This is a post we did for Petite Travellers, a holiday blog which I co-founded with a group of very inspiring Mommies where we share practical, fun holiday experiences and tips of travelling with our little ones. This post lists 8 'Must-Dos' in one of the world's 7 Natural Wonders - The mighty Niagara Falls. To read the full post, click here. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Singapore Teochew Festival 2014
Those friends who know us well, know that my wife and I as different as chalk and cheese. But thankfully, when it comes to parenting, we are on the same page. We believe that among other priorities, we want to bring up our kids to be rooted to their traditions and loyal to their family. And to do that, we constantly pursue opportunities for Dana to draw close to her elders. Why do we do so? Although inter-generational families are encouraged and ‘Grandparent Parenting’ (where children are … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Fly! Stay! The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel
I’ve always been intrigued. Whenever we drive past the facade of the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, I would often wonder “Who would stay in an airport hotel?”, “What would they do there?”, “Would it be noisy?”, “Is it even a normal hotel?” Well, after our recent stay-cation there, I was much enlightened…and had all my curious questions answered! We've always flown from here...this time, we are staying! 1) Who would stay in an airport hotel? Is it suitable for families? … [Read more...]
Happy ‘Hospital Land’ at Mount Elizabeth Novena
The lobby is transformed into a colourful and welcoming Hospital Land! Hot on the heels of the very successful 'Doctor for a Day' programme comes 'Hospital Land' - a educational carnival organised by Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital! ‘Hospital Land’ aims to give children aged 4 to 10 a glimpse of the real-life job demands of some medical professionals which are indispensable in any hospital such as a pharmacist, a radiologist and an optometrist. Through simple games and interactive … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: 365 Days of Fun Recipes for Any Occasion
We were invited to our first cookbook launch last week and what a blast it turned out to be! Published in celebration of TOTT's 4th birthday this October,"365 Days of Fun - Recipes For Any Occasion" is a cookbook for foodies! It features 24 fun-filled dishes for home themed parties, pages of mouth-watering images and recommended kitchen and dining tools to make cooking, baking and hosting a breeze. Grab your copy of "365 Days of Fun" at ToTT Store or online at www.ToTTStore.com for … [Read more...]
Before my daughter gives up on me…
A friend shared this article 'The Day My Son Gave Up on Me' from HuffingtonPost and it turned up on my Facebook feed. I think it's by no sheer coincidence that God is using social media to convict me. Every evening, after dinner and the cursory piano practices, I would be in a haste to start Dana on her bedtime routine and shoo her to bed. Sometimes I would accede to her request for a bedtime story grudgingly ("short one please, Mommy is tired"), because I have 1001 things that need my … [Read more...]
Thankful Tuesday: A Poem for AJ
Sharing a tender moment... In a twinkle, our once wrinkly baby is 3 months old. Gone are the newborn onesies which you outgrow. In its place a tubby winsome bud who coos and smiles, Affirming that big leapt of faith we took to go the extra mile. For this child, we tarried and prayed And 3 months ago, we heard God said, 'Go ahead'. From the moment you were placed in our arms, you snuggled cosily right into our hearts. For all the tears that God has bottled How precious to … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Hop & Hunk Family Musical Tickets!
These two timeless classics given a new spin in this brand new family musical! You may be familiar with the classic tales – The Ugly Duckling and The Frog Prince. But what happens when you weave these two stories into one? An ugly duckling who really does not fit in at home… A frog who thinks he is a prince… Both need a family. Both need a best friend. Both want to be loved but both are very very alone. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of these two cute but confused … [Read more...]
Ready, Build…Collect! Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection 2014
Lego and Fast Cars...appeal to children and adults alike. Its interesting to note that among the few things that would appeal to any child - boy or girl - would be Lego. In fact, for some, this interest carries on even till adulthood! To commemorate the Singapore Grand Prix 2014, Shell and LEGO have collaborated to launch a set of unique Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection and we’re proud that Singapore is the FIRST and ONLY country in the world that has launched this set of LEGO … [Read more...]
Guest Post on Yahoo Parenting: Insights From Staying Inside
Read the original article posted on Yahoo Parenting here. … [Read more...]