“You can take the future even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the stream, I have a dream” I didn’t expect this. Honestly, when we heard MAMMA MIA was returning to Singapore, I was excited and looked forward to watching it again. Not only because we love musicals but because this musical was special - it was the first musical which we saved up a tidy sum to watch in London’s West End … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Kids Rock Climbing at The Rock School
Indoor rock gyms have sprouted in different parts of Singapore, making it an affordable and easily accessible form of exercise and recreation. Without a doubt, rock climbing is one of the best total body workouts available and a unique sport where boys and girls are equally capable. Here are a few reasons rock climbing is a good sport for kids (as young as 4 years and up): 1. Kids can challenge themselves and overcome their fears in a safe environment. 2. Rock climbing can be a … [Read more...]
Disney’s Big Hero 6 – Big on Excitement, Big on Values!
Coming to our screens from November 13th is the latest Disney animation from the creative team that gave us Frozen, Wreck it Ralph and Tangle. Staying true to its comic tradition, Big Hero 6 not only is packed with fast paced action and excitement; it has loads of values and allegories that would make for meaningful family conversations thereafter. Adapted from the Marvel’s range of anime comic of the same name, the film version, though less edgier in terms of its graphic illustration (hence … [Read more...]
Lassig Backpack Diaper Bag Review & Giveaway
For the modern, active Moms who are always on the go...and those who prefer the freedom to venture around without a stroller, this diaper bag is for you. Be it a relaxing walk, a quick dash to the supermarket or commuting on public transport with your baby (or toddler) in tow, you will love the whole new world of convenience and comfort this Lassig Backpack Diaper Bag offers. With this Lassig Backpack Diaper Bag, I was amazed I can practically store everything that I need for baby AJ's … [Read more...]
Guest Post at Yahoo Parenting: How to be a parent in a ‘smart’ world
We are honoured to be invited to contribute to Yahoo Parenting. This is David's article. Original article was published on Nov 5, 2014 here. If you want to read up more on the topic of how 'smart' gadgets affect the parent-child relationships, hop over to TIME Magazine's 'Don't Text While Parenting - It Will Make You Cranky'. … [Read more...]
Design your own Christmas Photo-Cards
I find it hard to believe that we're bulldozed into November. Where has this year gone? Although the tradition of sending greetings cards wishing a Merry Christmas (and a happy new year!) is considered old fashioned in this internet age, but hey, you know what? That feeling of joy and warmth when you found an envelope in your mailbox from someone who loves you and wishes you happiness? Irreplaceable. ;-) If you would like to send personalised Christmas cards for that purpose, I've rounded up … [Read more...]
Year End Must-Watch Movie: Disney’s “Big Hero 6”
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about a robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada and his robot Baymax who uncover a criminal plot in the futuristic hybrid city of SAN FRANSOKYO (a fictional mash-up of 2 cities - San Francisco and Tokyo). When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding , Hiro and Baymax transformed a … [Read more...]
Scariest Moments…from our Travels
It’s Halloween. While we don’t celebrate Halloween, I thought it’d be ‘in season’ to share three of the scariest moments which happened to us during our trips. While there are always some sense of adventure and apprehension associated with travel (especially with child in tow no less) our experiences are not the supernatural type, but rather scarily real. For most, there are some important travel lessons to learn from them. In order of the ‘least’ scary of the three: No. 3. The … [Read more...]