Exactly 1 year ago today, I became an aunt. My sister-in-law gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and I’ve been enjoying the role as an aunt ever since. The glorious difference between a mom and an aunt (and this… Read More »1 year being an Aunt
Yesterday, I celebrated my second COVID Mother’s Day celebration. Typically for Mother’s Day, I will spend it with the wonderful women in my life, but meeting up has been tough the past year and a half during the pandemic. I… Read More »A mother’s love
This is every parent’s worst fear. Our children don’t like going outside! Oh, no! Goodbye healthy lifestyle. Goodbye friends. And goodbye social life. Think again. It’s not so bad. And the love for the outdoors can be taught too. My… Read More »What if my child doesn’t like the outdoors?
Earth Day is the day designated for fostering our appreciation of Mother Nature. We honour the earth’s environment by raising awareness on issues that threaten it. This includes deforestation, pollution, and global warming to name a few. Some people actually… Read More »Earth Day
In the technological era we live in, our children will be the next tech experts. I’m sure many parents are getting lessons on social media, smartphones, and computers from their own children. But why? Because technology is all around us… Read More »Our children will all be technology experts
Have you ever felt so happy that you just wanted to dance? Well, being an introvert, I sometimes feel embarrassed to dance, sing, or speak my mind. I’m a lot better now when it comes to speaking. Sometimes I’ll hear… Read More »Just dance
It’s almost summer and what’s the best summer treat? Ice cream! I’m a sucker when it comes to dessert and sweets, though my sweet tooth has become ‘less sweet’ the past few years. Well, less sugar is never a bad… Read More »Cold & delicious
Origins of April Fools’ Day goes back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. In the Julian Calendar, the new year began with the spring equinox around April 1. People who were slow to… Read More »Happy April Fools
Please don’t ask me to bake. I am not a baker. Cooking I’m passable, but oh don’t get me near an oven. I don’t know how people do it. I follow recipes to the tee and end up with pies… Read More »Baking a masterpiece
I know what you’re thinking? How could you let your kids read graphic novels? Hold that thought and hear me out. Building passion at a young age makes for life-long habits and most parents would agree that the love for… Read More »Are graphic novels good for kids?