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Parents should know that more than half of Singaporean children have one (or more) rotten teeth by the time they enter the primary school. This is an alarming trend. One reason for the rotten teeth is the bacteria from the child’s milk which can halt the development of permanent teeth.

With this, the Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB) will put in place oral care programmes that will commence in August. HPB is hoping to reach all childcare centres in 5 years. HPB is also encouraging the parents to help their children in terms of oral care.

Here are some ideas on how to avoid rotten teeth:

• Brush: You have to brush your teeth after eating. If it is not possible, at least brush your teeth twice a day. Brushing is an effective way to get rid of plaque. Plaque is a bacteria which clings to the teeth.
• Floss: Brushing is not enough. You should floss your teeth at least once a day. It gets rid of food particles that your toothbrush cannot reach.
• Visit the dentist: You have to go to your dentist regularly and have your teeth checked. Dentists will help your teeth become healthy. They can detect problems and address it immediately.

Rotten teeth can be prevented. Do not ignore it because it can have a lasting effect to your child. It is better to infuse oral care habits while they are young. As a parent, you have to be the role model. Always practice the things mentioned above so your children will follow you.

Mid-autumn festival is a famous harvest festival for Chinese all over the world. Singapore also  celebrates mid-autumn festival. Mind-autumn festival is also known as moon cake or lantern festival. No matter what it is called, Singaporeans are looking forward to this festival. It is celebrated every year. It is either in August or September.

The famous pastry prepared is the moon cake. If you want to eat moon cakes, you do not need to wait until August or September to eat it. You can make your own moon cake in your house and share it to your family and friends. Here’s how to make moon cake:

• Prepare the ingredients: You should first secure the ingredients. Ingredients include flour (4 cups), dried milk powder (3/4 cup), baking powder (1tbsp), salt (1 tsp), eggs (3 pcs), sugar (1 ¼ cup), unsalted butter (3/4 cup) , vanilla extract (1 ½ tsp), apricot preserves (1 cup), dates (1 cup), desiccated coconut (1 cup), raisins (3/4 cup) and red bean paste.
• Make the dough: After the ingredients, you need to make the moon cake dough. Making dough is easy, you only need to mix milk powder, flour and salt together.
• Break eggs: In another bowl, break the eggs and add sugar. Beat it for five minutes then add butter and vanilla extract.
• Add dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients unto the liquid mixture. You have to fold it to create dough.
• Knead dough: Knead the dough lightly. If the dough is smooth, roll it in a log shape and store it in the refrigerator for a night.

• Make filling: You need to make the filling. Add apricot, dates, raisins and coconut.
• Pre heat oven: Pre heat the oven to 375°F.
• Press dough: Press the dough so it will be thin but making the centre thick. You can add the filling after that. If you have moon cake press, shaping it will be easy.
• Bake: You need to bake it for 30 minutes.
• Remove and serve: Remove it from the oven and serve.

Have you always considered taking up a new hobby? Ever wanted to add a new skill to your list of existing ones? If you answered yes to both of these then perhaps this could be the year that you learned a new one. Read on for ideas of new hobbies that you might soon be picking up.

Beading/Jewellery Making

This craft might seem challenging at first but once you’ve learned the basics, this could turn into an enjoyable hobby, especially for fashionistas since they could create their own accessories through this. Another reason beading is a good hobby to pick up is that it could be the start of your very own business. You’re not only having fun creating your own designs and harnessing your creativity but you could also earn a little extra on the side. To help you start on this new hobby, Beadspage offers workshops to anyone who’s interested. They offer classes that enable students to master the fundamental skills of beading within the shortest period of time.

Cake Baking

Perhaps this is by far the most rewarding hobby anyone could possibly have. There is so much joy in eating desserts but even more when you get to bake and decorate your own creations. If you’ve been wanting to give this hobby a try, then do yourself a favour and enroll to a baking class. Chantilly Culinary Studio offers a 4-session course on this named Cake Baking – Practice & Theory Level 1. The course starts on June 7th, 2014 and will be held at 21 Simon Road, 3rd Level. Through their classes, you will learn the techniques of baking a variety of cakes such as Victorian Sponge Cake and Nutella Marble Cake.

Flower Arranging

Even if you’re a man, you could still enjoy this hobby. Once you’ve mastered the art of flower arranging, that special woman in your life will truly appreciate it. Just think of the wonderful bouquets of flowers that you could do yourself and offer to your loved one. For a lesson on this, you could take the Beginners’ Course being offered by the Singapore Flower Club. Focus will be on classic Western style flower arrangements.

It is a known fact that Singapore is a melting pot of a multitude of cultures. And as such, a variety of cuisines from all over the world has already made its way to our shores. If you’re craving for something new, here are some of Singapore’s restaurants that allow us to have a taste of international cuisines without having to book that flight.

Menya Musashi

When you think of Japan, you think of ramen. Just as well-renowned as the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, so is Menya Musashi’s ramen. Their award-winning ramen will not fail to warm you up with its every bit of goodness. Embracing originality without compromising on taste, they have concocted great-tasting noodles which come in different textures and a choice of white, black, or red soup bases. They have many locations to choose from as well – Bedok Mall, Ion Orchard, and Raffles City Shopping Centre among others.

Oso Ristorante

Mangiamo! With an international award-winning chef in the kitchen, this authentic Italian restaurant continues to serve up an excellent menu of dishes that is certain to fill you up. Their sumptuous meals include ravioli filled with veal in mixed cheese fondue and mushrooms sauce, and scallops risotto with beef marrowbone and red wine reduction. Another trait that continues to attract diners to Oso Ristorante is their fine interiors which create that perfect ambience every time. For some Italian fine dining, visit them at 46 Bukit Pasoh Rd.

Todamgol

Known for their good taste and health benefits, Korean dishes are now being sought after by many hungry Singaporeans. And if you’re looking for a good place to try Korean food, then you should definitely check out Todamgol. Located at 31 Tanjong Pagar Road, there’s no mistaking that Todamgol is purely Korean right from the moment that you enter their restaurant. Bulgogi and bi bim bap still remain to be their most-recognized dishes, but other than these, they also offer more choices to satisfy your Korean cravings. When you dine here, all dishes come with at least 8 side dishes and what’s delightful is that everything they serve is really affordable. You don’t need to spend $100 here just to leave with a full stomach.

Since Singapore is tagged as the lively nation, it doesn’t really sleep. In fact, there are a lot of firms and establishments that operates 24/7. These are restaurants, malls, and many more. While we all know that all bars and clubs are operates during the night, Singapore makes different from all clubs in the world.

In fact, Singapore clubs offers their best services. Places like Zouk and Home Club and Zirca are only few of the top clubs in Singapore that receive a very good feedback from their customers. Aside from the mentioned club, these famous club names in Singapore also have something to boast.

• Dbl O: Here, there two small dance floor that will make you stand on your chair and dance with the music. Also, the place is affordable as well as its services. In addition, anyone who wants to visit here will experience their modernly designed ambiance.

• Insomnia: As the name states, Insomnia club never sleep. Actually, this club is the first club to operate 24 hours. What good about the place? In the morning it serves food but when night comes, dance floors are on the go.

• Butter Factory: This sweet club offers a combination of RnB and Hip Hop music. Butter Factory is known for its attractive walls together with the lovely music.

Always remember that all bars in Singapore operate 24/7; however, there are some who doesn’t. The point here is that all people have given the chance to experience the best services that Singapore club gives.

Singapore is not sleeping. In fact, it is wide awake 24/7. At night, you can see the different food chains, supermarkets, restaurants, bars as well as club. Almost all clubs in the country are much loved by most of the citizens living in Singapore and also foreign visitors.

For some tourists, clubs in Singapore provides a very satisfactory service. This is the primary reason why many people go back to the place and have some fun. One of the most famous clubs in Singapore that is awarded with the “Best Nightspot Experience” by the Department of Tourism in the country is Zouk. Actually, this club is the oldest guild in the island.

• Zirca – The Mega Club: Another is what they call the Mega Club. The club offers an unforgettable experience such as wonderful performances in the circus shows. Also, if you want to drink or dance all you want, this is a perfect place for you.    

• Home Club: As the name states, this club will give you the comfort that you want. The feeling when going to this club is like going to your own home. Here, they will let you experience what is the feeling when you’re in your own home. However, the feeling of staying in your own place is the most amazing experience.

In reality, there are a lot of famous clubs in Singapore and all of them offer great services that you will not regret. Whether you are outside or inside the club, the feeling is still the same – you will never stop stamping your feet and follow the sweet flow of music.