We typically end our trips with a blog post. This trip was in Dec 2018 and we didn't want it to 'end'. But alas, all good things do. So here it is, sharing our experience how we caught the Aurora Borealis with the kids who were then 10 and 4 years old respectively. *Lapland is Finland’s northernmost region, a sparsely populated area bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts and natural phenomena including the midnight sun … [Read more...]
Archives for 2022
Arkki Singapore – Creative Architecture Camps for Children (Exclusive Review & Giveaway)!
“When can I go back to Arkki, Mommy?” As a parent of 2 kids, I am all too familiar with holiday workshops that are a dime a dozen but rarely have I seen Buddy feel sad even before the workshop concluded and fervently requesting that we sign him up for the next run. This Arkki (Architecture) workshop proved to be extra special because there was logic, curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, complex problem solving and agency all combined into one. Plus it originated from Finland! One of our … [Read more...]
“Feels like an Astronaut,” GMT Ergonomic Backpacks From Norway
“Wow, Mommy, this bag makes me feels like an astronaut...” The son remarked excitedly as he unboxed the newly delivered GMT Light Ergonomic School Backpack. “Why do you say that Buddy?” I asked bemused. “Because it’s light and strong!” was his ‘matter-of-factly’ reply. The Rigours of School As Buddy enters Primary Two, the rigours of school life slowly creeps in. With that comes thicker and heavier textbooks, more stationeries and other items for his afternoons at the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Travel: Experience and Tips
Experience and Perspective As outbreaks of new cases and variants ebb and flow, so these regimes can also beexpected to come and go. That is the price of living with a disease that has not yetsettled into its endemic state. "The new normal is already here. Get used to it" The Economist, 18 Dec. 2021 Travel, near or far, is very much part of most Singaporean’s lifestyle. Although the world is opening-up to travel again and VTL regime may not be strictly in place, health check … [Read more...]
Teen, Transitions and Travel – Reflection on 2021 and ‘Pandemic Parenting’
2021. A year wrought with sweat, tears and prayers to make family life work. Before it ended, the Husb shared with me his reflections for the year. I asked for him to pen it down and here it is: The ‘Multi-Tasking Working Parents Task Force’ At this point of writing, I’m not too sure if ‘Happy New Year’ is a phrase I’d like to wish others especially since we will enter the 3rd year of this long drawn global pandemic. Truth be told, there were other major ‘shifts’ on the home … [Read more...]