Appropriate TV Channels for our Kids

Different channels has evolved in these times and it's a good thing! Remember those days when we have no choice but to wait for TV programs which are appropriate for us? Now our kids can enjoy lots of channels but our obligation must not be forgotten. Screening every show that my kids are watching is one of my responsibility, up to this day, my kids (6 and 2 years old) mostly watch Disney Junior, Nick Junior, and  babytv. Even though our eldest was recently permitted to watch some of cartoon network's show, he insisted not too as he finds a lot of violence from the shows.

A lot of us believe in the notion that if it's cartoon/animated, kids can watch it. We must think twice or thrice, responsible parenting start with this very small detail in our kid's daily lives. The effect of brutality and violence that they will see over and over from the shows will crash their innocence, sure they need to know what our world looks like but we can educate them about reality in a way that it will be beneficial to them and will not harm their young minds.

Can I leave my kids unattended while this channel is running on the TV? That is my guide question in choosing channels and shows. We have different parenting style, maybe some of you may not agree on this, I just want to share and make a difference (if possible) in our kids generation.

Enjoy watching with your kids, Happy mommying!

Silver Cross Pop Stroller

We just recently bought a new stroller for our toddler and we had a good deal on this one, they are usually selling it for S$339 but we only got it for S$199 during Mothercare's Baby Fair. I love the color and design, here are some photos...

UPside: Quite sturdy
DOWNside: The basket underneath is not not that spacious, can't put groceries when the seat
                     is inclined.

Do you also own a silver cross stroller? kindly tell us what you think on this brand?

Happy pushing!

Singapore Baby Expo

They held it 4-5 times a year, you can check the dates here. Admission is free, be sure to bring money as majority of the stalls accepts only cash for payment.

If you are new to Singapore or an upcoming parent, you will probably wonder what's in this expo, here are some photos taken during the event.

Tons of Rompers

Cord blood Banking, Insurance Packages from different companies 

Diapers on bundle sale

Maternity essentials

Floor Mats

Cots/Cribs

Travel Systems

and a whole lot more...

But, does it really worth your time and energy? If you are expecting and needs a one stop shopping, I think it will be worth to drag yourself there, but if you will just go for the sake of window shopping or just to grab few items, I would suggest to visit baby stores near you instead, because usually there's a huge crowd, especially during weekends and you might want to be extra careful on your baby bump! ;)

So, have you experienced shopping at baby expo? how was it? would you recommend this event?
Kindly comment below.

Happy Mommying!

Avent Grown Up Cup

Training your toddler to drink on an actual cup can be a little frustrating... you cannot leave them unattended even for a second and if you did, you can't tell, it might be a spill on the floor, on the couch or worse... on your laptop. :(

I am very amazed that avent made something that our toddler can use in-between sippy cup and actual cup! No spill!

Price: S$ 18
Colours: Red, Green, Blue, Pink

Be sure to follow the instructions to assemble it correctly.

Happy Mommying!

Harry Potter Inspired Birthday Party

Our son's harry potter obsession was our inspiration in preparing for his 6th birthday party, aside from watching the movie series, he also play lego harry potter. He also keeps on pretending and waving a piece of chopstick as a magical wand. He didn't insisted it, it's of course the idea of a mother and father who wants to give a memorable party to their son, we don't want to miss this opportunity because maybe next year, harry potter is not a big deal for him anymore.

Aside from the party, few days before his birthday we went to the Art Science Museum here in Singapore, great timing that the Harry Potter: The Exhibition was here.

Ron's Flying Car

(Souvenir Photo) wearing Gryffindor's scarves

We started planning and preparing for the party 2 weeks before. We have lots of ideas but due to a limited time, only these came into reality.

Party Invites

Party Banner

Platform 9 3/4 Hogwart's Express 

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw Flags

Olivander's Wands (Chocolate biscuit sticks) and Snitch (Ferrero Rocher)

Honeydukes Paper Bags

Drinks and Potions

Potions

Party Favors

...and of course to complete the theme, Harry Potter Movie series was playing the entire time. =)

Happy partying!

Pasta with Broccoli

We just found this awesome recipe from Laura Vitale's Kitchen, it's a must try if you want something delicious and nutritious too, our kids loved it! Just remember to put a good amount of parmigiano if you want to make it more yummy... also, the recipe is so simple and easy to make, happy cooking!

Pasta with Broccoli

You can find the recipe here.

Happy Cooking!

Breast feeding, One of the best feeling

The ultimate benefit of breastfeeding remains unquestionable, my son is one of it's byproduct, being sick only once a year is just a proof that his immune system reaps a lot on this miracle milk and this was the primary factor why we decided to do this once again, but this time it will be a year+.

The feeling of security to provide the needs of your little one in a snap is just one of the benefits of a breastfeeder. before I gave birth to my daughter, my husband and I already agreed on this, living overseas by ourselves without any help, we really saved tons of time and energy doing this instead of scooping formula, washing baby bottles, waiting for it to be sterilized and so on... 

Everything works very well until my daughter turns 1, we decided to get her off the boob as advised by  her pediatrician to let her gain some more weight and also, i'm planning to start working some time this year.

We tried almost every bottle in the market but none of them works. :( Every weekend, i tried not to nurse, usually i will leave the room during feeding times expecting that she will grab the bottle out of hungriness... but na-ah, she was so competent on what she was fighting for... the boob, and so we gave up.

Keira's last sip of breast milk.

Two months after, we went to the Philippines, my mother was so persuasive and supportive on  weaning my daughter so i let her handle it, she ask me not to show myself to my daughter... it was a heartbreaking process, i can only hug and kiss her while she's asleep but it didn't take that long, after two days, my baby girl was officially off-the-breast, drinking her milk on a cup! she totally skipped the bottle stage. Mamu (my mom) did an amazing job on this!

I got off the plane, back to singapore with a pair of painful, huge and hard boobies... and with a sentiment of my baby was already grown up, I will certainly miss breastfeeding... (one of) the best feeling (as a mother).