Emicakes needs no introduction. Besides being Singapore's undisputed #1 Durian Cake maker, it constantly innovates and introduces new designs to keep up with the palates and preferences of customers. This Mothers' Day, it has introduced 3 new designs to help us express our appreciation to our Moms for their unconditional love for us. 1. Does Mommy love flowers? Why not present her with with a 'Flowers for Mum' cupcake bouquet? Oozing with toffee caramel and intricately … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM): Weird & Wonderful World
God made the wild animals of the earth…and God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:25) With a faint ‘beep’ of the serial code on my ticket, I was in! Having visited the famed American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York twice, I was dreaming of the day when Singapore would have a Natural History Museum of its very own. Well, that day is finally here and I was so excited I made sure I bought tickets to bring my family to visit it on its opening day! What is a Natural History … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Swensen’s Mothers’ Day Cake To Mummy’s Health!
We all know how Mommies always put their kids and family as priority, often neglecting their own well-being? This Mothers' Day, Swensen’s has come up with a unique Heart of Youth cake to pamper Mommies everywhere. The entire cake is made up of delicious Swensen's vanilla ice-cream filling with bits of chocolate fudge chunks then swathed in sweet pink strawberry piping jelly on the outside. What makes … [Read more...]
RWS Malaysian Food Street: Simply Sedap and Seriously Shiok!
Every weekend or public holiday, Singaporean families would travel in hordes across the causeway in search for authentic, honest-to-goodness hawker food. Two of the undisputed popular foodies destinations are Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Well, if you want to satisfy your cravings for Malaysian street food but the thought of packing for the entire family, braving the traffic jams, the crowd and the newly ‘imposed’ toll charges puts you off, fret not. From now till 10 May 2015, … [Read more...]
Guest Post at Yahoo Parenting: The Importance of Friendship in Your Child’s Development
This was our article for Yahoo Parenting this month. I reconnected with my Secondary School bestie end of last year having lost touch after a decade and I couldn't be happier when our daughters are now attending the same school. We invited them over for a playdate and observed how Lego can help our kids strike up new friendships and develop social skills to maintain one. The article was first published on 6th April 2015. Read the original here. David wrote another article on … [Read more...]
The truth hurts…when your child lies…
Have you had days when you just felt like an utter failure? Today was one of those days for me. I discovered my daughter had lied to me, in front of her classmates, right in school. I was crushed. My parenting mantra has always been good character above good grades. Yet my child has chosen to disobey me and displease God. This is not the first instance she lied this year and we've used all methods of discipline: time out, withdrawal of privileges, writing lines and yes even caning. We … [Read more...]
What will our kids grow up to be?
Children are destined for great things. With career guidance for primary and secondary schools the next hot button in education, Pediasure has launched a fun quiz for parents to have a sneak peek into our children's bright future! What will your child grow up to be? Take the #mykidspotential quiz in 3 simple steps! 1. Access the quiz here http://tiny.cc/mykidspotential or on Abbott Strong Mums Singapore's Facebook Page. 2. Pick the most relevant answer to each … [Read more...]
The InterContinental Singapore – Capital ‘H’ for Hospitality
We had a foretaste of the level of hospitality we were going to have at this hotel months before we even stepped in. You see, we had initially booked for a V-day staycation but were forced to postpone the booking due to family bereavement. We wrote to the hotel. The very same day, the PR & Marketing Director herself wrote back, assuring us that we would be welcomed any time but not before penning a personal note to tell us that she share our loss as she too had also lost her … [Read more...]
Drypers Drynights Diapers: Finally, A Good Night
The person who coined the simile 'sleep like a baby' probably isn't a parent. One of the first challenges any parents would face is the loss of continuous sleep when they first welcome a newborn. The breastfeeding, diapering and associated chores may be back-breaking but the sleep disruption is often the one thing that robs us of our sanity. When Buddy first came home, he needed a milk feed every 2 hours. He was also a very light sleeper and we would spend hours taking turns to put him … [Read more...]
Friso Family Moments – Chasing Fireworks
I always joked that during the weekdays, regardless of which day, regardless of weather, I would see my home in the same light – the dim early morning light just before I leave for my work at 6.30am and the dim evening light when I return close to night fall. That, sadly, is also sometimes how our children see us, figuratively and literally (they see us briefly when they wake and before they turn in to bed, sometimes even after). As working parents, our time are consumed … [Read more...]