Here are some photos which encapsulate the exuberance and resilience of Children and Nature at Singapore's newest attraction, Gardens By the Bay. “The poetry of the earth is never dead.” ― John Keats Linking up with: … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
October Playbook: Scat-Sing!
Day #2 of the October Playbook Challenge reads: Scat-Singing!WHAT IS SCAT? To put it simply, Scat is the improvised singing of nonsense syllables in jazz music, similar to an instrumental jazz solo. You use your voice to sing words that you invent.When I saw this challenge last night, I was stumped momentarily...Scat-singing is not something we do on a daily basis so some inspiration is needed...Daddy had introduced Jazz to Dana and she enjoyed it so I am keen to ride on this challenge to … [Read more...]
October Playbook: Read a Silly Tale!
Sarah from The Playful Parents is running a month long October Playbook to celebrate Children's Day. She has compiled a comprehensive play list containing 31 days of 31 great ideas to follow (and capture) your children's giggles. You can download the playlist here.Day #1's challenge is to read something silly – riddles, jokes, stories.We have chosen a lively alphabet chant for our bedtime story tonight - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault. Dana enjoys reciting the … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday: Your Child’s Love Language
I am sure every one has read or heard of this book at one time or another. According to Dr. Gary Chapman (author of the book), everyone of us (children included) has a “Love Language,” a primary way of expressing and interpreting love. A fellow Mommy blogger Rachel shared a useful Online Assessment with us recently. It is very important for us to know what our spouses, friends, and children’s Love Languages are so we can lessen conflicts arising from misalignment … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Elly’s Lantern Carnival
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...]
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...]
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