Top ten tuesday

Top 10 ways to spend 30 Minutes

Tiger girl posing for the camera

Tiger girl posing for the camera

There are many things which one can do  to spend 30 minutes. The task that you choose would determine how fast or slow that 30 minutes would pass by.

Here is my list of Top 10 ways to spend 30 minutes in no particular order.

1. Getting Tiger girl to pose for the camera. In the post above she was mimicking the cow. Apparently she has been reading too much about sea cows as we were at the aquarium.

Doggy boy playing in a playroom

Doggy boy playing in a playroom

2. Watching the kids at play in a playroom or indoor playground.

The boys enjoying their toys

The boys enjoying their toys

3. Bringing the kids outdoor to enjoy their skate scooter and plasma car in the park or the open spaces around our house.

Enjoying a cup of tea/chocolate

Enjoying a cup of tea/chocolate

4. Enjoying a hot cup of tea or hot chocolate while eating sweet treats at a coffee house.

Driving the Volvo V40

Driving the Volvo V40

5. Going on a relaxing drive or test driving a car like we tested out the  Volvo V40 over the weekend.

Popcorn

Popcorn

6. Making some popcorn in the kitchen for the kids to have a snacks. It does make a welcome treat during breakfast.

 

Monkey boy playing the piano

Monkey boy playing the piano

7. Listening to Monkey boy or Doggie boy playing the piano while I relax on the sofa.

An Un-riped Fruit

An Un-riped Fruit

8. Going on a photo walk and taking in the sights of the flora and fauna around me with my camera.

Captivating Scenery in New Zealand

Captivating Scenery in New Zealand

9. Daydream about going to far away places like New Zealand to admire the scenery. I’m so going to get R to let me tag along on his next business trip there!!

10. Sit down and read a good book which I have on hand.

What are the ways you would spend 30 minutes?

 

Miscellany Monday @ lowercase letters Top Ten Tuesday at Many Little BlessingsMummyMOO

10 Tips for going on a Road Trip

Road Trip Pic

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.

  1. Get your car checked out at the mechanics to ensure that it is functioning well.
  2.  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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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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