Susan of A Juggling Mom has initiated a SG Heritage Playground series to commemorate Singapore's 50th Birthday. A couple of us Mommy Bloggers will be taking you island wide as we go in search for some of these beloved but not forgotten old-school playgrounds that hold special memories of our childhood. I don't know about you. But as I grow older, I become more sentimental...Growing up in an HDB estate in West Coast Drive, I have very fond memories of the large Dragon … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Celebrate 2015 with SRT’s The Little Company
The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company (TLC) is launching their 2015 season with an amazing line-up of five musical plays, promising a fun-filled, retelling of classics for the family to choose from. We are proud to present the season’s two first exciting upcoming productions Goldilocks and the Three Bears (in Mandarin) in March followed by The Three Billy Goats Gruff in April. Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Mandarin) 金发姑娘和三只熊 Wed, 11 March to Sun, 29 March … [Read more...]
Colours, Cultures, Celebration! Chingay 2015, SG50 Edition
“This is it, this is Chingay!” I thought to myself as I stood there, mere metres away a young Primary School girl, in her flamboyant costume dancing to Latin music, cheers, loud narrations and fire cracker sounds. Normally, I would have just cupped my ears and walked away from the cacophony but no, tonight it’s different. To me, Chingay 2015 , SG50 Edition encapsulates the 5 Shared National Values* that knit the very fabric of our tiny, multiracial society together for the past 50 … [Read more...]
Vote & Win: Monopoly turns 80!
Time changes everything…almost. One of the things that has amazingly stood the test of time is none other than the Monopoly game. Sitting among the newer (and often noisier) games in the toy section of any major department store are stacks of Monopoly. And sitting somewhere in our bookshelves at home is that box of Monopoly game ready to be played for the next round. Because Monopoly has stood the test of time, it shares the limelight as a game that transcends … [Read more...]
The Safari Zoo Run 2015
Even before our daughter could walk, I’m already convinced that she would love running. I believe that perseverance and resilience can be cultivated through sports so I consciously built in activities which promote a love for the great outdoors. Since she was as young as 3, we’ve participated in several run events as Daddy-Daughter team. In fact, last year, I felt a tinge of sadness when I was told it would be the very last time we qualify for the parent-child race (after she turns 7yr old, she … [Read more...]
Oh, to be a child…to be a child again
I wrote this just as we returned from the funeral of Angie's Grandma. It's particularly depressing as her departure coincided with Chinese New Year...On our way back from the crematorium, we could see droves of families packing their cars in the driveway, ready for the annual reunions or road-trips home. I think we can all agree that Grandparents have a special place in our hearts. For me, I know that no matter how old I am, I will always be a child in my Grandparents' eyes. This is also the … [Read more...]
DIY AngBaos for Chinese New Year
We are still in bereavement and will not be celebrating Chinese New Year this year. But I'll like to share two easy Red Packet templates from the Timmy & Tammy series of Children's Books which you can DIY with your kids. It's simple, just download, print, cut and fold. And you'll have two very unique Red Packets which you can present to those you love. A good craft to keep the kids occupied tonight after the reunion dinner... Download here Download here We are avid supporters of local … [Read more...]
The Reluctant Goodbye: How to talk to young children about death…
My heart is aching as I draft this post. My beloved Grandma passed away peacefully last night on Friday the 13th...How I wish we lived in a world where we won't have to bear the the pain of losing a loved one! There was great outpouring of grief and among those present were primary school-going grandchildren like Dana and my nephew Caleb. Death is one of the hardest subjects to broach with children, especially when we are struggling to deal with our own deep sorrows. But death is also an … [Read more...]
Tributes to our Favorite Valentines
Source When we were dating, we would fuss over what gifts to buy, where should we go for dinner, how can we make it more special or unforgettable for each other whenever Valentine's draw near. Now that we are married and have assumed parenthood, Valentine's Day have somehow dwindled in significance and been relegated to lesser status after kids, after careers and after other more legitimate commitments. In fact, many frugal friends I know (myself included) have asked the hubbies not to send … [Read more...]
Always my Valentine – Free Printables 2015
Valentine's Day is creeping up on us (yep, it's this Saturday folks!). We have no grand plans for dinner nor gifts. Just gonna go for a nice prata breakfast, spend the day with the kids and my Grandma. It'll be our 16th ROM-anniversary and we thank God for keeping our marriage going strong. Here are some lovely printables I've rounded up from the web for your use - all FREE (Just download and print)! Valentine's doesn't have to be an expensive affair but neither should we be nonchalant about … [Read more...]