There are many things I take for granted. One of them is the fact that, as a lively, energetic 6 year-old, my daughter would have no problem running (since that seems to be her default mode from getting to one place to another, like many preschoolers); that she would have a stamina that would outlast mine and that all I needed to do was run a few laps around the stadium with her to prepare her for our first ever Cold Storage Kids Run. I couldn’t be more wrong.Standing with the early blazing … [Read more...]
Dana’s Disney Frozen Party – The Dessert Table
We threw a 'Frozen' theme birthday celebration for Dana, a one last big bash for her before she enters Primary One in 2015. I started planning for it rather late but managed to design the invite on my own and put together a decent programme. This year for a change, Dana was tasked to draft her own guest list. Not surprisingly, she invited her classmates and a few close friends. Her birthday wish to be dressed as Princess Elsa (in 'Frozen') was granted when our dear neighbour turned BFF, Meredith … [Read more...]
Getting Started with Essential Oils – Using oils to improve your family’s well-being
When the haze shrouded Singapore in thick smog in June this year with the Prime Minister forewarning that it might persist for months, I was seized by a sense of panic and helplessness. Air purifiers and N95 masks were flying off the shelves and I started looking for solutions to alleviate the suffocated feelings from keeping the windows shut in our feeble attempts to keep the haze out. It was then I remembered an essential oils sharing session hosted by a fellow Mommy that I decided to give … [Read more...]
15 Awesome Teachers’ Day Gift Ideas with Free Printables!
Teachers Day is soon approaching. Here are some quick, inexpensive ideas to create a little something special to honor and celebrate the incredible teachers who are shaping our children's future. Good teachers make a big impact in our children's lives and I hope these gift ideas will give you inspiration on how to tell your favorite teachers “Thank You!” 1. Donut Teacher Appreciation Day Printable by Sara of Confetti Sunshine Pamper your teachers with a sweet treat and … [Read more...]
Home is Where Mom is…Mothers’ Day Linky 2013
A mother is one who loves unconditionally, nurtures and protects, leads by example and puts the needs of her family above her own.My relationship with my Mom only drew closer after I became a Mom. Growing up, I was a 'latch-key' kid. I would come home to an empty house, settle my own lunch and warm up the dinner which my Mom had pre-cooked for my sister and I before she headed off to work. As the sole-bread winner, Mom held 2 jobs to clear the bottomless debts and to bring home the bacon.A … [Read more...]