Paying It Forward

I'm a true believer in giving a little.  Whether it is knowledge, skills, resources, or cash, each and every one of us has the ability to give something positive to those around us.  We all have moments of difficulty. Some of those moments last longer than others.  For some people, the brick wall of difficulty seems very hard to knock down.  And sometimes, all it takes is a few people to join forces and knock down the barrier to success.

A few days ago, I received a message from an old online friend, outlining her situation. Lori has helped me several times over the years, sharing her teaching knowledge so I can become a better educator.  Life has sent her a few knockbacks, but she is fighting back.

If you have benefited from my blog over the years, from the information provided here, or just enjoyed reading the posts, I ask you to take time to read about Lori and her son, and think about donating even just a dollar to her dream.  I believe she will pay it forward, as you are doing right now.  She is halfway to her goal, but has a very short time to reach it.

http://www.gofundme.com/3i2ud0

Please help share the clearance sale on my baby product site - leggings, diapers, and diaper bags

The past few weeks, I have been busy preparing to clear out all the stock at my www.littlewonders.com.tw website.  I now have all leggings on sale at TWD150/pr, and some organic and Mommystouch onesize diapers and bags going very cheaply, too.

Here are a few images of what is available:

Items can be shipped anywhere in Taiwan for TWD90/pkg, which includes handling of payment of delivery.  These products are all top-quality, brand new.  I am just trying to move on to new pastures so I need to move the stock on, first!  Thanks for sharing this sale with people you know.

A Request from the Community Services Center and Centered on Taipei

Today, I received a request from the Community Center, asking if they can ask my readers for assistance with writing articles for their free magazine Centered on Taipei.  I'm very happy to help get more information about living in Taipei with children into the wider expat community.  I encourage you to contact Roma with any ideas you may have.

Centered on Kids:Centered on Taipei is a community magazine which aims to have something in it for everybody. Currently we are looking for kid-related stuff, both about and for the younger members of our community. If you have ideas for a submission or a regular piece in this area, please contact CoT Editor, Roma Mehta (coteditor@communitycenter.org.tw).

Another place to find us: Expat-blog.com

After a bit of a misunderstanding (ie. my internet incompentence shining through), http://www.kidzone-tw.com/ got accepted by

 

Here is the link to the link to this blog (a bit like Alice in Wonderland, isn't it?).  From there, you can find some pretty interesting blogs about Taiwan and other places, too.

Now Spring is really here, I have a few swimming spots to add.  Give me a few days and they will be right here!

Chance to Win Kids' Sunglasses and Swim Diapers, No Matter Where You Are!

As part of our Spring Promotions, we are offering the chance for any fans of our Facebook Page a chance to win a pair of RKS sunglasses, or an Imse Vimse swim diaper.  Just sign up as a fan/like our fan page by April 15th 9am Taiwan time to be in the draw.

Little Wonders - Taiwan's bilingual natural parenting site.

What would you like to see more of?

This blog has been running for a few months now.  I've been reading a few books about successful blogs (including "Problogger" by Rowse & Garrett), and upon professional suggestion, will now create a quick questionnaire.  Actually, all I really hope to find out is, what would you like to find out more about when you visit this site?

• Events?
• Playspaces?
• Outdoor places?
• Tips for educating kids in Taiwan?
• Travel deals for families in Taiwan?
• Something else I am totally missing?

I've been in Taiwan for fifteen years, and my children are now six and four years old.  They attend public school, and I am a trained teacher.  I read and write Chinese.  That should give you an idea of my background, to help you suggest things you would like to see more of here.

So, please leave a comment and help me give you more of what you would like to find here!