Food reunites people. In Singapore, where everyone proclaims to be a foodie, it's not uncommon to hear people use food as a conversation starter to break the ice. In this part of the world, we ask "Have you eaten?" instead of 'How's the weather today?". In Asia, food often carry special significances and it's almost unthinkable if a happy occasion is found lacking of food. For example, we distribute red eggs to loved ones after a child's birth to celebrate the couple's fertility; we eat … [Read more...]
In the mood for love…
It's Valentine's Day this weekend. Even if you, like us, have no plans for a lavish celebration, here's a fun 'Love Box' which you can easily assemble with 10 minutes for a good friend, colleague or spouse. Simply grab hold of a recycled shoe/gift box, and in it, place the following items:In the mood for love...1. A Tabletop Photo Frame (from Ikea) - for displaying your fav photo taken together2. A Booklet of Love Coupons (home printed) - to show your affection … [Read more...]
Dana’s 5th Birthday Bowling Party – Princess & the Pins!
Each year, we would start brainstorming for Dana's birthday party after CNY. This year is no different except that I have yet to blog about her 5th Birthday celebration held last year. It was a fun bowling party which Daddy aptly named 'Princess & the Pins'.The invitation card We spent several weekends doing site recces for suitable bowling alleys for kids' party (SAFRA Toa Payoh Bowl- large, clean and new premise but carpark is woe on weekends; Singapore Poly Clubhouse Bowl - ample … [Read more...]
Glimpses of CNY 2014
I posted on Facebook that I'm a 'old-body' at heart. Of all the festivals, I look forward to Chinese New Year the most. The significance of spring cleaning, away with the old and welcoming of the new; the acts of giving home a new coat of paint, new light bulbs, new curtains, bedsheets and for family members, new sets of towels, clothes and shoes. These kept me busy in anticipation for weeks. But nothing rejuvenates me more than the coming together of loved ones - aunties, uncles, cousins, … [Read more...]
Festive Greetings to usher in the Year of the Horse!
Counting down to the arrival of the Lunar New Year. As we enter the last days of spring cleaning and getting our homes ready to welcome guests, here are '8' auspicious greetings our kids can use when they go visiting!骏马迎春,(jùn mǎ yíng chūn : As the handsome horse gallops to welcome Spring) 1. 祝你龙马精神(lóng mǎ jīng shén : we wish you great health & vitality) 2. 事事马到成功(mǎ dào chéng gōng : speedy sucess in all your endeavours)3. 金马玉堂(jīn mǎ yù táng : gold, silver … [Read more...]
Dana’s 1st Music Recital
Friday the 13th, 2013 will go down in history with a special significance for my family. It was Dana's 1st music recital after taking piano lessons for a year. She was invited to play at the Christmas Concert at The Arts House. Daddy couldn't be more pleased as he believes that music is to be performed and enjoyed by an audience. We thank God that Dana was given such an exposure and it was made more memorable that Daddy accompanied Dana on two duets! A befitting venue for a … [Read more...]
Angels on Assignment: The Year End Concert
'Christmas isn't Christmas....till it happens in your heart....somewhere deep inside you, is where Christmas really starts'....That is the finale song at Dana's Kindergarten Concert yesterday. An apt song now that it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with malls decked in Christmas lights, carols and festive decoration, all mighty eager to cash in on the yuletide season. The concert put up by Dana's K1 and K2 friends brought us around the world to see how different countries … [Read more...]
Daddy & Dana Duet – Caribbean Carnival
Singapore is a developed and affluent nation. With that comes abundant opportunities and resources for our children to acquire skills and knowledge that many kids in other parts of the world have little access to.Parents here are therefore confronted with a unique 'first-world' problem associated with outsourcing. We shuttle our children from one enrichment to another, complete one accessment book after another, hothouse the kids from … [Read more...]
Daddy & Dana Duet – Rufus
Dana has been learning piano for close to a year now and becoming more proficient in sight reading. It gives us immense delight to hear her tinkle away at the piano whenever we're home. During one of the regular evening piano practices last week, Daddy and Dana decided to bless me with this beautiful duet. For Daddy, the day has arrived much faster than he had expected - being able to duet with his precious princess. I believe his heart must have swelled twice its capacity that … [Read more...]
To Teachers with Love…
Dana came home from school last week and excitedly reminded me that we need to get gifts for Teachers' Day. So Mommy decided that this year, we will bless the teachers with something simple but heartfelt. I involved Dana in the preparation of these homemade Double Berries Jams - from dicing the fruits, stirring them continuously to bring to a boil, to placing the finishing touch by sticking the gift tags on. We hope that as the teachers relish the jams (with bread, scones, waffles or … [Read more...]
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