The end of another year is near and the start of brand new year will soon begin. It is a time to reflect on that which has passed and make resolutions for the upcoming year. As we take time to make our personal reflections, let us also remember that the close of 2014 will usher in a special Jubilee year where Singapore celebrates her 50th year of independence! What does Singapore's journey over the last 50 years of independence mean for you and your family? More importantly, what do you … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Party Away with A.muse
Everyone loves a good party but not everyone has the time nor talent to throw DIY Pinterest-worthy parties. May I introduce to you a homegrown local one stop marketplace for your party needs - A.muse. Born out of their love for fun and design, 3 young adults, Hanzhi, Raine, and Gillian came together to provide uniquely designed yet affordable party packages so busy folks like us can be free to enjoy the hosting and merry-making! The comprehensive packages offered by A.muse include … [Read more...]
Strolling through a ‘Wintry’ Christmas Wonderland@Gardens By the Bay
All of us in Singapore are spoilt for choice for recreational places to go every school holidays. However, admittedly, most places or activities are only open during the day (when we are working) and some may cost an arm or a leg. Where can we then go during the cool of the night that is relatively cheap, or better still, free for the whole family to immerse in some festive magic? The good folks at Gardens By the Bay have done it again - inventing a mesmerizing showcase that is set to … [Read more...]
A Yule Log for the Yuletide Season – Emicakes Log Cakes
Among the commercialized practices that we have come to associate Christmas with, the eating of log cakes is something bakeries and hotels capitalise on. One evening after dinner, Dana asked why do we eat log cakes at Christmas, we were hard-pressed for an answer. Thankfully, Mr. Google came to our rescue and this is what he says: Log Cakes or 'Yule Logs' (as they were traditionally known) date back to a pagan custom in the Middle Ages (5th to 15th Century), when a large log (usually trimmed … [Read more...]
Spread Love this Christmas with 鼎泰豐 DinTaiFung
On Wednesday, 19 November 2014, we joined beneficiaries from Children’s Cancer Foundation to celebrate an early Christmas in authentic Din Tai Fung style. We learnt the art of making Din Tai Fung’s specialty xiao long baos (steamed dumplings) from the chefs in their highly popular Junior Chef Xiao Long Bao Workshop and were treated to a leisurely high-tea session featuring a scrumptious spread of Din Tai Fung’s signature dishes. A MEANINGFUL CAUSE I've attended many media events … [Read more...]
We believe in Christmas – Junior Claus Musical by SRT
We have always been huge fans of SRT's productions. This time round, we were beyond thrilled to watch their latest Christmas Musical 'Junior Claus' to usher in the year end school holidays and count down to the most anticipated holiday of the year - Christmas. The Little Company has taken all the familiar icons that children associate Christmas with - Santa, Reindeer, Presents, Elves etc and given it a brand new spin with a heartwarming twist. When the curtains pulled apart, we were … [Read more...]
Christmas Shopping made easy with Stuck on You!
Among the most common gripes I’ve heard from parents is how often their school-going children are misplacing or losing their personal belongings. From pencils, crayons, textbooks, to wallets, water bottles, school P.E t-shirts (or shorts) and even spectacles. Those well-meaning friends who have learned this the hard way have advised me not to buy stationeries that are too expensive and to label all of Dana’s belongings when she starts her Primary One education next month. Being a mild OCD … [Read more...]
Revisit The History of Singapore (Part 2) with Dim Sum Dollies!
Photo Credit: Dream Academy Productions Pte Ltd Hot on the heels of the success of Dim Sum Dollies' "The History of Singapore" and last year's "Crazy Christmas! Ting Tong Belles" , the beloved cabaret trio (Selena Tan, Pam Oei and Denise Tan) is back with another side-splitting performance. Quite timely too before we usher in SG50, the Dollies will tackle episodes in the country's history post- independence in 1965. The first show, focusing on events before 1965, was staged in 2007. "With the … [Read more...]
One for All, All for One: Official Blogger of The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2015
This is it - no, not just the ushering of another new year but it will be the significant counting down to Singapore’s 50th year with a bang. There will be a host of exciting activities for everyone from all ages and all walks of life. We’re very happy and privileged to be appointed 1 of the 5 official bloggers for this much-anticipated Countdown but, before you scroll down to see the event listing, pause for a moment and consider… Consider what we are celebrating about and … [Read more...]
From our generation to the next: The SG50 Golden Jubilee Baby Gift
When Singapore attained its independence abruptly 50 years ago, her first generation of citizens had very little to cheer about and, in fact, much to be concerned about. This tiny island that has no natural resources had virtually nothing to build a nation with except the tenacity and grit displayed by her first generation of citizens. Fast forward 50 years later, the new citizens that will be born into this same nation in 2015, have inherited much from their forefathers. They have much to … [Read more...]
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