Category Archives: Shopping

“How do you and your kids enjoy life in Singapore?”

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

I’ve recently been emailing with a potential expat. I had a number of Singaporean expats respond to my emails, answer questions, and generally be a great resource for our move. Some of them are now irl friends (or were and … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Attractions, Before the Move, Culture Shock, Expat to Expat Advice, Helpers, Shopping, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Third Culture Kids, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

NoQ is no more

Posted on October 1, 2014 by

The online bookstore NoQ has closed.  I once reviewed them and in return for doing so had an active discount code for the website.  I have deleted that post to prevent confusion. If you are looking to buy books online, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday–Near the ArtScience Museum

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

The weird effect is due to my lens fogging over after leaving air conditioning Water Lillies in the pond by the ArtScience Museum View of the city skyline as seen from MBS ArtScience and the Marina Bay area Skyscrapers Looking … Continue reading →

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Exploring Singapore: Changi Airport

Posted on May 16, 2014 by

Changi Airport in Singapore has been recognized as one of the best airports in the world.  While I have flown in and out of Changi for four years, I’ve never really had a chance to explore it.  We often have … Continue reading →

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Exploring Singapore: Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle

Posted on May 6, 2014 by

In February I went to go visit Hay Dairy Farm.  I tried, and failed, to visit Bollywood Veggies.  On Monday I tried and failed to visit Bollywood Veggies again. Since vegetables weren’t on the table (pun intended), I stopped off … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday–Kampong Glam

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

 

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The Uncomfortable Truth about Toys in Singapore

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

Around this time of year I start spending a lot of time at toy stores; Rhi’s second birthday is in October, Ellie turns five in November, and both girls get Christmas gifts.  Before I actually went shopping, I began to … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Shock, Identity, Shopping, Singapore, Third Culture Kids, With Kids | 7 Comments