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preschool for a 18-months old? i think you need a kindergarten first. and what's your definition of "cozy"? I mean a place which is not a huge school with 100-200 kids but a smaller setting. I am concerned about her getting sick if she goes to a huge setting. Infact some schools that visited sugges...

Dear Friends, My toddler will be starting school soon. She is 18 months and so I want to look for a good preschool with a cozy atmosphere (fewer kids and a homely environment) preferably with an outside playground. Ive been to some centers and almost all of them seem to be run in an assembly-line fa...

I have to say that I am very disappointed by the tone of a number of posts. This forum is meant to provide support and information and not sit on judgement on decisions that have been made by someone. I am surprised that even the moderator is speaking in the same tone. Parenting is difficult as it i...

Thank you for your replies. As an answer to my own question, here is a link which has details on Non-Made in China Toys. I found it today. Posting it here incase anyone else wants to use it.

http://www.boycottmadeinchina.org/en/bo ... _shopping/

Thanks.

Hi All, I have a 3 month old baby. Im looking for safe toys that are NOT 'Made in China'. All the shops that I have checked say that all the brands they carry have 'made in china' toys. Are there any shops in Singapore that carry toys made in countries that have more stringent standards?? Please Hel...

Hi Everyone, I plan to purchase a relatively inexpensive car in the near future and am still in the research mode. I would like to hear from those who have driven Hyundai Matrix and Kia Cerato before and need their feedback on fuel efficiency, performance, ease of driving etc. Generally comments on ...

Hi All, I relocated to Singapore about 7 months back. I have been toying with the idea of learning Chinese while searching a job. I would like to learn the dialect which is used in Singapore as well as China in businesses. I also need help in searching for a good chinese school/tutor who teaches in ...

Hi,
Has anyone had a soft straight perm (that looks like blowdry) at Toni & Guys? They charge $250 and I wonder if its worth it. I have coarse thick hair. Suggestions on other good salons are also welcome.
Thank you.
Ruchi

Hi,
Does anyone know where to find an electronic blood pressure monitor? Also what would be a good company/brand.
Thanks

Anybody knows where to get Lipfusion lip plump lipstick in Singapore? Lipfusion is the one available only in Sephora stores in US.
Ruchi

Hey Ken,
Are you in contact with this HR lady? If yes and if its okay with her, I would like to connect with her and share notes. Mebbe she is trying something new that I am not.

In your note you mentioned hobsons. Is this Hudson by an chance?

Thanks for your tips.
Ruchira

Hi All, I am a dependant pass holder and have been in Singapore for about 4 months now. I graduated this year from a good US University in the area of Human Resources. I have been applying and applying for jobs here but have not heard from anyone. I have mainly been using the internet to look for jo...