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Posted 2 months ago | By Sassy Mama

National Day 2021: 56 Things We Love About Singapore

With Singapore's National Day 2021 upon us, team Sassy Mama takes a moment…

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Posted 2 months ago | By Sassy Mama

NDP will now be on 21 August 2021: National Day Celebrations & NDP Fireworks

The National Day Parade has been postponed to 21 August! Here's what we…

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Posted 2 years ago | By Syahirah

On National Day, Dual Identity, and Raising Third Culture Kids

A Singaporean mama who lives abroad reckons with teaching her daughters about their…

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Posted 2 years ago | By Brian

A First Person Account of What It’s Like to Do National Service

Ten years after completing his Singapore National Service, a young man reflects on…

A Hawker Centre in Singapore

Posted 2 years ago | By Sassy Mama

Our Favourite Hawker Dishes in Singapore

We’ve rounded up our fave hawker food in Singapore, from chicken rice to…

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Posted 2 years ago | By Syazana

Where to Watch the National Day Parade Fireworks for Free

NDP fever is here! Who doesn't love fireworks? Here's where to catch them…

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🌟🍷 GIVEAWAY: 1 Lucky Reader will WIN a bundl

🌟🍷 GIVEAWAY: 1 Lucky Reader will WIN a bundle of Alcohol-Free Wine, Beer & Spirits 🌟🍾⁠
By far the easiest way to cut back on alcohol consumption for #soberoctober is to switch out some of your favourite tipples with alcohol-free versions. It's zero effort on your part and all you've got to lose is your hangover! If you're feeling #sobercurious then enter for a chance to win a mixed pack of alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits to sample from @freespiritasia, Singapore's biggest alcohol-free bottle shop. Valued at $207 one lucky winner will receive: ⁠
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*You must be residing in Singapore to enter. Contest entrants must be over 18. The giveaway ends 25 October 2021 at 12pm. The winner will be chosen at random and notified via DM from this account. Good luck Good luck!⁠⁠
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"I believe that cancer is not a death sentence but

"I believe that cancer is not a death sentence but rather a life sentence... as it teaches you to live. I was diagnosed in 2015 when I was turning 30. I discovered a lump in my breast while taking a shower, but didn’t think too much of it as I was still breastfeeding my 3-year-old son then and assumed it was a blocked milk duct. However, upon getting checked immediately, I was given devastating news – it was ‘the big C’. It was definitely not what I expected, and was the most trying period of my life. No words can describe the feeling, but I took the plunge to not dwell in my sorrow and chose to focus on doing what I can to fight it. The first thing I did was to stop breastfeeding immediately. This was a very difficult, emotional and painful period for my son and I. Until my diagnosis, I was his sole caretaker. I had to learn how to let go and accept help from others as I was weakened from my medical treatment. Coping with cancer and managing the side effects of the treatment I was receiving, while at the same time trying to keep my son happy, healthy and not disrupting his daily routine was the biggest challenge for me. The fear was always there despite how strong my mind was. I slowly started letting go of all the negative thoughts that arose and took baby steps in learning to be a positive and happier person. I refused to let my fear overpower me." In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing Singaporean mama Neeta Kumari's inspiring story. Click our link in bio to read more.⁠
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Spooky season is here! If you need some inspo on h

Spooky season is here! If you need some inspo on how to throw a Halloween party, swipe and check out mama of two @an_expat_in_singapore's awesome Halloween decor. We're obsessed with what she's done to her place... Can we get invited to this party please? 👻 Here are her tips on celebrating Halloween at home:
🎃 Get the kids involved. Use the rainy days or weekends at home to make some fabulous decorations. Once you have a basic set of paints, papers or pens in spooky colours – you are all set to make so much!
🎃 Plan. Your party doesn’t need to go on for hours and hours – decide if you'll be letting kids watch a movie or play fun Halloween games, and factor in snack time on top of everything!
🎃 Trick or Treat – so this is the big one, the one that concerns people the most. There is no denying that Trick or Treating isn’t going to be “normal” again this year, but hiding some candy around the space you have can be just as fun! Why not turn out the lights to make it even more difficult and spooky?
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Click our link in bio to read the full article! Sooo many more great tips for a fun Halloween party at home (and a great way to score major cool points with your kiddos!)
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VTL pop quiz time: If a vaccinated couple travels

VTL pop quiz time: If a vaccinated couple travels to France with their unvaccinated 4yo and 12mo, how many PCR tests would each of them need to take, and which one of them does NOT need to take a PCR test? 😏 Answer is in our link in bio, along with everything you need to know about traveling on the #VTL with kids in tow.⁠
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New staycation hotel alert! Yes, these containers

New staycation hotel alert! Yes, these containers are actually hotel rooms in @downtowneast! @sghotelonwheels has just started taking bookings this week. Prices are pretty affordable for container hotel rooms that accommodate up to 4 pax, and each booking includes 2 tickets to Wild Wild Wet! Swipe for a sneak peek into the themes for each room, plus the cool night view as the containers light up in neon hues! Peep our stories and hit up our link in bio for the prices.⁠
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Don't we all want our kids to speak well, be confi

Don't we all want our kids to speak well, be confident readers and be as expressive as they can be? Introducing your child to phonics and reading, public speaking and drama skills will open up a whole new world to them! That's why we love @wonderlitworld! They offer a fun, innovative and personalised approach to literacy and speech & drama enrichment for children aged 2.5 years old and up. Swipe to catch a glimpse of Wonderlit’s creative space and its students in action! PLUS quote SASSY to get a 15% discount against term fees when you enroll by the end of November! Head to our link in bio to learn more!⁠
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Have you checked out the Dimoo 'Happiness in the G

Have you checked out the Dimoo 'Happiness in the Garden City' pop-up at Marina Square yet? The exhibit features the well-loved art toy and 7 life-sized Dimoo sculptures to pose with in a cute 'Singapore' theme. It's your last chance to catch the exhibit before it closes on 19 October! Oh and did we mention it's FREE? ☝🏻Link in bio for more free family fun this weekend!
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Ah, I see you too, are enjoying the peace and scro

Ah, I see you too, are enjoying the peace and scrolling endlessly at this time of night. Sooo...see ya same time tomorrow? 😆⁠
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