Amila Gamage WickramarachchiDiary of a New Mom

8 Durian : Singapore Online Durian Delivery #Review

It’s a Durian post! Moreover, it is a durian delivery post today. Can you imagine tasting fresh durian without even going out from home? But still fresh as it is scooped out from the fruit? This 8 Durian review is all about that!

8 Durian is the newest in the town which offers durian delivery across Singapore. And here is our 8 Durian review to spread this good news around!

Durian season in Singapore usually starts around June and you can find fresh durian till September. This is the best season to taste delicious and creamy durians.

In Singapore you will find durians everywhere. There are different types of durians with different names and quality. Singaporeans know how to pick the best tasting durians. And if you live in Singapore you must taste this King of the fruits, otherwise you cannot be part of the Singapore. Well, this is not a rule. But this is what was told by my colleagues when I started working on my first job in Singapore back in 2009.And I became a Durian lover too.The same colleagues even introduced me to another Singapore must try,which is mooncakes.

Best Durians may pricey. But you can’t challenge the taste of fresh durians from quality harvesting. As our experience with 8 Durians is so good so far, here is our review. So you know what to choose.

Features of 8 Durians delivery

Fresh durians harvested from private high mountain plantation located in Pahang, Malaysia

Durians are plucked freshly from trees that are 15 years old and the trees not from an overcrowded plantation.

Premium quality durians for affordable price

8 Durian is a durian delivery service which you can place the order online.

Website is clutter free and easy to choose the products and place the order.

Free same day delivery for orders placed above $100

1 hour express delivery

8 Durian review and our experience

After reading the above features of 8 Durian delivery service, I am sure you are excited to know how we tasted the durians delivered. Yes, here is our 8 Durian review which include details from ordering to delivering to our tasting experience.

The ordering process

Ordering durians is really easy as the website is easy to navigate. The available durian varieties are with necessary details such as type, plantation, harvest and even the taste which is helpful for anyone who doesn’t know much about durians to place their order.

The delivery

When I placed the order, I had to choose the delivery date and time. I received my durians on the due date and sharp within the time period I have mentioned.

Durians were packed perfectly in order to keep the freshness. If you don’t want to taste the durian right away, you can even keep it for few hours in the fridge as the packaging is properly sealed.

The tasting experience

In 8 Durians website you can find mainly 3 types of Durians including Premium Black Gold Durian , Mao Shan Wang and Premium Mao Shan Wang ‘AAA Grade’.I placed the order for Mao Shan Wang ‘A Grade’ and Premium Mao Shan Wang ‘AAA Grade’ durians as these are varieties that tastes creamy and sweet.

Our tasting experience was enjoyable.

Premium Mao Shan Wang AAA Grade :

With rich and creamy texture every bite of premium Mao Shan Wang durian could allow us to taste the freshness of durian. It was satisfying and our durian craving was arousing. Seeds are small therefore more flesh in each bite.

Here is my little reviewer who was waiting for durian tasting till I capture few photos. 🙂

Premium Mao Shan Wang ‘A Grade’

Although it is difficult to identify the exact differences between the tastes if these 2 durian types, Mao Shan Wang is still a rich creamy and slightly bitter durian. The colour is darker compared to the Premium Mao Shan Wang AAA Grade. Each bite was full of deliciousness which aroused the taste buds.

Overall we had great durian tasting experience.

I know that you are a durian lover.And I know that you want to check how the durian delivery works.You can read more and choose the preferred durian types when you visit 8durian.com

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration with 8 Durian. I received the above products from them to facilitate this review.No monetary compensation received. All opinions are mine.

Whyzee for Online Birthday Cake Delivery #Review

22 06 , 2020 No Comments

I am sure after reading this review about Whyzee birthday cake delivery and about their cakes you will need to taste delicious cakes. Their cakes are so much delicious and make others want to feel the taste. This is why I am telling that you will have sweet cravings after reading this Whyzee bakery review. 🙂

During this Covid-19 circuit breaker time we found how online shops and online delivery services are helpful. While online shopping is not a new thing, sometimes such services were not admired much by most people as they were used to traditional shopping at brick and mortar shops.

But, Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we lived so far. During the stay at home period, we were lucky these online delivery services existed. This is where I admire services such as Whyzee bakery’s cake delivery which help us to celebrate occasions even during the pandemic.

Recently we received the opportunity to taste their freshly baked cakes while spending time at home. It was a great experience specially during the circuit breaker period. Other than that, personally we all at our family could taste the freshness of cakes delivered in every bite. Those were delicious too.

What is Whyzee Bakery?

Established with the goal of delivering the best freshly baked artisanal cakes island wide in Singapore Whyzee is the one stop place for cake lovers. Be it a birthday or any celebration, there are different types of cakes to choose from. They also specialize in delivering freshly baked egg-less cakes.

Below are the notable features of Whyzee bakery’s birthday cakes and egg-less cakes.

Features of Whyzee Birthday cake delivery

Last minute cake delivery in 1 hour : Don’t worry of you plan a celebration last minute or even if you forget to order a freshly baked cake for someone you love. You can still order your birthday cakes from Whyzee bakery and they will deliver just in 1 hour.

Fresh and delicious: While you can easily by cakes from any place it is not easy to by freshly baked cakes unless you place the order at least few days before the actual date. However Whyzee cake delivery assures to send freshly baked cakes even for last minute orders.

Affordable rates: This is another feature that I want to mention here. If you visit their site then you will note the cake prices which are really affordable compared to the quality, freshness, taste and service.

Our experience and Whyzee cakes Review

We received 3 cakes from Whyzee bakery which are Mango Mousse cake, Tiramisu cake and Chocolate desire cake. All these cakes were packed with its flavours and we could taste the freshness in every bite.

Mango Mousse cake

This Mango Mousse cake was the favourite of my kid. Not very sweet, but full of mango flavor this Mango Mousse cake could satisfy the sweet cravings of us giving the best cake experience for us!

Check details of this Mango Mousse Cake from Whyzee Bakery.

Tiramisu cake

While I like other cakes, this Tiramisu cake is my favourite cake among all. Each and every bite of this Tiramisu cake from Whyzee bakery filled me with coffee flavor. The creamy layers added extra flavor to my tasting experience. If you love coffee or Tiramisu then this cake is for you!

Chocolate Desire Cake

Full of chocolaty flavor this is the perfect choice for anyone who loves chocolates. The top of the cake is a chocolate mirror glaze. Inside the cake you will find layers of delicious chocolate mousse. It is a perfect birthday cake for anyone who loves chocolates.

We had a great cake experience with Whyzee. This is why I want to share this Whyzee cakes review to help you to make your birthdays extra special.

Why not trying these cakes for your next birthday celebration? Visit www.cakedelivery.com.sg for more cake ideas as they offer a range of designs and flavours.

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration with Whyzee Bakery . I received the above cakes from them to facilitate this review.No monetary compensation received. All opinions are mine.

Pre-K Preschool Games For Kids : A New App for kids + Promo Code

20 06 , 2020 2 Comments

If you look for preschool games for free then this app is for you. Why? Let me explain. I want to introduce the Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids app with promo code to enhance your kid’s learning experience.

As a mom I always look for ways to help my kid to learn new things. I know it is same for most of other parents with the concern on better development of their kids. Early education plays a major role in any kid’s development. As parents we have to play a big role. But the world has changed so much. Education is not only through reading books or writing on papers. There are many other tools that we can use to keep the kids engaged while learning actively. Mobile apps are part of such tools.

In this hard time battling with Covid-19 situation most parents found it difficult to keep the toddlers and young kids to stay at home to keep them safe. We have to adapt to the home based learning as the schools are closed. They can’t go to the playgrounds in order to keep social distancing and to prevent catching up the virus. How do you keep your kids safe at home while helping them to use the time engaging in helpful activities?

With home based learning, kids have to use computers and online tools than before. Instead of blaming on such educational games and apps, parents found it helpful to give the necessary education together with funful activities. This is where educational apps for toddlers and kids are helpful.

A new app called Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids is launched with promo code LOVE4KIDS at the right time to allow more learning opportunities for young kids.You can download it by visiting the app store.

Visit this link to download Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids from App store.

promo code LOVE4KIDS

Features of Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids App

Games and apps are a great way to keep the preschoolers, toddlers and young kids in active learning. They learn naturally while playing. This is why apps are helpful for teaching basic concepts such as counting, colours, vocabulary and even letters through fun apps. As a mom I experience all these with my kid since his toddler age.

Below are the notable features of Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids App that are worth mentioning.

There are no third party advertisements. This is the most admirable feature by me because then I know my kid is using an app safely. Further, no wifi is needed to this app.

There are 696 interactive and colourful flashcards with advanced controlling system.

In this app you will find over 150 matching game levels. As we know that toddlers get bored easily, this is helpful to keep him or her engaged while learning new things daily.

There are 32 different elements for your toddler to explore. These elements include indoor, outdoor, animals, numbers, letters and many more.

Animated teacher named Marina is there to help your toddler with voice narrations. My kid loves this feature because he feels like interacting with a teacher in real time.

A clean interface that is suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and young kids. With a visually appealing interface parents can keep trust on its benefits for their young kids.

This App is developed with the focus of developing motor skills, critical thinking, concentration, attention and memory span, cognitive abilities of toddlers and preschoolers. Therefore parents do not need to worry when choosing this app.

Our Experience and Review

I downloaded Pre-K Preschool Games For Kids app for my kid and he loved using it.As a mom I always check such apps before allowing him to use.The app is really useful for young kids to explore different topics suitable for the age.

My kid started improving his vocabulary relevant to the given topics.

It was fun learning together with playing with excitement.The brain tests are making him excited! Due to the simple and cluttered free screen time,this app will be a great companion for his learning journey.

Promotion is happening now!

Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids is a free app. Therefore you can easily download it by visiting app store.

If you like to allow your toddler to experience the advanced level of his learning then you can easily upgrade your app for a few dollars.

And here is the good news!

As a promotion for its launch on 15^th June, you can upgrade the app for free using the below code.

Promo code : LOVE4KIDS

Use this code after downloading Pre-K Preschool Games for Kids App and you can save $6.99 instantly. And you will gain more benefits by allowing your young kid to explore more skills!

This offer ends on June 30^th.

Then why wait? Visit app store to download this app or check facebook page fb.com/PreschoolGames4Kids/ to find more details.

8 Crabs Review : Crab Delivery in Singapore

05 06 , 2020 No Comments

I am sure you will feel hungry after reading this 8 Crabs Review.Why I am saying like that? This Crab delivery service in Singapore delivers freshly cooked food within 1 hour! And the food is yummilicious! 🙂

It was the right time when the team at 8 Crabs Seafood Restaurant contacted me regarding an honest review about their food delivery. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we all in Singapore stay at home safely. This Circuit Breaker period also limited food and dining experiences and all these measures are for our safety. Therefore food delivery is the best option to try different food while staying home safely.

Do you know that you can even order durian online?Read our 8 Durian review for more details.

We are happy with the food delivery by 8 Crabs seafood restaurant due to different reasons. This is why I am writing this 8 crabs review in order to share the good news with others in Singapore. And do you know the best secret? 8 Crabs is the only company in Singapore that use grade AAA premium Sri Lankan sourced wild crabs. Therefore the customers are able to taste fresh meatier crabs when they place their order with 8 crabs. Not only crabs, there are other seafood and poultry dishes which you can order.

Okay, now I want to share about 8 Crabs food delivery and my experience from placing order until the food satisfy our cravings.

What is 8 Crabs?

8 Crabs Seafood Restaurant is a Singapore based award winning crab and seafood delivery who serve the customers’ island wide. Their signature dish include premium AAA Sri Lankan sourced wild crabs while there are other seafood dishes prepared with fresh seafood from Sri Lanka.

Why crab delivery by 8 crabs is unique?

Although there are other seafood dishes that you can taste, this review will not complete if I don’t mention more about their crab delivery. Did you ever know what makes a delicious crab meal?

The crab meals are cooked with freshly caught wild crabs from Sri Lanka. Do you know that crabs grown in crab farms which are limited in space undergo lot of stress as they prefer to live alone? When the crabs are too stressed they produce ammonia. Anyway such farm grown crabs are cheaper in price as they are grown with the aim of profitable business. Although it is cheap such ammonia produced stressed crab will not give you the best taste as wild crabs can be.

This is why crab delivery from 8 crabs is so unique.

8 Crabs source their crabs from Sri Lanka and air flown daily to Singapore in order to deliver fresh crab meals.

Therefore crab delivery from 8Crabs includes meatier, bigger, less watery and tastier crabs that satisfy your food cravings.

With 12 kitchens across the island they also promise to deliver your order within 1 hour. Therefore One Hour Crab Delivery makes 8 Crabs unique from other similar delivery services.

Our Experience with 8 Crabs food delivery ( 8 Crabs review)

Well, I was invited to experience meal delivery from 8 Crabs. While 8 Crabs best sellers include award winning chili crab, black pepper crab and Salted Egg Crab, we included more seafood and poultry to our order due to some dietary restrictions.

Our order included Premium Cereal Prawn, Prawn Paste Chicken, Yam Ring, Butter Battered Calamari and Mee Goreng.

Placing the order using 8 Crabs website was smooth and it only took few minutes. Once we add items to the cart, you can choose the preferred delivery time. Note that orders over $120 are entitled to free shipping.

Once we placed the order we received it at the specific time period without any delay.

Above all, the foods delivered were really hot and fresh. I only had to arrange the food for our meal.

Then the tasting experience!

Yam Ring

The Yam Ring was surrounded with crispy exterior that anyone cannot resist.The filling is so rich with blended flavours of nuts,shrimps,mushroom and other ingredients.

Cereal prawn

The cereal prawn must be another signature dish of 8 Crabs. Prawns were well coated with buttery and crispy cereals to add flavor. Overall it is a heavenly experience for any seafood lover. And don’t forget that we enjoyed bigger and meatier prawns and those were easy to de-shell too.

Mee Goreng

Do you know that all food items tasted heavenly? Well balanced flavours and freshness in every bite! Among all I cannot forget the delicious Mee Goreng which is well coated with flavours.

Butter Battered Calamari

This is one of our favourites! Butter Battered Calamari could caught my kid’s attention.He loved crispy tasted calamari and couldn’t wait until I complete my photo session. 🙂

Although these are home delivered foods,all food items were fresh and crispy.

Prawn paste chicken

This prawn paste chicken wings are definitely a must buy! Do you know why I want to say like that? In each bit I could taste the prawn paste flavor while enjoying the crispy delicious chicken!

After all we are happy with our dining experience with 8 Crabs food delivery. I know that you may have bored with same food during this Circuit Breaker period. Then why not order your next meal with 8 Crabs?

Visit 8crabs.com for more details.

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration with 8 Crabs. I received the above food from them to facilitate this review.No monetary compensation received. All opinions are mine.

Also read: Freshly Baked Mooncakes from Bing Liang Bakery

Potty Training Tips for Positive Success

29 05 , 2020 No Comments

I remember the time which I was looking for potty training tips everywhere over the websites. I was excited to start our adventure with my little son and finally we could do it! Potty training is important when your baby grows. Usually toddler stage is ideal for starting potty training. It is also necessary to check whether your little one is ready to potty training or not.

Potty training is not so simple. If you don’t do it right it can be a painful experience for both your child and for yourself. This is why it is important that you know the best approach to train your child for the potty at the right time.

To help you on this milestone, here are some potty training tips which I learned during my journey of parenting a little boy.

Start potty training when your child is ready

This is really important for a smooth potty training journey. If you start it at the right time when your toddler is ready, then you both will enjoy the process. As per my ‘go to’ potty training resource the golden window for starting potty training is when the kid is between 20-30 months of age.

Look for the potty training readiness signs before you start. Some of the signs include staying dry for few hours, able to sit on a potty and showing a regular pattern for the bowel movements. If you see these signs then that may be the ideal time to start your adventure with the kid.

Read and learn about potty training

Learning about potty training is really helpful for you as a mom. Specially if you are a first time mom like me, you will have lot of doubts about potty training. Even if you are not a first time mom it is also important to refresh your knowledge and ideas about potty training. You can read some books about potty training. I always read mom blogs to find tips and advice about potty training from other fellow moms. Usually I trust mom blogs in my parenting journey because they share their actual experiences through the blog posts same as me.

Buy potty training essentials

To start your potty training adventure it is essential that you have all the necessary items. You can prepare a list of potty training essentials in order to not to miss any item. An attractive potty is one of the main essentials. You can shop together with your little one and choose a potty that he or she likes. This step will encourage your kid to be independent too. Don’t forget the pull up pants or underwear which is essential for successful potty training.

Make potty training fun

Don’t make potty training stressful. If you expect your kid to learn everything fast and go to the potty by his own when necessary, you will not only ruin yourself. You will make potty training stressful for your little one too.

Allow time and expect accidents during this period. Relax and make it a fun experience for your kid.

Above are some of the tips that you can follow in order to make potty training experience memorable for both you and your little one. It will take time although there are some kids who adapt to the potty fast within few days.

Be patient and enjoy your parenting adventure with your kid.

Happy potty training!

Parts of a Plant Craft for Kids

05 05 , 2020 No Comments

Making this ‘Parts of a Plant’ art craft was a fun activity for the kid. He enjoyed his time while learning the parts of a plant.

Covid-19 pandemic made us to stay at home. While we work from home, kid learns from home too. Home based learning was challenging but it was interesting too. Kid had to use the laptop and online platforms daily to access his school home based learning materials. However there were lot of time left after he completed his daily assignments.

Keeping kid busy is not easy. They easily get bored. Even he cannot go to a playground or no outside walking due to the strict measures. Therefore it is time to be creative in order to keep the kid busy without getting much bored. Arts and crafts are always my favourite way to keep the kid busy while educating him on relevant topics.

We did few art crafts during last few weeks and this ‘Parts of a plant’ is one of such activities. It was fun for him to spend time creating this craft while learning the parts of a plant.

Here is how he made his art craft on Parts of a plant with my guidance. If your kid is a kindergartner or a primary 1 student, then this craft will be a great idea to learn about parts of a plant while spending time on a craft activity!

How to make Parts of a Plant craft

Things you need:

Card stock

Pair of scissors

Glue stick

Pens/colours and pens as necessary

Method

I am sure you can understand the steps of making this Parts of a plant craft by looking at the pictures.

Cut a card to make the parts of the plant art craft.

Cut another smaller paper in white as in the photos.

Ask the kid to draw a plant which shows the parts of a plant clearly.

Colour the picture.

Paste it on the card.

Inside the card , write the parts of the plants and describe it in few words. I asked kid to do this alone. So he searched and wrote it by self-learning.

Paste the written papers accordingly.

Finally cut each parts as shown in the photos.

Kids can use this parts of a plant craft to talk each other, to ask questions about parts of a plant or to simply play alone.

What are you doing during this stay home period? How do you keep the kids engaged during the school closure? Please share your thoughts.

Growth of Parenting Influencers : How to Use Them for Your Marketing Campaign

01 05 , 2020 No Comments

Few years ago when it comes to blogging, most of the bloggers started sharing their ideas using a free platform such as BlogSpot. I was one of such blogger who started sharing my recipes since 2011 by writing a free blog at BlogSpot. But since then blogging has changed so much. Instead of calling such individuals as a blogger, it is best identified them as influencers. Mom bloggers and dad bloggers became influencers within their niche. They were perfect for product launches and brand awareness. This is how influencer marketing became much popular among the businesses apart from their traditional advertising methods which are more expensive. As part of such parenting influencers around the world I am happy to see today’s growth and influence which parenting bloggers can make towards any campaign.

What is special about parenting influencers?

Parenting influencers are everywhere. It is not all about blogging. Some of the parenting influencers use social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to spread their word. Now with the Covid-19 pandemic and due to strict stay home measures, more people use platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to spend their time. This is why businesses still continue their brand campaigns to reach their end users even though business is not normal as usual. Parenting influencers are there to help brands.

Almost all these influencers are real parents with kids. They share their day to day experiences while raising happy and healthy children. They even share their life struggles along the way. With a real audience across social media and blog, these parenting influencers do a great job. For other parents they share helpful information, tips and support.

I understood this when I first became pregnant. Residing in another country apart from my parents I didn’t know how to prepare for my delivery. But there were mom bloggers who shared lot of information starting from how to prepare the hospital bag to how to do diapering which was really helpful for me. When I was feeling stressful or doubtful there were parenting influencer groups to share ideas or to talk to someone. So, I know how parenting influencers are supportive for other parents around the world.

On the other way this influence is what it requires for advertisers. They recognize such influence as worth paying for in order to share their message. This is why parenting bloggers are called as parenting influencers. This mother daughter duo is one of such great examples for the power of parenting influence.

Why parenting influencers are special? They are real parents and trusted by others. They keep themselves trustworthy by sharing only the helpful information within their network. And they are so much popular and worth to consider as brand ambassadors or product promoters.

How brands use parenting influencers for their marketing campaigns?

As I mentioned before Influencer marketing is becoming so much popular day by day. Brands use parenting influencers to leverage the reach, to crate strong brand reputation, to recommend products and as a result to drive more sales.

There are different ways that Brands use parenting influencers for their marketing campaigns.

Giveaways and competitions are one of the popular strategies for such influencer campaigns. Many businesses use parenting influencers to reach new audience by arranging giveaways and competitions. Parenting influencers use their most efforts to reach their followers using the power of their word.

Product reviews are another popular strategy for marketing campaigns which most brands like to use. They use the influencer’s trustworthy words to promote product awareness which attract new sales. In a recent interview, Joe Sinkwitz, founder of Intellifluence shares his experience in reviewing a product for Chrissy’s Socks which became creative and popular. This is how the power of influencers can be used through review in order to reach the consumers.

We all love to know about any product or service before we purchase. We are curious about how it works, what are the pros and cons.

Parenting influencers are really great sharing their honest idea about any product or service. Product reviews doesn’t even stop by sharing a review post. It will stay permanent on their blog or social media account and most influencers clarify any doubt which consumer has when they comment or email. That’s a plus point for advertisers to choose such influencers for their marketing campaigns. This is why parenting bloggers are considered as influencers in their niche.

There are other marketing strategies such as sponsored articles, newsletter reach, and social media sharing which parenting bloggers can help brands to promote their message.

Things worth to know before using parenting influencers for your marketing campaign

With the growth of parenting influencers advertisers and brands can easily find influencer targets for their brand campaigns. However there are things to keep in mind before choosing the right influencers. There are parenting influencer at all levels. There are influencers with high followers count while there are influencers with low follower count. With my experience, the number of followers actually doesn’t show their influence.

There influencers with lower follower count who actually create more engagement than an influencer with higher follower count can generate.

If any brand put so much pressure on the parenting influencer about the content they want, the brand will fail. Simply let influencer what you really want and allow the parenting influencer to come up with their idea. Parenting influencers are good at creating engaging content than you think about them.

Final words:

Parenting influencers are growing day by day. They are even considered as micro-influencers which brands can use for their marketing campaigns. If your parenting influencer has gain a solid reputation and trustworthiness among the followers then it is important than the number of followers.

OneClass Review : A Resource for study materials and homework help

27 04 , 2020 No Comments

OneClass is a platform where students can get homework help online. Students can get study materials, guides and homework help when they use OneClass online platform. Due to its benefits for both parents and students I thought of sharing this OneClass review with you all. I hope my experience will help you to understand what OneClass is before you decide to get homework help or tutoring for your children.

Why I wanted to check OneClass?

Most parents worry about their teen children’s homework. This is why most children attend tutoring programs. However there are debates on tutoring programs as it makes students more tired. Finding a reliable tutoring program is another issue. Sometimes it is obvious that many students do tuition hopping when they cannot get the necessary guidance.

Further During this Covid -19 pandemic we all understand the importance of online educational platforms. Most countries around the world are under lockdown or under strict social distancing measures to prevent spreading of the Covid-19 virus. Schools are closed and students have to study from home. There is no way to attend neither tuition classes nor connecting with tutors unless they use online platforms. This is why online teaching platforms are helpful for the students. As a mom I too worry about my son’s education and activities during this stay at home duration.

As I was introduced to OneClass.com I want to share my experience through this OneClass Review.

What is OneClass?

OneClass is an online platform that connects students and tutors. It is also a wonderful place to find study materials and guidance. If any student wants homework help for specific subject they can get the necessary help by visiting OneClass.com. Isn’t it awesome?

Features of OneClass

It is a resource for study materials

Students can find study materials for most schools and university programs. Once you visit OneClass you have to choose the country ansd respected university or school to find the available resources. At present most of the American university materials can be found in this platform. There are other countries as well such as Canada and Australia. This is a great way to find class notes and resources when your children need help in specific subjects.

Free tutoring program with Janine the Tutor an live streaming

During this Covid-19 pandemic this is the biggest advantage for students around the world. Join with free live streaming to learn the subjects that are on free tutoring program.

This free tutoring program with Janine the Tutor is one of the worth mentioning feature of OneClass.Its really free to join.Your children can book their free tutoring session to study online.

Join the free tutoring program with Janine the Tutor!

You can earn by contributing

Do you know that you can earn when you use OneClass? There are different ways to earn with OneClass. You can earn money as an official note taker. To qualify for this program you have to send an application for review. But it is a simple and easy process.

Above are some of the reasons to check and join with OneClass. You can check more details and join with this online tutoring platform by visiting OneClass.com.

How to Manage Homesickness When Traveling

21 04 , 2020 No Comments

Traveling offers lots of exciting opportunities from picturesque scenery to delicious new foods and different cultures, but when you’re away from home longer than a couple of weeks, it can also mean homesickness. That house you bought among the Birmingham homes for sale, or in any other city, brings familiar comforts – as a study in ResearchGate notes, home helps one to “develop and maintain identities and a sense of continuity in their lives.”

How to Manage Homesickness When Traveling

Fortunately, there are some relatively easy ways to manage homesickness when traveling so that you can enjoy the moment.

Social Media

If you’re missing friends and family at home, take advantage of social media to share your experiences which can help make you feel more connected. You can also use technology like FaceTime and Skype Calls. Just don’t rely on it too much or it could not only make homesickness worse, but you’ll probably end up missing out on the joys of travel too.

Meet Up With Others From Home

Sometimes just being around other people from your home country can make a significant difference, as homesickness is often worse when there’s a language barrier and a whole new culture. By staying in hostels, there’s a good chance you’ll find someone to talk to, but talking to other travelers in local pubs and bars, joining get-togethers through sites like Meetup.com or even taking a tour, can all be good ways to find that connection.

Keep Busy

If you’re outside enjoying the sites, taking advantage of tours, and especially outdoor activities that get your heart pounding and feel-good endorphins flowing, you’re unlikely to feel homesick. On the other end of the spectrum, sitting in your hotel room online watching what your friends are doing back home is probably going to really make homesickness set in. Do anything but sit inside on your laptop feeling sorry for yourself.

Stay Healthy

When you’re traveling, it’s easier to fall into bad habits like poor diet and not getting enough exercise. But that can leave you feeling lethargic, increasing homesickness, creating a vicious cycle. Combat that by planning activities like hiking, biking and/or paddling into your sightseeing, and aim to eat healthier meals, eliminating junk foods if possible. You’ll feel better and have more energy to appreciate all that your destination has to offer.

Learn More About Where You Are and Where You’re Going

When traveling, you’re stepping into the unknown, but the more you know about it, the less you’re going to experience discomfort. Try to learn as much as you can beforehand so that you’ll feel more prepared once you get there. Once you’ve arrived, join local events and seek out every opportunity possible to get to know those who live there, making the culture shock a lot less “shocking.”

Dine on Foods From Home

Your favorite foods from home can be a major source of comfort. See if you can find a restaurant that serves whatever it is that you’re missing. Depending on the location, you might be able to find something easily with a Google search, otherwise talk to your B&B/Airbnb host or hotel staff, and/or look for travel forums focused on the area for advice from others who’ve been there, or are there right now.

Etiquette for Graduation Announcements

05 04 , 2020 No Comments

When it is time for your son or daughter to be graduating, as a parent you must be so proud of the achievement. After spending many years in school and after more hard work your child has graduated. It is time to send graduation announcement to your friends and relatives. It is time to share this achievement with all you know very well. However how do you choose the graduation announcement? Is there any etiquette for graduation announcements? These are some worries for parents when they prepare for this big announcement.

What goes on a graduation announcement?

Before everything you need to know what to say on your graduation announcements. These are informal announcements of the achievement of your child. Therefore it should showcase your child’s personality.

You can easily customize a graduation announcement using a collage of pictures, photo with graduation cap or even with pictures of first day of school to graduation day.

With these types of pictures it is easy to create unique college graduation announcements that attract the receiver’s eyes. They will sure admire the achievement of your son or daughter.

Once you select the graduation announcement design then it is also necessary to include important details such as school, date of graduation.

Who should receive the graduation announcements?

It is also important to choose your list of receivers wisely. You are going to spread the news of your child’s achievement. Therefore you should send the graduation announcement for the relatives, friends and others who know your son or daughter. It is a good idea to include some of the friends of the graduate to this list. Your son or daughter will be happy about it.

How to word your graduation Announcements?

When you want to spread the news about your child’s achievement it is also important to use the right words. You can write your own words. But there are many other ways to find wording for your announcement which can be a good way in case if you are not sure what to write and how to write. You can use customized graduation announcement cards to make yours. There are stylish and customizable senior picture announcements with wording which you can use for your announcement. The best thing is that such senior announcements are with good quality and reasonably priced.

Once you have your graduation announcement ready then it is time to mail it out. Usually it is better to send the graduation announcement 2 weeks before the actual event date. Some schools are strict with number of tickets for the graduation ceremony. Therefore you have to consider this when you send your announcement.

You can also send your graduation announcement after the ceremony. In such case there will not have any invitation to participate the ceremony. Be sure to send such graduation announcements within 6 weeks after the actual ceremony.

Above are the basic etiquette for graduation announcements which you should know.When you know these tips it is easy to send out your graduation announcements to friends and family without any issue.

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