Mom's Daily

Are you saving for your children

Lilian — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:46:15 +0000

Do you buy gold coins for your children? Do you open accounts for them? Do you invest in unit trust? Do you buy homes for them?

I am afraid I am now beginning to do these things eventhough it takes a lot away from my own enjoyment. I do not spend a lot on myself, my house or take expensive holidays.

I believe in future, our children will find it harder to buy a home. So, I buy for them in advance. I also know that gold prices and other precious metals are going up. So, I keep some for them.

I wonder if every parents are like me? The worry wart who wants to have a secure future?

Working women

Lilian — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:57:00 +0000

I just read that our Premier is finally talking about checres. After so many decades, working moms still find it hard to adapt to work after their long maternity leave because they cannot find a proper place to place their babies.

I for one know that not having reliable babysitters near the working place is one of the hardest for us to cope. We usually have to leave our children far away from the workplace and unable to see them during lunch hour.

That’s why many women have hung up their briefcases and don aprons to be at home so that they can take care of their children instead of working.

Building a business

Lilian — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:13:31 +0000

My friend is lamenting to me how she regretted starting her own business. She used to earn a living, having a much carefree life until she left her job to start her own business.

Now, she is grumbling that all she does is to pay money instead of receiving a salary. She even have to pay for receipt printer instead of charging her shopping to her card.

I guess that’s the price to pay for venturing into business. One has to work hard until business booms.

Do you have health plans?

Lilian — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:46:46 +0000

I often remind my younger friends who have just become parents to make sure that their babies have ample health plans. None of us can avoid that occasional hospital stays or expensive medical treatment.

Whether we like it or not, at some stage, our child does get ill and need medical treatment. So, always be prepared.

Now that I am older, I also remind my friends to keep themselves well protected. This Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina just reminded me that we are getting old and again, need health plans.

Old car for new

Lilian — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:27:15 +0000

Yesterday, we went to cover an assignment where a large structure was demolished. The thing fell and cause a crater on the grounds.

My friend, a guy was telling me he should have parked his car at the spot so that he can get a brand new car for his beat up saloon.

He said his car insurance will cover such accidents and he can also sue the company for damaging his property.

How nice to stay in a spa villa

Lilian — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:46:04 +0000

I went to one of those post resorts to have dinner the other day. The place overlooks the spa villa of the resort. It was during the sunset and the place was breath-taking beautiful.

I was told the spa village comes equipped with massage tables and nice relaxing spa available for guests at anytime they fancy.

Unfortunately, it is way too expensive for me so I have to forget all about it. Never in my life can I afford such luxury so I shall just enjoy the free sunset.

We may need another lcd monitor

Lilian — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:50:15 +0000

My sons somehow have this affinity to kill their digital gadgets faster than anything. I usually like to buy extended warranty because I know I need them.

Now, we have to be on the look out for lcd monitor because the old one is showing a black screen.

Sometimes, it is cheaper to buy units than sending the damaged gadget for repair because they usually cost a bomb. And the frustrating thing is the thing usually died after a few months from their warranty. Like a clockwork.