When Dana was younger, she used to be afraid of face painting...Even when we were holidaying at Club Med Bintan, all other children queued up for their faces to be painted...except her. We couldn't understand her reservations but decided to let it be.Imagine our surprise when we discover she now adores face painting (maybe because she has since realised it can be washed off easily!). She has done face painting at Abrakadoodle Art Camps, and for her 6th Birthday Party this year, we … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Guest Post at Canon: DIY Family Photo Collage Board
There are so much possibilities one can create with the Canon PIXMA Photo Printer. Since Mothers' Day is approaching, we decided to put the lovely photos we've taken with Great Grandma to good use and turn them into a DIY Photo Collage Board as a gift for her. This is a simple craft which is easy enough for young kids to make and provide meaningful bonding time as a family. Supplies Needed Canvas Board (45cm x 30cm, available at Art Friend and … [Read more...]
Check in Early to check out these Surprises at Changi Airport
While family holidays typically are relaxing and enjoyable, we all know that there are some unplanned hiccups that can upset the trip. Sometimes, despite all your careful planning, an unfortunate traffic jam en route or an unusually large crowd at the check-in counter could really set your nerves on the edge. Therefore whenever we go for holidays, we try to reach the airport early rather than just on time. But how early can we check-in? Once we checked-in, what’s there to do? Recently, we … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday: I’ll hold your hand…
Picture CreditIt started off as a regular Friday evening. I did the usual weekly grocery run, and as Daddy’s car pulled up at the taxi stand, I took a big step forward with a heavy load of groceries. Before I knew it, I slipped, lost my balance and plummeted onto the coarse tar road. The weight of my frame landed solely on my knees, I let out a painful yelp and slumped there paralyzed momentarily as curious passers-by looked on.The quick-witted Dana yelled for Daddy to step out of the car … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Mothers’ Day Meal in the Park…
Hello May, you crept upon us serendipitously...I have barely recovered from the hectic April (the month of the Princess's Birthday celebration) and now you're here. There is a major deadline due at work next week and many blog commitments to fulfill but we decided just for today, we would take it easy and enjoy a simple meal to celebrate your arrival, just us 3.Daddy and Dana wanted to head out for a trial run to practise for the upcoming Cold Storage Kids' Run and I was craving for the … [Read more...]
10 beautiful (& free) ways to honour our Moms and Grandmas…
The arrival of May reminds us that Mother's Day is just around the corner. This year, I've grand plans for Dana to handmade some gifts for great grandmother and both grandmas - gifts which they could cherish. But I also want some printables to accompany these gifts to make them more pretty. So here are some resources which we can easily print out from our home printers, attach to a treat or gift to make our Mom or Grandma's day with a personal touch!1. Best Mom Ever Medallion from No BiggieClick … [Read more...]