Our favorite family tradition this time of the year is to set up the Christmas tree together. From the time we had our first matrimonial home and continuing now as parents, we've always made it a point to keep this tradition alive. To make it even more special, we adorn our tree with ornaments collected from our travels around the globe. From Turkey to Switzerland, Denmark to Japan, dressing up the tree truly bring back lots of fond holiday memories. Live or Plastic? We used to own a synthetic … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Science Center Singapore – Snowing, Tinkering, Swirling Fun
Meaningful Indoor fun and learning at Science Centre Singapore If you need ideas to occupy the kids this year-end school holidays which coincided with the monsoon season (read: raining almost daily), the Science Center has lined up exciting indoor programs for the entire family! This post highlights 3 activities: 1. Circus! Science Under the Big Top 2. Tinker Fest – Flights of Fancy 3. Artic Express with the Chipsleys at Snow … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Celebrate Christmas with Morganfield’s!
The year-end season is a time for gatherings. Whether it's with families, colleagues or friends, it's a wonderful time to slow our pace and catch-up over a nice meal, perhaps even usher in the new year together! However, not many of us have the bandwidth to whip-up a Christmas meal let alone host one. Then after the meal, there's the cleaning up 'operation' . Before you know it, what was envisioned as a relaxed gathering has just morphed into a highly-strung nightmare (esp for the cook!)! … [Read more...]
OCBC Cycle 2017: Defining Moment for Daddy and Daughter
I’ve always believed that we need to expose our children to outdoor activities that develop their gross motor skills and confidence to master new sports. It’s important to start young when their physiques are smaller and their CG (Center of Gravity) lower. Their mindsets are also much more malleable, making them more receptive to learning new skills. As soon as my daughter became physically independent at 3 yrs old – being able to walk, run and jump confidently, we have started introducing … [Read more...]
Sentosa Skyline Luge – Two New Trails, Twice the Thrills!
Same Safe Thrilling Experience! The amazing thing about taking the Skyline Luge is that despite the speed and thrill, it is actually a very safe ride for young kids and adults. This makes the Skyline Luge one of the most popular attractions in Sentosa. Kids as young as 3 or 4 years old can start riding the Luge with an adult while older kids can manoeuvr the Luge on their own with relative ease. Our daughter Dana was hooked on the Luge since she first tried it few years back. Find out … [Read more...]
Say YES! To MORE CASHBACK this Year-End Shopping Fest!
What's the big deal about 11.11 Singles Day? The annual epic online sale is back tomorrow! More commonly known as '11.11 Singles Day', it's a mega sales date in online shopping with brands worldwide offering crazy sales on 11 November. In Korea and Japan, Pepero and Pocky sticks are handed out as a form of friendship, as they resemble the magic number '11.11' so ‘Singles Day’ also doubles up as Friendship Day. Hey, when it comes to shopping, any excuse to shop is a good excuse! This … [Read more...]
The Sound of Music: Singapore Tour 2017
Let me begin first, by saying this is not the 1st time I am watching The Sound of Music Musical LIVE but I’ve never remembered it being so spectacular. There were so many aspects of the show which moved me – the cast, the singing, the LIVE orchestra and my 9 year old daughter singing along to the memorable tunes of Sound of Music which we are all so familiar with. The leads, Carmen Pretorius (Maria) and Nicholas Maude (Captain von Trapp) performed their iconic roles with palpable onstage … [Read more...]
IKEA Online – Shop at IKEA from Home
Shop Online, Wherever, Whenever I just had a wish come true – I’ve just purchased a whole list of assorted furniture and household items from IKEA, paid and arranged for delivery all within minutes in the comfort of my home! Basically I’ve shopped online, ‘skipped’ the queues and saved a lot of time! Ikea – Singaporean’s fav home furnishing store Ideas and Inspirations at our Fingertips As a family, we are frequently in need of new furniture and household products, either due to wear and … [Read more...]
Chicken Little – Small Bird, Big Lesson
More than just Nostalgia My family and I are loyal supporters of SRT’s The Little Company's children productions. They are highly creative, engaging, superb productions. Merely few minutes into watching their latest production - Chicken Little, I knew I had to write this review. Because the story of this little bird and his friends struck such a special chord with me – I had read this story as a child and have never revisited this fable again…until now, with my wife and children in … [Read more...]