The already mentioned Father of the Bride and Grease represent films that are always worth watching. Plus, we always enjoy watching films like The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants as well as Mean Girls. And if it can be a film from Disney, I recommend Moana and Enchanted.

When I was a child, my father wrote a novel about our family life. Back then, he used to write it by hand, and I could type it on the computer. That was our very first computer and very special for me. Moreover, I earned some pocket money. Then, due to not having enough time, he didn't pursue his writing hobby for years. Now he's retired and would like to write a novel about his professional life.

He's thinking of something inspired by the story of “The Devil Wears Prada”. Of course, he wouldn't come close to a Lauren Weisberger, but he would like to pick a bone or two with some former colleagues. Simultaneously, he thinks that he can't write properly anymore. If he does that, then in his opinion it should be something proper.

I've observed that you've been exchanging ideas about books. But do any of you also have experience with writing? If yes, have you also attempted courses or something similar online? Thanks in advance for your help, and any tips are appreciated!

Oh, thank you so much for that suggestion! Admittedly, I hadn't thought about the gift card options in combination with a candy. Instead of candy, I think it could also be a plush toy or a little something for the desk / children's room, a USB stick, etc. Then I must confess that I don't know enough about the habits of two nieces, and in these cases giving money definitely makes more sense. But for the other children and teenagers in our families, this certainly represents an interesting solution.

So first, I think that it's also outside extended families to give cash gifts. In my opinion, this doesn't just apply to nieces and nephews, but also to grandchildren and our kids. I don't know about you, but we are often not aware of the trends. So long as it's not too expensive, and the trend is at least halfway reasonable, that's the cleverer approach for us. This makes the kids happier. And we don't need to think too much about it. Regarding the amount, it depends on the age and the child. When the child starts to realize about the importance of money, 20 $ makes sense. From the age of about 10, the amount can be 50 to 100 $ or so.

First, I entirely agree with a previous commenter... If you think that kindergarten kids are too old for pretty costumes like princess and mermaid dresses, then I imagine childhood is grim, too. Of course, this is a matter of opinion, and you probably have your reasons for thinking this way, but I imagine it all to be grim. In other words, I wouldn't say she's too old for it. However, apart from events like Halloween and class parties, she's most likely only allowed to dress up when she's not at school. One of the reasons for this is that costumes are distracting and disruptive during the school day. There is also the issue of equality. These costumes are not cheap, and there are children whose families cannot afford expensive costumes. But you can look for clothes inspired by princesses and mermaids. There are accessories with appropriate motifs, too. You can also consult the handbook, the website or ask the teachers.