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Category Archives: Holidays
Things and places in Singapore that I miss 6-10
Continuing Friday’s post of things and places I miss in Singapore. Seeing Crazy Rich Asians made me nostalgic for my Singapore. 6. Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre was a huge help to Rhi as we began to identify and work on her … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture Shock, customs, Education, Holidays, Leaving Singapore, Pictures, Random Stuff, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged Democrats Abroad, Diwali, expat bostonians, Kaleidoscope Therapy, Lao Shi, little india, mandarin, River Hong Bao
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Halloween 2015
Halloween is my favorite holiday, and always has been. So I was thrilled to learn that there is trick or treating in Singapore. While there are some condos and neighborhoods that do trick or treating, the motherlode is in Woodlands. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, With Kids
Tagged expat bostonians, Halloween 2015, Singapore, Trick or Treating in Singapore
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River Hong Bao 2015 Opening Night
In a fit of insanity I took Elanor and Rhi to River Hong Bao 2015 on opening night (Tuesday Feb 17). The entrance if you’re coming from the carnival rides The massive tableau that celebrates SG50. Elanor and Rhi are … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Holidays, Pictures, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged american expat blog, american in singapore, Chinese New Year, expat bostonians, River Hong Bao, River Hong Bao 2015, SG50, Singapore, Year of the Goat
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Theater Review: Junior Claus (Sponsored Post)
***I received complimentary tickets to see Junior Claus. However, all views expressed within are my opinion*** On Saturday Nov 8 we went to see Junior Claus, a Little Company production, at DBS Arts Centre. Elevator ad in United Square “I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Singapore, Sponsored Posts, Theater/Shows/Events, With Kids
Tagged Christmas in Singapore, Christmas with Kids, Junior Claus, Singapore, singapore with kids, The Little Company
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Diwali 2014
This year we really made an effort to celebrate Diwali.We began the day with Jalebi’s to get our year off to a sweet start. This is a family tradition Ravi grew up with that we continue. Don’t tell anyone that … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Pictures, Singapore
Tagged Diwali, expat bostonians
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Wordless Wednesday: Diwali outfits
Sal Mubarak! Happy Diwali from our family to yours.
Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Pictures, Singapore
Tagged Diwali, expat bostonians
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Wordless Wednesday: Lantern Walk 2014
E had an Elsa lantern, so she wore her Elsa gown. Rhi had a Rapunzel lantern, so she wore the Rapunzel gown. Lanterns above the road The girls in front of the giant Lantern Bellydancers Singer with fan dancers Releasing … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged expat bostonians, Mass Lantern Walk, Mid-Autumn Festival
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Elanor’s identity
Two years ago, Elanor often identified purely as Singaporean or Indian, so we began to explain that she is American. Not in a “here is our flag, learn the pledge, sing patriotic songs, learn the composition of congress” way, but … Continue reading
Pink Dot 2014
We were so happy to attend our third Pink Dot on June 28th. I’m an out bisexual woman, and with the controversy this year we felt it was more important than ever to take the girls. If you want to … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Pictures, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Uniquely Singapore, Video, With Kids
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River Hongbao 2014
We visited River Hongbao three times this year. Once last Saturday, which I have no real pictures of, because I’d forgotten my camera battery at home (whoops). I went last night to do some night photography of the lanterns. Finally, … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, general places, Holidays, Pictures, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY 2014, expat blog, River Hongbao, River Hongbao 2014, Singapore, things to do for CNY, things to do with kids for CNY, Uncle Ringo
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