Category Archives: Kids and School

Cheapest school service fee

I’m currently paying P1,000.00 every month for the school service of my kids. It’s actually a friendly price compared to the current asking price of other school service. But sometimes I’m still wondering if I can still save some more from the service fee.

Initially, hubby thought of using our motorcycle to bring the kids to school every morning and hire Mang Albert, the school service driver/owner, to fetch the kids in the afternoon. The plan will save us P500.00 in our monthly budget. However, motorcycle may not be a good replacement for the real service vehicle. A good motorcycle is guided by zumo 665 (a motorcycle navigator), but it (motorcycle) may not be practical to use during the rainy months. We can only depend on Mang Albert’s spacious vehicle to keep our kids safe and comfortable. Besides we’ve known the old guy since the kids were preschoolers. So, the next practical thing to do is keep Mang Albert’s services. Anyway, his service charge is still the cheapest around.

On tv and computer use at home

My kids now are starting to get busy with school assignments. So having a little or less time in front of the computer or TV is expected. That’s not the case in our house. Both kids still manage to stay online or watch their favorite afternoon shows while doing their assignments. Kids! Although both of them understand our rule to refrain from watching TV unless done with their homework, they can still get away with it. I wonder what it would be like if we have an lg home theatre system. I guess it would be harder to refrain them from watching TV shows. I guess hubby and I are just too lenient with imposing house rules.

How about you, what is your style in restricting TV and computer use at home? I’d be glad to hear from you.

Don’t think about school yet

The kids and I went bookstore-hopping the other day. We were going past the school supply area when I asked my daughter if she wants to buy some school supplies ahead of our shopping date next month. My daughter disliked the idea, saying school has only ended a few weeks ago and they have yet to enjoy summer vacation. It’s too soon to think about school.  My son said, “chill, mom!”  😀