Thoughts from the cove

Father's Day is just around the corner. What better way to show that we appreciate our dads than a hearty and sumptuous breakfast set. Not a good cook? Unsure of what to prepare? Here are five fool proof recipes we have tried that will surely delight your dad.  Cream Cheese Bagel with Smoked Salmon While this looks incredibly fancy, cream cheese bagel and smoked salmon is the easiest breakfast to prepare. Not kidding, we tried this recipe and it's quick, fuss free, and you can prepare this under 10 minutes. You can pick up the bagel, cream cheese and smoked salmon at most grocery...

Today marks the first day of home-based learning (HBL) for our school-going children. While it won't be the first rodeo for most parents, we thought we will share some practical tips and suggestions we have gathered from our friends who are teachers and parents!  1) Set your alarm clock! HBL is all about attending formal lessons from home. Although it is completely okay to wake up a bit later than usual school days,  learning from home is not an excuse for students to sleep in for the entire day. Ensure that your child sets their alarm and wakes up at least 45...

Do we cultivate a child's love for reading in pursuit of academic success? Most parents have a desire for their child to learn to read from a very young age. In the long run, there is value in sustained reading. Reading improves literacy skills - comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, which are all very important elements in helping a child grasp and learn concepts in school. Most importantly, all parents want their child to do well in his school examination. It is no wonder that parents are perpetually on a hunt for beautifully illustrated children books in hope that their encouragement and inculcation of love for...

Looking for a unique and long-lasting gift this Mother's Day? Does your mom love visiting the plant nursery on a weekend? Does she see a million possibilities when she spots a new rattan planter in store? Is tending to her garden a hobby right now? Most importantly, does gardening make her smile? If you are here to find an easy to care house plant for your mother, we have something for you! We have put together a list of our all time favourite house plants, that will go perfectly well with our charming and rustic rattan planters and rattan plant pots! These plants are also easy to care for...