A trip to Kok Fah Technology Farm

I am always on a lookout for enriching experience for the children. So I was really excited when the community arranged this (S$10 per pax) only to the Kok Fah Technology Farm. We were very forunate to have a guide with us. We first started off with some salad tasting (which disgusted my kids). So, I got to enjoy 3 plates of veggies. Yum. 

Following, there was an aloe vera jelly extraction demonstration. I was personally very interested because we have a few aloe vera plants at home. Fun fact, the size of your aloe vera is dependent on your pot size. From 1, we ended up having 3. They are very resilient plants and love sun and water, so they are really easy to rear. :D

The farm tour were the kids' favourite. They got to learn more about they hydroponics process, types of herbs and even...harvest 3 xiao bai cai each. Even, I was very excited about it. But what happened next was the most exciting for me, shopping at their market place for the famers' produce. We ended up buying S$50+ of planting kits and produce. 

Fun fact, I realised I went to their weekend farmer's market before. But I forgot it was called Kok Fah. Ended the trip with some aloe vera juice, which was too healthy and blend for me. Haha. Once we get our gardening plot, we do anticipate ourselves purchasing their seedlings. To be quite honest, Kok Fah is pretty out of the way, so join a community tour to attend the guided version!

CJ Hendry Flower Market - Last is Best

Lately, CJ Hendry Flower Market was the craze with scalpers and all. I initially wanted to drop by during the weekends with the family but I scrapped it due to the crowd. And thank god, I didn't go cos the crowd was rowdy and we probably will not enjoy ourselves there anyway. Eventually, they added an extra day and I managed to get a slot. But I missed my slot and ended up as a walk-in. 

Not that it matters (I didn't queue that long), but the whole hall was still crowded. I couldn't take the nice photos I wanted because there was very little variety with lots of gapping holes in the flower area. All I could take was people. I ended up picking a flower I liked and left. To be frank, I only liked 20%, hated a good 40% and felt absolutely neutral to the 100%. And so, I didn't get the mystery bag either.  (Heard it was disappointing as they were trying to clear stock.)

As luck would have it, they moved all the remaining flowers to the foyer and allowed walk-ins. I decided to make another trip with my colleagues after stalking their IG and comments. It was probably one of the better decision because I had a lot more fun and took a lot happier photos. Space matters! The flower options remain limited. It is better quality than most plushie flowers, but frankly I would have little use for them. 

I took home another 1 free flower for the kids. My personal view is that IMBA should have better managed this situation - either charge an entrance fee or manage the flowers that can be bought. I did know CJ Hendry as a result. But most people still didn't even bother to find out about her and her art. She is holding another experiential art - Ju Ju World, but frankly, I would love to see her hand drawn art better. 

If there is one thing I have learnt, some things are worth waiting (for). 

ArtScience Museum: Klook Discount

ArtScience Museum is one of my favourite museums in Singapore because it doesn't take itself too seriously. What they curate, is always fun, easy to absorb and ease into. I am usually there when there is some artist curation. But this time round, it was the children who wanted to go, mainly because there an ongoing exhibition on the anatomy of insects. It was a very colourful exhibit, but not my favourite topic.

To be honest, it was the Sketch Aquarium that captured their attention the most. It was very interactive with slides and drawn animation. Also, you get to snap really pretty photos. From an artistic perspective, the husband and I felt that was the most frivolous art form. But the kids were truly engaged and couldn't wait to be back. ArtScience Museum usually rotates the curation yearly. So I guess it is next year :P

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Art Science Museum: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/2501-marina-bay-sands-artscience-museum-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5%  Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Scentopia Orchard

Not sure if any of you is aware, but Scentopia open an outlet at Scape Orchard. It is more of a pop-up style and is not as poshed as what you see at Sentosa. (Reader's Tip: For the price-conscious, it is cheaper for the experiences at Orchard Scentopia.)Many of you would have known this perfume-making place as the go-to for girls day out or Hen Party activities, but this was a surprisingly awesome family event with my kids. Don't say boys won't love it, cos even my husband/son enjoyed the experience.

Just to caveat, my children love spraying my perfume on themselves...and it ain't cheap per spray. So I thought why not let them make their own scent so that they would leave mine alone. Given that it is a very sensory experience, you really need to sniff quite a lot of different scents. Children who have an overly sensitive nose should avoid this. We split ourselves to Team Girl and Team Boy. 

You basically start off with an online questionnaire about your personality and that would let you know the type of scents you are likely to prefer. It is categorised to Citrus, Fresh, Floral, Woody and Oriental. You are allowed to pick 10 different scents. Based on your personality, you might get to choose 3 Citrus, 4 Floral, 2 Woody, 1 Oriental and 0 Fresh from each catergory.

Each category has 30 scents which is further split for the respective genders and unisex. I always thought I am easy-going when it comes to scent. Guess I was wrong? There were some that made me wanted to puke, but my son loved it. Honestly, between me and you, I didn't really like what the men made and so did my daughter. Guess there is really what we call gender difference when it came to this. Haha.

We went through within the process within 40 minutes and the kids got to experience how perfume was made. It can be faster depending on how decisive you are. If your child is more than 8 years old, they would need their own tickets. (Reader's Tip: This is a perfect 7yo birthday activity!)

For SGD80 per parent-child pair, it is still pretty worth it since you get to bring a customised bottle of 50ml perfume home. It is definitely more economical go go for the 100ml bottle. But I just didn't want so much for them since there is limited occasions they could spray on themselves. 

Bras Basah Complex - Part 1 (Interesting Shops)

It has been a while since I last set foot there, mainly cos I stopped printing class t-shirts. But I really loved how the place transformed and had a new vibe to it. I hung around there for a whole day. Decided that maybe I should do a series of post on it because it is really quite a bit of art materials hub. Kicking off with some really cool shops which I stepped within.

1. When I was Four

I am sure many Singaporeans heard of it. When I was Four was one of the pioneering knick-knack souvenir shops that played a lot on puns on our local heritage. Popular with both locals and tourists, it is one shop not to be missed. I was surprised to see a retail shop because I always thought they were online-based. Also, it is so hard not to walk out with something - and we do have a fair bit of their merch at home. We ended up sending letters to future selves. Generally, their stuff are quite reasonably priced with non-nostalgic stuff being cheaper :D We also had fun stamping at their booth!

2. Joival.co

If you want something more unique that the rest of the Singaporean folks still hasn't quite own, head on to Joival.co. Apart from holding their own creations, Joival.co also display crafts from other artisans. It was interesting to browse. Price-point, it is on the higher side but like many of the shops here, you can use your CDC vouchers. So I do see many people walking out with something.  I particularly love the clickers and also the window stickers.

3. Tong Tong Friendship Store

I really loved the design of this shop, though I don't think it would appeal to everyone. The clothes are more retro, 70s inspired and are very, very expensive. To be quite frank, the lady at the store was probably one of the worse shopowners I have met. She basically just ignored us from the moment we stepped in. I like their design but hated the service. A hello would have been nice. Because of how cold she was, I lost my courage to try out the clothes and decided that the money can be better spent to support other brands.

Exhibition at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Not many people heard about the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, and I thought it was pretty rare to find such a good and free exhibition. Singapo人 is about the journey of a Singaporean Chinese, and what makes us uniquely us. A hidden gem, it is not very crowded and you could take your time to navigate through the different stations. I particularly love how much thought was made into the exhibition, making it both instagrammable and packed with knowledge.

Most of the exhibits were also very interactive and the kids went through them asking questions. With lots of different medium, I found it very engaging even for the adults. There were games (which were extremely fun) and it was thrilling to find PM's cup there. Very localised appeal!

Night Safari Review

It has been a while since we went to Night Safari. I have always remembered it being a top-notch attraction and the tram ride was a true highlight. All the animals were roaming, some even up close. It was truly a night to remember. One of the fire shows was cancelled that day which was a bit of a bummer. We managed to catch "Creatures of the Night" which was pretty interesting, just that I wish the show was a little longer. 

For people who are uncomfortable in the dark, the whole Night Safari is pretty dimly lit. At certain pathway, it could be pretty spooky. Halloween Night potential spots. We started with the walking paths first. Can't really decide whether this was a good idea because the queue for the tram rides were crazy when the night was early. By the time we were done with the paths, we didn't have to queue for the tram rides. But the kids were exhausted, one fell asleep on the tram (thinking it ended). 

Photo-taking was also extremely difficult. Most of my photos were not sharp. It is really a place where you will remember with your eyes. For families with young kids, I wouldn't suggest coming here cos the park becomes alive when your kids are ready for their rest. Fortunately, we were staying within the park. But by the time, we headed back to the resort, the children were sound asleep. 

For someone who has been to the park previously, Night Safari isn't like the zoo whereby you can visit over and over again. It is those place which you would visit once every 10 years (LOL!). Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it. But even as an adult, I was drained after the visit and the dim lighting made me want to sleep. And I think it is extremely difficult to keep refreshing the park, given that it isn't huge. *

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Night Safari (for locals, please compare prices with at Mandai website): https://www.klook.com/en-SG/destination/p50057039-night-safari-of-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5%  Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Mandai Rainforest Resort Review

After lots of hype, we decided to make our way to the Mandai Rainforest Resort too. It was located right in the heart of Mandai Zoo, with lots of greenery, away from the bustling city life. First impression wasn't too bad. We were welcome by random monkeys. Check-in was very prompt and service was top-notch. Kids amenities/ room slippers were provided. You could even loan a stroller from the concierge. 

Our room was the Family Sanctuary. It was well decorated and spacious, and could possibly sleep up to 4A + 2C comfortably. The children were particularly excited about the bunk bed. For me, it was about the thoughtful, tiny details in the room that made it memorable. Plus, the room was really new :)

Each night cost a whooping S$400+ and we could only afford 2D1N on staycation budget. The first place we checked out was the pool. I thought it was pretty disappointing. It has an infinity pool but there isn't much to see. There was a half-hearted lap pool and kids pool. At 5pm, there was free ice cream distributed. But that was pretty much all. The kids had fun, but I expected more. 

There was a good amount of eateries within walking distance, but the queue could be really long during dining hours. I thought there should be at least discount for hotel guests. But nope, the same went for Mandai tickets (apparently, Singaporean citizens could get better prices if you buy via the websites.) During our 2D1N, we visited the Night Safari (read our review here). By the time we were done, it was nearly 10pm+ and the kids were dead tired. I was so relief that we only lived nearby. 

There is a kids club within the resort, but I thought it was ridiculous that they were charging S$10 per child per day given the limited and quite off the mill activities they had for them to do. (This should really be a free service). The playground look great, but couldn't really entertain the kids more than an hour, half an hour if you are lucky.

For those who wonders what is the catch, I think it is the complimentary breakfast. It was super impressive. The variety was huge (and the biggest I have ever seen in all my vast hotel/ staycation stays), including machines for you to create your own juice concoction, pancakes etc. There was even alcohol. Apart from that, non-typical breakfast menu such as ice-cream, chocolate fondues were available. I was so stuffed by the end. S$400+ is still quite a stretch for me, and I didn't even went for the most extravagant treehouse. Great for an one-time experience, but my pocket just can't do it again. 

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Mandai Rainforest Resort: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/hotels/detail/1752819-mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5%  Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Science Centre: Cheap, Good and Educational

It has been a while since we had gone to Science Centre and boy, we were so impressed with the changes. When I was a kid, I had always enjoyed the mirror maze. I am happy to say a facelift has been given and it is so much more confusing and fun than before. Even as an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Some of familiar exhibitions remained unchanged and were not too exciting for me, but the kids still enjoyed them. Others had a facelift like the Mirror Maze. There were also new exhibitions that made science centre feels fresh and snazzy. I also like how all the exhibits involved hands-on activities or were gamified to be more more engaging and interactive, instead of a pure boring read.

The new exhibits involved the Savage Garden which my kids absolutely loved. Apart the musical intro which felt like a live theatre show, there was a mini slide within. There was a also a mechanised venus flytrap photo area. My kids might have thought this was a minature indoor playground. My only grouse was that some exhibitions were not functioning/ spoilt but there was no notification on it. Having said that, that's probably like 1-2 out of hundreds of exhibtions. 

For the first time, I also caught the Fire Tornado Show. In the past, I have only seen the lightning show which is always impressive. Only problem was that I watched it since I was a kid, I could basically anticipate the whole flow. So having another show to look forward to was a great change. Apart from these 2 demonstrations, I thought it would have been nice if they could do live experiments involving the children. 

Just to caveat, Science Centre was huge and we didn't finish the whole place. This was because my kids spent most of the time at their favourite place - Waterworks. This was literally like a mini water play area. I like how safe it is - the only issues maybe just rowdy kids. But you could just let the kids round around with no fear of them falling/ drowning etc. There was also a changing and bathing area. 

I would recommend this being the last exhibition. Once the children go in, they are never going to come out. You don't necessarily need to change into swimwear but be sure to bring at least spare clothes and towels. Otherwise, you would need to get it from their retail which is still pretty affordably priced. For any one with kids, I would suggest going to Science Centre. It is a great place and not to be missed. 

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Science Centre: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/destination/p50057063-science-centre-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5%  Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Visit to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

The children are very obsessed with Dinosaurs, so we decided to bring them to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. This is not my first time time (you can read my first impression here) and I have to say that when we age, we really find our old selves rather cringe-worthy. Guess I matured and even became a mother. 

To be frank, I actually found it pretty interesting this time round. I couldn't finish everything but even if I did, I probably wouldn't retain. The dinosaurs bones are actually real (not relics) and were purchased by the generous billionaires of Singapore and donated to the museum. There were also a lot of interesting bones like the narwhale horns and other insects that were on display. <3

The older toddler was more interested in the museum and asked lots of questions as the adults narrated the content to him. My younger toddler was just running around and absorbing images (I hope). It is not a very big museum, but it is really informative, very well organised and pretty in pictures. The retail shop was rather messy, but we ended up buying a cute card to remember our visit here. 

It is now free for NUS students and on your birthday month. It doesn't really refresh its content much so it is not a place I would visit very frequently (maybe once a decade?) Also, it is quite inconveniently located (at NUS) and not near to any train stations. To make it a viable museum for locals, it would probably need more targeted events. One thing for sure, the foreigners love it from the reviews. Would recommend for at least one visit. 

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/1680-lee-kong-chian-natural-history-museum-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Wan To Play Tropical Drift

We have been to quite a number of Wan to Play outlets and given how great some of them had been, the Tropical Drift was quite a bit of a disappointment. Tropical Drift was supposed to be the latest edition. But when we were there, some of the games were damaged. And a good deal of the facilities were suffering from wear and tear. 

The more unique experiences here were the "X-Ray" station, the jail, the floor is lava (damaged at the time we were there) and also mechanic experience. There were also some stations (bumper cars, racing etc.) that you needed to pay extra for. To be frank, I think those should have been provided complimentary, otherwise this outlet was nothing special. 

The ceiling for this outlet was also a little on the low side. All the parents had to do a gorilla crawl to chase after their kids and I saw a kid ran, bumped her head and flown to the ground. The slides were also pretty normal. Grouses aside, the kids had lotsa fun as usual. They enjoyed the usual role-play, fish-catching and grocery run. Trampoline was not really is their element that day.

By 1 hour mark, they were pretty much done.  This outlet didn't have a retail portion so remember to bring your own socks! We made a special trip there, but there were nothing much worth exploring within the mall. There is a lot more to see/eat at Causeway Mall. But I doubt we are going there again in the near future. 

My First Official Ballet - Swan Lake

After watching my first ever ballet (you can read my experience here), I decided to go for the real deal. To be quite fair, most Singaporeans like myself don't quite really know much to expect. I managed to snag a deal during the SG60 promo so I only paid S$60 per pax for rather decent seats. To make the deal even sweeter, I bought at Sands itself and got some cash credits which I used to spend on the drinks and snacks while enjoying the show. Note: The food served is pretty tasty and affordable. 

For the curious, the ballerinas dance throughout the whole show with no dialogue. This time round, I didn't pre-read anything, yet I still could somewhat catch the gist of the whole storyline. The choreography was definitely more sophisticated. And because the troupe was bigger, the set-up could be more impressive. I also got to see more ballet variations. It was a great eye-opener. My only grouse was that there was no live orchestra.  

Unlike a musical, there was less fanfare and merchandise to be bought. Also I realised that apart from the iconic piece, the rest of the score was rather forgettable. There is still some fascination with ballet from me and it is really amazing how graceful every pose and movement can be. I will definitely be catching a few more iconic ballets from the professional troupes and maybe watch with ballerinas who can shed more light. If you are a ballerina, please feel free to drop me messages so that I can learn more about your craft. 

This is the first time in 175 years that the The State Ballet of Georgia is debuting in Singapore. Only at 

the Sands Theatre from September 11 to 14, 2025. :)

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Swan Lake Tickets: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/137712-swan-lake-state-ballet-of-georgia-at-the-sands-theatre/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

GBTB: Alpine Adventure

One of my favourite event hall is the Flower Fields Hall at Gardens by the Bay. You may not know, but attendees are always given free entrance to visit the Floral Dome. I like the Floral Dome because they do update the theme very frequently and I will get to enjoy a new scene. Although I have to admit, I do walk through them pretty fast, especially if I am there too frequently (which I may be this year)...at least 4 times there already!

During my visit there, it was Alpine Adventure and I got to enjoy the view of Zurich/ Switzerland (a place I have never been to) so I can't vouch how authentic the designs were. There was a fake cable car and alpine at the entrance. There were so many people that day, I couldn't even score a proper scenery shot, let alone a selfie. 

Usually, I don't come to the Floral Dome in the evening/ night. My phone could definitely capture better shots in the day. The view was a little different with the lights and all, but I would still recommend the day view. So funny story, because I have been here one time too many, I realised they recycled the props. Haha. The cow is definitely a repeat!

For those who are curious the Flower Fields Hall, I am not sure there they get their catered food from. Generally, it is ok, not fantastic. But with the lights hanging on their high ceilings, it gives a very magical vibe. I prefer their light bites over their sit-down events. Acoustic in the hall is terrible, I always can't make a proper conversation because of the deafening performances on stage. 

Floral Dome - Alpine Adventure: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/127-gardens-by-the-bay-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Jurassic World - The Experience

A few of my friends and some of my new overseas counterparts went for Jurassic Part - The Experience and were raving about it. Since the children has been reading about dinosaurs, we decided we should be there. We went for Avatar: The Experience before (you can read about out post here), so I knew how suitable the Cloud Forest was for movies like this. And I am glad to say it sure didn't disappoint. 

To provide some context, I know the Cloud Forest pretty well like the back of my hand, given how many times I have been there. It would be quite difficult to keen me excited and anticipating. Also, I even went to watch a video tour on this. Still it kept me spellbound and I spent around 1.5hrs inside. 

Everything was hyper realistic. It was almost as good as Walking with Dinosaurs. The T-rex especially when it roared just made everything all so worth it. Not all were figurines and some could move, bringing some realism. A portion of the tour areas was made into labs etc. and the immersion felt surreal with some role-playing involved. One of the dinosaurs at the lab spat at the children, driving them wild with fear and some excitement. 

There was also photo-taking opportunities which allowed you to pet a baby dinosaur. The children were extremely excited and couldn't keep their eyes off it (I petted it twice too). Tips: the digital copies are way cheaper it fits different backdrop to it. You can print at home at a way cheaper price! S$20 for 10 digital photos and videos with 2 different poses. Plus the photopass card is pretty and can be kept for a souvenir. 

(Psst, I think the price was adjusted upwards from S$10. WTF!)

Crystal Mountain - the most underappreciated exhibit at Cloud Forest was finally transformed into something interactive. The children had a lot of fun with it. Honestly, even though the crystals were so much more informative, it just couldn't engage anyone. Even I felt it was boring in the past and would quickly stroll past it. Not sure whether this is a permanent feature but is still better being sidelined. 

For this exhibition, I think the day view and the evening view would do more justice to it. Such a must go, don't miss it. Jurassic World - The Experience will be here until 31 December 2025. The souvenirs though really cute, were darn expensive. The cheapest if you want to get something decent would be the magnets or the collectible pins!

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Jurassic World The Experience: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/127-gardens-by-the-bay-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Wan to Play: i2Katong

At this rate, you guys might really think I am out to review every Wan to Play indoor playground. To be fair, they are the only indoor playground which we have invested in a package, simply because they have so many outlets. :D This used to be their crown jewel, because it has really high ceilings the slide was the most impressive. By the time we made our visit, the place is pretty worn out. It didn't help that the aircon was barely working, so we were all sweaty and pretty much ready to be out after an hour. 

It has the typical mix of a trampoline section, hinoki beads, kitchen pretend-play. My kids spent the most time at the kitchen pretend-play because it had one of the most and realistic stuff, compared to other indoor playground. There was also additional bonus fun in rolling off round objects down the super high slide. 

Very limited photos this time round, because most of them were videos of the kids (and the adults) sliding down. Even though it is worn, the slide is still pretty exciting. Wan to Play seems to build steeper slides than their peers, because I always have the most fun down theirs. This outlet also have the most attractive retail. Usually, I am not attracted by any items on sale, but a few caught my eye here and the price is pretty reasonable. 

Fun Fact, we actually forgot our socks and went to another place to buy them. We could have actually just bought it at their outlets cos the quality was great and the price comparable. Since the other place we bought from gave the kids free gift, we kinda got ourselves a steal. :P Overall, this outlet isn't too bad and have great potential, just needs a good revamp!

First Time on Luge

I am sure many Singaporeans can relate. The Luge has been on Sentosa for quite a bit and I have never been on it...till now. I always had this misconception that it was very expensive and not very fun. But now that I have been on it, it is pretty thrilling and the view up on the skyride is pretty gorgeous. I was in fact more frightened than the children on the skyride because I was wearing covered slippers which could fall off (Wear appropriate footwear!) and I think I might have a slight fear of heights. My friend dropped her phone cover on the ride. >_<

There were basically 4 tracks in total and we took 2. You could control the speed of your ride. I was too chicken to go at full blast but I reckon it would be exciting to ride down that way (which my husband did). The children sat as pillion. It was pretty easy to learn and navigate the luge. Nothing to really see on the luge ride, so it is really all about the speed. 

 

There is also the night version, but I really can't imagine how much more fun it can be (probably need to give it a try once). Now that I have taken it once, I might try it again in other countries. There is really quite a bit of appeal to it. To get the best bang for your bucks, you should just purchase the package for 4 rides. (You can pay for unlimited children pillion riders on the spot. Each additional ride would cost $10 each.)

The thing is...you won't stop at 1 and you might try the same route at different speed. I would say at least 2-3 rides before you feel "no regrets". You can also purchase photos and videos of yourself racing down. But I looked pretty crappy in them...so nope. The digital versions are not very expensive, so you might also needa race down a few times for the perfect shoot. For Singaporeans, you really needa at least try once.

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Luge Tickets: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/132-skyline-luge-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

SG 60 at the Zoo

SG60 sure has many perks, one of which is discounted tickets to the local attractions - one of which is the zoo. The elderly in the family bought the discounted annual passes and we tapped on the discounts to make another trip in. By now, we are quite familiar with the offerings of the zoo. But it is still a great place to go because the area is pretty big and we can break the visits to focus on different areas. 

Also, the children really enjoy it. Apart from checking out the animals, they would spend most of the time at KidzWorld at the petting zone. They will be showing lotsa love to the rabbits, guinea pigs and grooming goats. Even for the adults, it is pretty enjoyable if you are a lover of furies - I was feeling all warm and fuzzy when a rabbit came to me to be petted. There is also a dry and wet playground within the area. 

This time round, we didn't managed to get any feeding sessions. Note: If you are going on a weekend or during the school holidays, be sure to book for these sessions ahead. Otherwise, they will be fully booked. One new event that caught my eye was the Hello from the Wild sessions. My friend went for it and it seems really cool. But it was definitely more expensive as compared to the feeding session. Each pax cost an additional ~$50 and a family of 4 would cost nearly $200. For me, this is more a special occasion than a normal day out. 

My daughter, being pretty excited also dressed herself as a ranger and attracted the attention of the real rangers. We went to some of the sharing sessions and learnt about the fossils/ bones of the animals. The whole Mandai experience has always been wholesome. Can't wait to check out the latest additions - Rainforest Wild Asia and to try out Colugo Camp and Mandai Rainforest Resort (both waiting for the price to drop and service to stabilise!)

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Zoo (For Singaporeans, please check Mandai site to compare prices): https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/141-singapore-zoo-singapore/

** Use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Wan 2 Play - Kinex

Since we have a Wan 2 Play membership, it has become our goal to visit every outlet. We went to one of their newer space at Kinex. It was of a space themed and the first outlet we extended our play time by another half an hour. Despite not being touted as one of their flagship stores, this outlet was pretty deserving of the title. 

Generally, most indoor playgrounds (and theirs) follow a specific formula with some additional wow factor. Maybe because this one had a larger area, there was a lot more to play. Apart from the usual ball pits and slides, this one even came with a tiny arcade area. The kids could go on free rides and played some of the games you would normally find in an arcade. 

The internal structures were a little more complicated as not every area was fully linked. You may slide into different arenas. Among the places we have been to, their trampoline was the most fun, maybe because they had a space laden with sponges for the kids to jump in and bury themselves within. This place has everything we know- hinoki pits, cooking pretend play area, mini scooters, magnetic tiles - very comprehensive. 

To complete the whole "space look", there were even led lights embedded in their ceiling. The light changes to give a different space mood. As there was no natural light and use of led lights, the place was a little darker. But surprisingly, the photos turn out to be pretty decent. One of my favourite indoor playground. Would strongly recommend this to any parents who are looking for a place to bring their children out!

Nowhere Baths

I thought it was pure exaggeration to make bathing pleasurable. But Nowhere Bathhouse proved me wrong. I first came across it because it was on a few major media. Based on the photos, it looked really luxurious and I really wanted to go for an onsen experience. It was located within the Dempsey enclave and there was so much to do there. On my ride there, my driver even double confirm if I were going to bath. I gave a sheepish yesh. He was so impressed at the drop-off, he told me he might bring his wife here too. 

Compared to other places, it was $55 for a 2 hours session. I thought it was pretty affordable. No photos allowed inside, but basically you are supposed to wear a bathing suit and enjoy sauna, steam, soaks (hot and iced). Crowd control was excellent, I never felt more at ease and in tune with myself. I felt so in tune with myself and positively recharged after. There was no rush. Based on observation, most were either a solo or couple retreat.

For me, I struggled with the cold plunge and one of the hot soaks. I couldn't make my way in. I was not alone, I noticed others had the same problems. My husband said the cold plunge was really good for health, but I just couldn't.  My favourite was the sauna. It was therapeutic to laze around. My only grouse was some young couple engaging in some display of affection at the wash area. Erms...really awkward and I didn't know where to look. Perhaps the management need to put this into their ground rules. 

Back to happy thoughts, bathing was another divine experience. I spent half an hour bathing and thoroughly enjoying myself. Wow. I never knew I love bathing so much. I think it helps that the soap provided was aromatic and body/hair oils were provided after. Better than a massage, I couldn't stop raving about it and felt I NEEDED to tell the world about it. Will be back again, I really need this bliss. 

2025 Flavours of Tomorrow Festival

It is our second time going for Flavours of Tomorrow Festival. Call me bias, but it keeps getting better. I absolutely love this event because it introduces me to alternative options that brings me closer to a sustainable lifestyle. It is one of those events that make you feel more fulfilled and a better version of yourself after attending. Previously, the focus was just on alternative proteins, but I was really glad that they incorporated a lot more booths on other aspects. 

The location this time round was a lot more convenient at the newly built Geneo which was right beside Kent Ridge MRT. Talk about workplace goals, this probably ranks high. Beautiful, futuristic and a great selection of food and amenities. The organisers really did a great job making sure the place was quite children friendly - the bouncy castle was there again. 

On a separate note, there was also commendable effort to engage people for different walk of lives. Through the incorporation, of cooking demonstration, clothes pop-up, Grab-boxes, there was a lot more vibrancy. Personally, I was also pretty pleased to see some of the initiatives which I support there. Some being:

1. MoNo.sg - For people looking for some bang for their bucks, you can grab a contribution box (range of price varies depending on the size) and it up with goodies. Please note that ost of the food are close to their expiry date. It is one of my favourite place to check out because they hold very interesting snacks and at really affordable price. Plus, tackling food waste is one of my core casuse.
    
2. Slurpy Bear - We use this as home. The refillable dehumidiser is really effective and quite easy to use. Plus it makes me feel good about myself everytime I opt it instead because it makes me feel like I am contributing to the environment. 


3. w0w Noodles - My favourite. It taste really good and gives 0 glycemic response, leaving no impact on blood sugar response. Great for people with diabetes or pregnant ladies with gestational diabetes. Made from barley, it is high in protein and dietary fibre. As take-up rate is low, the price is still a little on the high side. But with time and a little public education, I am sure it will soon be econmoical. 

Some great new finds/ things I can't wait to try:

• Botanict - The nonya food was really good, can't wait to try the whole menu in its restaurant. 
• Fogo Fungi - Mushroom Grow Kits. Have always wanted one, but yet to get myself one. 
• Strawberry picking at Blooom - Have long heard about it but just couldn't find an available slot that matches our schedule to go down to. 

Flavours of Tomorrow Festival is from 25 – 27 April 2025, 10AM – 7PM at Geneo at Singapore Science Park. Catch it while it is there, don't miss it.