I have always loved Farmer's Market overseas. I would happily visit them and enjoy the local produce. Sometimes I would even grab a bit home to whip a meal. I know Singapore do have farmer's market as and when, but it is always out of the way. And...I feel like I have better things to do.
But now with a kid, I have to say I feel more game to experience different things in life. I went to City Sprouts with not just 1 but 2 kids. And one is pretty much an infant. It wasn't too bad, I survived and enjoyed exploring with my "brood".
- Bring a stroller and carrier. Maybe cos we kiasu, we use both. I use the stroller as a "changing pad" and a "bed" if any of the child is tired. The priority goes to the toddler cos he is heavy...at 15kg.
- Pack light. We don't use a car so whatever we bring out, we have to carry around. And so...usually I pack 2 set of clothes each, 3 sets of diapers and 2 sets of feedings. Sometimes even a pump, all in a bag. Not too bad huh. All this can be slung on the carrier too!
- Bring lots of water. The weather was really hot, but there weren't much drinks booth. Kombucha and pressed juice isn't exactly the favorite of my toddler. And there wasn't any coffee available for the adults. :'(
For a farmer's market, it definitely had much to improve but still it was an interesting experience.
- The farmers were happy to open their farms and my kid got to check out the chickens, ducks and fishes. I managed to snag a nice pot of aloe vera for a really low price too!
- They organised an Easter Hunt for him and that was probably his first Easter Hunt. Lucky that the husband found one otherwise I might need to desperately beg an older kid to spare him one because I don't want my kid to be disappointed.
