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Playdate @ Sentosa’s Palawan Beach

31 October 2009 | Posted in: Daily, Places to Visit | No Comment

We had a nice little playdate with Nic and Will the other day, and spent some three hours under the afternoon sun by the beach!
The kids played and played, while the two moms chatted away.

And.
We …

Vai and his Chipped Tooth Story

30 October 2009 | Posted in: Daily, Parenting | 8 Comments

Now.
THIS is one not-so-good example of what could happen when a 3yo boy :
… refused to listen
… insisted on brushing his own teeth but ended up playing with the water tap and licking his toothpaste …

I’m a Mom: Their Natural Defenses, My Peace of Mind

29 October 2009 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

[Our Everyday Things is in the I’m a Mom online contest! Voting is open till 10 November! Thanks everyone!] And oh btw, comments are disabled for this post ya … ]
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When we parents are asked …

Singapore Writers Festival 2009 : Double Launch of Guai Wu The Chinese Elf & Georgette’s Mooncakes

29 October 2009 | Posted in: Crafts & Activity Ideas for Kids | 2 Comments

As you’re planning your family activities for the weekend, I’d like to point you over to the event happening this coming Saturday, 31 October, 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the Arts House.
Adeline Foo, bestselling children’s book author …

Family. Work. Life. And the challenge of finding the ‘right’ balance

28 October 2009 | Posted in: Food & Health, Inspirational | 9 Comments

If you live in Singapore, it’s common to see people in work suits on the train, on their way back from work, at 11pm!
When I myself was working fulltime, I remember how I would reach …

Making: Styrofoam Tortoise

26 October 2009 | Posted in: Crafts & Activity Ideas for Kids | 6 Comments

I’ve been wanting to post arts and crafts activity ideas for the longest time.
The photos are all there, but somehow the entry keeps getting postponed.
Anyway.
Here’s one today, ie. when Vai and I made our little …

Asia Pacific Blog Awards 2009 : Photos of the Nite!

23 October 2009 | Posted in: Giveaways, Awards & Reviews, In the Media, Video | 6 Comments

[With Julie and Fiona from Asia PR Werkz]
So this is it.
The Awards Nite. At the Pan Pacific Hotel.
And as for the results, … the Best Parenting Blog category was won by … Australia! (childhood101.blogspot.com)
*Congrats Christie!*
So …

Visiting Kuala Lumpur : Getting there from Singapore

21 October 2009 | Posted in: Daily, Places to Visit | 17 Comments

Some weeks ago I wrote about our recent trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and how it was like for the kids and I when we went out and about by ourselves on public trains.
Today, I …

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