Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya

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If you had read my earlier post on our Pattaya trip outline, you would know that we spent our first day at Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya! I know it sounds crazy that we took a 6am flight out of Singapore but it’s not as though we had not done anything like this before. Haha! We just wanted to make the most out of our short trip!

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From our Homeaway accommodation at Jomtien area, it took us about 30 minutes to reach Swiss Sheep Farm by car. The beautiful, charming and rustic Swiss-inspired architecture make Swiss Sheep Farm a nice place to visit if you enjoy taking photos. Besides that, there are many animals which you can feed at the farm.

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The weather wasn’t the most ideal throughout our entire trip and it even rained on our way to the farm. Thankfully, it wasn’t raining when we reached but the skies were quite gloomy.

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I got our tickets via Klook. Definitely very convenient as I simply flashed the voucher (in the form of a QR code) on my mobile phone and we managed to get in without any hiccups.

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Look at these cute alpacas! All busy munching grass except for one!

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I swear that I actually thought these goats were statues because there were completely still for a few minutes, until one of them turned its head ever so slightly.

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The kids were so delighted that we got to see the goats up close but this was only the beginning!

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Little misschewy saw some grass lying around and couldnt resist feeding the goats.

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Initially, we had thought that these goats were the only animals that we would be feeding and spent quite some time there until one of the workers gestured that there were MORE waiting to be fed. LOL. Look at all these sheep!

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Little misschewy was really enthusiastic about feeding the animals because when she had finished giving out all the grass, she went round picking more from the ground! The admission ticket comes with a coupon which you can exchange for a handful of grass. Additional animal food such as milk and carrots can be purchased separately at a small fee.

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This sheep really very garang! It jumped over the fence and sort of chased after us. Little misschewy was really brave and calm, while I ran away screaming like a mad woman, with a bunch of grass in my hand.

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Isn’t the horse cute? Looked like it was smiling ya?

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I’m not sure if they rotate the horses for “horse riding duties” lol but this horse was the one and only one at the Horse Station.

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It was roughly a 10-minute ride and the route includes crossing a bridge before looping back.

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Apart from interacting with the animals, we also had fun taking photos at various spots at the farm! It was a good and bad thing that there weren’t many people at the farm. Good because you get nice photos without any “extras” in the frame, and bad because it’s so hard to find someone to help you with group shots! We only had three family shots! Highly recommend you bring a selfie stick or a tripod.

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The weather was really hot and humid, so we were happy to see ice cream! Plus it was so cheap! Three scoops at around 80 baht, which is like SGD $3?! We had the cotton candy, yam and chocolate (hidden from view) flavors.

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There were really many nice spots for photo-taking at Swiss Sheep Farm but the kids started to show signs of fatigue, hence we decided to call it a day. We also stopped by the souvenir shop to get some magnets before leaving!

Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya
19/20 ม.7 นาจอมเทียน สัตหีบ ชลบุรี
Ban Na Jomtian, Chon Buri, Thailand
Tel: 038-119095, 099-1234134
Email: swisssheepfarmpattaya@gmail.com

Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri
10am – 7pm
Sat & Sun
9am – 7pm

4D3N Pattaya Trip with Klook Travel

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Can you guys believe it? We are almost done with the first half of 2018! Fellow mummies and daddies, please give yourselves a pat on the back because you have worked hard and sacrificed for your family. If anything, you totally deserve a break and go on a holiday with your loved ones this summer! Trust me, you don’t have to travel far to have a shiok overseas trip. The Chewys flew to Pattaya for a short 4D3N getaway and we came back fully recharged! Pattaya has always struck me as a beach place with nothing but water sports activities but boy, was I wrong. Even though Pattaya is known as a resort city in Thailand, there are actually plenty of kid-friendly activities that you can plan, which I will cover in this blog post 🙂 It was a total breeze for us as we booked our airport transfers and activities via Klook Travel, Asia’s largest travel services booking platform with over 35000 activities.

PATTAYA DAY ONE

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Prior to departing Singapore, I received an email with very clear instructions as to where to locate the Klook staff and upon touching down at Suvarnabhumi Airport, we boarded the van without any delays. We also received our data SIM cards from our driver without having to go through the hassle of queuing at the booth. It is especially crucial for us that we reach Pattaya in the shortest possible time since we were travelling with two young children and thankfully, the journey was a smooth one!

Book your airport transfer here.

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After checking into our accommodation, we took a short break before visiting Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya. I’m glad we made this our one and only activity for the first day of our trip so that we could take our time to explore the farm.

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The kids were so excited to see the animals up close too!

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The cost of the admission ticket also includes food for the animals and Little misschewy just couldn’t get enough of feeding the goat, sheep and horses!

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Apart from animal feeding, Little misschewy totally digged the horse ride!

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Book your tickets for Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya here.

PATTAYA DAY TWO

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We visited The Sanctuary of Truth, a religious all-wood construction. Apart from appreciating the beauty of the intricate Thai architecture, we were surprised that there were quite a number of activities to make your trip worthwhile.

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It was the girls’ first time on a horse carriage ride and they were shrieking in excitement. As for me, I enjoyed admiring the beauty of the temple as the horse galloped away.

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Book your tickets for The Sanctuary of Truth here.

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In the afteroon, we headed to Pattaya Mini Siam, which is located near The Sanctuary of Truth, hence I planned these two destinations on the same day. The place was relatively empty, much to our surprise. At Mini Siam, you get to experience Thailand and Europe all in one place.

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Plenty of photo opportunities and I’m glad we brought our tripod along to capture these precious moments! If you enjoy taking photos, be prepared to spend at least two hours there. Book your tickets for Pattaya Mini Siam here.

PATTAYA DAY THREE

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We decided to take things nice and slow, hence we dedicated one full day to visiting Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It is not called an OPEN ZOO for nothing. Some of the animals are left to roam about rather freely and visitors have the opportunity to interact with them.

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo certainly feels different from any other zoos, which is a pretty eye-opening experience for us! The zoo is quite big, so it’s highly recommended that you rent a buggy there to minimize exploring on foot, or arrange a private driver to take you around the premises. Book your tickets for Khao Kheow Open Zoo here.

PATTAYA DAY FOUR

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Before checking out of our accommodation, we managed to squeeze in a visit to Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya, which is a must-visit if you and your children love teddy bears!

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There are various zones with over 2000 teddy bears! We had so much fun posing for photos with the bears at the museum. Book your tickets for Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya here.

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Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids: Recommended 5D4N Itinerary

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This is our final Bangkok 2018 travelogue, where I provide my 5 days 4 nights itinerary for your reference. I hope this Recommended Bangkok Itinerary for Families Travelling with Kids will come in handy especially if you are travelling with young kids like ours. As parents, we find ourselves asking what are some of the things to do in Bangkok with kids. A fair bit of thought and research went into creating this itinerary from scratch because I wanted to have a good mix of eating, sightseeing and shopping for everyone in our group as we were also travelling with my in laws.

BANGKOK DAY ONE

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SIN to BKK

Ours was an afternoon flight and we reached BKK at around 3pm ICT. Good timing for us as compared to our 7am flight to Hong Kong last November. LOL.

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Airport Transfer

Prior our trip, I had arranged for airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The large van could accommodate all 7 adults, 2 children and 8 suitcases. There was a very bad jam on the way to our hotel. Journey took more than one hour.

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Check-in at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

Address: 259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 207 8000
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

Our hotel is very conveniently located across Asoke BTS station, as well as Terminal 21 shopping mall. Our well-appointed rooms were spacious, cosy and reasonably priced. Slightly more expensive than most average hotels but it’s definitely worth it given its convenient location and esteemed reputation.

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Pa Yak Boat Noodles

Address: สามเสนในอนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ ถนนพหลโยธิน พญาไท กรุงเทพฯ Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Victory Monument

We have been there for countless bowls of boat noodles for our past two trips to BKK too! Don’t order too many bowls if you want to leave some stomach space for other food elsewhere.

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Shopping at Siam Square One

Address: 991 ถนน พระราม 1 Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

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After You Dessert Cafe

Address: Siam Square One, Ground floor
Tel: +66 02 115 1949
Opening Hours: 12pm – midnight (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

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Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY TWO

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Erawan Shrine

Address: Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 6am – 11pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

We make it a point to stop by Erawan Shrine to pray and pay our respects each time we visit Bangkok.

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Burger & Lobster

Address: 999 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 656 1111
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm (Sun to Wed), 11am – 11pm (Thu to Sat)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Burger & Lobster is just across Erawan Shrine (one minute walk). If you can’t have it in London, go for it in Bangkok! There’s one in Genting too but my MIL said that it pales in comparison to what we had in Bangkok.

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Shopping at Siam Paragon

Address: 991/1 ถนนพระราม 1 แขวงปทุมวัน Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

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Chocolate Ville

Address: Soi Kaset-Nawamin, Khwaeng Ram Inthra, Bueng Kum, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10240, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from central Bangkok by car: 30 to 45 minutes

Beautiful and romantic place in Bangkok that you must visit! You can also choose to have dinner there and watch the sunset.

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Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin

Address: ถนน ศรีนครินทร์ Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 5pm – 1am (Thu to Sun)
Travel time from Chocolate Ville by car: 45 minute to 1 hour

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Claypot River Prawn Tom Yam Porridge

Address: ตรง ข้าม พาราไดซ์ พาร์ ค ศรีนครินทร์, แขวง หนองบอน เขต ประเวศ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.15am – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin by car: 10 to 15 minutes

Even though we didn’t manage to stop by Claypot River Prawn Tomyam Porridge place for supper, I would still recommend that you give it a try as it is super near Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market. Photographed above was what we kept having for our supper on most nights of our trip, which was from a stall opposite our hotel.

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY THREE

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Afteroon Tea at Authors’ Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Address: 48 Oriental Avenue, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 659 9000
Nearest BTS Station: Taksin (Take a complimentary shuttle ferry to the hotel)

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Shopping at Platinum Fashion Mall

Address: 644/3 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Ratchathewi or Chit Lom (10 minute walk)

We couldn’t quite agree with the fashion at Platinum Mall but I managed to purchase 20 pairs of contact lens from Dazzle Me. If you have thing for tees with logos or slogans, you can get them easily at about $4 per piece.

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Shopping at MBK Center

Address: Phayathai Rd, Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS station: National Stadium

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Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant

Address: 444 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand (Second floor of Pathumwan Princess Hotel)
Tel: +66 2 048 4755
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest BTS Station: National Stadium

Since Pathumwan Princess Hotel is right next to MBK Center, you can do more shopping after your dinner!

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FOUR

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Maeklong Railway Market

Address: Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (Daily)
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market

Address: Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 2 – 8pm
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market and Mae Klong Railway Market are actually situated very near to each other, so I would definitely suggest that you dedicate at least half a day to visit these two spots.

Wat Bang Kung

Address: Sakae Krang, Mueang Uthai Thani District, Uthai Thani 61000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 24/7
Travelling time from Amphawa Floating Market or Mae Klong Railway Market: 10 to 15 minutes

It’s a temple worth visiting if you are in the area.

Chinatown 中華街

Address: 300 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Travelling time from Maeklong Railway Market or Amphawa Floating Market by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Dinner at Chinatown 海外天

Address: 461 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 3029

Plaeng Nam Shark Fin-Bird’s Nest

Address: 47 Plaeng Nam Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 8716

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W.T Bird’s Nest Company 泰國運通燕窩

Address: 90 Soi Langsuan, Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Tel:+66 (0) 2253-1888

If you are not heading to Chinatown, there’s also W.T Bird’s Nest Company at Pathumwan area where you can go for the birds nest in coconut. Delicious stuff!

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Talad Neon Night Market
Address: 1087 New Petchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Wed to Sun)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FIVE

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After You Dessert Cafe

Address: 15 1/F Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 061 5545
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

YAAAAAS! After You Dessert Cafe again! Must have it before we go back home! Happy that there’s one directly across our hotel at Terminal 21!

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Check out of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

We got our pocket wifi device from Roaming Man, which offers free delivery and wifi rental starts from just $3 a day. Very affordable and convenient! We were also very impressed by the super long-lasting battery life. It could last the entire day and we only had to charge it overnight for the next’s day usage. Connectivity is also very stable and reliable. Roaming Man wifi device helped us to stay connected throughout our trip, even along our journey to the airport after checking out of the hotel.

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Home Sweet Home

Many people have this misconception that Bangkok isn’t kid-friendly, which definitely isn’t true. This was our third time travelling to Bangkok with kids and for each trip, there was still so much to see and do. Hope you find our recommended 5D4N Bangkok itinerary useful if you have always wondered what are the things to do in Bangkok with kids! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy 🙂

TrollsTopia at Universal Studios Singapore

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Getting the Universal Studios Singapore season pass is one of the best decisions we have ever made and to date, we had visited the theme park on multiple occasions since the pass gives us unlimited access in a span of 6 months. On Chanelle’s 4th birthday, we decided to check out the TrollsTopia event which commenced early March and will last till end April.

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We thought that face painting would be a good idea for the birthday girl and Chanelle was excited because she was eager to put on some “makeup” lol. It costs $10 for eye design and $20 for half face. Alternatively, there is also hand painting at $10. Chanelle went for the half face painting which actually looked like a full face painting to me. Perhaps her face is too small. Hahaha.

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The designs are all Trolls-inspired and you can let the artist know your choice from the design board.

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I was quite amused to see Chanelle interact with the artist in her own ways. Not sure if they were talking but I caught her winking at the artist many times and the artist was trying hard not to laugh out loud!

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Almost done!

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Applying some finishing touches!

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Tadaaaaah! Chanelle was really pleased! It took her awhile to realise that she really had “makeup” on and that she wasn’t dreaming!

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We popped over for a mini photoshoot which was also Trolls-themed of course! There were Trolls hair of various colors to choose from.

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Cayla decided she was too cool for Trolls hair and proceeded to chuck the wig aside lol.

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For anyone who’s interested, you can get your Trolls face and hand paintings done at Trollify Yourself!

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How could we miss the TrollsTopia musical performance? It’s important to grab a programme sheet as soon as you enter USS to keep yourself updated on the show timings. We assembled ourselves in front of the stage 5 minutes beforehand to get a relatively good spot. The performance was entertaining with songs and dances.

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Hahaha I didn’t know that misterchewy stood so far away from us until I viewed the photo and he said that Shrek pulled him close.

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The Madagascar carousel ride is always a must for the girls!

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We couldn’t stay around for long because we had to send Cayla for the class. Will definitely be back soon for TrollsTopia which ends on 29 April! 🙂 Stay connected with us on Instagram @missuschewy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

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Heyyy chewy friends! How’s it going? Hahaha I’m back again to continue blogging about our Hong Kong trip which took place in November last year! OMG blog so long still haven blog finish! LOL. I know it’s funny that we have not been to Madame Tussauds in Singapore and yet, made it a must-visit in Hong Kong. Psst.. You will find out why really soon 😛

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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is located at The Peak and there are a few ways to get there. We took the Peak Tram and the queue was excruciatingly long under the hot sun. While we were queuing, I almost wanted to give up and kept thinking if it was a bad idea to make this part of our itinerary. But once you get there, you will come to realise that it is all worth it. LOL. I’m not so much into Taiwanese or Hong Kong artistes actually. This is Ethan Ruan if you duno. Haha.

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Of course must take photo with Andy Lau. Do you know that you can feel his “heartbeat”?

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Wahahaha Albert Einstein. Sorry I barely made it for Physics.

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Donnie Yen is the man! I enjoyed all his Ip Man movies tremendously!

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Yup I’m training under him lol.

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AND OMG OMG OMG. THIS IS THE MOMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.

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SARANG HAEYO OPPA!

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Ok seriously I was very happy that the Korean section was relatively empty. I was expecting a long queue for Lee Jong Suk oppa. But none cuz it’s a weekday I suppose lol but very happy la! I HOGGED HIM OKAY.

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I really took many photos with him and these are some of my favorites.

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HAPPY UNTIL OMG CANNOT SLEEP. Now you know why I had to visit Madame Tussauds! 😛

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IDK wassup with Little misschewy’s constipated face. Haha!

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Park Hae Jin oppa also not bad la!

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The Korean section really my favorite!

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Jay Chou doesn’t look exactly like Jay Chou. I feel that his eyes are a lot smaller here 🙁

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The hubs and I really like G.E.M Tang’s songs! She’s such a pretty, young and talented artiste.

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Hahaha so difficult to get these two to pose properly.

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Upon exiting the museum, you will see a small shop selling all kinds of souvenir.

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Visiting Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong is definitely one of my best decisions ever! 😀

Madame Tussauds
Shop P101,
The Peak Tower,
128 Peak Road,
The Peak,
Hong Kong Island
Tel: +852 2849 6966

Opening Hours:
Daily
10am – 10pm

Changi Recommends X Ocean Park

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It has been raining a lot in Singapore and I can’t help but be reminded of the wet weather experience we had at Ocean Park during our Hong Kong trip in November. We spent almost a week in Hong Kong and the weather was perfect, except that it rained the entire day in Ocean Park, right from the minute we set foot on the theme park! *Grumbles* Hahaha. It was too late to make any changes to our plans so we decided to just embrace the cool weather and have fun!

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While researching for our trip, I found out that the MTR South Island Line opened in December 2016 and there is direct access to the park entrance if you alight at Ocean Park Station. Super convenient and it’s only 3 stops away from our hotel!

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Besides the convenience in travelling, we also got our admission tickets and fast passes via Changi Recommends! Basically, you can get everything covered just by visiting the website! Changi Recommends offer good deals on connectivity (WiFi and SIM), transport, and activities, etc! Getting our Ocean Park tickets before our trip is definitely a good decision as there are huge money savings and most importantly, we saved time without having to queue for our tickets at the park.

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Entering the park with our e-Tickets was a total breeze too, as we simply had to flash our phone to get the QR codes scanned. Alternatively, you may also print the tickets on A4-sized paper 🙂

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Although Ocean Park offers complimentary WiFi, we found that it was a little unstable (not sure if the rainy weather played a part? haha) and we got disconnected at times, much to our frustration. Good thing we had our WiFi router which we had loaned from Changi Recommends! In fact, staying connected throughout our holiday was vital as we often had to seek information online as well as update my social media pages with photos of our trip! Hehe.

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Ocean Park is really huge and it’s basically divided into The Summit (highland) and The Waterfront (lowland). I also highly recommend going for the Ocean FasTrack as it gives you priority accesses for designated rides and attractions. It’s kind of like a fast pass and we managed to beat the queue for the Ocean Express!

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The Summit features all the crazy exciting rides that you can think of and they are definitely not for the faint-hearted! Needless to say, we did not go for any of these rides because we weren’t up for it, plus it was raining! Also, Little misschewy did not meet the minimum height requirement for all the rides there. LOL.

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The restaurants were all packed because it was lunch time and everyone was seeking shelter, so we decided to stop by a food kiosk for a quick bite instead. The giant turkey leg was so juicy and delicious!

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Since we are already at The Summit, we checked out the Ocean Theatre where there was an animal fun talk on seals.

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Took the Ocean Express back to The Waterfront and both girls fell asleep because it was their nap time.

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Again, we managed to skip the queue at The Grand Aquarium, thanks to our FasTrack band which was worn around our wrists!

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Time for a snack!

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This is one of the mascots at Ocean Park but I can’t remember his name. Haha.

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Each time we passed by the mascot meet and greet booth, we would take a photo with the various mascots on duty. Lol! Super cute can!

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Don’t have to worry about getting hungry as there are plenty of food kiosks and restaurants scattered all over Ocean Park.

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Whiskers Harbour has up to 11 attraction rides that are more suitable for young children of Little misschewy’s age.

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Hahaha just to make sure that Little misschewy is eligible for the Frog Hopper ride.

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Totally clueless before the ride lol.

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The hubs and I were really evil because we kept laughing when Little misschewy got frightened and buried her face in her hands.

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On the Balloons Up-Up-And-Away ride! It’s actually a mini ferris wheel that moves really really slowly. Haha.

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Make sure you stop by Whiskers Theatre to catch the Ocean Heroes!

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It is very meaningful as you will get to learn about ocean conservation through the songs and dances. Although the songs were in Cantonese, we could get the message through their wonderful performance.

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There are a number of baby care rooms in Ocean Park so it shouldn’t be an issue if you want to feed your little ones or have his/her diapers changed.

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Finally it was time for our cable car ride! It is another must-do at Ocean Park! The kids loved it so much!

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This place is like a mini Chinatown. Very good for photo ops!

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There are a few game stalls so if you are feeling lucky, do give it a shot and win some prizes!

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We actually stayed till closing time! Can’t wait to revisit Ocean Park when the kids are slightly older and of course, thank you Changi Recommends for the awesome experience!

The Magical Realm at Velocity@Novena Square

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Hurray! It’s December! Are you ready for the festive season? I particularly enjoy visiting shopping malls this time of the year because the Christmas carols, dazzling decorations and year-end sales never fail to put me in a jolly mood! Over the weekend, we visited Velocity@Novena Square and were enthralled by the transformation of its main atrium into The Magical Realm! It comprises of three interactive zones, so expect many photo opportunities and exciting activities for the entire family! Get access to The Magical Realm with a minimum spending of $25.

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1. The Enchanted Forest

Be greeted by a Life Size Snow Globe upon entering The Enchanted Forest! Holy smoke, it’s two storeys high! There are Christmas trees, fluffy reindeers and the entire ground is covered in “snow”.

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I have a thing for snow globes because I love watching the “snow” fall when the globe is being shaken. When you are inside the gigantic snow globe, you will get to experience “snowfall” too!

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Remember to bring along your camera!

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2. The Quaint Old English Town

Join in the story-telling session with Santa over the weekends!

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The kids were excited about the horse carriage and a photo with it is a must!

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3. The Mesmerizing Carnival

I’m pretty sure that The Mesmerizing Carnival zone was Little misschewy’s favourite. She wanted to go on the carousel but there is something bigger and better!

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Look at this pretty Fibreglass horse! So Instagram-worthy!

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During the weekends in Dec ’17 (till 24 Dec) between 12noon to 6pm, there will be the following fringe activities happening in the interactive zones: Balloon Sculpting, Popcorn & Candy Floss, and Storytelling with Santa.

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After exploring the interactive zones, don’t forget to check out the Christmas Market featuring indie designers and charity organizations located from L1 to L3 of the mall, available till 24 Dec 10am to 9pm daily.

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Shop and be rewarded at Velocity!
– With spending of $50, shoppers will be entitled to the Festive Celebration Draw.
– With spending of $160, shoppers may redeem either one set of exclusively designed Bamboo fibre Kitchen Wares, which include: i) 4-pc plate set (from 10 Nov) ii) 4-pc bowl set (from 26 Nov) iii) A 2-pc air-tight canisters (from 11 Dec).

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The Magical Realm is available till 31 December 2017 from 11am to 8pm, last entry at 730pm. When you post your photo taken within Velocity’s Magical Realm on Instagram, don’t forget to hashtag #XmasAtVelocity and receive a free instant photo!

For more information on The Magical Realm, visit www.velocitynovena.com/whatson

The Chewys’ Hong Kong Disneyland 2017 Trip

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Hola chewy friends! This is gonna be a photo heavy post on our two days (8th & 9th November 2017) in Hong Kong Disneyland! I had previously reviewed the newest hotel in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disney Explorers Lodge, and you can read about it here.

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Many of our friends thought that we were crazy beyond words to book a 7.30am flight to HK, especially since we were taking Little misschewy and Mini misschewy with us. It was actually my idea and when I sounded misterchewy out prior to purchasing our air tickets, he was totally up for the challenge. LOL. Yup, we left our house at 4.30am to head to the airport. I wanted Disneyland to be the first stop of our HK trip and planned to reach there as early as possible so that we could make the most out of our admission tickets!

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We spent a considerable amount of time in our hotel room when we checked in at Disney Explorers Lodge but luckily, I still remembered to perform my timekeeping duties. Hehe. When we reached the park, it was around 2pm which wasn’t too bad considering we reached HK airport at 11.30am!

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Plenty of “distractions” once you enter the park. Gotta focus! Haha.

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We first passed by Mickey and Minnie at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A and was appalled to see the long, snaking queue of fans, which actually shouldn’t really come as a surprise since they are Disney’s most popular couple! Just a few metres away, we spotted Donald and Daisy! There was a queue too but it looked manageable so we joined in without hesitation.

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It’s really sweet that the mascots interact with the fans. Little misschewy was shy but after we had our photographs taken, she kept saying “Daisy Duck hugged me!”

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We were really lucky because the queue for Duffy and Stella Lou was quite short too!

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It is easy to miss Market House Bakery, so be sure to keep a look out because there are plenty of goodies to fill your hungry tummies!

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Just look at those Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh donuts! Cuteness overload! We bought one and I wanted to take a nice photo under natural light but Little misschewy just wouldn’t allow me. LOL.

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It was time for the Flights of Fantasy parade but we gave it a miss because our plan was to watch it the next day. Since most people were watching the parade along Main Street, U.S.A., it was a splendid time for us to go for as many popular attraction rides as possible!

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Our first ride was Orbitron at Tomorrowland. We queued for about 5 minutes only!

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Have you seen anyone eating while on a flying saucer ride?

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Try your hand at one of the game stalls if you visit HK Disneyland!

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I have always enjoyed It’s a Small World since my first ride at Tokyo Disneyland many years ago!

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Sing along to the classic anthem of world peace during a musical boat tour hosted by the children of the world. Climb aboard a cozy boat and set sail along the Seven Seaways canal for an approximate 9-minute journey.

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It was hard to take photos because of the dim lighting and there was plenty of movement from the singing and dancing dolls, and also the boat ride. Taking videos would be a better idea!

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Due to routine maintenance and inspection, It’s a Small World will be temporarily suspended from January 3 to 16, 2018.

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When we were in Fantasyland, we grabbed FastPass tickets for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh!

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Another highly recommended ride for young children! The four of us shared a Hunny Pot and were taken through a colorful, song-filled storybook wonderland!

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As it was quite some distance to walk to the Baby Care Centre at Main Street, Mini misschewy and I managed to find an empty bench near Mad Hatter Tea Cups which was temporarily suspended during the time of our visit. A baby’s gotta drink when a baby’s gotta drink!

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In the meantime, misterchewy and Little misschewy went for the Cinderella Carousel which looks even more stunning at night.

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Boy, were we famished after a long day! Early dinner beckoned at the Royal Banquet Hall.

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This medieval dining hall serves American, Japanese and Chinese specialties. Be spoiled for choice as you choose from four food stations — Grill, Japan, Guang Dong and International.

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I had the Japanese Curry Pork Chop Bento (HK$139). The portion was quite huge! Food tasted mediocre but still acceptable.

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The hubs chose the Baked Pork Chop with Rice Combo (HK$129) so that Little misschewy could share some of his food which was non-spicy.

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We bought the 3-in-1 meal coupon which includes an ice cream or popcorn.

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Just look at these! How cute!

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Decided it was a good time to squeeze in a bit of shopping before the night time parade! So in love with the new Disney character, Stella Lou!

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Continued shopping before fireworks began!

Called it a day after watching “Disney In The Stars” Fireworks!

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We were ready to conquer Disneyland again on our second day! Dedicated about 1.5 hours in the morning for a photoshoot which I will blog about in a separate post!

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Time to reward ourselves with some food and it was lunch time anyway! Love the Explorer’s Club Restaurant at Mystic Point!

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Both kids were asleep so we queued for Mickey and Minnie!

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Grabbed a good spot for the Flights of Fantasy parade!

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Sofia the First!

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Little misschewy was so excited to meet Snow White in person!

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Isn’t this such a sweet photo?

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We skipped the night time parade and fireworks on the second day since we had already experienced both the day before. Did some last minute shopping along Main Street!

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Do you know that there are two Disney stores at Hong Kong Airport? If you regret not getting something you like at Disneyland, you can always try your luck at the airport!

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If not, there is always Airfrov that you can count on! Get travellers to shop for you! New users can get $10 credit just by signing up on Airfrov’s website or app! Go to the Credits page and redeem “CHEWY” code BEFORE you post a request. The credits can be used for $5 off $35 spend, or $10 off $70 spend (before service & delivery fee). Some of the items you see in this photo aren’t mine! 😉

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Hope you enjoyed reading about our two-day trip to Hong Kong Disneyland! Stay tuned to our next post!
Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy 🙂

Playdate Snack Attack Ideas

Part of the fun of being a mum to young children is having their friends round to play. Playdates often become a regular feature on many young families’ weekly planners.

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They’re great for helping children learn to play with others and understanding how to share their toys nicely. OK, the house might have toys strewn everywhere by the end of the afternoon, but if you’re smart, you’ll factor in some tidy-up time at the end of the playdate and see if you can get the kids to give you a hand.
To make any playdate go smoothly, have some snacks on hand to keep energy levels up and moods good.

DIY toddler snacks

What toddler doesn’t like to get involved in food prep? While you might not appreciate sticky-fingered helpers for every meal you prepare in the kitchen, making snacks like chocolate fruit balls can be a fun activity during a playdate.
Add a cup each of prunes and almonds along with half a cup each of oats and chocolate chips to a food processor. Pulse the ingredients into a sticky mass. Now the kids can get involved; divide up the mix and let them roll small amounts of the mixture into 2-inch balls. These sticky treats can be eaten straightaway or stored for up to four weeks in the fridge.

Time to cool down

There’s often a time when the kids get overexcited and need a little time out during a playdate. Frozen fruit smoothie lollies are always great for the kids to cool down with when they’ve been running around and got a bit hot and bothered. They can be prepared in bulk and stored as popsicles so you have them to hand whenever you need them. The easiest way is to blend together a banana and some frozen berries with a cup of milk. Divide into popsicle moulds and store in the freezer.

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Source: Gloomkitty’s Crafts and Kitchen Korner via Facebook

Parents get hungry too

What about food for the parents when they bring their kids over to play? While just offering a cookie with a coffee is always a fail-safe option, why not make pick-up time a time for a treat for both you and your guests. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen baking though – services like Deliveroo bring dessert to your door and you can choose from desserts as varied as Krispy Kreme donuts through to fancy French tea cakes from Patisserie Glace in Republic Plaza.

Fun faces

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Source: Food Faces For Friends via Facebook

You’ll earn brownie points with the parents of your little guests if you get them to eat some fruit and veggies when they’re visiting. Here’s an easy way – prepare a selection of fruit and vegetables and ask the kids to create some funny faces. And when they’ve demonstrated their artistic flair on the plates, they can eat their creations and enjoy a snack packed full of vitamins and fibre.

Of course, food is only part of a successful playdate, but having a few kid-friendly snack ideas on hand is always a good idea.

RWS S.E.A Aquarium Celebrates SG52!

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Yay! School’s out! Parents who are planning holiday activities for your children, it’s time to include a visit to S.E.A Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa in your list! To commemorate SG52, two S.E.A. Aquarium Adult One-Day Tickets are going for only $52 now (U.P $68)! That’s like a savings of $16, which you can use to purchase extra snacks or souvenirs! 😀 Our very first visit as a family of four was last Christmas. Cayla was about 4 months old then and she was sleeping soundly in the Tula!

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My brother and his gf joined us this time and also helped to take care of the kids! Hehe.

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Big fish small fish everywhere! The girls were so distracted by the different fishes swimming around the tank and just wouldn’t look at the camera. Lol.

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Chanelle was initially afraid of the sharks and other gigantic fishes but her fear soon turned into fascination!

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Love the beautiful marine life. I picked up scuba diving during my undergraduate days with the NUS Dive Club and went on a few dive trips after that. It’s a pity misterchewy doesnt know how to scuba dive! I sure miss diving!

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Cayla was hungry so instead of looking for the baby room, I thought it would be easier if I sat in corner to feed her.

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Chanelle wanted a photo with”Nemo”! Hahaha many Nemos in fact!

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Most visitors like to gather here, in front of the Open Ocean Habitat, for a magnificent view of the various marine life.

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We chose to park ourselves at the Ocean Dome before feeding time instead.

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You can also check out some art works by children who took part in the Ocean Conservation Art Competition.

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Do you know that S.E.A Aquarium has its own mascot? It’s Mai the manta ray! He appears at the Ocean Dome daily at two timings – 2.45pm and 3.45pm! Remember to queue if you want a photograph with Mai!

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Currently, there is no published schedule for fish feedings but when we were there, the feeding time was at 4pm.

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Another not-to-be-missed highlight is the Discovery Touch Pool! Kids of all ages will love it because they get to touch and feel sea cucumber, starfish, and the like.

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At the end of your visit, stop by the souvenir section and pick up some cute merchandise!

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Don’t miss out on this wonderful SG52 promo where two adult tickets are only priced at $52, until 30 September 2017! Book your tickets here!