Picture Credit We applaud the government's latest move to roll out the enhanced Marriage and Parenthood Package 2013 in a bid to reverse Singapore's declining birth rate. After all, by 2030, there's a possibility that less than half the population would be made up of native Singaporeans (I don't know about you, but I shudder at that thought). Among the new benefits, I'm heartened that fathers will be given one week of paid paternity leave to welcome the newborn home and get … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Motivational Monday: A Walk in the Park…
As a Dad, nothing brings me greater satisfaction than to spend quality family time with my precious wife and daughter. My 12-hr work schedule sees me setting off for work daily before sunrise and rarely allows me to step home before the sun down. Last Friday, when the opportunity presents itself, I packed up for home earlier (about 6pm), scooped the wife and daughter up and sped them to our favourite neighbourhood park. It was spontaneous, … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Bon Apetit Poulét!
Today's food review is one of our new discoveries in 2013 which has since become our family's favourite restaurant. Yes you heard it - French dining that is both delectable for the Asian palate and easy on the wallets. Poulét (pronounced as 'Poo-lay', meaning chicken) is a chain of French casual dining restaurants offering affordable French classics. It has expanded to 3 outlets in Singapore within a short span of one year but we have visited the Great World City branch twice this … [Read more...]