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“Thanks” to today’s gadgets, more and more kids tend to say, “I don’t know what I’m good at. I don’t know what I like. I’m not interested in anything actually.” (But somehow they are interested …

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Featuring : Water Resistant ‘Squids Sunglasses’

29 August 2014 | Posted in: Daily | No Comment

 
Here’s one of Anya’s must-bring items when we go out and about : her Squids sunglasses =)
They fit so well, and guess what?
They come in different colours and in smaller sizes too, like, for children …

Making: ‘Sewing’ Activity For Three-Year-Olds

27 August 2014 | Posted in: Crafts & Activity Ideas for Kids | 2 Comments

 
Our three-year-old Brie saw me did some sewing the other day.
And she was curious.
She saw the needle and thread going in and out, yet she knew (read: was taught) how she couldn’t touch them just …

Brie : 3 Years, 3 Months

25 August 2014 | Posted in: Daily | No Comment

 
Four days ago, our little Brie turned 3 years and 3 months old.
Here are some quick updates on her:
She speaks quite fluently in Indonesian.
She knows her colours, and is learning the alphabets.
She loves to hug …

Vai’s 8th Birthday (and His Request for a Lego Cake!)

22 August 2014 | Posted in: Daily | 6 Comments

 
The day that our little man has been waiting for finally arrived!
Two days ago, Vai turned EIGHT! =)
He’s been talking about it since last month.
What kind of cake will Mommy be making? Can I please …

Parenting : Young Children Absorb Everything They See and Hear

19 August 2014 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

 
Who do our young children spend their most time with everyday?
Mommy? Grandparents? Nanny?
(Or, TV? Electronic Media, like iPads?)

Ever realise that children, especially young children, love to imitate the behaviours of people around them?
Especially those whom …

Making : Sheep and Lamb Painting on Canvas

18 August 2014 | Posted in: Daily, Inspirational | No Comment

 
Here’s one of Anya’s drawings, before she went and painted it on canvas.
And you know what?
For some weird reason, after seeing this drawing, I had the urge to paint on canvas – just something. Anything!
It’s …

Cling On, and Believe!

14 August 2014 | Posted in: Inspirational | No Comment
Cling On, and Believe!

Two days ago, I read a text message from a friend.
And I felt a surge of sadness.
I joined hundreds and thousands, perhaps millions others, who are saddened by the news of Robin Williams’ death.
While he …

Displaying our Family’s ArtWorks

11 August 2014 | Posted in: Daily | 4 Comments

 
Since we moved to Jakarta, I must say the walls at our home are pretty much … empty.
We’ve been wanting to display photo frames and some of our paintings on the walls, but we just …

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