Halloween is a night of surprises and fantasy, and the opportunity for the whole family to have some honest fun – and scare! Like other major celebrations, it can require a lot of work (depending on how serious you are…
We’ve all heard about cultural differences, especially in families with domestic helpers. But what are common cultural differences and how can you avoid letting them turn into issues? Due to varying upbringings, cultures and situational factors, people from different backgrounds…
Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival), one of the most iconic Chinese festivals, is around the corner. This year, the full-moon celebration falls on Friday, September 25, 2026. Wherever you come from, you cannot miss this great colorful holiday in Hong Kong!…
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…