Archive for November 20th, 2009

Four of my dear friends are expecting and all of them are expected to deliver at the second quarter of the year. As early as now, they have been scouting for the latest prices on baby essentials or what are considered expensive buys: the baby’s car (aka stroller), the baby’s crib, high chair, bassinet and cots.

Prams have never been as varied and diverse (not to mention expensive) as it is now. I read a review on the most recommended pram and my jaw almost dropped when I saw that it cost almost $700! (Truly, a pram is the baby’s car!!)

Then there are play gyms, exersaucers or convertible baby gyms (which are essentially playmats).

The highlight would be the baby cot or crib. I am quite partial to a convertible cot bed, one that would last until the baby goes into toddlerhood. As you notice it already has a changing station that can be converted into a bookshelf once the baby is done with diapers. If the baby is small, you might want to consider getting a bassinet too.

You might as well know that I am partial to convertible high chairs as well. I’m all for longevity in baby furniture.

Travelling would always be included in every holiday season in our family. We try to limit it to one long trip everyday holiday season but invitations come all the time and it is hard to decline.

What do we always bring, aside from our portable GPS device?

1. Clothing – we pack light, as much as possible clothes that can be layered. No bulky clothing such as jeans and clothes that would require ironing! You need to make sure you have travel essentials too: medicines, first aid kits, travel guides, maps and if you travel with kids, toys and activities that will prevent them from getting bored.

2. We try to make sure that our luggage is easily identifiable with tags and labels you can spot even you are far away.

3. Music and entertainment, especially if we are on a long road trip. Our iPods are charged and loaded with lots of music and videos for all of us. Of course, we are really not a fan of hiking and camping so everything loaded in the car are not really bulky.

4. Cellphones.

While most people would love to get in on a cabin and enjoy the snow during the holidays, I know there are families who would love the beach more than anything else. That is why even at Christmas time when the beach water is below freezing, Myrtle Beach Resorts are still fully booked. Nothing beats walking by the shore with the waves crashing in, they say. It is always hard to find a Myrtle Beach Resort that offers a great location with a view with class A amenities.

That is why families would always prefer booking a room at an Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resort. While there are no disadvantages taking rooms in Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts, booking a condo room in Avista Resort would be as equally appealing – here are their amenities:

• Spacious one-two and three bedroom condominiums
• Bell stand / porter service
• Water features include: 3 pools, 2 lazy rivers. kiddy pool and 3 hot tubs
• 24-hour Front Desk
• Fully appointed kitchens with refrigerator, microwave, oven and appliances
• Fitness Center
• Wireless Internet Access
• Private Balconies
• Shopping, dining and entertainment within walking distance
• Full Service Restaurant, Poolside Grill – Open seasonally, Tree Top Lounge and In-Room Dining
• Centrally Located to all Golf Courses and Attractions
• Private Covered Parking
• Convention and Event Facilities