Sarah Keates, Author at Sassy Mama

Sarah Keates is a British writer, foodie and mum of two to an 8-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy. Sarah has been living in Hong Kong with her family for three years, where she spends her time working in education-related project management, writing, making (and eating) pies and navigating the wonderful world of Hong Kong through a mother’s lens.

Posted 8 years ago | By Sarah Keates

All-Organic Beauty Treatments at Iyara

Juice diets, detox, boot-camp, chia seeds, spirulina, protein shakes, aiyah! This Mama’s head…

Posted 9 years ago | By Sarah Keates

Tiny Bites: Sunday Brunch at Cirqle in Ovolo Southside

Sunday brunch: ah, the extravagance of drinking fizz before noon, lazily perusing the…

Posted 9 years ago | By Sarah Keates

Saving a Blonde Mama: Hair Correction at Hippfish plus a Sassy Mama Giveaway!

Okay, so I am going to be honest here: not only am I…

Posted 9 years ago | By Sarah Keates

Tiny Bites: It’s a pizza party at Grano Italiano!

Bored of eating at the same old pizza / burger places? Yep, us…

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Posted 9 years ago | By Sarah Keates

Mindfulness for Mamas: Do you want to show up?

There is a word, or rather a concept that is being talked about…

Posted 9 years ago | By Sarah Keates

A mother-daughter makeover at Airplay Blow Dry Bar plus a special Sassy Mama offer!

On one particularly drab November week, when my darling daughter (Pink*, 8 years…

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From food to cosmetic refills, home furniture and

From food to cosmetic refills, home furniture and more, there are tons of environmentally friendly shops in Hong Kong. From Live Zero to Slowood and everything in between, here’s where you can pick up your zero-waste essentials in the 852! 🌿⁠
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Save this post to keep in mind for the next time you're looking for greener alternatives! ⁠
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#livinggreen #gogreen #enviromentfriendly #earthmonth #zerowaste #zerowastehk #zerowastestores #sassymamahk #hongkongmoms

Activities And Events For Kids And Families In Hon

Activities And Events For Kids And Families In Hong Kong 🐸⁠
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What’s on your weekend agenda, Mama? These are the family events, kid’s activities, concerts and more that are happening all over Hong Kong from Friday, 26 April to Sunday, 28 April 2024. 🌷🎶⁠
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#sassymamahk #weekendplanner #weekendactivties #familyactivities #hongkongfamily #hongkongmoms #expatmomshk

Looking for something to do indoors this weekend,

Looking for something to do indoors this weekend, mamas? Then head over to 1881 Heritage for a multi sensory experience where you can uncover the magic of flowers with the famous digital art exhibition, Naked Flowers. 🌹

Things we love about it: kids can freely touch and explore 👏🏻 and there’s a cafe inside where you can enjoy a drink while you take in the beauty around you + the table is also interactive, so you can have a break and get the kids to play 😉

✨ When: 27th April - 27th October
✨ Opening hours: 11am - 22:00
✨ Where: 1881 Heritage TST
✨ Tickets start at $150 — Kiddos under 3 Free

#nakedflowers #nakedflowershkuob #nakedflowershk #sassymamahk #hongkongmoms

Tiger Mum, helicoptering, attachment parenting…

Tiger Mum, helicoptering, attachment parenting… everyone knows about these parenting styles! But have you heard about this Sassy Mama’s drone parenting style? 🚁

“My first phase of parenting was terrestrial and inelegant (but which newly minted mother cared about appearances?). I was a bulldozer, ploughing down any real or imagined obstacle that stood in my children’s way. Noisy neighbour disturbing my child’s nap? She’ll have me on her doorstep in no time. School admissions officer rejected my son? I want a second assessment. The must-have sleep swaddle made from 200% organic cotton and sewn together with bamboo silk is out of stock? I’ll call the company’s headquarters.

I will withhold judgement on whether this parenting style was right or wrong. I will say though that it is an understandable mode for when the children are young and seemingly vulnerable. As they get older, want more independence, and need to learn agency, I suggest creating some distance. Or, as I did, go overhead.” 🚜

A Hong Kong Mama (Jennifer Wannenmacher @trails852) Explains How She ‘Raised’ Her Parenting Style From Bulldozer To Drone, head to the link in our bio to read the full article

📸 @trails852

Happy Earth Day, Mamas! Get ready for a greener Ho

Happy Earth Day, Mamas! Get ready for a greener Hong Kong as the city introduces a ban on single-use plastics and a new waste-charging scheme.⁠
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Let's explore these changes and what they mean for you and your family + we put together an easy infographic that you can save! ⁠
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Together, we can work towards a sustainable future for our kiddos! 🌍🍃 ⁠
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#EarthDay #SassyMamaHK #GoGreen #sustainablehk

Gear up for a weekend of unforgettable fun with th

Gear up for a weekend of unforgettable fun with the kids! 🎉 ⁠
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Cinema Day is back on Sunday, 21st April 2024, offering movie tickets at an incredible price of just $30 at 63 participating theatres! 🍿 But that's not all - enjoy a FREE ice hockey game at Mega Box 🏒 and get revved up for the vehicle festival co-hosted by LEGO and the Hong Kong China Automobile Association at the Popcorn MTR Mall. 🚗 ⁠
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Let the weekend adventures begin! Head to our bio to discover more! ⁠
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#SassyMamaHK #WeekendFun #CinemaDay #FamilyActivities #hongkongmoms

Ignite a love for language! Watch your kiddos mast

Ignite a love for language! Watch your kiddos master Mandarin this summer! ⛩️

We’ve got exciting news for mamas looking to help their kiddos master Mandarin — Mandarin Time’s Summer Camp! They cater to kids aged 5-15 across 8 Mandarin levels, with dedicated groups for both native and non-native speakers!🎎

You can choose from morning, afternoon, or full-day camps (that have lunch included).🍜

Secure your kiddo’s spot now and enjoy an early bird discount of 5% off before May 31st, 2024! Let’s make this summer a journey of Mandarin mastery for them!✨

Head to the link in our bio for all the details

#MandarinTime #SummerCamp #LanguageImmersion #sassymamahongkong #hongkongmoms #learnmandarin #chineseforkids

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