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Many people assume stay-at-home mums have lots of time to themselves, my husband included. The truth is, homemakers never have enough time. Because these mums don't toil outside the home, many people assume they have all the time in the world to wash up, cook, watch the kids, mow the grass, drive the kids around and worse, run errands for busy relatives and friends!
I'm fortunate that I don't have that many friends and relatives asking freely for favors here. But I know a few stay-at-home mums who get bombarded by calls from supposed loved ones who always seem not able to run their own households. And these relatives have the audacity to feel upset when their requests for help are politely turned down.
Still, the ability to say no politely is one of the best and most effective time management skills any stay-at-home mum can have. Sure, it never helps to lend a helping hand to others. But when a mum has to care for her children and do scores of household chores at the same time, it's only fair that she be left alone to do her tasks. It never amazes me how inconsiderate some relatives and friends can be, requesting for, nay demanding, help when it's clear such demands should never have been made in the first place.
There are many other ways to manage time efficiently. Planning things ahead always helps. So do cutting down household chores, getting the spouse and older kids to help and keeping things organized at home.
For more time saving tips, read also my following articles:
Time Management Tips for Stay-at-Home Mums
Becoming a Time Efficient Stay-at-Home Mum
Organizing Time Effectively for Full-Time Mums
How to Save Time While Food Shopping
Posted by Wei Yin Wong
Posted by Wei Yin Wong
All kids look forward to school holidays. After all, these are the best times to experience fun things out of the house.
However, each time a child steps out of the house, many dangers await. Well, that's not to say there are no hazards within the home. It's just that there are a lot more unexpected risks whenever we leave our familiar comfort zone.
That's why parents must give children's safety priority at all times. There are a few basic things to remember each time the family heads for an outing - giving children enough sun protection, keeping them hydrated with plenty of water, bringing healthy snacks, supervising them at all times, arriving early at their destinations to avoid the crowd and teaching them relevant safety rules, depending on where they are holidaying.
We just came back from a short skiing trip. Yes, it's July but here in Australia, it's also winter time. So we headed for the Alpines for the very first time, not having seen snow prior to this. Fortunately, I did a bit of research before driving up to Mt Buller, our ski holiday destination. We had a lot of fun and managed to come back in one piece depsite not having even touched a ski pole before!
The point is that parents must be prepared for any sort of emergency when they are out holidaying. For more ideas, read my following articles.
Going to the Ski Resort with Kids
Posted by Wei Yin Wong
Posted by Wei Yin Wong
Although Father's Day is celebrated in the month of September in Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most Western and Asian countries.
As I write this, there are no promotions or Father's Day special events in Melbourne. But I know my sisters back in Malaysia are probably planning something nice for Dad. So are friends in Canada, the United States and Britain.
However, I notice the event is relatively more low-key compared to Mother's Day. For some reason, Father's Day is not celebrated with the same enthusiasm as Mother's Day. Well, the media will feature some items regarding dads and their contribution and shops do have specials to mark the occasion but the mood just isn't the same. It's as if dads somehow don't deserve the kind of honor and respect that mums tend to garner.
Still, deserving fathers should be revered at all times, not just on Father's Day. There are loads of unusual gift ideas out there. You don't even have to spend a fortune on some of these gifts. But if money is not an issue, the possibilities are limitless. Google will be able to help you find anything if you use the right keywords!
For more gift ideas for Dad, check out the following articles.
Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas
