All over the world students travel to spend time with families from different countries. This experience, while daunting to some, is invaluable. All of the students grow, even if they refuse to try too hard and have a good time. Some students make life long friends and the memories are with them ... [ Read More ]
Two nights to visit top five things in a city
How many nights do you need in Rome and Tokyo, Sydney or New York? The next two questions are: do you want to be rushed or be spontaneous and will you visit again one day? I think two or three nights in a major City is perfect and you can take a lot in, of course if you have the time and money for ... [ Read More ]
Find other options rude passengers
Going on holidays is expensive but it is worth it – a chance to get away after months of hard work. Well, watch out I say to the person who thinks you are going to sit upright on a long flight because they didn’t pay to fly business class! I read an article recently ... [ Read More ]
Craving sleep during the Christmas holiday
Craving sleep during the Christmas holiday The giant Christmas tree is up, presents are finally under the tree, Christmas cards have been sent, puddings are hung up…now we just want to sleep!! Some people go the easier road to avoid too much stress: they erected a small tree, presents were ... [ Read More ]
Tooth Fairy Letters Are Encouraging
Tooth Fairy Letters Are Encouraging By Michael Lee Joshua When your child or grandchild gets that personalized letter, the excitement will be almost uncontrollable. There is something about getting mail for these kids at the ages of 6, 7, or 8 years old. When they open the mailbox and find an ... [ Read More ]
Pencil It In And Remember. Remember!
Pencil It In And Remember. Remember! Now, people seem to fall into the trap of commercial buying for an occasion noted in all calendars. Easter Sunday goes chocolate crazy, despite chocolate not being a huge relevance to the day; Mothers and Father’s day results in a soar in cards that wind up in ... [ Read More ]
School holidays 2013
School holidays 2013 We can relax bed times on holidays – that is the whole point about holidays – relaxing on normal daily rituals. However, when it comes to kids we still have to be mindful of their routine and the next day! If your child sleeps in it is not so bad, but even still setting a ... [ Read More ]
Aussie World Sunshine Coast is tops
After visiting Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, my daughter and I slept and slept! I have only positive reports about Aussie World – very impressed. I went on every ride with my daughter and by mid afternoon I was very tired – it hit me – so I started to slow down! Emma ... [ Read More ]
The worst thing to say to a stressed person
Yes the R word – ohhh… just RELAX! If we relaxed effectively when it was appropriate we would function better at other times. Nevertheless, the worst thing you can possibly say to someone who is stressed is - :just relax – wow don’t go there..unless of course you are up for some confrontation! If ... [ Read More ]
Will and Kate exhausted
Photo taken by a friend of mine at Brisbane’ s South Bank Parklands, Easter Saturday. When I think about spending a few hours with people that I have to impress and be on my best behaviour – just the thought is exhausting! William is used to being in the public eye, but I bet it is still ... [ Read More ]
Do’s and don’ts when on holidays with younglings
Everyone loves a holiday and unfortunately kids don’t always sleep away as well as they may do at home. Of course it would be better if they didn’t wake up due to unfamiliar surroundings or due to some other reason, but the best thing to do is just get them back to sleep and have a nap during the ... [ Read More ]
10 absolutes we know about kids and sleep
1. kids pretend they don’t need sleep 2. kids don’t want Mum or Dad to sleep 3. they let everyone know when they wake 4 . they love sleep comforts 5 . Kids love Mum and Dads’ bed 6. they love getting out of bed 7. a fancy bed ... [ Read More ]
Everyone can do this on holidays
The sleep team: Everyone talks about it and everyone can do it if they so wish - because it is holidays! What is it you ask – SLEEP IN! If you choose to get up earlier to attend holiday activities that is your choice and a great holiday choice for you. Some people want to sleep-in every day of their ... [ Read More ]
New Year wishes
New Year wishes It is expected a lot of people have a party night New Year’s Eve spreading New Year wishes or New Year greetings. It is the one day of the year that people expect you to be tired! Image Source What ever you have planned for New Year 2013 just be positive throughout the year ... [ Read More ]
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