As parents (and as Moms especially), we tend to nag at our kids to drink more water. Water makes up around 60 per cent of our body weight and performs important bodily functions such as transporting nutrients, removing waste and toxins, and regulating body temperature. That's why when we don't drink enough water, we get lethargic and prone to dehydration. For me personally, I get migraine attacks whenever my water intake is insufficient. In hot and humid Singapore, it's crucial … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
A Review of Inside Out…from a Parent Outside In
We’ve not done movie reviews for a while but for this movie, I’m willing to make an exception because, as parents, there are some really good takeaways from the show. Is it suitable for children? There has been some talk online by concerned parents if the show would be recommended for children. And if so, from how old? Given that it is an animation with cute characters, lots of bright colours and plenty of humour and animated slapstick antics, yes. Kids of all ages will be quite … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of 'How To Catch A Star' and 'Lost and Found' returns with an inter- galactic tale about a little boy seeking adventure. One day a boy finds a plane in his cupboard. He flies higher and higher until he lands on the moon. He is frightened, lost and alone until a passing Martian lands there too! Who is the strange alien? Can they be friends? And how will they find their way back home? Writer and director Adam Bampton-Smith … [Read more...]
Fast and Stable connection anywhere with Changi Recommends
Holidays are a great time to relax, unwind and spend meaningful time reconnecting with our loved ones. Recently during our family's DIY trip to Japan, we rented the Overseas Wi-Fi Router from Changi Recommends and the reliable Wi-Fi connection it provided eased many of our worries and woes. The Overseas Wi-Fi Router is a small and lightweight Wi-Fi router that enabled us to stay connected to the internet from virtually anywhere in the world! Clarity in Confusion - A fast and stable Wifi router … [Read more...]
The Skyline Luge @ Sentosa – When Once is really Not Enough
Happy Birthday Skyline Luge Sentosa! Skyline Luge Sentosa celebrates their 10th year in Singapore and throwing a party packed with games and other value-added experiences for everyone! But first, here’s sharing our experience with the Skyline Luge where for us, once is definitely not enough. How we got 'hooked' on the Luge: My daughter Dana was just shy of 3 years old when we first discovered the Skyline Luge. We had joined my wife, Angie who was in Sentosa on a company retreat. While she … [Read more...]
Oh what a Night! – Singapore Night Festival 2015
We stumbled on the Singapore Night Festival last year while we were in town and caught some of the outdoor acts. We fell in love with the experience immediately. So this year, when we saw the #SGNightFest2015 brochures, we knew we had to come. Visit Official Website here. What is it? The Singapore Night Festival is an annual festival celebrating heritage, arts, food and everything in between! It is held primarily around the vicinity of Singapore’s Arts and Heritage Precincts of Bras Basah, … [Read more...]
There’s just something about Jen – Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Jen says 'Hello'. Nestled in the quiet part of Tanglin Road, close to the start of Singapore’s famed Orchard Road, is a rather unassuming hotel which has much to offer her guests. Formerly the 'Traders Hotel', it has taken on a entirely new identity in a major re-branding exercise last year and reinvigorated with a major overhaul to its image. The Club Lounge, 15 Suites and 550 Guest Rooms have all been newly refurbished and the last phase of refurbishment is expected to complete soon in … [Read more...]
10 DIY Teachers’ Day Gifts 2015 (with Free Printables)
Teachers' Day is drawing near again...I rounded up some inspirations from the web for parents who want to DIY something for the teachers. Mason jars are now sold islandwide (in Ikea, Typo, TOTTS, Paper Market, NTUC Finest etc.) so I've included quite a few fun gift ideas in jars too. Just click on the hyperlinked titles to bring you to the detail instructions of each gift. Let's all take time to appreciate our teachers with these thoughtful gifts! 1. Ultra-moisturizing Lemon … [Read more...]
DIY Japan – Hakone Part 1: Naked Truths from the Onsen
“Excuse me Mr. Yoshida. Regarding the Onsen, can I wear swimming trunks in there?” I had taken a quiet moment during our mountain train ride in Hakone to ask our goodwill guide this question. I had hoped he would say ‘yes’ (since we are tourists after all) but he was much too polite. “ That would be very odd, Mr. Sim. It’s not usual...” came his reply. A photo with Mr. Yoshida, our goodwill guide before my polite question on board the Hakone Tozan Mountain Train. Someone's cheeky smile … [Read more...]
Helping Parents Give Their Best – The AXA Family Advantage Plan
“Mr. Sim, would you be agreeable to administer the following medication? If you would, please sign below here…” This was obviously a rhetoric question but I knew they had to ask as part of the hospital’s protocol. Not too long ago, my pregnant wife Angie and I, like any expectant couples, were cautiously optimistic, looking forward to welcoming the birth of our twins (conceived through assisted fertility treatment). The babies’ room had been set up, confinement nanny booked, furniture and … [Read more...]