https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XilCWOY-r1c When it comes to family trips, I am the one who does all the research and bookings. In all our family trips, I am most particular about the place(s) we stay. Food I am not so critical but accommodation is the ONE which often makes or breaks a trip. Cleanliness, comfort, cost and fellow travellers' reviews are my key considerations. Since we did not go anywhere during the September School Holidays, David and I decided we would surprise the kids with a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
Caring for the family car
Note: This review is ‘authentically late’ so that we can test and trial the product over the period of 3 months before we share it with our readers. Read on: Imagine, 3 years of worry-free from bird droppings, watermark and other elements of our weather ruining the family car's paint job. Bird Droppings and Dirt? We love the convenience a car gives to our lifestyle but at times, our hectic and busy schedule make it a real stretch of our time to care for the car. Like most car … [Read more...]
Tips to Survive the Exam Period
Struggle and Balance: Examinations, whether we like it or not, are a fact of life. One of the many things we struggle with as parents of school-going kids is how to help our kids cope with their exam preparations – all while keeping a balanced view of the purposes exams serve. While grades are not everything and do not define our future, the rigour of revising for exams does nurture perseverance, resilience and self-discipline. When handled well, it also hones time management and … [Read more...]