I started a collection of wine corks some time back and it has reached a quantity (don’t judge me) that I find hard to defend when my parents visit. A sober-looking number of them usually prop up fake plants in a jar, but a large questionable pile lies in a bag in my closet, waiting for the day when inspiration strikes me! Finally today, I decided to get on with the agenda of delivering something …[Read more]
Live in Singapore and have young kids? As the months of June/July approach, are you looking for ways to engage the kids in a meaningful way-as far away from the iPad, iPhone, television and other electronics as can be? Alternately, is the family revisiting this summer and you are wondering where to take them beyond the usual Universal Studios, Adventure Cove, Singapore Zoo and the River Safari? Well, you have come to the right place! I have two kids aged 7 and …[Read more]
Sugar is about just as popular as Donald Trump nowadays. If I were to play word association with you, I bet the first thing that came to your mind after I shouted “sugar” would be “guilt”! Am I wrong? Today’s health conscious consumer is avoiding sodas, canned food and all manners of pre-packaged food, because they overuse high fructose corn syrup and bleached white sugar. Which brings us to the other problem – it is …[Read more]
The magic of Easter is not something I grew up with. But with my kids growing up in Singapore – having Easter parties and treasure hunts and too much KinderJoy – I have figured the enchantment of it. I’ve also met families who carry Easter traditions across years, even generations, and seen posed (and unposed!) moments filling up their memories, photo albums and of course, their FB newsfeed! The crux being, Easter is a great …[Read more]
