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Tag Archives: kids
A Random Thomas & Ishiguro Post
A Book I like. Ishiguro’s Remain’s of the Day was beautiful as well. Relished every word. And a book series the kids in my family seem to love.
Posted in Books
Tagged author, books, Harris, HMV, Ishiguro, kids, Somerset 313, Thomas & Friends, train
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Children’s Section at Littered with Books
Browsing at the kiddie section inspired this post.
Easter Treats from Sweden at Ikea
I will have a new post out soon at White As Milk and it’ll be about my uniquely Singapore view of Easter. Meanwhile, I thought I’d post some photos from a recent visit to Ikea. It’s one place I actually … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged children, Chocolate, Easter, Easter Eggs, ikea, kids, Singapore, Sweden
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New at West Coast Plaza
Since I feel tired of complaining and being angry, I’m back to my more frivolous posts. Here’s a new ride at West Coast Plaza that looks like fun for the kids.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged kids, mall, photo, ride, Singapore, West Coast Plaza
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Ikea Singapore for a dose of Sweden and a Swedish Christmas (ruined by bad behaviour)
Another reason to adore Ikea. Twenty-four numbered drawers to mark a countdown to Christmas is a lovely idea. It’s called an Advent calendar and costs S$19.90 which is a bit expensive, but it’s such a cool idea for both kids … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged authentic, bad, behaviour, Christmas, ikea, inconsiderate, kids, parents, pretty, products, rude, Singaporean, ugly, xmas, xmas tree, yelling
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Toys at Ikea’s Kiddie Section
Absolutely loved the broccoli and carrot soft toys. Great idea to get kids to love these vegetables. The prints at the kiddie section are somehow more vibrant. Dolls depicting different ethnicities. I was very tempted to get this paint, crayons … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cute, Entertainment, ikea, kiddie, kids, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, toys, travel
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Zahara & Shiloh out with mum in London
Gorgeous girls and I can imagine how stunning they will look when they grow up. I just can’t get enough of this free-spirited high-energy family. You can see the whole lot of photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop. {via: Celebrity Baby … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, cute, Jolie-Pitt, kids, London, photos, Shiloh, Zahara
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Vanity Fair October 2011: Angelina Jolie with Zahara & Vivienne (and about her writing a script in 2 days)
This was the only photo released but it looks magical. The balloons, Vivienne sucking her thumb and Zahara’s glorious locks. You can read more about the new Angelina Jolie interview at Vanity Fair, where she refutes rumours of a wedding, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, babies, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Jolie-Pitt, kids, October, personal, photos, pretty, script, thoughts, twin, Vanity Fair, Vivienne, writing, wrote, Zahara
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Beautiful Andie McDowell and her 3 Kids
It’s hard to believe that Andie McDowell is just as beautiful at 53 and that she has 3 grown-up children. Her son Justin is the oldest at 23 and her daughters are 21 and 16. I always thought she had … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Andie McDowell, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, daughters, Justin, kids, photos, pretty, son, women
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Zahara and Shiloh are little mummies to the Twins in London
Just adore this photo of Shiloh holding the hand of Knox and Zahara minding Vivienne. Could this family get any cuter? Check out all the photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop, who always have the top scoop when it comes to … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, babies, beautiful, beauty, celebrity, children, cute, holding hands, Jolie-Pitt, kids, Knox, Life, Living, pretty, Shiloh, twins, Vivienne, women, Zahara
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Ann Curry overwhelmed by Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets
I can’t help but be fascinated by this story. There is no denying that Nadya Suleman’s children seem healthy and beautiful, but how does anyone managed with that many kids and no financial means. The anxiety that must produce every … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged Ann Curry, babies, children, culture, daughter, interesting, kids, Life, Living, Nadya Suleman, Octomum, octuplets, story, Today Show, toddlers, Video, women
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The Gosselin Kids: It’s a Hood Lex
I haven’t seen this show in the longest time. Used to like it when it was Jon & Kate plus 8 but never liked seeing Jon being verbally abused. The kids are so grown up now. There’s the cutest conversation … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Australia, celebrity, cute, funny, gosselin, Jon & Kate, kids, sextuplets, twins
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Nex: Piniata and Dog with a Bone
Never seen a real piniata before. Only on TV. This was at a shop on the 4th level at Nex where they sell all kinds of party stuff and board games. I even spotted an electronic Pictionary. I do love … Continue reading
Paris, Prince and Blanket Jackson
Paris is a real beauty and Blanket looks the most like Michael. He’s a cutie pie. More photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop where these great shots are from. Here are more photos at the Daily Mail, showing that Michael’ kids … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged babies, beautiful, beauty, Blanket, celebrity, children, cute, kids, Michael Jackson, Paris, Paris Jackson, Prince
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Peranakan Museum: Why the Kids won’t be Bored
There are these cool stamping machines and you’re given a coloured chart to stamp away. Not just any stamp, but a cool emboss. Ok, I confess, even adults may get a small thrill from it. It’s educational too. Like in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, blind embossing, charges, children, culture, design, emboss, history, kids, Life, Living, museum, peranakan museum, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, stamp, tickets, travel
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Beautiful Celebrity Tots Stella Luna and Nahla
Stella Luna is just a cutie patootie. Love how her parents, Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery, dress her. Lots more photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop. Nahla Aubrey has such a unique and beautiful look. Love how she’s playing with the … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged babies, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, kids, Life, Nahla Aubrey, pretty, Stella Luna, tots, women
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I am Totally Appalled by the Singapore Tiger Mum
I have been hearing so much about the Tiger mum and when I picked up the latest issue of 8 Days I was thoroughly disturbed by the cover that seems to condone children being caned. I think you will only … Continue reading
P.S. Cafe at Ash Park – No Children Allowed
I hope no one throws bricks at me, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if no teens were allowed either and then it would be a truly adult place. I would love a place for old fogies like myself, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Architecture, Ash Park, babies, children, culture, decor, design, Food, interesting, kids, Life, Living, no kids, noisy, P S Cafe, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, teenagers, teens, tots, travel, unique
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Rody at Liang Court
When I was a child I has a huge rocking horse made of metal. Kids love rocking horses and I think the Rody is is cute idea for tots. Saw this at the lovely Japanese kid’s store, Greenberry Loft when … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged children, Greenberry Loft, horse, japanese, kids, Liang Court, rody, Singapore, toddlers, tots, toy
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Vietnam and My Expectations
Soon after I got there I was telling myself that I really love this place. It’s the loveliest place that I have visited in Asia, after Japan and Taiwan. To me the people of the country are a huge factor … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged children, culture, cute, expectations, friendly, HCMC, Ho Chi Minh City, kids, Life, Living, masks, My Trip, people, personal, photography, photos, pollution, pretty, Saigon, travel, Vietnam, Vietnamese, women
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Purple Tutu and Owl Bag
Jessica Alba is one of the most beautiful actresses around and her little 2 year old daughter Honor Marie is just too cute. Here’s a photo from Celebrity Baby Scoop. I know another little girl who’s 5 and who would … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged childhood, children, cute, fear, Honor Marie, kids, Life, Living, personal, purple tutu, shy, shyness
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SkyGarden Opens at Nex And Itchy Fingers
Why is everything in Singapore now have a Sky added to the front. Skybar, Skypark and now Skygarden. They seem to be copying Marina Bay Sands, but only the Skybar at Marina Bay Sands is truly high up in the … Continue reading