A Day Out At Sentosa

During the March holidays, we brought the kids to Sentosa on a Wednesday to take advantage of the Double Wednesday Promotion at Wave House Sentosa. Everything; Waves, Food, Drinks going at 1 For 1 :) What better time to bring the kids for some pizza and nachos beside the beach!

I did not expect the children to be "bold" enough; we did not pack their swim wear. End up promising Denise to bring her back again.

However, they had fun at the beach! Not having proper swim wear did not stop them from having a blast!

Tried the Skyline Luge for the first time! Part go-cart, part toboggan, the Luge offers a truly unique outdoor experience suitable for all ages that is not found anywhere else in Singapore or Southeast Asia. The ride up was very scenic! However, we were more concerned about not losing our slippers :p

Debbie didn't make it for the height limit to ride the Luge on her own, but we sure had a fun time riding it together :) Next on our to-do list at Sentosa would be the iFly Singapore.

Johor Premium Outlets

Brought the kids to Johor Premium Outlets. Pardon Deb's expression; she was just trying to be funny...:p The journey there was ultra-smooth for a Monday afternoon. The food was expensive by Malaysia standard; RM$10.90 for a plate of simple Nasi-Lemak and RM$15.90 for a Breaded Chicken Chop at the food court. Shopping for International Brands was not exactly cheap. But you can still find good buys from Nike, Adidas or Padini Concept Store...

After 6 hours of non-stop walking at JPO, we headed to JUSCO at Bukit Indah for dinner and grocery shopping at JUSCO. Everything seems "more expensive" in RM. Imagine 2 tubs of Ben & Jerry at $55! Well, RM$55... Even the iced Milo was larger than life!

Managed to find some bargains at JPO.... A pair of Nike Vomero+ 5 price slashed from RM$519 to RM$139 and a pair of Geox from RM$699.90 to RM$259.90... And of course, some other stuff for the man and kids :)

Mcdonalds Kitchen Tour

We registered at least 2 months in advance for the Open Doors Kitchen Tour. The purpose of the tour is to educate the public on the what goes into a Mcdonald meal... "love the truth, about our food". Apparently we were told that this was the last tour for the year.

Introducing the Front counter

Blue gloves used for handling raw food

Crew Area

Complimentary drinks and fries after the tour

The kids were each given a hanging ornament after the tour. Denise chose the Apple Pie and Debbie chose the Big Mac :)

A Movie Date With The Smurfs

Last Sunday, we brought the kids to watch Smurf - The Movie at Orchard Cineleisure. After which, we waited till 7pm to take photos with the Smurfs :)

Good thing we noticed that a queue was already forming at 630pm. We joined the queue and even managed to take a huge group photo with our friends!

Starting Sep 8, my "job" would be to collect the Smurf figurines from MacDonads!

These are just some crazy things we, the parents, will do for our kids.... or for ourselves :)

Paint A Smurf @ Northpoint

Denise and Debbie attended a Smurf event by Fraser Centrepoint Malls.

Every kid was given a plastic Smurf, a box of acrylic paint and a paint brush.

The kid had 30mins to paint their own Smurf.

The kids had a lot fun painting, with the adult's help :)

These were Denise and Debbie's completed product ;)

Every family went home with a goodie bag, containing a Smurf magnetic game board, 8 Smurf character magnets and a box of Oreo :)

Thanks, San, once again for the invitation to the event!

If you want to catch the Smurf, do check out the Smurf on Tour schedule at Fraser Centrepoint Malls website.

A Date With The Smurfs

This is like (almost!) striking lottery... Thanks to San; my kids will be attending a Smurf event this Saturday! Just in time for their movie-outing on Sunday.

Not sure who's more excited; them or me...:)

Barney Space Adventure

A friend gave me 6 tickets to Barney Space Adventure held at Singapore Expo recently. As the older kids were no longer interested in Barney, I invited Debbie's friend - Aaron to the show.

The props and actions were brighter and bigger as compared to the one I brought Denise to 3 years back. I guess they have improved :)

It was a Sunday afternoon and the hall was almost full! Children sitting nearer to the front were invited to crowd around at the front of the stage. Debbie was busy dancing along while Aaron couldn't keep still. He was literally walking from one end of the stage to the other :p

Outing @ Chinese Garden

Bought kids to Chinese Garden with the Sngs and Tans on Monday. Free admission as there was no lantern exhibition this year. Had a long and hot night walk...:)


The last time I visited Chinese Garden was probably more than 20 years ago! In the middle of the Garden were 8 statues; they were the ancient Chinese heroes which I studied when I was doing Chinese Literature in RVPS. Maginificant and nice under the moonlight!

We probably spent the most time in the Chinese Zodiac garden :) We were busy looking for our Zodiac signs. Denise was afraid of getting near them and would only take 1 with Isaac.

Ended the day with playing FIRE!!! Well, under parental supervision. It's something that we, the parents, agree that we enjoyed the most in the past....:p

Happy 45th National Day!

On our way to Raffles City, Denise asked if we can bring them to Esplanade. So after shopping at Raffles City, we walked to Esplanade via CityLink. On the way, we saw some interesting wall murals and the children had fun posing :)

After dinner at Ichiban Boshi, we sat outdoor and enjoyed a live performance by a Singapore 60's band. Didn't who they were, but the 50s-60s yr old uncles were good!

Last but not least, Happy Birthday Singapore! I pray for righteous government and happiness, peace and prosperity in this nation :)

Singapore Food Festival 2010

Debbie @ Clarke Quay

Brought the children to the Singapore Food Festival. The theme was Discover the treasures of Singapore Chinese Dialect food. There were many other activities like enjoying mouth-watering bites served in a tingkat (food carrier) from different Singapore Chinese dialects on a boat while you take a relaxing cruise along the Singapore River.

We walked down the Food Street and couldn't resist munching on kueh tu-tu, local and peranakan kueh and kong ba bao from Westlake... Yum Yum!

Promised Denise that we will go back again for River Cruise. Maybe National Day, my birthday, or September school holiday...:)

Art Garden: Children's Season @ Singapore Art Museum

The Singapore Art Museum hosted its inaugural Children's Season. Young people were introduced to contemporary art in an interactive, supportive and fun family environment. The entire SAM at 8 Queen Street building was transformed into magical art gardens showcasing artist projects and artworks inspired by nature. Selected for their imagination and interactivity, these displays were accompanied with captions to engage young visitors with the art works. Activity sheets inspired by the art works enhanced the children's learning experience. Young visitors can also participate in a series of artists' workshops and enjoy short film screenings.

Last Friday, I brought Densie and Debbie there. In line with Night Festival 2010, from 7.30pm till the wee hours of 2am, all the Museums in Singapore were open for free admission.

The kids had a lot of fun playing with their friends from W30. Colouring, short film screenings, art and crafts and simply running around... :)

A Day At St. Regis

A friend bought us a One Night stay at St Regis, complete with $160 dining credits :) It was a "no holds bar" day... We decided to eat anything we want and let the children buy anything they want, no budget :) After checkin, we had lunch at Hard Rock and brought the children to Toy R Us to choose their toys :)

The handsomely decorated room features a king-sized bed luxuriously adorned with signature linens and hand-painted Chinoiserie silk wallpaper. To complement, refined elements such as Jim Thompson silk throw pillows and inviting window seats upholstered with rich designer fabrics add to the artistic composition of the room. A regal writing desk with easy access to the Internet and WiFi. Three phones are located throughout the room at the desk, bedside table and bathroom for your convenience.

Grand French marble bathroom featuring a unique free-standing bathtub as a glamorous centrepiece, separate jet massage shower, AD Norton TV innovatively installed as part of the mirror and double basins. And if you need anything else, you can call the 24-hour signature St. Regis Butlers who will be delighted to extend their bespoke service to all guests.


The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a beautifully manicured tropical landscape and flanked by a calming fountain. It is a paradisiacal oasis of serenity and relaxation, far from the bustle of the city below. After a few laps, we chilled out under the shade of cabanas and deck chairs.

The children did not have enough. They continued their waterplay in the bathtub, complete with entertainment :) Denise is enjoying life here!

The children went home in the evening but they joined us again the following morning for breakfast at the Brasserie Les Saveurs. Illuminated by the splendid wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tropical gardens and sparkling pools, Brasserie Les Saveurs exudes classic European elegance.

Trip To The Istana

On May 1, we brought the kids to the Istana. Entrance to the Istana is free for Singapore Residents. For $2 per person, we get to tour the ground level of the Istana Building. Visitors to the Istana Building can also view a special display of selected gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister. The most unforgettable moment is to have photos taken with President and Mrs Nathan when they come by to greet visitors. However, we left before they came to greet visitors.

I was very excited as it was mine and the children's 1st visit to the Istana. When JX was in SAS, he performed with his school band during one of the Open House.


There was even a playground corner for children. It was definitely a trip worth making for Singaporeans; but once in a lifetime unless they renovate the place.

The next Open House is on 8th August, 2010, if you are interested. Go early; the weather gets hotter and the crowd builds up at noon.