Any suggestions for family bonding time??

[MommySherrie]

For the weekends, I would try to make the entire family do some spring cleaning so that they can learn some basic life skills.


- Baking: Teach them how to measure, time, proper mixing technique, temperature etc.
- Mopping: Teach them what causes the floor to be sticky, how to remove odour and also teach them how to be hard working and keen on details (I will make them push the sofa to a side and mop the underneath or pay attention to narrow corners and not miss it or pick up hairs)
- Cooking: The different utensils in the kitchen and how to protect themselves (e.g. water would cause the oil to splatter). . .

Thank goodness, they found it enjoyable! :boogie:

[picapica]

I think Singapore’s kinda great cos nowadays, there’re always events to attend with the families. And most importantly, many of them are FREE! Here are a couple of events I considered attending with Little E and J recently, especially since it was the school holidays (though I didn’t attend all of them, no such energy!):


- Fishing clinic Lower Seletar Reservoir as part of Singapore World Water Day
- Easter Egg hunt at the Cooled Conservatories at Gardens By The Bay
- Free ‘Around the World’ concert by the SAF Central Band at the Esplanade
- Public Garden Flea Market at National Museum of Singapore

Normally, I just try to do research early in the week to plan for the weekend. It works well cos I feel so grumpy on Mondays, looking for fun things to do naturally cheers me up!

[Sun_2010]

christy610:

Thanks for the replies and suggestions guys! Will definitely consider and go for it! Wow Fable, your family has had some awesome adventures! Always have wanted to go visit the Green Corridor, how was it?

Hope you don't mind me answering....
The Green Corridor does get its fair share of walkers and cyclists on weekends, A natural track has formed. Don't forget the mosquito repellant especially in the evening.
More green spaces in singapore these days. Besides the tree top walk , there is lots of walk track along the reservoir. Bulky timah hill, trek up mt faber and go thru the Henderson wave, along the telok Blanga hill top to hort park , kent ridge park,.... You can go till the distance you feel comfortable and exit. You can check out the nparks for guides

[Sun_2010]

MommySherrie:

For the weekends, I would try to make the entire family do some spring cleaning so that they can learn some basic life skills.


- Baking: Teach them how to measure, time, proper mixing technique, temperature etc.
- Mopping: Teach them what causes the floor to be sticky, how to remove odour and also teach them how to be hard working and keen on details (I will make them push the sofa to a side and mop the underneath or pay attention to narrow corners and not miss it or pick up hairs)
- Cooking: The different utensils in the kitchen and how to protect themselves (e.g. water would cause the oil to splatter). . .

Thank goodness, they found it enjoyable! :boogie:

Good idea...
Will try out June hols

[osim]

christy610:

Hey there! Christy here! Quite new here, and I've been wanting to do something really unique for family bonding time during the weekends. Any suggestions for any kind of activities that my husband, two kids and I could do? Thanks for all your help!


:thankyou: :salute:

Play Xbox Kinect together. It's fun and if you play Kinect Sports the whole family get a good physical workout.

[osim]

I read all the wonderful things you guys do with your family and I am so envious.


When my kids were younger, we used to do a lot of outdoors. Trekking, catching lobster at McRitchie rock pools, cycling, sandcastle building, etc.

Every weekend my children will be at the soccer field in their respective teams playing what 'looks like soccer'. Basically, you see 12 little ones moving to wherever the football goes like a herd of elephants, no passing On rainy days, they have a splashing good time in the muddy water, the shelter was really small so all the parents and kids squeezed together just watching and waiting out the heavy rain. While the kids are having training, the fathers also have a game of soccer. It's amazing how children bond the adults together. Those were wonderful memories.

Now they are in Secondary Schools, and my goodness, what has happen to family time together :? There is so much school work and projects and activities. Sigh...

I guess your children must be still very young. Enjoy your time together and make wonderful memories for now for the future :rahrah:

[Sun_2010]

osim:

I read all the wonderful things you guys do with your family and I am so envious.


When my kids were younger, we used to do a lot of outdoors. Trekking, catching lobster at McRitchie rock pools, cycling, sandcastle building, etc.

Every weekend my children will be at the soccer field in their respective teams playing what 'looks like soccer'. Basically, you see 12 little ones moving to wherever the football goes like a herd of elephants, no passing On rainy days, they have a splashing good time in the muddy water, the shelter was really small so all the parents and kids squeezed together just watching and waiting out the heavy rain. While the kids are having training, the fathers also have a game of soccer. It's amazing how children bond the adults together. Those were wonderful memories.

Now they are in Secondary Schools, and my goodness, what has happen to family time together :? There is so much school work and projects and activities. Sigh...

I guess your children must be still very young. Enjoy your time together and make wonderful memories for now for the future :rahrah:

Well said Osim. Get a fuzzy feel reading your post.

Trying to squeeze in as much time together before my son gets to Sec. Already DD is soo busy...

Cherish the moments now. :love:

[Vinarc]

Playing board games and canvas painting are some of the activities I like to do with my family when I am at home with them. Cherish every moment spend with your family.I hate to tell my daughter "Daddy is busy" but sometimes work is really overwhelming, cant help it.

[dudumao]

Playing board games, a good idea. May try http://www.sunislandcafe.com, a nice place for whole family gathering, provides various of board games and guide, drinks, snacks and a la carte, ideal venue for parties as well.

open 2:00pm-10:00pm on Tue-Sun at Bushan Sports Hall (5 Bishan St 14, 03-01).

[karunggunikid]

. try the 4D museum Alive museum http://www.alivemuseum.sg at Suntec city.. we took fotos and laughed till we cry..even my grandma..