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[𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗡] 𝗞𝗶𝗱-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 🐣
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“Mum, what are we doing today?” 🫠 If you’ve heard this one too many times already, we’ve got your Easter weekend sorted!

There’s a treat for football fans at Our Tampines Hub, a massive Mummys Market to check out, a pet-friendly pop-up at East Coast Commune (yes, dogs and kids welcome), plus tons of Easter fun happening across the island. And the best part? So many of these events are free. Zero guilt, just good vibes.⁠
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Comment “Weekend” or hit the link in bio for the full list of events happening this weekend!⁠
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#easterweekend #weekendthingstodo #whattodowithkidsduringweekends #KidsEventsSG #WeekendWithKids #ParentingSG #ThingsToDoInSG #SGMoms #SgKids #WeekendPlanner #FamilyActivities #FunForKids #SGfamilyfun #SGkidsactivities #SGparents #FamilyOuting #sgmummy #sgparents #sgmummies #sgbabies #sgtoddlers #sgchildren #sgfamily #sgbaby #sgparenthood #sgkid #mumsg #sgkidsactivities

𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗱-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲!

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa has everything you need for a fuss-free family vacation. With nightly rates from $200, guests get complimentary access to an array of activities:

- 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗛𝘆𝗮𝘁𝘁: This is one of the biggest kids' club in Southeast Asia! Kids aged 6 and above get unlimited usage of the club, where there are free daily activities and workshops, plus an indoor playground, a ball pit, bouncy castles and lots of toys! *Kids below the age of 6 get 2 hours of free usage per day. And yes, you can drop them off and they'll be well taken care of while you get some alone time!

- 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀: Kids can bounce and splash around on the inflatable water playground, and little tots can play at the wading pool with fountains and fishing toys. There's also a huge outdoor playground with lots of room for running, a rock wall, a football field and lawn games--all free for guests to use! The gaming arcade with foosball, arcade games and video games, and the sports lounge with an indoor driving range and squash are also free-to-use!

- 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 & 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Water sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding; beach activities like volleyball; fitness activities such as boxing classes and aqua aerobics; wellness activities such as meditation and yoga; and workshops such as cocktail-making and authentic Vietnamese coffee-making and more!

Not to mention, the massive main swimming pool, the beautiful white sand beach and comfy rooms, suites and villas. There are great dining options on-site as well, including Le Petit Chef and themed dinners, as well as the luxurious Vie Spa, a Hot & Cold Tub, steam room and more. The resort is just 20 minutes from Da Nang International Airport, and 5 minutes from the beautiful Marble Mountains.

Comment "Danang" for more things to do in Da Nang with kids!
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#danang #danangtrip #hyattregencydanang #beachholiday #sgparenting #sgmums #sgmummies #sgmummy #travelinspo #vietnam #vietnamtravel #danangtravel

[𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞] 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 🍦💖
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to go back—this is it. The Museum of Ice Cream just reopened with double the treats, new multi-sensory zones (banana maze!!), a pastel pink carnival, and 19 ice cream flavours. Yes, NINETEEN. Unlimited. 🎡✨

You can bounce, dance, slide, scoop, and snack your way through the revamped space—plus enjoy FREE workshops (ice cream making, edible slime, and more!) from 3–25 May 2025.

Comment “MOIC” or link in bio for all the kid-friendly activities/events this weekend!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Museum of Ice Cream, 100 Loewen Rd, Singapore 248837
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? Opens from 17 April 2025 onwards
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵? Tickets start from $40, but Singapore residents get 10% OFF weekday General and Premium tickets from now till 30 May 2025—just use code SGSPRINKLE10 at checkout. For more perks, the Premium and VIP tickets come with exclusive ice cream flavours, drinks, merch and more.

P.S. The sprinkle pit’s still a hit—just don’t expect it to smell like vanilla 😅
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#moicsg #museumoficecream #thingstodoSG #sgmoms #sgkids #sgfamily #sassymamasg #SGMums #SGParents #SgKids #SassyMamaSG #SgFamilyFun #SgWeekendIdeas #sgkidsactivities #sgmommies #kidsindooractivities #indoorfun

[𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦] 𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🗳️📚⁠
Singaporeans will head to the polls on 3 May for GE2025 — and your kids, are getting a bonus break!⁠
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The Monday after Polling Day (5 May) has officially been declared a school holiday. This applies to all MOE kindergartens, primary & secondary schools, JCs, and Millennia Institute.⁠ Classes will resume on Tuesday, 6 May. ⁠
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Comment "Holiday" or link in bio to check out more school holidays! ⁠
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#GE2025 #SchoolHoliday #SingaporeElections #sgparents #sgmoms #schoolupdates #thingstodoinsg #longweekendplans⁠ #sgnews #longweekend #pollingday

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 📸🎥⁠
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Here’s another must-watch series on Netflix! 📺 Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing reveals how easily kids can be exploited in the world of content creation. While likes, views, and big paychecks might seem tempting, the impact on mental health, privacy, and self-worth is very real.⁠
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As parents, it’s important to realise that we set the tone for our kids’ digital lives. With awareness and boundaries, we can make sure our kids are protected and respected.⁠
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Comment "Kidfluencers" to learn more about kidfluencing and how we can help our kids navigate the digital world safely. 🌐⁠
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#Kidfluencers #Netflix #BadInfluence #NetflixBadInfluence #DigitalParenting #netflixoriginal #streaming #netflixseries #netflixshows #badinfluence #documentary #news #newreleases #influencers #familyvlog #familyvloggers #exploitation #piperrockelle #parents #parenting #parenthood

[𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦] 𝗦𝗲𝗮,

[𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦] 𝗦𝗲𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆—𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲! 🏖️⁠
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The kids need a change of scene, and you need a drink by the sea🍹🌴 We’re talking barefoot luxury, poolside naps, and sandcastles that don’t end in tantrums. These islands are all under 5 hours from SG—yes, even with the kids in tow.

Comment “Island” or link in bio for more ideas on beach holidays & short getaways in Singapore!
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#IslandGetaway #WeekendWithKids #ShortTripsSG #BeachBreak #TravellingWithKids #FamilyResorts #Pangkor #BatamWithKids #TelunasResorts #BeachHoliday #SGMums #SGParents #SGBabies #SassyTravels

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁 𝗢𝗻?💰👶✨⁠
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The SG60 package comprises eight one-off benefits for Singaporeans and grants for charity and community groups. This includes vouchers/credits and tax rebates. Note that these are only applicable for participating merchants. ⁠
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Comment "Budget" or link in bio for all the deets! ⁠
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🩷 Follow @sassymamasg for parenting tips & family perks!⁠
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#Budget2025 #SG60 #FamilySupport #ParentPerks⁠
⁠ #sgkids #sgfamily #sgmummy #sgparents #sgtoddlers #sgmoms #sgparenting #sgparenthood

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