Back for a 2nd season in Singapore from 9 to 14 Sept 2014!The immense popularity and wide recognition of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter fantasy series has led to it being extensively parodied. One of the most successful, POTTED POTTER even made it to become a New York Broadway and West End smash hit. After a sell-out season in 2012, the show is making a welcome return to Singapore this September school holidays at the Jubilee Hall at Raffles Hotel.This fantastically funny show takes on … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
A ‘fowl’ encounter that changed my life – Chin Chin Chicken Rice
Old fan...old sign...old favourite - Chin Chin Hainanese Chicken Rice.This place changed my life. Literally.I was a young Penangite starting out a career in Singapore after my undergraduate studies. Like most of my townsfolk, good food is an important part of my life – after all, Penang is synonymous with tasty hawker fare at every corner. In addition to adjusting to the hectic work life in Singapore and transiting from being a student to a working professional, the frustration of … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Bubble Magic: Pep Bou’s Wonderful World of Bubbles!
Created by world-renowned bubble whizz, Pep Bou, "Bubble Magic: Pep Bou's Wonderful World of Bubbles" is coming to Singapore direct from a Europe tour, just in time for the September school holidays from 10 to 14 September 2014.Bubble Magic: 10 - 14 Sept 2014, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel WHAT IS BUBBLE MAGIC?Bubble Magic is a delightful two-man show that is designed to stimulate the imagination. Pep Bou manipulates the daily elements like: water, soap, tubes, circles and … [Read more...]
Right in the heart, Right from the heart – The Grand Park City Hall Hotel
Singapore has no shortage of hotels. From our world-famous Orchard shopping belt to the bustling city centre, travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. As avid travellers who have stayed in budget hotels (in ulu Malaysian town of Setiawan) to posh, high end ones (like The 'W', Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental), luxury to us is more than plush bathrobes, high thread count bedding or opulent interiors. True luxury is when we are treated more than mere paying guests but as … [Read more...]
Savour Peony Jade’s Award-Winning Mooncakes 2014
My early memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 are those spent in the neighbourhood park - parading our candle-lit paper (or celophane) lanterns, lighting up the parameters of the playground with small candles and gathering at my Grandma's home to enjoy pomelo and mooncakes while admiring the rounder, larger than usual moon. Though the festival carries no religious significance, we try to preserve the cultural tradition of lanterns and mooncakes in our family as part of our Chinese … [Read more...]
Disney ‘The 7D’ Premiers in Singapore!
A brand new cartoon on Disney Channel this Sept. holidays!Hi-ho, hi-ho, Disney has produced a brand new original animation series featuring radically new versions of Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs. Slated to premiere in Singapore on Disney Channel (StarHub Ch312 / SingTel mio TV Ch234) at 11am on 7th September 2014, the series is called The 7D. It is a comedic take on the world of Seven Dwarfs, this time in a contemporary storybook world designed for viewers age 2-7 and their … [Read more...]
3M LED5000 Task Lamp: Sleek, Stylish and Saves your Eyes!
The all-new 3M LED5000 Polarising Task LampOver the last year or so, I suddenly discovered that I have developed Presbyopia. In short, due to aging, I now need reading glasses to correct my 'long-sightedness'. I’ve never had to wear spectacles all my life. This, like many other good habits, I owe it to my strict mother who insists that we adopt good eye care practices. So imagine my dismay when I discovered that I now need to wear spectacles to read even the product labels on supermarket … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope of Colours at The Singapore Garden Festival 2014
Asia's biggest flower and garden show, Singapore Garden Festival (新加坡花园节) is back this year, bigger and better, presenting a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors, creativity and floral beauty to our tiny island. Held for the 1st time on the sprawling grounds of Gardens by the Bay, visitors can adore Asia's finest orchids, spend a relaxing day in the beautifully primed gardens lined with amazing floral installations, shop for your gardening needs and attend horticultural talks and other hands-on … [Read more...]
My Baby Gift – Personalized Branded Baby Gifts
Naming a baby is one of the most important decisions a new parent makes as it is believed that a child's name contributes to success in life. A baby name has to last a lifetime, so it's important to get a perfect fit. For us, we spent hours looking up baby names books and websites to check the origins and meanings behind the shortlisted names. Some of our friends consult parents, grandparents and or geomancy masters. All these are done in the hope that the name will bring blessings and … [Read more...]
Cavalia in Singapore: Simply Spellbinding!
It’s been a hectic work week - long and exhausting and I've mothering duties awaiting me but yet, I just had to draft this post. Tight deadline? No. Well, simply put, we're spellbound. Cavalia's 1st Asian Tour - Singapore!We've watched our lion’s share of world-class performances ranging from local productions to West End and Broadway musicals - all critically acclaimed and excellent in their own rights (some even award-winning). Yet, I’ve never seen anything quite like ‘Cavalia’. … [Read more...]