Month: <span>August 2013</span>

Do You Eat Preservatives?

Our family has embarked on healthy eating for now. It is a huge challenge cos there seems to be hundreds of steps to take on this journey! Many would say, ohh just cut back those deep fried food, high sugar food and stop junk food! It’s not that difficult! Well, I wish it was just…



When is the Prime of life?

Prime of Life: The most active, thriving period of one’s life, the best years of one’s life, the period of greatest perfection of vigour in one’s life. I am in the Prime of Life now. Yes, now. 2013. Recently, at a 4 year old boy’s birthday party, I saw a really happy boy closing his…



Therapy 101: Go Private or Subsidised?

There’s an update on Nadine’s development. I made an important decision that is a major turnaround from my previous stand. Some time in April 2013 , I decided to put her through the official system of getting her diagnosed. This meant sending her to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. For a long while, (in fact,…



NIVEA Body UV Whitening Serum–After 14 days

14 days ago, I started on a unique challenge here to have beautiful glowing skin. Here’s what I did: After my bath every morning, I’ll apply liberally NIVEA Body UV Whiten­ing Serum on my arms and legs. Confession: On Day 1, I applied sparingly cos I was afraid it would smell, or leave me feeling…



Whatsapp’s Ticks, Last Seen As, Online Status–What they Mean

This is an updated post on WhatsApp and their ticks, Esp the new blue ticks! Do you use WhatsApp? I do! And I love it! It’s the *ultimate* means of communication to my family and friends. My parents have Whatsapp, we have a Family Group chat, and many many photos and video clips have been…




The Long Weekend–Act 3 Theatrics & Esplanade presenting-An Island on the Tip

This long long weekend is a rarity in our busy busy island. It’s Hari Raya Puasa and National Day rolled into one super weekend that starts on Thursday! wooooohooooo!! If you are not sure what to do, here’s something patriotic to bring your kids to: “AN ISLAND ON THE TIP” An ACT 3 Theatrics Collaboration…



Time for the things that matter

We tried to toilet train Nadine, and thankfully, she is for the day. But at night time, she needs the diapers. Until then, we have to hunt for pull-ups that fit her (she’s five after all, not exactly the usual S, M, L butt size) We found Drypers DryPantz which is an absolute blessing. The…




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