Updated 19 January 2026 Summer in Hong Kong is definitely stiffening. On top of that, humidity and rain can be pretty good deterrents against any form of activity. But, worry not! There are plenty of things to do and many…
Our children spend a lot of time with our domestic helpers and as such we expect them to bond and spend quality time together. What better way than through fun activities? Our children are fond of them (and let’s face…
Updated 19 January 2026 Celebrating Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May – which falls on the 10th of May this year is a tradition since the early 20th century. It is not a public holiday, however, it’s widely…
Updated 19 January 2026 Chinese New Year is around the corner and it is now time to get everything in order for entering the Year of the Horse! This celebration is a special time of year for many families in…
Natalia and Elsa share a happy employer-employee relationship. Their secret? Communication, learning from each other and a passion for FOOD! The employer and the domestic helper recently co-wrote a cookbook gathering both Eastern and Western recipes. Discover their inspiring story.…
Updated 19 January 2026 The year 1898 was a historic date for the Republic of the Philippines as it marked its independence from Spain. The Philippines have had a long history of being a colony as the nation was first…
Your summer holidays are getting closer and you are planning to travel with your family. Have you thought about your helper’s activities when you are out of town? You may let her stay at home in Hong Kong, take her…
HelperChoice survey – More than a third of the domestic helpers plan to offer a gift for Christmas to their employer. What about you? HelperChoice interviewed more than 100 domestic workers based in Hong Kong, Singapore but also in some…
When a domestic helper works far from home, staying connected with family matters deeply. Your helper’s children in the Philippines are planning a visit to town to see their mother and you are wondering how things are going to unfold,…
Updated 18 January 2026 Hong Kong Establishment Day, officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, is celebrated every year on 1 July. It marks the historic transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997…