The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale becomes the ultimate holiday shopping destination with promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, 10% off daily vouchers, and giveaways worth over ₱12,000,000

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform.

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, which ushers in the year’s busiest shopping season, presents Shopee’s greatest selection of deals, fun, and entertainment for everyone. To add to the festive mood, users can look forward to the widest variety of discounted products from over 25 categories and unbeatable promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 10% off daily. With such an irresistible line-up, the number of new buyers on Shopee is expected to peak further during 11.11. Brands and local MSMEs stand to benefit from the increased traffic, supercharging business growth and scaling their online presence.

International superstar Jackie Chan also returns with a fun commercial for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. After his 9.9 commercial met with viral success by garnering 435 million views online, the action-packed sequel sparked excitement for all users as well. Fans can catch the commercial here: https://shp.ee/64cba9b

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas holds a special place in Filipinos’ hearts. During this season of giving, Shopee Philippines hopes to make this year’s festivities even more memorable for both our users and sellers. As the holidays approach, we aim to bring more joy to shoppers and help them save more on things they love by curating the best deals. We’ve also pioneered efforts to expand our digital ecosystem to help more consumers, businesses, and communities access and benefit from e-commerce. We invite everyone to join us in making this the biggest and most impactful 11.11.”

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will act as a springboard to accelerate growth for businesses on Shopee. In 2021, more than 8 million new local shops opened on Shopee. With a growing base of shoppers and more marketing tools provided by Shopee, 11.11 will give brands and MSMEs greater visibility to maximize demand. Businesses with an offline presence can also participate in 11.11 through ShopeePay and Shopee’s digital products feature.

• Exclusive deals from leading brands on Shopee Mall: Shoppers can look forward to exclusive deals from top brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, realme, Samsung, Nokia, Vivo, DJI, PerySmith, Deerma, Coocaa Home, and Bata Philippines.

• More offline deals from brands: Brands also stand to generate more in-store traffic through promotions from ShopeePay. Users can turn to ‘Deals Near Me’ to check for special in-store deals from brands such as Puregold, National Bookstore, Fully Booked, Power Mac Center, The Generics Pharmacy, Family Mart, Lawson, Olympic Village, Shoe Salon, Potato Corner, Mary Grace, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Siomai House, and Fruitas Group of Companies. 

2. Upsized variety, deals, and entertainment for the holidays

Shopee is committed to helping more shoppers access the benefits of e-commerce, especially during the busiest shopping time of the year. To encourage more people to try shopping online, Shopee introduced initiatives such as special welcome gifts and vouchers for new shoppers, with over 5 million welcome gifts across the region redeemed since the start of the year. Throughout 11.11, shoppers can look forward to an unbeatable range of more rewards and deals:

• Rewards for first-time shoppers: As they start their e-commerce journey, new and first-time Shopee users can look forward to a free welcome package, bills cashback, free shipping, 100% off vouchers, and ₱1 deals with their first purchase.

• Gift guides for easy holiday shopping: Users can enjoy a quick and easy holiday shopping experience with Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts gift guides. They can get discounts up to 90% off on a wide range of branded gifts and bundles, from the latest gadgets to luxurious personal care items. They can also check out Shopee Mall for 10% off Mall vouchers, special deals on holiday gifts, and vouchers from their favorite brands.

• Bigger deals across different categories: Shoppers can discover the best deals on everything they need at 11.11 Big Sale. Highlights include 1-for-1 Deals, Early Platform Voucher Hunt, and Mega Midnight Sale, covering the widest range of product categories. They can also look out for themed sales such as the Big Sports & Outdoors Sale on November 4, Big Fashion Sale on November 5, Big Groceries & Pet Care Sale on November 6, Big Mommy & Babies Sale on November 7, Big Shopee Mall Sale on November 8, Big Electronics Sale on November 9, and Big Vouchers Sale on November 10. 

• Exclusive Shopee Mall discounts from the biggest roster of brands: At the 11.11 Midnight Mall Exclusive Sale from 12MN to 2AM, shoppers can enjoy huge price drops and exclusive bundle deals. Throughout the sale, brand sukis can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on leading brands in the country:

• Secure and convenient shopping with ShopeePay: Users can shop with greater security and enjoy better deals when they pay with ShopeePay. They can also now enjoy a free, instant, and more convenient way to cash in from their bank apps via InstaPay. Until November 7, users can cash in via InstaPay and get up to ₱25 cashback. 

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will also spark more joy with the big finale on November 11:

• 11.11 Big Christmas Sale TV Special: NCT 127, one of today’s hottest K-pop boy bands, will delight Filipino audiences with their chart-topping hits at the 11.11 TV show on November 11, 9:30-11:30pm on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can also look forward to appearances from top local celebrities such as Jessy Mendiola, Aira Bermudez, Rocco Nacino, Klea Pineda, Andre Paras, and Gil Cuerva. Lastly, viewers stand a chance to win prizes and giveaways worth over  ₱12,000,000, including two new house & lots and a brand-new car. 

For more information about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. 

Download Shopee for free on App Store or Google Play Store.  Happy Shopee-ng!

Reminiscing my childhood days is always a great way to relax on days when things are going downhill for me at work or at home (hello endless house chores!) One of the best memories I have is my bonding moments with my mom.  I can totally remember being fascinated with numbers and shapes so she thought it was a great idea to introduce me to card games.

The first card game I ever learned was Solitaire!  I love how the game can be simple yet challenging at the same time. I love how it stimulates a player's mind and improves focus.  It's also perfect for developing a strategic approach at anything in life.  Best of all, Solitaire is for everyone, young and old!  Imagine, I learned playing this when I was 6 years old!

I recently discovered a site where you could play Solitaire and other variations of it.  One time, I was experiencing a mental block while I was trying to finish and article.  I had to find ways to gain my focus back and keep my creative juices flowing.  Recalling good times or what they say thinking of happy thoughts help a lot, so that's exactly what I did.  Then I remembered my mom, my childhood, and Solitaire.  Gladly I stumbled upon https://www.solitaire.org/

In this Solitaire game, you could do the following:

• Restart the game if you don't like the deal or like me, stuck in a game and can't find any more ways to finish it.
• Time your game if you're competitive like that and want to better your already bests.
• See the stats of your wins and losses.
• Click the undo button of you didn't like your latest move or if you made a mistake.
• Control the sounds.

• Assemble thirteen cards of a suit, in descending sequence from King to Ace.
• Once a full suit of thirteen cards is assembled, it is discarded. 
• The goal of the game is to stack cards into sequences. These sequences are based on suits and rank.  For example, the cards will be stacked K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, A with no mixed suits. 
• You move cards around the game space following a set of rules. It's possible to follow all the rules and still get blocked if you lack strategy and some luck. Blocking yourself in means you lose the game. 

Overall I think this is a game that should be played for longer time.  You need to think more than when you play the classic Solitaire.  

PYRAMID SOLITAIRE

Solitaire really can get me hooked because I love mind-stimulating or strategic games!  After discovering Solitaire.Org and other varieties of Solitaire, it really got me pretty excited trying one solitaire game after the other.

The third Solitaire variation I tried is called Pyramid.

How to play it:

• The defining feature of this version of the game is the pyramid layout. 
• Deal cards to form a pyramid, starting with a row of one card, followed by a row of two cards, and so on, down to a final row of seven cards. The pyramid will consist of twenty eight cards in total shown face-up. Each row should overlap the previous one. 
• The remaining cards are set down at the bottom of the pyramid. This is the draw pile. These cards are arranged face-down. There is also a waste pile for cards that are passed from the draw pile. 
• Pyramid Solitaire is “open” in that the cards are dealt face up at the start of the game. 
• The object of the game is to remove all cards from the pyramid. Cards are removed in pairs and these pairs must add up to thirteen. For example, a ten and a three can be removed together, as they add up to a total of thirteen. 

You've gotta be good in math to be able to play and finish Pyramid quickly, well that's for me!  You need to get yourself familiarized with adding up two cards to make 13.  It's like another card game called pairing.  You have to be strategic as well in order to pair all 52 cards and finish the game.  It's gets pretty exciting when you're slowly pairing the cards all the way to the top.  I had one experience when I had only two cards left but still lost the game!  Hahaha!  It was fun because I overestimated myself, I forgot to strategize in the end.  But it taught me a lesson not to be complacent even when you already think you're winning.  Always see it through until the end.

Ooops!  My breaktime from work is almost over!  But to tell you honestly, I'm glad I discovered this site where I could relive the moments I played Solitaire with my mom and at the same time learn other varieties of the game.  

If there are life lessons that can be picked up from playing Solitaire they would be:

• Develop more focus on whatever I am doing like work or being a wife and mom.
• become more strategic in everything I do to save time and be successful.
• Be more patient, because it's indeed a virtue.
• Always have clear plans for the future
• Set SMART goals. 
• Lastly, if I don't win, then I could always start over and keep on trying, never lose hope. 

Have you played Solitaire before?  If you did, then I'm sure you won't regret hanging around a bit the Solitaire.org site for some needed break to help you refocus.  If you haven't then it's time to learn how to play it and discover how much fun it is and how it can teach you valuable lessons as well!

Comment below what you think of it once you've tried it too!

Grocery or super market day is considered a much-awaited me-time for me!  But since the quarantine started last year, it's been a habit of mine to purchase almost everything online.  I'm so glad to let you all know that Puregold Price Club is now on Shopee Mall!

For me this is a really convenient way to do your groceries these days. Imagine you don't need to go out, expose yourself outside (especially if you still have some health scare), conveniently choose what you need at your fingertips, and no more traffic or transportation hassles! If you're worrying if their categories online isn't complete, you might be surprised to know that Puregold on Shopee Mall has a lot of of categories just like their physical store! They have food, and non-food items under these categories:

• Beverages
• Appliances
• Apparels
• Baby Care
• Baking Needs
• Bath and Body Care
• Beauty Tools
• Breakfast Cereals/Spread
• Ready to Eat
• Cooking Essentials
• Dairy and Eggs
• Food staples
• Furniture
• Gadgets
• Glassware
• Hair care
• Hardware
• Kitchenware
• Medical Supplies
• Men's Care
• Milk Formula and Baby Food
• Personal Care
• School and Office Supplies
• Snacks
• Skincare

And many more!

For a minimum of Php500 worth of items, Puregold Price Club give you a Php40 off on its delivery charge! Isn't that awesome? They items will be delivered to your door step, hassle-free!

Puregold's home brand called Pure Basics are also available in their Shopee Mall! Here were some of the items which was delivered to me!

About Puregold Price Club

Puregold Price Club, Inc. was incorporated on September 8, 1998 and opened its first Puregold hypermarket store in Mandaluyong City in December of the same year. In 2001, it began its expansion by building 2 additional hypermarket stores in Manila and Paranaque. It also launched its loyalty program, which was eventually renamed as “Tindahan ni Aling Puring” in 2004. To date, Puregold has 423 Stores Nationwide and about to open 15 more before the year ends. Experience #PanaloShoppingMoments here! Shop groceries straight from the comforts of your home, office or while in transit! Add to cart now! https://shopee.ph/puregoldpriceclub

As moms, we often put others first like our children and husbands, that we oftentimes set aside our needs and wants.  But I realized a long time ago that it's not at all bad to make time for ourselves for self-love and self-care.  As simple as bathing longer with maybe scented candles and your fave Bossa Nova music on the background.  It could also be coloring your hair or religiously doing your skincare routine without being disturbed.  Self care is good for us especially for our emotional and mental health.

One way I express my self-love is using products that will make me feel beautiful without breaking the bank.  I always turn to Shopee Beauty Luxe for all my beauty product needs and wants.  One of the brands I always add to cart is L'Oreal Paris!  

Here are some of L'Oreal Paris products that I recommend you also try!

L'Oreal Paris Excellence Ash Supreme Haircolor with Anti-Brass Purple Shampoo

You've seen my ash blonde hair color I've sported for months? I need to retouch and recolor and I'm so glad I've found the NEW L'Oreal Paris Excellence Ash Supreme which comes in 7 Pure Cool Ash shades that are meant to last longer and be ashier than ever. I got so excited upon learning that it's made with the FIRST-EVER PURPLE SHAMPOO and MASK to boost color, lift Ash tones up to 3X, and defy brassiness.

BENEFITS:

• High fashion and trendy Pure Cool Ash shades
• Salon-quality results with up to 3X TONE LIFT visible even on dark hair
• Color-boosting Purple mask that intensifies Ash shades
• Brass-Defying Purple shampoo that removes yellow tones and prolongs Ash color

What I love about this are these:

• It's lightweight and fast-absorbing serum that intensely hydrates skin with our highest concentration of PURE Hyaluronic Acid.
• It helps refine pores and reduce fine lines for visibly smoother skin
• It's ideal for your anti-aging needs to give you that #YouthfulGlassSkin look
• It's powered with both Macro and Micro Hyaluronic Acid to plump your skin It does not contain: fragrance, parabens, mineral oil, or synthetic dyes
• It's perfect for ALL skin types

Purchase from Shopee Beauty Luxe here: https://shopee.ph/LOreal-Paris-Revitalift-Hyaluronic-Acid-Anti-Aging-Serum

The transition from face-to-face classes to a fully remote learning setup has been challenging, especially for the parents. From keeping their kids away from boredom to ensuring that they are focused in school, parents have never been as busy when it comes to ensuring their kids remain engaged despite the restrictions of distance learning.

I don't know if there's anyone in my generation and their children as well, who didn't grow up with Disney. Because I and my kids surely did! From the beloved Mickey Mouse to all the Disney Princesses up to today's generation of Elsa and Ana, we all love Disney!

My kids surely plays Disney movies on repeat ever since they were toddlers, from my now 18 year old to my youngest who's 5year old. That's why you could just imagine how giddy excited they were when they got all the Disney products available on Shopee!

DISNEY FUNTASTIC BAZAAR Get up to 67% off on your favorite Disney products at Disney's Funtastic Bazaar this October 28! If you'd check the other items on Disney, there will be additional sale by the end of the month as well! If your kids love Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, Frozen, and even their art materials, Art Attack, then this is something you wouldn't want to miss!

Here are what's in my cart mama!

Disney Mickey Mouse Kids' Backpack

Get it on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-Kids%27-Backpack-i.189426557.13111037147?sp_atk=f43bceb0-03d7-4bc3-b728-335418a99da7

Disney Art Attack Artistic Pouch Case

Looking for the all-in coloring art materials? I highly recommend The Disney Art Attact Artistic Pouch Case. This comes with 12 coloring pencils, which is great for your little one's tiny grip. I love how the pencils smoothly glide on coloring pages. It's definitely perfect for your kids' art projects in school or at home. Both my boys are art enthusiasts and they use colored pencils a lot for their drawings. This is their go to colored pencils! I'm so excited to know that they were on sale!

Get it on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Disney-Art-Attack-Artistic-Pouch-Case-i.277719334.4940858153?sp_atk=ea697798-749a-4007-9d35-e2391f01702c

Of course, my kids has got to have their sketch pads with them everywhere they go. Whenever they're drawing at home or during staycation, they never fail to bring art materials and sketch pads with them. This is a great way to hone their artistic skills and also encourage them to use their imaginations! It's definitely better than keeping them busy with gadgets. I'm so happy that with the Disney Art Attack 6x9 Spiral Sketch Pad, your kids can get creative as they want as it comes with 25 sheets! This Sketch Pad is a perfect pair with the Artistic Pouch Case so check these out now!

Get this on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Disney-Art-Attack-6x9-Spiral-Sketch-Pad-25-Sheets-i.277719334.6545169183?sp_atk=1539edc9-9776-4698-8250-f51f31e39bcf

There are so many more Disney products available on sale for up to 67% on the Disney Funtastic Bazaar on Shopee!  I'm sure you're kids will feel loved too if you gifted them with these items from Disney!  These are also great reward ideas for your kids especially if they've been helping around the house or doing well in school!

Don't forget to add to cart loves!  Enjoy Shopee-ing!

When I had Covid last April, the first step we did is to have everyone at home tested as well. I remember calling the first home servicing medical team who can perform antigen testing even if costed me a big deal. Back then, antigen tests were far fetched. I was sick and worried for my family, plus expenses were quite a notch higher. Stress!

But now, I am happy to let you know that quality and affordable COVID-19 antigen tests kits are now available conveniently at Watsons!

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Recognizing the importance of widespread testing, Watsons will sell FDA-certified COVID-19 antigen test kits with a price range of P399-P500 at select stores in Metro Manila starting October 25 and will be available in all stores nationwide by November 25.

There is no doubt that the global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, changing our day-to-day lives. Due to current events, the digital shift that was supposed to take years happened in a blink of an eye – putting the spotlight on businesses and how they make an effort to innovate their products and services.

For Home Credit, it did not come as a surprise since their digital efforts started years ago knowing that digitalization, especially in the financial industry, is the next big thing. Their journey started from their launching in 2013, where they already proved to be a gamechanger in the financial landscape.

Coming from a predominantly unbanked market like ours, Home Credit came into the picture and started catering to Filipinos with little to no credit history and providing affordable installments for their gadget and electronic needs. This is what we now call as “buy now, pay later” and despite the term finding its fame during the pandemic, it’s actually a relatively old concept – and Home Credit has long been considered a pioneer and leader in this industry.

What's To Love About Home Credit

• My Home Credit App - Not only has it solidified its footprint as the country’s leading consumer finance with presence in over 9000+ stores nationwide, it has also rapidly grown its mobile presence in the recent years through the My Home Credit App in Google Play Store which now has more than 9 million app users, putting their total customer count to almost 8 million.  As they celebrate their 8^th year anniversary, their growing customer-base will continue to enjoy several of its offers through physical touchpoints at partner retail stores as well as explore contactless options through the My Home Credit App providing every need in just one place – loans, pay bills, buy load, contactless payments, shopping through partner stores, exciting discounts, and so much more.

• One-Minute Approval - Home Credit’s one-minute approval for loan applications is known as the fastest in the industry. Including simple requirements, interested borrowers can apply in partner retail stores all over the country. As the pandemic pushed us to convert to contactless means, Marketplace – one of the features of My Home Credit App – was introduced as the one-stop shop to browse big-ticket items, compare deals and products, and apply for loans, all within the app. Redefining the traditional way of shopping and the buy now pay later experience of Filipino consumers, they are the first consumer finance provider to offer pre-approval in the mobile app.

• Easy Payment Options and Quarta - Beyond offering easy installments, Home Credit now offers easy payments. With the introduction of its newest payment option Qwarta, Home Credit customers will be given as much as P10,000 additional spending limit within the app to increase their purchasing power. Qwarta can be used to pay bills without additional cost, shop or buy load with discounts, or purchase via QR Code.

• Telco Loads - The Home Credit app now houses telco load from all networks, over 200 billers, and can also scan QR codes at 50,000+ partner brands and merchants nationwide, allowing customers to stretch their budget on countless shopping scenarios. And even better news, by using the app at selected stores, customers can enjoy up to 50% off through its SMILE discounts program.

Home Credit’s financial literacy campaign has also evolved through the years. For the longest time, they have made it their purpose to teach the basics of budgeting and saving to ordinary Filipinos through the ‘Juan, Two, Three‘ campaign. Staying true to this mission but having in mind the effects of the pandemic, they started leveraging on digital platforms to deliver financial literacy concepts through their official website, social media and mobile app – this time with their newest program dubbed as “DigitizEd”.

“Home Credit introduced a lot of firsts to the Philippine market, and this is a testament of how well we anticipate the needs of the consumers and continue to innovate our services and offerings to meet those demands. Having evolved over the past 8 years, we want to offer a 360° service and be your go-to partner for all your financial needs” said David Minol, Home Credit PH Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  

Celebrate with Home Credit as they turn 8 this year by keeping yourself posted on the latest announcements and special promos – one of which is the much-awaited awarding of their 8 millionth customer who will receive exciting prizes sponsored by (brand partner). For more information, visit www.homecredit.ph and follow Home Credit at www.facebook.com.homecreditph.

Modern appliances such as televisions, along with more recent gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, and personal computers, have contributed positively to childhood development by way of more accessible learning and educational content. However, too much exposure to these media devices have also been observed to have detrimental effects on children.

Primarily, looking at screens place a lot of strain on the eyes and affect healthy eyesight. Too much time spent watching also affects children’s study patterns and attention spans, which can affect how well they do in school. Experts have also found a link between excessive media consumption and health concerns  such as insomnia and childhood obesity, as well as mental and emotional conditions such as depression and anxiety.

This is why it is important that you help your child establish healthy viewing or media consumption habits when it comes to using televisions, handheld gadgets, and computers. 

Here are some tips on how to achieve this.

Know How Much Screen Time Your Child Should Have

Know the recommended allowable screen time according to your child’s age. Experts say that it’s a no-no for babies up to 18 months of age, except for some incidental exposure such as when in a family video call or some similar situation. As your toddler reaches 2 years old, he may then be allowed to directly participate in such instances. As they reach preschool age, they may be allowed up to an hour of screen time especially if it is related to schooling or education. Generally, from five years old and up, you can decide on TV and computer use upon your discretion. A good rule of thumb is to never allow screen time to interfere with proper sleep schedule and an active physical lifestyle.

Provide Other Recreational and Learning Resources

To help curb the tendency to watch TV or use gadgets, don’t place them in your child’s room where they are readily accessible. Place them in a designated viewing area that is a common space within the household. Moreover, in this area, fill the surroundings with books, magazines, and other types of educational toys and hobbies such as board games so that your child may have opportunities to be weaned off from watching TV constantly. 

Instill Discipline in Terms of When They Can Have Access to TV and Gadgets

Establish strict rules to turn off the TV, mobile phones, and other gadgets during specific times, such as at the dinner table, while lying in bed waiting to fall asleep, or while doing school work. Be sure to enforce them and to not allow any excuses, otherwise your child will not develop the discipline to keep away from these distractions.

Set Up a Reward System

It would be good to establish TV viewing and gadget use as a privilege or reward for doing their tasks right—like finishing their homework and cleaning their room—instead of caving in to their demands or to make them feel that it is their right to use these devices. This sets up positive reinforcement for prioritizing things other than watching TV, playing computer games, or browsing the Internet.

Walk the Talk

It is important to serve as a good example to your child by limiting your screen time yourself. You need to walk the talk in order to encourage your child not to spend too much time watching TV or using gadgets. Otherwise, they will not see the value of what they are doing or they might even reason out against your rules.

Turn It into a Family Affair

Do make TV viewing time a more enjoyable and positive experience by making it communal. Check out the available TV programs and develop a family-friendly repertoire that you and your child can look forward to on a regular basis. This also ensures that the content your child consumes is contributing positively to their mental development.

Set Up Boundaries to Protect Your Child from Inappropriate Material

Make use of technology such as apps or programs that can help filter what your child browses and watches on the computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Keep track of the content that your child is browsing to help them to steer clear of material and information that are inappropriate. You can also adjust the settings of your gadgets to limit their access to the Internet to certain sites and times of the day only.

Learn from Others

It would be good to keep abreast of techniques and tips that educators and other parents are employing in terms of keeping TV viewing and gadget use healthy and productive for kids. Engage in conversations with your loved ones and friends, and compare notes with how they are dealing with TV viewing in their own household. You might learn a thing or two that may be effective to implement with your own child.

It pays to establish good habits when it comes to TV viewing and using gadgets at home. As with other things in life, moderation is always key. Watching TV and using gadgets are not at all wrong, but it’s excessiveness that is detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of your child. Always strike a good balance between having fun and enjoying other aspects of life so that your child grows up to be a well-rounded and productive individual.