Fun Without Toys
Saturday, 31 May 2014

DIY Toys: Magnetic Fishing Rod

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One of our favourite Waldorf-inspired toys to date. The concept is really simple: use a magnetic bait to attract magnetic fish! Roy...
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Monday, 26 May 2014

Coconut Crush II: What we do when we don't feel like washing dishes

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We all have bad days. Sometimes, from the minute we wake up, everything seems to go wrong. The kids are cranky, the adults are frazzled, the...
Saturday, 24 May 2014

Coconut Crush I: 3-minute Desserts (Raw)

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We've fallen in love with coconuts. When we're feeling under the weather, coconut water rejuvenates us. The list of health benefit...
Thursday, 24 April 2014

Venus Drive: Outdoor Haven at 12 noon... or when it's Hazy!

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2 stops from Thomson Plaza This is where we hang out whenever: The dreaded HAZE is back and we want to be outdoors. The air...
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Monday, 14 April 2014

Homeschool Skit: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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A lesson we all enjoyed. Thanks Sally! (1) Story time : The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. (2) Dramatisation.  Parent na...
Wednesday, 9 April 2014

A 5-year-old prepares breakfast

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It's a great feeling to be served breakfast 5 days in a row, by my helpful five-year-old.  Sliced fruits, beautifully arranged on a plat...
Monday, 24 March 2014

Hemp Seeds

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Hemp seeds and Chia seeds are our staples. They are rich in proteins and Omega 3s, and require zero preparation. Chia seeds are tastele...
Friday, 21 March 2014

"Give that Skink a beer. No, give that Skink a Tiger."

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He sat, motionless, staring at the can of beer. Should I? Or shouldn't I? Frozen in the same position for 15 minutes, the Common Sun ...
Sunday, 16 March 2014

Toilet Roll Flower Decorations

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When my husband first discovered my secret stash of finished toilet rolls, he was very sure that I was mad. I have since reassured him th...
Friday, 14 March 2014

A Monitor Lizard Went Swiming One Day

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This is why I love the outdoors. The second swimming monitor lizard in a month! This monitor lizard was more than a metre long,...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Are you praising your child the right way?

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"Wow! You're fantastic!" "You're so clever!" "You're a good artist!" "You're smarte...
Wednesday, 26 February 2014

A house the Big Bad Wolf would approve of

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I am blessed to be in a home school co-op with creative and talented mothers. Two weeks ago, our craft session was painting a cardboard hou...
Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Yoga for kids and Sensory Intergration

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Our family does yoga every day. If you visit us before breakfast, you'll find our family sprawled out on the floor in various contorted ...
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Monday, 17 February 2014

Gruffalo-themed birthday dinner

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The little girl's birthday dinner was great fun, thanks to a brilliant idea from The princess and the rock ! The Gruffalo is one of t...
Thursday, 13 February 2014

The Animal Resort

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The Animal Resort is a kampong-style farm with rabbits, guinea pigs, a horse, fish, beautiful grey crowned cranes, a cassowary, white and ...
Monday, 10 February 2014

The BEST Toy ever (according to Mummy!) - Magic Clothes Folding Board

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The Magic Clothes Folder is one of the best inventions ever. I've always gotten the kids to help with the laundry, but it inevitably end...
Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Brown Rice Sushi

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Our latest craze that makes for really fun lunches - homemade Brown Rice sushi! Lunch + handicraft + fun all rolled into one! The best...
Saturday, 25 January 2014

Far East Organization Children's Garden @ Gardens By The Bay

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The children enjoyed the Toddler Play Zone and Water Play area (for older children). There were the usual water jets and fountains th...
Saturday, 21 December 2013

A Lovely Christmas Tale

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It's so nice to read a children's Christmas story that focuses on the joy of giving to the needy,  as opposed to Santas, elves and ...
Thursday, 12 December 2013

Little Guilin 小桂林

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We discovered Little Guilin by accident. We got lost while driving back from lunch at Sunny Choice Organic Cafe . When we drove p...
Monday, 9 December 2013

The love of a little girl

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Today, the little girl woke up early. She cut an apple into slices , put them in a lunch box, filled up a water bottle, and packed them in ...
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Sunday, 8 December 2013

Why do men sneeze so loudly?

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At a playground with the family. Three 9-year-old boys are playing nearby. The Husband: (explosively) Ah CHOOOOO! A Boy: Listen! There...

The Influence of Barney on Businesses

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I must confess that of late, a few of our evenings have been spent at United Square, awaiting the appearance of a purple celebrity. It ...
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Friday, 6 December 2013

The Laid-back Parent

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Happiness is oversleeping till 10am and waking up to see this: The little girl had set the breakfast table and even prepared our f...

Has it really been four years?

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Since my last blog post, yes, it's been four long years.I guess it got lost in the midst of diapers, tantrums, runny noses, sandcastles...
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