I finally know why I feel so melancholic in the days leading up to New Year. For me, New Year's Eve is less about the future than it is about the past year. And 2018 has been tumultuous. The year jolted to a rude start with my cancer diagnosis. I remember how the news plunged my family into a state of despair yet friends, colleagues and even readers rallied around us (#LoveisaVerb), and gave us strength to face each doc visit. In early Feb, I went through a life-saving 6 hours surgery at … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
Orchard Rendezvous Hotel – A Review
“Daddy, do you need a clue?” my daughter egged me to answer her riddle. Sensing my hesitation, she turned her attention to her Mom and asked the same riddle. “Look a shoe! Look a present!” the younger one quipped excitedly as we drove down Orchard road after dinner. He had spotted the outlines of these Christmas light decor along Orchard Road. Such are the little moments at a short family staycation we enjoyed at the start of the year end school holidays. Away from the … [Read more...]
A Celebration of Life – Skechers Friendship Walk
When I opened up to share news of my cancer, friends, family and even faithful readers whom I've have never met, started to pour in prayers and encouragement. Some even gone the extra mile to send me tangible well wishes in the form of flowers, cupcakes, organic food, scented candles, biblical journals etc. My colleagues also threw me a surprise ‘Get-Well-Soon’ lunch the day before my op. Unbeknown to them; these acts of love, however tiny or insignificant they may seem, were life-giving. As the … [Read more...]
[Giveaway] Ergoworks – Spinal Care for Kids
“Ergonomics is about your furniture and tools fitting you and not the other way around.” Underrated. Overlooked. Recently at a shopping trip to prepare my kids for the next schooling year, I was taken by surprise at how busy it was inside Ergoworks. It was filled with people from all walks of life. Even more surprising was how wide and holistic the range of products they cater for. One aspect of health we tend to overlook however is their spinal joint health. Spinal and joint … [Read more...]
SUPERPARK Singapore – 5 Reason Why You Should Visit
The Super Finnish Indoor Playground, SUPERPARK Singapore has opened in Singapore and here are 5 reasons why you should visit! Watch this short video highlights of SUPERPARK Singapore before you visit! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzJmZrrkt4M 1. Activities for ALL in the Family Most often than not, indoor playgrounds are for the kids and the adults (i.e. Parents) will have to find other ways to occupy their time. Here at SUPERPARK Singapore, there are 19 … [Read more...]
DIY Siem Reap with Kids – A 4D3N Itinerary for Families
“People don't take trips... trips take people.” John Steinbeck, 1902 – 1968. Writer, Nobel Prize Winner Siem Reap with Kids? Why Not? While we love travelling as a family, Siem Reap, Cambodia was never really in our radar. Although I’ve personally been to Siem Reap for community work, it has never occurred to me to bring the kids to Siem Reap. Now that the kids are slightly more independent (4 years old and 7 years old), we feel it's right to explore more regional countries so … [Read more...]
MAMMA MIA! Singapore 2018
We first watched this musical LIVE in West End London back in 2004 long before the kids came along. Quite honestly, we had no idea then what we were ‘in’ for then but we remember fondly the theatre bobbing to the addictive groves and tunes of ABBA and moved by the plot filled with universal themes of hope, reconciliation and love. Since then, we have also caught its hugely successful Singapore musical run in 2014 as well as its latest movie sequel. To date, the smash hit MAMMA MIA! musical … [Read more...]
How to Dress Kids for Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzJbrqUiOg&t=21s Thick and big won’t do the trick Believe it or not, I’m not naturally inclined towards winter vacations, in particular trips involving snow due to the sheer amount of ‘logistics’ involved. But once there, when we see so much joy on our kids’ faces, all these inhibitions just melt away. From trial and errors, we realized that wearing copious amount of thick puffy jackets will only add weight to our family’s luggage yet they may not … [Read more...]
[Giveaway] The Great Moscow Circus in Singapore
There’s just something magical about watching a circus. Not just for the acts but for that shared experiences where adult and child share the same enthrallment, the same bursts of laughters and the same bewilderments of "How on earth did they do that?" Our daughter shares about The Great Moscow Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMVLAVj6cjA The ‘most sincere art form’ as the Ringmaster puts it, allows families to connect in the most sincere ways. Despite having our share of … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott, Siem Reap Resort – A Review & Giveaway!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XilCWOY-r1c When it comes to family trips, I am the one who does all the research and bookings. In all our family trips, I am most particular about the place(s) we stay. Food I am not so critical but accommodation is the ONE which often makes or breaks a trip. Cleanliness, comfort, cost and fellow travellers' reviews are my key considerations. Since we did not go anywhere during the September School Holidays, David and I decided we would surprise the kids with a … [Read more...]
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