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The Chewys’ Hong Kong Disneyland Photoshoot by WanderSnap

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During our recent trip to Hong Kong, I featured WanderSnap in one of my Instagram posts and subsequently received a handful of DMs asking me to share more about this revolutionary photography portal. In case you missed it, I had previously blogged about our very first experience with WanderSnap in Bali earlier this year. 🙂

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WanderSnap affordably connects families and businesses with local photographers to create beautiful work and life images. What I like about WanderSnap is the flexibility it gives. You won’t find yourself groaning about fixed photography packages that are way out of your budget. Instead, there is a huge pool of snappers for you to choose from based on how much their works resonate with you, as well as the snappers’ hourly rates. Of course, that keeps everyone happy!

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Why hire a snapper from WanderSnap when you can simply take selfies? Honestly, I’m so done with selfies. As we are a growing family (from two to four lol), it gets incredibly challenging having to make sure everyone is in the frame, and smiling at the count of three. On good days, we get a good shot out of 20 tries. On bad days, let’s not talk about it. LOL.

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We visited Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea last March and one of my biggest regrets is not taking enough photos while we were there, having the time of our lives. For our Hong Kong trip, I made up my mind that selfies are not going to cut it. Naturally, the first thing that came to my mind was WanderSnap! We had such a great experience in Bali, so why not do it again? You can search for a local snapper based on destination and there is a large pool of Hong Kong snappers for you to choose from! Also, there are really good Singapore snappers if you are planning a casual shoot of some sort 🙂

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Creating beautiful memories in Disneyland is a dream come true for me. Scott Abraham was our snapper and you can view his WanderSnap profile here. He is from Scotland and is currently living in Hong Kong while furthering his studies. Even though Scott is only 21, he has many years of photography experience and his works speak for themselves. Scott’s travel and landscape photography is just so amazing and impressive! Also, I found it hard to believe that he is only charging US$50 per hour. We engaged Scott for 1.5 hours and purchased his admission ticket to Disneyland. Best decision ever!

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We communicated via whatsapp the day before the shoot and agreed to meet at 10.45am outside Market House Bakery along Main Street, U.S.A. Scott arrived early and was already waiting for us to commence the shoot.

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Thankful for great weather on the day of our photoshoot, albeit a little too bright and sunny! Haha. Mini misschewy was having her morning nap but not to worry, you will get to see her very shortly 😛

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Having a snapper with you means you get tons of pretty photos! Prior the shoot, I told Scott that my wish was to cover at least Main Street, Fantasyland, and Toy Story Land. It always helps to do some homework beforehand!

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Cracks me up to see Little misschewy acting all dainty.

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Look who’s awake! 😀

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I love Fantasyland because it’s very fairytalish (duh lol).

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It was Little misschewy’s second time on Dumbo the flying elephant! First time was at Tokyo Disneyland!

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It wasn’t part of the plan but stepping into the Fairy Tale Forest (presented by Pandora) gave us plenty of photo opportunities!

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Scenes from princess fairy tales come to life in a magical garden setting beautifully crafted in miniature scale.

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We paid Tinker Bell a visit! She’s really cute and funny!

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This is one of my favorite candid shots.

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Loving the oh so colorful Toy Story Land!

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Hello Sheriff Woody!

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The cast member working in Andy’s Toy Box created these bubbles for us! Major love!

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The Chewys are reporting for duty and looking out for Little misschewy! Haha.

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This photo gets me all teary-eyed. Some day my prince will come..

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Time for some ice cream to reward the girls for being quite cooperative during the shoot! Hehehe.

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I don’t think I will ever get tired looking at these photos! If you are planning to engage a snapper for your next holiday, get $50 credit when you create an account with WanderSnap via this link https://wandersnap.co/friend/travelwithcharlene during signup! Thanks WanderSnap and Scott for these priceless photos of our family! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about WanderSnap. Also, stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy 🙂

Korea Combo Eyebrow Embroidery by Arch Angel Brow

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My very first eyebrow embroidery experience was in December 2014, and since it was semi-permanent, the effect lasted about 2 years. After which, I had been using eyebrow mascara for another year or so, until I tried out the latest Korea Combo Eyebrow Embroidery technique by Arch Angel Brow, a beauty specialist which first opened its doors in July 2015 at 321 Clementi.

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Founders Kelly and Eileen have a wealth of experience in the beauty industry and Arch Angel Brow uses only state-of-the-art technology and beauty techniques imported from Korea. What sets Arch Angel Brow apart from the many beauty salons in Singapore, you may ask? Arch Angel Brow is the FIRST to introduce Korea Combo Eyebrow Embroidery in Singapore.

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I had my brows done by the beautiful and friendly Eileen, and we had a good chat during the session. Why did I not continue with another eyebrow embroidery service after the effect wore off? Honestly, I was afraid of the bleeding involved (not a lot though), the downtime, and the troublesome aftercare required. I vividly remember having to get transparent waterproof plasters from Watsons and sticking them onto my eyebrows before entering the shower for the first week. It was really such a hassle and weekday mornings are already such a rush!

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I was impressed to learn that Arch Angel Brow practices a semi-permanent technique to design and create natural-looking brows that complement your facial features using only 100% natural botanical pigments from Korea, and most importantly, for the Korea Combo Eyebrow Embroidery, there is absolutely NO downtime (brow color will not darken after a week, thus making you look like Crayon Shin-chan), NO aftercare required (hurray!), and NO interruption to your regular beauty regime!

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Sorry if I scared you LOL but these were how my brows looked like without any eyebrow mascara. I have very uneven and sparse eyebrows. From far, I actually looked like I dont have any brows la.

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The eyebrow embroidery session consists of a consultation and drawing of eyebrows. You can let the artist know what type of eyebrows you like, the color and thickness and of course, the artist will give you advice based on your face shape and features. Eileen asked if I preferred a slight arch at the end of my brows but I opted for flatter brows for a ulzzang look (omg is this still in? LOL). I also told Eileen that I wanted slightly thicker and darker brows.

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Obviously, Eileen is a perfectionist, as she kept taking a step back to see how she could improve on the shape of my eyebrows. We finally agreed on something and numbing cream was applied next!

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I had the numbing cream on for about 20 minutes.

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Happy to report that the entire procedure was PAINLESS! It merely felt like eyebrow tweezing la seriously. Haha! How do you like my eyebrows? I received compliments from my friends and readers about my very natural looking brows! And I’m so in love with them that I couldn’t peel myself away from the mirror. Hahaha!

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I took a video for my Insta-story and can you see I had eyelash extensions done too? MAJOR LOVE!! Wow it has been more than 2 weeks now and even my colleagues commented that the lashes are still holding up so well! Highly recommended!!

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Even Jong Suk oppa told me I look yeppo and requested for a wefie with me when I visited him in Hong Kong! Best decision ever because I didnt have to bother about drawing my brows and sticking falsies during my trip!

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Thank you Arch Angel Brow and dear Eileen for giving me a confidence boost with my new eyebrows and eyelashes!! Can’t wait to do touchup soon!
Ladies, wait no further! First 20 customers who quote “Charlene” when booking an appointment for Korea Combo Eyebrow Embroidery will be entitled to Arch Angel Brow’s signature facial worth S$188.

Website: www.archangelbrow.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/archangel.brow/
Instagram: @archangelbrow
Address: 321 Clementi, #01-18 (New mall near Clementi MRT Station)
Tel Number: 6250 1151

Meet Our New Baby, the 3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser!

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Here’s introducing the latest addition to our family! Hahaha nope we are not having another baby but this is Spencer, our water dispenser and he is indispensable! Ever since Spencer’s arrival, our kitchen is so much neater and more importantly, it is now really convenient whenever we want hot, room temperature or icy cold water! I vividly remember that when we first moved into our new place, we couldn’t get used to the small kitchen area (HDB flats getting smaller leh!) and had to limit the number of kitchen appliances just because there was simply not enough space for everything! Apart from the microwave oven, our other kitchen necessities included an electric kettle, thermal flask and large water pitcher. Life in the past was complicated because whenever we wanted to make a hot beverage or prepare milk for Little misschewy, we had to first boil water using the electric kettle and then transfer some of the hot water into the thermal flask (so that we didn’t have to boil water again if we require hot water in the next couple of hours), and when the remaining water in the kettle had somewhat cooled down, we would then transfer it to the large water pitcher. It was also a hassle having to keep monitoring the water level in the large water pitcher because sometimes we just happily drink and forget to boil enough water! There were many occasions when we realised there’s not enough water in the water pitcher and had to rush to boil water and then wait for it to cool down which can take ages. *SIGH* Drink water only why so complicated?!

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Our lives took a turn for the better, thanks to Spencer, our 3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser! Eh Spencer is I call one, because he is really a part of our family! With Spencer around, there’s no more boiling water, cooling down water, and transferring water madness in our house! You know, when both parents are working and have active young human beings to take care of after a long day, you really don’t want to add “water logistics” into your everyday must-do task. Besides, our kitchen is now rid of all the unsightly barang barang and looks sleek and tidy! The best part? When friends and relatives come over to visit, they are impressed by Spencer and can’t resist pressing his buttons. Oops! Ok must clarify, press buttons to get water la! Even my MIL commented that the water from Spencer tastes nice! I mean, water is water, but I have drank water with weird metallic taste so I know what my MIL is saying. Spencer uses a miniaturised 3M filter based on proven filtration technology with more than 75 years of history, ensuring that water we drink is of highest quality!

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I really cannot emphasize enough the convenience of having Spencer around. Hot water at the touch of a button? YES PLEASE! When I want to indulge in my tea, I go to Spencer and press his button. For those with young kids at home, fret not! Spencer comes with a hot water safety lock feature which prevents accidental scalding!

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All parents know the importance of BPA-free products and yup, Spencer is also BPA-free! It’s basically the same feature to look out for in milk and water bottles. Additionally, Spencer comes with UV sterilisation, which helps to reduce bacteria and viruses found in potable water.

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Hungry? Spencer to the rescue! Instant noodles at the touch of a button! SO CONVENIENT! Apart from making hot beverages and instant noodles, we have dispensed hot water to sterilise milk bottle teats and pacifiers too! Imagine having to boil a kettle of water just to sterilise your baby’s pacifier?! Haha!

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Misterchewy really loves Spencer! He has been drinking more water because icy cold water is readily available 24/7! Because of the hot weather at times, misterchewy used to grab a can of beer from the fridge but now, he has no excuse to do so! The naggy wife tells him to save money and drink icy cold water from Spencer. LOL. Good for health too!

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As for the kids, we don’t give them cold water, but room temperature water. Just by tapping the button, ambient water (green light) instead of cold water (blue light) is dispensed!

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We also like that the bottom catchment is removable, thus making it possible to fill tall water bottles up to 25cm in height!

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We used to have a hard time getting Little misschewy to drink water but now, she would request to refill her own water bottle!

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Based on our experience, installation of the 3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser by 3M authorised distributor Jestac was done in less than one hour! All you need is a power point and nearby water source (e.g. under the sink or washing machine tap) ideally on the same side of the dispenser. The direct piped-in installation ensures a continuous supply of water to the dispenser, with no need for manual refilling.
The water dispenser is available in black and white. We picked black to match our fridge and cabinets in our kitchen!

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As with most appliances, Spencer requires maintenance too! Fortunately, Spencer is very low-maintenance and doesn’t cost much to maintain! It is recommended by 3M to replace your filter cartridge once every 6 months and it costs only $120 to do so. Super affordable! Besides, all it takes to change the filter is just a simple twist motion, don’t need misterchewy to help me! But I will get him to help me purchase the filter cartridge directly from 3M authorised distributor Jestac or from the nearest Selffix store (so that I don’t have to pay. LOL)!

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For the whole month of November & December, the 3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser retails at only $1,488 (U.P. $1,888) and includes a FREE filter (worth $120)! The first 20 customers to sign up via this link http://bit.ly/2xwcisa will get to enjoy an additional $50 OFF the current promotion price! Offer ends 31 December 2017! Price comes with delivery and standard installation.

Visit Jestac’s showroom to test out the features of the dispenser and try a cup of 3M filtered water!

Jestac Pte Ltd
Tel: 6288 8290
WhatsApp: 8722 1727
E-mail: sales@jestac.com.sg
Showroom: 2 Kim Chuan Drive #02-06 CSI Distribution Centre Singapore 537080
(Nearest MRT: Tai Seng)

Other than buying directly from Jestac, the 3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser can be conveniently purchased from all Selffix stores islandwide as well as selected Home-Fix and Best Denki stores. Click here for the full list of retail stores.

Save While Grocery Shopping on FairPrice Online!

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“So many things yet so little time!” Does this resonate with you? As working parents, misterchewy and I only have time on weekends to bond as a family and engage in activities together like heading to the park for a picnic, or bringing our kids to an indoor playground. Grocery shopping? Haha! Ain’t nobody got time (or energy) for that! We used to make weekly visits to our favourite FairPrice supermarket and the kids love it too.

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However, having to lug home heavy items such as bags of rice, formula milk tins and various baby food is gradually taking a toll on misterchewy and I as we already have our hands full with both kids. In the past, misterchewy always had to make another trip back to our car to bring home all the groceries which is really too much of a hassle. I’m sure most parents with young children will be able to identify with us!

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With FairPrice Online, the husband and I now enjoy shopping for groceries in the comfort of our own home! FairPrice Online is the official online shopping portal of NTUC FairPrice Co-operative Ltd, the largest grocery retailer in Singapore. When I first browsed FairPrice Online, I was really impressed by the wide range of groceries available, from fresh produce to electronics! Also, I can be assured that all my needs are met, be it looking for motherhood products, or even restocking the office pantry!

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We love shopping on FairPrice Online because all it takes is just a few simple clicks of a mouse which is really effortless. From browsing to purchasing, we find that the entire online shopping journey on FairPrice Online is seamless and the website is definitely easy to navigate. Products are all nicely categorised so shoppers can simply search under “Baby & Child” or “Baking & Cooking” for instance, if there’s something they have in mind. Also, there is a search bar on FairPrice Online for shoppers to key in a specific product or brand.

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Here are more reasons to shop on FairPrice Online! With a minimum spend of $150 on Baby & Child products, get $15 off with the promo code BABY15! You can also enjoy up to 80% savings with over 40 brands! How amazing is that! Parents who shop on the go would be glad to know that there is also a mobile app for users to access the same wide selection of products and also, be updated of the latest promotions so that you won’t miss out on savings and discounts! Visit https://goo.gl/MNoYop or download the FairPrice Online app on your mobile phone!

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Just the other day, I wanted to stock up on Chanelle’s formula milk powder as supply was running low and I chanced upon FairPrice’s newly launched housebrand baby milk powder, FairPrice Gold Infant Milk Formula. It is made from 100% Australia Cow’s milk and is manufactured according to standards set by Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), in a Pharmaceutical Grade facility specifically designed for Infant Formula production, and has been HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certified. Muslim babies and children can also consume FairPrice Gold Infant Milk Formula as it is Halal certified.

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The milk formula also contains DHA, AA, Lutein, GOS-Prebiotic and Nucleotides, which are building blocks for growing kids like Chanelle! At a fraction of the price of other formula milk brands, FairPrice Gold Infant Milk Formula is going to be a hit with many parents out there! Even Chanelle is thrilled! Haha!

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Apart from making new formula milk powder discoveries, we also stumbled upon great diaper deals and new baby food products while on FairPrice Online. Out of the many brands that I saw, Huggies diapers come with high absorbency, keeping your baby’s bum fresh and dry! No more worrying about wet nights for your baby anymore! FairPrice is also giving away free baby wipes worth $4.95 when you spend $40 worth of FairPrice baby milk powder, baby wipes and baby diapers. So convenient to be able to find these baby essentials in one place, so why not just grab everything? Haha!

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Chanelle and Cayla absolutely love the new range of Nestle Gerbers organic puffs and cookies that they got our hands on recently! These organic puffs are so light and fluffy which makes it really safe and easy to consume!

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Grocery shopping is such a breeze now thanks to FairPrice Online! I’m also confident that prices are kept competitive with all the discounts across so many brands! Take a look at http://fairprice.com.sg and you will be amazed too!

Mucota Scena Plus Treatment Promotion at Kenjo Korean Hair Salon

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We had our family photoshoot recently because Cayla was turning one back then. Because my hair was in need of a change in color before the shoot, I decided to pay Kenjo salon a visit!

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I told Justin that I’m hoping for rose gold colored hair but without having to subject my hair to further bleaching again and this was the outcome! What can I say? I love it! The color is very warm with a very subtle reddish tint.

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Thanks to Justin, my hair was given the Mucota Scena Plus treatment which helped to restore moisture and shine to my hair!

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I highly recommend the Mucota Scena Plus treatment to everyone! My hair is definitely more manageable and looked a lot healthier after the treatment! Check out the special rates by Kenjo and don’t miss out on this promo!

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I brought home these goodies to further pamper my hair! I use the Olaplex Hair Perfector twice a week. Before my shower, I apply a generous amount to damp hair and wait for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off. The Olaplex Hair Perfector is a take home treatment which helps to strengthen hair. I’m currently using the Mucota Aire+ Shampoo and Mucota Aire+ Treatment Moisture. Really love this combination of hair products as my hair tends not to be frizzy and dry as the hair mask is able to retain moisture in hair effectively! I find that just a dollop is sufficient to work wonders!

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Glad the photos from our photoshoot turned our really well! Cannot stop admiring my healthy-looking hair, thanks to Justin and Kenjo salon! To book your appointment, call 6238 8083 and quote “MISSUSCHEWY” for 15% off ALL hair services for your first visit at Kenjo!

Kenjo Salon
68 Orchard Road
#04-72
Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6238 8083
Email: kenjosalon@singnet.com.sg

Opening Hours:
Daily
11am to 8pm (including Public Holidays)

RWS S.E.A Aquarium Celebrates SG52!

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Yay! School’s out! Parents who are planning holiday activities for your children, it’s time to include a visit to S.E.A Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa in your list! To commemorate SG52, two S.E.A. Aquarium Adult One-Day Tickets are going for only $52 now (U.P $68)! That’s like a savings of $16, which you can use to purchase extra snacks or souvenirs! 😀 Our very first visit as a family of four was last Christmas. Cayla was about 4 months old then and she was sleeping soundly in the Tula!

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My brother and his gf joined us this time and also helped to take care of the kids! Hehe.

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Big fish small fish everywhere! The girls were so distracted by the different fishes swimming around the tank and just wouldn’t look at the camera. Lol.

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Chanelle was initially afraid of the sharks and other gigantic fishes but her fear soon turned into fascination!

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Love the beautiful marine life. I picked up scuba diving during my undergraduate days with the NUS Dive Club and went on a few dive trips after that. It’s a pity misterchewy doesnt know how to scuba dive! I sure miss diving!

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Cayla was hungry so instead of looking for the baby room, I thought it would be easier if I sat in corner to feed her.

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Chanelle wanted a photo with”Nemo”! Hahaha many Nemos in fact!

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Most visitors like to gather here, in front of the Open Ocean Habitat, for a magnificent view of the various marine life.

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We chose to park ourselves at the Ocean Dome before feeding time instead.

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You can also check out some art works by children who took part in the Ocean Conservation Art Competition.

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Do you know that S.E.A Aquarium has its own mascot? It’s Mai the manta ray! He appears at the Ocean Dome daily at two timings – 2.45pm and 3.45pm! Remember to queue if you want a photograph with Mai!

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Currently, there is no published schedule for fish feedings but when we were there, the feeding time was at 4pm.

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Another not-to-be-missed highlight is the Discovery Touch Pool! Kids of all ages will love it because they get to touch and feel sea cucumber, starfish, and the like.

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At the end of your visit, stop by the souvenir section and pick up some cute merchandise!

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Don’t miss out on this wonderful SG52 promo where two adult tickets are only priced at $52, until 30 September 2017! Book your tickets here!

frei öl® the Oil Experts

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Juggling a day job, taking care of the children and handling household chores is no mean feat. Do you know what makes it even harder? Looking good and well-maintained despite all that! Many people have this idea that mothers are out-of-shape zombies because they head out of the house without any makeup and also do not have time for any form of exercise. Over the past couple of months, an increasing number of friends and readers have been asking me to share how I manage to stay in shape and look good, despite so much going on in my life. Of course, I’m no superwoman and I count myself very lucky to have assistance from the husband and also from our parents. That aside, I have recently been introduced to this skincare brand which I want to share with everyone! My secret is no secret! 😉

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Mothers deserve only the best when it comes to skincare and I’m really thrilled that frei öl® is finally here in Singapore! frei öl® is one of the highest quality skincare brands that develop and produce face and body care products in Germany. The products are derived from vegetable oil with the addition of nourishing vitamins. frei öl® products are not only beneficial for women, but they have become men’s favourite skincare too! frei öl® meets the highest standards of quality, effectiveness and skin-friendliness, supporting the skin at all stages of life. Do you know that frei öl® carries the No. 1 skincare oil for all skin types and massage oil for pregnant women in German pharmacies? And now, they are available in Singapore too! WHOOHOO! frei öl® features a wide range of products but ultimately, it is known as OIL EXPERTS, with products containing precious natural oils which help to nurture and support the skin with individually selected active ingredients tailored to different skin needs. Doesn’t that sound amazing!

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I don’t know about you but I’m always bumping or knocking into something due to my clumsiness. Most of the time, I’m not even aware until the hubs or my colleagues point out a bruise or scar! To reduce all these unsightly scars and uneven skin tone, I swear by frei öl®’s Skincare Oil which I make it a habit to apply after every shower! The Skincare Oil indulges and regenerates, while supporting cell renewal with vitamin A. After each application, my dry skin feels smooth, soft and supple! I also notice that scars and uneven skin tone are reduced after two weeks!

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I’m most excited about frei öl®’s Shaping Oil because it helps to shape and firm the my body, while I continue to indulge in my hawker food! The Shaping Oil contains red poppy seed extract which activates lypolysis 10 times more effectively than caffeine, which helps to reduce nasty and unsightly cellulite from common problem areas. I apply the Shaping Oil on my tummy and thighs, while making sure to spend a few minutes each time massaging the oil into my skin for best results! The natural shea and oat oils in the Shaping Oil also contain omega fatty acids which nourishes the skin. I personally like the light floral fragrance of the Shaping Oil too!

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Finally, frei öl® also has a Massage Oil for Pregnant Women! Having gone through two pregnancies, I do know that the tummy experiences substantial stretching, especially during the last trimester. While I’m blessed without a single stretch mark, my tummy often felt itchy and I find myself scratching ever so often! If only frei öl®’s Massage Oil was available back then! This special oil has a formula which has been tested over many years and has proven to be able to effectively prevent stretch marks while increasing skin elasticity with vitamin E. The omega 3 and 6 fatty acids from natural oils nutures the skin intensively, and bisabolol from chamomile calms stressed skin. It is definitely a must-have skincare product for all pregnant mothers!

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For more info on frei öl® and the hero oils mentioned, visit www.frei-skincare.com! frei öl® products are sold exclusively at Guardian health and beauty stores, and also selected online retailers such as Maimee’s Corner, Red Mart and Lazada.

Tips for Becoming a Successful Mumpreneur in Singapore

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Mumpreneurs are becoming the in thing these days, with countless books available about how to balance both being a mother and an entrepreneur. Here in Singapore there are plenty of opportunities to become a successful mumpreneur working from home, whatever area you are interested in. Whether you want to set up an online retail business, consultancy, blog or anything else, there are various tips you should use in order to make sure your mumpreneur career is a success in Singapore.

Use Your Parenting Skills

Firstly, if you’re already a mother to at least one child then you will possess many vital skills for running your own business as well. Mothers are often highly adept when it comes to timekeeping, organisation and running on low energy levels. Multitasking is essential, as you will be balancing looking after your children with running a business, no matter how small. If you can feed, bathe, play with and generally look after a child and take care of all its needs, then there’s little reason why you can’t do the same for a small business.

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Be Tech Savvy

If you’re working from home then it’s likely you’ll be using various forms of technology. This can be incredibly useful for speeding up processes, online marketing of your firm, recording data and more. As Singapore is a limited market, many mumpreneurs will eventually want to expand further, and the internet provides such an opportunity. Whether you’re trading with an MT4 platform or setting up a blog, being familiar with technology is vital.

Find a Niche

There are already many mumpreneurs out there, running their own businesses in lots of different sectors. As renowned mumpreneur Annabel Karmel states: “It’s very important to look for a gap in the market. Do something that is slightly different.” While there are already mumpreneurs in Singapore, one advantage is that due to the country’s small size, if you have a unique idea then it’s less likely to have been done in Singapore.

Build Relationships

Even though you will be setting out on your own, it’s important to build relationships to improve the chances of success for your mumpreneurship. Whether it’s speaking to current mumpreneurs for advice or growing your business by networking with contacts within Singapore or abroad who could be helpful, building relationships is advisable. Plus, having a good relationship with clients and customers should result in positive feedback and help your business grow.

If you’re thinking about setting out as a mumpreneur in Singapore, then following these tips should get you off on the right foot.

My #LittlePioneer

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Have you ever wondered how do children develop? Children are curious little creatures who spend every waking moment exploring and learning new things. They learn like sponges – soaking up all the information around them. Isn’t it amazing that learning begins so early on in life? Did you know that as much as 90% of the brain is developed by the time a child turns five? That means the first 5 years of your child’s life are crucial for their physical development and cognitive growth, as all those brain connections are forming at a faster rate during these years than at any other time(1).

I feel that one of the best decisions I made for Chanelle was to send her to preschool at the tender age of 18 months old. As a mummy with a full-time job, I do not have the means and capacity to teach and guide Chanelle on weekdays. It would be unfair to deprive her of learning and achieving her potential, so I leave her to the professionals in her school to nurture her.

As much as I hope for Chanelle to achieve her developmental milestones at least within the average range, I also wish that she would acquire qualities such as altruism, responsibility, patience and empathy in time to come. So far, I’m satisfied that she’s achieving all her developmental milestones (cognitive, motor, emotional and communication) and I’m glad that she’s a child who loves asking questions. I hope that my #LittlePioneer will always remain inquisitive and have this desire to keep on learning.

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Besides sensory stimulation, proper nutrition is just as important in helping growing minds develop. To support my #LittlePioneer’s continuous learning, I make sure that she receives sufficient nutrition throughout the day, like DHA which is an important block for brain and eye development. Together, stimulation and nutrition help to develop 4 different key skill areas – Cognitive, Motor, Emotional and Communication.

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Some people have this misconception that milk is only for babies and children should stop drinking milk once they enter toddlerhood. I like to think otherwise. Even though Chanelle is on two solid meals a day, she gets her bottle of Enfagrow A+ three times a day (morning, before her nap, and at night before her bed time). It is formulated to help meet the recommendation for daily DHA intake(2) to help support my #LittlePioneer’s exploring and learning on a daily basis. It also contains Wellmune® Yeast Beta Glucan as well as a unique blend of Dietary Fiber (Polydextrose) and Prebiotic (GOS) which work in tandem to promote the growth of good bacteria and digestive health!

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As a mother, it is my duty to provide my children with good nutrition and stimulation to support their growth. Find out how Enfagrow A+ can support your #LittlePioneer’s continuous learning too at www.littlepioneer.enfagrow.com.sg and feel free to request a sample!

1. Dekaban, A. S. and Sadowsky, D. (1978), Changes in brain weights during the span of human life: Relation of brain weights to body heights and body weights. Ann Neurol., 4: 345–356. doi:10.1002/ana.41004041

2. FAO/WHO recommends daily dietary DHA intake of 10-12mg/kg body weight for children 12-24 months or 100-150mg DHA+EPA for children 2 years old and above. Reference: FAO 2010. Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition. Report of an expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper no. 91. FAO:Rome.

Little misschewy’s Growth Diary

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Chanelle turned 3 recently and when we posted photos of her online, many friends commented that she is such a big girl now. It wasn’t just that she had grown physically, she just seems so much more grown up. It got me thinking about how our children grow in more ways than we can imagine! Have you ever wondered how do our children’s brains develop? I did some research about it and found that 90% of the brain development occurs in the first five years. Apparently 1000 trillion synapses are built through their experiences during the early years – that density is almost twice that of the adult brain!

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Lifelong learning starts the moment we are born. The early years are a period of intense learning and development, when tremendous changes occur in a child’s mental and physical aspects over a short period of time.

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Bearing all this in mind, I decided to do a quick recap of Chanelle’s developmental milestones after she turned one in March 2015.

Milestones

In a span of three years, Chanelle has certainly advanced quite a bit in these four developmental areas! It’s so amazing to be able to look back at how much she has grown.

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It certainly helps that Chanelle has also been drinking Enfagrow A+ from the start! As a mother, I strongly believe in helping my children reach their full potential by providing the best that’s available.
Enfagrow A+ is the brand that I have placed my trust in for years! It contains a unique blend of nutrients like DHA, Wellmune® Yeast Beta-Glucan, Dietary Fiber (Polydextrose) and Prebiotic (GOS). In fact, DHA is an important building block for brain and eye development. I am happy that Chanelle is getting the essential nutrients to help support her overall mental and physical development. Think of it as a tree that needs nutrients to grow well – a child needs the essential nutrients to grow and develop too!
Mummies, be sure to check out this link http://littlepioneer.enfagrow.com.sg/ to find out more about how Enfagrow A+ can help your little one make the most of every potential learning moment, and request a free sample too!