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5 FREE KID-FRIENDLY SPOTS IN EAST OF SINGAPORE

March 13, 2019 by Little Miss Honey 3,433 Comments

Tampines 1 Roof Deck Water Park

Having 3 kids under a foreign visa status in an urban city like Singapore can be quite expensive I must admit. So to budget our finances wisely, we look for recreational activities in Singapore that doesn’t require us to spend too much or better yet, fun activities that are free. We also don’t want to deprive our kids with good recreational fun. And apparently, kids are easy to please. No need expensive toys, regular trips to places that require admission fees, tickets to popular shows, etc.

Living in the east of Singapore for almost 6 years now, I found some spots that are kid-friendly and free! We would often take our kids here on weekends if we don’t have anything special planned and we want them to explore & stretch their active limbs to a few hours of play.

Here are 5 free kid-friendly spots in east of Singapore:

1. Changi City Point Playground

Changi City Point Playground

This is conveniently located in the outdoor area at the 2nd floor of the Changi City Point mall. It is perfect for kids age 12 years and below or below the height of 1.4m. My active little boys love the playground because they have this cool obstacle course. There is a wooden suspension bridge, a flexible plastic bridge, a rope obstacle and climbing ropes. My 2 toddlers are up for the challenge. The course is a great way for them to exercise and test their coordination & motor skills. I gave credit to my hubby who discovered this play area. They have a wet play area too.

Changi City Point Playground

Changi City Point Playground

2. Our Tampines Hub

This place is huge. It is conveniently in walking distance from Tampines Bus Interchange and Tampines MRT. Our Tampines Hub (OTH) is Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle hub, bringing together multiple agencies and offering a comprehensive range of services and facilities.

Tampines Hub

They often have kiddie movies shown in their open-area lobby like Cars or Coco. Those are my kids’ favorite cartoon movies. They sometimes would have free bouncing castles for kids to enjoy. They have wide spaces with free play area in some levels of the building. So often, we would buy food at the hawker area and we eat in the tables with benches provided near the play area while walking the kids play.

3. Pasir Ris Park

Pasir Ris Park

Strolling around this area is a nice educational trip for the kids. My eldest son’s school would have their field trip often in Pasir Ris Park. They would have fun activities and teach them about the living things in the area & nature.

4. Tampines 1 Roof Deck Water Park

Tampines 1 Roof Deck Water Park

If my kids are tired of the swimming pool in the condominium, we would take them for some water fun at the roofdeck water park in Tampines 1 mall. We will bring their wet suits & extra clothes to enjoy the water park. They are so happy just playing in the water while I would buy my kopi peng watching them play. They would meet new friends too at the waterpark.

Tampines 1 Roof Deck Water Park

Tampines 1 Roof Deck Water Park

5. Changi Beach

Changi Beach

If they want to play with some sand, we bring their plastic shovels & bucket to Changi Beach. We would buy some food at Changi Village and have a little picnic on the grass near the beach. We would either buy some pao or dumplings or try the Nasi Lemak at the Hawker Centre. We also would buy the Chocolate Origin Choco Lava .

Chocolate Origin

The kids would dip their feet in the water or just play on the sands. They also enjoy watching the planes that are flying low to land at Changi airport.

Changi Beach

So fun doesn’t necessary means expensive, right? What is important is that my kids will have amazing memories in their time here in Singapore and it didn’t even cost us much. We are happy we get to find ways for them to enjoy and have fun. Do you have other suggested free kid-friendly areas here in Singapore? Please let me know. We would highly appreciate it.

Filed Under: Expat Diaries, Motherhood Tagged With: Changi Beach, changi city point, Chocolate Origin, Our Tampines Hub, Pasir Ris Park, Tampines 1

THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK

May 22, 2016 by Little Miss Honey 3,846 Comments

Things that inspired me this week

Things that inspired me this week

This week, I got to visit again Spicy Thai Thai, one of the best Thai restaurants I have tried here in Singapore. I got to try out their new dishes as well as their regular best-selling dishes together with my husband and other fellow bloggers. We were so full that night and enjoyed every dish we tried. I will be blogging about our visit in Spicy Thai Thai soon.

Spicy Thai Thai

Hommok ( Thai Style Otak)

Spicy Thai Thai

Thai Style Curry Crab

This week admittedly has been challenging. Work has been busy and I got awfully tired. But thank God for long weekends. No work on a Saturday because of Vesak Day. I can say, TGIF! But not only because I get to rest longer but I got wonderful news on Friday later afternoon. New things, bright things, new adventures are looming in my horizons and I am tempted to accept the challenge. Friday after work, I headed to Explorer Kid to  meet my hubby and Naj who are having their father & son date and I am being a third-wheel on their little play date, hehe. It was awesome my hubby discovered this kid haven. I even had fun too! The rates are not bad at all and I plan to bring Naj there often. Soon, Fynn can join him when he gets older.

Explorer Kid

We were famished after running up and down in the megaslide. So we went to KFC for some snacks. Naj loves feeding us with fries as a thank-you taking him to Explorer Kid.

Father & Son

On Saturday, I was glad I got the whole day for my family. Too bad my hubby has work, so me and the kids with our nanny headed to Changi Village. We went to Bunny and Pony for some waffles and milkshake I love that it is a kid-friendly cafe. I want to go back there with my hubby.

Bunny and Pony

Bunny and Pony

After getting high from the sugar we had in Bunny and Pony, we had a walk in Changi Beach. Ohh, Naj was so happy seeing airplanes, ferry boats, scooters, bikes and kids his age everywhere. He was excited to see the playground unfortunately he is too young to play in it. It looks too dangerous. We just has a stroll and dip in the beach and we went home.

Then, I realised this week wasn’t bad after all. I got my family with me, everything will always be A-okay.

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

Letter of a daughter to her mom

Concentration-builders for toddlers

Ruth’s Love Story

Difference between happy and unhappy couples

 

Photos that may tug your hearts

One thing that will make or break your relationship

7 things men need to feel connected

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend as well…

Filed Under: Food Discoveries, Inspirations Tagged With: Bunny and Pony, Changi Beach, Changi Village, Explorer Kid, family, Kid-Friendly, Spicy Thai Thai


Hi I'm Honey! I am a Filipina who has studied & lived in Saudi Arabia for a few years, worked in Singapore and is currently based in Oman with my husband & our three little boys. I am a medical doctor, a lifestyle blogger, travel junkie, a foodie and a bookworm. I hope I can drizzle a bit of sunshine and inspirations whenever you drop by my blog. Thanks for dropping by! See ya soon.. :)
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