Recently, a family friend came down with dengue and had to spend a grueling week in the hospital. Since there is no specific treatment for dengue, it is important for us to prevent the transmission of this virus. With dengue cases on the rise due to the 2015 El Niño phenomenon that caused warmer weather conditions, I share 3 practical ways we can practice to protect our families from falling victim to dengue: 1. Remove Stagnant Water in our Living Space with the 5-Step Mozzie Wipeout: I … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Fun at KidZania Bangkok (with Tips to Maximize any KidZania Experience!)
We love KidZania. Since we got our first KidZania experience with our daughter in KL, the whole family is ‘hooked’! Recently, we returned to Bangkok after a 10 year hiatus and what did we put firmly on our agenda? Yes! KidZania Bangkok! While KidZania jobs are for kids between the age 4 to 12, as parents we enjoyed it thoroughly too! In fact, we think it’s better than going to a theme park because the kids learn something meaningful and the parents get to share it too. Besides, it’s … [Read more...]
Tag Team @ Downtown East – Engaging, Exciting, Exhilarating!
Couple of years ago, I played Paintball for the first time as part of a corporate team bonding retreat. While it was fun and unique, the outdoor experience where we had to run around to dodge paint balls high and low fired by fellow colleagues was quite rigorous for a regular bloke like me…I felt ‘spent’ at the end of it. So when I heard that I would be accompanying my 8 y/o daughter for the Laser Tag experience at Tag Team, my first reaction was, ‘will it be like Paintball? ‘ Well answer … [Read more...]
The Majestic Hotel, KL – Luxurious, Timeless, Unforgettable
The Majestic Hotel KL, built since the 1930s, is a posh YTL classic hotel considered by many to be the Grand Dame of heritage hotels in this part of the world. It has served dignitaries, politicians and super stars, being one of the elite few to be included among the prestigious collection of hotels known as among the 'Leading Hotels of the World'. Therefore, it was with a great sense of anticipation when we were invited to The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur for an stay. What gave us the … [Read more...]
Blossom Beats at Gardens By The Bay
We were toying with the idea of booking a flight to Japan to witness the Cherry blossoms in April. However due to various reasons, the plan didn't materialise. When we received the Press Release that there will be a Cherry blossoms floral display at Gardens By The Bay, I couldn't be happier. My dream of experiencing 'Hanami' under the Sakuras in Japan may not be able to come true (yet) but hey, I am now able to see them in person, right here in Singapore! More than 20 … [Read more...]
Family Favorites at Kai Garden Restaurant 嘉苑
Whenever we go to Marina Square, we have difficulties making up our minds where to dine. There are only so much burgers and fish & chips we can stomach, we certainly do not want to waste our calories on lousy food for family meals on weekends. Recently, we heard about this 3 month-old Cantonese Restaurant located at Level 3 of Marina Square and are happy to finally see a decent Chinese restaurant added to the list. Kai Garden recently launched the "Family Favourites" menu which offers … [Read more...]
Ask a TLL Teacher!
Dana's TLL English Folder, adorned with stickers from her TLL teacher each week! Towards the third quarter of Primary One last year, we realized Dana was under-performing in English. She couldn’t thread together a fluent, engaging piece of composition and was struggling with spelling. Tried as we could, we were not able to translate her voracity for reading into good writing. She was starting to lament that she was lousy (in English). We decided we had to do something to raise her morale … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival Singapore
Attending Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival is like being invited to the grandest Disney gala ball ever. You'll get to meet a whole host of well-loved Disney characters whom we've grown up with. From Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy to those heroines (and heroes) from our favorite classic fairy tales like Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, Beauty & The Beast and yes, including Princess Anna of Arendelle and Queen Elsa from the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature … [Read more...]
Gardens By The Bay: Gardens of Wonder Children Festival
It was the first day of the March school holidays. Even though I had to work yesterday morning, I brought the the children to our favourite Gardens By The Bay for their Gardens of Wonder Children's Festival in the evening. When we arrived at 6pm, we were heartened to see The Gardens teeming with families - parents, kids, grandparents, all out enjoying some quality bonding time together on a Saturday evening. There are families jogging, roller-blading, scooting, having fun at the waterplay … [Read more...]
InterContinental Bangkok Hotel – Oasis in the City
This was turning out to be quite an ‘exceptional’ trip - our daughter, Dana started the trip ill. During breakfast on our first morning in Bangkok, she was too weak to join us for breakfast. But she needed some food with the medication, so while the wife stayed with her in the room, I went down to ask if the buffet restaurant could prepare congee for her. I approached a staff in the Espresso Restaurant and vividly remembered stating my request with “ My daughter is ill and I was wondering if the … [Read more...]