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| SINGAPORE KIDS PLACES |
| Hi, my name is Milly and I am an Aussie living in beautiful Singapore. You could say that living outside of Australia has become my profession, having lived in London, HK, Beijing and now Singapore. I love exploring and this blog is a place where I can share all the great places I have discovered in Singapore over the past two and a half years. Enjoy reading! |
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| CeeJay's-the New Playgroup at Turf City |
| 2008-09-23 22:39:49 |
If you are looking for a fun, relaxed, creative playgroup to bring your toddler along to, then CeeJay's could be your dream come true. Set in the lovely grounds of Swallows and Amazons at Turf City, coordinator Cathy West says she feels parents need somewhere they can bring their toddlers so they can "interact, explore, play and have fun together in a relaxed, safe, supportive and stimulating environment".CeeJay's is certainly providing all these things. I tagged along this week and found 7 very happy toddlers and mums enjoying the activities. Cathy doesn't want the sessions to be too structured, with too many rules, but she does include such things as story time and circle time with interactive songs and games. New elements will be introduced every week, and some regular ones repeated ...
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| Visit to the Singapore Biennale 2008 |
| 2008-09-22 09:04:21 |
Maya sitting on one of Ngoc Duong Pham's MaggotsEl naufragio de los hombres (The wreck of men), by Charly Nijensohn Knitted scooter, part of Tropicana, by E Chen I'm not Expensive by Yong Deok Leedetail from Zadok Ben-Davis's BlackfieldOn Saturday we headed to City Hall to view the art displayed there as part of the Singapore Biennale. It shows my ignorance of Singapore, but I didn't know this building existed, even though there is an MRT station named after it. According to the Biennale blurb, it is a "landmark" building and was where Admiral Mountbatten accepted surrender of the Japanese army in 1945 and also where Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew proclaimed self-government for Singapore in 1959, and then announced that Singapore was an independent republic in 1965.The huge building housed th...
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| Fun This Weekend |
| 2008-09-19 22:39:47 |
These are the images by Spanish artist Isaac Montaya, entitled "Fantasmas"(Phantoms), displayed outside Raffles City as part of the Singapore Biennale 2008. The first picture is on a large scale and is familiar and comforting. Look through the red and blue filters and the layered images which convey tragedy become evident. Here are some suggestions for this weekend, 20th and 21st September, 2008.LITTLE INDIA LIGHT-UPFrom this weekend Little India will be aglow with dazzling lights and decorations. This is the beginning of the celebrations for Deepavali, the most important date on the Hindu calender. Indian oil lamps are lit to thank the Gods for happiness, knowledge, health and wealth received. From the junction of Serangoon and Bukit Timah Roads to the junction of Serangoon and Lavender R...
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| Raffles Hotel Photos |
| 2008-09-17 06:59:15 |
I had a little wander around Raffles Hotel this afternoon. I am always taken by the colonial elegance and grace of the buildings. The proportions are perfect, and the lush gardens make it a very beautiful, peaceful oasis right in the centre of town. I hope these photos portray this. For more Singapore Kids Places, go to home page by clicking here
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| Readers' Special Weekend |
| 2008-09-15 10:14:34 |
Here is the first of a series I am starting featuring my readers' weekend. Everyone in Singapore has their own favourite places to go and things to do, and with children especially it is always great to have a recommendation before heading out.My first featured family is Kelly and Grant Hauber, and their two children Alaina (6 years) and Duncan (4 years). Kelly and Grant grew up in New York State, USA, and have been living in Singapore for almost 3 years. Thanks Kelly for all the great tips!The Hauber family's weekend by Kelly Hauber Our weekends are usually pretty busy and we make sure we do plenty of things as a family. We have recently moved to Serangoon Gardens and the Country Club is a stone's throw away so we make good use of the pool and facilities there. Alaina has a swimming lesso...
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| EastCoastLife Competition |
| 2008-09-14 22:40:43 |
One of my favourite Singapore bloggers, EastCoastLife, is holding a super competition over the next 5 weeks. Open to anyone living in Singapore (including me!), ECL is giving away a 60" LG HD Plasma TV. This humongous TV isn't in the stores yet, and is the latest in Plasma technology. All you have to do to enter the competition is read EastCoastLife and answer 10 questions which appear in a post every now and then over the next 5 weeks (from 15th September to 25 October 2008, 12 midnight). The blog is fascinating and always a good read. I've learnt a lot about Singapore and the Chinese culture here through reading the blog, so get over there and enjoy (click on the link above)! Good luck and pass on the word!For more Singapore Kids Places, go to home page by clicking here
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| Weekend Photos |
| 2008-09-13 08:17:46 |
As mentioned in the last post, there are plenty of things to do in Singapore this weekend. We visited Boat Quay and Clarke Quay last night and I took some pictures with my super new SLR camera (Nikon D60). I am still learning how to use all the functions, so the photos are a little disappointing, but hopefully in time my skills will improve. It is such a departure from using a small point-and-shoot camera; I think I need some lessons! The Ancient Civilization Museum Parliament House from Boat Quay Rabbit Lantern I was born in the year of the Horse... Stalls on the bridge at Clarke QuayFor more Singapore Kids Places, go to home page by clicking here
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| What to do with kids this weekend in Singapore |
| 2008-09-12 00:30:37 |
image by sgczhao If you are looking for something child-friendly to do this weekend in Singapore, here are a few suggestions I think could make for a very fun weekend. There is actually lots going on in Singapore at the moment, so lets get out there and enjoy what Singapore as to offer. If anyone else has some suggestions, feel free to comment.MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL BY THE RIVERThis weekend is your last chance to catch some free entertainment by the river. Between 4pm and 12am there will be a variety of performances and exhibitions, including lantern displays, cultural performances, calligraphy and a sing-a-long.River Promenade, beside Central Shopping Mall, until SundayHARI RAYA @ THE CITYCome and enjoy cultural performances and interactive exhibits at the Malay Heritage Museum. On Saturday...
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| Historical Chinatown |
| 2008-09-10 03:37:54 |
Detail form the doors of the Thian Hock Keng Temple The other day I had a short wander around Chinatown. Not the usual streets around Chinatown MRT, like Pagoda, Mosque and Smith Street, but along Maxwell Road, Cecil Street and Telok Ayer Street. I love this part of Chinatown. There are loads of typical shophouses all well maintained, with small offices inside, a splattering of restaurants and eatng houses, some interesting shops, and some very historic temples, Mosques, and Chinese Clan houses.Before land reclamation, Telok Ayer Street was actually the coastal road along the bay. Boats used to moor in Telok Ayer Bay waiting to get fresh water, carried by bullock carts, from a well at Ann Siang Hill, where you can still walk today.It was the primary area set aside by Sir Stamford Raffles f...
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| Singapore F1 no big deal? |
| 2008-09-09 20:22:36 |
by itismoi I was surprised to read the other day that a survey the Straits Times did last week found that 58% of people surveyed had no clue when the Singapore Grand Prix would be held (28th September 2008, with practice days on 26th and 27th). The fact that it is the first Asian street circuit Grand Prix, and the first ever night race, doesn't seem to have caught people's imaginations. The feeling is that there has been little publicity for the event, and no pre-event promotions. At the Chingay Parade in February there was an F1 car giving an exciting and very noisy demonstration, and at the Singapore Science Centre until October 31 there is a special exhibition titled "The Science Of F1". But friends of mine visited over the weekend and were very disappointed. There is meant to be a vari...
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| Sesame Street comes to Borders, Page One |
| 2008-09-05 04:41:05 |
Putumayo Kids is launching a new CD/DVD set, Sesame Street Playground featuring music from around the world. To celebrate the latest in their "Playground" series of CDs, Putumayo Kids will be holding two special events here in Singapore.Join musicians and storytellers for a fun-filled afternoon which will give children a taste of the lively musical journey through Sesame Street productions.Time Out, New York called the CD a "delightful multilingual collection of songs from foreign productions." There are foreign interpretations of classic Sesame Street songs, such as a Chinese Language "Rubber Duckie" and variations on the show’s unforgettable theme (e.g., Holland’s “Sesamstraat”). The 2-disc set includes a CD with 13 fun songs and a DVD with 5 music videos.If you haven't listened ...
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| Urban Myth thriving in Singapore |
| 2008-09-01 11:19:24 |
The other day I received an alarming email from a friend. It was addressed to "all parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, teachers, etc....for your immediate attention!" Of course this got my attention. This is how the email read:"This is a new drug known as 'strawberry quick'There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy that sizzles and 'pops' in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out to kids in school yards. They are calling it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.Kids are ingesting this thinking that it is candy and being rushed off to emergency in dire condition. It also comes in chocolate, peanut butter, cola, cher...
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| Lanterns by the River |
| 2008-09-01 06:12:19 |
Here are some more pictures of the lanterns down by Clarke Quay. You can view them until 14th September.For more Singapore Kids Places, go to home page by clicking here
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| Clarke Quay Aglow with Lanterns |
| 2008-08-30 22:49:33 |
We were lucky enough to catch the Japanese Kanto Lantern performance last night outside Central at Clarke Quay. We were amazed at the skill of the performers as they balanced the Kanto (45 lanterns hung on a huge bamboo frame) without gripping the poles, placing them on the palms of their hands, raising them higher above their heads and then balancing these heavy bamboo poles on their foreheads, shoulders and lower backs. The large Kanto can weigh up to 50kgs. All this is accompanied by the lovely sound of the Japanese flute and the huge drums that never stop beating.This performance actually comes from the Akita Kanto Festival in Japan. Akito City is in the northeastern region of Japan, and every August they hold this festival to ask for an abundant grain harvest. It has become a symbol o...
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| Hello Kitty theme for Lanterns |
| 2008-08-30 04:34:29 |
Some of last year's lanternsThis year to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the lanterns at the Chinese Garden are featuring Hello Kitty and friends participating in various sporting races. The myriad of races include car racing, sailboat racing, tricycle racing and much, much more! I am presuming this is to tie in with the Olympics as well as the Singapore Grand Prix being held on the 26th September, and I am sure the lanterns will be pretty, but I am finding it hard to get excited about Hello Kitty riding a tricycle.Of course Hello Kitty is hugely popular in Asia, and if it ever stops raining I will try to catch the lanterns and try a few mooncakes. There will also be cultural entertainment from China and plenty of F&B stalls.Last year the lanterns depicted huge fish, penguins, and o...
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| Festivals Galore in Singapore |
| 2008-08-27 23:01:53 |
image by -wh- Living in Singapore is a great education on world religions. The wonderful thing about Singapore is the way Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Jews all live side-by-side and tolerate each other's beliefs. The oldest Hindu Temple (Sri Mariamman Temple, dating back to 1843) in Singapore is in the heart of Chinatown, and the two minute drive between River Valley Road and Oxley Rise will take you past two Hindu Temples (Sri Donaayuthapani and Sri Thendayuthapani Temples), a Catholic Church (Church of the Sacred Heart), and a Synagogue (Chesed El Synagogue).This is a busy time of the year for the different communities in Singapore (and worldwide). The Holy month of Ramadan is about to start (1 September until 30 September) and the ho...
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| Primary Schools in Singapore |
| 2008-08-26 07:38:23 |
image by Purple_manIf anyone is interested in a very interesting and comprehensive report on how to choose the right Primary School in Singapore (local system) please take the time to visit Dominique Goh's blog, From Dominique's Desk, and download her free e-book. Until I read the report I hadn't realised how complicated the system here is for selecting a primary school.She explains the difference between affiliated and non-affiliated schools, and that some schools are taught in Chinese. There are single and dual session schools, Religious affiliated and clan affiliated schools, co-ed and single sex schools, and schools which support special needs children.Dominique runs through the costs related to schooling as well...
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| First Day of School |
| 2008-08-25 08:24:29 |
Here are my angels in their school uniforms. Ben's is swamping him a bit, but hopefully it will last more than a year (although he'll probably have a sudden growth spurt now that he's started school). Maya was being a great big sister today, she even dressed Ben in his uniform. She is quite protective of him, as you can see from the photo, and was filling him in on all the rules and regulations of Chatsworth. Of course he already knew it all, and just replied, "I know that...I know that".I didn't cry saying goodbye to him, and thankfully he didn't cry either. But as he was settling into his new classroom I did have one moment of panic. He asked where Maya was and if he could go and find her. I think he just realised that there was no one he knew in the cla...
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| Back to School |
| 2008-08-23 08:56:07 |
image by kefuoe Wow, my kids are starting back at school on Monday after what seems like MONTHS of holidays. I actually pulled Ben out of his Kindergarten after the second of four terms as I knew he was to start Chatsworth International School before his third term of Kindergaten had finished. This meant that he really has had months of holidays.As an expat living in Singapore with pre-school/primary aged children at different schools, one of the most annoying things is holidays not coinciding. For us it always meant pulling Ben out of Kindergaten for a couple of weeks if we wanted to go on holiday as a family. This doesn't really matter for him, but when you're over the top fees for a 4 year old's kindy, it starts to get irksome.The Singapore schools foll...
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| Fun at Fidgets |
| 2008-08-20 00:44:03 |
Ben and his friend had a great time playing at Fidgets the other day. We haven't spent much time here in the past, but Ben has been to a birthday party here and wanted to visit again. The draw for the children is the large space-good room to run around, unlike at Go-Go Bambini which can get a little congested.The space meant that a small gang of boys formed and they proceeded to chase each other around for the best part of two hours. This is a great way to wear them out! There are also some steep slides at Fidgets and the equipment has plenty of obstacles and climbing structures to keep them entertained for a couple of hours. There are also separate areas for toddlers, and some Little Tikes cars which the boys had a go on, although really I think they are getting too big, don't you?Fo...
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| My Time as a Singapore Tourist is up...until the next visitor |
| 2008-08-18 05:22:11 |
Bec left early this morning which was sad but inevitable. We have had a great time visiting some of the sights in Singapore and also visiting Sibu Island, Malaysia. It was so great to spend time with an old friend with whom I share so much common history.There are a few things on my list which we didn't manage to do, but in all, we did plenty, and as it was Bec's second visit, it wasn't a big deal to skip a few things.Here's what we did manage to do:Walked in McRitchie ReservoirAte Dosai in Little IndiaLooked at animals at Night SafariLooked at birds at Jurong Bird ParkLooked at Singapore under construction from the Singapore FlyerHad a swim at the local poolTraveled to Sentosa via Monorail and then watched Sentosa 4D Magix Show and rode the Luge/Sky...
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| Being a Tourist in Singapore is Exhausting! |
| 2008-08-07 10:37:51 |
We have been busy tourists trying to fit everything in while Bec is here from Australia, and I must say that being tour guide is exhausting! Everything is pretty spread out and we are reliant on taxis to get us almost everywhere. One day I will drum up enough courage to hire a car for a few days and see the island that way.Since my last post we have been for the swim (tick), visited the Night Safari (tick), taken a ride on the Singapore Flyer (tick), been to the Jurong Bird Park (not on the list), and had a masala dosai in Little India (tick). Today is rest day before we head to our favourite child-friendly resort, Sea Gypsy, in Malaysia for four nights.All the outings have been lots of fun. The Night Safari is a hi...
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| Places to visit when friends come to stay |
| 2008-08-03 11:29:52 |
My dear friend Rebecca is visiting from Australia for two weeks so we are planning out sightseeing itinerary. Today we visited Din Tai Fung in the Paragon and ate delicious Shanghainese pork dumplings. These delicate dumplings are my favourite food in the world and Din Tai Fung do some of the best I have tried in Singapore. For a great review of the restaurant chain click on this link:http://superfinefeline.blogspot.com/2008/05/la-mian-xiao-long-bao-din-tai-fung.htmlWe waddled out after overstuffing ourselves (unlike the dumplings which were definitely not overstuffed) and took a taxi to McRitchie Reservoir for a much needed walk. This was lovely. We spotted a family of macaque monkeys playing in the trees, a couple of monitor lizards and lots of turtles. It was great to show Rebecca this ...
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| We made it to Petrosains |
| 2008-08-01 09:05:14 |
We were still keen to visit the Petrosains Discovery Centre after our aborted attempt the other day, so we decided to try again. Second time around we got there earlier and were able to go straight in. This is obviously a popular place for school trips, but the groups didn't bother us. The kids loved the ride at the beginning; a bit like a slow roller coaster with slide shows about Malaysia and it's people as we travelled through the dark tunnel. In fact the whole centre was full of interesting, interactive exhibits.Most of the exhibits are related to Petronas and the petroleum industry in some way, so we learnt about where oil comes from, how it is refined, what kinds of products it makes, and there was some lovely propaganda telling us how Petronas cares for the environment and how we co...
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| Short Break in Kuala Lumpur |
| 2008-07-29 10:24:47 |
We flew to Kuala Lumpur yesterday, following hubby who is here for work. As the international schools are still on holidays in Singapore it was a good opportunity to do the short trip, and I don't need much excuse to visit Malaysia. Even though the flight from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur is less than an hour long, the actual journey takes half the day. The traveling to Changi Airport, two hours at the airport before the flight, and then the hour's taxi journey from KL airport into Kula Lumpur all adds up to almost 5 hours. Some of my friends prefer the express coach service from Singapore because of this and I can see their point, although 5 hours on a coach with children is not my idea of fun. My sister and her family did the journey by train, but the...
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| Healthier Kids' Food in Restaurants |
| 2008-07-25 10:24:42 |
image by foreversouls Two local restaurants; Globetrotters and the chain, Swensens, have just received some good press. The Straits Times reported that they are have "pledged to provide healthier dishes for children in a programme organised by the Health Promotion Board". This means that the meals will contain less salt and butter, more vegetables and less fried food.We all know that "kids' menu" usually means chicken nuggets, hamburgers, fries and pizza. I find it frustrating when I try to instill healthy eating habits at home, and then taking the kids out for a meal means they are eating food that is high in fat and salt and low in nutrition. When restaurants resort to these easy options it tells me they don't really care ab...
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| Dempsey Hill Carnival |
| 2008-07-24 11:12:41 |
image by Bill GraceyMediaCorp's Kids Central is organising the Dempsey Hill Carnival this Sunday, 27th July. The main attraction is a talent contest to find Dempsey Hill's Young Superstar! So if you have a child under 14 years who is dying to show off his or her singing, dancing, acting or whatever talent, this is the place for them. Pre-registration is essential, so go to the MediaCorp website to download a form. Go-Go Bambini is giving away goodie bags to the first 100 children to register for the talent show. They are also offering all day entrance for $12 per child, so except it to be madness in there.There will be game stalls at the carnival and all the goodies like popcorn and fair...
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| Kent Ridge Park, HortPark, and beyond |
| 2008-07-21 11:57:43 |
We wanted to do a walk on Sunday afternoon-the weather was cool and overcast and I'd been reading a bit about HortPark and the new walkway connecting it to Telok Blangah Hill. It is possible to do a 9km scenic walk from Kent Ridge Park all the way to Mount Faber, although this is a little ambitious with children. We decided to start at Kent Ridge Park and see how far we got. We ended up doing about 3.7km, finishing at the Henderson Waves, the tallest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It's just over 1km to HortPark from Kent Ridge Park, then another 2.6km to Telok Blangah Park and the Henderson Waves.We dropped into Reflections at Bukit Chandu for an interesting hour before continuing on to the canopy walk. This lovely colonial building has been transformed int...
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| West Coast Park Playground |
| 2008-07-18 04:18:50 |
I have previously written about go-karting at West Coast Park (WCP) but I haven't mentioned the Adventure Playground. This is a great area for the kids to play and there are enough obstacles and interesting areas to keep them ocupied for a couple of hours.WCP covers an area of 50 ha and was first developed in 1979 on a piece of reclaimed land off Westcoast highway. There are various carparks and the park is divided into three core areas. Area 1 is the most easterly area, and is very quiet, with no facilities apart from toilets. This is a pleasant area for picnics. Area 2 is where the go-carting is located. There are also BBQ pits here and a bicycle obstacle course. Area 3 is the most popular because of the Adventure Play Area...
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| Great Face Painting for Birthday Parties |
| 2008-07-18 02:10:16 |
| Are you looking for a great face painter for your child's birthday party?The other day we had an impromptu gathering at a neighbour's house, and Queenie Ong of ArtyBody came along to give the kids a treat. Out came her palettes of professional paints, her cosmetic grade glitter, paintbrushes and stickers and away she went. She asked each child what they wanted and managed to transform excited, sweaty kids into fantasy creatures. The girls wanted to be cute kittens, while and a couple of the boys wanted to be mean dogs, so the grumpy dogs proceeded to chase the cute kittens around the garden.Queenie decided to say goodbye to the corporate world when her son Max was born 15 months ago, and now focuses on her ArtyBody business. She has worked on the
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| Holiday In Sarawak |
| 2008-07-14 07:24:46 |
image by Fiona @ Monbulk Travel My family and I are off to Sarawak for a holiday in an hour. I have a feeling there will be no posting from the jungle, so will write about the trip when I get back in a couple of weeks.Bye for now, Milly.For more Singapore Kids Places, go to home page by clicking here
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| Back From Sarawak, Part 1 |
| 2008-07-14 07:24:26 |
We have just got back from a great couple of weeks in Sarawak, Malaysia. I would highly recommend Kuching and it's surrounds for anyone looking for a low cost holiday with plenty of interesting things to do. We flew AirAsia from Johor Bahru as the flights are half the price of flying from Singapore. We made it easy for ourselves by organising a taxi to pick us up from home and deliver us direct to the airport at JB. This cost S$80, but well worth it for the lack of hassle at the causeway as there is no need to get out of the car. There are only a certain number of taxis allowed to do this trip between Malaysia and Singapore, so jot this number down if you may be thinking of flying from JB: Sumari Limousine Service, Tel: 019 7503034Arriving at Kuching, we got a taxi to Damai Beach Resort fo...
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| Back From Sarawak, Part 2 |
| 2008-07-14 07:21:07 |
Another highlight of our trip was visiting Annah Rais Longhouse. This we booked online, which is amazing really as there is not even a telephone line at Annah Rais. The driver who took us out to the longhouse (only 1 hour 15 minutes out of Kuching) runs the website, and if he gets a request for a next day stay, he has to drive all the way to let Mr Edward know.Mr Edward is a mine of information and very patient with all our questions about his culture and way of life. He has run the homestay in his 250 year old house for about 4 years, and sees it as his duty to give everyone who comes to stay a better understanding of the Bidayuh culture. He also feels it important to involve people from his village, and there are now 12 homes in the village offering homestay.Our guide, Sylvester, took us...
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| Safety considerations for toy selection at different ages |
| 2008-07-03 05:55:01 |
Being aware of how your child approaches objects and the world around them is the best way to keep them safe, and to be aware of their developmental processes. From birth to age three, the chief safety concern is that a child will put small or removable parts in their mouth. Exploring taste and texture with their mouth is the easiest way that infants and toddlers have to begin to understand their world, and they naturally send everything to their mouth as a means of introduction. Because of this tendency it is important to find toys that have no small parts that can be taken off or that would pop off easily when bitten or pulled. For any age, toys should be made from safe, non toxic materials and finishes, as well, so that there are no paints or dyes chipping off. It is also important ...
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| Race You To The Center Of The Earth |
| 2008-06-28 02:24:29 |
I have just been playing a computer game with my kids called Race to the Center of the Earth. I don't usually do this, but thought this one might be fun and educational so gave it a try. This game has been released to coincide with the release of the latest action adventure flick Journey to the Center of the Earth, with Brendan Fraser. The film will be released in USA on July 11 and here in Singapore on August 7.The game consists of various challenges which bring you closer to the center of the earth. The first challenge is an interactive scavenger hunt with geographical questions which, if answered correctly, lead you to something from the film, such as a glowbird, or a prehistoric piranha. The google satellite maps zoom ...
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| Heritage Monument-The Humble Bus Stop |
| 2008-06-26 11:11:15 |
image by otto0731 It was with great affection that I read today that Singapore's oldest Bus Stop will be preserved. Originally reserved for demolition as part of upgrading works, it has been saved after the Straits Times ran an online poll earlier this month asking people to vote for their favourite landmark earmarked for demolition. The bus stop was the most popular pick, drawing 27 per cent of the 1,103 votes cast in the week-long poll. I find it slightly bizarre that a bus stop should come up first in such a poll. Situated on Old Chua Chu Kang Road, I haven't been out to see it, but from the picture in the Straits Times (which I cannot reproduce) it looks like a very ordinary bus stop dating back to the 1970s. This is perhaps the point though. Peopl...
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| Go-Go Bambini Party |
| 2008-06-24 11:46:02 |
The kids haven't been invited to a birthday party at Go-Go Bambini for a while, so it was with great excitement that they went along to their friend Frankie's party this weekend.They had lots of fun. The parties are so well organised, from the party bands and name writing at the beginning (each child has their name written with face paints up their forearm) to the whistle blowing to call the children in for food and cake.The two hours goes very fast as the kids tear around in the play area as well as playing games in the party room. Do these kids look like they're having fun or what? They are playing a variation of "musical statues" where they have to freeze as a particular animal when the music stops. I think they are being lions in this picture. This was ...
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| Treetop Walk not for the faint hearted |
| 2008-06-21 04:35:44 |
My husband had a day off during the week last week so we decided to try out the HSBC Treetop Walk without the children. To have a walk amongst the treetops sounds like an interesting prospect for me, so I was keen to dismiss the oppressive temperatures and humidity of the last few weeks to try something new.We told our taxi to take us to the Singapore Island Country Club and jumped out at the first guard house. Apparently there is some car parking along Venus Drive, although I didn't notice it. The Treetop Walk is 2.5 km (45 mins - 1 hr walk) from the car park at Venus Drive.There is a little sign to the left of the guard house pointing the way to the HSBC Treetop Walk, so you can't get lost. In fact, there are signs quite prominently positioned all along the path, this being Singapore. Th...
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| Kids' specials at the paragon |
| 2008-06-21 04:33:59 |
I popped up to the 5th floor of the Paragon to see if there were any great savings to be had now that the Great Singapore Sale has started. I expected there to be huge SALE banners everywhere with 50% off tags on everything (I was hoping).In my book, 10% off the retail price is not a great saving considering how much everything is marked up in the first place. So it would have really annoyed me if I had seen any of those banners.I was happy to see that most shops have up to 50% off, although it is only selected items and never store wide. The clothing stores Guess Kids, Kids 21, Fox Kids, Oshkosh, and Blossom and Friends all have between 30%-50% off selected items. The range of sale items isn't huge, but there are plenty of shops to browse in. Growing Fun, a...
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| Book Your BBQ |
| 2008-06-21 04:33:08 |
image by NicnBill When the weather is good (not too hot and no rain) there is nothing more pleasant and relaxing than enjoying a BBQ with friends and family. Of course we Aussies are famous (or infamous) for our barbies and most households have some sort of BBQ in the back yard.This is a little more difficult here where most of the population live in HDB apartments, but you only have to head down to East Coast Park or Pasir Ris on the weekend to see how popular it is here.There are also public BBQ pits available in Australia, but mostly they're electric these days and it is purely a first-come-first-served basis of usage. Stick your coins in and Bobs Your Uncle.In Singapore, things are a bit more organised to say the least. You must book your desired BBQ pit...
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