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April makes a special month for me because it is the month in which I was born in 1983 and then got married in 2008. Yup, that also means I officially stepped into the 40s club upon celebrating my birthday this year.It wasn't a lavish or over the top affair because simplicity has always been more of my style. Moreover, some of us had fallen sick during that period so in order not to spread the virus to others, we chose to stick to ourselves and have a cosy celebration as a family of six. I will dedicate another post for more details and thoughts on...

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Alright, parents, let’s talk sunscreen slip-ups! We’ve all been there—fumbling with bottles, missing spots, and wondering if we’re doing it right. Fear not, for I’m here to shed light on the most common sunscreen mistakes and how to sidestep...

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December 2022 was a special time because it marked the birthdays of Ariel and Asher. Despite our tradition of not having lavish parties, I still wanted to make it a special occasion for the two of them.I must say...

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Common Sunscreen Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them

Alright, parents, let’s talk sunscreen slip-ups! We’ve all been there—fumbling with bottles, missing spots, and wondering if we’re doing it right. Fear not, for I’m here to shed light on the most common sunscreen mistakes and how to sidestep...

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December 2022 was a special time because it marked the birthdays of Ariel and Asher. Despite our tradition of not having lavish parties, I still wanted to make it a special occasion for the two of them.I must say...

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Common Sunscreen Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them

Alright, parents, let’s talk sunscreen slip-ups! We’ve all been there—fumbling with bottles, missing spots, and wondering if we’re doing it right. Fear not, for I’m here to shed light on the most common sunscreen mistakes and how to sidestep...

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December 2022 was a special time because it marked the birthdays of Ariel and Asher. Despite our tradition of not having lavish parties, I still wanted to make it a special occasion for the two of them.I must say...

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Common Sunscreen Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them

Alright, parents, let’s talk sunscreen slip-ups! We’ve all been there—fumbling with bottles, missing spots, and wondering if we’re doing it right. Fear not, for I’m here to shed light on the most common sunscreen mistakes and how to sidestep...

A Happy Mum | Singapore Parenting Blog

December 2022 was a special time because it marked the birthdays of Ariel and Asher. Despite our tradition of not having lavish parties, I still wanted to make it a special occasion for the two of them.I must say...

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As the new school year approaches, we like to print these free First Day of School posters to fill out, use in a “first day of school” photo, and capture the first-day memory! It is a great first step...

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Breakfast may be the toughest meal at our house. For lunch, we have seemingly endless kid-friendly options: mac and cheese, grilled cheese, noodle soup, and the occasional drive-thru run.And for dinner, we’ve created a pretty steady routine: We usually...

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Alright, parents, let’s talk sunscreen slip-ups! We’ve all been there—fumbling with bottles, missing spots, and wondering if we’re doing it right. Fear not, for I’m here to shed light on the most common sunscreen mistakes and how to sidestep...

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December 2022 was a special time because it marked the birthdays of Ariel and Asher. Despite our tradition of not having lavish parties, I still wanted to make it a special occasion for the two of them.I must say...