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October 18, 2023 · In: Motherhood

A positive natural birth story – delivering my second child drug-free

A drug-free natural birth in Singapore is rarely talked about except in the case of “accidental” drug-free births, where the mother is too far along in labour for an epidural…

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unusual things to pack for travel

October 11, 2023 · In: Travel

5 unusual things to pack for travel that no one will tell you about

So, you’ve consulted our family travel packing guide and think that your list is complete – or is it? In this article, I’m sharing 5 unusual things to pack that…

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non toy gifts for 1 year old

October 5, 2023 · In: Gift Guides, Motherhood

A guide to the best non-toy gifts for 1 year olds

Looking for gifts for 1 year olds that are not toys? Here’s my list of useful gift ideas that won’t add clutter to other’s homes.  We try to lead a…

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travel on a budget

September 25, 2023 · In: Travel

How to travel on a budget with kids – tips for frugal family travel

We’ve done multiple family trips with our two little ones (including to Melbourne and Perth in Australia, Jeju in South Korea, Hanoi in Vietnam, Kyushu in Japan, and Phuket in…

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sunwing kamala beach

September 22, 2023 · In: Travel

Why your family should visit Sunwing Kamala Beach – an excellent bargain for relaxing fun

Our family trip to Phuket was hands down the easiest family trip we did, despite our kids being toddler aged – almost 3 years old and 10 months old. The…

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road trip essentials

September 14, 2023 · In: Travel

Ultimate road trip essentials for your family road trip

Road trips are a great way to bond with your family and create lasting memories. We enjoy the freedom of taking things at our own pace, especially with the unpredictability…

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I’m Audrey, a mom of two, living in sunny Singapore. Here, I hope to share inspiring ideas and snippets of our daily ordinary life, to spur you onward and upward.

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Closing out the fourth month of the year - transit Closing out the fourth month of the year - transiting into a season of transition for our family. Leaning into the familiar, while embracing small new things. Further up and further in!

Do you prefer the comfort of the familiar, or are you game to embrace the new?
Snippets of the morning / getting up and getting Snippets of the morning

/ getting up and getting ready for school 
/ breakfast & Bible reading
/ morning jobs
/ a quick cuppa to start the day
After school enrichment. The boring quiet afternoo After school enrichment. The boring quiet afternoons at home. 

Cost: $0, minimal effort, lots of time

Pursuing wealth that is found in having space to breathe without hurry is costly. But perhaps it’s a cost worth bearing.
Life at home. 2025 vs 2022. Life at home. 2025 vs 2022.
Some would think that having kids means embracing Some would think that having kids means embracing chaos and losing your life as you know it, which, is probably true to an extent. But having kids opened my eyes to a whole new (better) way of life, and helped me to see the beauty that has always been around me so much more clearly. 

Through the eyes of my children, I’ve grown to slow down and to love Singapore a little more.

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