Don’t you get envious when you see HUGE sales going on in other countries but not in Singapore? And most of the time, the shop with those sales do not ship out of their country.
So recently, I came across 6pm.com while shopping for a Juicy Jacket. I have never heard of 6pm.com. Their current sale is really crazy. It was more than 50% off Singapore’s prices. I went to read up on their shipping, sadly, they do not ship to Singapore.
Look at the prices of these Juicy Jackets!! I think a jacket from them, even with sales, cost at least SGD150?
Of course, I went to google for shipping platforms that would help ship these items to Singapore. Guess what? I found Buyandship Singapore!
I got to admit that this was my first time giving them a try. I wasn’t sure how things will turn out.
One thing for sure was, their tutorial page gave very clear instructions on how to use the service. For new shoppers like me, you can follow the instructions here:
Step 1:
Sign up for an account
Step 2:
Obtain related overseas warehouse addresses for your intended purchase
Step 3:
Key in the overseas warehouse address as the shipping address, your name and your membership ID as the receiver during check out
Step 4:
Upon receiving the tracking number and shipping courier details, enter them on Buyandship (This is very important. Declare them as soon as you have the information)
Step 5:
Wait for your parcel to reach the warehouse…..
Step 6:
Pay for the shipping fees to Singapore
Step 7:
Wait for your parcel to arrive!!!
The shipping fee is based on weight and they are very reasonably priced. Even with the additional shipping fees, the stuff you buy are still 50% lesser than what you have to pay for in Singapore.
One important thing to note other than the shipping fee is the number of delivery days! An impatient person like me will get very anxious and I will countdown till the day the parcel reaches me.
And hey… look, you only need slightly more than 1 week to get your parcel(s) from the states! Need I say more why you should go for Buyandship?!
They will also update you on all the latest sales that are going on, making sure that you are enjoying the best deals on the globe! Mmmm… sounds like they are trying to save me from spending too much.. but at the same time, encouraging me to shop more (at a cheaper price). I don’t know if this is good or bad. HAHA.
So far, I have had very good experience with shopping with Buyandship and I foresee myself shopping with them again and again.
Thank you Buyandship for literally “shipping” US to Singapore for me. I don’t have to fly there just to shop for good deals anymore! I am more than just satisfied with your service!
Hey shoppers, time to start shopping now! But before you do, remember to checkout what are the latest deals from Buyandship Singapore top picks!
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Review: Electrolux UltimateCare™ 900 Front Load Washer & Dryer
We have officially moved into our new place for 2 months (I think) now. In terms of house work, we are still trying to get used to them even though our parents are still helping us with some parts of it. HAHA. I know how spoilt this sounds but we are really trying to do everything ourselves now.
I don’t use the washing machine often (because my mom is the one doing the laundry) until I got my own place and I always thought that most washing machines would be very difficult to operate.
Who knows, when Electrolux 10kg/7kg UltimateCare™ 900 Washer Dryer, EWW1042AEWA, arrived at my place, I could operate it without reading the manual.
This Front Load Washer Dryer comes with its intuitive and intelligent SensorWash™ that detects the soil and detergent levels in the wash water and adjusts the washing time accordingly for a cleaner wash. No additional action required on your end. How smart!
Other than cleanliness, keeping the colour of the clothes intact is very important to me. No one wants to wear their newly bought clothes for 1 to 2 times and the colour starts to fade! Similarly, I want my clothes to look new and vibrant for a long long time!
Electrolux exclusive UltraMix™ technology able to do that! It reduces colour fading by up to 40% by pre-mixing water and detergent before it enters the drum. Not only that, it makes a cold-water wash just as effective as a hot one.
As both James and my clothes are made of different materials, ‘Mixed’ clothing program is always used. The temperature and other settings will be changed accordingly to the type of wash/dry you choose.
This is a smart washer dryer that it allows me to remotely control the wash/dry program through their Electrolux Life App. You can easily see the progress from the app making the whole process very idiot-proof! If Maybeline can use it, so can you.
Those who like a SMART home concept, this should top your list when you are searching for a new washing machine!
Do you know that even when your clothes are labelled “hand-wash only”, you can still throw it into Electrolux UltimateCare™ 900 Washing Machine?!
Yes yes! It has been tested and proven to be as gentle as hand-washing – or even gentler! Basically, it is the gold standard of quality care of woollens.
Electrolux Vapour Care Technology ends each wash with a gentle whoosh of vapour to reduce wrinkles by 22%. You will come to realize that some of your clothes need no ironing at all. It saves my time and energy! I can spend more time on social media now 😛
And at only 40 degrees Celsius, 99.9% of allergens and germs will be killed! For someone who suffers from Allergic Rhinitis, this is extremely important.
Another program which I love apart from its ease of operation is the Vapour Refresh mode. You can refresh your clothes without any detergent with this function in 35 minutes.
I can throw my clothes in there, proceed to bath and doll myself up and *POOOOFS* change into the clothes which I threw into the machine!
I hope my review has been helpful so far!
Here’s a summary of Electrolux UltimateCare™ 900 features at a glance:
– Electrolux SensorWash™:. The intelligent sensor detects the soiling level in the wash water and automatically adjusts the wash duration.
– UltraMix™ System: Automatically premixes and fully dissolves detergent, even in cold water to improve its effectiveness.
– Vapour Care Technology: Ends each wash with a gentle whoosh of vapour to
reduce wrinkles by up to 22%, giving you probably lesser ironing jobs!
– Vapour Refresh: Quickly freshens and gently revives garments without detergent as clothes are gently tumbled in vapour, so you need not waste time in washing and drying the clothes you need to wear it at the very last minute!
– EcoInverter Motor: Energy efficient, quiet & very reliable over a long service life.
– 3XL Door: A wider door aperture for ease of loading and unloading, day after day.
Lastly, do you love the smell and feeling of fresh and clean clothes?
I DO!! *Happy is Maybeline as I have clean, fresh vibrant colour clothes for OOTD every single day!*
Review: Tian Yuan Xiang Chicken Essence with Vaccaria Seed
I am a bad cook and most of the time, I am always seen eating unhealthy stuff. When I crave for any noodles or soup, I will opt for instant options and they are quite bad for health. What’s worst? I suffer from low blood, anemia, and borderline protein level.
However, recently, I was introduced to something instant and more importantly, very nutritious and good for health! It is none other than Tian Yuan Xiang Chicken Essence. The double-boiled chicken essence (滴鸡精) is a traditional health supplement that originated in the south of Taiwan.
The chickens they used for the essence is free-range and they are fed without any chemical and hormone. They are rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, and the best part? The flavours are tailor-made with various herbs so that they can meet the different needs of the individuals.
You can check out their website under the products tab to see which chicken essence suits your body best. There are also chicken essences that are suitable for children too.
The packaging is so luxurious that you can even give them to your elderly at home, or someone who has just given birth!
I suffer from very bad monthly menses cramp so I was introduced to Chicken Essence with Vaccaria Seed.
The addition of vaccaria seed to the chicken essence helps to soothe my body – especially during the time of the month by promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis*, the ripe seeds has properties like soothing the liver and regulate the Qi in our body.
*Blood stasis is a condition used in Chinese medicine, it is described as slowing or pooling of blood, which may cause pain or other symptoms.
Preparation is very easy. There are 20 packets in a box and you have to keep them in the freezer so that they will not spoil.
Take one packet out of the freezer and put it into a bowl that has a lid.
You can either choose to boil it again or be like me, use the lazy-but-easy method – microwave it!
Once the chicken essence is thawed, take it out and enjoy it!
You know how herb-y some chicken essence smell? Tian Yuan Xiang Chicken Essence smells nothing like them. In fact, it smells & tastes like some yummy homemade double-boiled soup! SLURPS! My husband gave it a try and he is now a fan too!
After drinking it for a few days, my body feels refreshed and energized. Even the cramps were greatly reduced! I may still have mild cramps as and when but it is definitely a lot better.
We are all too busy fighting the cooperate health, drink Tian Xiang Yuan Chicken Essence as an alternative to boost your health!
You can find Tian Yuan Xiang at:
101 Thomson Road, #B1-24A United Square, Singapore 307591 (Novena MRT)
Tel: +65 6200 6789
Opening Time:
Sundays to Thursdays and public holiday: 10:30am-09:00pm
Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holiday: 10:30am-09:30pm
Official website: www.qchicken.com.sg
Singtel Dash 5th Anniversary Deals
Happy happy birthday Singtel Dash!!
Do you know that Dash was born in 2014? And many of you might not know that you don’t have to be a Singtel user to be able to use Dash! An all-in-one mobile wallet, Dash is a really useful app to have in your phone!
For instance, last year, Dash joined Asia’s first cross-border payment alliance, VIA, allowing Dash users to pay overseas via QR codes with no additional fees, and competitive FX rates!If you love shopping in Bangkok or enjoyingbeach holidays in Phuket, you might want to try it out for yourself. You can simpley scan and pay at over 1.6 million merchants in Thailand with Dash – from restaurants to night markets, or even to buy your BTS tickets in Bangkok! What’s more, Japan will soon be added to the list with more countries coming really soon!
Other handy services include transferring money can be done via Dash too – a quick and easy way to split bills among friends!
Another great feature is being able to shop online with Dash! When you download the app, you automatically get your very own Dash Visa Virtual Account – a Visa, without the card!
What’s best? AMAZING DEALS WHEN DASH CELEBRATES 5!
I shop online every day…. almost every single day….. Guess how happy I was when I saw these birthday deals on Dash?
These deals… They help me save a lot of money! Even though it is Dash’s 5th Birthday, it feels like my birthday instead. Shopping at a discounted rate 😀
Dash also makes commuting easier. Scan and pay for your taxi rides with Dash and enjoy up to 5% cash back and pay 0% admin fees. It’s 5% cash back, you know! Do you know how much I spend on taxis every month? I am guilty to say that the amount has been rising non-stop… I need that 5% cash back to make myself feel less guilty.
There is also a $5 off when you make an order via Deliveroo too! Yum Yum. Discounted food order to the doorstep
I can’t screenshot all the awesome deals so you will have to head over to the www.dash.com.sg/deals to surprise yourself! Work hard, shop smart!
On top of all this, Dash is also offering sure-win gifts with their in-app birthday game! Earn a chance to open a gift box when you shop, remit or top-up prepaid airt ime with Dash and stand to win a Razer Phone 2, Dash credits or cashback at a variety of merchants.
If you aren’t a Dash user yet, what are you waiting for? Download Singtel Dash App on your mobile and enjoy up to $5 off your first purchase!
It’s useful, just Dash!
Cleaning the house with Electrolux Purei9 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Being newly weds, and first time house owners, we do not really know what to expect when we have to stay together except hearing what others have to share and avoid making the same mistakes.
We were told that minor issues like snatching of blankets at night or splitting of household chores can lead to little arguments.
So our way of avoiding arguments is to have someone / something to help us with the little things at home.
One of which is….. having a robot vacuum!
We settled on Electrolux Purei9 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner because of its robotic design. While we were shopping for one, we noticed that most of them were round in shape. Electrolux Purei9 really stood out, as it is a rounded triangle. Unlike the round robots, Purei9’s unique triangular Trinity Shape™ and Powerbrush™ have no issues with the corners.
It comes with a simple charging stand, which is minimalist enough to fit into any house theme, and it only took me two hours to fully charge it before its first use.
The instruction manual was straightforward and clear. I had Electrolux Purei9 mobile app downloaded into my phone and connecting the robot cleaner to the phone was fuss-free.
I named the robot “Awyong” (James’ surname) and he went “You can’t complain that I am not doing any house work when Awyong is constantly sucking up the dirt from the floor!” Haha.
You can play around with the settings in the app. For example, you can select the energy saving eco mode and mute the robot if you need the house to be silent. If you are too busy to clean up the floor, just schedule cleanings and it will start doing its work automatically.
And when you need it to return to it’s base (the charging stand), just press on the home button and it will make its way back. Isn’t it smart?!
Pure i9 uses a 3D vision camera (as seen below). It prevents the robot from getting stuck or falling down. I do not have stairs at my new place so I haven’t seen it fall but till today, I have yet to see it bang into any furnitures or walls.
As it uses AirExtreme Technology and XXL Cleaning path, it can pick up most of the dust of all floor types in one pass. It works well on the carpet in my living room as it is coupled with a large brush at the bottom. I have a very sensitive nose so when things get dusty (even minor dust), my allergic reactions will start acting up but so far.. SO GOOD!
If your carpets are slightly thicker than usual, the robot can climb up to 2.2cm high of obstacles as it runs on a ClimbForceDrive™ system, which is exclusive to Electrolux.
It auto detects the type of floor surface and changes its suction power accordingly so you can let it do its job without worrying too much.
Even though Electrolux claims that it has a 40-minute battery life when it is not in the Eco mode, it seems that my little Awyong here can run up to 50 minutes before it has to return to its dock.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my new robot pal and so is James. It has been keeping our place dust-free and comfortable to live in!
If you are interested in Purei9, you can head over to https://www.electrolux.com.sg/vacuum-and-home/vacuum-cleaners/pi91-5ssm/ to find out more!
Packaged Tour for Honeymoon to Europe – Is It Worth It?
A lot of you have been asking about our honeymoon and all. So here you go! In total, we spent about $8,500 for this trip (excluding our own shopping and food). So is the trip worth every penny we spent on this trip? Read more below!
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To be honest, I have never been on a packaged tour since the age of 7. Sadly, I cannot really recall those before I turned 7.
Like what James always say: “We should enjoy hard after we have worked hard enough!”. Thus, we went straight for a good looooong holiday! This round, we took up a 13-Day, 11-Night Italy, Switzerland, Paris, Germany + 2-Night Dubai Trip with euHolidays.
I was initially very worried & scared but at the same time, excited. Worried & scared because I am more of a conservative person. I kept having thoughts like “What if there are delays”, “What if I get robbed or pickpocketed?” and just many “What ifs”! All these concerns were real because they were shared to me by close friends and relatives around me.
Having been to Europe a couple of years ago, the pickpocket issues there were very real. I went there with my university mates and some of them got ‘preyed’ upon! I almost experienced it first hand when one of my uni mates who was sitting right next to me got preyed upon by them…. I have to admit that I just developed “Euro-phobia” since then. Therefore, this is also simply the reason why we decided to go with a tour group. As much as you would think “bigger group means bigger prey”, it meant more peace of mind for us especially if you have a good mama-san there!
Thankfully, we had a great mama-san during this trip. She is actually the tour manager, Susan. Being a conservative person, she kept reminding and keeping a lookout for us. Must say that the trip wouldn’t have been the same without her!
We flew in with a stop over at Dubai airport. Fortunately, we only have to wait for a short one hour during the stopover; thankfully not much time was wasted during the flying portion! Our first stop was Italy – Rome. We visited the Colosseum and the price of the ticket was included in the trip so we did not have to top up for the entrance.
It was very hard to get a good shot there as the place is crazily packed! Still, this is not to be missed by first timers to Rome! Having been there for countless times, Susan knows where and which angle so she helped us with some photo-taking there! I was even guilty to say she took even better photos than we did! Haha! That was not the only merit of her; Susan is definitely very well read as she knows every location inside out from its rich history, heritage, local practices and so on. For James, this is definitely a plus point as he really love to know a place inside out! He always say that is the point of travelling!
For this, another plus point for euHolidays!
Picture taken in Rome
We also visited St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and even visited our first Christmas Market at Piazza Novona! We were very lucky because it was the Christmas season so we had a lot of Christmas markets to shop and experience. Even more lucky as we met the Pope himself! That very day we visited the St Peter’s Cathedral, he was giving his blessing to the visitors! What else can I say, we are blessed to be on this trip LITERALLY!
Personally, I love Siena the most when we were in Italy. I love the peace and the structures of the building! They have the oldest building in whole of Italy. If you know their artistic history, that was the gothic period. From structures to food, everything is good! Even a simple pizza there taste super good! According to Susan, Siena is not somewhere easily accessible without a coach. You can make a day trip there but it will cost you a few hundred bucks to book a cab to and fro.
Picture taken in Siena
Next up, we went to Florence and Venice. Needless to say, they are very beautiful too!! Beautiful in a different way. Venice was so pretty that I look as though I was photoshopped in all the photos! We also saw how figurines were made by their masters using murano glass there. We wanted to buy wine glasses back but they were so expensive. 2 for SGD300-400 (I can’t remember the exact price)? Nonetheless, we still manage to get a glass horse which is now part of the accessories at James’ drinking corner in the house!
Fun Fact: Do you know that there are no land transport in Venice? You will have to take a water taxi to reach Venice and also when travelling within all the small winding channels of Venice.
Picture taken in Venice
Picture taken in Venice
Of course, I love my outlet shopping at The Mall in Italy too 😛 I bought a Gucci and Prada bag there! We were only given 2 hours to shop. I wished we had more time though. Queueing to enter the different boutiques took up 1/3 of the time already 🙁 I also regretted not getting the YSL bag that I saw. It was only $1,800 at the outlet mall and that was nearly 40% off the retail price!!!
The bags were so affordable that I find everything in Milan expensive when we were there 😛
For Germany, it was a 1-Day trip and we only visited the famous Black Forest so not much photos were taken there. It certainly is nice to know that the stuffs at Germany are really cheap. Cheapest in fact, as compared to the other parts of Europe. We bought winter beanies for 5 euros each!
Probably our most favourite activity – ‘Sledding’ in Switzerland. Sledding at Wetterhorn Mountain is only exclusively available to euHolidays so if you are keen to slede there, I would suggest you to give euHoliday a try!
Picture taken in Switzerland
P/S: Traveling up to the mountain is very expensive. The Cogwheel Mountain Train cost us more than SGD$300-400 (if I didn’t remember wrongly). Do note that the tickets are not included in the package. You will have to top up for this as an optional tour.
If it is your first visit to Switzerland, I would strongly suggest you to go for it. I enjoyed the beautiful view of the mountains and Alps but I wouldn’t spend the money again if I were there for a second visit.
Picture taken in Switzerland
Sledding was so tedious but fun though!! We did like some training before the actual 2 rounds of sledging. It was freezing like crazy because it was a mad -16 degree celsius. Our ears, fingers and toes almost broke!!! I would still pick the cold than the weather we have right now though! I love layerings!! Good for a different type of OOTD though! Haha!
Picture taken in Switzerland, Wetterhorn
Food and transportation are VERY VERY expensive in Switzerland. But if you are a Rolex fan, do shop for one here! James was definitely looking out for his sports range Rolex during this trip. They have slightly more designs available in Switzerland but…. not the biggest range. Read on to find out more about Rolex shopping.
Picture taken in I-Forgot-Where because we were having too much fun
It was my second visit to Paris and I had a very different experience. I was not on a packaged tour so I focused more on shopping the previous round. I felt that my trip to Paris this time round was more thorough – they covered the place with a city tour (We roamed around the city in a coach and in a boat ride). We had a day of free day so we roamed around the places that were introduced to us.
I met another 2 couples in the group who were there for Honeymoon as well so the 6 of us traveled together all the way. We visited Louvre Museum and died after that because we literally walked a few stations and combed the city by foot. These people here are so nice to travel with and I am so glad to have them with us!!
Picture taken in Paris
P/S: We attempted to take a night train to Zurich when we were in Switzerland, Horgen (where we stayed there for a night). We succeeded but it took us 40 minutes to get our train tickets because we couldn’t understand the language. Nonetheless, thanks to the friendly locals, we still made it! We came to a conclusion why we took up a tour package for our honeymoon. LOL!!
We topped up some euros and took a boat ride around Paris too. The view was fantastic but again, we were freezing like crazy.
Picture taken in Paris
Picture taken in Paris
We had a free day in Paris and the entire tour group decided to spend that free day at the outlet mall so all of us chipped in and paid extra for the coach and Susan’s arrangement. As compared to Italy, Paris outlet mall has more brands but lesser variety in a brand. I would pick Italy, The Mall anytime!
After spending 13 Days and 11 Nights in Europe, we flew to Dubai for a 3 Days 2 Nights trip. The change in weather was drastic. Imagine going from a -16 to 34 degree celsius in 2 days. OMG! And you can imagine our luggages, we had to pack both Winter & Summer clothing!
We took a water boat taxi to the Gold Market which they called it a Souk. Not Zouk ok! It was a very different experience and it felt as though I have been to the place before because of the show Running Man where they would played games in the show. The places looked exactly the same!
As we did not comb Dubai thoroughly, I do not have much to share except the Desert Safari Tour, which the 6 of us booked privately. It was a good experience and if you are planning to travel to Dubai, do head over for an experience too. It is not expensive. We booked the tickets online for $59/2 pax, inclusive of transportation to and from your hotel.
Like our Garden by the bay, Dubai has their own Miracle Garden too. The Dubai trip was pretty much free and easy except for a half day tour with Susan and the local tour guide. It was very cute in there but the sun was seriously too hot for us to enjoy 🙁
To our surprise, Dubai has a lot of Rolex models that are always out of stock in Singapore. We went to a few shops in Switzerland and were told that the few models were always out of stock too. The price of the watches (after tax rebate, exchange rate and credit card charges) are almost comparable to the retail prices in Singapore boutiques. Only difference is that you still get a chance to buy a two tone sports model there whereas in Singapore, you could be waiting for a lifetime to get a new one! If you are keen to get a sports model, do visit the biggest mall in the world, Dubai Mall. They have a three storey Rolex there!
We flew back to Singapore after Dubai and there were a lot of hiccups with the airline. Families with kids were separated and so were James and I. My seat was repeated. Another guy and I got the same seat number and the staff at the airport refused to help us rectify it; neither did they accept our request to put us together.
Luckily, Susan was there to manage the situation for us; otherwise, flying back would have been a disaster! I can’t imagine the kids sitting by themselves without their parents :O
All in all, I had a wonderful honeymoon all thanks to euHolidays; there is minimal conflict of interest as we paid for the trip but the trip did meet our expectations and it met our objective of “we just want to relax this honeymoon so let’s leave the itinerary planning to someone else”. For the places that were touched-and-go, we will certainly be back to experience them now that we have a good idea of what to do and where to explore now.
SkinnyMint Fat Burning Coffee & Hot Chocolate Review
I drink Coffee or Milk Tea every morning before I start work and this has become a habit. If I don’t drink them before work, it feels like something is missing and I won’t be able to concentrate.
Recently, SkinnyMint sent me their 28 Day Fat Burning Coffee & Fat Burning Hot Chocolate to try. Even though I was very intrigued by the new launches, my first thoughts were……. “How will they taste? Will they really work?”
I would be skeptical about the results but since I have previously tried both SkinnyMint Morning and Night Teatox and both worked for me, why not give the new products a try too?
Instead of drinking coffee with high sugar content, I am drinking both the Fat Burning Coffee and Hot Chocolate on a daily basis. Just imagine…. burn your fats away while enjoying a cup of hot coffee. Sounds too good to be true?
What I am most happy about, other than the fat-burning portion is reducing my sugar intake! Although I do not really drink frizzy drinks, the coffee and tea I consumed on a daily basis is quite frightening.
Take a look at the supplement facts below – 0 Fat, 0 Sugar!
Both powders smell nice. The coffee has a coconut-y smell & taste as it is coconut flavored while the hot chocolate taste nothing less than a good cup of unsweetened chocolate. Good for people who wants that chocolatey taste in their mouth – without the calories!
You can even put them into your bag and bring them out if you do not have the time to drink them in the morning as they come in sachets form. All you need is a cup of hot water and pooooof!
The drinks can help suppress your appetite and boost your metabolism as they contain natural metabolism booster. Studies have also shown that 96% of the people who tried them had a significant decrease in appetite. As for me, I do find myself emptying my bowel more often – at a very regular timing too.
Also, whenever you feel like snacking at work, just make yourself a cup of hot chocolate. It is only 25 Cal per serving! Say no to chocolates and opt for the hot chocolate instead.
Join me and add these drinks to your breakfast today if you wanna lose some weight or control your appetite!
Do drink them for 28 days to see better results!
You can get them from skinnymint.com!
Woosa Mattress & Pillows For Our New Home
We are almost done with our new nest and we are ready to move in anytime soon! The latest addition to the house is the mattress from Woosa.
This brand is very new to us as we have never heard of it but after reading the reviews online, we have decided to give it a try!
We ordered a King sized mattress and were very surprised to see that it was wrapped into a box. Look at the picture below; it came up by the lift! Not the stairs yo!!
The mattress was vacuumed packed and wrapped up into the box and unboxing this giant mattress was quite fun! We watched it “grow” to its full size within minutes.
The 100% made in Belgium mattress is a 9.5 inch full foam mattress – which was pretty surprising and the first thing that came to our mind was ” Can we can get used to it?” as we were too used to spring mattress. The answer is…. we had such a good sleep!!
Woosa mattress is made from scratch with extremely high quality latex Foam and PU foam and it comes with a 100 night free trial and a 10-year warranty. If you find the mattress unsuitable, they will pick it up and issue a full refund with no questions asked.
Don’t worry because returned mattresses are donated to charitable organization. They will not repack it and sell it again.
Also, 100 night free trial? Seriously? YUP! You can test it for 3 full months! And how many brands actually give you a 10 year warranty? Do you know that your bed will start to wear and tear after 5 years? I would say that the 10-year warranty is a bonus bonus plus point to note!
Woosa also carries pillows. The combination of Woosa Mattress + Woosa Pillows? Heaven!
Both James and I prefer mattress that are medium-firm and Woosa hit that spot. It was neither too soft nor too hard. The high quality latex foam and cushions kind of tweaked itself to meet our overall preferences for the maximum comfort and support. So no matter your sleeping position – side, frontal or back, or even the body shape, the mattress is bound to work for you.
We have already slept on it and I must say that we had such a good sleep and getting this mattress was such a right decision.
There was no pushy salesmen too 😛
Don’t be too shock when I share the price with you guys. The King-sized mattress only cost $1,699! We did a lot of mattress window-shopping and a good King-sized mattress can easily cost us $3,500 and above. If you think King is a little too big for you, you can check out the four different sizes on their website.
If you are keen to give them a try, head over to woosa.sg to find out more.
How I celebrated my birthday with a Faber Licence Membership
Among all the birthdays I had, this year has been the most fruitful! I must say it was soooo fruitful that I slept a full 10 hours straight like a long after the whole day of activities!
To give you guys a short context of the happenings, I actually spent more than 24 hours in Sentosa doing a myriad of physical activities, which I have never done it. I felt slightly ashamed as well; being a Singaporean, I have never done these activities before! Like what many would deem, these activities were “so near yet so far” from me!
It is easy to plan what to do or discover discounts with the new digital Faber Licence Membership! Explore the app and find discounts for various restaurants and enjoy unlimited cable car rides onboard Singapore Cable Car Sky Network!
This is how the digital membership card looks like. At $39, the 1-year Faber Licence offers a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment benefits and discounted staycations all-year round. It also provides one of the most generous privileges for diners, with members enjoying 20% off at F&B outlets at Faber Peak Singapore, including Dusk Restaurant & Bar and Arbora as well as Good Old Days located on Sentosa.
Psst: You can buy Singapore Cable Car tickets for your family members at 50% off! Actually, it is 50% off for Sentosa Merlion, Wings of Time and a lot more!
Registration and payment can be easily done on your phone at member.onefabergroup.com. You can view all the membership privileges in the web app too!
After registering for the membership, we checked in to Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, the room wasn’t the only item that I was pleasantly surprised with. They went the extra mile to prepare a birthday cake! It’s my favourite flavor somemore! I couldn’t feel more pampered with their services. Nice one nailing my very first birthday cake of the year, lovely people from the team of Amara Sanctuary! *kisses*
I knew time was tight so I spare no time checking out the room and facilities before shooting out of the hotel to catch the planned activities.
Nonetheless, a quick word for the room: Apart from the captivating white colonial architecture, the room is extremely huge. As you walk past the bed, you will be invited with a pleasing view of the bathtub that promises a comforting night after a lethargic day. Both James & I took turns to soak ourselves in the tub for a one good hour at night. Not that the tub wasn’t enough to accommodate the size of two adults, we just selfishly wanted some private time with the bathtubs ourselves!
Another favourite location of the room would be the balcony. It overlooks over to the infinity lap pool, which span right next to Mother Nature! The room just gives us layers and layers of comfort close to not only nature but also our heart!
To stop us from becoming HANGRY, we took Bus A from the hotel to ‘Imbiah Lookout Station’ where we have to take a short cable car ride over to Arbora Restaurant, which is located at Faber Peak. Do note that if you are traveling to Faber Peak, you will have to travel by the Mount Faber Line. Rest assured that the instructions are pretty intuitive as long as you keep a lookout for the signboards.
The Singapore Cable Car brought back much memories as James and I dined in one before during one of our Valentine’s! Maybe even more memories for him as he did a shoot for them before as a talent to promote Cable Car Sky Dining. Lol. I love Cable Car rides as it never fails to disconnect me from reality!
It was a quick 7-10 minutes ride to Arbora (previously known as Spuds & Aprons). They rebranded themselves on October this year.
The food & services were on par. Par as in GOOD! I wished I had another stomach to try a few more of their mains. I am a super avid pasta lover and it is no surprise I would order their pasta without much consideration. But that also means that my expectation of pasta are super high! Nonetheless, they did not disappoint as the texture of the noodle was to my liking; chewy yet not being too hard.
Best part, the food was not too expensive; we had 3 mains & 1 side for $103 in total and what’s more, you can enjoy 20% off the total bill with Faber Licence! If you are looking for somewhere romantic to bring your date to, I would strongly recommend Arbora. You do not have to travel into Sentosa for them. Just drive up to Faber Peak on Mount Faber and for those that do not drive, you can take the Singapore Cable Car up from Harbourfront Tower 2. With Faber Licence, you can enjoy unlimited cable car rides year-long!
When we were done settling our bills, the restaurant surprised me with more cakes! To be more exact, four different flavor of cakes! Sinful but all I can feel is bliss! Not only do they have good services, they are constantly smiling. That is how service should be done! Kudos to the team of Arbora!
After filling our stomach, we went back to Sentosa via the Sentosa Cable Car Line and took the Sentosa Express to Beach Station. All ready for our Skyline Luge and Gogreen Segway! Two of the activities I wanted to try but never got to do so till that day!
Don’t you think we look cute here? We look like real life version of SuperMario Kart! Kids can also join in the Luge as there were quite a few kids who zoom past us with excitement even before we sat down on our Luge. However, you have to carry your things while you are on the Luge. So, my recommendation is not to bring too much things along with you when you are heading for the Luge! Good thing is the Luge is a fairly easy to learn activity; anyone can pick it up within matter of minutes! You are off to the roads before you even know it! Ha!
Just when I thought we have to walk all the way up for another round of Luge, the guy told us that we could actually take the Skyline up. Phew!
So we had 2 rounds of Skyline & Luge in total! Here is a snapshot of us on the Skyline! We certainly look anything but tired, don’t we?!
Moving on to Segway, I was initially quite scared as I can’t balance well. However, trainings were conducted before the actual activity to ensure that we know how to operate it. One round of Segway is approximately 800m and I am super proud to say that I did not fall nor even stop a minute on it! Only regret is that 800m is so short! I want it to be loooooonger!!!
Right before the sunset, we went over to the Sentosa Merlion. Even though I visit Sentosa on a frequent basis, I have never once gone up the Sentosa Merlion. I would say that it was quite an experience for me!
We were greeted with a 5-minute show, followed by a learning journey and then, up the lift to the Merlion’s mouth & head gallery! We attempted some jumping shots there with the beautiful coastline of Singapore straits but we failed. Lol! But what was successful was my patriotism towards Singapore after the session! So proud to be a Singaporean!
Everyone who enters is also given a little GOLD souvenir (below).
Singapore Merlion Prosperity Coins! Keep one in your wallet so that your lady luck will follow you all the way! I must say they were pretty well made. So much so I would really keep one in a safety deposit box just to always remember this day!
For dinner, we had ‘Good Old Days’ as it was right beside the show “Wings of Time”. We went over for the 7.40pm show. Do not worry if you miss the 7.40pm show as there will be another show at 8.40pm 🙂
Sit back and relax while you enjoy the show that comprises of beautiful lights, sound, lasers and even fireworks! To be honest, there are just so many thrilling stuff that even though my body was exhausted but my mind was still as awake as the start of the day!
We concluded our day with a good meal at Good Old Days where local delights like Chicken Rice, Laksa and double boiled soup were served. The restaurant is located beside Wings of Time, and right infant of iFly!
If you have a day to spare, you can follow my itinerary and be a tourist in Sentosa for a day. Just make sure you sign up for your Faber License Membership before you go in!
Enjoy 20% off membership fees with the following promo codes
Individual Membership @ $31.20/year (U.P. $39): MAYBELINE20IND
Family Membership @ $108/year (U.P. $135): MAYBELINE20FAM
Valid until 31 Dec 2018.
New Detailing Product at Supremo Car Detailer – CQUARTZ Finest Reserve
Author: James AwyonhPost-CQUARTZ Treatment Package (3 Years) Review
Still remember my last post on Supremo Car Detailer? That was almost 3 years back when I first got my new car (Mazda 6 White – Executive).
Being a shrewd car owner who is extremely particular about my car’s exterior, I immediately sent it down for their signature <CQUARTZ Treatment Package>.
Do you guys agree that time is required for us to review how the product would hold up for at least 2-3 years before I can pen a fair and objective assessment?
Now, I can be super confident in claiming that their CQUARTZ Treatment Package does hold up to its promise of keeping my car dust- & water- resistant! During this period of 3 years, I only went down 2 times as the product was able to hold so well.
In fact, after these 3 years, I still get occasional comments from friends & acquaintances that giving a shock look when I say that “it is already 3 years old”, proving that the exterior has been well maintained by the products.
New Product – 2018 CQUARTZ Finest Reserve
This time around, Wayne (the Boss) called me up and shared with me excitedly that there is a new and even more advanced product : <CQUARTZ Finest Reserve>.
I went down without second thoughts; all ready to put my car in the confident hands of Wayne again.
Process
The process started off with Application of <CarPro IronX Decontamination> spray on rims and entire exterior body of the car.
For added decontamination, they sprayed TriX to further ensure that no residual contaminants are left, at the same time removing any and all road Tars from the car body.
Blending the iron removing power of Iron-X with the tar-dissolving capabilities of Tar-X. CarPro TRIX ensure total vehicle decontamination.
Perfect for time-pressed DIY or professional detailers, TRIX’s pH-balanced (pH-7) formula safely dissolves both organic and inorganic fallout in 1-step; thus streamlining the detailing process and saving time and money on full details.
The purple colouration (below image) is due to the presence of those iron fillings and contaminants.
Next, I would say this is as close as your car getting winter in Singapore with a <Full Snow foam wash> using <CarPro Reset Shampoo>.
Reset Shampoo was developed as the perfect partner to nanotechnology sealants and coatings with cleaning properties tailored to their unique needs.
Reset utilizes Intelligent pH Surfactants, which feature the strength of an alkaline cleaner whilst remaining pH-neutral in solution, and helps to break down dirt and traffic films in order to maintain the coating’s hydrophobicity.
Following on, a 4-Step paint Correction to remove Fine Scratches, Swirls, marks and stains.
The polishing compounds used are namely Scholl concepts, Menzerna, Carpro Essence (image below).
After paint correction is completed, another wash was given before CarPro Eraser Wipe
down before applying Paint Protection products.
CarPro Eraser is an intensive cleaner to remove oils, silicones, and polishing dust from all hard vehicle surfaces to ensure maximum bonding performance of protection products, including the CQuartz line of Nanotechnology coatings.
Paint Protection Products on the exterior body used: [NEW 2018 Cquartz Finest Reserve + Gliss]
Backed by a 3-Year CarPro Certified Warranty, CQuartz Finest Reserve is an extremely complex hybrid blend of Silicon oxide-infused epoxy nano particles.
This Next-Gen technology utilizes an advanced hybrid nano structural composition, which bridges the gap between ceramic and organic materials creating an extremely high gloss, dense nano-coat! Additionally, this results in an extremely durable, thick coating with advances in a variety of attributes and unlike anything that has come before it.
With GLISS, CarPro brought new advances in nanotechnology to bare and designed an all-new hyper-smooth, hyper-glossy, and easy to apply ceramic nano coating that excels as a top-coat for all CQuartz coatings! This incredible next-gen coating serves multiple purposes and even excels as a stand-alone paint protection and enhancement system with a HYPER slick surface that will make your jaw drop!
One of the reason why I still stick on religiously with Supremo Detailing is their rigorous attention to detail ; they would go the extra mile to tailor-fit various top notch products for respective part of the car. For instances, for the Glasses / Windows (they utilizes the FlyBy Forte), Rims (they uses Cquartz dLux) & Interior Leather (they uses the Cquartz leather).
Just to give you a glimpse on what I mean. Even for those areas which are too minute to take notice…
See the effect post CQUARTZ Dlux on the rims!
After all applications are done, an IR curing lamp is used to cure and set the coating in. Voila!
My 3 year old car looking even better than I first bought it! Don’t you think so?
If you are keen to find out more, feel free to go down and look for Wayne! Additional information as stated below.
Location:
Supremo Car Detailer Pte Ltd
7 Soon Lee Street
#02-01
S627608
Website & IG:
www.supremocar.com
www.facebook.com/supremocar
http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant_reviews.php?MID=15155
IG: supremocar
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