https://www.mandarinoriental.com/hong-kong/the-landmark/luxury-spaGet a free 30 min facial or body scrub of your choice when you book a 60 min massage at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental spa! Mention Hong Kong Moms when you book. This offer is valid until the end of Sept.
“Mom, what are we doing today?”If you’ve heard that question on a gloomy Saturday while the rain drums steadily against your window, you’re not alone. Rainy days can throw a wrench into even the most well-planned weekend. But here’s the thing: with the right tools and ideas, you can turn a soggy, gray day into
We all wish we could do more to help those less fortunate than ourselves. As mothers, it is hard to even think about children suffering in the world. Well, former screenwriter and filmmaker Jenny Bowen took action – in a big way. After seeing the pitiful conditions in China’s orphanages, Bowen sprang into action and set out
It happens to everyone. One second you’re scrolling Instagram, and the next—crack! Your phone slips from your fingers, hits the pavement, and lands face-down. You pick it up, heart in your throat, hoping it somehow survived. But no. A spider-web of cracks now greets your gaze. Or maybe your toddler decided to test if the
Hong Kong is not exactly on the forefront on the online shopping wave. We all miss the convenience of having everything order-able, literally at our fingertips. But never fear busy Hong Kong Moms, things are rapidly improving. Loads of companies – big and small – are now shipping to Hong Kong with little or no
Where were you born? I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Where else have you lived? I’ve lived in New York (summer internship at Bloomingdale’s buying office), Switzerland (finished high school in Neuchatel), Montreal (for University), and Hong Kong. How long have you been in Hong Kong? It’s sometimes hard to believe but I’ve been in Hong
If you’re moving within Hong Kong or moving on to your next adventure somewhere else, moving is stressful. One of the first items on your checklist is usually finding a moving company. Here’s a round-up of Hong Kong’s pack-it-up experts from the no frills to the big guys: Allied Pickfords (international & local; 2736-6032) Transworld (international & local;
Fairies, football, Frozen or French chateau? Princess, pool party or Project Runway? Brenda Wilson can take a theme and turn it into an event to remember. The statuesque Hong Kong Mom of six-year-old Brooke, is originally from Los Angeles and after stints in New York and London, has called Hong Kong home for the past 11 years. Not
Where were you born? Kandy, Sri Lanka Where else have you lived? My childhood was spent moving where my father’s business took us. We’ve had stints in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. More nomad than an expat. How long have you been in Hong Kong? The better part of 20 years. Which part of Hong
It is that time of the year again in our global mecca. Maybe you, or a friend (or two), are moving away and you need a good going-away present. Perhaps you are just taking the summer holiday to visit family and friends and you can’t go back empty-handed. Either way, you need to stock up on some
Where were you born? Sydney, Australia Where else have you lived? I have only ever lived in Sydney and Hong Kong. How long have you been in Hong Kong? 12 years Which part of Hong Kong do you live in? Happy Valley Children and ages? I have two beautiful children, age 7 and 10. Are you working in Hong Kong and
Wu Tsang. Photo: Tosh Basco Production still from Duilian by Wu Tsang. Courtesy of the artist, Spring Workshop, Hong Kong and Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi, Berlin. Photo: Ringo Tang. Production still from Duilian by Wu Tsang. Courtesy of the artist, Spring Workshop, Hong Kong and Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi, Berlin. Photo: Ringo Tang Neon sculpture commissioned by
Being comfortable in the water is something most of us take for granted. In Hong Kong it seems to be the norm for children to start taking swimming lessons near infancy! But the ability to swim is a first-world luxury. Many domestic helpers here do not know how to swim, are scared of the water, and yet are often expected to
Where were you born? Hong Kong. Where else have you lived? I studied my degree in America; and lived for a short while in Paris before marrying my French husband. How long have you been in Hong Kong? I lived most of my life in Hong Kong but have been traveling all around America, Europe and Asia
