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Following the success of previous promotional offers, knowitall.ch is pleased to announce that we can, once more, offer our readers a special rate when they purchase a Body Pass, the discount scheme which gives members immediate access to 150 of the best spas, institutes and hair salons in Switzerland and neighboring France – all at half price!

For purchases made through the Body Pass website, knowitall.ch readers need only pay Fr. 75.- instead of Fr. 85.- for the "Member Card 2019" version of the pass. Enter the "know2019" discount code when you make your purchase via the Body Pass website.

The new online prices mean that Body Pass not only makes an ideal treat for yourself - saving you 50% on all further treatments booked with the pass -  it also makes a perfect gift for family and friends!

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Earlier this year knowitall.ch published an article about The STEAM Room at this link.

We couldn't resist doing another article as this online shop is offering a discount to knowitall.ch readers, see below!

We asked Gina to send in a few photos to put in this article and here is what she replied, "Well, as you can see, it is so difficult for me to choose just one photo. We now have nearly 200 toys and games and choosing a favorite is like choosing a favorite child. My personal favourite — hmmmm — that is a very tough question and one that I get asked a lot. Each one was chosen carefully, for specific reasons and one that I would want for my own child. With that said, I must say that the Easi-Scope Microscope (age 3 to adults… even school nurses use it to look for lice) and the Makey Makey are definitely favorites. The entire GoldieBlox line is also a huge winner with a price range of Fr. 18 to Fr. 75."

The price range (not including the education sets which can be in the thousands) is from Fr. 12 to Fr. 185. Products age range is from age 3 to adults. Families will enjoy the games that have multiple players. Boardgames are coming back in trend again and getting a hands on personal connection with others is an important bonding experience.

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A few years ago, knowitall.ch published an article about The STEAM Room at this link. We couldn't resist doing another article as this online shop is offering a discount to knowitall.ch readers, see below!

As we are in a very unusual situation with kids' schools shut, parents tearing their hair out to keep up with stay-at-home schooling, then you will surely be relieved to get some new fun educational material delivered to your home. One item that caught knowitall.ch's attention is the one pictured above: Time Capsule! We think your kids might like to record this moment in their life. They can also add some newspaper clippings and photos to the box!

We asked Gina to let us know what her favorite, best-selling, award-winning items were and here is a nice list to get you started:

  • Kids First Robot Engineer (Auto, Aircraft and Boat also available) age 3+
  • Tiny Polka Dot maths game - ages 3-8
  • Anomia and Anomia kids - absolutely brilliant games for the whole family (Mensa Select Awards).
  • Code Hopper and Feed the Woozle super fun games for young children.
  • Guess it, Get it Gumballs - A game of faces and feelings
  • Bllöx
  • Alphabet Bingo
  • Top That!

The price range (not including the education sets which can be in the thousands) is from Fr. 12.- to Fr. 185.-. Products age range is from age 3 to adults; many different maths workbooks from beginning addition to adult logic perplexors. Families will enjoy the games that have multiple players. Boardgames are coming back in trend again and getting a hands on personal connection with others is an important bonding experience.

Gina explains what the logo for The STEAM Room stands for:
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The six different colored squares represent each of the categories — red for science, orange for technology, green for engineering, blue for arts, and purple for maths. On our web site, the toys and games are categorized:

  • Science, technology, engineering, maths
  • Language Development
  • Creativity
  • General Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking
  • Books
  • Classroom
  • Family Games

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The players of the Stade Lausanne Rugby Club in Switzerland have once again undressed for a noble cause!

For the 2019 edition of their calendar, Stade Lausanne Rugby Club have called on professional photographer Elisabeth Fransdonk, who already had the Calendarboys in 2008 in front of her lens.

In 2019, the Stade Lausanne Rugby Club (SLRC) will celebrate its 50th birthday. Like 10 years ago, the club called on Elisabeth to create a calendar that reflects the values that rugby holds dear; fraternity, courage, endurance with the "never give up" attitude, tradition, respect and honour.

We can add generosity to this list because the sales of the calendar will support two foundations:

  • The Swiss Recovery Center (SRC), founded by Yves Vionnet, which aims to provide adapted
    physical activity benefits for paralyzed people with spinal cord injury. 'Never give up' is a strong value
    shared by SLRC and the SRC https://www.swissrecoverycenter.ch
  • The Bureau Information Femme, and especially the services and support it provides to women in situations of violence. Shared values: Honour, courage and respect http://www.bif-vd.ch.

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It isn't often that we come across something so practical from an entrepreneurial mother. The expression "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" certainly rings true in this case.

Introducing "My tiny prints" — custom, handmade, manipulation-resistant, photo board book for your little one to remember family and friends who he/she may not get to see often.

"My tiny prints" is based in Geneva and is run by one expat mom, Monica Freudt, who found that making one for her own toddler would help him recognize his aunts, uncles and cousins who live abroad and turn them into friendly, familiar faces. He just loves looking through it again and again.

"My tiny prints" books are the perfect size for your baby's little hands, measuring 10cm x 10cm. They are made of hard board and their content is completely customizable. Books start at Fr. 22.- and hold 12 photos; more photos may be added for a few extra francs.