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The COVID -19 situation may have put a dent in our pockets. But that does not mean that we parents cannot be ingenious. Once we get the all clear, you can make plans to bring your kids to these places. Best news is, you can visit them at very little cost or FREE. 1….
Warren Fernandez, Editor of The Straits Times, has to read many essays as well letters from people who write in to the newspaper to offer ideas, or look for a job. He says that the ones who stand out, are those who get the basics right – they pick the right words, they use them…
Tis the season… for Christmas Shopping. Did you go shopping this Black Friday weekend? Many of us would have taken this opportunity to start our Christmas shopping. The discounts online and in retail are hard to resist. In the spirit of shopping mania, we are sharing more places where you can shop. In this post,…
It is party time in Singapore with lots of fun activities for the family in this week-long, island-wide celebration for our Nation’s birthday. Check out what’s in store for you, the citizens. Let’s party! 1) PlayLAH! Let’s Celebrate! Singapore’s favourite family carnival is back with additional themed villages and fringe events in time to celebration…
I LOVE that my birthday is in August and I get to celebrate this birthday month with my birth country – Singapore! This year is Singapore’s 50th birthday, so it is a pleasure for me to hop on this blog train and share what Singapore means to me. I am not going to do 50,…
This post is dedicated to all the mothers under the sun. It does not matter that you are an FTWM (full-time working mom), PTWM (part-time working mom), SAHM (stay-at-home mom), or WFHM (work-from-home mom), ALL mothers are the same (天下的妈妈都是一样的). It does not matter that you are the natural mother, the adopted mother, the foster…
This post is an account of our family’s journey to pay our respects to our Founding Father, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew at the Parliament House. Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s passing on Monday, 23 March was a shock to many Singaporeans. Even though his poor health should have given us an inkling, we have held on to…
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This is a MUST-WATCH play for you and your little ones. Even though their mother is of Chinese origin, the Mandarin language is one subject that my kids struggle with the most. So anything that exposes them to the language is worth a shot in my books. Today we are watching the classic…
Last Friday, I was invited to share and discuss my parenting approaches with my kids at the Home Nation Round Table. Some become parents by accident, others worked hard to become one. And many were blessed by the divine GOD to be parents. However you come to be one, parenting is universally recognized to be THE most…
Junior Claus (Dwayne Tan) is the rebellious heir to an immense empire in the North Pole, where elves busily prepare for the biggest day of the year – Christmas. When Santa (Benjamin Chow) falls into a deep sleep because the Belief-o-Meter falls to a dangerously low level, Grumpo the greedy elf (Timothy Wan) takes control…
Have you ever dined in the middle of a shopping mall? Yesterday, the kids and I were at Marina Square when we were stopped by a beautiful woman and invited to dinner hosted by The Manhattan Fish Market. I thought this might be a teachable moment in spontaneity and not one to turn down what…
We popped into the Rise and Shine expo to see Sofia the First after our Disney Baby media event (click link to read more about Disney Baby booth features and promotions). While we were there, we decided to scope it out for you. Even though it is only in its second year, this is one of the…
Taking the kids out for a fun day does not always mean having to pay through your nose for entrance fees. There are lots of places in Singapore that you can hang out with your kids that is BIG on fun and require ZERO money. The only form of payment required is your time and…
Don’t worry, this is not sexual harassment. My house guest is a bona-fide furry friend who shows her warmth by pawing and licking. Here’s how she came to stay with us. My kids have been pestering me for a pet. A dog to be more specific. Their sole mission is to break down the resistance (me)…
Do you hug your kids enough? Are you generous with physical affectionate touch for your loved ones? We tell you in this post. My family is featured in a double page spread in the Sunday Times Connect today! The feature is on physical affection between family members and how generations past and future differ in…