by Maria Tumolo | Nov 25, 2022 | Christmas, Festivals, Lifestyle
My kids still look forward to seeing what’s in their Christmas stockings and under the Christmas tree. We diligently put a mince pies, milk and carrots for Santa and his reindeers by the fireplace on Christmas Eve. In the run up to Christmas, they draft an extensive...
by Maria Tumolo | Jan 27, 2022 | Chinese New Year, Festivals, Lifestyle
Where did the years go! It’s the Year Of The Tiger, this Chinese New Year. As you may know, my son is a tiger and the inspiration for the blog and its title. Born in 2010 is he’s a Golden Tiger. He’s grown to be charming, loyal, gentle giant. I couldn’t be more proud....
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 18, 2021 | Christmas, Festivals, Lifestyle
Just as exciting as receiving as pressies at Christmas is the presentation. Good wrapping and a nice card builds up the anticipation for the gift. I dare say, receiving a card that makes you feel seen melts the heart and makes the present feel that more special. This...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, Expat, Festivals, Lifestyle
I’m not sure how I came I across Symone’s insta account, but I’m so glad I did. It’s a joy to have a fellow expat island girl to connect with. Now, as Christmas approaches, I could think of no one better to share their experience of Christmas...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 8, 2020 | Christmas, Festivals, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Motherhood and Beauty
2020 has been a tough year for us all. Each of us has a story about the challenges we’ve faced and the life lessons we’ve learnt because of corona. Christmas is upon us and I always get emosh, both my children are winter babies. Hubby and I used to put them in fancy...
by Maria Tumolo | Feb 21, 2018 | Carnival, Chinese New Year, Diversity, Family Meals, Family Recreation, Festivals, Lifestyle, London
Chinese New Year fell on the week of school half-term this year. I seized to opportunity for us to mark the occasion with family days out, as well as arts and crafts. In a previous post, I talked about the challenge of celebrating our cultural heritage in February....
