Barney

This week, we got an invite to Barney Live On Stage in City Square Mall and we got a Meet & Greet Pass to have a photo op with Barney & Friends after the show. Isn’t that cool? Though Naj got a bit scared of Barney when he was up closed so he was wailing by the time we had our picture taken.

This week, we also celebrated that Fynn turned 3 months. It has been a tradition in our family that we celebrate with a cake our kids turn one month older until they turn 1 year and it became a yearly thing. It’s also a good excuse to eat cake, hehe. We got our cake at The Royals Cafe. We got a rainbow cake this month.

We decided to dress up the kids in their Batman clothes. They look so cute! Haha! I just look at their photos in my phone the days after. They look so adorable. Yes, I am such a mommy… Hahaha!

I made a Tuna Malunggay Pesto Spread which I took from Eat Clean Love Cookbook last night which became my breast fast this morning. I toasted some wholemeal bread and spread on this health goodness. It is yum! Plus healthy, of course. I had it with my favourite Oldtown Hazel coffee.

Here is the recipe with a bit of revisions in my part:

Puree Malunggay leaves in blender until fine
Mix pureed Malunggay, 2 tsp of chopped garlic and 1/3 cup of olive oil. Set aside.
Combine 2 cans of drained tuna flakes (I got the hot & spicy for added kick), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, the malunggay pesto mixture, salt, black pepper. I added 2 tbsp of sugar. You can add 1/2 cu[ kernel corn also. Here I added a bit of chia seeds.
Spread on pandesal bread or a toasted bread of your choice.

Bon Appetit!

Here are a round-up of links I found online that inspired me this week:

Why Having a Positive Home Contributes to your Child’s Self-Esteem

NBA Superstar Stephen Curry’s wife is an admirable Christian lady.

8 Most Underrated Getaways In Malaysia For A Weekend Escape

This is a great reference to our trip soon to Legoland

Insightful thoughts post-wedding

Men who married smart women live longer. My husband is so lucky! hahaha!

How to raise siblings who are best of friends

The true set-apart woman

Have a great Sunday!

I know Singapore has experienced rainy showers lately but it is still summer in City Square Mall. Yey, summer is still here! From 27 May to 26 June 2016, City Square Mall offers a beach escape for everyone. We learned there is a Barney’s beach party which we love to join and fun seaside activities at City Green (Outdoor Park).

So my hubby, Naj and I headed to City Square Mall to catch Barney and his friends’ live show. The Level 1 Atrium was filled with a lot of excited kids and parents waiting for Barney. After a few minutes when we arrived, a jolly lady in a pretty blue romper came out and announced that Barney is coming. Then Barney, BJ & Baby Bop one by one came out of the stage. They sang their all-favorite songs that kids love. We can help but sing and dance a lot with them. The sea of happy kids vibe were very infectious.

Check out snippets of videos I have taken:

Barney’s Beach Party ‘Live’ On Stage started last 4 June and will be available until 19 June at 2pm & 7pm from Tuesday to Friday and 1pm, 4pm & 7pm on Saturday & Sunday at Level 1 Atrium. Shoppers can also redeem a Meet & Greet pass 1 hour before each show to take family photo with Barney & Friends with a minimum of $50 spent. Hurry though, because there are only 50 passes per show (available between 4-19 June , daily except Mondays).

Here we are queueing up for a photo op with Barney & friends:

We were happy to get a Meet & Greet pass. Naj was still in a good mood while we were queuing but when we went up the stage, he was a little scared of big Barney, he cried, hahaha….

We decided to check out the beach activities at the Outdoor Park. There is a Spectacular Sandcastle Display in front of the mall at Level 1 City Green. You can take photos there until 26 June 2016. It was on display since 27 May 2016. It is an awesome structure made by talented sand sculptors. My hubby wanted a picture of him and Naj in front of the sand castle but Naj was still a bit cranky, Baby Bear Wolverine took his place for a while.

Near the Spectacular Sand Castle is the Summer Splash Carnival, available since 27 May up to 26 June 2016 from 1pm to 10 pm daily. There is Sand Bowling,Mechanical Surfboard, Bumper Boats, Inflatable Rock Climb. There is playground nearby also that Naj had an awesome time climbing and sliding up and down the fort.

Another cool promotion of City Square Mall is the Sea of Gifts which is from 26 May to 26 June 2016. With $200 (or $300 with NTUC FairPrice receipts), shoppers can receive a Beach Survival Set consisting of a 12-can cooler bag, beach mat and inflatable pillow. There are only $4,000 set available so grab yours today.

City Square Mall is owned and managed by City Development Limited and is a great family mall being the first Eco-mall in Singapore. I love going to City Square Mall especially during Christmas because they have abeautiful Christmas tree display and even had snow! It is so accessible since it is directly connected to Farrer Park MRT (Purple Line). It has spacious corridors, nursing rooms and free rental for kiddy carts and wheelcHairs. It is the first and only shopping mall in Singapore awarded the prestigious Excellence Ward (Shopping Mall Category) in the Business for Families Councils’ ‘We Welcome Family ‘consecutively in 2011 and 2013. It is also the Top 3 Best Family- Friendly Mall.

Thank you City Square Mall and SPRG for this wonderful opportunity for me and my family.

*Maximum of 3 same-day combined receipts from any store except from the purchase of City Square Mall/outlet’s gift vouchers, Golden Village Quick Tix TM, SISTIC tickets, Singapore Post, banks, pushcarts, non-City Square Mall outlet’s atrium events and purchase/topping up of stored value cards. Redemptions must be made on the same day of purchase at the L2 Customer Service Counter. Redemptions are on first-cone-first-served basis and while stocks last. Receipts used to redeem for the $5 City Square voucher cannot br reused for the Meet & Greet pass redemption, regardless of total amount spent. Other terms and conditions apply.

For more details on activities and promotions, visit www.citysquaremall.com.sg or check out City Square Mall’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/citysquaremall

Disclaimer: This is a media invited by SPRG in behalf of City Square Mall We received the media pass for free. No monetary compensation is involved. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.

THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK

BARNEY’S BEACH PARTY AT CITY SQUARE MALL