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My Favourite Free iPad Apps for Toddlers

Ironically after writing a post about the hazards of being connected (due to the ease and portability of devices), I also wrote about my favourite free ipad apps for toddlers. Yes there are advantages we can’t ignore and we have … Continue reading

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Happiness Gift that Banishes Negativity for a While

I need an off switch for my mind. Here I am, awake at 4am and unable to go back to sleep due to worry. What better to do than to compose a blog post. Haven’t been updating the blog lately … Continue reading

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How Far Back Can You Remember?

Would love to hear about your earliest childhood memories and what age you were at the time. It seems most people can only recall as far back as age 6. Makes me wonder if there are suppressed memories. Wrote about … Continue reading

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My Darling Nieces

Love my nieces beyond words. Just one smile from them can last me for days. Even when they are grouchy they are so cute. When they are in distress you just want to make it better. Life is so much … Continue reading

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Being An Aunt

In a world that’s pretty mum centric it can sometimes be lonely to be just the aunt.  But I am so utterly grateful for the chance to be one. Share my thoughts about it here. My own life wouldn’t be … Continue reading

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National Night

A witty satirical music video by Mentos which makes fun of our government’s anxiety that Singaporeans are not producing enough babies. To me it also might be poking fun at sexist rap videos (I take it that way or some … Continue reading

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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum

I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum.  Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading

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Lovely Ann Siang Hill: Little Drom Store, Kki, Wild Child & Wood in the Books

My new favourite area is Duxton Hill, but Ann Siang Hill is pretty sweet as well. Our first stop was the Little Drom Store which includes Kki. All within the same charming store. The little cakes blew me away with … Continue reading

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I’m Excited about my New Adventure at White as Milk

I am really thrilled that Guillaume of White as Milk (WAM) invited me to contribute on his blog. The best part? He was totally fine with me being a hermit & wanting to remain anonymous (most people would think that … Continue reading

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Helsinki’s Biggest Mall: Stockmann (& My Thoughts about Culture)

I am sure Singaporeans will be interested to know about the malls in Helsinki. Well the biggest one in Finland is Stockmann. I noticed loads of mums and kids in this and other malls. In Helsinki, there were mums pushing … Continue reading

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Vanity Fair October 2011: Angelina Jolie with Zahara & Vivienne (and about her writing a script in 2 days)

This was the only photo released but it looks magical. The balloons, Vivienne sucking her thumb and Zahara’s glorious locks. You can read more about the new Angelina Jolie interview at Vanity Fair, where she refutes rumours of a wedding, … Continue reading

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Padma Lakshmi’s Daughter Krishna in a Purple Pavadai

{via Celebrity Baby Scoop} More photos of the cute tot Krishna at Celebrity Baby Scoop. Thought it was interesting that her pavadai was knee length, but it would make sense for a toddler who might trip over a long skirt. … Continue reading

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Zahara and Shiloh are little mummies to the Twins in London

Just adore this photo of Shiloh holding the hand of Knox and Zahara minding Vivienne. Could this family get any cuter? Check out all the photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop, who always have the top scoop when it comes to … Continue reading

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Ann Curry overwhelmed by Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets

I can’t help but be fascinated by this story. There is no denying that Nadya Suleman’s children seem healthy and beautiful, but how does anyone managed with that many kids and no financial means. The anxiety that must produce every … Continue reading

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Paris, Prince and Blanket Jackson

Paris is a real beauty and Blanket looks the most like Michael. He’s a cutie pie. More photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop where these great shots are from. Here are more photos at the Daily Mail, showing that Michael’ kids … Continue reading

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I Adore Marion Broderick’s Pink Dress

You wouldn’t expect Sarah Jessica Parker’s kids to be any less fashionably dressed. I absolutely love this classic pink dress with smocking. Reminds me of the beautiful dresses we wore in the 70’s. It’s just so sweet on the cute … Continue reading

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Beautiful Celebrity Tots Stella Luna and Nahla

Stella Luna is just a cutie patootie. Love how her parents, Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery, dress her. Lots more photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop. Nahla Aubrey has such a unique and beautiful look. Love how she’s playing with the … Continue reading

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The Whole Jolie-Pitt Clan in New Orleans

I find the Jolie-Pitt family just fascinating. Beautiful and fascinating.  And I love that Angelina Jolie wears flip-flops. {via: Celebrity Baby Scoop} {via Just Jared} Brad Pitt dyed his hair brown for his next movie, but he definitely looks better … Continue reading

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Vivienne Jolie is my Favourite Jolie Pitt

I love frowny babies. They make my ovaries ache. {via Just Jared} Vivienne Jolie looks so much more like big sister Shiloh now. But Shiloh definitely looks more like her dad while Vivienne looks like mum. I also love Angelina … Continue reading

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P.S. Cafe at Ash Park – No Children Allowed

I hope no one throws bricks at me, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if no teens were allowed either and then it would be a truly adult place. I would love a place for old fogies like myself, but I … Continue reading

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The Widening Income Gap in Singapore is Worrying

Unless you’re rich, you would probably be among the people who are worried about the rising housing prices and the cost of everything else in Singapore.  Retirement does not seem plausible at all, which is why most people struggle in … Continue reading

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In Vietnam, it’s the Year of the Cat, not the Rabbit

When my sister planned this short family trip to Ho Chi Minh City over the Chinese New Year break, we expected to just be holed up in the hotel and not see anything much and purely having a relaxing time. … Continue reading

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