Counting down to the arrival of the Lunar New Year. As we enter the last days of spring cleaning and getting our homes ready to welcome guests, here are '8' auspicious greetings our kids can use when they go visiting!骏马迎春,(jùn mǎ yíng chūn : As the handsome horse gallops to welcome Spring) 1. 祝你龙马精神(lóng mǎ jīng shén : we wish you great health & vitality) 2. 事事马到成功(mǎ dào chéng gōng : speedy sucess in all your endeavours)3. 金马玉堂(jīn mǎ yù táng : gold, silver … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Toy Factory Presents Romeo & Juliet 2014
In 4 day's time, we will be celebrating the Lunar New Year. This year will mark the beginning of the Year of the Horse: an animal which signifies surprises in adventure and romance. People born during this year are believed to be good communicators, kind, talkative, independent, though sometimes impatient. My sister was born in the year of the 'Horse' and I do see some of these traits in her. This year coincidentally, the 15th day of the Lunar New Year (also known as 'Yuan Xiao Jie' … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Spuds & Aprons@The Jewel Box
Foodies rejoice! A new family-friendly modern restaurant has opened atop Mt. Faber. Many used to associate Mt. Faber dining with parking woes and stiff, pricey F&B options. Not anymore! We were pleased that with the opening of Spuds & Aprons, there is now DAILY FREE VALET for all diners (with minimum S$30 spending) and the restaurant has been 're-invented' to offer "wickedly" good food in a cosy, relaxed, fun ambiance. The best thing about dining at Spuds & Aprons has got to be … [Read more...]
Child’s Play at the Far East Organization Children’s Garden!
The award-winning Gardens by the Bay is one of our favorite gardens and we've brought many visitors there since its opening. As of today, families have one more good reason to head to the Gardens, with all new FEO Children's Garden (sponsored by Far East Organisation) which is now open to public six days a week. The FEO Children's Garden is specially commissioned for children to enjoy nature through outdoor sensory play.The one-hectare (i.e. huge) FEO Children’s Garden consists of play … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice Treasure Trove 2014 Giveaway!
The school year's in full swing, parents and school-going children are starting to settle into a nice routine. Some parents (like me) are starting to keep a look out for programmes for the March school holidays. A highly anticipated show popular with children and adults of all ages is the Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove which will skate into town from 19 to 23 March 2014.Treasure Trove features an amazing collection of stories with 50 of Disney’s beloved characters, it draws upon memorable scenes … [Read more...]
The 30 Minute Cookin Revolution
In a time-strapped, food-loving society like Singapore, we have a plethora of F&B establishments dotting every inch of our island. With so many options (and new ones sprouting like mushrooms daily), it's not uncommon to find families dining out, simply because whipping up a home cooked meal is too tedious and time-consuming, especially after a long working day. Nothing wrong with that, except that eating out often can be heavy on the pockets (with a simple meal easily setting … [Read more...]
Giddy Up for the New Year with Fox Kids & Baby!
When I was growing up, my family wasn't well-to-do. In fact, my Mom held two jobs just to keep the household afloat. So I particularly looked forward to Chinese New Year - for it was the ONLY time in the year when we can afford to buy new clothes and shoes. Somehow its significance stuck with me and I carried on this tradition of buying new clothes for the family till this day every Chinese New Year. I was over the moon to receive the invite to the preview of Fox Fashion's Kids & … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday: Why be a Parent….
Came across an honest but inspirational take on parenting posted by one of our church mates on his Facebook wall yesterday. We've known David and his lovely wife Phoebe for about 4 years now and always touched by their positivity and sincerity. David is an exceptional Ipad artist and I know his introspective piece on 'Why be a parent' would resonate with all parents loud and strong. I'm reproducing it here with his permission. "Once in a while, somebody I know would ask … [Read more...]
La Ristrettos@Novena Medical Centre
Just before the Christmas holidays ended, the hubby and I managed to visit this quaint little cafe which my Instagram pals have raved about since months back. It's easy to see why many have fallen in love with La Ristrettos. It's tucked away in a secluded spot at level 8 of the posh Novena Medical Centre (where Doctor for a Day was held). It offers a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle mall (Square 2) below it; it's cosy and decorated rustically with lots of chic coffee memorabilia … [Read more...]
Weekend Wandering: Kids Rock Climbing at The Rock School, Singapore!
Dana's Aussie cousins were due to fly back to Melbourne this week so we specially arranged one last play date with them today. Instead of letting a bunch of active kids drive us (parents) crazy with their boundless energy, we conspired to drive them up the wall (literally) at The Rock School, Singapore.Situated at Bedok Community Centre, The Rock School is Singapore’s first climbing centre designed, constructed and dedicated to kids of ages 4 to 14 years old, aimed at promoting the sport of rock … [Read more...]