When Experiences Go Bad: My Worst Experience Ever
As it turned out, having to listen to Boney M at full blast for the entire overnight bus trip was the highlight. It all went downhill from there.
Author: Polly - Social Coach
A Parents Guide to Getting Kids to do Chores
In my Parents Guide to Pocket Money I mentioned that it’s not always a good idea to attach pocket money to chores. It’s just too easy for kids to refuse to do chores because they either don’t yet value money, or don’t have an immediate need for it – leaving you frustrated and with more things to do! You’ll still need a way of incentivising the kids to do what needs to be done. If it’s not going to be with money, then the best idea is to create a second form of currency which can be earned. Here’s some ideas on how – and why – to do this. Use the things your kids value the most Figuring out what incentives to offer in return for doing chores is easy – just find the things your kids value the most. In our house that would be access to technology, but it could just as easily be treats, play dates, sleepovers, or all of the above or anything else you think will work. Whatever it …
What to do in: Ohakune (when the Ski Fields are closed)
The slopes are closed. The kids have gone feral. You’re at the end of your tether. And it’s only 9am.
How to survive: a family ski holiday
Taking the family skiing is not for the faint-hearted – but with a little bit of planning it can be a rewarding experience for everyone.
Should kids miss school to go on holiday?
We’d told them we were flying to the other side of the world, but they didn’t really understand what that meant until – after three days of travelling – we actually got there.
Why we should teach kids to borrow money
Teaching kids to save is still important. But in today’s get-it-now world of easy finance options, teaching them about borrowing money is equally important.
3 Reasons to Collect Moments, Not Things.
It’s an accessible lifestyle choice regardless of where you live or what you earn. Sure, if you earn a lot you can afford to spend more – but when it comes to experiences, more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better.
5 Tips for Giving the Gift of an Experience
Giving presence is about spending time and creating memories with the special people in your life.
A Parents’ Guide to Pocket Money
Teaching your kids about money – how to spend it, save it and share it – is one of the best gifts you can give, especially in today’s I-want-it-now world full of easy finance options.
What a tree taught me about life.
The new tree isn’t the same as the old one, but it’s every bit as worthy and every bit as beautiful.
Polly Unsaturated 