Cayla’s Newborn Shoot by Ashley Low Photography

Posted on September 21, 2016 by missuschewy

Hello chewy chewy friends! I’m finally ready to share Cayla’s newborn photos that were taken by Ashley when Cayla was 7 days old! Ashley is the only photographer in Ashley Low Photography which was started about 4.5 years ago, specialising in Newborn and Baby Photography. She has undergone specialised Newborn Photography training both in UK 2013 and subsequently, in Australia 2015. Besides that, Ashley also provides photography services for maternity, babies (3-12 months old), and family.

Prior my delivery, I received very detailed preparation guidelines pertaining to the newborn shoot so that I know what is provided by the studio, the duration of the session, what to bring along to the studio, and what to expect after the photoshoot. I was certainly very impressed by all the concise details given in the guidelines and this made me feel at ease before the photoshoot. I didn’t have to ask a hundred and one questions and I definitely didn’t feel lost when we reached the studio. Ashley’s studio is located at Oxley BizHub, and it’s clean, cosy and spacious. It felt as though I walked right into someone’s home!

Ashley’s studio is very well-equipped and super baby-friendly. There’s a diaper changing station, complete with wet wipes and diapers sponsored by Merries! Parents need not panic if they forget to bring or run out of diapers at any point of the photoshoot. There’s also a private area for nursing, as well as hot water boiled in an airpot every morning, if you need to warm up or prepare milk for your little ones.

A pantry that is well-stocked with snacks and drinks!

Look at that huge array of props! It is also a nice area for children to get warmed up before a shoot. It didn’t take long for Chanelle to help herself to the toys!

Ashley was building rapport with Chanelle and that made Chanelle less shy during the siblings and family shoot.

According to Ashley, the best time to conduct a newborn photoshoot is when your baby is around 5 to 12 days old because they spend most of their time sleeping and hence, it’s easier to position them in various poses. Not forgetting putting on the cute outfits and accessories too! I was a little worried at first because Cayla was unusually awake at the studio even after her milk feed. To think I had told Ashley that Cayla could sleep hours on end at home! Haha looked like the little one was trying to prove something else! However, my fears were unfounded. It was an eye-opening experience watching how Ashley and Samantha (one of Ashley’s assistants) shush Cayla to sleep by gently rocking her and playing white noise that mimics the womb’s rumbly sounds. Takes plenty of patience too and that’s definitely one of the most important and inherent qualities of an amazing newborn and baby photographer.

Much to my relief, Chanelle was pretty cooperative during the shoot, despite going through the Terrible Twos stage. Hurhur. I’m also very glad that Ashley managed to make Chanelle smile genuinely, which made the siblings shots turn out extra nice!

Before the shoot, Ashley had also informed us that if Cayla was unsettled or showed signs of discomfort, she would not attempt to push the poses and would just move on and do what Cayla was comfortable with. It was evident that throughout the shoot, Ashley placed emphasis on Cayla’s well-being and safety, while striving to get the perfect shots at the same time. Despite Cayla staying awake for the first half of the shoot, the photos turned out much better than I had expected and I believe the following photos speak for themselves!

With the wide variety of props and setups available, Ashley aims to change up to 5 different sets/concepts for each newborn shoot. If you have any preference towards floral, prints, neutral or pastel colors, etc, you can always let Ashley and her team know at least one day prior the shoot so that they can get everything ready and start the shoot pronto. Setup wise, Ashley provides a variety such as fabrics, baskets, beds, beanbags, and themes.

Fabric setup. Love the bright sunshine yellow colors in this one!

Hahaha omg Cayla looks 100% like misterchewy here! XD

Basket setup. This is definitely my favorite setup of all! So heart-meltingly sweet and there’s a whimsical feel to it.

I brought the name banner and donuts along because of the Donutella character and Ashley managed to incorporate them nicely!

Bed setup. Awww I could just sit and gaze at sleeping babies all day.

Theme setup. This was pretty impromptu and I borrowed the Singapore flag from my MIL when we picked Chanelle up for the shoot. Whenever I look at this photo, it will remind me of Cayla’s birth story!

We had our Family shoot to wrap things up! Chanelle is generally a very smiley and cheerful girl but it’s wonderful how Ashley captured her playful side through all her cheeky expressions! It really brightens up my day just by looking at these photos!

Our experience with Ashley Low Photography was nothing short of amazing! For more info on Ashley’s photography services, click here and also follow her on Facebook and Instagram!

*Mention MISSUSCHEWY and get $50 off the session fee for any shoots! Valid for full priced session only. Offer is till 30 June 2017.*

Jara Petit Baby Shower Dessert Table Set Up

Posted on September 7, 2016 by missuschewy

Another milestone achieved! Baby Cayla is turning one month old on 9 September, which happens to be misterchewy’s birthday, as well as our ROM anniversary! Due to Chinese traditions, people usually hold a full month party a little before a newborn actually turns a month old, and not after. Since it had to be on a weekend, we held a small party for Mini misschewy last Sunday at Warren Golf and Country Club. Really appreciate all the sponsors who have stepped forward after I announced my pregnancy to the whole wide world. LOL. One of them are the very sweet girls, Jia Hui and Cara from Jara Petit, who contacted me even before I delivered! I blogged about their Baby Shower Packages (Cheesecups) before and they have expanded their menu ever since!

We had a bigger venue this time, so we opted for a Dessert Table Set Up since it will liven up the party! The dessert table can be customised to individual’s preferences and is suitable for baby showers, weddings and parties of 30 persons and above. Ours was a Dessert Table for 30 pax ($330) which includes 30 assorted Cheesecups, 15 assorted Cheesecake Jars, 1 Classic Mini Whole Cheesecake and 20 customised toppers. Price is inclusive of decorations, set up and collection. You can also add on red eggs and ang ku kueh at a fee. Jara Petit also caters for 50, 80 and 100 pax.

TADAH!! This is the completed look of our dessert table! We ordered the balloons elsewhere and the frames with our photographs were decorated by my mum. I re-used the name banner which I ordered for Cayla’s newborn shoot. If you wanna know more, just go to my Instagram or drop me an email la. Haha. Everything else was from Jara Petit! Ok la except for the table and gold skirting which were provided by the club. I wanted the theme of the dessert table to revolve around Donutella, a Tokidoki character, and the decorations impressed me! Too cute for words!

This is Donutella. She’s so cute that she deserves a solo shot. LOL. Many of my friends asked if this is Chanelle’s favorite cartoon character. No la not hers but her mummy’s favorite character. For now. Hahaha.

Do you know that the secret to Jara Petit’s success lies in the fact that their Cheesecups are hand-baked daily, using only premium cream cheese and fresh ingredients? Quality is definitely not compromised here. Also, there isn’t any preservatives or artificial flavouring in their baked goodies. As Jara Petit’s Cheesecups do not contain gelatine or pork derived ingredients, they are suitable for vegetarians and Muslims as well.

Jara Petit’s Cheesecups are made up of three layers – the wheatmeal biscuit crust, cheesecake and toppings, and the flavours are specially created to suit our local tastebuds. They are now available in as many as TEN awesome flavours – Classic, Blueberry, Lemon, Durian, Matcha, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Banoffee, Lavender and Double Chocolate! To avoid messy fingers, small little plastic spoons are provided. How thoughtful!

These were all the different flavours of Cheesecups and Cheesecake Jars that were available at Cayla’s full month party, which is basically all ten flavours that Jara Petit currently offers. You don’t have to choose all flavours, can even just stick to durian flavour for instance, if you are a huge durian lover!

Only the Classic Mini Whole Cheesecake is offered for the dessert table package. However, if you are keen to try their cheesecakes, the Floral Wreath Cheesecake and Paddlepop Cheesecake sure look interesting! Apart from round shape, Jara Petit’s cheesecakes come in sweetheart shape too! The mini cheesecakes are rich in texture and light in flavour; definitely one of the best in Singapore!

The Cheesecake Jars were also a hit with both the adults and children. These are deconstructed cheesecakes made of alternating layers of cheese, crushed cookies and assorted toppings such as Milo, Smores, Mocha and Peach. If you are eating it layer by layer, you are doing it all wrong! The different textures of these layers complement each other perfectly, so yes, do-nut be shy and dig in through the layers using the little plastic spoon!

These Cheesecake Jars also make great gifts because they are so convenient to carry around!

Apart from Dessert Table Set Up, Jara Petit also offers Cheesecups and Cheesecake Jars packages for various occasions. For more info, do visit Jara Petit’s website. Jara Petit’s physical shop is located at Dhoby Ghaut Xchange, near exit B of the MRT Station.

A big THANK YOU to Cara and mum for such a lovely job done, and also Jia Hui for coordinating! 🙂

Stay connected with us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates!

Jara Petit
11 Orchard Road
#B1-35
Dhoby Xchange
Tel: 6338 9335
Email: info@jara-petit.com

Opening Hours:
Mon to Sat
11.30am – 9pm
(Closed on Sundays except for collection and delivery)

Floral Garage Singapore

Posted on August 29, 2016 by missuschewy

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Floral Garage Singapore, a two year old florist and gift company has recently launched its new product category, the Terrarium. There are three types of Terrariums for consumers to choose from, Succulent/Cacti Terrariums, Other Terrariums and DIY Terrarium Kits. If you are a hands-on person, the DIY Terrarium Kit ($79.90 – $89.90) or Premium DIY Terrarium Kit ($159.90) is highly recommended as it allows your creative juices to flow while you create your very own unique work of art!

The Premium DIY Terrarium Kit consists of the following:

Six plants
Two Glass Jars
One Spray Bottle
Gardening Tools
1.5 kg of Premium Terrarium Mix
1.25 kg of Gravel
250g of Activated Charcoal
Three packets of Decorative Pebbles, 800g each

Here are some simple steps to create your terrarium:

Step 1 – Wash the gravels and drain off excess water.
Step 2 – Place approximately 0.5cm to 1cm of gravels in the glass jar.
Step 3 – Lay a thin layer of activated charcoal.
Step 4 – Remove the plants from the pots. Loosen the soil and trim the roots to fit the jar.
Step 5 – Place the plants in and backfill with the premium terrarium mix.
Step 6 – Put in the decorative pebbles.
Step 7 – Mist the terrarium using the spray bottle.

And now you have your very own DIY Terrarium!

Floral Garage has an amazing variety of beautiful blooms and they have been categorized by the types of flowers to make your shopping easier! If you are shopping for a party, there are party packages, party decor, floral decor, balloons, pinata and party ware too! Thanks Floral Garage for the lovely flower arrangement for our outdoor maternity shoot.

From now till 31 December 2016, enjoy 10% off when you quote “MISSUSCHEWY10”.
Happy shopping!

Get Better Coverage for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions with Income’s New Enhanced PreX Plans!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by missuschewy

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Shortly after Little misschewy was born two years ago, misterchewy and I decided to sign up for our own insurance plans as a family. We didn’t know much about insurance because it was all well taken care of by our parents until my good friend, who was our financial planner back then, walked through the basics with us and also addressed all our queries. One of the important things which we learned was that, if you have existing ailments such as high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, etc, it is considered a pre-existing medical condition and is typically excluded in most insurance policies. In simple layman terms, it means that should one fall ill and if this illness is caused by a pre-existing medical condition, one’s medical expenses will not be covered by his or her insurance provider. As avid travellers, we got to know that this non-coverage of pre-existing medical conditions applies to Travel Insurance as well. Good news is that Income is the ONLY insurer in Singapore to offer Travel Insurance policies that protect customers like me against pre-existing medical conditions!

The above gives us an overview as to what is being covered by Income’s Enhanced PreX plans. On top of that, you can still be covered for all other benefits not relating to pre-existing medical conditions, such as travel inconveniences, personal accident and medical expenses! Enhanced PreX plans also offer coverage for all ages and this includes coverage for children suffering from medical conditions such as asthma, to adults with hypertension and even elderly diagnosed with diabetes. It really is a plan worth considering and getting, especially when travelling overseas with children and the elderly. For bigger families like a few of our friends who have three or more children, it does not necessarily mean that you have to spend more on Travel Insurance. Opt for Family cover for greater savings as it will cover your families with unlimited number of children insured.

This year, Income has launched new Enhanced PreX plans that comes with increased coverage to better protect you! Currently the good news is, in addition to the original Enhanced PreX Basic plan, you can now expect better coverage from the Enhanced PreX Superior plan and Enhanced PreX Prestige plan! Opt for these two plans to enjoy some coverage for trip cancellation, postponing of trip, shortening of trip and trip disruption. There is also coverage for overseas hospital allowances and compassionate visit under these two new plans.

For your next overseas trip, be covered with an Enhanced PreX plan so that you can travel with a peace of mind. Don’t limit your coverage even with pre-existing medical conditions! Sign up now via www.income.com.sg/insurance/travel-insurance!

The Manhattan Fish Market Launches its Weekend Breakfast Menu

Posted on July 16, 2016 by missuschewy

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One of the greatest joys in life is to be able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast with family members and loved ones over the weekend. The Chewys had the opportunity to try out The Manhattan Fish Market’s newly launched first-ever weekend breakfast menu a couple of weeks ago. Fantastic food at affordable prices! Jump start your day with a cup of Marshmallow Cocoa ($4.50) Think rich, comforting hot chocolate topped with marshmallows lightly flamed before your eyes!

If you don’t fancy the sweet stuff, I urge you to try the Citrus Mint ($5.50). What could go wrong with a glass of refreshing smoothie made with fresh mint leaves and freshly squeezed lemon juice?

Little misschewy had the Nutella & Banana French Toast ($4.95) from the kids’ menu. I’m sure most kids have a sweet tooth, and Little misschewy was no exception! Simple, but so good!

If you like smoked salmon, the Salmon N’ Mushroom Sandwich ($8.95) might just work for you! Smoked salmon with sauteed mushrooms and a slice of cheese between oregano buns, complete with a poached egg in a crunchy tortilla bowl. Yummehhhhh!

We also had the Eggs Benedict Sharing Platter ($17.95) which consists of poached eggs, crispy turkey bacon with melted cheddar cheese, fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, hashbrown and snail sausage. It is really THE sharing platter for the whole family because there is something for everyone. While the hubs and I thought that the poached eggs and snail sausage were pretty good, Little misschewy kept asking for more hashbrown. A family that eats together stays together, so gather all your family members at The Manhattan Fish Market for breakfast next weekend! 😉

QV Skincare Body, Face & Baby Range Giveaway!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by missuschewy

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There are so many skincare products out there in the market and I’m happy to say that after much trial and error, I have finally found one particular brand that works well for me! I vividly remember that many years ago, before our year-end vacation to Harbin in China, my mum packed a tube of QV Cream along and it proved to be a lifesaver for our severely dry and itchy skin due to the cold, harsh weather! I didn’t think much about QV Skincare products until a few months back, when the condition of my skin took a turn for the worse and I believe those pregnancy hormones are responsible for it.

And there I was, feeling seriously overwhelmed by the various types of skincare products at the drugstore when a familiar looking brand managed to catch my eye. I was amazed by the huge range of products offered by QV, a gentle soap-free cleansing and moisturising range for every part of the body, sealing in moisture to ensure your skin feels its best all day. Isn’t it wonderful that there is a QV product specially formulated to cleanse or moisturise different severities of dry or sensitive skin?

Starting with QV Gentle Wash, it is a soap-free, non-drying body cleanser that maintains the skin’s hydration during cleansing to ensure the skin is left feeling soft and clean. The unique formulation of QV Gentle Wash is non-comedogenic so it will not block pores. It is pH balanced, and free from colour, lanolin, fragrance and propylene glycol. Not only is QV Gentle Wash suitable for all skin types, it can also be used by those who suffer from conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is an ideal cleanser for those with dry skin and is also suitable for acne prone skin, infants and the elderly.

This QV Cream is what I had mentioned earlier, that even in extremely cold and harsh weather conditions, our skins were effectively moisturised. QV Cream is a highly concentrated moisturising cream that helps prevent and relieve dry skin. Besides moisturising the skin, providing much needed re-hydration, QV Cream also helps seal in the skin’s own natural moisture by acting as a protective barrier. QV Cream is excellent for very dry areas of the skin such as the elbows, knees and hands. Rest assured that it will leave your skin feeling nourished and protected!

Apart from the two QV body products mentioned, there is also a QV Face range! After removing my makeup, I cleanse my face with QV Face Gentle Cleanser. I like that it is fragrance-free and my skin does not feel tight after washing; a good sign that my skin has not been stripped of its natural oils! I follow up with QV Face Moisturising Day Cream in the morning and QV Face Nurturing Night Cream before I go to bed. I feel that both QV Face creams are quite thick, so a little does the trick! It is very important for me to lather on some moisturising cream on my face because of the air-conditioned environment that I’m exposed to on almost a daily basis. On days when my skin feels extra sensitive, I reach out for the QV Face Rescue Gel. I like its light and watery consistency, which refreshes, cools and tones the skin, while maintaining the skin’s hydration.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that QV has also launched a QV Baby range! Children’s skin, especially babies’ and toddlers’, are extra sensitive and are more prone to developing skin problems. QV Baby range is free from soap and fragrance, and is specially formulated for baby’s delicate skin. It has also been dermatologically tested and is recommended by paediatricians. As part of baby’s everyday skincare routine, the QV Baby range works to gently cleanse, moisturise, protect and help restore suppleness and a healthy glow to the skin. While suitable to use as part of baby’s everyday skincare, the QV Baby range is also appropriate to use on babies suffering from eczema, dermatitis and other common baby skin issues.

Little misschewy’s skin was quite dry and flaky, probably due to the chlorine sensitivity when we take her out for her weekly swim. However, I find that the QV Baby Gentle Wash, QV Baby Bath Oil and QV Baby Moisturising Cream really help to relieve her skin’s dryness by hydrating and restoring its natural moisture. Now, her skin feels soft, smooth and supple again! I’m also quite generous with the QV Baby Barrier Cream as I find that it is highly effective in preventing nappy rash.

QV products are stocked at pharmacies. For more information on QV products, check out www.egopharm.com

IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Would you like to win an entire QV Skincare Body, Face and Baby range of products? Oh yes you do! Simply head to my Instagram from 14th July onwards and comment on my QV photo! One lucky winner will be picked! Good luck! 🙂

Experience Macao Your Own Style!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by missuschewy

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The Chewys love travelling and although I’m currently in my third trimester of pregnancy, we are already in wanderlust mode and dreaming about our next adventure after my confinement ends! I guess this time, we shall not be overly ambitious as we would like to travel with both children, so our ideal travel destination should be not too far from home, and somewhere which we have not visited together before! Many of us have been to Hong Kong, but what about Macao? Just an hour’s ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macao is a world-class destination that leaves people enchanted and fascinated with iconic cultural sights, thrilling adventures, entertaining performances, a myriad of city festivals and is also a foodie paradise, guaranteeing a wide selection of local snacks and delicacies!

Here’s sharing my 3D2N itinerary which I have come up with!

DAY ONE MORNING:

Whenever we visit an Asian country, we make it a point to visit at least one of the temples there. A-Ma Temple in Macao is dedicated to A-Ma, also known as Mazu, the Goddess of seafarers and fishermen. According to legend, A-Ma had the ability to prophesize in her mortal life and also protect traders and fishermen from shipwreck with mythic power in her afterlife. Thus, A-Ma Temple was built by the locals to worship her. Homage is paid to this most popular deity of Macao during A-Ma festival, which takes place on the 23rd day of the 3rd month in the lunar calendar each year.

Over at Coloane Village, visitors get to enjoy the tranquility of village life and enjoy local delicacies. Make a stop at Coloane Pier which was rebuilt in 1873 and had been a crucial public ferry terminal between Coloane, Taipa and Macao Peninsular ever since. Regular ferry service in the olden days brought passengers from Macao and Taipa to Coloane.

At Coloane Village, don’t miss out on tasting the authentic and famous Portuguese Egg Tarts from Lord Stow Bakery! There are also other village cafes nearby which are ideal places for a leisurely afternoon tea while enjoying the tranquility of village life.

DAY ONE AFTERNOON:

There are many different kinds of cuisines you can find in Macao but nothing beats Portuguese and Macanese cuisine of course! We urge you to try African chicken, one of Macao’s best loved dish. It is basically chicken covered in peanut, tomato and chilli sauce, served with bread or potatoes. You can either head to Restaurante Litoral or Henri’s Gallery for a mouthwatering serving of African chicken!

Once in awhile, I think it is a good idea to head indoors in the afternoon to cool off! Pier 16 Macao 3D World is a fun and interesting indoor attraction at Sofitel Macao at Ponte 16, which is the first large scale 3D museum in Macao with over 100 photography points in 7 thematic zones, including MJ in 3D, 3D Jurassic World, 3D Macao Journey, Touch of French, Romantic Story, Chinese culture and 3D Interactive Experience Zone. If you are one who enjoys being in front of the camera, Pier 16 Macao 3D World is a must-visit as it offers visitors a chance to pose for interesting photos with the various exhibits and 3D paintings!

Children will definitely be captivated by the Performance Lake, where lofty plumes of water and fire shimmer and dance through the air to classical and popular music, as well as Broadway show tunes. Do you know that the Lake houses over 200 water nozzles and shooters and holds 800,000 gallons of water in order to present this delightful illumination of water, light, color and fire? Despite all that, this entertaining show is absolutely free!

DAY ONE EVENING:

The House of Magic, a one-of-a-kind multi-theatre attraction housing magic acts performed by leading magicians from around the world, – is yet another entertaining show in Macao that will appeal to the masses. Featuring 4 live magicians in a three-theatre magic complex, it amazes visitors with an array of mind-bending shows offering guests an incredible live magical experience showcasing the world’s greatest magicians. What’s more? You will also find The House of Magic Boutique, a Victorian-themed magic shop where visitors can take home a few simple-to-do tricks to delight their families and friends!

We love visiting food streets and for dinner, we reckon Broadway Macao is one of the unique dining spots in Macao that is truly worth visiting! Broadway Macao brings visitors back to the hustle and bustle of traditional Macao street markets, featuring authentic local cuisines with a vast array of over 40 local Macao and “first-to-Macao” popular Asian food brands, and even Michelin-star restaurants, festive street performances and unique Macao souvenir shops.

DAY TWO MORNING:

Begin the day with a leisurely stroll at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, built by a wealthy 19th century Chinese merchant and subsequently inherited by his son. Enclosed by a high wall, it is a miniaturized landscape with narrow paths winding through groves of bamboo and flowering bushes, under moulded concrete “mountains” to a large pond filled with golden carp and lotus flowers. It is a lovely place for photo opportunities, as well as somewhere for children to roam about freely!

DAY TWO AFTERNOON:

Stop by Galaxy Macao, where the 3-metre tall Fortune Diamond is located in the lobby of the hotel. Rising from behind a waterfall and slowly sinking into a roulette-design fountain, the Fortune Diamond symbolizes abounding prosperity and good fortune.

In the afternoon, head over to Rua do Cunha (Taipa Food Street) in Taipa Village where plenty of snacking opportunities await! It is the ultimate place if you want to find local snacks and delicacies such as almond cakes, egg rolls, peanut candies, roasted sliced meat and many other specialties.

If you are planning to visit Macao during the December school holidays, watch out for the cultural event, “Parade through Macao, Latin City”. Created in 2011, the Parade is held to mark the anniversary of Macao’s Handover to China. Highlighting Macao’s unique cultural features and the City’s multicultural atmosphere, the Parade culminates in a grand joint performance in which the artists present dazzlingly colourful performances, bringing the celebration of this joyous occasion to a vivid climax.

DAY TWO EVENING:

Since we are planning to travel with children, I have also included The House of Dancing Water in our itinerary. Inspired by the Chinese culture, the story takes the audience through 7 emotions – Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Fear, Love, Hate and Desire. At the world’s largest and most spectacular water-based show, be enthralled by water diving stunts, motorbikes acrobatic stunts, aerial acrobatics and more! People of all ages will definitely enjoy this!

Make your last night in Macao a memorable one by having dinner at The Macao Tower 360° café, the highest and only 360° revolving restaurant enables visitors to enjoy feast of international delicacies along with stunning and breath-taking views of Macao cityscape. This restaurant rotates fully every one-and-a-half hour allowing visitors to watch as the lights of Macao come to life and the beautiful sunset scenery, a truly unique and memorable experience.

As you can see, there is plenty to do in Macao – getting to know more about Macao’s heritage, taking part in events and festivals, indulging in culinary delights, as well as watching entertaining shows!

Now, here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to Macao in the Experience Macao Giveaway, jointly organised by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Nuffnang Pte Ltd!

Simply like “Experience Macao – SG” Facebook page, leave a comment on their top post and tell them which activity appeals to you the most and why you want to head to Macao to experience it yourself with the hashtag #MacaoOnSocialSG! Stay tuned to “Experience Macao – SG” Facebook page for you might be one of the lucky winners!

Deliveroo: Get $22 Off Your First Order With Visa!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by missuschewy

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*Update: The VISAROO promo code is no longer valid*

With the emergence of food delivery services in Singapore, consumers are now spoilt for choice. Deliveroo is one that stands out from the rest and is becoming increasingly popular due to many reasons. One of which is Deliveroo’s flexibility, offering consumers the option of placing their orders either via its website, or via its mobile app. You can order your meals anywhere, anytime, even on the go! It’s really awesome because you can even place your orders while making your way home from work!

More importantly, Deliveroo brings meals from a wide selection of independent and high-quality chain restaurants right to customers’ homes or offices, in an average time of 32 minutes. We all know how crucial fast delivery is, especially when we are starving! A delivery time of 32 minutes is pretty impressive, not forgetting tolerable for the stomach! Also, delivery fee is a flat rate of just $3! Did you know? The average delivery time for Singapore is only 29 minutes! Talk about speed!

Have you ever had a disappointing experience where you cannot find your favourite restaurant listed anywhere in a food delivery service portal? With Deliveroo, be disappointed no more! High quality restaurants are now able to offer delivery to their customers with the use of Deliveroo’s proprietary technology and logistics platform. This allows them to harness the technology solution to automate the process and enable customers to track the progress of their order. The riders are employed by Deliveroo, they are not outsourced, and hence the service is in constant control and can ensure the highest standard in delivery. Additionally, Deliveroo has had more than 1400 restaurants join the family in Singapore, including Cedele, Chopsuey Cafe, Harry’s, Halia at Raffles Place, Kinki Restaurant, Meat Liquor, Table by Rang Mahal, Potato Head Folk, PS. Cafe, Wine Connection, and Paradise Group of restaurants.

When misterchewy and I accompanied Little misschewy in Mount Alvernia during her hospitalisation recently, we badly wanted to order some REAL food for ourselves without having to step out of the ward, and Deliveroo immediately came to mind. I had my laptop with me so we typed in Deliveroo’s website and Mount Alvernia’s postal code. We were impressed that as many as 47 restaurants were able to deliver ASAP and most, if not all, claimed to be able to deliver within 35 minutes!

The hubs was lamenting that he needed his burgers and fries fix so The Burger Bar by Fat Boys it was! If you don’t need your food to be delivered immediately, you can amend the delivery timing.

Here’s what we ordered! Our total bill for two burgers, fries and two drinks came to $40.50 inclusive of delivery fees.

Do you know that Deliveroo ONLY accepts card payments? This is a great move as it does away with the need to “count or touch” cash which saves time, is more hygienic, and more importantly, more secure as there will be fewer discrepancies.

Remember our total bill came up to $40.50 inclusive of delivery? Guess what? In the end, we paid only $18.50 for this feast! This is a really good deal considering that two burgers already cost $20! We got so much more delivered to us and it’s so convenient too! Cashless payment is the way to go!

Thanks to an exclusive partnership between Visa and Deliveroo, Visa cardholders receive $22 off their first order on Deliveroo with a minimum spending of $25 in a single order, from now till 31 December 2016!

Some things to take note of:

• Offer is only valid for eligible Visa cardholder’s first order on Deliveroo app or deliveroo.com.sg using the promotion code VISAROO at checkout.
• Delivery fee applies.
• Offer cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
• Specific meals subject to availability.

Wait no further and start ordering your meals via Deliveroo today! Don’t forget to use your Visa credit or debit card and apply the promo code VISAROO at checkout! Good things must share, so go ahead and tell all your friends about it!

SmartKids Asia: 1-3 July 2016 at Suntec Singapore

Posted on June 24, 2016 by missuschewy

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Something BIG and EXCITING is happening this July! In celebration of Youth Day, SmartKids Asia, Asia’s largest educational kids’ fair is making a second debut this year! The three-day event promises an extensive line-up of family-themed activities and here’s what you can expect:

Meet and Greet Sessions

Every child’s favourite! Four popular characters – My Little Pony, Robocar Poli, Pororo & friends, and Sylvanian Families will be performing on stage throughout all three days and there are a total of 5 sessions per day!

Goodie Bags Giveaway

SmartKids Asia will be giving away as many as 1500 goodie bags worth more than $30 each! Registrants are to redeem the Goodie Bags on-site from 10am onwards. Limited to the first 500 registrants per day. Register here for your goodie bag!

Daily Lucky Draws

Take part in the daily lucky draw! Visitors will be entitled to one chance in the lucky draw with every receipt of purchase. Happening once daily, there is $10,000 worth of prizes to be won! Prizes include Disney hotel attraction passes and many more.

FREE Trial Classes

Immerse in three days of fun and learning through free trial classes offered by educational and enrichment providers from 10am to 8pm daily. The full list of activities will be available here!

Apart from the above mentioned, visitors at SmartKids Asia can also look forward to various other activities such as The Inflatable Challenge, SmartKids Asia’s Fun Passport, F-17 Futsal Challenge, SmartKids Asia Scholarship Programme and many more! All these activities are tailored for parents with children between 3 to 12 years of age.

Date and Time: 1st & 2nd July (10am – 9pm), 3rd July (10am – 8pm)

Venue: Suntec Singapore, Halls 405 & 406

Website: www.smartkidsasia.com

Hope to see you guys at the event! We will have a blast! 🙂

Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin

Posted on June 22, 2016 by missuschewy

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Hello chewy friends! I’m excited about sharing one of my latest favourite beauty products with everyone today! Previously, I blogged about Bio-essence’s Extra Strength Face Lifting Cream, which is the fastest solution to achieving an extra lifted and extra V face. I have been a long time fan of Bio-essence’s face lifting creams when I started off years ago using their regular face lifting creams. I’m sure Bio-essence needs no introduction but for the benefit of those who don’t know much about the brand, let me tell you that Bio-essence’s face lifting cream is its best selling product and also Singapore’s Number One selling face lifting cream! I really like Bio-essence because instead of being complacent with its success and achievements, new and improved products are constantly produced to address the needs of women who want a V shaped face. There is always something to look forward to from Bio-essence!

Now that I’m 8 months pregnant, I have gained a considerable amount of weight (GASP!) and it’s obviously showing on my face. Boohoo! Apart from that, those pregnancy hormones are totally to blame for my dry and sensitive skin, which is sadly at the mercy of breakouts. I’m really glad that Bio-essence has launched the New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin this year! It is the latest addition to Bio-essence’s portfolio of face lifting creams, joining the other two variants under the Royal Jelly & ATP range. With this new Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin, ladies (and gentlemen) with sensitive skin can now achieve their desired V shaped face too! I must also add that it is every pregnant woman’s godsend ! I’m experiencing a bit of facial swelling in the mornings due to water retention in the third trimester and applying Bio-essence’s face lifting cream really helps to reduce the nasty swelling! So glad that I don’t have to spend the rest of my pregnancy looking like a chubby chipmunk, especially when it’s impossible for me to go on a diet or do vigorous exercises at this stage!

I have been using Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin for a couple of weeks and my face is noticeably less round now. If not for my weight gain of more than 10kg (and counting), I’m very confident that applying the Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin religiously would give me a much more defined V face. A huge noticeable difference in Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin compared to the other variants which I have used before, is its texture which is slightly on the watery side, glides onto the skin, and is very easily absorbed, without leaving behind any residue or stickiness. This is the hypoallergenic formula that we are talking about, which helps to reduce double chin by firming sagging skin, and at the same time helps to soothe and calm sensitive skin with its light weight texture. It also acts like a moisturizer, leaving skin smooth and soft.

In order to achieve optimal results with Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin, apply in an upward lifting motion using gentle strokes with both hands until all the cream is absorbed. You may end the 10-minute ritual by massaging and patting your face. Results are almost instantaneous ! Don’t believe? Measure your facial contour with the ruler provided in the packaging, apply the cream, and measure again! You will be amazed!

If you have always wanted to try Bio-essence’s face lifting cream, wait no more! With three types of face lifting creams, there is something for everyone. People with sensitive skin deserve a beautiful V shaped face too! The hypoallergenic formula in Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin is safe to use because it has been created with the needs of people with sensitive skin in mind. Retailing at $49.90 a jar, Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin is available at Watsons, Guardian and NTUC Fairprice. Visit Bio-essence’s website and ‘Like’ Bio-essence’s Facebook page to stay updated on its latest products!

missuschewy

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Bio-essence’s New Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin

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