Whether you’ve got children at home or not, one “hobby” that most of us would have started doing during the Circuit Breaker would be home gardening. You’ve got to admit, it’s a great way to keep you (and your child) occupied whenever you feel boredom trickling in. You also give yourself something to look forward to every morning as you’d rush to the flower pot to check whether your seedlings have grown any further. Although Circuit Breaker is easing off on 2 June 2020, here are 13 Gardening Ideas that you can engage your child with whether you have to...
Mother’s Day 2020: What Does It Mean To You?
Photo Credit: Pexels Mother’s Day will be on our doorsteps in just a few hours. But really, what does Mother’s Day mean to you? I thought I’d take the time to pen down some thoughts about this celebratory occasion as a newly-minted expecting mother, and a person who’s never really had the habit of celebrating these occasions just so that I have something to look back on next year after Ruth has been born. For my husband and his family, I know that they make the effort to celebrate occasions such as Father’s Day and Mother’s Day whether through gifts...
25 Bakeries In Singapore For Your Last-Minute Mother’s Day Cakes
We get you. This circuit breaker period just seems to be a never-ending one and it’s hard to feel a little cheery during the “dreary”. But life goes on and tomorrow, we celebrate Mother’s Day in Singapore. Admittedly, it’s been a little tough procuring any bakes/desserts in time for Mother’s Day given that the government had temporarily ceased the operation of most bakeries and home-based baking businesses until 11 May 2020. Even though you may only be able to grab a cake after 11 May 2020, mom will understand your limitations in the circumstances. So in the meantime, just make...
16 ezbuy Short-Sleeved Onesies (0-2 Months) Under S$10 That We’ve Carted Out
At this point of our pregnancy with just over four months to go (or even lesser if our little one decides that she’s baked for long enough), it’s about time to commence the search for infant onesies. Given the present economic climate and the fact that infants grow way too quickly, we’re not keen to spend heaps of money on expensive infant wear from big brands. Even if we did purchase any clothes from these brands, it would be fiscally sensible to limit our purchase to a few items. We would also rather purchase multiple outfits of good quality to...
10 Ways To Relieve Pregnancy Backache During The #CircuitBreaker
If you’re a pregnant woman currently living in Singapore or anywhere else in the world where there are restrictions on the operation of various businesses/movements, getting a prenatal massage now is simply and unfortunately, not an option. As you progress with your pregnancy, your beautiful belly bump is only going to get bigger and heavier. And with it, comes the terrible backaches and awful water retention that you’ve been warned about. So what can we do to alleviate the back pain when at home? Although we can’t say that these tips will take away all semblance of pain, it will...
24 Best YouTube Music Channels To Entertain Your Toddler Whilst #StayingAtHome
We’ve heard plenty of different opinions on whether you should let your child have screen time, or not. As expecting parents, we admit that we still aren’t fond of the idea of letting Ruth have too much screen time given that we grew up in an era where the main source of entertainment for us was reading books or really, playing outside. That being said, singing children’s songs / teaching Ruth various lessons through music was always a priority of ours. Back in our time, our parents or family members would often be the ones to introduce these songs to...
Must You Avoid These 19 Foods During Pregnancy? Here’s Why
When you’re pregnant, it’s common knowledge that your immunity levels are really that much lower and hence, it’s imperative that you watch the type of food that you consume lest risking your baby’s development and health. Before taking a meal, do take some time to eliminate all risk from your food by doing a little research about the ingredients in your meal. Trust us, it’s better to spend a little time to read up than put your child at risk. Here, we share 19 different types of food and drinks that are commonly avoided during pregnancy or rather, that expecting...
44 Photographers in Singapore for your Newborn Shoot
A picture is worth a thousand words. And even more so when it comes to capturing the first few moments of your little one days after his/her birth. Whether you’re a first time parent or not, you’ll often hear others commenting that babies grow up incredibly fast and as such, you should really seize the moment to immortalise your little one’s first few days in this world. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide of 44 Photographers in Singapore for your Newborn Shoot just for you (and at the same time, for us to consider our options!) Although things do seem...
12 FREE Prenatal Workouts To Do Whilst #StayingAtHome
You’d often hear that exercising during your pregnancy has many benefits, in particular, that it helps the body prepare itself for childbirth. Being in my second trimester (and being an absolute slob at home), my gynaecologist has recommended that I get active with prenatal workouts, whether yoga, pilates or other exercises. Even so, she did caveat that the intensity of any exercise performed during pregnancy should not exceed what you were used to prior to pregnancy. This is not the time to “step-up” your fitness routine. Since we’re all at home at present because of the COVID-19 situation, here are...
Guide to 25 Lactation Cookie Businesses in Singapore for Nursing Mothers
Aside from being tasty treats to snack on, lactation cookies are recognised for being able to increase a nursing mother’s milk production due to the milk-boosting ingredients that are packed into each cookie. For mothers who just don’t have the time to spare, here are 25 Lactation Cookie Businesses in Singapore for your lactation bakes! That being said, please don’t just rely on lactation cookies to boost your milk supply as these treats are definitely not a one-stop solution. If you are facing difficulties with breastfeeding or your yield, do approach a lactation consultant for advice and/or assistance. Photo Credits:...