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Temperatures hit record highs over Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte which made it feel like summer is HERE and we’re diving headfirst into sweaty days, warm nights and tons of pool, lake and beach time. I love summer with a passion and cannot wait to spend as much time as possible outside with the boys. Ever since we first became parents, Ryan and I began accumulating a small collection of items that have become our summertime staples with our kids. We’re talking everything from the practical (our family’s favorite sunscreen, life jackets our kids actually tolerate, hats that block the...

Selection of awesome toddler party activities and games that will keep the little ones entertained. These are simple activities to organise and also simple to play. Incorporate some of them into the birthday party for a stress free and super fun event. Photo credit: Senjuti Kundu / Unsplash Related articles: 23 of The Best Easy Balloon Games Kids Will Love Whilst a birthday party sounds like a fun idea, you might be wondering how you can keep a bunch of toddlers entertained without loosing your sanity in the process. Birthday parties are supposed to be FUN after all and not...

  Yes, it's blurry.Photographing children and wildlife. It's the same . . . For two weeks, we had our youngest son’s (then) two children (ages 3 years and 16 months) in our home while their parents were exploring places warm and sunny. I should probably mention that, at the time, our home already housed four adults and one resident three-year-old. It was, for the most part, a marvelous time! Twenty-five things we learned: 1. Children are like the ocean. You never want to turn your back. 2. The decibels reached by the average toddler during normal conversation cannot be measured...

How amazing would it be for you to be able to upcycle and repurpose crib – so that you can always have a piece of that sweet newborn baby stage showcased in your home? You may be surprised to find that there are actually several different crib repurpose ideas out there! Here are just a few ways that a baby crib can be repurposed. Whether you’re turning it into a useful organizational piece, a functional piece of furniture, or even a new play area for your child, you’ll be glad that you don’t have to throw it out!   If...

A finalist for the 2022 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, Chan Wai Lap is making waves as an up-and-coming artist in the Hong Kong industry. Lifestyle Asia talks to Chan about his swimming pool series and his greater aspirations for his work. I meet Chan Wai Lap the day before Art Central’s opening, while he is in the midst of setting up his booth.  Honestly, I feel a little guilty. As if he isn’t already busy enough, he has to find time to entertain me too. With less than 24 hours until the big opening, I would be plenty worried if...