The hubs has been to Vietnam on business trips and absolutely full of praises for Vietnamese Cuisine. Back home, a mommy friend heard that we've been searching for decent Vietnamese Pho in Singapore and promptly recommended us to try this chic new restaurant in the heart of town.We headed to NUOC on a weekday lunch and were not disappointed. The restaurant was elegantly decked out in chinois Saigon style and the service was attentive but non-intrusive. The menu was extensive and offered … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Dance like no one’s watching…
The Princess and her classmates performed an inspiring Flamenco Dance at the Kindy Concert last Saturday which made all parents swell with pride. So often, we (adults) carry the burden of the world's opinions and perceptions but the children have this timeless reminder for us:Dance, like no one is watching...Love, like you'll never be hurt...Sing, like no one is listening...Live, like it's heaven on earth. Linking up with Sakura Haruka's … [Read more...]
Product Review: Wikki Stix from USA!
PRESS-STICK-FIXED You press it, roll it, stick it and fix it! The possibilities are endless!I was excited to receive the invitation to review this ingenious learning 'toy' which has taken USA by storm. Once Dana opened the package, she has been playing with it during her 'quiet time' in the evenings. Looking at her interest and motivation, I knew we had uncovered a winner in Wikki Stix. What are Wikki Stix?• Colorful, non-toxic wax and yarn product to stimulate imagination and creativity … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Baths are so fun!
On days when I come home early, this is how I bathe Dana... Linking up with Sakura Haruka's … [Read more...]
HeART Studio – Art from the Heart!
Most of us instinctively know that art is important for our children. According to educational psychologists, creating art expands a child's ability to interact with the world around them, and provides a new set of skills for self-expression and communication. Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, it also cultivates important skills such as fine motor skills, problem solving skills and communication skills that benefit a child's all round development. Daddy and I … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Where did all the time go?
Dana at 1 year old...cheerful and cuddly...Making her first Birthday wish...Dana at 2 years old...a day before she had kawazki...Dana at 3 years old...dole-eyed and friendly..Dana today, 4 years old...baby no more - rugged and adventurous, inquisitive; at times angsty, questioning authority...Where did all the time go?Today you can be my flower and tomorrow be my song,Next year will come too quicklythough now it seems so long.I remember when you'd get a bookand have me read aloud,I remember … [Read more...]
Breakfast for Champs – Sweet & Savory Wraps!
In our household, breakfast is a very simple affair: On weekdays, it’ll be bread with jam with butter, Post cereals, muffins & cupcakes which I baked the night before or the occasional ham/egg/ tuna sandwich. On weekends, Daddy loves to bring us out for breakfast and we would indulge in local hawker fare such as Kaya Toast with Runny Egg (Slurps!), Indian Roti Prata or Teochew Fishball noodles. When I saw Adora of The Gingerbread Mum hosting this Breakfast for Champs series, I knew I … [Read more...]
Guest Post at A Playful Mum: Loving my Spot – West Coast Park!
West Coast Park is a child's fantasy come true. With the theme "Play Centre in the West", West Coast Park underwent major redevelopments in 2000 and has since been transformed into a haven for park goers who enjoy challenging and adventurous activities. Standing at the centre of the park is an amazing Adventure Play Area which is one of the largest in Singapore with play equipment such as 'Tall Rope Pyramid' and 'Flying Fox'. It's no wonder this park is teeming with … [Read more...]
Guest Post at A Playful Mum: Loving my spot – Ecclectic Clementi
As a young girl, I grew up and schooled in Clementi, a small estate in the Western part of Singapore. Our first matrimonial home was in Clementi, hence this town has a special spot in my heart.While doing research for this post, I discovered with the help of Mr. Wiki that Clementi is named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner from 1887 to 1893. Among his achievements during his stint in office were laws brought into force to control in … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Princess Meets The President!
First trip to The Istana!Last Sunday 5 August, we did something fun and spontaneous as a family. We visited The Istana! When we told Dana the night before that we were going to visit The Istana - the place where the President lives, she asked, 'Does the President have a Kingdom?" To which we replied, 'Ermm...yes, Dana, you can say that Singapore is his Kingdom". Majulah SingapuraThis was the first time Dana visits the Istana. We thought a visit to The Istana would be a good … [Read more...]