About Money Matters, Discipline, Effective Interaction, Letting go, Qualitative/Private Times, Eating Right, Humour, Retaining Traditional Values and Leisure

The Flu Tales

Hi Singapore Parents
Would like to share with you the following flu tales . . .

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.  Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The […]

The Story of “Hospital Window”

Hi Singapore Parents 
I have heard this story many times.  Whenever I am down, I would recall the lesson drawn from it.

 
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
 
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was […]

Remedies the Natural Way

Hi Singapore Parents
Below are some interesting food for thought remedies using fluids, food, fruits and vegetables.
USING FLUIDS
      
BLADDER INFECTION?  DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!  High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
INSOMNIA (CAN’T SLEEP?)  HONEY!  Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

TO PREVENT STROKE - DRINK TEA!  Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular […]

Saving Money by Cooking at Home

Hi Singapore Parents
Eating out often can zap your budget in times of economic crisis.  Also, busy schedules make it difficult to find the time to cook healthy, tasty, and economical home-cooked meals.
Below are some suggestions that can help tighten your belt:

Cook in bulk.  When you make chili, make enough for three meals.  Eat one tonight […]

Lessons learnt daily

st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }

Hi
Singapore parents
 Below extract was written by Andy Rooney who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.  Enjoy…
 
       
 
“I’ve learned that:

the best classroom in the world is […]

Recipe for Mycofarm Mushrooms

Hi Singapore Parents
Today, will share one mushroom recipe with you.

This is for one pack of 150 gm Mycofarm mushrooms:

Slice fresh mushrooms, if desire.  Else leave it as a whole.
Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
Add 10 grams of chopped garlic and fry till golden brown (If vegetarian, can omit this).  For chilli lovers, […]

When you are 102 . . .

Dear Singapore Parents

v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}

George Carlin is 102 years old and below are his views on ageing:
Do you realise that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited […]

Instant Noodle Alert

Hi Singapore parents
Would like to share with you the right way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health.

Normally, we would put the instant noodles into a pot of water, add in the seasoned powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes.   By doing this, we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally […]

A Story about Choices . . .

Hi
Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share a story about Shay . . . 
At a fund-raising dinner for a school that serves learning disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended.. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a […]

The goodness of Coconut water

Hi Singapore Parents
Do you know that coconut water contains organic compounds possessing healthy growth promoting properties that can help:

Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature
Orally re-hydrate your body, it is an all natural isotonic […]