We flew off to KL in faith for the family wedding. During the rehearsal, Dana was still a little under the weather...we were worried if she can pull off her flower girl duties. But when the processional wedding music played and the doors opened, she flashed her confident smile (she remembered what Mommy told her!) and strutted in gracefully, leading her little cousin Stephanie beside her.Flew in at 3pm, dolled up by 5pm...Flower Girls for the Day: Dana & Stephanie...Angels fluttering … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
{Giveaway} GV Mums & Babies Movie Date!
Daddy is a movie buff and watching good, wholesome movies has become one of our family's past-time. Our preferred choice of cinemas has always been GV Grand or GV Plaza Singapura for its close proximity to our home. Recently, we've also been visiting GV City Square because it has family parking lots!We are pleased to present Golden Village Multiplex's 'Mums & Babies' Movie Screening Promotion!About ‘Mums & Babies’Mums & Babies’ is a on-going promotion by GV … [Read more...]
Combating Viral Fever…
Leaving on a jet plane to attend our cousin's wedding in less than 3 hours...yet the Princess is down with viral fever which started yesterday. Praying that the medications will do its job to bring down the temperature and she will feel well enough to fulfill her duties as the sweet flower girl for the wedding.At Aunty April's Wedding in Seattle, USA on 9/10/2011According to KKH website, fever caused by viral infections may persist for up to 5 to 7 days and will only completely settle when the … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} June Holiday Programmes: HeART Studio Art Classes!
HeART Studio believes in providing quality art education for all our students to gain mastery in making art, to nurture their creative potential and to cultivate a community of artist and art lovers of all ages. Its class programmes include age appropriate activities uniquely designed to engage and inspire young artists, aged 3-12, to cultivate their creativity and learn technical art skills.Dana attended their art lessons and thoroughly enjoyed tremendously. We are impressed with its … [Read more...]
Food, Glorious Kampong Food!
During our Mothers' Day Staycation last weekend at the Changi Village Hotel, we dined at its in-house Saltwater Cafe. We are generally not buffet fans but we do indulge a little on special occasions. If you have family members who can only take Asian Food (like Dana's Great Grandma) or you are entertaining overseas guests who would like to be acquainted with the many yummy dishes which make Singapore a 'Food Paradise', then you must take them to Saltwater Cafe's Kampong Dinner … [Read more...]
Home & Away – A Mothers’ Day Staycation…
Mother's Day, a day about thanking and appreciating the women in our lives whose sacrifices and love shape us into who we are today. So when the occasion and the weekend presented itself, we scooped Dana's Grandma, Great-Grandma, Grand Aunt Judy off to somewhere off the beaten track for an inter-generational getaway. Our choice? Nope, not boisterous RWS Sentosa but the quaint old Changi Village. Going East to escape from it all!Bright facade of the hotel jazzing up the relaxed vibes … [Read more...]
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Being a Mom is the highest and most privileged calling, a dream come true. Some people call it a thankless task, the world's most underpaid yet most demanding job...I don't refute that. But as I count my blessing and look forward to the celebration of Mothers' Day (and my Birthday), my heart is filled to the brim with gratitude. I'll like to use this familiar bible verse inspired by God and written by the Apostle Paul to offer encouragement to all Moms around the world. In it, He gave us … [Read more...]
Princesses & the Forts…The Ingenuity of Imagination…
Boundless...Endless...Children sure can teach us a thing or two about Imagination.As parents, we sometimes belittle our own abilities and resort to packing the days with this activity or that enrichment to occupy our kids. In our busy-ness, we forget that we too, are all born with an innate ability to imagine. We fail to see that indeed the playground of our minds is far more appealing and creative than the array of toys we see everywhere. Here is one experience where we were humbled … [Read more...]
What’s in my Bag?
Whenever we browse fashion magazines, it's common to find this interesting feature on 'What's in my Bag' which offers a sneak peek into some famous celebrities' bag. Adeline, The Accidental Mom Blogger has started this interesting linky and I am here to join in the fun.This is the bag which I bring to work daily. It's a brown Kate Spade Puff Stevie which I bought from USA 5 years ago. I like it that it's roomy, hardy, casual and chic. The large zipper helps me to secure everything … [Read more...]
10 Fav Free Mothers’ Day Printables
It's Mother's Day this Sunday. If you need some last minute ideas to jazz up your gifts or want to surprise your Moms (or Grandmas) with a handmade souvenir, check these out: 1. This little children collection is from Ana of Love Party Printables.It includes: 2" party circles, two "Happy Mother's Day" banners, straw flags, napkin rings, party labels, favor tags, water bottle labels, blank tented cards, invitations, Mother's Day cards, and cake toppers. Download here 2. This … [Read more...]