Disclaimer: This is an authentic review done after 2 months of regular use. This review should not substitute the readers' personal assessment of the equipment. How good is the V11? We test and rate. At first glance there doesn’t seem to be much difference between the Dyson V10 and the brand new Dyson V11 Absolute. But experience it and you’ll notice some seemingly small but significant changes. Revolutionary features: The V11 boasts of some new and revolutionary … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
NDP 2019 Fireworks – Tips to Catch NDP Fireworks!
Authentic tips on where and how to catch the NDP 2019 fireworks with your family. No matter how many activities there are over the National Day long weekend, there is ONE our family will never miss - to catch the National Day fireworks! Here’s a compilation of first hand tips from all our years of chasing fireworks of where to watch the NDP 2019 fireworks! A Family Tradition: Catching NDP fireworks is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the National Day celebration. Not only … [Read more...]
DIY Maldives with Kids – Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma (A Review & Giveaway)
We’ve been travelling the globe, with our kids for more than a decade. In all our travels, there are a handful of places that have left indelible impressions on us. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma, Maldives is definitely one of those. We love the resort so much we are giving 1 very lucky reader the chance to experience it too. Read till the end for the giveaway. The Service: There is no question about it - this is on the top on our list, particularly the service we received … [Read more...]
Aladdin The Broadway Musical – A Review
Do you want the short review or the long one? The fact that we can’t sleep tonight, right after watching this highly anticipated LIVE musical with infectious tunes, the toe-tapping rhythms and beautiful voices playing in our heads, probably says a lot! Well, in short it's a fantastic production that really should not be missed. This is coming from a family who has watched musicals from Broadway and London's West End. Watch a short preview: Aladdin The Broadway Musical has landed … [Read more...]
Family Fun at Jewel Changi Airport – Canopy Park and Changi Experience Studio
Jewel Changi Airport has more than shopping, dining and waiting around to catch the awesome HSBC Rain Vortex light show in the evening. Here are two attractions which are so entertaining you can spend a whole day there! CANOPY PARK (Estimated time spent 3 to 4 hours – for all the attractions, at least!) Situated right on top of Jewel, this 14,000 square metre Canopy Park offers a diverse range of family-friendly activities. Comprising of 9 different activities, families can … [Read more...]
Club Med Kani, Maldives – A Review
Deja-Vu A lump surfaced in my throat as I saw my 4 year old, climbing up the 2-storey high trapeze pitched at the beach front. Just like that, without any fanfare, he did it – he leapt off the trapeze and 'flew’, eyes forward in determination. He hung on tight before letting go, much to the applause of everyone - congratulating all 4 years old of him. He went on to try the flying trapeze another 3 times across the two nights that we stayed at Club Med Kani. His sister outdone … [Read more...]
KURIOS by Cirque du Soleil – Singapore Review
"Kurios is Cirque du Soleil's strongest act in years." The Gazette We are familiar with LIVE acrobatic circus shows filled with trapeze artistes, balancing acts, jugglers and clowns.However, when it comes to Cirque Du Soleil, it’s always special and different. But EVEN THEN, Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities - Cirque Du Soleil’s 35th production, takes it literally and metaphorically, to new heights. Even our newly minted 5 year old stood up and shouted enthusiastically, 'Bravo, Bravo!' … [Read more...]
DIY Maldives with Kids – 10 Things To Know Before You Go
Why Maldives? Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth. When people talk about the Maldives, they are referring to a collection of 1200 small islands, across 26 atolls (or small clusters of sandy islets) set in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Each atoll has its own variety of vibrant coral reefs teeming with lush underwater life - more than 1,000 fish species, 40 species of sharks, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, manta rays, sting rays, sea turtles and even whale … [Read more...]
A Letter to our Children, on our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Dedicated to our children, Dana and Alexander Dear children, While we pray that God will grant us the blessing of long life to be around when YOU celebrate your own wedding anniversaries, this post is just in case we can’t be there. We live in a world of constant changes. I can only imagine that when you two are adults, your world would be changing so much faster than ours. While some change is good, there are aspects of life that require a lot of work NOT to change. These … [Read more...]
Buddy’s Paw-fect 5th Birthday!
The 2nd quarter of the year has been extremely hectic for us. With the daughter's birthday in April, the hubby and my own birthdays in May, our 20th Wedding Anniversary in mid June followed closely by Buddy's birthday one week later. I heaved a big sigh of relief when the party celebrations finally drew to a close yesterday. We held a simple birthday celebration in his preschool last Friday with a customised Number 5 pull-apart cupcakes from our fav home-baker, Kai Lee of Cativating Cake and … [Read more...]