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Supermodel Superfood Smoothie
Along with a chill in the air, January comes and usually brings with it the post-holiday blues, a few extra pounds or…
Labor of Love: Private Vs. Public Hospitals
It is a heated topic that we’ve seen debated on our own forum many times. Do you go through childbirth —…
Fiona Kotur’s Holiday Packing Essentials
Having lived in Hong Kong for over 15 years, accessories designer and Hong Kong Mom of four boys Fiona Kotur knows a …
Splash! Helping the Helper Community Learn to Swim
Being comfortable in the water is something most of us take for granted. In Hong Kong it seems to be the norm for chi…
The Priceless Value of Physical Education
When we consider our child’s education, our first priority is usually academics — literacy, math and the …
The Cure for Closet Clutter
Let’s be honest, one of the biggest challenges we face living in Hong Kong (or any city for that matter) is lac…
Teaching Our Children to Give
When I came to Hong Kong in 2006 and was invited to celebrate birthdays, I was shocked at the style of parties and th…
Tips for Going Back to Work (on Your Terms)
For so many women, the work/ life balance conundrum tends to rear its ugly head just when things are starting to go w…
Host a Hauntingly Fun Halloween Party
Candy? Costumes? Creepy stuff? What’s not to love? Halloween is no doubt one of your child’s (or yours?…
Tips for Reading at Home with Your Kids
We know by now how important it is for us to not only read to our kids, but also how important it is to engage our ch…
Wardrobe Essentials for Every Hong Kong Mom
“I have nothing to wear!” We’ve been saying this since we were kids. It is about time we’ve…
A Secret to Taking Great Photos of Kids? Backlight!
Oh, the frustrations of trying to capture that ever elusive “perfect picture”. Yes, getting each kid to …
Meal Planning Tips for Busy Moms
“What’s for dinner?” is likely a constant refrain in all of our houses. Along with work, school run…