Long Chim, which means 'Come and Taste' brings to Singapore the finest renditions of Thai street food articulated by Australian Celebrity Chef David Thompson. Thompson, a One-star Michelin chef whose restaurant Nahm is number seven on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, aims to showcase Thailand’s diverse gastronomic traditions found at mouthwatering roadside eateries and vibrant street markets of Bangkok. The internationally acclaimed chef has crafted a tantalising menu that … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
The Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore – An Art-inspired Couple Getaway!
First off, I must say, of all the hotels we’ve stayed, this is the first one that that actually bundled free movie tickets with the room! With that, the Rendezvous Hotel sets the tone for their couple getaway unapologetic-ally! And we love it! Here’s our staycation experience. The ‘Gateway’ Whenever we drive down Bras Basah – one of Singapore’s prominent downtown roads, the hotel’s grand colonial façade would beckon as a gateway of sorts into Singapore’s downtown art precinct and that would … [Read more...]
Dyson V8 Fluffy – Leading the Vacuuming Revolution
This product is really quite different. This is a lifesaver. Serious. I had wanted to jump straight into its many wonderful features but I really had to say that first. Children and Crumbs All parents can agree with me that homes with young children have one thing in common – food crumbs and dirt – think bread and biscuit crumbs, chunks of soil, grass etc...I think you get the picture. What makes it worse, is that we are a home in maid-transition i.e. Our reliable maid of 4 years have … [Read more...]
Singapore Science Festival 2016 – Build Your Smart Future
As parents, we sometimes lament about how to prepare our children for the future when we ourselves are uncertain about what the future holds. Well, one thing for certain which the future will depend on would be the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM in short. In fact, look around us today and we’ll see that STEM is very much powering our daily lives - the way we work, play and communicate. One effective way to enthuse our children in STEM is by … [Read more...]
Luxury Singapore Hotels for Family Staycations
Believe or not, it’s already July and what was once a brand new year has now passed its mid-way mark! If you’re like us – working parents with young kids, you would know why the year has zipped by at lightning speed! If you’re like us, you would probably crave for a staycation, just a change of environment, away from the usual humdrum of home and endless chores. Perhaps like us, you're yearning for a stay in a nice hotel to recharge, rejuvenate and revive yourselves for the 2nd half of the … [Read more...]
Baby Zen Yoyo+: The only stroller you’ll ever need, for home and travel
Once in a while, we would come across a product that is so exceptionally good that, after using, we would just be bursting with excitement to share. This is one of them. Why are we so excited about the Baby Zen Yoyo+? Let me count the reasons: Watch our user review of this amazing stroller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Q3aNOFxDg 1. Ultra Lightweight and Compact - The Perfect Travel Stroller This is a great stroller for travel. Be it local or overseas. It is ultra-light … [Read more...]
Making a Will – Responsible Parenting Till The Very End
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” ― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie Hard Truths Truth: We are all dying…some earlier than others. I've been thinking about this for sometime now, ever since I turned 40 a couple of years back. Last year, the thought intensified when I turned 44 – the same age where my own father passed away but still, we procrastinated. Then, there were the high-profile tragic accidents in the news: the double tragedy involving two regional airlines and … [Read more...]
Tips for Travelling with Children – From Infant to Primary Schoolers
This is a slightly long post because it lists down in comprehensive details some of the important issues we take into consideration when we travel with our children. We believe in travelling as a family, even though the children may be young, because we get to experience the world together and create new core memories. So despite the massive amount of planning and packing involved in bringing kids along, we still enjoyed every moment of it. From Seattle to Scandinavia, from Taiwan to … [Read more...]