The team behind Elly Children Outfitters put up a magnificent vintage style Lantern Carnival for their loyal customers yesterday. All the families had a jolly good time the moment they entered the fairground. With delectable ice-cream cones and fresh homemade popcorn in hand, the little guests wandered around freely, checking out the range of carnival games available like The Ring Toss, Veggie Wash, Fish the Letters, Soccer and Bowling. What's so awesome about this carnival is that … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
I Heart Smiles – A day well-spent…
One of the most uninhibited smiles we get from children are those in the presence of their friends...Particularly for Dana, as an only child, she enjoys the companionship of her little friends and bursts forth in unbridled joy when she's around them. Here's Valerie, the youngest princess of the Kuans. We are glad that we stay close enough for the two girls to meet weekly for swimming lessons and the occasional play dates. Valerie and her two olders sisters (Trish and Aly) have grown to be the … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Family
In our fast-paced, wired up society we live in, many parents are experiencing difficulties in straddling work stress and home demands; some resorted to substituting quality time with technology...As a result, kids are left to grow up with 'absent' parents; they become restless, delinquent and increasingly susceptible to online pornography, cyber-bullies and online predators.But this need not be the case for our families. What if:1. We demonstrate in actions and deeds that our children are … [Read more...]
A New Look!
Ever since I became a proud member of the Singapore Mom Bloggers seven months ago, my life as a Mommy has taken on a new dimension. I befriended a select community of inspirational, talented and fun-loving Mom Bloggers who motivates me daily to keep the blog alive and to blog with a purpose. For me, I aspire the blog to be a legacy for Dana and for it to be a useful resource for building stronger families in Singapore. Since then, I've not looked back. I've gotten ourselves a new .com domain … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Supertree Dining@Casa Verde!
Dana was due for reviews with two specialists at the KK Women's & Children's Hospital - one for her busted chin and the other for her fractured toe. We were very relieved that the reviews were good and we decided to visit to Gardens By the Bay this evening.After touring the conservatories, we headed to Supertree Dining Grove for a quick dinner. There were five dining options but we chose Casa Verde (the same folks behind Pepperoni and Canelé Pâtisserie - The Les Amis Group) as we enjoyed the … [Read more...]
We’re a U Family Blog Champion!
When David and I wed in 1999, we yearned very much for a child to complete our family. For those who know, we spent 9 long years seeking this dream. When Dana was born in 2008, our family was complete. Families are the cornerstone of any society. Families nurture, preserve and pass the values and virtues we hold dear onto the next generation. In the family, we learn our first lessons of love and discipline, respect and responsibilities, empathy and compassion for others. David … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: (Love you for) A Thousand Years (Piano/Cello Cover)
The hubs heard this instrumental cover of Christina Perri's A Thousand Years on his way back from work one evening and dedicated to me on his FB page that very night when I was asleep. His message reads,A Dedication: After having the life sucked out of me from the week's demands at work...I paused and remember how much harder it is for my wife who has to balance the demands of a professional working life with the demands of home (and sometimes an unappreciative husband) and having to tear … [Read more...]
The Origins of our Love…
I'm listening to Taylor Swift's You Belong with Me as I typed this post to get myself in the mood to share our love story. Many of our friends are surprised that David and I have been wed 13 years, 'That long!?" they usually remarked. Over the years, our love has mellowed into a deep, mutual commitment and affection for each other. We have grown to become the indispensable companion and soul-mate which God has designed husbands and wives to be... Our love story started *er-hem* in the … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Meeting Mister Maker!
One of Dana's favourite TV channel is CBeebies (Ch 303 on Starhub Cable TV). CBeebies is a preschool channel by BBC UK for children aged six years and under). Our family watches CBeebies together as the programmes are wholesome, educational, fun and well put together. Among our top recommendations are:1. I Can Cook (Recipes for Kids)!2. Show Me, Show Me (Storytelling, Phonics and Drama)3. Boogie Babies (Dance & Movement)4. Charlie & Lola (Picture Book Animation)5. And of course, Dana's … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Be Brave Mommy!
The little one sensed my anxiety at my impending wisdom teeth surgery taking place later this evening and wrote me this sweet note before she took her afternoon nap. This is her own special way of saying, 'Be Brave Mommy! I love you!" Linking up with Sakura Haruka's … [Read more...]