<< Preview>> Megabugs Return !!

Enter the Insect Kingdom @ Megabugs Return ! Thanks to Blogger Mum, Liza @ Mother of Xander for extending the invitation to some mummy bloggers to attend the preview event.

During the cocktail reception, Xav went to the balloonist and got himself his favourite ladybug tied to his wrist. Look at that red spider behind him ! I heart that !

Spot the "live" insects walking around ! With their costumes creatively made from recycled materials !

Here are a few pics captured  of  what you can expect at the exhibition. Oversized animatronics, static bugs,

Asian Forest Scorpion

Singapore Blue

Aedes Mosquito

collection of live insects and rare specimens as well as some informative galleries to read up on the facts.

Glow in the dark scorpions

Crickets

Spot the stick insect

Want to have a feel of how it's like to be a fly on the wall ?

At the end of the exhibition, there were some booths outside. One of which Xav went was a booth showcasing of some insects which has medicinal properties and were used in TCM presciptions.

We saw dried scorpions, dried centipedes, wingless cockroaches and bamboo bees. The fearless Xav happily went to have a feel of touching them and smelling each individual to find out which insect has the strongest smell lingering even though it has been sun dried.

Well, for me, such a shame to say that I quietly moved to one side when I saw Xav picked up the wingless cockroach, wishing silently that he does not come to me with it. Yes, it may be dead but I can't help but feeling fearful of something which is harmless *laughs*



Wingless Cockroach

Below are pics of pastries topped with fried scorpions and fried ants.

Fried scorpions

Fried ants as toppings on pastries

If you dare to give it a try, these delicacies can be at :
Imperial Restaurant (Imperial Herbal)
Vivocity #03-08 Lobby G
Singapore 098585

Phone and Fax no. from Metropole Hotel remained :
63370491 / 63360611
Email : imperialherbal@hotmail.com

They be holding a Bugs Mania Workshop on 25th May 2013 to observe various parts of insects under the microscope and learn to weave a grasshopper using coconut leaves !

"Megabugs Return " will be held @ Science Centre Singapore till 18 August 2013.
10am – 6pm daily  $20* (Adult), $15* (Child 3 – 12 years old)
*Includes Science Centre admission

Dong Ya Seafood Chi Char << 东亚海鲜 >>

Located at 36 Keong Saik Road, junstion of Teck Lim Street. This coffeeshop sits in one of the pre-war shophouses and opposite the building, you can find a stretch of pre-war shophouses as well. With most of them being under the Heritage Preservation Programme, you can see more modern restaurants sprouting out.

I remembered a decade ago, one of my friends brought me here and I must say the dishes were good ! Surprsingly, after so many years, they now have their chef recommendations and I must say yes, it's a MUST try when you come here. I have been there twice this month with different groups of friends and confirmed that the following below will normally be recommended by the lady.
This dish below is pretty addictive. Wrapped with pork floss, water chestnut, carrot, scallop and I think asparagus. Thumbs up for it ! You will ask for more.

Nai3 Pi2 Fu3 Pi2 Juan3



Coffee Ribs

 One of their highly recommended Tou fu topped with Chai Por and minced meat. I find this so-so only though.



Qi2 Xiang1 Tou4 Fu4

This dish spicy level varies from the two different visits. The first time I came was way too spicy for me. But the second visit, it seems just right. The chicken were deep fried to a crispy crunch and coated with yet another sauce that you will ask for more.

Gan1 Xiang1 Ji1 Guo1

I personally find this soup normal. Not as fascinating as what they have recommended. Tasted quite blend to me, probablyI need more stronger taste food at the moment.

Fish maw Soup





Pricing wise were quite reasonable. We ordered about 4-5 dishes and total bill tantamounts to $50 plus but less than $60. It would have costs more if I were to eat at the Chi Char at the kopitiam opposite my place.

Operating hours :

11am - 2.30 pm
5 pm - 10 pm

If am not wrong, they are closed on every wed.

After the dinner, if you can still stomach further. Try their traditional bread toast from the coffeeshop ! No pics for the toast as by the time, the order came, they are gone in seconds ! = p

Linking up with Dinomama

Botanical Flourish - Matt gold & Ivory

You got to love this combination - Matt Gold and Ivory.

This order was made from a friend for her cousin's wedding. Totally love the outcome of this colour combination using Botanical Flourish. I almost wanted to cut out a pink and ivory theme for the baby shower for our #2 ! Check out D'sail Creation on FB for more designs on party packs, toppers and customized wedding card holders for your close and loved ones on their special day ! Drop me a PM for preorders ;)

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Simple Fractions

1/2 and 1/4 ... This has been commonly heard from Xav recently. Hence, I thought it would be good to introduce to him simple fractions.

Came across this when we were in BKK and the price was pretty cheap, so why not just grab it. I think this can be found in some pasar malam stalls in Singapore if I remember correctly. Anyway, since I did not buy it the last time as I felt that it was too early for Xav to learn.

In it, contained 38 fraction pieces, comprising 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8 and 1/10 and 10 double sided word cards.

First I explained and showed him what it meant by half. He got to place the fraction pieces onto the cards. I even got his fruits and vegetable toys involved to let him visualise better what is 1/2 after the fruit is being cut.

We continued with a simple exercise on shading the correct number of parts and circling the correct fraction.

Xav actually asked me " why is it when the bottom number (denominator) gets bigger, the size of the fraction piece gets smaller.

I gave him an example of using a round cake dividing by the number of guests (using his favourite trashies). Each time the door bell rang, one more guest joined in. The more number of people sharing the cake, the size of the slice gets smalller.

Here are some of the links I found online on ideas to teach fractions and with some printable worksheets :

1. Superteacher worksheets

2. Teaching ideas

3. Coolmath4kids

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Clover GAC - Japanese Restaurant

We had our Mama's Day celebration early as it was foreseen everywhere to be packed the next day. We went to Selectar Airbase for a Japanese buffet dinner. Nestled in the MAJ Building, I would not have know that there is actually a small cosy Japanese restuarant that lies within until my sis brought us there. The place is pretty secluded.

Photo with courtesy from my sis

This is the an over view of Selectar Airport from the third floor.

One with my lil' son'shine

Getting the two happy pills to take some shots before we go down.

Pardon me for the blurry pics, with a dying phone and camera-less. Basically, they had two range of buffet option. This one below is Yaki Ala Carte Buffet. The charges are in NETT price with NO GST and NO SERVICE CHARGE.

For Yaki Ala Carte Buffet :
Adult - $29.90/ pax nett
Child (6-12 Yrs Old) - $14.90 / pax nett

* 5 years and below dine for free *

For Shabu Shabu Hotpot Buffet Dinner :
Monday to Thursday
Adult : $22.90 / pax nett
Child (6- 12 years Old) - $12.90 / pax nett

Friday - Sunday / PH
Adult : $27.90 / pax nett
Child (6- 12 years Old) - $14.90 / pax nett

* 5 years and below dine for free *

We opted for the Yaki Ala Carte Buffet and surprisingly, the food are not too bad !

I would recommend the Fried Garlic Rice, grilled prawns and chicken yakitori sticks. They do serve chicken hearts and gizzards but I'm not game for all these. =p Check out their range of yakitori sticks ! Oh yes, not forgetting, I love their Edamame too !

Their Sashimi slices were delightfully thick and fresh ! Help yourself to the free flow of hot or cold Japanese Green Tea.

Child friendly ? Yes they do have utensils and cutleries for children. Just be ready for unexpected delay in some ordering and some dishes they may serve which are not in ur order list. Other than that, it's pretty nice to dine there. Good to call and reserve before going there.

Address :
Clover GAC Seletar
80 Selectar Aerospace View
#01-01 MAJ Aviation Building
Singapore 797563
Tel : 6694 5228

Here's Xav wishing all mamas out there a Happy Mummy's Day ! Hugs !

Eat.Play.Love.Cafe

As recommended by some Mummy Bloggers, we visited Eat.Play.Love Cafe after reading the reviews. I'm totally in love with the craft cafe ! A good place to spend a leisure afternoon, with one of my best pal, Xav could craft together with us and dear, relaxing one corner with his Sugar Crush and helped us in our craft thereafter. Killng three birds in one stone heh ! I managed to spend some quality time with all !

The craft cafe is decorated with mainly vintage stuff.

Here's our lunch, Amelia ordered Macaroni with cheese while I ordered Pineapple rice set.

Dear, had his own time to surf net and of course sugar crushing with no disturbance when Xav is occupied with his monster creation.

Sugar crushing away

Here are some pics to share. If you can remember eating some of these goodies ? Found mainly in birthday treat bags we received in the 80's.

Ice cream "piah"

Socks Monkey Kit where you can DIY the huge soft toy yourself with the kit selling at $35 per kit.

Adopt a monster @ $15 and decorate them with the materials with a token of $2 or $5 .. I forgot .. You get to choose the wriggly eyes, poms poms, buttons etc

Xav started working on his monster pet after his lunch.

He planned it to be a 4 eyes monster !



Creating a mouth with pompoms

Here's Xav's creation - feathers as it's hair, bottle cap as it's hat, 4 eyes and a mouth made of pompoms and the shiny embellishments are the "clothes"

Who says only kids get to craft ? Adults get to do shrinkies too ! Make them into chains, earrings, bracelet, bag charms or even hair clips !

This was what I have done for mine. References are from the books available on the shelves.

Colour them

Cut them out

Bake them



Bracelet making

Tracing the image

The baking area !

My bracelet cum bag charm

Our handy man who helped to fix our charms =)

Proud with their creations !

Yes I'm going back to this lovely cafe again to meet up with some other friends ! Should you want to drop by, the address is :

28 Aliwal Street
#01-07
Aliwal Arts Centre
Tel : 64446400
Singapore 199918