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...]
Product Review: Wikki Stix from USA!
PRESS-STICK-FIXED You press it, roll it, stick it and fix it! The possibilities are endless!I was excited to receive the invitation to review this ingenious learning 'toy' which has taken USA by storm. Once Dana opened the package, she has been playing with it during her 'quiet time' in the evenings. Looking at her interest and motivation, I knew we had uncovered a winner in Wikki Stix. What are Wikki Stix?• Colorful, non-toxic wax and yarn product to stimulate imagination and creativity … [Read more...]
HeART Studio – Art from the Heart!
Most of us instinctively know that art is important for our children. According to educational psychologists, creating art expands a child's ability to interact with the world around them, and provides a new set of skills for self-expression and communication. Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, it also cultivates important skills such as fine motor skills, problem solving skills and communication skills that benefit a child's all round development. Daddy and I … [Read more...]
Hatched, Rise & Dine!
We chanced upon this restaurant in 2010 when we were sourcing for a good casual party venue for Dana’s birthday. Opened in September 2009, Hatched at Evans Lodge is a restaurant that serves all day breakfast. As the name implies, the menu at Hatched carries all kinds of eggs - boiled, poached, baked, scrambled, fried, and omelette. Even though it isn’t our first meal at Hatched, there were so many different choices on the menu that it took us a while to decide what we want! We went … [Read more...]
The Doc is In! Doc McStuffins Premiers on Disney Jr!
Meet the Doc!An anticipated new series for kids, Doc McStuffins, will make its debut on Disney Junior on 9th July 2012 (Monday). We were invited for a special preview screening by the good folks at TPR today.What is the series about: It's a playful series about a six-year-old girl named Dottie McStuffins who, one day, wants to become a doctor like her mother. As a kid, she "pretends" to be a doctor by fixing up toys and dolls (because of this, everyone calls her 'Doc'). When she puts on … [Read more...]
The Fascinating Underwater World@Sentosa!
During the June school vacation, we were extended a very exclusive preview of the most recent addition to the shark family at Underwater World Singapore — the Zebra Horn Sharks. When we told the kids about this invite, they couldn't contain their excitement and joy!I did a little research and discovered that what makes the Zebra Horn Sharks distinct from the rest of the other horn sharks is the Zebra-like vertical stripes across their body, as their name suggests. Although they do not … [Read more...]