tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104887242024-03-05T16:25:41.022+08:00UGLYFATCHICK<center>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They were also offering free delivery and promotion code for first time customer, 10% off. (<b>read on to find out how you can get 18% instead of 10% off!</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Felt like I need to share this because it's like another supermarket but with free delivery and lots of perks which I'm sure most of my friends/readers/followers would be interested in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They sell all sorts of stuffs, like can food, noodles, beer, wine, toys, books, electronics, appliances, car stuffs, baby stuffs, household stuffs and many more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To get 18% off, register for an account using this <a href="http://bit.ly/3774yeq">link</a> : <a href="http://bit.ly/3774yeq">http://bit.ly/3774yeq</a> and you will get a 18% Off coupon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you spend a min of $150 in a month (no need to be in 1 order), you will receive a 5% rebate on the amount you spend. The rebate amount would be credited next month and you can just deduct the amount on your next order. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Best is there's no min spend to use the rebate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://app.shopback.com/sgp?raf=rvZjUc&slug=referred-signup-bonus">Shopback</a> offers 2% cashback for this online shop so do sign up for an <a href="http://shopback/">ShopBack</a> account and click thru shopback before you make payment for your order!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; white-space: pre-wrap;">I wasn't introduced by anyone so I only used the welcome 10% off my first order. A pity cause I spent a lot! So if you're interested to get 18% off, do remember to use my </span><a href="http://bit.ly/3774yeq">link</a> : <a href="http://bit.ly/3774yeq">http://bit.ly/3774yeq</a> to register!</span><br />
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uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-702572597179170962019-06-19T09:00:00.000+08:002019-06-19T09:00:02.904+08:00Showing Off (Upside-Down Magic) by Sarah Mlynowski , Lauren Myracle & Emily Jenkins<span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Showing Off is book 3 from the Upside-Down Magic series.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Suitable for 7-9 year olds.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Before reading:</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I absolutely love the cover! The Dritten (dragon-kitten) is really adorable! Makes me want to read it too! 198 pages in total with no illustrations inside at all, I wonder if my P1 kid would accept this middle grade novel?</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">What happened was:</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I took way too long to complete this while my firstborn read the book twice and says she likes this the most out of the 4 books she have recently read!</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The first few pages introducing the characters were a little confusing to me but once you start understanding you can't stop! I just had to complete the book the same day even though I have to read till 2am and take another hour to write this review.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My girl likes it because there's magic, there's friendship, there's situations that are really comical plus a contest in school!</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I like that it's a story about finding and working with your talent instead of thinking about what you are not or try to fit in just to please others.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you would like to purchase <a href="http://www.readershouse.com.sg/product/upside-down-magic-showing-off/">this book</a> or the previous Scholastic Books we have reviewed. Check out <a href="http://www.readershouse.com.sg/">readershouse.com.sg</a> and use code <b>theluckiestcloud20 </b>for a sweet 20% discount!</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">About the Author:</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Sarah Mlynowski is a New York Times bestselling Author. Her works includes Whatever After series, Magic in Manhattan series, Gimme a call, and a bunch of other books for tweens and teens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she is cowriting with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">She is originally from Montreal.</span><br />
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This review was first published on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theluckiestcloud">theluckiestcloud</a> .uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-84273756643286583172019-06-18T00:01:00.003+08:002019-06-18T00:01:48.216+08:00Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Captain Underpants seems to be quite popular since I was a kid. A quick check shows that this title was first published in 1999, which is 20 years ago!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Chapter book with lots of illustrations, a few pages of comics and some old school flip animation to make reading even more fun. Approx 130+pages, great to interest children who prefer comics to usual chapter books.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My P1 child read the book first and when I was reading the book to my 2.5yo, she sat in to listen because she really like the story.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">To be honest I have never thought of picking up any CU books for my kids because I didn't think a character in underpants would be a suitable protagonist. Read on and found that it's actually not as bad as I had thought.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I like some of the descriptive phrases and the comic book portions in the book is great as an editing (spot the mistake) exercise. The comics in the story is created by children in the story thus there were some errors (check out last picture for example)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you would like purchase <a href="http://www.readershouse.com.sg/product/captain-underpants-cu-and-the-attack-of-the-talking-toilets/">this book</a> or the previous Scholastic Books we have reviewed. Check out <a href="http://www.readershouse.com.sg/">readershouse.com.sg</a> and use code <b>theluckiestcloud20</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Dav Pilkey is considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school (Primary school). He is a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. Dav is a Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.</span><br />
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This review was first published on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theluckiestcloud">theluckiestcloud</a> .uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-75099586944617229442019-06-14T07:51:00.001+08:002019-06-14T21:34:42.693+08:00Hooray for Shoppywood! (Shopkins : Shoppies) by Judy Katschke<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Suitable for 5-8 year olds</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Chapter book with illustrations on almost every other page!</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Approx 60pages, great for beginners to move on from picture books to chapter books.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My p1 kid likes the characters, and their friendship. She read the book twice.</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I like that the story is peppered with lots of puns and love how they show each of the characters with their own ideas. As my elder one starts to work in groups in school I hope she understands that friends can have different ideas and yet still be really great friends!</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Judy Katschke is a best-selling author and children’s television writer. She has written over one hundred books for young readers, including chapter book series such as the The Littlest Pet Shop, Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn, and Shopkins: Shoppies.</span><br />
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uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-24286234012752437892017-06-02T01:20:00.001+08:002017-06-02T01:20:32.068+08:00Sleep<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="3njue" data-offset-key="dn2j6-0-0" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
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<span data-offset-key="dn2j6-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">I have been following a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dr.HC.Wang/">Taiwan teacher</a> on his Facebook live show for a while and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dr.HC.Wang/videos/vb.229747550526331/786058538228560/?type=2&theater&notif_t=live_video_explicit&notif_id=1496325689693529">this week's topic</a> is on Children's Sleep! This is a super important topic to many mummies, so I thought I should try to summarise it as best as I can..</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="2melp-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Initially had just wanted to just translate the points to english to share on Facebook but ended up typing way too much information so it became a blog post.. 😂</span><br />
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<b>1. Children are sleeping at least 1hr lesser compare to children in the past. </b><br />
~ After 7pm, try not to allow children to have screen-time (Blue light from TV/Tablet/Phone/etc).<br />
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<b>2. Naps should not be scheduled too closed to sleep time</b><br />
~ Eg children find it difficult to sleep if they just woke up from nap 3-4hrs before sleep time.<br />
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* If you find it difficult to make children sleep and start to scold them, it causes them not to be able to sleep too as scolding them would cause their stress level to go up, when stress level is high they will find it even more difficult to relax, thus even more difficult for them to fall asleep.
(Instead of letting them nap at 3-4pm where they would wake at 5-6pm, it’s better to let them not take that nap and sleep earlier at night)<br />
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<b>3. Secret of the Brain </b><br />
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<b>3a. Morning Sunlight </b><br />
~ Not exposing to enough sun light during the day would cause one not to be able to fall sleep easily at night. Minimum 15mins to 30mins a day.<br />
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<b>3b. (Room light)</b><br />
~ 1hr before sleep, use warm/yellow light instead of white light, room should be dim/not too bright.. Dimmed lights and some soft music would be a good setting for the children.<br />
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* If you read to your children, try to read to them earlier instead. Keep reading time to approx. 20mins.<br />
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<b>4. Not having enough activities during daytime</b><br />
~ Too much unused energy?<br />
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<b>5. Food taken just before sleep </b><br />
~ Food to avoid just before bedtime (High Protein).
High amount of protein just before bedtime would result in children finding it difficult to fall asleep. Eg. Milk. High amount = more than 150ml of milk. If they are drinking more than that amount it means that they are not eating enough during dinner!<br />
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~ Food to avoid just before bedtime (High Sugar).<br />
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~ Food to avoid just before bedtime (Caffeine).<br />
We do not give coffee to kids however there are some food with caffeine, like chocolates!<br />
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~ Food to avoid just before bedtime (High Carbohydrates).<br />
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~ Food to avoid for dinner (Fried Food).<br />
If you do want to give you children fried food, do consider giving them during lunch instead.<br />
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~ Food that aids sleep : Banana – tryptophan<br />
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<b>6. Repeatedly asking your child to sleep</b><br />
~ It gives them the chance to keep replying you.<br />
Resist telling them off (this is so difficult but I shall try!)<br />
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<b>7. Too much high-intensity? activities just before bedtime</b><br />
~ Children do not sleep well when they are too tired!<br />
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<b>8. Vestibular balance activity (前庭平衡觉) </b><br />
~ Throwing around, rocking, swinging around, rolling around, jumping around, turning around in circles, shaking, etc.. avoid these activities an hour before sleep.<br />
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<b>9. Sensory Brush </b><br />
~ Lastly if you have tried all the points on top and your child is still not able to fall asleep, you can try using sensory brush to brush children’s arms/legs/body to help them to relax. (Suitable for toddler up till children in primary school!)uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-41247320453336380712017-03-14T10:48:00.000+08:002017-03-14T10:48:27.351+08:00Kids Fiesta at Hillion MallLast Sunday we travelled to the new mall at Bukit Panjang to check out the on-going kid's carnival! The kids had fun so here's a quick post about the event!<br />
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The carnival is until this Sunday (19th March 2017) , so even if you missed it last weekend, you can still make your way there this week! More information about the event here: <a href="http://www.smartparents.sg/events/kids-fiesta-march-2017-7230216">Smartparent</a> and <a href="http://www.hillionmall.com.sg/happenings/kids-fiesta/">Hillion Mall</a>.<br />
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With a minimum spending of $20 at the mall, redeem a stamp on your receipt (from the counter next to the stage at B2 Atrium) and you child can participate in the following activities:<br />
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• Art and Craft 45mins (non parents accompanied)<br />
• Sport circuit and Sports skill station 10 mins<br />
• Kinetic Sand Play 10mins<br />
• Bouncy Castle<br />
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Other than activities, the event organisers gave some freebies too!<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillionMall/photos/a.333847693659308.1073741828.326117841098960/391152234595520/?type=3&theater">1x Free indoor playground voucher</a><br />
1x Free voucher for trial class with readysteadygokids<br />
1x Pass for "meet and greet" and to exchange a free toy (McDonald's Line toy)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillionMall/photos/a.333847693659308.1073741828.326117841098960/389867811390629/?type=3&theater">1x Tote bag (hillion mall)</a></div>
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Here are my <i>anyhow-taken</i> photos of the event!</div>
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(Baby A kept moving so I had a hard time trying to take photos!)<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Photo taken before event started but I can assure you this is one of the hot favourite among the kids! Table is crowded since the start of the event!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">It's fun for the kids, good for gross motor skill and most importantly tire the kiddos out for us! :P</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">As it's a group lesson so you need to "book" a timeslot by leaving your name and contact number. Each session is open to only 8 kids, so if the tables are full, you would need to go for the next session. The good thing is it's a non parents accompanied session, so I practically just left my kiddo there and went to get other things done.. like redeeming tote bag, buying fruits and drink, checking out what other stations have to offer, redeeming pass for the meet and greet after the show etc..</span></div>
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<b>Live Show by The Polliwogs</b></div>
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Show last for about 20-25mins, thereafter they have a photograph session for 30 kids with the "meet and greet" pass. "Meet and Greet" pass can be obtained 1hr before show starts. Eg 12.30pm can start redeeming for 1.30pm show.</div>
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This is the pass and tote bag that I redeemed while my kid did her craft at the Art and Craft Station. :)</div>
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Pass can be redeemed next to the stage at B2 Atrium, Tote bag can be redeemed at Seoul Street located at Level 1.</div>
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Free class voucher given to us by the staffs at the sports station. Unfortunately the location of the schools is really far away from our place so we would most probably be unable to utilise the free class voucher.</div>
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Right after the photo taking session, we exchange our "meet and greet" pass for a free toy sponsored by McDonalds.</div>
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This is not a sponsored post, I spent $20 buying food at the mall and felt the event is quite worth it so sharing the details here. Hope you enjoyed this post! :)</div>
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Taobao is one of my favourite place to do online shopping so recently I spent $499 (including gst, shipping and delivery cost for approx 30kg parcel) and I decide to record some of the items right here for future reference :D</div>
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*All prices stated in this post is in SGD.</div>
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A top for my nephew, a top, a headband and 2 shorts for W, total approx $27.</div>
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Socks, shorts and cardigan for W, total approx $24.</div>
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Next few photos are story books and activity books I bought to fill up the book shelves in my house. :P (Approx $365 for 181 books + 66 mini booklets!)</div>
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24 story books and 66 mini booklets, total approx $74.</div>
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6 Kumon books, 6 story books, 1 activity book (which W finished very quickly), total approx $55.</div>
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6 puzzles, 10 colouring books, 2 mathematics book, 12 story books, total approx $40</div>
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5 activity books, 1 colouring book, 6 storybooks, 2 cook books, total approx $35.</div>
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8 storybooks and 18 activity books (seller sent 4 of the books in the wrong title and I somehow can't purchase the 4 books from the sets) total approx $32.</div>
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17 Storybooks, 16 activity books, 4 Kumon books, total approx $85</div>
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37 storybooks, 6 activity books, total approx $47.</div>
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5 years ago.. I couldn't even cook proper instant noodles (somehow it gives me tummy ache..)</div>
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After many failed attempts (in the past few years) I'm finally cooking edible food!</div>
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Well at least good enough for me lah!</div>
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As I'm mostly eating with my first born, most of my meals would include</div>
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and some carbs.</div>
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Here's just some of the meals I've done recently..</div>
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Chicken, macaroni, vegetable, (mine with spring onion hee)</div>
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I bought total 12 pieces (7 Shorts, 1 dress (sleepwear) and 4 tees) for only $55 including delivery! That's less than $5 per piece!</div>
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I was wearing my old pregnancy dresses (yes the ones from 2012) but I had to jab 4x a day and lifting up my dress to jab my tummy is just not very convenient so I'm stuck with shorts and tees for a long while.. Good thing I'm a SAHM, so I am practically dressed down everyday haha. Tees and Shorts for staying at home, marketing, bringing W to school... :D</div>
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<b>1. Hospital & Military</b> (2 of my favourite components!)</div>
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I like to watch hospital, military, investigation/case solving type of dramas so having a combination of both hospital and military in a drama is the main reason why I started watching the show!</div>
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<b>2. More than just the 2 main leads</b></div>
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I like it when a show is not just about the main leads.. It spends enough time on different characters and each character has their own story.. If you read comments about the show you will notice many people actually prefer the love story between another couple and it's really sweet.. :)</div>
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<b>3.</b> <b>Comedy</b></div>
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Parts of the show is serious and heart pumping exciting but there are also many parts that are funny. Like the bromance (how they sabo each other) or some childish scenes that really makes you laugh out loud.. making the drama really enjoyable.</div>
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Song Joong-ki (knew him from early Running Man episodes) , Onew (Shinee), a bunch of topless guys lol.. need I say more? :P<div>
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My significant other is a civil servant so his job is off limits to me which means I can quite relate to the lead's feelings.. It's really not easy to be together with someone who cannot tell you anything about their job. You don't know what they do, sometimes don't know where they are and well you just don't know when they are free to spend time with you or when he will suddenly need to be away after a call..</div>
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If you have not decide to watch it, will you watch it after reading my 2 cents worth? :D</div>
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Curious people have been asking me when's number 2 since I had number 1 for a few years already.. so here.. I'm happy to announce.. we're having number 2!</div>
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Many months back I found out there are actually people reading my blog, visiting places that I visit often and tried to contact me thru my private social accounts.. It's kinda scary because I didn't think I have much readers not to mention people who followed my blog and literally tried to follow me in real life...<br />
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Well so I thought by stop blogging for a while it should put those people off right? I mean like if you can't find much more info then you would probably give up and go stalk someone else right? haha.uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-33969317391248720612016-02-03T13:47:00.000+08:002016-02-03T13:47:08.822+08:00$0.50 for a set of Samples to help you with spring cleaning?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bought this set of Sample for only $0.50 and it makes cleaning my house such a breeze! Especially the kitchen spray! I have not cleaned my stove for a very long time and this spray made it easiler to clean up the mess!<br />
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I bought it <a href="https://redmart.com/invite/missuglyfatchick165781">here</a> and if you are a new customer, do use <a href="https://redmart.com/invite/missuglyfatchick165781">my link </a> to get the free $10 credit and also get free shipping for purchase $30 and above! :)uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-43881573519843609472015-09-22T18:44:00.001+08:002015-09-22T18:44:57.211+08:00Dolly Wink : Big Eye Challenge Event (Warning scary photo included!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Before the event:</b></div>
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Online registration was quite a mess as we have to make payment ($10) before sending in the registration form online. Due to too many participants the organisers took 1 week to get back to us with the confirmation email. Most of us receive the confirmation just days before the event.</div>
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We were given 30min timeslots to chose from which was quite pointless as we end up queuing for more than an hour.</div>
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Queued about 45mins to reach the first counter to receive the goodie bag coupon, $10 voucher, a little booklet and a feedback form to fill up. Followed by queuing and waiting for another 15mins to enter the event space in a group.</div>
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Once we enter the space they inform us that we have to first go thru the 5 "counters" to learn about eye makeup, followed by going into another event space where we will collect our goodie bag and start to do our eye makeup. We are allowed to do makeup for 1 eye only as there wasn't enough time for us to complete both eyes.</div>
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The 5 counters had girls who would explain the eye makeup "skill" according to what's on the little booklet. Wasn't very clear but I also didn't know what to ask either. Everyone in the group couldn't wait to enter the next event space to get some hands on experience.</div>
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<b>Finally at the small but very packed event space:</b></div>
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We were rushed to the goodie bag area first. Gave them our coupons and they give us a cute little bag and ask us to choose faux eyelashes. I chose something that looks simple and natural to me.</div>
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Thereafter we were informed to quickly sit down and start doing our eye makeup as we do not have anymore time. By then it was already 4pm and the guests were going to be on stage soon! I had to look for a seat in the packed room but was lucky that a mother and daughter pair offered me a seat when someone else got up.. Once I sat down I stared at the tools on the table and felt like something was missing..</div>
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At our table there were 5 of us but there were only 3 mirrors.</div>
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So I used this tiny little mirror to do my eye makeup!</div>
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No eyelash curler!</div>
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Did my eye makeup as quickly as I could and hastily got up so that others can have a chance.. Then I rushed to another counter to purchase eyeliner and eyelash glue so that I can complete makeup for the other eye on my own..</div>
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Here's the scary photo..</div>
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(no big eye contact lens used here, just simple eye makeup)</div>
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At around 4+pm the guests arrives, the tables were moved and a sitting area was created in front of the little stage. Here's Xiaxue and Kellykonomi laughing about something Xiaxue said. I think she made fun of her own age or something like that..</div>
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And rush back home to see my little one who kept asking me to draw her eyes like this! LOL.</div>
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Top row : Goodie Bag + Free gift</div>
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1 Pair of Faux Eyelash</div>
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1 small bottle of eye makeup remover.</div>
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$39.80 for 1 Eyeliner, 1 box of faux eyelashes and 1 tube of eyelash glue.</div>
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It's much easier than I thought and it's not as expensive as I thought it would be too!</div>
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I got my recipe from this <a href="http://annieliciousfood.blogspot.sg/2014/04/bone-broth-super-collagen-soup.html">blog post</a>.</div>
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Some Chicken Feet (usually I get 2 boxes..)</div>
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Some Chicken Bones. </div>
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uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-87443870732420661792015-09-13T02:49:00.001+08:002015-09-13T02:49:36.794+08:00Weekly Special: Extra 20% off on bath and beauty products (last 4 days!)<i>Weekly Deals begin Wednesday at 10 a.m and end the following Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. You will see the extra discount in your shopping cart.</i><br />
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I'm in the mood to buy some cosmetics and even placed some makeup stuffs that I am interested in getting into my cart. I think I get that mood like 3-4x a year or something.<br />
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So when I receive the mailer regarding this week's promotion I felt super lucky!<br />
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These are some of the items I've ordered and can't wait to receive them in a few days! :D<br />
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<a href="http://sg.iherb.com/e-l-f-cosmetics-studio-baked-eyeshadow-palette-california-0-212-oz-6-g/48210?rcode=tbc541">ELF Cosmetics Studio Baked Eyeshadow Palette</a><br />
Cost around $20+ in some shops in Singapore and I got it for less than <b>$11.43</b>. (after 20% discount before 5% discount)<br />
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<b>S$2.27</b> (After 20% discount before 5% discount)<br />
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<a href="http://sg.iherb.com/e-l-f-cosmetics-hd-blush-headliner-0-34-fl-oz-10-ml/51559?rcode=tbc541">ELF Cosmetics HD Blush</a><br />
<b>S$3.43</b> (After 20% discount before 5% discount)<br />
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<a href="http://sg.iherb.com/e-l-f-cosmetics-eyelid-primer-sheer-0-17-fl-oz-5-ml/53551?rcode=tbc541">ELF Cosmetics Eyelid Primer</a><br />
<b>S$2.27</b> (After 20% discount before 5% discount)<br />
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<a href="http://sg.iherb.com/e-l-f-cosmetics-mineral-infused-mascara-black-0-28-oz-8-g/51581?rcode=tbc541">ELF Cosmetics Mineral Infused Mascara</a><br />
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I'm super excited to receive this parcel! :Duglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-73560764032637892792015-09-04T19:42:00.001+08:002015-09-04T19:42:22.259+08:00My 2 cents.This year would be my 2nd time voting.<br /><br /><br />I am not very good with words but I still want to write out about what I think and comment on some issues floating around these few days..<br /><br /><br />There are many young adults who find the elections really overwhelming, many doesn't know who to vote for and are looking to their friends for answers.. I hope this post will help those who are a little lost?<br /><br /><br /><b>1. Catch the rallies if you can</b> (can watch online no need to go all the way down haha), from there you will know what the parties are offering. <b><u>Do keep in mind that if something is too good to be true it usually is. </u></b> Eg having more benefits now means someone else is going to pay for it later. Think far, think of your kids future.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. If the rallies are too difficult to understand. </b>How about think of in whose hands would you leave your kids with?<br />The grandparent who spoils the child or the grandparent who tries to make things work and help the child who is willing to help himself?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Here are a few issues people often complain about and what I think of them..</b><br /><br /><b>10 years ago MRT was great but past few years MRT often breakdown.</b><br />If you buy an electronic item how long can it last before it gets cranky? 10 years ago how old is MRT? How many times did MRT breakdown in the past 12 months?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Our cars are so expensive, our neighbours are laughing at us for paying more.</b><br />Land size issue. If everyone of us own a car, all the roads will be congested all the time and carparks will be same height as our hdb flats.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Our houses are so expensive, 10 years ago our 5 room flats used to cost less, now I can't afford it at all. The quality of our houses are also not very good.</b><br />I do agree that our houses are not cheap but if you don't earn so much can buy a smaller flat? I do appreciate that our houses gets upgradings and paint works often, been to overseas and saw how poorly maintained their flats are. In Singapore, the flats gets new paint every few years (at least that's what I can see) and most of the flats looks new and nice even if it's build more than 10 years ago.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Our medical is so expensive, even after subsidies we are still paying a lot!</b><br />Medical is expensive everywhere, do name me a place that have affordable and good quality medical without their citizens paying high taxes? Other than subsidies, MediShield and Medisave covers partial of the bills too unless it's private hospital or patient choses class B1/A ward? In cases that families could not afford the bills they can speak with hospital for financial counselling, assistance in application for Medifund.<br /><br />(Just to update I have seen people paying $2+ and even ZERO cents for their visit to polyclinic, I am on long term follow up with polyclinic and often accidentally hear/saw people's bills..)<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>There are so many old people 50-70yo that are still working and they are so poor thing. How many meals a day can they have with $1,000 a month when food is at least $5 per meal?</b><br />Let's not say that it's an assumption that all old folks who work are working are needy, have no savings etc, let's just do some calculation..<br /><br />CPF contribution rates for age 50 to age 65 and above ranges from 19% to 5%, which means it's not right to use 20% to calculate but it's okay let's just use 20%..<br /><br />$1,000 * 80% = $800.<br /><br />Transport (concession pass depending on age/types ranges from $40-$120)<br /><br />If he/she owns a house no need to pay rental but paying utilities approximate $80? (If only 2 old folks I don't think the utilities will be very high, if staying with kids would expect the kids to pay for the utilities so $80 is a rough estimate.)<br /><br />Food say $5 per meal * 3 meals a day for 30 days = $450<br /><br />$800-$120-$80-$450 = leftover $150 a month to pay for other items.<br /><br />Liveable? I would like to think so.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>10 years ago everything is peaceful, neighbours are more friendly but now more FT comes here and now a lot of crimes, murder cases, molest cases, etc..</b><br />These kind of things happens last time too, just that it's not publicised much 10 years ago because mobile phones, social media was not that good then. With social media, bad news travels even faster now. Today, I don't dare to say I am very close to my neighbours (just moved here 3 years back) but they are all quite nice people.<br /><br />Pressing lift doors for me, share news about upgrading ongoing in our estate, offer me seats on the bus/trains (just to add somehow 99% of the time my kid's seats on the MRT and buses are offered to me by non Singaporeans).<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>We import so many talents for our sports teams that other countries are laughing at us.</b><br />Talents are everywhere but to be able to spot and keep talents is as important. People can laugh at our "imports" but when our imports beat them who have the last laugh? We train these talents and they did us proud by achieving medals, putting our name out to the world. Even when they don't win anything, having good training partners is good for us too. Without good training partners how can our own people grow?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>10 years ago it is easy to travel to JB for short getaway but now there is all these charges for foreign cars to enter here and for our cars to go in.</b><br />There are other modes of transport if you really must go into JB for short getaway. If there is a better way to stop too many cars going in and out of JB I'm sure they would have used that. If this in not in place how many cars will be coming into our tiny Singapore everyday causing jams to our roads? For the other side that is charging Singapore cars money, that I do not really know why but I don't think our government could control that? Do you think any other elected party can stop another country from implementing new laws?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>10 years ago our old folks often sits around at void decks to relax but now all of them are collecting cardboards and drink cans, no time to relax at all.</b><br />Did you join the Sunday Qigong Exercise? Once a month walk organised by CC/RC? Dance, Zumba, singing classes? Ever went to coffeeshop to take a look? My block downstairs still lots of old folks chit chatting everyday! At a nearby CC, lots of old folks go there to read newspaper everyday too! Bringing my girl to school I meet many grandmas and grandpas sending their grandchild to school and after that went to coffeeshop to sit and talk or go to the market. Did you speak with any of these working old folks? Isn't it an assumption that if they are working they must be poor and needy?<br /><br />I am actually proud when I see our pioneers working. Those who are working depends on themselves instead of waiting for welfare, also businesses are willing to hire older generations due to certain policies/benefits too! Not everyone scavenging for cardboards are needy and if you actually bother to spend time to speak with them you may understand them more. My house area has a few folks collecting cardboards and when I do have cardboard I will bring it to them, they are not needy people.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Our hospitals are filled with doctors and nurses from other counties! They don't even speak our dialects and there was even a case a nurse gave wrong medication and cased death.</b>Many of our own doctors does private practice so lesser local doctors in national hospitals. In order to make sure there are doctors and nurses in national hospital so that citizens can see doctor at subsidised rate they have to bring in people from other countries too. Or you would rather they don't bring in any and only use local doctors and nurses. If that's the case then we would expect waiting time to see doctor to be even longer. Do you know in some countries waiting time to see GP is 2 weeks? Yes normal GP for flu and cold!<br /><br />Human error is everywhere does it mean locals doesn't make mistakes at all? Xenophobic.<div>
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I've blogged about this site before but I'm blogging again today to share the news that they are currently having a special promotion for this month (yes I know left 2 days!!), ALL Customers get to enjoy the discounts of the VIP Discount Program!<br />
<br /><b>5%</b> off any order less than $40<br /><b>8%</b> off any order $40.01 to $49.99<br /><b>9%</b> off any order $50.00 to $59.99<br /><b>10%</b> off any order $60 or more<br />
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You may think that <b>shipping from the US</b> must be very expensive or takes very long to be delivered to you right?<br />
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I don't know how long will the free shipping promo last but it's super worth it I tell yah! Free shipping for 6kg worth of items from the US leh! and and.. It only takes 4-8 business days to be delivered! (Usually receive the items in a week.)<br />
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Even though the website name has the word Herb on it, they sell lots of other items too!<br />
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<b>Items usually purchased by mummies : </b><br />
<a href="http://www.iherb.com/Supplements?rcode=TBC541">Supplements</a> (Vitamins are cheaper here!)<br />
<a href="http://www.iherb.com/Food-Grocery-Items?rcode=TBC541">Groceries</a> (Organic food! Yummy cookies! Cheaper Chia Seeds, Nuts!)<br />
<a href="http://www.iherb.com/Children-s-Health?rcode=TBC541">For Kids/Babies/Toddlers</a> (From Snacks to <a href="http://sg.iherb.com/baby-bath?rcode=tbc541">Baby Bath</a> items to <a href="http://sg.iherb.com/childrens-herbal-remedies?rcode=tbc541">Herbal Remedies</a>)<br />
<a href="http://sg.iherb.com/healthy-home?rcode=tbc541">Home Care</a> (Top of my must-buy list <a href="http://sg.iherb.com/household-cleaners?rcode=tbc541">Household Cleaners</a> !)<br />
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Here's a List of Brands available: <a href="http://sg.iherb.com/brandsaz?rcode=tbc541">HERE</a>.<br />
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These are what I bought previously : <a href="http://uglyfatchick.blogspot.sg/2015/03/my-new-favourite-online-shop.html">❤ 2nd Order</a>, <a href="http://uglyfatchick.blogspot.sg/2015/03/3rd-order-from-iherb-my-first-popping.html">❤ 3rd Order</a>.<br />
4th Order is on it's way to me and I'm most probably going to make my 5th order before this special VIP discount ends!<br />
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Hope you save as much as I did! :Duglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-67543068063269881702015-08-28T16:51:00.001+08:002015-08-28T16:51:14.844+08:00Toys Sale Isetan Westgate B1 Event Hall (21 Aug - 3rd Sept)Was at Jurong East because I wanted to buy some stuffs at the supermarket. Decide to walk around the area and I saw a poster outside Isetan saying that there's Toys Sale at their event hall.<br />
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There are 2 different hair braiding sets and I was really tempted to get it cause I'm really terrible at braiding hair. I didn't get them in the end but if you're interested the prices are from $9.90-$13.90. Worth it if your child's a fan of WinX.</div>
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4 Hello Kitty Bowls - $3</div>
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uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-23099818664828082822015-08-28T04:23:00.001+08:002015-08-28T04:23:25.522+08:00Simple Art Activity : Paper Monster/Alien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When you need a quick activity with your child and you do not have time for much preparation work.. This activity is really simple and easy! Minimal materials needed and minimal items to prepare too. :D</div>
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1. Leave 2 pieces of the coloured paper as "base/body" and cut up the remaining coloured paper into different shapes and sizes.<br /><br />2. After telling my little one that we are going to make monsters for activity, I got her to choose some poms poms for eyes. If you don't have poms poms you can use hold puncher to punch some holes on coloured paper to be used as eyes, or you can draw dots on paper to be used as eyes.<br /><br />3. Starting with the eyes, slowly glue on features of the monster/alien.</div>
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As you do this activity together with your kid you will notice many things about him/her.</div>
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<li>Sometimes he/she may get animated and starts telling you stories about the monster.</li>
<li>Sometimes he/she may have certain ideas about his/her artwork but couldn't do it due to skill. </li>
<li>Sometimes you may notice he/she likes playing with glue more.</li>
<li>Sometimes you may realise he/she is actually more arty (creative) than you are...</li>
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These are our monsters.</div>
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I'm not very creative but it looks cute right? *self praise*</div>
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The thing about Monster/Alien is that there's no "form" that you must comply with.. so you can just paste it anyway you like. It's your monster and only you can judge if it's done "right".</div>
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Any simple craft you've done with your kid this week? :)</div>
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uglyfatchick (Chicky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09276676996975560873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488724.post-88562107930235819612015-08-09T14:00:00.000+08:002015-08-09T14:00:03.605+08:00Gross Motor Skill : Stacking Game + Knock Down CupUsing the <a href="http://uglyfatchick.blogspot.sg/2015/08/fine-motor-skill-beans-sorting-for.html">Beans Shaker Cups</a> we made in the previous post, we did a few more fun activities.<br />
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<br /><b>Steps for Stacking Game :</b><br /><b>1.</b> Stacking the beans shaker cups. This is not difficult but it the cups are on a table and the child have to reach to place the top few cups it's actually quite a challenge.</div>
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Now I'm tempted to do a few more special shakers with my little one. :D</div>
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Items I may try next : Pom poms, sequins, straws (cut up), uncooked pasta?</div>
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I needed some time to clean up the house, finding some leftover party cups I decide to let my little one do a little activity, this also acts as a quiet time activity.</div>
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We did a few more actives with this Beans shaker. Details in the next post.</div>
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<i><b>*</b>If you have a toddler that still puts small objects in his/her mouth, do change the beans to edible stuffs like cereals?</i></div>
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1. Place handfuls of different type of beans into a small container. Just some beans will do as too many beans may put the kid off and he/she may not want to complete the task.<br />
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3. Leave kid to sort the beans. Or if you are free you can have a mini "competition" to see who sorts faster? :D<br />
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Looks a little like a caterpillar. :P</div>
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All beans sorted and cups covered !</div>
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Not very nicely done but the beans looks very cute in the cups no? haha</div>
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Take note! Doing this project will make your house really noisy for the next week days.. :P</div>
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Made these many months back but forgot to post it up. :P</div>
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My sewing is still really crappy but it should get better right? :P</div>
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The "seaweed" doesn't need any sewing as felt fabric can "hold on" to each other..</div>
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I don't know how to explain but if you really want maybe sew a button on? :)</div>
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Okay I am hungry haha.</div>
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Got to go eat now~~</div>
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