Collecting Magic From Stamps to Wand – Harry Potter Themed Exhibit @...
Earlier this year, we visited Singapore Philatelic Museum and were impressed by their Peanuts Gang and More Than Monkeys exhibits. As the year came to an end, the museum continued to impress us with...
View ArticleChristmas Gingerbread House Workshop @ Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
How would you like to have a Gingerbread House to decorate your home this Christmas? Better yet, one that is made by your own kids – Surely that would impress your guests! Good news. The popular Kids...
View ArticleShinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo) in Autumn
Compared to other regions in Japan, Tokyo‘s autumn arrives slightly later. So for us Singaporeans with children who can only travel during the school holidays from late November till end of the year,...
View ArticlePreventing tooth decay in children with Sunstar and Kidzania Singapore
On 29-30 October 2016, Singaporeans and Japanese celebrated 50 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations with SG50 Japan Matsuri, a two-days festival held at Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road. We were...
View ArticleMind Games – Board Games Cafe for Families (Westgate)
I think it has been more 10 years ago? (Yeah, I’m old.) I just started work with a group of like-minded and equally young (then) colleagues. One of our favourite places to destress after work was at...
View ArticleSafari Zoo Run 2017 Discount Code + Giveaway!
As Friends of the Wildlife members, we have been to Singapore Zoo A LOT. Half the time when we’re there, the boys are running around the zoo in excitement, and I’m like screaming, “Don’t run! Watch...
View ArticleMeiji Jingu Gaien Gingko Festival (Tokyo)
When it comes to koyo (autumn foliage) in Japan, it is not all about the classic red momiji (acer / maple tree). Another popular type of autumn foliage you can find in Japan is the ichou (gingko tree)...
View ArticleWingStop (Suntec City) Opening Special – 50% off second combo!
Suntec City is one of my favourite malls to visit with the kids. I know I just said last week that Westgate is one of my favourite malls. But I can have more than one favourite malls, can’t I? Surely...
View ArticleMerry Medley @ Gardens by the Bay
I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already! At the start of the year, I signed up for Friends of the Gardens annual pass and made a resolution to visit every single seasonal floral display at the...
View ArticleTokyo German Village Winter Illumination
I have been to several illumination events in central Tokyo, but after visiting the likes of Kobe Luminarie (which was one of the first illuminaton event I visited in Japan – clearly I set the bar too...
View ArticleFestive Dining @ Aquamarine (Marina Mandarin)
As the year comes to an end, we start looking forward to gatherings and feasting. Restaurants all over roll out festive menus, and we fill our tummies with turkeys and ham while the kids look forward...
View ArticleCapella Singapore’s Festive Family Tea Experience
If you can’t get away from Singapore this Christmas, here’s a festive high tea experience that would make you feel like you have been transported out of Singapore. At Capella Singapore, you can escape...
View ArticleClip ‘n Climb Indoor Rock-Climbing Park – Tips for visiting with Kids
Indoor playgrounds, I have been to plenty. Indoor trampoline park, checked. Indoor rock-climbing park? Now that’s a novelty – at least for the kids. The boys had done many mini rock-climbing at...
View Article{Review + Giveaway} My Little Giant – So much more than just an indoor...
I used to say that all the fun in Singapore were concentrated in the East. I changed my mind. It seems that now, all the fun is moving to the wild wild West, specifically Jurong East. Video Source:...
View ArticleYunomori Onsen – 5 things you need to know about visiting with kids
Everyone knows how much our family loves going to Japan. Even the boys know that. So when I told the boys that we were going to an onsen, they were like, “Are we going to Japan???” Sorry to burst...
View ArticleBYKidO – The MUST-HAVE membership for indoor playground lovers
I remembered when MF was still a toddler, we used to hang out at indoor playgrounds all the time. At that time, I was holding on to a membership card to almost every indoor playground there was. No...
View ArticleKidzania Singapore – Intermediates’ Guide to Visiting like a Pro
When Kidzania Singapore first opened, we were there as ‘Kidzania virgins’ and wrote a Beginner’s Guide to Kidzania Singapore to help fellow newbies figure their way around the attraction. Since then,...
View Article{Giveaway} What’s up this holidays at Pororo Park Singapore?
Pororo Park Singapore recently celebrated their first year anniversary! I can’t believe it’s only been a year since we first visited Pororo Park Singapore. Felt like a looooong time back, but it just...
View Article8 ways for kids to make friends when travelling
Children are curious by nature. Less cautious and more open-minded than us adults, they are able to transcend language barriers and make friends when presented with the opportunity to. Over our...
View ArticleAchievers Arts @ Our Tampines Hub
Our Tampines Hub is fast becoming one of my favourite hangouts. And they are only in Phase 1 right now, with just a fraction of the facilities ready. Already, I think it’s crazy happening. I was...
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