I came across Seedling while hunting for some do-it-yourself craft boxes for my daughter. I often swoon at the lovely craft ideas on Pinterest, but often find it cumbersome to put materials together. That’s why I like companies like Seedling that are geared towards young mums who want to engage their kids but often don’t {Read More…}
BaeBeeBoo: Kaftans for littlies
Little ones love cool and comfortable fabric, and Maggie Dumra understands that. She designs lovely kaftans that tinies will love to float around in. Her brand Bae Bee Boo was conceptualized when hunting for clothing for her little one Scarlett. The lack of choices in the market, convinced her to launch something of her own. The Bae Bee Boo {Read More…}
Deer Industries: Kids Furniture and More
Hidden away on level 7 of furniture haven Tan Boon Liat, Deer Industries is the perfect one-stop store for mommies looking to do up a baby nursery, furnish a kids room or create a comfortable pad for their teenagers. I visit one afternoon to review some of the products at the showroom, and I fall {Read More…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Scribolo, Singapore: Poster art
Looking to take back a cool souvenir of Singapore? The latest to hit the shelves is Scribolo’s giant colouring poster, which is sure to keep the kids busy for hours. This is the first product to be launched by the company which proposes to focus on paper goods for children. I meet the founder Nathalie {Read More…}
KlayKit: Clay subscription boxes
This is my second visit to Amu’s studio. Each time I visit, I fall in love with the lovely pieces of pottery adorning the shelves. This time it is to learn about the launch of KlayKit, a product that allows you to take clay education to your home. Amu and her partner Sara who founded {Read More…}
Little by Little, Singapore
Organic seems to be the buzzword when it comes to kids clothing. A lot of baby clothing companies today are moving away from harsh fabric, towards clothing that is kind to the skin and the environment. Little by Little Singapore is one such sweet venture started by mommies and school besties, Kit Ong and Michelle {Read More…}
Frolik Singapore: Of sun and swimsuits
After a corporate career in advertising and public relations, Andrea Liu decided to eventually take the plunge. You know it is never easy when you are used to the stability of a corporate career, and have also taken a break for five years as a stay-at-home mum. But, Liu knew she had to do it {Read More…}
Girl with character: Ang Ku Kueh
The sultry summer heat in Singapore, did not deter us to catch up yesterday afternoon. I was meeting Shijia Wang, the woman behind the brand Ang Ku Kueh Girl and Friends. She treated me to an iced coffee blend, while we had a quick chat about her work. I had no idea what Ang Ku {Read More…}
Get Lost in ‘Woods in the Books’
After a day of baby chores, visiting a bookstore was my evening treat. The obvious choice seemed the sprawling Kinokuniya, but I decided to give it a miss and try something offbeat. So, here I was at Woods in the Books, a snug bookstore in the Tiong Bahru area in Singapore. This bookstore is seriously {Read More…}