I’ve been deliberating on this last post of Hakone for a while. We’ve shared about our first Onsen experience, our encounter with the Little Prince and introduced you to the beautiful flora at Hakone Botanical Gardens of Wetlands. Now reluctantly, it's time for our final post on Hakone...a place we've fallen so in love with and I can't really describe why.Well, like most love encounters do…it started with some flirting…with the Grand Lady herself, Mt. Fuji. Like a shy … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Say you, Say me: Bringing out the worst…from the best in parents
It's not just sleepless nights that cause parents to argue - divided opinion on parenting can also cause us to snap at our spouses. One of the toughest challenges as a married couple is when we do not see eye to eye on issues pertaining to number one, finances and number two, raising our children. Sometimes, you can clearly state your rationale but your spouse (note the lack of endearing term here) disagree because he/she thinks her viewpoints ought to be validated too. In fact, it … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} BreadTalk 2015 Mooncake Collection!
Traditional celebrations such as the annual Mid-Autumn Festival are great excuses for family to get together. There are the lanterns and there are laughter, stories and...yes, food - mooncakes to be precise. This year, BreadTalk's extensive mooncake collection will complement rich family moments as loved ones gather over traditional yummy mooncakes along with the 'hip and happening' contemporary ones with delectable delicious fillings that will fit any tastebuds. Centred … [Read more...]
The Name in Traditional Goodness – Thye Moh Chan Mooncakes
Living in a fast-paced, modernised world, it is easy to 'forget' our values and heritage. Which is why during traditional festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is important that we use these moments to revisit some of our heritage and traditions...accompanied by traditional food to make these events extra meaningful. Reputed for its authentic hand crafted pastries such as the famous Tau Sar Piah, Thye Moh Chan's 70-year old heritage forms a significant part of the Singaporean … [Read more...]
Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition in Singapore!
Animation is very much part and parcel of our lives, particularly in our kids’. The high-quality digital animation films these days are just as effective in stirring the imagination and tugging the heartstrings of adults too. Here in Singapore the first time, DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition is rare chance for adult and children alike to witness the technology used to produce some of these iconic animations we are so familiar with. In addition, for the September school holiday season … [Read more...]
OCBC Cycle 2015 – Joys and Lessons from Cycling
Hello from OCBC Cycle 2015! This is a comprehensive post for parents who wish to know how to teach their kids cycling the pain-free way, how to sustain their interest in the sport, including practical ways to transport their bikes around so that the entire family can start creating unique memories through cycling. Stray dogs and an unused quarry: ‘Go Dana Go!’ I urged her as she pedaled hard when the starting horn for the OCBC Cycle 2015 sounded! ‘Go Dave Go!’…Cycle Faster! Faster!’ … [Read more...]
Going Local with Le Creuset: Savory Crab Mee Hoon Soup
This year's Teachers' Day was on 4 September 2015 (Friday). To reward the hubby for his hardwork, I decided to cook him a dish which we love but rarely indulge in - Crab Bee Hoon. Ever since we started using the Le Creuset Dutch Ovens, I have gained much confidence in trying out new dishes and this Crab Bee Hoon was one of those recipes which had seemed impossible before. The Le Creuset pots allow me to control the cooking temperature and they seal-in the essence and freshness of the … [Read more...]
Street Art of Singapore @ Everton Road
Take a stroll down memory lane...at Everton Road. Ever had one of those rare ‘Hmmm…I wonder what shall we do today' days? Well, today was it. Rare as it was because I decided, quite simply, to procrastinate, slow down and commemorate Teachers’ Day by experiencing the joy of spending a weekday morning with my own kids…for a change. After bringing the girl for her specialist medical appointment in the morning, we decided to take a detour to Everton Road to check out the new street arts … [Read more...]
The METHOD to a Clean and Safe Home
Homes with young children, especially those with toddlers who crawl and put everything in their mouths, should be chemical-free. While we teach our kids to practise good hygiene habits and strive to feed them with good nutrients to keep them in the pink of health, we sometimes forget that the chemicals we bring into the home (in the form of cleaning products) can do more harm than good. Washing liquids and detergents which we use daily (presumably to keep our homes and laundry free … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} NTUC UFamily Picnic 2015: Space Odyssey
The NTUC UFamily Picnic, now into its 4th year returns to Marina Barrage next month! Organised by U Family, this year’s theme, 'Space Odyssey' was chosen to encourage families to look ahead to a positive future for them and their children. We have attended 2 UFamily Picnics in the past and always had a fun time! Check out our NTUC UPicnic posts from 2012 and 2013: Highlights of this year’s UPicnic include a cosmic stage performance by LED dancers and a spectacular … [Read more...]