Meet Rochee The Friendliest Cockroach at Esplanade's PLAYtime! 2017
There are plenty of good theatre performances catered to older kids, but it is always a challenge to find suitable theatre performances for young children who are a little more sensitive to loud music...
View ArticleFor World Down Syndrome Day - Not Special Needs, Just Human Needs.
Have you seen this short film that has been viewed 5,368,555 times on Facebook (data was taken on 21 Mar 2017 at 10:02 am my timezone)? The hilarious cover of a cat on a man's back with the words "A...
View Article5 tips for enjoying a photo walk with kids
With smartphones and more tech-savvy parents, our kids get behind the cameras earlier than before. Ch went on her first photography trail at an event by Canon Singapore last year. Her school also...
View Article[Giveaway] Aviva Superfundae 2017
AVIVA SUPERFUNDAE - Singapore's largest outdoor party for the family - is a June holiday event that L will always eagerly wait for. We had so much fun at the 2015 and 2016 Aviva Superfundae and there...
View ArticleSave more with new Family Market at honestbee (+ discount)
I have no idea why I have not jumped onto the "honestbee grocery concierge" bandwagon till now. It's about time, I guess, especially since I will be without any domestic help in a month's time.I...
View ArticleMaternity Insurance - Do you really need it?
Guest contributorFaith LiuMy son Aiden was born in 2007. He was distressed during the birth process and pooped in the water bag. Therefore he spent the first few days of his life in an oxygen box in...
View ArticleEctopic pregnancy - A close shave with death
On that eventful day in May 2004, the day started as usual for me. I had been experiencing constant abdominal pains for about 2 weeks and sometimes, diarrhoea and bloatedness too. A General...
View Article[Review & Giveaway] 100% Natural Mambino Organics Personal Care Products for...
Do you have the habit of reading the ingredients list before buying any skincare product? My students used to tell me that I'm weird because I read ingredients lists while I brush my teeth or when...
View ArticleNicolas' Story - A Mom's Dream
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in America. Riding on their campaign, I'm doing my part over here to raise awareness and spread some love for people with Down syndrome, one story at a time....
View ArticleWhat’s With Down Syndrome?
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in America. Riding on their campaign, I'm doing my part over here to raise awareness and spread some love for people with Down syndrome, one story at a time....
View ArticleHow I Look at the World Differently Now
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in America. Riding on their campaign, I'm doing my part over here to raise awareness and spread some love for people with Down syndrome, one story at a time....
View ArticleBe Charmed by Kuching: Best Things to Do in Kuching with Kids
"Congratulations! You are a lucky winner of the AirAsia's T4 Changi Open House Contest! You have won for yourself 2 x flight vouchers to Kuching!", I read aloud.Woohoo! We won air tickets! ... Wait ......
View Article[Review] Why You will Love Floral Garage as Your Favourite Singapore Florist
As our marriage matures, the reality of three kids and being a stay-home-mom started to erode the initial thrills of celebrating anniversaries. We usually get into the day with a simple greeting, but...
View Article[Review & Giveaway] Raising Readers from young with Owl Readers Club
According to the statistics in 2017, Singapore has a 97.2 percent literacy rate among residents aged 15 years and older. That doesn't mean, though, that our reading culture looks as promising. Dr...
View ArticleEulogy for Grandma from her grandchildren
My beloved maternal grandmother, Mdm Chew Siew Hong, fondly known as Ah Ma by all her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 28 Mar 2018. I delivered my first eulogy on behalf of her...
View ArticleMarch Instagram Round-Up
It has been 8 months since we stopped having a stay-in helper. Life has been crazy, well, at least for me, as I have to take over the tasks that used to be done by my helper, on top of what I usually...
View Article[Review] More Comfy Economy Class Travel with Fly LegsUp
The last we flew was in 2013 when K was 2 years old. It was a night flight and K used my lap as her pillow. By the time we reached the Hong Kong International Airport, I couldn't feel my leg anymore...
View ArticleI didn't tell you.
“No one's life is as perfect as their Instagram feed.”Nor their Facebook feed or other social media platforms.Globally, the average daily time people spend on social media platforms is 2 hours and 24...
View Article[Review] Aulora Pants with Kodenshi for a busy Mom
Lower backaches. Stiffness in my joints. Heel pain. These problems have been torturing me for a few years. Sometimes I wonder - are these the costs of fulfilling my Mom responsibilities or the...
View Article[Review] Handmade pizzas by Pizza Delivery Singapore
Who loves pizza? Us! Recently we tried the handcrafted, artisan-style pizzas from Pizza Delivery Singapore. It was a very welcomed change from our usual homecooked meals. I love love, love...
View Article[Review] Sleep well with the Origin Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow
An old Irish proverb says, "A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book." With a good pillow and a mattress that is firm enough to support the whole body, it also elevates the...
View Article[Review] Hassle-free steamboat experience with Steamboat King Singapore
When the day is rainy and cool, which is the best kind of food you will crave for? Is this what you are thinking about?I have found that my comfort food is a piping-hot steamboat meal or anything hot...
View Article[Review] How Shiruto and Aulora Kodenshi socks helped my son's eczema
The state of L's arms during his eczema flares in 2020 How do you feel when you see your child's body like this? My family has struggled with eczema for many years, starting with the adults ourselves...
View ArticleApril is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month and THIS IS MY STORY
So, I've been informed that April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. I guess it's so disruptive to one's quality of life that this has to be listed on the U.S. National Health...
View Article[Review]: Delicious durian cakes and patisseries from The Durian Bakery
Are you a durian lover? I'm glad my family shares the same love as me in this aspect. Even L and K, who didn't particularly favour the fruit initially, have grown to love it after they tasted the Mao...
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