tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274068322024-03-19T11:40:42.172+08:00Singapore Mom Blogger | IreneSohSingapore's Mummy Blogger| A gift from G0d, th@t i$ oUr Pr|dE & j0y. FolL0w Th|S blOg aNd grOw w|+h Us.....B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.comBlogger812125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-58198767126718773062013-04-03T13:51:00.002+08:002013-04-03T13:51:49.082+08:00Wordless Wednesday: Fuss Free WeaningWe've recently tried out Petit Bowl.<br />
Your Fuss Free Weaning solution for Children under the age of 6.<br />
Check out <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/food-food-reviews/petit-bowl-singapore-fuss-free-weaning/">James's reaction</a>.<br />
Full review will be on Foodie Friday.B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-43554813309359762122013-04-02T17:40:00.004+08:002013-04-02T17:40:46.321+08:00Tuesday Twenty Questions.....This one is FUN! It's a linky party with MummyMoo.<br />
Check out <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/linky-party/tuesdays-twenty-questions/">20 things about me when I was pregnant with Hiroshi</a>.....B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-48538918033510740382013-04-02T02:22:00.001+08:002013-04-02T02:22:10.680+08:00Singapore Mom Blogger is One Photo Challenge!Singapore Mom Bloggers turns one with a 14 days Photo Challenge.<br />
Check out my <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/singapore-mom-bloggers/singapore-mom-blogger-is-one/">photos</a>.B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-82106636371785886882013-03-30T02:39:00.005+08:002013-03-30T02:39:41.088+08:00Friday Five: Top 5 first Weaning Foods!Check out what are the Top 5 first weaning food for your baby at<br />
<a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/weaning-your-baby/top-5-weaning-food/">www.singaporemomblogs.com</a>B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-78392453583517420012013-03-27T03:59:00.002+08:002013-03-27T03:59:34.616+08:00Food Review: Arty Farty Dining Experience at MuseoWe had the opportunity to experience casual food dining at Museo.<br />
Check out our full review at <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/food-food-reviews/museo-sentosa-quayside-isle/">http://singaporemomblogs.com</a>B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-90587712082976608742013-03-25T02:40:00.001+08:002013-03-25T02:40:33.728+08:00Disney XD | Home of Mavel Superheroes & more…..Launch of Disney XD<br />
Read more about it on <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/media-event/disney-xd-home-of-mavel-superheroes-more/">www.singporemomblogs.com</a>B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-44990661857857952732013-03-23T21:04:00.001+08:002013-03-23T21:05:43.495+08:00Getting our very own domain name | www.singaporemomblogs.comAfter procrastinating for the longest time.....<br />
We finally gotten our very own domain name.<br />
We are very excited. <br />
It marks a significant milestone in our blogging journey of 8 years in blogspot. <br />
The new address is <a href="http://www.singaporemomblogs.com/" target="_blank">www.singaporemomblogs.com </a><br />
Check out our <a href="http://singaporemomblogs.com/babble/singaporemomblogs_newdomain/" target="_blank">first posting</a>.<br />
Adios.... See you there!! <br />
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-70902290317808432282013-03-22T00:37:00.003+08:002013-03-22T00:38:59.716+08:00Review Philip Avent Natural Feeding Bottle<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am a supporter of Philip Avent Milk bottles ever since the birth of Hiroshi.</div>
It has everything a good bottle should have.<br />
Wide neck, easy to read gauge & anti colic teats.<br />
I have honestly no complains over the old bottles!<br />
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But the new ones blows bells and whistles.<br />
With the new ergonomic shape,<br />
it provided a easy grip for Jame's tiny hands.<br />
The breast-shaped teat<br />
has also facilitate the bottle feeding virgin to instantly latch on.<br />
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<b>I'm lovin' it </b></div>
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<b>-PERIOD-</b></div>
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<b>This product is sponsored by Philip Avent</b><b> </b></div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-25163028679591579642013-03-21T02:42:00.003+08:002013-03-21T02:43:03.102+08:00Review of Philip Avent Comfort Breast Pump (Manual)<div style="text-align: center;">
I am honestly disappointed when Avent sent me</div>
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the Comfort manual breast pump</div>
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instead of the Comfort electrical breast pump for reviewing purposes.</div>
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I've heard plenty of good reviews for Avent's electrical breast pumps</div>
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But unfortunately, I won't be able to experiece the "goodness" for myself. </div>
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My first breast pump in 2005 which was a gift to us<br />
was a Manual Avent Breast Pump.</div>
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A dreadful sleep deprived mother,</div>
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laboring with a manual breast pump,</div>
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equipped with wrong information about breast feeding</div>
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wasn't the correct formula for successful breast feeding.</div>
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Needless to say,</div>
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my breast feeding journey which has kicked off successfully in the hospital</div>
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dwindled to a sad ending within 3 weeks.</div>
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I was excited when Avent announced the changed in design.</div>
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The first in 29 years.</div>
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I didn't see any significant differences when I unboxed the product.</div>
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However upon close inspection,</div>
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I notice that the handle's shape is more ergonomic.</div>
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The tiny white star valve has been replaced by a bigger one.</div>
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And the massage cushion seems to have significantly improved.</div>
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Introducing Philip Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump
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Assembling the Comfort Manual Breat Pump
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User Experience:</div>
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Comfortable and sits nicely on the breast.</div>
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The ergonomic handle makes pumping slightly easier.</div>
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Quiet, Compact, easy to bring around.</div>
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Although the product has promised a more comfortable expressing position, </div>
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I still find the need to lean forward for a more effective pump. </div>
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<b>This product is sponsored by Philip Avent</b><b> </b></div>
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<b>specifically for review purposes </b></div>
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<b>without any monetary or other compensation.</b></div>
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<b>Views and opinions are my own.</b></div>
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-89619825181868328622013-03-19T05:34:00.000+08:002013-03-21T00:19:48.341+08:00Hiroshi gets a job!<div style="text-align: center;">
We don't usually have to agree on everything in our parenting beliefs. </div>
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But, one thing Kitson and myself were affirm on</div>
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was that we shouldn't spoon feed our kids</div>
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and serve life to them on a silver platter. </div>
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I believe kids needs hunger.</div>
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With hunger, comes drive.</div>
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Over indulging the kids with toys,</div>
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is a huge no-no in this household!</div>
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In fact, the only times they were allowed to get one</div>
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were only on special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.</div>
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And even so, they have to fall in between certain guidelines.</div>
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And the Ipad happens to not fall in that stringent guideline!</div>
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Hiroshi wanted one really badly. </div>
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So I told him,</div>
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the only way he could get it is to work for it.</div>
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Coz it ain't coming under the Christmas tree!</div>
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And he did.</div>
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He went for countless number of auditions.</div>
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But has failed miserably.</div>
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Thou in my own personal opinion,</div>
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I think he is the most adorable kid in town.</div>
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But, whenever he stands next to the ang-mo-ish looking kid,</div>
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there seems to be a bias vote for "exotic meats". </div>
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So when he gets this job he was literately over the moon.</div>
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We'll like to thank Gwen, Cubiz,Windows and Sony for the wonderful opportunity!</div>
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So, What's in a job?</div>
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Over the period of 3 weekends in a row;</div>
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday.....</div>
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From 5pm to 9pm at Tampines Mall Courts</div>
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Hiroshi was required to demonstrate Microsoft Windows8</div>
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on one of Sony's latest touch screen laptop.</div>
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It was a walk in the park for him.</div>
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He has always been a gadget-y tech-y kid.</div>
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Plus, he loves <strike>showing-off</strike> presenting in front of huge crowds.</div>
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The only down side to the job was he has to repeat his presentation every 30mins.</div>
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That works out to about 7 shows per night.</div>
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Hiroshi could even read his script backwards</div>
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and demonstrate with both eyes closed after the first night!!</div>
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But, nevertheless, he was thrill over the idea of playing games</div>
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which he has downloaded from the windows store during the presentation!</div>
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We were thankful for friends and family who came to support.</div>
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One of the parents I spoke to told me how lucky I was</div>
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to have Hiroshi motivated to earn his own pocket money at such a young age.</div>
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Thou in my own personal opinion,</div>
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this could be a double edge sword. </div>
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In the most ideal situation,</div>
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Hiroshi learns the value of money through hard work.</div>
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Thus learning to appreciate daddy the sole breadwinner.</div>
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Or if the job happens to be easy,</div>
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He might tell me there is no use for school and he wants a job instead!</div>
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But in God's grace,</div>
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everything played out nicely.</div>
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It was tough work for an eight year old boy.....</div>
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But yet, not tough enough to be classified as child labor.</div>
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As for now,</div>
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He is patiently waiting for pay day.</div>
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But the only difference is......</div>
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He doesn't want that Ipad anymore!</div>
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Now he wants that cool looking Sony Touch Screen Laptop with Windows8!</div>
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I hate to break it to him.</div>
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I think he needs more dough.</div>
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Unless the good people at Sony might like to sponsor him with one.</div>
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*big fat toothy grin*</div>
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-20378145527718597342013-03-18T00:00:00.000+08:002013-03-19T05:31:56.546+08:00Review & Giveaway: Funky Feet Fashion Footwear<div style="text-align: center;">
Other than good food,</div>
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Shoes are the next things in line that we would spurge on.</div>
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Especially Children Shoes!</div>
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I believe that good shoes are a necessity for proper feet development.</div>
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Good shoes should</div>
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be breathable, </div>
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equip with non slip soles, </div>
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good design, good support, </div>
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and being esthetically pleasing would be a huge bonus!</div>
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We were delighted to to find ourselves reviewing </div>
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<a href="http://www.babysbreath.com.sg/" target="_blank">Funky Feet Fashion Footwear</a>.</div>
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<i>FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Funky-Feet-Fashions-Singapore/488164991201308" target="_blank">Funky Feet Fashion Singapore</a></i></div>
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<i>Website: <a href="http://www.babysbreath.com.sg/">www.babysbreath.com.sg</a></i></div>
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Upon receiving them,</div>
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I couldn't help but went oohs and ahhs over it.</div>
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They've passed the bonus round test.</div>
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These shoes are cute as buttons!</div>
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They were handmade in <i><b>United Kingdom</b></i>.</div>
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100% cotton lining & Soft fleece insole.</div>
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Has anti slip suede soles.</div>
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Soft flat and flexible sole, </div>
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which was perfect for pre walker shoes.</div>
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I've also notice that the shoes are wider in the front,</div>
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allowing ample room for toe development.</div>
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Despite James tugging violently, </div>
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the shoes stay on!</div>
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BabyHiroshi is giving away </div>
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1 pair of Funky Feet Fashion Footwear worth $56.90.</div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-45045533270765576732013-03-13T01:44:00.002+08:002013-03-13T01:47:51.628+08:00Horizon Primary School's Field Trip To Bukit Timah Hill<div style="text-align: center;">
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I gladly oblige. </div>
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With a good reason like this,</div>
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It was way easier to lift those droopy eye lids and drag those heavy feet.</div>
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Doe-Eyed Hiroshi </div>
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all ready to explore Bukit Timah Hill</div>
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We took the green route which was route number 3.</div>
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First, we took the South View Path</div>
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The kids were all pumped up for an adventure!!<br />
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Happy Kids at our first Station.<br />
South View Hut<br />
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Our family still looking Great!!<br />
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After a little rest,<br />
we moved on.<br />
This time round, we went on the Cave Path.<br />
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If you paid careful attention to small details,<br />
you could even catch these hard working ants working their butts off. <br />
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We saw tunnels that were used in world war 2.<br />
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And even a little spring water catchment area.<br />
Water was clear and refreshingly cooling.<br />
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2nd checkpoint; Catchment Hut<br />
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Hiroshi still very energetic! <br />
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Sophia having a good time too!<br />
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And James woke up from his nap,<br />
coz daddy stopped walking!!<br />
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Onwards we trail!<br />
This time round we went on the Catchment Path. <br />
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I was seriously falling behind!<br />
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Thank God!<br />
It was only a short walk till we reach our 3th checkpoint.<br />
Simpang Hut<br />
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After a short rest,<br />
we forge on to our last and final checkpoint!<br />
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Enjoying the greenery as we walk.<br />
Really majestic looking trees!!! <br />
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Fungus growing on wood.<br />
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Before I know it,<br />
we've reached the top.<br />
The Summit Hut!<br />
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Kids had a little snack at the Summit Hut.<br />
It was amazing to see them barter trading their snacks with their friends.<br />
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For me, I am just glad that we are FINALLY there!<br />
If I had to climb another inch,<br />
I would have flopped myself onto Kitson<br />
and asked to be carried like James too!<br />
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The way down was more enjoyable.<br />
No more trail.<br />
But, however,<br />
we were greeted with very very steep downward slopes!<br />
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Engaged Learning<br />
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Kids were excited to see a gigantic ant!<br />
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Sophia says,<br />
"He ain't heavy, He's my brother!"<br />
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Once everyone reached base,<br />
It was lunch time followed by quiz.<br />
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Hiroshi was deeply engrossed with facts in the exhibition hall.<br />
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Kudos to these external trainers<br />
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We had to applaud the school too.<br />
For their initiative of allowing families to join in the trip.<br />
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For once, Sophia really felt like a big girl.<br />
Tagging along with all the older Primary 2 kids.<br />
And blending in really well! <br />
She is well accustomed<br />
and ready to embark on her primary one next year!<br />
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And as for me,<br />
my muscles are still aching from the most strenuous exercise I had in years!!</div>
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The event was held in a little beautiful colonial house at Monk's Hill Terrance. Other than minor hiccups that the products were not sent before the event; so that we could use, evaluate and ask questions..... All I could say was it was really well planned, organized and well executed event.<br />
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They were extremely thoughtful.</div>
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Childminding services were provided. </div>
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And James gave me a breather of..... say 10mins. </div>
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Which actually feels like eternity.</div>
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Since now that he is older, </div>
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he learns to emotionally blackmail me the moment I leave him on his rocker!!</div>
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*big fat grin* </div>
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The set up was really informal,</div>
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The information packed presentation was over in 20 minutes.</div>
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We were introduced to the redesigned </div>
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The redesigned range of <i>comfort breast pumps</i> were pleasing to the eyes!</div>
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how could you have said no to such a pretty breast pump! </div>
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Comfort Breast Pump comes in 3 available options.</div>
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Manual, Single Electric & Double Electric.</div>
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Philips Avent Comfort Breast Pumps allows mothers to express milk </div>
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Being small and light weight means it is easy to store and transport.</div>
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This is a huge plus for working mothers.</div>
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Comfort Manual Breast Pump: </div>
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Simply means you manually pump.</div>
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Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump:</div>
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Features a gentle stimulation mode and three expression settings</div>
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Easy to use on-the-go with batteries</div>
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Comfort Double Electric Breast Pump:</div>
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Double pumping for milk in less time</div>
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Features a gentle stimulation mode and three expression settings</div>
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Includes a handy travel bag</div>
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the Natural range Milk Bottles are amazing too!</div>
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The Wide Breast-Shaped Treat promises high acceptance </div>
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Unique Comfort Petals inside the teat </div>
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increases flexibility and stretch of the teat, </div>
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preventing teat-collapse for a smooth, natural and uninterrupted feed</div>
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The new Advance anti-colic system not only prevents leak, </div>
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but also reduces the discomfort by venting air back into the bottle, </div>
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rather than into the baby's tummy through two high performing valves.</div>
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The new ergonomic shaped bottles provides </div>
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extra comfort,easy hold and better grip for baby's tiny hands.</div>
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And if you ask me,</div>
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I think they looked kinda Sexy too with all the curves in the right places!</div>
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Since the event was held on a Thursday.</div>
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I only brought James along.</div>
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Keeping in mind that Hiroshi and Sophia </div>
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would still need to wake up early for school the day after.</div>
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The wonderful spread that was served up.</div>
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I am in love with the baby cutleries too!</div>
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And just for the records, </div>
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I am looking for product sponsorship for baby weaning products. </div>
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Please drop us a email if you are keen to work together. </div>
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I don't take much desserts.</div>
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But I simply love how they look!</div>
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Instantly perks the soul up!</div>
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Aren't they Adorable?!?!?</div>
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It was getting late and I obviously missed my 2 gems at home.</div>
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So after, filling the tummy, I made a mad dash home. </div>
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Transportation were arranged for home bound.</div>
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Truly appreciated.</div>
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I feel like a Singapore Mom Blogger treated in Diva Style!</div>
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I came home to see both kids still wide awake </div>
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waiting in anticipation for me to get home.</div>
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Philips Avent parting gift to us was this adorable bear by the name of Avery.</div>
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Sophia loves it to bits.</div>
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The only problem was, </div>
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she renamed him.</div>
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Now his name is Philips.</div>
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and he joins the array of stuffed toys </div>
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which occupied half of Sophia's queen size bed!</div>
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Thank you for the invitation.</div>
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We certainly enjoyed ourselves!</div>
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We are looking forward to review<br />
the Comfort Manual Breast Pump & Natural Feeding bottles too!<br />
(keep a look out for it)<br />
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<b>Disclaimer: This is a series of advertorial posting </b></div>
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<b>between Philips Avent Singapore & Baby Hiroshi.</b></div>
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<b>Views and opinions are 100% my own.</b></div>
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-42571289183370133702013-03-06T23:31:00.000+08:002013-03-06T23:42:42.449+08:00Wordful Wednesday {linky party}: Toothless Grin | Week 10 <div style="text-align: center;">
Hiroshi is 8.</div>
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And still has all his milk teeth intact.</div>
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I initially thought,</div>
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wow, we must have done a good job in protecting his milk teeth.</div>
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While most kids his age would have already gone through</div>
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the trauma of tooth loss at a much younger age!!</div>
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So when he came back from school telling me that he has a loose tooth,</div>
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I didn't think much of it.</div>
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I merely brushed him off and told him to see the school's dentist if he is in pain.</div>
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Unfortunately, there is a shortage of dentist in Singapore.</div>
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School dentists are shared among several neighboring schools </div>
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So hence he was not able to see the dentist for the next couple of days</div>
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since the dentist is not available.</div>
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Till one fine day, </div>
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I was sitting really close range to him during lunch.</div>
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He opens his mouth to complain<br />
how it would hurt when he was chewing on his food. </div>
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Seeing that the adult tooth was already fully grown behind the baby tooth</div>
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which are yet to be extracted!</div>
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I could have just died in shock. </div>
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It's overcrowding!!</div>
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It's like putting 6.9 million people in 1 dot. (pun intended!)</div>
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And half the time I was blaming myself how could I have not check on him!!!</div>
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I told him that he has to get that dentist to see him immediately.</div>
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He did as he was told.</div>
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He went back to school and told the dentist about the shaky tooth problem.</div>
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The dentist extracted 2 in go!</div>
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Now the little boy is a warrior</div>
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Declaring to everyone,</div>
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that he has lost his 2 lower front teeth to the dentist.</div>
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So since the lost of his tooth,</div>
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I asked if he was going to put his tooth under his pillow </div>
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for the tooth fairy to come collect.</div>
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He told me straight in my face, </div>
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"there is no such thing as the tooth fairy!!"</div>
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I asked him, "you sure?!?!?"</div>
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He replied, "are you going to give me money if I put the tooth under the pillow?"</div>
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I couldn't help it,</div>
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I just burst out laughing!</div>
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This little boy is so rational!!!</div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-77610071650434857632013-03-05T01:10:00.001+08:002013-03-05T01:14:22.031+08:00Smarkids Asia 2013 | Goodie Bag Giveaway!!<div style="text-align: center;">
The long anticipated SmartKids Asia 2013 is finally here! </div>
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SmartKids Asia, the World's LARGEST Educational Kids' Fair
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is a fun-filled family event where parents and children, </div>
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0 -12 years of age can discover </div>
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and experience educational stimulation and mind-expanding fun</div>
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through exciting interactive activities </div>
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put together by 200 leading multinational </div>
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and local organizations. </div>
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This signature family event draws nearly 100,000+ parents and kids, </div>
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with more than 100+ educational activities and learning programs </div>
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that fulfills the cultural educational </div>
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and social needs of all children in our community. </div>
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Combined with Education, Healthcare and Family services, </div>
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SmartKids Asia provides an ideal platform </div>
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for parents to explore and focus on raising </div>
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a well-rounded child who is well-balanced, healthy and happy.
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Check out how much fun we had from<br />
<a href="http://babyhiroshi.blogspot.sg/2012/03/smartkids-asia-2012.html" target="_blank">SmartKids Asia 2012.</a><br />
<br />
<b>SmartKids Asia 2013</b></div>
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is happening on </div>
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<b>15 - 17 March 2013 </b></div>
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at <b>Singapore Expo Hall 5</b></div>
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Free Admission! </div>
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I believe they are the only few organizers that truly understand </div>
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the definition of goodie bags! </div>
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There will be </div>
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NO SALES BROCHURES, </div>
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NO FLYERS, </div>
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NOR PAMPHLETS! </div>
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It's 100% of PURE Goodness!!
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Want to get your hands on one of these fabulous goodie bags?</div>
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Simply answer a simple question on </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=172671432881173&set=a.136724599809190.30696.119174494897534&type=1&theater" target="_blank">BabyHiroshi's Facebook Page</a></div>
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to qualify!</div>
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We've got 4 Pure Goodness Goodie Bags to Giveaway.</div>
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Giveaway will end on 11 March 2013</div>
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2359hrs (GMT:+8)</div>
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See you at SmartKids Asia 2013!</div>
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-73920756855471648242013-03-01T00:45:00.000+08:002013-03-01T01:20:52.278+08:00Sponsored Food Review: Beanstro by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf<div style="text-align: center;">
An American style casual dining <br />
located conveniently at the heart of Orchard Road.</div>
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<b>Beanstro Takashimaya</b></div>
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391 Orchard Road</div>
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#B1-37</div>
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Ngee Ann City</div>
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Singapore 238872</div>
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Tel: 62351610</div>
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Operating hours: Monday to Sunday; 8am - 11pm</div>
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I love the play of word, </div>
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Instead of bistro, it became Beanstro.</div>
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Cozy Interior, </div>
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Extremely Kiddy Friendly!</div>
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Plenty of hand-crafted beverages that left us spoilt for choices. </div>
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Garlic Butter Bread ($6.00)</div>
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There was definately MORE than what you see here.</div>
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We could resist, </div>
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everyone ended up "pinching" </div>
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even before I could get a decent shot of it!!</div>
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Yummy, you could hear the crisp crackling sound in your ears </div>
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when you sink your teeth into them!</div>
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Soup of the Day</div>
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Mushroom Soup ($8.00)</div>
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That is 1 really Big Bowl of Mushroom Soup</div>
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For the Records, Hiroshi finished it all by himself!!</div>
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That's just how much he loves mushroom soup.</div>
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In fact, he has that in school every single day!</div>
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Talk about being faithful!</div>
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However, I was expecting thick creamy mushroom soup.</div>
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Tuna Nicoise Salad ($19.00)</div>
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Again American Size</div>
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Not your usual salad. </div>
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Tuna coated with sesame seed gave the tuna a whole new dimension<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c207/fattyb0mb0mb0m/2012/P2222533_zps086ac5fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c207/fattyb0mb0mb0m/2012/P2222533_zps086ac5fb.jpg" /></a></div>
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Caesar Salad ($13.00)</div>
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Since beanstro is a halal-certified restaurant,</div>
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the bacon you see here is turkey bacon.</div>
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We love it!</div>
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Less fattening and a healthier choice!</div>
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Sirlion Steak ($24.00)</div>
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I believe that sauce should be used to compliment a dish and not overwhelm it.</div>
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And in this case, the sauce was perfect. </div>
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Either that, or perhaps, </div>
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being Australlian grass fed cows made the difference!</div>
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I still could taste the real beefy taste. </div>
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I asked for it to be done medium rare.</div>
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It was done perfectly to my liking.</div>
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Brown on the outside and pinkish inside.</div>
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Vongole ($26.50)</div>
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Squid Ink Spaghetti with New Zealand littleneck clams.</div>
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Our votes were unanimous for this one.</div>
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We love it! </div>
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Chili padi added to this dish makes an interesting twist to boring old vongole. </div>
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Seafood wrapped in Cartoccio ($26.00)</div>
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Fettuccine with spiny lobster, scallops & blue mussel in spicy tomato sauce </div>
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wrapped in parchment paper.</div>
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Really fresh seafood cooked to perfection.</div>
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Plus the presentation of opening the parchment paper infront of my eyes,</div>
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I was already won over even before digging in!</div>
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I dunno what got into us.</div>
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We over did dessert!</div>
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Hiroshi had Chicago Cheesecake ($8.00)</div>
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Yes! The whole piece to himself again! </div>
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Sophia opted for Warm Molton Chocolate Cake ($10.00)</div>
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Peach Mango Blended Swirl Yoghurt ($6.50)</div>
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The manager ordered this on behalf of the kids, </div>
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because he thinks that the kids would like it.</div>
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He was right!</div>
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The kids absolutely loved it!</div>
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I swear they polished the cup real clean!!!</div>
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Tiramisu ($10.00)</div>
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The tiramisu I had in Italy when I was flying spoil market.</div>
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<a href="http://babyhiroshi.blogspot.sg/2007/11/tiramisu.html" target="_blank">Other than the ones I bake, </a></div>
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the rest seems to pale in comparison.</div>
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Creme Brulee ($10.00)</div>
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I had my 1st creme brulee in Paris.</div>
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I can still clearly remember the rich soft custard base </div>
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topped against the contrasting layer of hard caramel,</div>
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It was definitely a match made in heaven!</div>
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That's my niece Joey who is staying with me </div>
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while she waits out her "A" level results.</div>
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I thought that was a pretty good creme brulee, </div>
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however Kitson thought otherwise.</div>
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It was definitely value for money.</div>
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Since everything came </div>
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SUPER AMERICAN SIZE.</div>
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You can have breakfast at any time of the day at Beanstro!</div>
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And for the egg lovers, </div>
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be spoiled for choices.</div>
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Have your eggs the anyway you want them!</div>
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Breakfast Steak and Eggs ($19.00) </div>
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Classic Egg Benedict ($17.00)</div>
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Worthy of another visit.</div>
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Love the service rendered by the restaurant manager; Steven and his staffs.</div>
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Extremely pleasant dining experience!</div>
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<b>BabyHiroshi was invited for a Food Tasting Session at Beanstro. </b></div>
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<b>Views and opinions are my own.</b></div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-78910137471752780882013-02-27T02:28:00.002+08:002013-02-27T02:28:42.896+08:00Winners of Rise & Shine Carnival Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, we've decided to do a "real time" draw for our giveaway.</div>
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Many thanks to everyone that has participated.</div>
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We finally got our Winners!!!<br />
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See you at the Carnival.</div>
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Have Fun!!</div>
B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-69874788103751072982013-02-20T02:12:00.001+08:002013-02-20T02:28:10.930+08:00$AHM: The True Worth Of SAHMs<div>
<i> The importance of child-mother or child-stable adult figure
relationship has been well documented in attachment literature and
research around the world. The physical and emotional availability of
the mother enables the child to develop a secure sense of the world. We
now know that secure babies and children explore their surroundings
more, resulting in creating meaningful explanation of the world around
him/her. More current research also shows that a small behaviour such as
regular eye contact allows synapses in the brain to form, creating
pathways in the brain for normal development of the children. This
highlights the importance of adults, especially mothers in crucial
developmental years of infants. </i></div>
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children would be less fearful of
their surroundings, and more likely to learn how to regulate their
emotions. As they grow older, they are less likely to develop
behavioural or mental health problems. Secure children are also more
likely to have quality relationships later on in life. After all,
children learn how to form and sustain relationships base on what they
see, hear and experience. They are also more likely to learn better at
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Stay At Home Moms are not Economical Liabilities.</div>
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Our contributions are just Intangible.</div>
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Not measurable by mere numbers such as the GDP.</div>
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We, the Stay At Home Mom of Singapore,</div>
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Works Harder than the Maria next door!</div>
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Tending to details on the home front </div>
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so as to motivate our husbands </div>
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to be fully committed to his profession.</div>
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Regardless of weekday, weekend or public holidays </div>
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pledge ourselves to educate our kids to our best abilities.</div>
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Heh-shio, Heh-Shio </div>
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to Achieve Better Fertility Rates</div>
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And Progress for our Nation.</div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-66616856961991127362013-02-19T00:11:00.004+08:002013-02-19T00:11:58.503+08:00Rise & Shine Carnival<div style="text-align: center;">
Amused your kids' morning </div>
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with bouncy castles, face-painting, balloon sculpting, & crafts.</div>
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Array of sports try-out,</div>
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ranging from kids' fencing, mini-golf, children's soccer, & wushu to explore.</div>
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There is even a special family photo booth with instant print out.</div>
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We are looking forward to </div>
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The Largest Breakfast Picnic Carnival in Singapore;</div>
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Rise & Shine Carnival. </div>
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3rd of March 2013</div>
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8.30am - 12.30pm </div>
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The Lawn @ Marina Bay</div>
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We hope to see you there too! </div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-74970563209296679002013-02-17T23:00:00.000+08:002013-02-27T14:20:35.762+08:00大年初八: Chinese New Year In Johor Baru<div style="text-align: center;">
Took a bus into Malaysia; Johor Baru.</div>
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It's Chinese New Year get together with the in-laws.</div>
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As we waited at City Square Mall for my sister-in-law to come pick us up,</div>
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I marveled at the newly renovated Mall.</div>
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Walked aimless around to kill time....</div>
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And I felt a tinge of excitement when I saw 許留山.</div>
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It's too good to be true! </div>
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This is one of my favorite dessert stall in Hong Kong.</div>
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I am delighted to find it right across the causeway!</div>
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An hour bus ride from where I am!</div>
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I wonder if the food live up to it's reputation.....</div>
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Got to have it!</div>
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Even though lunch appointment with the in laws is in 30 minutes time!!!</div>
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We ordered our usual repertoire of yummy snacks,</div>
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as we would when we were in HongKong</div>
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The food has far exceeded our expectation!</div>
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Our Must Try Recommendation Includes<br />
糖不甩, 萝卜糕 & 粒粒芒A系列.</div>
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Not only did it taste as good as the ones in HongKong.</div>
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It somehow tasted even better<br />
when we realized the prices are slightly cheaper </div>
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as compared to the ones in Hong Kong!!</div>
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<br />
James the Foodie<br />
Totally agrees that it is a worthy restaurant<br />
to visit over and over again! <br />
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Lunch was at Crowne Plaza Hotel.<br />
Authentic Japanese food.<br />
At a fraction of the price compared to Singapore.<br />
But, I still prefer my Japanese Buffet at Iridori,<br />
River View Hotel Singapore. <br />
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Dinner prepared with love from my mother-in-law<br />
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Our Home Made Yu Sheng<br />
Surprisingly, apples makes a refreshing touch to Yu Sheng!!<br />
Hiroshi gladly finishes up a big plate of it<br />
and declares it as his favorite Chinese New Year food!<br />
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<span class="st">年年有余</span><br />
<span class="st">Our Yummy Smoked Salmon for Yu Sheng </span><br />
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旺財就手<br />
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Prosperity Pot<br />
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当归鸭<br />
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.Cousins.<br />
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A family picture before we indulge<br />
in all those auspicious dishes.<br />
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-17580395346599225412013-02-16T23:00:00.001+08:002013-02-27T14:34:19.634+08:00大年初七 | Chinese New Year Celebration by EcoKidd Childcare (Punggol 24th Ave)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy kids with their candy loots from the lion dance
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The Yearly Yu Sheng Affair</div>
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Officially the license to mess up the table and yet not get scolding thereafter.</div>
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Our Family Photo</div>
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Keeping Traditions Alive</div>
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Offering tea to the elders and saying auspicious new year greetings, </div>
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before receiving ang bao!</div>
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This is Sophia's last year in EcoKidd before moving on to Primary one next year.</div>
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I honestly can't wait for that to happen any time sooner.</div>
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We understand that the turnover rates for childcare centers are high.</div>
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The measly low pay plus long working hours.<br />
We've seen too many great teachers leaving. </div>
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But, what have the management done to retain good, talented teachers?</div>
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School fees has been increasing every year.</div>
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I wonder how much of it </div>
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(or perhaps I should rephrase, if ANY OF IT) </div>
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has gone as incentives for good teachers? </div>
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As far as I know,<br />
Some of the dedicated teacher has not seen a pay increment for the past 5 years.</div>
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Is it a purely profit driven business</div>
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so that the owners could change into </div>
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a bigger, better cars and lavish bungalows?</div>
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Business models of Childcare Centers that served<br />
<i>only</i> the best interest of its shareholders<br />
will not last long<br />
if they failed to retain their best teacher.<br />
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I've always supported Ecokidd all these while<br />
even though I've
seen good teachers leaving through the years.<br />
But things took a turn for
the worse with the new center supervisor<br />
who is not friendly,
autocratic, patronizing &<br />
to what I can see - a control freak as
well<br />
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I really hate to call the center & have her answering my call.<br />
Her telephone etiquette<br />
is best described as crude.</div>
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Most parents make the choice of childcare centers<br />
by looking at the environment, the curriculum, and teachers.<br />
But however, </div>
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without good teachers, </div>
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environment and curriculum doesn't mean much either.</div>
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Dear Management of EcoKidd,</div>
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You are making a grave mistake<br />
by not listening to your teachers, parents or the kids.</div>
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I implore the management of Ecokidd<br />
to look into the issues raised<br />
as Ecokidd reputation is at stake<br />
& that's definitely<br />
NOT PROFITABLE.</div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-45401388210025542842013-02-15T17:39:00.000+08:002013-02-15T17:39:05.520+08:00The significance of saying 恭喜发财.....<div style="text-align: center;">
For the 10294584th time, </div>
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Happy New Year is just not the same as GONG XI FA CAI!</div>
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The term "Happy New Year" is used</div>
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when celebrating the first day in the first month of the <i>calendar year.</i></div>
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Whereas, "GONG XI FA CAI" is an auspicious greeting you use</div>
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in celebration of Chinese New Year</div>
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which falls on the first day in the first month of the <i>lunar calendar!</i></div>
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恭喜发财!</div>
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4 simple characters, but yet, a wealth of meaning behind it.</div>
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It means Congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous New Year!</div>
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We would love to preserve Chinese traditions, </div>
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especially this one.....</div>
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So we would really appreciate if you would reciprocate</div>
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when we wholeheartedly greet you </div>
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恭喜发财 </div>
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in our next Chinese New Year visitation.</div>
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This year was a little extra special.</div>
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We had my mother in law who came from JB </div>
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to celebrate this festive season with us.</div>
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大年初一</div>
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Family Portrait before we head out</div>
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James was still having bronchitis, </div>
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so he needs to be on the Nebulizer every 4 hourly.</div>
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Happy Gas! </div>
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大年初二 </div>
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Another Family Portrait before we head out
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was suppos<span style="font-size: small;">e to be<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">all Cousins <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">P</span>hotoshoot.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apparently, so<span style="font-size: small;">me aunties 不认老 also <span style="font-size: small;">want to join ou<span style="font-size: small;">r generation!</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next Generation o<span style="font-size: small;">f C<span style="font-size: small;">ousins</span></span></span><br />
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Having a baby is the best way to warm people up.<br />
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Kids were all looking forward to the lion dance all morning!<br />
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Our Family portrait with the cheeky entertaining lion.<br />
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Even James got acquainted with Mr Lion!<br />
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We ended up at Dian Xiao Er @ Changi Airport T3<br />
because Kitson had to report for work that evening.<br />
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Fa Cai Yu Sheng<br />
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Dang Gui Duck<br />
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Ee Mee<br />
Longevity Noodles<br />
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Mixed Vegetables that has a wonderful nice sounding name<br />
that I cannot remember!!<br />
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Wheatgrass Tofu<br />
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We were pleasantly surprised<br />
at the unbelievably great service we received that night!<br />
Very well trained staffs! <br />
*thumbs up*<br />
Will patronize over and over again.<br />
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And while Kitson reports for flight<br />
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Grandma shares some lighthearted moments with Grandson. <br />
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And finally,<br />
Sophia wishes one and all<br />
A Prosperous 2013!</div>
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B@bYh|r0Sh|http://www.blogger.com/profile/11060145211221004902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27406832.post-77054135184061412962013-02-05T00:00:00.000+08:002013-02-06T01:18:26.536+08:00Sponsored Product Review: Word Winder<div style="text-align: center;">
Word Winder;</div>
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The game of winding words. </div>
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Hiroshi is excited!!
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16 double sided word boards </div>
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does spell a trillion possible combination of fun </div>
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in one single board game!</div>
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The mechanics of the games were really simple.</div>
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Shuffle the word cards and arrange them into a 4 by 4 grid.</div>
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Lay a continuous line of winding words with your colored chips.</div>
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Outrace your opponent.</div>
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Play offensive by extending your own line,</div>
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Play defensive by blocking your opponents' line. </div>
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The FIRST to get from side to side or top to bottom wins the game!</div>
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It does looks like some really exciting board game. <br />
Afterall,we aren't expecting anything less from David L. Hoyt;<br />
the world's most syndicated daily puzzle and word game creator.<br />
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In order to properly review this board game,</div>
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I've sent Word Winder to the most stringent reviewers in town.</div>
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Hiroshi with his favorite colored word winder chip.</div>
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He likes RED because Ferrari is RED too!!<br />
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After 30mins of intensive face-off,<br />
the blue team did emerge as winners!<br />
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The Victorious Blue Team! <br />
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Our Verdict:<br />
On the overall,<br />
we love this game. <br />
The game was simple enough for a family to enjoy together.<br />
But yet,<br />
induces a child's hunger for learning new words.<br />
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My one and only grouse would be<br />
I hope the word cards could be made out of plastic instead of cardboard.<br />
Having indentation on every letter would be a bonus!<br />
That would solve our problem of sliding word winder chips<br />
when someone accidentally kicks the table.<br />
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Word Winder is available at Toys R’Us and major departmental stores.<br />
It retails for SGD$29.90.<br />
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P/S: Many thanks to our neighbor; Sneha & Saurav<br />
in pitting our mental wits on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.<br />
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I had a tough time teaching Sophia how to ride on a 2 wheeler,<br />
as compared to Hiroshi.</div>
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Her fear of falling and hurting herself impairs her ability to listen to my instructions. </div>
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That reaffirms my thoughts that teaching kids does not come in 1 standard blueprint. </div>
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I was on the brim of calling quits,</div>
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and perhaps adopt the ostrich parenting style.</div>
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Bury my head in the sand</div>
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and hopefully, one of these days she might just magically learn to ride on her own!</div>
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But, that was not going to happen when you get a strong willed child.</div>
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Peer pressure from school was awful.</div>
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It seems that they are calling kids who still rides on training wheels "baby".</div>
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The princess was now very determine to learn.</div>
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So i googled on how to ride a bike. </div>
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And this video has been exceptionally helpful!
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After 3 days of waddling, </div>
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and getting strange stares from people.</div>
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She finally got it!!!
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I just can't tell you how proud I was of her </div>
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when she shouted with glistering eyes, </div>
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"Mummy, I DID IT!!!"</div>
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Franklin has been drooling like the Mississippi River!</div>
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But each time I visit Kiddy Palace, </div>
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I just can't bring myself to buy any of those bibs.</div>
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The pretty ones are expensive.</div>
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The cheap ones are ugly.</div>
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It can't be that tough making bibs right?</div>
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I am determine to make some really cool looking ones </div>
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that will also effectively dry up the drool pool!</div>
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You'll need</div>
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1/2 meter Pattern Cotton Fabric</div>
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1/2 meter Cotton Terry Fabric</div>
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Snap Buttons
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On the Wrong Side of the Pattern Cotton Fabric</div>
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Draw a 13" Square</div>
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Mark the Diagonal line
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Pin Cotton terry fabric to Pattern cotton fabric</div>
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Right side facing</div>
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Cut out square </div>
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then cut diagonally to form 2 triangle</div>
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I've also cut out a slight curve </div>
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on the neckline of the bandanna bib </div>
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so that it will not be so bulky </div>
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on Franklin's near non existence neck..</div>
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It should look like this. </div>
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13" on both sides.</div>
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The longer curve side is about 18" in length.</div>
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It's even big enough to fit right around my neck.</div>
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So don't worry about it being too small for your baby.</div>
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Sew 0.5cm around the edges.</div>
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Leaving a space of 2" open.</div>
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Flip the bandanna to the right side </div>
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then sew 1/4" around the edges.</div>
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Fix Snap Buttons.</div>
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And voila, </div>
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You are all set to rock and roll!</div>
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Now get your little munchkin.</div>
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It's time to show off that </div>
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Super Duper Awesome Bandanna Drool Bib!!</div>
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Total cost per bib is about $4.50Sgd</div>
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Project can be accomplished in under an hour.</div>
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Now, the only problem is, </div>
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1/2 a meter of fabric will yield 6 bibs.</div>
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6 bibs of the same design and pattern.</div>
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How boring!</div>
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Anybody wants to make these </div>
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and have a Bandanna Drool Bib Swap Party?!?!?</div>
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