Ornament it
The machines in sight, you’re hurrying through the MTR station hoping to catch the next train. You scrabble in your bag and pockets to find the plastic rectangle that pays for all your rides – but, oh dear, it is nowhere to be found. We all know the irritation, but the Octopus people have come to the rescue with three smiley shaped neck and phone strap octopus cards to keep your mood buoyant throughout the day. Cruise through the MTR network with one of these Smiley World Octopus Ornaments and it will be right on hand every time to get you on the train or pay for that irresistible snack. Get the Octopus Ornaments at all 7-Eleven stores but don’t leave it too late as only a limited quantity is available.

Swim it
It may be coincidental to the visit of the 10-metre humpback to Hong Kong waters last month, but National Geographic is launching a whale of an exhibition at the IFC Mall on May 22, the star attraction of which is a 9m long model of a baby blue whale. The Big Blue is a multi-media presentation on blue whales and everything to do with them, which includes an HD documentary with the world’s first images of its biggest baby – a month-old blue whale calf – and its mother. The exhibition is first of its kind to tour this part of the world.

Foot it
If crocs weren’t horribly (in every sense of the word) trendy in the first place they certainly will be now. The spring summer collection 2009 of the often brightly coloured footwear is on shelves, and what started off as something you’d wear to work in the garden is now apparently good for almost all occasions. With platforms, more attention to detail and a semblance of elegance, it wouldn’t be too surprising if they turned up at formal occasions or even on catwalks. Crocs’ ‘fun for your feet’ will set you back either $328 for a pair of the Patricia model or up to $498 for other styles. www.crocs.com

Sparkle it
Mother’s Day is upon us again and if the old dear likes either a bit of elegance or a touch of kitsch you might want to check out the latest addition to the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Design Gallery (Level One, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai). Mio Senso prides itself that its jewellery is not too pricey or too exclusive for everyday wear – a philosophy that has obviously convinced the HK Trade Development Council. So on your next shopping trip with mum, perhaps you could detour to the gallery, find out what she oohs and aahs over and voila! No more worries about that Mother’s Day gift. www.miosenso.com

Club it
Which of you golfing parents doesn’t dream that your offspring will one day be on a par with Tiger Woods? And why shouldn’t they if they start learning the game early enough? So thinks the Mini Golf Gym, an organization that teaches golf to young ’uns from the age of 15 months (now that has got to be dedication!) to six years. Even if your kiddie isn’t the next Tiger, he/she is at least guaranteed to have a lot of fun. Classes are $250 a child or $780 for four and are taught by experienced students of the Canadian Professional Golf Association. You can check them out at Room 2202, Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel 2167 8800. www.minigolfgym.com

Detox it
Here is one way to turn the global crises and their associated depression around – create a poem and dance about it all. Starting at 12 noon, the third Phusikoi event at the HK Polytechnic University on May 2 will take a look at what makes up our reality, the science of consciousness, and detoxing the body and the planet. All that essential stuff will be followed in the evening by a poetry session at 5:20pm and ‘The Experience’, a collection of traditional and modern techniques such as yoga, sound meditation and dance to do with exploring what we regard as consciousness. The evening will end to the beats of DJs Rebearth and Chata. It’s recommended you reserve your tickets for $150 each through info@phusikoi.org but tickets will available at the door for $200.