 4444 | F: +971 (0)2 644 1412 | W: http://www.rotana.com

The NBK Marathon 2013 is Underway

The NBK volunteers



 

Smurfing around

Great to see so many youngsters participate in the kids race

Race schedule. Still time to go along and cheer on the adults. 

Fun and games after the race for the kids at Green Island.

Happy Mother's Day Kuwait

The Parent Rap Yo!

Bayt Lothan Musical Event This Thursday

Harrods' Jams at Sultan Centre, Souq Sharq

The English School Spring Fayre

Happy Easter from Marks & Spencer, Salmiya

What a great selection :0)

Ummmm...

Michelin Star Chef Giorgio Locatelli is in Town and Will be Cooking at Hotel Missoni

Happy Mother's Day UK 2013

Confusing I know. Today is Mother's Day in the UK only.

 

You still have plenty of time for Mother's Day in Kuwait which is on 21st March and months to go for Mother's Day in the US which is on 12th May.

 
 

 

Pretty Little Things at Salhiya Mall Plaza

North African Music Night at Al-Maidan Cultural Centre

And a Little Bit of Jazz at Al-Maidan Cultural Centre

K's Path's Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Kuwait Riding Center

CANCELLED :O(

The Silk Route by Miguel Gonzalez Cabezas at Bayt Lothan

 

Bayt Lothan and the embassy of Spain in Kuwait is delighted to invite you to an exhibition by

Miguel González Cabezas entitled  'The Silk Route'

 

Born in 1992, Miguel is a graduate of fine arts from the University of Salamanca. Despite his youth, this Spanish artist has been participating in group and individual exhibitions since 2000. Miguel has illustrated books and has joined a number of photography and painting competitions wherein his worked has placed. He, too, has been a lecturer for ‘Art and Emotions’, ‘Art for Kids’ and photography workshops conducted in the University of Salamanca.

 

 

 

 

Opening: Sunday March 10, 2013

Time: 7:30 pm

Venue: Sidra Hall, Bayt Lothan

Exhibition Dates: March 10 – 12, 2013

 

 

 

For further information, please contact 25755866 / 25755877.

Alghanim Automotive is holding a Vintage Car Exhibition in Al Hamra Plus a Chance to Win a Canon D600 DSLR Camera

In Al Hamra Tower now: A rare 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. Take a picture of it and put it on Instagram and you may qualify to win a Canon D600 DSLR Camera.

Alghanim Automotive is holding the Vintage Car Exhibition at the basement floor of Al Hamra Luxury Center.  The exhibition started on the 3rd of March and will end on the 16th.

It showcases a rare collection of classic, mid 20th century American cars ranging from classic 1950s Chevrolet and Cadillac sedans to 1960s Corvettes.  



 

Loyac's Young Talented Musicians at Al Maidan Cultural Centre Tonight at 7PM

K'S PATH Open Day

Join us Sat, 9th March for our Shelter Open Day at the K'S PATH Shelter in Wafra from 10 am to 2 pm. Meet our animals and learn how you too can contribute to our work in protecting animals and their habitat in Kuwait! Please consider helping us with a few in-kind donations as listed in this flyer. We'll also have a fun kids' craft where we'll make creative badges featuring our animals for adoption for children to take back and adorn their notebooks or school bags.

 

Hear Thee, Hear Thee, Hear Thee... Shakespeare Workshop ay Bayt Lothan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This workshop is open to ages 12 and up.

This workshop is free of charges.

 

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Timings: 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Location: Bayt Lothan, Salmiya, Kuwait