You know the scene. Your plates have been cleared, empty wine glasses have been removed, and now you’re staring at an intimidating menu listing all manner of after-dinner drinks, most of which you haven’t even heard of! On the evenings when you don’t want just coffee or tea with your dessert, you don’t have to resort to ordering a …
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One thing that children look forward to during the summer is the big Hollywood blockbuster. Flying jet planes, large robots, and magic wizards give children a sense of escape. And isn’t that what summer is—a prolonged escape from school? Last year, The Avengers reigned at the box office. And now, the merry band of Marvel …
These 5 great books will explain the Passover holiday (and story) to your children. Passover starts this Monday. And whether or not you’ll be attending a Seder, we think all holidays are great opportunities to educate your children. The best (and possibly the easiest) way to do that? Start reading. After all, there are so …
We decorated an Easter egg with Stella McCartney. Naturally, one of the best things about the Easter holiday is the decorating of Easter eggs. (That, and bunny-shaped chocolates.) And now, with the help of the Internet and Stella McCartney, Easter egg decorating can become a fun-filled digital experience too. In the “Kids” section of Stella’s World …
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Who has time to log long hours at the gym? (Not us.) Between everything else that needed to get done ten minutes ago, sneaking in some exercise is not the easiest thing in the world for moms to do. But the notion of an easy at-home workout you can finish in five minutes—or less—seems totally doable. And manageable. Over the …
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Creativity for Kids is giving children the supplies to unleash their creative juices through the Creativity Can. What looks like a collection of unrelated art supplies has the potential to transform into a magical helicopter, a rockstar on a stage, or a couple of goofy looking animals—the possibilities for creating new toys are endless. Included in each …
I first boiled the eggs in water with a splash of vinegar to remove the wax coating on the eggs. I then painted most of the egg with black acrylic paint, making sure to keep my fingertips at the top and bottom of the egg to hold it steady. I dried the wet paint with …
WHAT TO BUY: While it might be tempting to buy a kit, buying individual pieces keeps your supplies personalized to your individual preferences. Here’s what I bought: four 12-in reusable decorating bags, this set of garden tone colors, four decorating couplers, one flower nail, white icing, powdered sugar. As for the tips, always buy metal ones to give your cake the most …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1528A Star House, Hong Kong, CN Website: www.hkdolphinwatch.com Phone: +852 2984 1414 Dolphin sightings are treat enough, but the promise of seeing a pink-hued porpoise makes a tour with Hong Kong Dolphin Watch difficult to resist. The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins are visible year-round, and trips with Hong Kong Dolphinwatch occur every Wednesday, Friday and …
Refresh your abode for spring with these decorating ideas. Spring is our favorite season because it comes with a sense of renewal. And after a long (and freezing) winter, what could be better than that? It’s a time to revamp and revive and recharge so that you feel as fresh and new as the blossoming …
