I remembered way back in 2001 when I first watched 'Monster Inc.', I fell in love with it instantly. Pixar animators' visual narration of 'Monsters' who live in a parallel world kept grown-ups (like me) as riveted as the kids. The film tells the story of two monsters who work for a company named Monsters, Inc. Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children. Top scarers 'Sulley' and his … [Read more...]
The River Beckons – Our Visit to River Safari Singapore!
We brought the kids to visit Singapore newest attraction, the River Safari (河川生态园) on Saturday. It is conveniently located right beside our award-winning Singapore Zoo but not to be confused with the Night Safari though which showcases nocturnal animals. River Safari is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park in the world. The exuberant pair - Caleb and DanaHere in Singapore, children (and even adults) have a very hazy concept of what rivers are (For example, how many of us … [Read more...]
A walk through PasarBella…
Rainy Saturday morn...after dropping Dana off at her Mandarin class, the hubs and I detoured to Grandstand at Turf City for our morning cuppa and grocery shopping. We took a slow walk through the half-completed PasarBella Farmers' Market which was inspired by other farmers' markets around the world.We love the rustic, charming vibe of the market and its whimsical open-concept store fronts. The hubs said it reminded him of the Victoria Market in Melbourne of which he held many fond memories as a … [Read more...]
Dana goes to S.E.A.!
Well...sort of actually! After months of waiting and rescheduling, we finally brought Dana to the S.E.A. Aquarium on her 5th birthday. To make it doubly memorable, the S.E.A. Aquarium had just earned the coveted accolade from the Guinness Book of Records for being the World's Largest Aquarium and the World's Largest Acrylic Panel! To us, it's a rare glimpse into the deep, mysterious, mesmerizing world of exotic marine life and a chance to marvel at God's creations under the sea.We planned … [Read more...]
Movie Review: 5 Reasons Why we Like Lilo & Stitch
We huddled together for a Family Movie Night last week. It was one of the things we enjoy doing after a long week's hard work.Dana picked Disney Lilo & Stitch DVD from Daddy's treasured collection - a classic which the hubs and I enjoyed tremendously when it was first launched in 2002. Here are 5 reasons why we love this movie so:1. The story is set in beautiful Hawaii where we have very fond memories from our 2nd Honeymoon back in 2000. We would love to bring Dana back one day to walk the … [Read more...]
Snapshots of a Fun Carnival!
Dana attended her first kindergarten carnival last Saturday. We were told this is a long lasting tradition where the entire family comprising of Principals, teachers, staff, parents, students and even alumni come together to raise funds for the school. We found it meaningful and did our part to chip in by buying carnival coupons, donating food to be sold for lunch and Daddy volunteering as the Event Photographer.Let us revisit the Carnival through his lens...The Harding Campus is a very … [Read more...]
SmartKids Asia 2013!
A holistic approach to child development seeks to simultaneously address the physical, emotional, relational, intellectual aspects of a child’s life. At SmartKids Asia Carnival 2013, you can find ideas, activities and educational service providers who can help address each of these needs. Endorsed by the government, SmartKids Asia is the world's largest educational kids' fair, making it a Not-To-Be Missed Family Fair of the year!Follow us as we take a sneak peek at what's in store at this … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice presents Princesses & Heroes!
Dana has always been an outdoor type of girl, she's active, bold and adventurous. In school, teachers told us that she interacts better with the boys...so Daddy has a secret mission to 'feminize' our princess by introducing her to Disney Princess stories and all things girly. We bought her Dora legos, cute Mellchan dolls and tea partysets; we brought her to the theatres to enjoy Princess-themed movies such as 'Tangled' and 'Brave'; we enjoyed family movie nights watching many well-loved … [Read more...]
Rise & Shine at Singapore’s Largest Picnic Carnival!
The best ambassadors for Rise & Shine!We participated in the Rise & Shine Carnival held last Saturday, March 3rd 2013 where the record for the largest breakfast picnic turnout in the Singapore Book of Records was set! We arrived at 8am to be greeted by a sea of families enjoying a leisurely picnic on the lawn@Marina Bay. What a heartening sight! We couldn't have asked for a more breezy weather for a picnic. Soaking in the relaxed carnival atmosphere, we enjoyed our first ever family … [Read more...]
[Giveaway] SmartKids Asia Carnival 2013!
WHAT IS SMARTKIDS ASIA? SmartKids Asia is the the World's LARGEST Educational Kids' Fair with 200+ Exhibitors and 100+ Activities for kids. WHERE IS IT HELD?Singapore Expo Hall 5. Admission is free. WHEN IS IT?15th and 16th March 2013 (Fri & Sat) - 11am to 9pm17th March 2013 (Sun) - 11am to 8pm WHY SHOULD WE ATTEND? 1. Exciting stage performances and fun interactive activities for children throughout the day! There will be Story Telling, Magic Tricks, Musical Performances, … [Read more...]
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