As long as I have the use of my voice, I will sing and read to my children. As long as I have the use of my legs, I will travel with them. As long as i have the use of my hands, I will hold theirs...and fly." ~ David Sim. As parents, particularly busy working parents, we treasure any opportunities to spend quality time and to create unique memories with our children. As a Father, I’ve dared myself to ride all sorts of roller coasters with my daughter even though … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
RSAF Open House 2016 – Defending Our Skies
Two different sounds: It was just slightly about 50 years ago that we heard two very different sounds emanating from the skies above us. In fact, there may be still those who can still remember those 2 different sounds. One is when the Japanese bombers flew in to ripped through our towns and tore up our lives. The other, is when the British withdrew their troops sending scores of their planes flying away from this little isle that was once so strategic and important to them but now, clearly, … [Read more...]
Mister Maker and The Shapes LIVE On Stage 1st Time in SINGAPORE!
Mister Maker is the ultimate arts and craft show for pre-schoolers and primary school children which teaches and entertains in fun and imaginative ways. Mister Maker, the wonderfully wacky artist, gets his inspiration to make art from daily objects around him. Set in his own fantasy art room, Mister Maker collects the required art materials from the Doodle drawers as he creates and makes his art come to life, all within minutes. Kids in Singapore can catch Mister Maker on CBeebies (StarHub … [Read more...]
Japan – The Complete Journey: Summer, 2015
As a family who loves travelling and soaking in the culture and the character of the place, it was just a matter of time before we step foot into Japan. But never in our wildest dreams did we ever expect to get such an in-depth taste of local life on our first trip there, all thanks to the meticulous planning of my wife and the impassioned volunteer goodwill local guides who showed us their Japan. Finally, never did we expect ourselves to ‘conquer’ and cover so much of the trilogy of theme parks … [Read more...]
Skechers at ION – Personal Style, Personalised Service
The Skechers brand of shoes from U.S.A needs no introduction. It is one of the most established consumer brand footwear that has been in the market for about 24 years but despite that, Skechers, the brand, hardly looks their age – their shoes are well-known to be cutting-edge hip, durable and comfortable. They are constantly re-inventing, and have every colour and design combinations that shout our individual styles and fit every customer's individual footwear needs and functions, be it kids, … [Read more...]
Saturday Social BBQ at Timbre@Gillman
One of the challenges families with young children face when looking for dining options is that there seem to be very few places where kids can be well-entertained and meaningfully occupied that free our minds to catch-up with each other or with our friends. In fact, more often than not, children sometimes get unfairly chided(or frowned upon) for either being too boisterous in restaurants or being restless and running around (dangerous!). What happens next is that parents would whip up the … [Read more...]
Bangkok – More than Malls & Massages
Bangkok is a travel destination that is synonymous with shopping. The city of Angels offers a seemingly endless array of shopping options that panders to every shopaholic’s needs. But if you want a holiday that does not revolve around bargaining and credit card swiping, you desire a holiday which gives you the opportunities to discover the colors, character and culture of this wonderfully eclectic city, here are our recommendations of 7 Non-shopping Things to Do in Bangkok 1. Take a boat … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure
Honking Horns! CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is making its way to Singapore! CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is a contemporary, action based, energetic and vibrant LIVE stage production that follows the adventures of three young novice railway locomotives ("trainees"), Brewster, Wilson and Koko, as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges which test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, with the help and support from a strong … [Read more...]
Mothers’ Day 2016: Where there’s a will…will there be a way?
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” ― Mitch Albom Birthday. Happy? Whenever Mothers’ Day draws near, it also signifies that my birthday is just round the corner. Yes, I was born on Mothers’ Day so I always tell my friends how ironic it is that my route to Motherhood took so many twists and turns. This year, as my birthday swings around again in May, I decided to sit the husband down to discuss some ‘important' plans. The fact that we are both not getting any younger … [Read more...]
Raising a Future-ready Child (Plus an Exclusive TLL Giveaway)
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) It’s Mothers’ day this Sunday. While the world celebrates, I inevitably reflect upon my role as a mother. These questions come up again and again, year after year. “Am I a good mother?” “Have I done enough as a mother?” “What else can I do to be a better mother?” How do we define being a good mother? I’m sure we can all agree that giving birth alone does not even come close to one being defined as a … [Read more...]