“Make your bed!” – said every Mom on this planet. Remember the times you had guests staying over and your room was always the first one up for auction? Which
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You know when you grew up visualizing yourself in a certain era, under a dreamy skyline that you only see in the movies? Have you ever heard a song and
The 3 B’s of Happiness: Balance, Beauty, and Bliss
Finding Balance in Life Some days you eat salads and go to the gym. Other days you eat cupcakes and wear sweatpants. It’s called balance. It’s not something you find;
Get Organized! The Bullet Journal
Are you a disorganized person? Is your mind always thinking of more than two or three things at the same time? Do you get feelings of being ‘very busy’, yet
“The Journey” Continues…
The Journey is a short film featured in 2012 that tells the story of a young Ethiopian housemaid who’s about to start her job at a new country. The entire
Caring is sharing
At TEMPO we believe in kindness, and compassion, and generosity. We believe that if we allow it, kindness is a natural reaction, and it makes us all better people. Giving
Parental Guide: Sibling Rivalry
By Heather Long Vandevoorde My family helped organize a recent international figure skating competition here in Abu Dhabi. Hubby headed up the photography, I organized the volunteers and my two
Parental Guide: Spring Loose and Break Free
By Heather Long Vandevoorde Mom’s worst nightmare: the kids have outgrown the wonderful day camps offered in the UAE. And they do not want to be seen in public with
Choosing Your Kids’ Friends
By Heather Long Vandevoorde “Is your kid hanging with the right crowd?” From left to right, back row: Chloe Depolla, Katie Allen, Sophie Hoerbe, Mia Robinson, Aadhyaa Wegle. Left to