From our family to yours, here's wishing our readers a Blessed Lunar New Year and a most enjoyable reunion with your loved ones. 祝你新年进步, 年年有余. May the year of the Snake bring progress and abundance to all in your household! Linking up with Catch Forty Wink's … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Wordless Wednesday: Korea…Gangnam Style!
Finally, the video montage of the highlights from our Korea vacation is ready! We spent a frigid but enjoyable 8 days in South Korea in December 2012 - the very same year Gangnam Style swept the world. We learnt so much about its history, culture and are already missing its beautiful snowscapes. I spent many nights gleaning tips from online tutorials to produce this montage as our family's tribute to this scenic holiday destination. . So … [Read more...]
Books & Crafts to welcome Lunar New Year!
With the arrival of the Lunar New Year in less than 4 days, why not soak in the festive mood and read some of these books from the National Library (NLB) with our kids? I was just informed that we have a new library at Chinatown which carries a wide range of books on the Chinese culture! I shall endeavour to check out the collection soon. All titles available for loan from our National Libraries. 1. Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin. Call Number: English 394.26 … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Thoughts: The REAL Baby Bonus…
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...]
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...]
Wordful Wednesday: 10 Things I want my Daughter to know…
This article was first published on the Huffington Post in May 2012. The Princess will soon turn 5 in few months' time; A Mom plays such a crucial role in the lives of their daughters, I am feeling such an intense urgency that I must do a rain check on my own inadequacies so that I can parent her well, be the (girl)friend she needs and bring her up in the ways of the Lord. There are so many things I wish my own Mom had told me when I was growing up. I've adapted part of the article and … [Read more...]
Gems for our Gem – A Rite of Passage…
Saturday morning, we brought the Princess to have her ears pierced. She had requested for it since last year but we procrastinated for few reasons, chief of it was the fear of infection if we did not administer the proper after-care and also, we wanted to search for a place whose staff are trained to work specifically with young children and whose equipment are properly sanitized. With the advice of some Mommy friends who have daughters, I booked an appointment with a lady paediatrician who … [Read more...]
Foodie Fridays: Fairy Bread Sandwich (with a touch of Love)!
Fairy Breads are the rage in Australia but I've never thought much about it. I couldn't understand children's fascination with sprinkles except that they are colourful and much too sweet. Until I chanced upon this recipe which makes a nice Valentine's gift and a handy Bento snack. Instantly, I turned it into a mini-bonding session with the Princess. It's simple, fuss-free and attractive, what's not to like about it? Recipe adapted from: Sugar & ClothTo make this, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: In love with Jeju!
We recently discovered that Jeju has been officially inaugurated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in Sept 2012. Fondly known as 'Jejudo' by the locals, Jeju is a natural volcanic island deserving this great honour. To find out which other places are the official New 7 wonders of Nature, please read the article here.Here are some photos which remind us how scenic Jeju is, even in bitter cold Korean Winter:Dana's 1st World Heritage Site - The Seongsan Volcanic Crater. Coniferous trees … [Read more...]