At the cross junction

1.3000° N, 103.8000° E this is the co-ordinates where our little island lies 132km north of the equator. Singapore is where I was born and am still currently residing.

I love living in Singapore as

1. It is relatively safe and I do not have to constantly worry about being mugged at gunpoint.

2. There are lots of parks around and places for kids to run and have fun.

3. It is summer all year round so you don’t need to worry about buying different clothes for different seasons.

4. It only takes the maximum an hour to get from one side of the island to the other so there is no overtly long commuting to be done. However the public transport system is still far from ideal.

5. Food is available 24/7 if you do not wish to cook and there is a very wide variety of cuisines to choose from.

6. It is a mix pot of different cultures and races here and you can hear people speaking different language everywhere.

7. There is a fusion of both eastern and western culture and trends here.

8. My family all live here and we get to meet up every weekend.

November 7, 2013

Family Bonding Over Meals

Dominique Advertorials, Parenting and Kids family bonding, Lifebuoy

Doggie boy and me enjoying some cake

Spending time eating together is what the kids and I love to do. As we indulge in filling our stomach with the food prepared for the meal we get to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

The dining table at home is the place where we spend the majority of time together. It is a place where most family bonding occur as we share our thoughts and recount the events that happened in the day. A lot of laughter and jokes have been shared during mealtime and we catch up with what one another has been doing then.

On certain days when the kids come home early from school they help in the food preparation for dinner.

Monkey boy cutting a carrot

Before starting on meal preparation I make sure that he has his hands properly washed with anti bacterial soap. It only takes ten seconds and his hand is 99.9% germ free. It is important to make sure that food is handled hygienically and prepared properly to prevent any chance of having food poisoning.

Being 9 years old Monkey boy gets to help out in the food preparation and cooking of a portion of dinner. He not only learns a life skill of learning but also appreciates the effort it takes in creating a home cooked meal. Doggie boy and Tiger girl on the other hand help to set the table, clear and wash the dishes after meals.

Tiger girl and me

How does your family bond?

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