“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 […]
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
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;
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
They nurture, challenge, teach, discipline and put up with our children day-in and day-out — and manage to make it look easy. Somehow “thank you” doesn’t seem to do it justice! What can you give a teacher to show your appreciation without breaking the bank (and violating any school rules!)? Teachers in the Hong Kong
Many of us come to Hong Kong eager to embrace the accessibility of domestic help. But often finding the right person to live in our house, take care of our children, and frankly be privy to our private life is no easy task. Every family has different needs and wants when it comes to domestic
For those of us missing their local Whole Foods and struggling to find heathy staples locally, iHerb is a lifesaver. Product prices are reasonable — on par with US grocery stores — and orders land on the doorstep in a few days (shipping rates are low and often free!).But what to buy? Though the website is uninspiring,
We all know the lack of “green space” is one of the challenges of living in Hong Kong, but getting close to nature here isn’t impossible. Indoor gardening may be the answer. When done right, cultivating your own flowers, herbs and produce can be immensely rewarding — a great family activity, puts food on the
With the onset of spring in Hong Kong comes art madness — in a good way. It’s culture galore with the glitzy Art Basel glamming up the Convention Centre, funky and fun Art Central in a tent on the waterfront and the Asia Contemporary Art Show filling the rooms at the Conrad Hotel. Not to
Spring in Hong Kong can only mean one thing: the Rubgy Sevens. An event so big that it is said it causes the weather to shift! Sports fan or not, you can’t escape the mania that hits Hong Kong when the Sevens come to town. Participating in this rugby extravaganza allows you too fully appreciate just how multicultural
It is sticky, gooey, undoubtedly messy, and of course, kids love it. Slime! The latest tween trend that has become a global obsession. What’s the allure? They channel their inner chemists to measure, mix, stir and knead to formulate the perfect ball of mush — pull at it, play with it, then pack it up in Tupperware
