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Singaporean Educator, Coach and Hands on Mom of Three. Connect with me on Google+

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Firmoo Sunglasses- A Review

Firmoo sunglasses

A few weeks ago I received pair of sunglasses from Firmoo for review. I have been looking around for another pair of sunglasses and their offer really was timely. I have perfect vision and have no need for prescription sunglasses so I requested for a pair of sunglasses which design caught my fancy.

It was the first time that I was ordering a pair of sunglasses online and I was skeptical about the quality of the product and whether the sunglasses would require adjusting when I receive it. I know that sometimes what I see on screen may not be the product which I will receive on hand as I have experienced discrepancies in my previous online orders.

I was pleasantly surprised by the pair of sunglasses which I received. Not only were they  well manufactured and light weight, they also fit like a glove. The pair of sunglasses came with both a hard cover casing and a soft cover case. There was also a cleaning cloth and screwdriver kit.

The sunglasses were shipped over within a week of me placing my order and  I like the fact that there is this feature called the “virtual try on” where one can upload your own photo to get a better idea of how your chosen pair of  sunglasses would fit.

Tiger girl and me

 

Don’t the sunglasses look cool on me?

The only qualm I have with the sunglasses is that it would be great if the tint were a tad darker  or have an indication of the level of UV protection which the sunglasses had. The sun can sometimes get really strong  here living in the tropics and 100% UV protection is a must.  I couldn’t find any information about the level of UV protection that the pair of sunglasses could provide me.

Firmoo is offering all first-time buyers a pair of Free glasses. You just have to pay for shipping and they will ship out to you within a week. They ship internationally to many countries around the world and it’s certainly an enticing offer if you are thinking about getting new prescription glasses or sunglasses.


Disclaimer:  I received a pair of Firmoo sunglasses for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

Weekend Reflections: Teaching them Right

Monkey boy climbing

The past week I’ve been reading a lot  about families and teaching kids about being grateful.  Many kids nowadays are more privileged then we were when we were a kid. It is easier for them to get their wants and fancies met as parents  and doting grandparents are more willing to indulge them.

As a parent I know all to well how over indulging your kids can be more harmful then good for them. It is really naive to think it is okay to give in to them as they are “young” and they will outgrow such a behaviour when they get older. The sad truth is that  growing older in age doesn’t  always equal maturity. I have seen how overindulgence have let to the breeding of spoilt brats who in turn become obnoxious adults.

I have personally seen how overindulging a child from young has affected his ability to become independent  and a responsible adult. It was a real pity to see a promising young boy have his life “wasted” and turn into a  real shame.   His skewed mentality that his parents will always be there to bail him out financially and give him mental support irregardless of what he does has seen him fail in both his relationships and career.

I really wonder how long can the parents of  this “boy” be blinded by the so called act of unconditional love?   It’s simply ludicrous for a parent to constantly bail out his/her child and solving his problems for him even when he is a 40 yr old adult. I feel that is being really selfish as a parent to prevent their child from being able to grow up.

Yes we do need to be there for our kids and help them on their way if they do falter. However there should be a limit to it  and the child should learn how to pick up his own pieces and move on. They need our guidance and help but more importantly need to be able to make their own decisions and live with the consequences.

Nothing was given to us on a silver platter and we had to work hard/ save up to get what we desired. It should be the same for the kids too.

Being grateful and appreciative of the perks that one gets is not something that it manifested overnight. It has to be learned.

We have to start teaching them their P’s and Q’s from young and model for them how they are expected to behave. Constant reminders and offering of  age appropriate incentives when they are kids while help to reinforce the need to be grateful and appreciative.

Teach them to be grateful while learning how to earn  their keep by working towards their goals and aspirations. We as parents only get one shot at installing these values in them and what better time then now when they are still kids?

 

 

What are your thoughts on teaching them right?

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