December is a month of joy and fun, celebrations, festive gatherings, crazy shopping, gifting.
Here are some free sample giveaways:
Centaphil
New Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion
Love,
Sherlyn
Thursday 4 December 2014
Dec Free Samples
Hi everyone
December is a month of joy and fun, celebrations, festive gatherings, crazy shopping, gifting.
Here are some free sample giveaways:
Centaphil
New Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion
Love,
Sherlyn
December is a month of joy and fun, celebrations, festive gatherings, crazy shopping, gifting.
Here are some free sample giveaways:
Centaphil
New Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion
Love,
Sherlyn
Saturday 22 November 2014
What to do when you learn you are pregnant Singapore
source from: http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Pregnancy-fertility/p/sm/1063131879.htm#1063131879
Hi everyone
Today's post is about coping with your first pregnancy. If you are a noob like me and feel lost about what to do, where to go, I hope this post will be useful to you. When I learnt that I was pregnant, I tried to google online on where to go etc but I could not find much info. Some mums may be superstitious not to announce the pregnancy before the 1st trimester for fear of jinxing the pregnancy. I consulted 2 of my good friends for advice.
1st step: get a DIY pregnancy kit/ visit the GP to get tested.
Congratulations! Once you are confirmed pregnant, you will need to make an appointment to see a gynae between 6-8 weeks. To calculate your pregnancy weeks, you take the first day of your last menses. I have read in forums that some mothers are very excited and very eager to see the gynae even before 6weeks. Most gynaes won't see you/ it will be a waste of money cos you can't do the ultra-scan.
You will then need to decide if you would want to be subsidised/ private patient. I have called KKH and NUH to clarify the difference between the two. If you want to go under subsidy, you will need referral letter from polyclinic and you will be managed by a team of doctors and the appointments are usually on weekdays during office hours. I guess most mothers will rather pay a bit more and stick to one doctor throughout your pregnancy.
You can choose the doctor based on friends/ forum's recommendations/ reviews or you can call your preferred hospital and asked them for recommendation.
After your visit visit to the gynae, the gynae will prescribe you folic acid and multi-vitamins. The gynae will stress the importance of folic acid (though it's a small pill) as it will reduces the incidences of birth defects. My gynae also advises against taking caffeine eg coffee+tea, carbonated drink, raw food eg sushi.
What are some of the changes you might experience during your first trimester?
- fuller and bloated breasts
- morning sickness
- lethargy
- loss of appetite
- stomach bloatedness
- frequent visit to toilets
- cramps mostly on right side of pelvic
The gynae will also schedule you to go for nuchal test ie test of down syndrome which comprises a blood test and an ultrasound scan when you are between 11weeks, 3days and 13weeks 6 days of pregnancy. You can read more about the tests via:
http://www.nuhgynae.com.sg/wbn/slot/u2349/Articles/screening%20for%20CA.pdf
http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/new-test-babys-dna-risk-available-singapore
I find that the iphone app the bump is very useful as it gives you updates and progress of your baby eg fruit size of your baby and weekly to do list.
I feel very thankful and blessed that there is a miracle life growing inside me. Thank you baby for being healthy and strong, I promise to be a better person and I'll do my best for you. I am also grateful to my supportive husband.
Love,
Sherlyn
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comprises a blood test and an ultrasound scan - to determine the
chances of their child getting Down syndrome and some other chromosomal
abnormalities. - See more at:
http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/new-test-babys-dna-risk-available-singapore#sthash.GVz8IKxa.dpuf
Craze about Jelly Shoes Singapore
Hi everyone
If you have not heard of jelly shoes, I'm not sure which era you belong to. Jelly shoes are so comfy and can be easily cleaned and they are built to last, definitely a good investment!
I have bought imitations jelly shoes and they give me awful blisters and even my nice pedicure is also ripped off due to the friction. It lasted me only one wear. Here are some of the popular brands of jelly shoes in Singapore:
1) Melissa
Melissa shoes have a very distinct bubble gum smell. My husband laughed it off when I can search the shoes location in a department store by its smell.
http://www.mdreams.com.sg/
Sometimes Zalora will offer 20% discount, it will be cheaper to get it here.
http://www.nonnon.co.uk/
If you are flying to Bangkok, must definitely visit the Melissa stores cos it's cheaper by 30-40% and you can still claim tax rebate.
2) Mel by Melissa
This is a sister company of Melissa. Shoes are more affordable than Melissa.
Update:
Mel has been renamed to Zaxy (https://www.zaxyshoes.co.uk/)
3) Jelly Bunny
Newly opened in Singapore on 21 Nov.
4) Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo has some very nice jelly shoes and my colleague swear by their shoes that they can last up to 2 years for a pair that she has worn to death. Heard it's going on 30% sale soon, be sure to keep a lookout. The above pair cost $370 and heard only the purple and coral pink colours are going on sale so it's about $260.
5) Anna Nucci
Updates on 25 May 2017:
Please keep your Melissa and Ferragamo receipts. My MIL has a Melissa Campana flats and it snapped at the back after a few wears. While shopping for new Melissa shoes, my MIL sorta grumbled to the saleslady that the shoes are not lasting and the salesperson suggested that we send in for repair. The shoes look as good as new after repair but the shoes snapped again at the same area. We send the pair in and they offered to exchange another pair for us.
Recently, we learnt that that Ferragamo can repair their shoes within 2years of purchase. You just have to bring the shoes back to the store with your receipt. 2 of my Bermudas has snapped at the strap area. Shall update after my repair, *keeping my fingers crossed*
Beauty of buying premium shoes where they provide such fantastic after sales service, made every dollar worth it.
Happy shopping!
Love,
Sherlyn
If you have not heard of jelly shoes, I'm not sure which era you belong to. Jelly shoes are so comfy and can be easily cleaned and they are built to last, definitely a good investment!
I have bought imitations jelly shoes and they give me awful blisters and even my nice pedicure is also ripped off due to the friction. It lasted me only one wear. Here are some of the popular brands of jelly shoes in Singapore:
1) Melissa
Melissa shoes have a very distinct bubble gum smell. My husband laughed it off when I can search the shoes location in a department store by its smell.
http://www.mdreams.com.sg/
Sometimes Zalora will offer 20% discount, it will be cheaper to get it here.
http://www.nonnon.co.uk/
If you are flying to Bangkok, must definitely visit the Melissa stores cos it's cheaper by 30-40% and you can still claim tax rebate.
2) Mel by Melissa
This is a sister company of Melissa. Shoes are more affordable than Melissa.
Update:
Mel has been renamed to Zaxy (https://www.zaxyshoes.co.uk/)
3) Jelly Bunny
Newly opened in Singapore on 21 Nov.
4) Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo has some very nice jelly shoes and my colleague swear by their shoes that they can last up to 2 years for a pair that she has worn to death. Heard it's going on 30% sale soon, be sure to keep a lookout. The above pair cost $370 and heard only the purple and coral pink colours are going on sale so it's about $260.
5) Anna Nucci
Updates on 25 May 2017:
Please keep your Melissa and Ferragamo receipts. My MIL has a Melissa Campana flats and it snapped at the back after a few wears. While shopping for new Melissa shoes, my MIL sorta grumbled to the saleslady that the shoes are not lasting and the salesperson suggested that we send in for repair. The shoes look as good as new after repair but the shoes snapped again at the same area. We send the pair in and they offered to exchange another pair for us.
Recently, we learnt that that Ferragamo can repair their shoes within 2years of purchase. You just have to bring the shoes back to the store with your receipt. 2 of my Bermudas has snapped at the strap area. Shall update after my repair, *keeping my fingers crossed*
Beauty of buying premium shoes where they provide such fantastic after sales service, made every dollar worth it.
Happy shopping!
Love,
Sherlyn
Thursday 25 September 2014
Best Fruit Tarts in Singapore
Hi everyone
Today's post is about Fruit Tarts. I love fruit tarts, it is a very yummy healthy dessert. It is made of short crust pastry with cream (my favourite is custard) topped with fresh fruits and brushed with jelly powder to give a nice glaze. You will never feel gelak (overkill) even from overeating them.
I learnt this great tip from one of my baking class. To prevent tart shells from getting soggy, brush the base with a layer of chocolate, wait for the chocolate to harden or dry completely before adding pastry cream. You can also brush base with egg white before baking. I've searched online for some of the best Fruit Tarts in Singapore.
1) Fruits Paradise
2) Drips Bakery Cafe
3) Delifrance
Please feel free to leave a comment if you know of good fruit tarts in Singapore. Thanks!
Love,
Sherlyn
Today's post is about Fruit Tarts. I love fruit tarts, it is a very yummy healthy dessert. It is made of short crust pastry with cream (my favourite is custard) topped with fresh fruits and brushed with jelly powder to give a nice glaze. You will never feel gelak (overkill) even from overeating them.
I learnt this great tip from one of my baking class. To prevent tart shells from getting soggy, brush the base with a layer of chocolate, wait for the chocolate to harden or dry completely before adding pastry cream. You can also brush base with egg white before baking. I've searched online for some of the best Fruit Tarts in Singapore.
1) Fruits Paradise
2) Drips Bakery Cafe
3) Delifrance
Please feel free to leave a comment if you know of good fruit tarts in Singapore. Thanks!
Love,
Sherlyn
Tuesday 23 September 2014
Why I dislike online shopping
Is shopping online really cheaper? One of the reasons is that retailers do not have overheads and hence can transfer the savings to the consumers.
Online shopping is also very addictive, you can spend hours surfing through the net, reading reviews. Consider me old-fashioned, I might be the minority who dislike online shopping except for hotel bookings, air tickets, insurance, gadget accessories- items which can't go wrong. I am the typical "auntie" mode who likes to be at a brick and mortar shop to touch, feel, try and check condition of product. I always ensure I request for a new piece. Here are the reasons why I dislike online shopping:
1) I hate camping by the computer for blogshop launches, fastest fingers first, waiting patiently for my shopping loots to be delivered to me.
2) I hardly wore my online buys from local blogshops and Taobao cos the clothes is a far cry from what we seen online even though it looks real nice on the models.
3) The clothes do not fit me perfectly. I usually need to send to the tailor for alteration, which makes my buys more expensive.
4) I have some unfortunate experience where the seller sends a defective product. The effort of writing to and sending the product to seller is frustrating and waste of time. Some sellers customer service sucks, you have to follow up with a few round of emails and you might only get your replacement products months later (or never).
5) The clothes don't fit at all. For sizes which are too small, I have to give to my friends' teenage daughters. For sizes which are too big, I might send to tailor if I like it very much. Else, I might give away too.
6) Sometimes the flash sale is within a short time window. You deliberately have to make yourself available during that time to buy online.
7) The shipping charges might even cost more than the product. You won't know the estimated shipping charge your freight forwarder will charge until your products have arrived at the warehouse. You might be in for a rude shock!
8) Blogshops items are not necessary cheaper than brick and mortar stores.
9) Some stores exchange/ refund policy sucks, you get what I mean!
10) I hate backorders cos this means you are expected to wait 3-4 weeks for your products. Although the blogshops might say order at your discretion, however, sometimes shipment gets delayed eg due to high volume during festive periods, stuck at custom. By the time you receive the products, you might have lost interest or it is no longer the lastest.
11) I don't know about you but I have a tendency to overbuy online especially handphone cases that I won't be able to use all of them. They are either stowed in my cupboard or I end up having to give away.
What do you like/ dislike about online shopping? Please feel free to leave a comment.
Love,
Sherlyn
Monday 22 September 2014
Fried Laksa Recipe. Uniquely Singapore dish.
Hi everyone
I love Laksa, it's one of my favourite Singaporean national dish. Here's a fried laksa recipe that I've tried last weekend. Most of the laksa are soupy kind. I forgotten to take a pic of the final dish but I can guarantee you that it is damn delicious with the generous servings of ingredients. Here's the ingredients required:
(makes about 15pax). You can half or adjust the recipe according to the number of pax you are preparing.
1 packet of Phoon Huat Laksa Paste (300g)
4-5 pcs of shallots, chopped finely
1 tablespoon of dried shrimps, soaked in hot water to soften and chopped finely
2 stalks of lemon grass (use white portion only, slit across to release flavour)
1.5kg thick been hoon
500g bean sprouts
10 pieces of dried bean curd puff (diced into cubes)
4 pcs of long fish cake (pan fried and sliced into strips)
6 hard boiled eggs, cut into strips
2 big pcs of chicken breast, boiled and shred finely
2 packet of Ayam Coconut
Dash of Carnation milk
2 pcs of Knorr Chicken Cubes (msg free)
1 tablespoon sugar
some laksa leaves chopped finely
Tip: soak bean sprouts in ice cold water, it will become very crisp.
Steps
1) Boil bean sprouts, thick bee hoon, chicken and egg. Drain and set aside.
2) Heat oil, fried shallots, dried shrimp and lemon grass till fragrant
3) Add laksa paste and stir fry a while before adding coconut milk, carnation milk and 400ml of water
4) Add 1 tablespoon of sugar or to taste and 2 cubes of chicken cubes. Add laksa leaves. Note: it's ok for the gravy to taste salty as this will be stirred with the bee hoon which is bland.
5) Add shredded chicken and bean curd puff
6) Bring to big boil until gravy thicken before stirring and mixing into pot of thick been hoon, bean sprouts, fish cake. Don't need to fry the noodle. Garnish with shredded egg.
Aftermath: Everyone commented this is the first time they have eaten dried laksa and it's very nice. Would be better if there are prawns in the dish, might consider that for next time!
Hope you like the recipe as much as I do!
Love,
Sherlyn
I love Laksa, it's one of my favourite Singaporean national dish. Here's a fried laksa recipe that I've tried last weekend. Most of the laksa are soupy kind. I forgotten to take a pic of the final dish but I can guarantee you that it is damn delicious with the generous servings of ingredients. Here's the ingredients required:
(makes about 15pax). You can half or adjust the recipe according to the number of pax you are preparing.
1 packet of Phoon Huat Laksa Paste (300g)
4-5 pcs of shallots, chopped finely
1 tablespoon of dried shrimps, soaked in hot water to soften and chopped finely
2 stalks of lemon grass (use white portion only, slit across to release flavour)
1.5kg thick been hoon
500g bean sprouts
10 pieces of dried bean curd puff (diced into cubes)
4 pcs of long fish cake (pan fried and sliced into strips)
6 hard boiled eggs, cut into strips
2 big pcs of chicken breast, boiled and shred finely
2 packet of Ayam Coconut
Dash of Carnation milk
2 pcs of Knorr Chicken Cubes (msg free)
1 tablespoon sugar
some laksa leaves chopped finely
Tip: soak bean sprouts in ice cold water, it will become very crisp.
Steps
1) Boil bean sprouts, thick bee hoon, chicken and egg. Drain and set aside.
2) Heat oil, fried shallots, dried shrimp and lemon grass till fragrant
3) Add laksa paste and stir fry a while before adding coconut milk, carnation milk and 400ml of water
4) Add 1 tablespoon of sugar or to taste and 2 cubes of chicken cubes. Add laksa leaves. Note: it's ok for the gravy to taste salty as this will be stirred with the bee hoon which is bland.
5) Add shredded chicken and bean curd puff
6) Bring to big boil until gravy thicken before stirring and mixing into pot of thick been hoon, bean sprouts, fish cake. Don't need to fry the noodle. Garnish with shredded egg.
Aftermath: Everyone commented this is the first time they have eaten dried laksa and it's very nice. Would be better if there are prawns in the dish, might consider that for next time!
Hope you like the recipe as much as I do!
Love,
Sherlyn
Tuesday 16 September 2014
Best Rainbow Cakes in Singapore
Hi,
Today post is about rainbow cakes. I've always wondered rainbow has 7 colours ie Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet (mnemonic aid Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain). However, why does most rainbow cakes consist of only 6layers? Probably Indigo and Violet are very close colours.
I've searched online for some recommendations of best Rainbow cakes in Singapore:
1) Le Chocolat Cafe
28 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069708
2) Dean & Deluca
Orchard Central, Level 4
3) Nom Bistro & Bakery
Macpherson Community Club Level 1
4) The Bakery Chef
Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central #01-3711
5) Oishii Bakery
West Coast Plaza, 154 West Coast Road
6) Lynda Ann
122 Bedok North Street 2, 460122
Edit:
New edition: Tian Kee & Co Rainbow Cheesecake
Today post is about rainbow cakes. I've always wondered rainbow has 7 colours ie Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet (mnemonic aid Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain). However, why does most rainbow cakes consist of only 6layers? Probably Indigo and Violet are very close colours.
I've searched online for some recommendations of best Rainbow cakes in Singapore:
1) Le Chocolat Cafe
28 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069708
2) Dean & Deluca
Orchard Central, Level 4
3) Nom Bistro & Bakery
Macpherson Community Club Level 1
4) The Bakery Chef
Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central #01-3711
5) Oishii Bakery
West Coast Plaza, 154 West Coast Road
6) Lynda Ann
122 Bedok North Street 2, 460122
Edit:
New edition: Tian Kee & Co Rainbow Cheesecake
Thursday 11 September 2014
Oktoberfest: Best Black Forest Cake in Singapore
Oktoberfest is the famous Beerfest Festival held in Munich, Germany every late September, early October that dates back to 1810. Black Forest cake is possibly Germany's most famous cake and it is also my all-time favorite.
And so, I've searched online for recommendations for some of the best black forest cakes in Singapore.
1) Pine Garden's Cakes
1 kg $39, 1.5 kg $58.50
2) Four Leaves
21cm $35
3) StuttgartBlackforest Boutique S-Cafe
4) Classic Cakes
1kg $36, 1.6kg $54, 2kg $72
5) Han's Cafe
6) Bakerzin Foret Noir
20cm, $72.76 (incl GST)
Black Forest
cake consists of several layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and
cherries between each layer. The cake is decorated with additional whipped
cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings.Traditionally, kirsch (a clear liquor distilled
from tart cherries) is added to the cake and is one of the most significant ingredients in the world's famous cake. source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest_cake.
And so, I've searched online for recommendations for some of the best black forest cakes in Singapore.
1) Pine Garden's Cakes
1 kg $39, 1.5 kg $58.50
2) Four Leaves
21cm $35
3) StuttgartBlackforest Boutique S-Cafe
4) Classic Cakes
1kg $36, 1.6kg $54, 2kg $72
5) Han's Cafe
6) Bakerzin Foret Noir
20cm, $72.76 (incl GST)
Try before you buy! Free Product Samples 2014
Try before you buy! Everyone loves free samples, here are some sites that offer free product samples. Happy trialing!
1) Hada Labo
Arbutin Whitening Lotion
Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion
2) Acne Medicated Skincare
3) Origins
4) Biotherm
Life Plankton
Blue Therapy Serum-in-Oil
5) Clarins
Extra Firming Eye Cream
6) Kiehl's
7) Curel
Intensive Moisture Care
Sebum care
8) Physiogel
9) Bio-essence Hydra Tri-action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask
10) My Beauty Diary
11) John Frida Fizz Ease
12) Vichy Normaderm Oil-Control Duo
13) Lactacyd Feminine Wash
14) Listerine
Love
Sherlyn
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Virgin post
Hi there,
I'm a blogger from Singapore. Thanks for visiting my blog.
As the saying goes, "Good things are meant to be shared!", this blog was created to help shoppers save time and money, read reviews before you buy that product.
If you have any good lobangs to share, please email to savethatmoolah@gmail.com. I'll post it on my blog. Happy reading!
Love,
Sherlyn
I'm a blogger from Singapore. Thanks for visiting my blog.
As the saying goes, "Good things are meant to be shared!", this blog was created to help shoppers save time and money, read reviews before you buy that product.
If you have any good lobangs to share, please email to savethatmoolah@gmail.com. I'll post it on my blog. Happy reading!
Love,
Sherlyn
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