Want to start your mornings right? Check out the Simple Start Journal, a printable 7-week journal that incorporates devotions, your daily top 3 priorities and even a short workout to get your Morning Routine up and running! Read more…
Month: July 2017
So How Many Maids Do You Have?
I have been asked how many maidS we have many times. And when they find out that we have none, they gape in shock. I guess managing a large household with 5 young children and no outside help is an oddity in maid-dependent Singapore. 🙂 Managing a Large Household with No Maid How I managed the house has changed […] Read more…
Ready to Wean?
Ready to wean? Don’t be scared. Weaning can totally be a non-event. Go for slow weaning rather than cold turkey. It will be less traumatic for everyone. Here are 8 things you need to take note of as you prepare to transition to another season of motherhood. It can be a bittersweet event but it does not need to be traumatic. Read more…
8 Tips for When You Have a Baby and Toddler Combo
Many times, as a parent of ONE child, we worry about adding another child to the family. How are we ever going to cope, we wonder? And many times people will offer helpful advice such as “get a maid” and/or “send the toddler to childcare/pre-school”. I share 8 tips on how to not just survive but thrive with the baby and toddler combo, without resorting to employing a maid or putting your older child in childcare, unless you really want to. Read more…
How Date Nights Can Happen Even Without Babysitters
Have a couple’s date night without a babysitter? Yes, it is possible if you would think out of the box for a solution and make it work for you. Date nights are more about re-connecting with your spouse as Man and Wife than eating at a fancy restaurant or watching a movie. Manage your expectations and you can enjoy regular date nights without any babysitters. Read more…