Wondering what to do with all the baby items you no longer need as your little one grows? Why not go to the "Swap & High Tea Party" happening on Tuesday 29th June 2010 at the Press Room, 108 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong.

Organised by Mommy Modernista, Hong Kong's Premiere Mommy Social Boutique, this Swap & High Tea party will allow modern and hip mommies to swap their "barely-used" or "not-used-at-all" baby items whilst socialise with fellow mommies over tea and tasty canapes.

What's more, each mom will receive a free gift from funkimama.com as well as having the chance to win fabulous prizes.

For further information, please contact: olivia@mommymodernista.com.hk

Mommy modernista: http://www.mommymodernista.com.hk/

朋友常常說小朋友大得很快, 面對一大埋寶寶幼時用的物品例如玩具, 服飾等等, 不知應如何處理, 掉了又太浪費, 送給朋友又不是每個朋友都適用, 十分苦惱, 與其煩惱怎樣處理, 何不參加於本月29日由Mommy Modernista於香港荷理活道108號舉辦的換物下午茶會?

歡迎所有媽咪將一些仍保存得很好, 甚至還未使用過的寶寶衣服, 物品等, 帶到會場, 趁這機會跟其他媽媽交換, 一邊享受茶點, 一邊跟媽咪們交換心得, 實屬難得

另外, funkimama.com亦會送出免費禮品一份給每位媽咪, 除此之外, 媽咪們還有機會嬴取神秘禮物呢!

如想索取資料, 歡迎到以下網址:

http://www.mommymodernista.com.hk

或電郵至:

olivia@mommymondernista.com.hk

Capturing Precious Moments - Fancy World Studio

A new photo studio focusing on pregnancy, baby & family photography will be opened 10th April 2010. Fancy World Studio will be located at 15th Floor, 151 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan.

Within the 1,500 sq ft studio area will be options of either plain backgrounds or backgrounds with Disney themes.

Prices range are HK$1,200 - HK$4,800, with packages such as framed photos, photo-books and CD-Rom.

Grand opening is scheduled for 10th April 2010.

Funkimama's members will receive a complimentary photo session.

Stay tuned for further details.

Fancy World Studio是一間專為懷孕媽媽, 小寶寶及家庭提供專業拍攝服務的影樓, 而他們在2010年4月10日已正式在上環為各位投入服務, 1,500呎的影樓坐落於上環荷李活道151號15樓全層, 影樓內設有不同背景, 一些廸士尼卡通人物背景也可選擇, 十分多元化, 而價錢由HK$1,200-$4,800已包括相簿, 相片連畫架, CD磁碟片等 funkimama的會員另外都會收到一些額外會員資訊的

Earth Day 2009

Let us celebrate and participate in this 39th year of Earth Day today. Do your share in caring for this earth we all live in, show your peers and children how you can look after the earth. Here are a number of ways in which we can all participate:

1 Replace your light bulbs with energy star bulbs. This simple step can reduce your carbon footprint by 450 pounds per year.

2 Plant a tree. Trees are Mother Nature's all-in-one air conditioner and heater.

3 Celebrate Earth Day with your friends and family, generating awareness and educate the next generation.

4 Buy local, organic food. Buying organic saves the Earth because you aren't adding harmful chemicals into our eco-system (not to mention they aren't going into your body). Read funkimama's article on a list of organic food suppliers in Hong Kong here.

5 Ride an Optibike. According to the Earth Day web site, by the year 2030 the world will consume 47% more oil than it did in 2003.

6 Use natural, non-chemical based cleaning agents for general cleaning. Funkimama previously wrote about natural cleaning alternatives, click here to find out more.

Above information courtesy of Environmental News Network. Full article available here.

世界地球日已經踏入第39年了, 大家有沒有參與慶祝呢? 有否跟閣下的小朋友及好朋友分享一下怎樣保護及愛惜大家所住的地球呢? 其實想保護我們這個地球, 方法很簡單, 以下有幾個提議, 大家不妨一齊參與:

1. 以慳電燈泡代替傳統的燈泡 - 這樣簡單的步驟就可以每年減少400磅碳的產生

2. 種植樹木 - 要知道綠化植物是有效地調節溫度和濕度呢

3. 跟家人和朋友慶祝世界地球日, 讓大家有所警惕及知識教育我們的下一代

4. 購買本地有機食品 - 有機食物可避免我們的土地及整個生態系統受化學物品破壞, 不用多說對我們身體會有什麼影響了, 如果想知有關本地有機產品資料, 可瀏覽funkimama之前有介紹過的有機產品供應商的資料呢

5. 改用自行車 - 根據世界地球日網站資料顯示, 到2030年時, 耗油量會比2003年消耗多47%以上

6. 用純天然, 不含化學劑的方法去清潔家居, funkimama亦曾分享過一些心得, 大家不妨來這裡參考一下

以上資料是由環境資訊網站為大家所提供,大家不妨去瀏覽一下他們的網址

Personalised Birthday Cakes - where to find?

Organising a birthday party for your loved ones?

Looking for a cake that gives that "WOW" effect to everyone who sees it?

Or looking for a wedding cake that's classy and personal?

Funkimama is a great fan of all things creative and personalised, therefore she is also a great fan of Nina's Cake.

Offering genuine home-baked cakes with a twist, Nina will bake just the cake you dream about. Be it a 3-D train, a swimming pool filled with friends and cool drinks, a barn filled with your kid's favourite animals, or a wedding cake to mark your "once-in-a-lifetime" moment ..... you give the idea , Nina will turn this into a "super WOW" cake which is also really tasty too! Prices are totally reasonable and delivery service is available.

Contact Nina: +852 2987 5217 or email: e3kan@netvigator.com

想為摰愛安排一個生日派對? 想找一個與眾不同的旦糕, 待每個人看見都會發出驚嘆聲? 甚至乎想找一個既典雅又獨特的個人結婚旦糕? funkimama平時就對一些創作新穎和專門為個人而設的產品特別有興趣, 而今次, Nina's Cake就成為她的特別推介! Nina的旦糕全是她親手製造, 只要是你想像得到的, 她都能為你一一做出, 無論是立體火車, 一個有人物, 有飲品的熱鬧游泳池, 一個有你寶貝喜歡的動物農莊, 或是你希望擁有一個獨特的結婚旦糕而為你人生最重要的日子留下難忘回憶, 只要你有任何構思, Nina最後都會為你做出一個令人驚嘆的作品, 不用擔心, 旦糕的味道也十分美味, 而且價錢合理, 還有送貨服務呢! 聯絡Nina可致電 2987 5217或電郵至 e3kan@netvigator.com

Calming music for you and your little ones

Feeling like having a quiet moment, either for you and/or for your little ones? No problem, you can tune in to Solo Piano Radio, for some music to quiet your world.

Funkimama is a fan of this online radio station. Founded by pianist and composer David Nevue, this station offers high quality solo piano music from various piano artists whose music calms the mind and soothes the soul. Solo piano music is especially soothing for women during pregnancy, and it can help bring about a more tranquil and secure atmosphere for your babies too.

Listeners can tune in for free online directly from their website, or through the use an internet radio tuner such as itunes or window media player. In itunes, this radio station is categorised under "Classical".

Happy listening!

如妳想和妳的小寶寶享受一個安寧的空間, 平靜的世界, 不妨收聽一下這Solo Piano Radio網上音樂頻道, funkimama十分喜歡這個音樂頻道, 尤其這兒可找到她喜歡的鋼琴作曲家 - David Nevue, 除他以外, 還有很多不到世界各地的鋼琴演奏家, 聽聽他們高水準的個人鋼琴演奏, 絕對可撫慰平日緊張的思緒及心寧, 鋼琴音樂對平伏媽媽在懷孕期間所產生的緊張心情尤其有效, 而同時亦可帶給小寶寶一個既穩定又安全的氣氛呢! 妳可直接由他們的網站上收聽, 或可以經網上播放機的itunes/ window media player收聽, 如用itunes收聽的話, 他們的頻道是分類為"classical"

sex and the city - the movie

Ever since the start, funkimama has been a big fan of Sex and the City, and the recently released movie is an absolute sensation. The witty dialogues, the fashion, the scenes, and the twist and turn of each character's lives, are all totally well put together. Although the movie is some 2.5 hours long, it has left funkimama wanting more!

Sex and the City documents a social change - a society filled with independant, smart, funny, beautiful women single or not, all enjoying life to the fullest. They work hard and play even harder, go through ups and downs in life and still standing tall.

Let's give a big toast to today's independent women.

photos courtesy of Sex and the City Movie

不知從何時開始, funkimama成為Sex and the City的一位小影迷, 而最近上映的電影版本, 絕對令人驚喜, 生動鬼馬的對白, 令人目不暇給的新穎時裝, 每位主角的不同性格及生活態度, 均能集中在一起, 雖然電影長達2.5小時, 但對funkimama來說卻覺得太短呢!

這套Sex and the City反映了社會上一些改變 - 女士們已續漸變得更為獨立自主, 精明, 風趣幽默, 無論是單身與否, 她們會令自己活得自在, 享受生活, 她們努力工作之餘同時亦努力玩樂, 面對在人生所遇到的高潮低潮, 也能坦然面對, 有拿得起放得低的情操

大家為我們現今的獨立自主女性舉杯吧!

Kadoorie Farm & Botanical Garden 嘉道理農場暨植物園

If you are looking for a place to get away from the hussle and bustle of the city with your family - this is great. The Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Gardens is located in the centre of the New Territories. Set up in 1951, the Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Gardens has several scenic sights and natural formations to take your breath away. The entire place is a living legacy of the Kadoorie brothers.

To make it on foot is the best yet also the most difficult option due to it being a 148 hectare farm. The other option of transport within the premises is the shuttle bus that takes you from the Farm Produce Sales Counter and tours around the farm, stopping at significant attractions.

You can buy organically grown vegetables and fruits and potted plants from a souvenir shop within the premises called the Farm Shop too.

This is one of the greatest places for a family outing here in Hong Kong. Young children get an opportunity to observe and learn about nature and animals at an early age. On top of that they get to run around in an outdoor environment to spend their abundant energy. You can be sure that they will be sleeping tight that very evening.

For Visitors Information and directions on how to get there, click here.