Santa came early this year!Christmas came early in the form of Lollibox's newest theme - Blow Wind Blow. Having previous great experience with Lollibox, Dana's playmates (Maegan and Meredith) were delighted when we invited them over for an afternoon of fun Lollibox time! Hardly can conceal their excitement!In this newest offering by Lollibox, kids will be introduced to the concept of 'Wind' and engaged in some activities to experiment with the effects of wind. We did two crafts with … [Read more...]
UFamily Night Out: MegaDance
We attended NTUC UFamily's MegaDance on a Saturday night, 24 Nov 2012 at the The Coliseum™, Hard Rock® Hotel Singapore. Our very own hip-hop dancer-wannabe!Dana and Daddy love dancing and the duo has been eagerly looking forward to the MegaDance event by practising the Gangnam Style at home. However, due to heavy traffic on the AYE, we arrived late at half past 7, only to miss the opening dance. This did not dampen our spirits. We saw many parents and children humming along to the catchy … [Read more...]
{Giveaway}: Let’s Build Memories as a Family!
JOIN U FAMILY SINGAPORE AND WIN $30 NTUC FAIRPRICE VOUCHER!U Family is a community that advocates the building of strong and happy families by championing work-life integration for working families in Singapore. Our family has always been a supporter of U Family's initiatives and we're very glad to bring you this giveaway. To encourage more of you to be a part of the awesome U Family, I will be giving away a $30 NTUC voucher to 2 of you who participate in this giveaway. All you … [Read more...]
LolliBox: Box of Wonder, Box of Fun!
Time-strapped parents have another great reason to rejoice. LolliBox - a box containing 2-3 theme-based craft projects and educational activities is here to our rescue! What's so awesome about LolliBox is that:1. All the materials you need are nicely packaged in a box and delivered right to your doorstep!2. Projects can vary from arts and crafts, science activities, imaginative play and more.3. A brand new LolliBox with a different theme will arrive on your doorstep each … [Read more...]
Clean Hands = Healthy Kids!
We all know that germs lurk everywhere and germs can spread rapidly in children, triggering a pandemic flu, colds and other dreadful diseases such as the Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease (HFMD). But the greatest places that kids get exposed to germs may surprise you. TOP 5 GERMIEST PLACES FOR KIDS1. Children's Playgrounds (Indoor and Outdoor)Playgrounds are germ minefields. Kids touch everything they see and often put them in their mouths. Practically every child gets some germs all … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Food.Fun.Experience.
UFamily Picnic...Singaporeans: Work hard, Play hard. The Marina Barrage is one of our family's favourite outdoor 'playground' where Dana flew her first kite. It is also the place where we spent many carefree weekends. When we knew that that UPicnic will be held at the Barrage, we were promptly registered for it. The UPicnic is one of the many thoughtful initiatives by NTUC UFamily to encourage working families to spend quality time with their family members. This year, … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: All-Day Brunch@Oktober Munich
All day brunches are a dime a dozen all over Singapore but last Sunday, we've discovered a gem nestled in the quaint Dempsey enclave (near Huber's butchery). The name of the restaurant 'Oktober Munich Restaurant and Bar' sounds like a typical German beer place but we were pleasantly surprised that they serve up a mean brunch too! Apparantly, they started the Brunch Menu just barely 3 weeks ago. Daddy ordered the Oktober Breakfast $20 … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Elly’s Lantern Carnival
The team behind Elly Children Outfitters put up a magnificent vintage style Lantern Carnival for their loyal customers yesterday. All the families had a jolly good time the moment they entered the fairground. With delectable ice-cream cones and fresh homemade popcorn in hand, the little guests wandered around freely, checking out the range of carnival games available like The Ring Toss, Veggie Wash, Fish the Letters, Soccer and Bowling. What's so awesome about this carnival is that … [Read more...]
We’re a U Family Blog Champion!
When David and I wed in 1999, we yearned very much for a child to complete our family. For those who know, we spent 9 long years seeking this dream. When Dana was born in 2008, our family was complete. Families are the cornerstone of any society. Families nurture, preserve and pass the values and virtues we hold dear onto the next generation. In the family, we learn our first lessons of love and discipline, respect and responsibilities, empathy and compassion for others. David … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Fab Viet Food!
The hubs has been to Vietnam on business trips and absolutely full of praises for Vietnamese Cuisine. Back home, a mommy friend heard that we've been searching for decent Vietnamese Pho in Singapore and promptly recommended us to try this chic new restaurant in the heart of town.We headed to NUOC on a weekday lunch and were not disappointed. The restaurant was elegantly decked out in chinois Saigon style and the service was attentive but non-intrusive. The menu was extensive and offered … [Read more...]