The boys and their dad

Family means a lot to me. Their well being is extremely important to me and everyday I set out to see that they are kept healthy and doing fine. They are my pride and joy even though they do drive me up the wall at times. Here are 10 Things that make our family awesome

They are flexible and are able to up and go each time we decide to go on a holiday. Even the 2 yr old is okay with waking and sleeping at odd hours so that we be able to catch our flight.

They are not as fussy and can and will self entertain when I am busy. The kids can play non stop with each other and I have to chase them to bed just to get them to stop and have their needed rest.

They know how to share with each other and will look out for one another. Although all 3 are competitive they do know when to give in and close and eye too.

Tiger girl and me

R has his Mini Me’s while I too have my mini me. Tiger girl and me can off and do all the girly stuff together while the boys can have a fun time having a boys day out too.

Everyone helps out in the house. The boys including R do help with the cooking , cleaning and laundry while the girl helps with the keeping and sorting out of items. Monkey boy is able to cook simple dishes, iron and the laundry besides vacumning, moping and sweeping the floor. Doggie boy too knows how to do the laundry and the dishes and is starting on simple meal preparation. Very soon I will be able to hand over 100% of the household duties to the kids.

All of us are adventure seeking and are game to try out new activities. Even the youngest at 2 yr old will not flinch while going down on a 3M high slide.

We like spending time with each other. The kids look for us when they are back from school and can’t wait to share their day with us. It’s great being wanted 🙂

The kids are warm and friendly. They always show us (parents) and each other with lots of hugs and kisses daily.

R and I are on the same page when it comes to parenting our kids . We have a mutual understanding of the methods/techiniques that have to applied to each kid.

We love being together as a family. Even though there are moments where we would prefer to be on our own still being together physically and mentally rocks!!

July 15, 2013

Auum- The Honest Nail Spa [ A Review]

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Reviews mom and daughter activity, Nail Spa

Auum-The Honest Nail Spa

Over the weekend Tiger girl and me were invited for a pampering session at Auum over at the Grandstand. It was the first time that we invited for a mother and child manicure and the little girl was thrilled to get her nails done. It was quite difficult to find the place as it has been a long time since we have visited Turf City.

The listing on the entrance of Pasarbella only stated the names of the food stores which were located within and not the other businesses which were also in the same complex. Nevertheless we managed to find the place after calling up Lung to ask for directions to her spa.

The comfy chair which customers get to sit on

The floral red chair and the rack of nail polishes being displayed on it at the center of the shop drew my attention when we first stepped into the shop. There is quite a wide array of different colors from various brands to choose from.

A overview of the shop

The shop is rather small but was tastefully decorate with warm lighting and comfy arm chairs for their customers.

Tiger girl and me getting settled down on the comfy chairs

The cozy looking nail spa which could accommodate five customers at one go with 3 manicurist servicing the clients.

Tiger girl got settled in really quickly and got really comfy on the seat that she was on and Lung came out to give us a brief on the type of nail polish that they will be using for both of us.

Priti NYC nail polish and soy cleanser

Priti NYC was the brand of nail polish which we would be using. Created by Kim D’amato this line of nail polish was created during her pregnancy in her search for a 5 FREE, VEGAN & NON-TOXIC NAIL POLISH. If you are wondering what 5 Free means it means that the nail polish is free from toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and camphor – all known carcinogenic ingredients.

I’m all for non toxic nail polish especially when it comes to it being use on my 2yr old girl. Tiger girl chose pink and blue from the Priti Princess line with Kim created for her daughter Siena.

Choosing the colors for the nails and the instruments that they would be using on us.

Auum uses disposable sets for each customer to ensure the highest hygiene standard possible. For items which are metal and non disposable they are sterilized under LED lamps. You can see the colors that they have in stock for Priti Nyc nail polish from the color wheels above. I chose a dark purple to match the outfit I had on that day.

Tiger girl getting her nails done

As in true princess form she sat quietly while getting both her fingers and toes done. She didn’t even fuss when the manicurist buffed and primed her nails before it was painted on.