For most Singaporeans, we live in apartments where space is a premium. During our recent move, we decided to get the kids a bunk bed to save space. Yes, although the new home is slightly bigger, the kids are also growing bigger and all needed more living space. Our 9 year-old needs more space for her books, her study desk and even a place for her to read and wind down, while our 3 year-old has taken a strong liking to vehicular toys (read big chunky toys) as well as irregular shaped board books. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Sesame Street ‘Trick or Treat’ Show at Universal Studios Singapore!
Gosh! Is that really Elmo? Oh yes, it is! The furry red little Elmo from Sesame Street is in Singapore! Not just the mascot but the original ELMO all the way from America! Can you believe it? The Elmo we watch on TV and YouTube is visiting Singapore for the first time. I can recognise Elmo from his famous chuckle. My little brother was so stunned to see ELMO that he didn't know how to react. But for me and the rest of the children at the Meet & Greet Elmo session at Universal Studios … [Read more...]
Buddy’s Elmo Party
Even though the party was long over (last year), I still owe it to myself and the birthday boy to document it on the blog. Buddy turned 2 on 23 June 2016. We had just returned from our Scandinavia Summer holiday then. With barely 1 week to go, we put together a small celebration involving our extended family members and a childhood friend in our estate's function room. We chose an Elmo-themed party as Buddy loves to read Elmo books. Those who know me know that I am good at outsourcing my … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Act 3 International Presents: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites
In our home, Eric Carle is THE most requested author for bedtime real-alouds. Even our 3 year old Buddy would randomly pick up Eric Carle's books in his free time and mimic reading, much to our amusement. He also could remember the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by heart. So it is with great anticipation and excitement when we knew that ACT 3 International is bringing the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Canada to Singapore again to present 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle … [Read more...]
PayPal Kids in Tech Code Camp – The Experience
Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire” - William Butler Yeats. Fire! This was the Willam Yeats quote that came to my mind when I entered the room at PayPal office, the venue of the Kids in Tech 2017 Code Camp. You could literally see the sparkle in each of the children's eyes as they communicated with each other, putting in the finishing touches to their projects, with some nudging their parents eagerly to come forward and take a peep at their … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} West Side Story in Singapore
West Side Story is one of those hallmark musicals where timeless tunes such as ‘Tonight’, ‘Maria’, ‘America’ and the highly popular, 'I Feel Pretty' originated. It's now back on Singapore shores from 13th to 30 September 2017. Here’s sharing our review: The Music and Songs: With music and lyrics composed by legendary composer, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Soundheim, it is a real treat to be able to see and hear these iconic tunes performed LIVE (yes, there’s an actual orchestra … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Resort, Penang: The Hotel with 2 Playlabs!
Reconnect, Relax…Repeat Over the National Day long weekend, we escaped to Penang for a short 3D2N family trip to visit the kids' paternal Grandma and took the chance to check out one of Penang's most kid-friendly hotels at Batu Ferringhi. Here's a video which gives an overview of our stay at the Holiday Inn Resort, Penang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xtzbS6Hl0E&t=86s Not just 1 but 2 Playlabs! “The kids just don’t want to leave…they just want to play!” remarked a staff … [Read more...]
What is Google WiFi, How Does it Work and Why Every Family Needs An Upgrade to It
Google first launched its new Google WiFi home network solution in the U.S last year, but it's taken until August 31, 2017 for the tech giant to bring this super-smart and easy-to-use Wifi router to Singapore. Here, we cut through the jargons and technicalities to tell you why every family needs to upgrade their Wifi routers to Google Wifi. Q1. What is Google Wifi? Google Wifi is essentially a home router that's designed to supply a stable WiFi connection to every corner of our home. … [Read more...]