Every year for the past decade, we would endeavor to throw a birthday bash for our daughter that appeals to her sporty and active nature. It’s our own way of celebrating her life. In a way, it’s like our gift to her. This year, we thought we’d let her try wake boarding (a.k.a flow riding). ‘Surfing in Singapore?’ Yes and right on Singapore’s very own holiday island of Sentosa – the Wave House Sentosa. What a memorable party it turned out to be! Here’s sharing our experience of our … [Read more...]
Kids’ Swim Class at The Swimming Room
Starting Young…Starting Fearless As parents, we’ve always believed in exposing our kids to a plethora of experiences. When they are younger, malleable and more flexible, it is far easier to teach them new skills. One of the skills we hope to ‘ignite’ in our kids is their innate ability to balance and float, both of which can be learnt through swimming. Our little Buddy is naturally cautious by nature. However seeing how his elder sis loves to cycle, blade, swim and ski, he himself is keen … [Read more...]
Singapore Airshow 2018: 5 Tips to Maximize your Visit
Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest airshow has returned and opens its gates to the public on 10th and 11th of Feb 2018. We share our experience and important tips to maximize your visit below. Read on! Singapore Airshow 2018 - Preview and Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG5Qmd1DWOY Something for everyone: Once again, families can come and enjoy the day together to see some edge-of-the-seat aerial stunts and for the aviation enthusiasts they get to see … [Read more...]
Review of Tian Wei Signature Confinement Catering
In Chinese tradition, confinement refers to a one-month period after child birth where new mothers are required to follow a set of strict practices, believed to help in recovery and future health. Confinement focuses on two main areas – meals and practices. The food consumed during confinement are prepared specially to promote healing, fight infection and help to replenish Mom’s nutrition from breast-feeding. In recent years, more modern couples are opting for confinement food catering to … [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...]
How to plan a kid’s birthday party in 10 steps
Planning a child's birthday party is no easy feat, considering in affluent Singapore, some children's birthday parties have become so extravagant that it can chalk up a bomb. For David and I, our intent is always to celebrate our children's birthday milestones with a close circle of family and friends so it need not be elaborate. We also try to keep to a pre-set budget that both of us have agreed on. Having planned no less than 10 major birthday parties … [Read more...]
A letter to our son as he turns 3!
For some reasons, the 3rd birthday is an important milestone in my books. Partly because I still have in my possession, a faded yellowish b/w photograph of a big, old-fashioned Number 3 butter-cream cake taken on my 3rd birthday at home. Our son Alexander (more affectionately known as 'Buddy' on our blog and social media accounts) turns 3 today. He's our last baby and for that reason alone, this milestone got David and I all sentimental. We still remember vividly how, … [Read more...]
Tokio Marine: Protecting the Future?
Preparing for the Future? How about Protecting the Future? I’m writing this on the day I turn 47. I’m keenly aware how blessed I am to be celebrating it with my wife and kids. Reason? Three weeks ago, I was at a friend’s wake – she was 39, leaving behind two young daughters of primary school-going age. She had passed-on after battling cancer for a short 1.5 years. Not too long ago, another ex-colleague had passed-on, leaving his stay-home wife to start looking for odd-jobs to support … [Read more...]
Changi Recommends WIFI Router – Stay Connected while Disconnecting
When we go on holidays, we want to be intentionally disconnected, particularly from the stressful demands and deadlines of work and to spend precious time with those closest and dearest. However, there are times where WIFI connectivity during the holidays is important to ensure your holidays go as planned. As a family who travels with our young kids at least twice a year, we do plan quite thoroughly before our trips. Anything from attraction sites, directions and other essentials are usually … [Read more...]
Mothers’ Day Giveaway: Win a Family Photo-shoot with Natuski Photography!
Stand a chance to win a mini family photo shoot from Natsuki Photography this Mother’s Day! In honour of all the selfless Moms in our midst, we are so excited for 2 lucky Moms to win a free family photo-shoot each with our family's fav photog - Natsuki Photography! Natsuki has been photographing childhood and family moments in Singapore for over 5 years. Established in 2012, the dynamic husband and wife team, Natsuki and Francis, is now one of the most sought after … [Read more...]
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