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...]
Ready, Build…Collect! Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection 2014
Lego and Fast Cars...appeal to children and adults alike. Its interesting to note that among the few things that would appeal to any child - boy or girl - would be Lego. In fact, for some, this interest carries on even till adulthood! To commemorate the Singapore Grand Prix 2014, Shell and LEGO have collaborated to launch a set of unique Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection and we’re proud that Singapore is the FIRST and ONLY country in the world that has launched this set of LEGO … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Play@NMS
To kickstart the Children's Season 2014, National Museum of Singapore is officially launching a new wing specially dedicated to children (6 and below) today! Come, let's explore National Museum! Welcome to the all new Play@NMS!Called 'Play@NMS', it is located on the museum’s third floor. Play@NMS features indoor and outdoor play areas where kids can participate in craft activities, pick up art forms such as puppetry and interact with a range of multimedia exhibits.Ms … [Read more...]
Far from the maddening crowd and into the West…
The beautiful SPGG club houseThe March school holidays has just begun and with that, you can imagine most of the kid-friendly attractions in Singapore would be crowded with children and families. Think long snaking queues, and the unexpected hot and hazy weather may just make visits to these supposedly family-friendly places less enjoyable.The Singapore Poly Graduates’ Guildhouse (SPGG) is offering a free one-week trial membership for the public and they are doing it in style: carnival style!Go … [Read more...]
Weekend Wandering: Home Team Festival 2013
If you were to ask Dana what is her ambition, she would tell you she would like to be a police officer when she grows up. Yup, you heard it right - not a doctor, not a dentist, not a teacher but a police officer. So on a laid back Sunday evening, instead of winding down at home, we decided to drive all the way from the west to Singapore Expo just so our daughter can visit the Home Team Festival on its final day.Welcome to the inaugural Home Team Festival!The inaugural festival, … [Read more...]
Weekend Wandering: Dentist for a Day!
I stared into the blinding light, trying to make sense of my surrounding. My eyes quickly focused on a masked face which was approaching me, eagerly... but before I could react, I heard a muffled voice speak through the surgical mask, " Hi Daddy..." her eyes squinted with a wide smile beneath the mask. I smiled in return and replied, " Hi Dana!" but before I could continue, she commanded, " Open your mouth..." I sheepishly obliged as she proceeded to examine my teeth with a mouth mirror … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Whimsical UPicnic 2013
Living in an urbanised city, it takes a conscientious effort to make a picnic happen. That's why we are very appreciative of NTUC UFamily's initiative to host the UPicnic in a bid to get more families to bond over food, fun and memories. This year is the second year that UPicnic is organised and we were delighted that it's only a stone's throw away from our home at West Coast Park. It sounds like an absurd idea to picnic in this intense heat that we are experiencing but all the families who were … [Read more...]
The River Beckons – Our Visit to River Safari Singapore!
We brought the kids to visit Singapore newest attraction, the River Safari (河川生态园) on Saturday. It is conveniently located right beside our award-winning Singapore Zoo but not to be confused with the Night Safari though which showcases nocturnal animals. River Safari is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park in the world. The exuberant pair - Caleb and DanaHere in Singapore, children (and even adults) have a very hazy concept of what rivers are (For example, how many of us … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Kids can Bowl!
We spent a fun-filled and memorable Sunday celebrating cousin Hayley's 7th Birthday, engaged in a fun sport - Bowling! It was Dana's very 1st time at the bowling alley and she was highly thrilled! Daddy and Mommy had this assumptions that bowling is suitable for older kids (i.e. teenagers) and adults but judging by the laughter and enthusiasm we witnessed today, we couldn't be more wrong - kids find the game irresistible.Brightly furbished Lobby...We were very pleasantly surprised to … [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...]