It was a Saturday evening. In fact, it was already late at 9:40pm to be exact - way past the Open House's stipulated closing time of 9 p.m. I had just finished a late dinner in Vivocity with my daughter Dana after a 2-hour tour of the RSS Tenacious when I saw scores of Navy officers still busy manning their booths and engaging the public. From the 'Rope Works' – where an officer was patiently teaching an elderly man the intricacies of tying a knot, to the 'Photo Booth' where Navy officers were … [Read more...]
Kidzania Singapore: Boarding Soon!
We love KidZania and have been to its KL and Bangkok branches. We love it for the fun, educational and interactive role-playing experiences that kids from 4 to 14 can participate in! Best of all, parents can witness their kids in action! It's like an amusement park but better - kids learn, kids share with their parents and families grow closer together from the entire experience! Singapore's very own KidZania is almost ready for boarding! Concept of KidZania KidZania (which … [Read more...]
Monsters of the Sea Exhibition – How to MAX your visit
Monsters of the Sea, an exhibition focusing predominantly on huge prehistoric marine animals that once ruled the earth has been in-exhibit since Oct 2015. The exhibition is classified into 3 main sections aligned with the era in which these huge pre-historic sea creatures lived. Namely, the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic periods. All three periods have distinct creatures with some having close resemblance to real-life creatures that still exist today. Aside from these 3 main exhibit … [Read more...]
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Shangri-La – The kind Fairy Tales are made of…
There before my eyes, my daughter’s very own Gingerbread House. Complete with icing snow, snowmen, Santas, gummy bears, jellybeans, M&Ms and a couple of candy trees. It looks like something right out of Hansel and Gratel and would sit proudly on the hotel’s bakery shelf for sale! I’m being totally biased of course but then, given that an hour or two ago, I was seriously skeptical about how the Gingerbread House will turn out seeing how they first started out as slabs of plain brown … [Read more...]
Stars Wars@Changi: The Force Awakens!
To kick start its annual year-end festive celebrations, Changi Airport is bringing a part of the galaxy far, far away to fans, travellers and visitors alike, with two of the film series’ iconic star-fighters landing in Singapore for the very first time. From 13 November 2015 to 5 January 2016, visitors can embark on an intergalactic adventure at Terminal 3’s (T3) Departure Hall, where a life-sized X-wingTM fighter takes centre stage. https://youtu.be/OSZKaUhWVIY STAR WARS: The FORCE … [Read more...]
Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition in Singapore!
Animation is very much part and parcel of our lives, particularly in our kids’. The high-quality digital animation films these days are just as effective in stirring the imagination and tugging the heartstrings of adults too. Here in Singapore the first time, DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition is rare chance for adult and children alike to witness the technology used to produce some of these iconic animations we are so familiar with. In addition, for the September school holiday season … [Read more...]
OCBC Cycle 2015 – Joys and Lessons from Cycling
Hello from OCBC Cycle 2015! This is a comprehensive post for parents who wish to know how to teach their kids cycling the pain-free way, how to sustain their interest in the sport, including practical ways to transport their bikes around so that the entire family can start creating unique memories through cycling. Stray dogs and an unused quarry: ‘Go Dana Go!’ I urged her as she pedaled hard when the starting horn for the OCBC Cycle 2015 sounded! ‘Go Dave Go!’…Cycle Faster! Faster!’ … [Read more...]
Moving, Mesmerizing, Magical! Disney on Classic – A Magical Night Asia Tour 2015 (SEA Premiere)
While we are all very familiar with Disney animations and musicals (and definitely not unfamiliar with Disneylands), we were not quite sure what to expect from this orchestral concert apart from knowing that it would be live singing and live orchestra on stage. As it turns out, this is one superb concert, one that every child or every child at heart should not miss. Conducted by illustrious Disney composer and conductor, Brad Kelly and boasting a New York cast of 8 veteran Disney singers, it … [Read more...]
Happy ‘Hospital Land’ at Mount Elizabeth Novena
The lobby is transformed into a colourful and welcoming Hospital Land! Hot on the heels of the very successful 'Doctor for a Day' programme comes 'Hospital Land' - a educational carnival organised by Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital! ‘Hospital Land’ aims to give children aged 4 to 10 a glimpse of the real-life job demands of some medical professionals which are indispensable in any hospital such as a pharmacist, a radiologist and an optometrist. Through simple games and interactive … [Read more...]