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hanoi ninh binh itinerary

January 3, 2024 · In: Travel

One week in Hanoi and Ninh Binh with kids

We’re always game for the next family adventure, and this one, during the March school holidays in 2023, took us up North to Vietnam. This article covers our itinerary, recommendations…

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rent car taiwan

December 19, 2023 · In: Travel

Can you self drive in Taiwan? Here’s our take.

The easiest way to explore Taiwan with young children is by private car, but do you get a driver or drive yourself? This was the question we asked ourselves. It…

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November 5, 2023 · In: Gift Guides, Motherhood

Gifts for toddlers and preschoolers to encourage an interest in nature

Taking your toddler or preschooler outside is a great way to help them connect with nature and learn about the world around them. But sometimes, it can be hard to…

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kitchen essentials singapore

October 24, 2023 · In: Gift Guides, Home Living

The best kitchen essentials recommended by us

Starting a new home? Just got keys to your HDB BTO or new condo, and wondering what essentials you need in your kitchen? This article is our list of recommendations…

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Having kids doesn’t mean you need to live in a mes Having kids doesn’t mean you need to live in a mess! 

From one young mum to another, here are 3 tips we use to keep our home tidy, even with our young children. Do you have other tips to share?

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A collection of recent mundane moments outside the A collection of recent mundane moments outside the home

1/ breakfast dates — we pack a little flask of cold milo for these special dates, lowers costs and we can pack a smaller more kid-appropriate quantity

2/ my personal goal for the coming months before baby arrives is to become more comfortable with shopping at the wet market

3/ AU broc for a fraction of supermarket price, plus can use blue CDC vouchers

4/ the luxury of time and space to just wait for the hippo to wake up (but why is @mandaiwildlifereserve raising annual pass prices 😭)

5/ waiting rooms are so much easier now

6/ sweet treats, hawker style. also CDC eligible 😬 ice jelly is my choice of local dessert and theirs too. what’s yours?
Juxtaposition — A flurry, but no hurry Life lately Juxtaposition —
A flurry, but no hurry
Life lately, captured 

Few words for a photo that speaks much. 
Thanks @meetwithmatt
Wealth accumulation (or, white space afternoons) Wealth accumulation (or, white space afternoons)

We spend a few afternoons a week on wealth accumulation
It’s just like any other job

We complete readings (and fill minds with rich story)
We play-fight (and real-fight)
We rest (and sometimes fall asleep) 
We listen (even if we don’t feel like it)

We build, create, and break down
We play

In the white space afternoons, 
We breathe
And we see more clearly

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Schedule some white space in your life. Make space for life to happen ☺️
Starting to get addicted to @amiaddicted.sg - glad Starting to get addicted to @amiaddicted.sg - glad to have had a slow 2 hours creating an antique-inspired plate! 

While we are generally minimalist in our crockery choices, I’m also trying to intentionally add meaningful pieces to our collection. If all goes well, after this is glazed and fired, it will be our tea time plate! 🫖

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