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Sleep training – every parent’s adventure into the world of nighttime routines and (hopefully) uninterrupted sleep. It’s a journey filled with ups, downs and a lot of tired eyes. But fear not! There’s a handy little secret weapon in the sleep training game: Sposie Booster Pads. Let’s dive in and see how these bad boys…
My oldest was a sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) when the Covid-19 lockdown hit. Her school shut down right before spring break and she decided to take the second semester off. The timing was perfect because she had landed an internship at MIT Media Lab, a place she was really excited to…
Imagine a celebration where anticipation meets a burst of color, where friends and family gather round, and with a magical puff of smoke cannons, the air is filled with joy and excitement. That’s the heart of modern gender reveal parties. Yet more than just a puff of smoke, these parties are a canvas for creativity and…
Included in our Singapore Food Tour was a cultural and history lesson so we were quite excited to go inside the massive Buddhist temple in Chinatown, The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, which has several floors and is both a temple and a museum! I would have been intimidated to go inside without our tour guide….
Senior citizens boxing at Nonantum Boxing Club? You better believe it, and they are in amazing shape! Some of these boxers featured have started boxing after retirement. Others have boxed for years: Eric, age 61 Suzanne, age 60 Yoron, age 60+ Dee, age 70 Mark, age 82, started boxing in his 60s My friend Eric,…
The tradition of giving wedding anniversary gifts by year is a sentimental and meaningful way for couples to celebrate their enduring love and commitment…but do you know which year corresponds to which symbol? Each year of marriage is associated with specific materials or themes, and these traditions have evolved over time. Whether you’re a newlywed…
I consider it money well spent to take a Singapore Hawker food tour with Secret Food Tour to see the secret streets and treats. My daughter and I were eager to eat at the famous Hawker stalls but there are so many, even at one location! Our tour guide Monica was terrific. Not only did…