Recently I had to renew my U.S. passport, not a task anyone looks forward to. However, I got through the process relatively unscathed and wanted to share some tips with you that will help if you also find yourself needing a new passport.  1.  Passport renewal must be done in person …

I’d like to thank Tara Osterstock for this tip about a nearby Mr. D.I.Y. store in Pakkred. While teaching Story Time at Bumble Bee Free Library, she handed out gorgeous jewel-like stickers to the children for their crafts  project. I was in search of unique stickers for ESL class. Tara had …

Do you miss going to a bookstore to find that next book you’ve been dying to read? I know I do! There’s something about the vibe and smell of a bookstore that always makes me feel at home. Of course nowadays with access to online shopping and e-readers, bookstores are …

One way to stay cool as the hot season approaches is to go ice-skating right here in Pakkred. Sub-Zero ice skate rink, located on the 4th floor of Esplanade Mall on Ngamwongwan-Khaerai Road, is open 7 days a week (Mon-Fri noon-8:30pm, and Sat-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm). Discounts are offered every Wednesday, when …

Wondering what daily life can look like in and around Nichada? Here’s one parent’s look inside the bubble.