10 Things I Wouldn’t Change this 2013

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Wind Chime made out of shells

” If it ain’t broken or can’t be improved upon it should be kept as status quo”-Dominique Goh

There are many things which I would want to change or improve on in 2013. However here is a list of 10 things which I wouldn’t change.

Our car. It is still functioning well and fits our needs. There is no need to upgrade or get a more fancy set of wheels and take on a bigger car loan.
Spending time with the family and doing activities together.
Spending time with R alone and working on our marriage.
Working on my improving my photography skills
Spending time on myself and pampering myself now and then.
Indulging in the kids and giving them the best childhood experience which they can have.
Focusing on the family and having time to watch them grow.
Chocolate and other tasty treats which will be taken in moderation.
Following my goals and carrying out the resolutions set for 2013.
Cooking and baking more for the kids.

What are the things wouldn’t you change this 2013?

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December 31, 2012

10 Tips for going on a Road Trip

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Road Trip Pic

Last week we were on a road trip in Malaysia. It was a great experience for both the kids and adults and something which we feel we will do again soon.

Here are 10 tips for those who are planning on going on a road trip.

Get your car checked out at the mechanics to ensure that it is functioning well.
Plan your itinerary in advance. Do allow for last minute changes in plans as there maybe need to change plans due to the weather or other unforeseen changes.
Pack a few days in advance. This will help you gauge better the number of luggage bags that you need to bring along which will fit in the car.
Load up the VCR/iPad with movies for the kids to watch on the way. The kids watched Cars 2 and Madagascar 3 while on the road.
Prepare snacks and drinks for the car ride. I packed buns and packet drinks for the kids as it will cause the least mess in the car. Biscuits would create lots of crumbs and there would be a lot of cleaning up to do when we are back from the trip.
Drive safely and take breaks in between. One needs to be alert while on the road with kids. Taking regular breaks will ensure that the driver remains alert on the road.
Wear comfortable clothes. Kids can get easily irritated if they are too hot or too cold. It can get very stressful to drive in uncomfortable clothes or having kids whine non stop as they are not comfortable.
Book your accommodation in advance. It can get really frustrating if you have to drive from one hotel to another to look for a room if the hotel is fully booked.. By booking the room(s) that you require before hand it will ensure that you have a place to spend the night.
Bring Maps and the GPS. It is important to know more about the routes that you will be taking as it will be easier for you to plan your rest stops.
Play games on the way. The game I Spy and count the number of sheep, type of car etc that you pass by will certainly make time pass by faster for the kids.

Any more tips that you can add on?

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