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Tag Archives: kids
What Do Kids Like? Through the Generations
When I was a kid the most fun I had was with my cousins, aunties and uncles. Wish I could relive just that part of my childhood. It was so sweet and joyous. We played cards like seven diamonds, ‘crocodile … Continue reading
Posted in Joy, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged children, games, kids, Life, Living, Singapore, teens, toys, tweens
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Anxiety: Why Am I Wired This Way?
My brain has been wired by trauma to always think of the worse possible outcome, so that I can be prepared. I’m constantly in fight or flight mode. It’s a terrible state to be in and I wish I wasn’t … Continue reading
June School Holidays: Dinosaurs Everywhere
I went to two malls and at both places saw Dinosaur exhibits. First at One KM which has an adventure component which looked kinda scary to me – walking a rope with a safety harness far off the ground. And … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged activities, Dinosaur Exhibit, June School Holidays, kids, Malls, ONE KM, Plaza Singapura, Singapore
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Happy Easter
Saw these Easter treats at Marks & Spenser, Raffles City.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged carrots, chocolates, Easter, kids, M&S, rabbits, Raffles City, Singapore, treats, where to buy
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Disney Christmas at Changi Airport
I think the airport is going to be extra crowded with kids just going there to play. There’s a humongous bouncy castle plus disney characters like Mickey and Minnie. Saw this at Terminal 2.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Changi Airport, Christmas, Daily Photo, DIsney, kids, Mickey, Minne, Singapore, Terminal 2
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Finally Did it: River Safari
The River Safari is a mixture of an aquarium and a zoo. I enjoyed the it more than I thought I would. I’m not usually an outdoorsy type of person. My favourite exhibits would be the pandas, red pandas (more … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged aquarium, children, fun, Intagram, kids, likes, monkeys, pandas, River Safari, Singapore, Things To Do
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Peekaboo Books
I love Children’s Books that are well made. Gonna start writing about my favourite ones.
Wish I Had a Playhouse when I was Little…
But back then the back of the couch was fine. There sure are some amazing playhouses in Singapore but they do come with a hefty price tag. Playtents are cheaper (Ikea) but I was attracted to this sturdier pretty one … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged children, kids, playhouse, shopping, Singapore, toddlers
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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
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged apps, babies, fisher-price, free, ipad, iphone, kids, technology, toddlers
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City Square for Kiddie Stuff
These days I’m interested in shopping – if it’s for baby or kiddie stuff. Recently I found that City Square is one such place.
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
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged anxiety, babies, children, happiness, joy, kids, Life, worry
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Children in Hanoi During Tet
The children in Hanoi were enchanting, posing for their parents during the Tet festival. The Vietnamese people seem to be very family oriented and I noticed they were very gentle and loving with their kids. Here were children tucking into … Continue reading
Chinese New Year 2013 in Singapore: What to Do With the Kids?
Wrote about it at Guillaume’s parenting blog, White as Milk. Included details about fun things like lion dances, although my favourite since age 3 has been the dragon dance. There are scheduled events, but the most fun is coming across impromptu … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living, White as Milk
Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY 2013, dragon dance, kids, lion dance, Singapore, Things To Do, travel
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What’s there for Kids at the New Chinatown Point?
Wrote about it at White as Milk. Also shared what disgusting meal I used to love as a kid. You’ll be pretty grossed out. Would love to hear what odd food you favoured as a child that you find disgusting … Continue reading
Enthralled by the Japanese New Year Celebrations at Liang Court
I love the way Liang Court does things and they confirm again and again why they remain my favourite place to hang out. I’m in love with everything Japanese so I may be a tad biased. Every time I come … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2013, best mall, gourmet, japanese, Japanese New Year, kids, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Reese's peanut butter, Singapore, supermarket
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Sofia’s 11 Questions
Another fun interview I did, answering Sofia’s 11 Questions. You can head on over here to check it out.
Posted in Midlife Musings, White as Milk
Tagged fun, interview, kids, Life, parenting, questions, Sofia
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Childhood Activities in the 70’s
These days the activities of children seem to be so commercialized. Wrote about my 70’s childhood and it made me think about simpler days when we made up our games and those lovely sand pits at the playground. Very hard … Continue reading
What is the Most Important Value you Would Teach Your Child?
I feel very strongly about good values. Seems to be lacking sometimes in this material world. Or replaced by lousy ones (good to be aggressive?) in the chase for more power or money which I don’t think is very good … Continue reading
I Adore the Cafes at Cluny Court
I only recently discovered that the new Botanic Gardens entrance is much nearer to Cluny Court than the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre Cafe and the Cafes here are much nicer too. I would come again to Gastronomia Da Paolo and … Continue reading
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Tagged Botanic Gardens MRT, Cafes, Cluny Court, Cold Storage, croissant, cupcake, dining, Food, kids, pet friendly, Restaurants, shops, Singapore, Societe Canteen
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Art by Kids at Bay Front MRT
Took this some time ago and forgot about it. Decided it was time for a short post to appreciate the art at our MRT Stations.
Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies
Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 80's, Architecture, Art, assessment books, Basheer, books, bookstore, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, coffeetable, graphic design, kiasu, kids, myopia, Singapore, stationery, vintage
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Gardens by the Bay: The Cloud Dome
I am so thrilled to find out on twitter that my posts about Gardens by the Bay may actually be useful for someone out there who hasn’t made a visit yet. Before I write about the taller Cloud Dome I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged artificial, Cloud Dome, Crystal, eco friendly, educational, Gardens by the Bay, kids, limestone, secret garden, waterfall
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