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This was our fourth time catching production by Andsoforthjr (since 2017) and I do come with very high expectations as their shows had always been memorable especially from the eyes of my precious kids – there is nothing quite like this in Singapore.

Taking a trip back to 2017, we had our very first unforgettable immersive experience  with Wonderland exploring all the characters of Alice in Wonderland. In 2018, they explored the stories by brother Grimm’s through Tales of Grimmsneyland Then they went big with 22 Stories, a massive sets of 22 Stories and many hours of fun like no other but I missed the more intimate settings like the previous 2 installments. 

With this year almost ending (we watched a grand total of 1 show that was in January),   I am so glad there is 2020 edition and a live event (frankly I had quite enough of virtual experiences at the comfort of home). They are back to the intimate setting (same location as the first 2 installments) with single theme immersive experience and if you have missed the previous immersive productions for kids, this year’s Around the World in 80 days has set the bar so high, that even myself  who had been to their sets in the past 3 years, I am so impressed and blown away and waiting to reread the classic all over again. 

Analysing the famous classic by Jules Verne, there is no better time to explore the topic of travel (I am having huge cabin fever no thanks to Covid) for some bitter sweet nostalgia. Following the journey of Phileas Fogg as he try to win a wager through 5 locations and experience (kids edition, the adult dinner edition has 2 more locations):

Location and Experience 1:

The set looking just like in the 19th century, West End Theatre in London, as the narrator tells the story of Phileas Fogg especially for the young and some old (like my husband) who has not read the classic, and the kids get experience handling money and purchasing their own tickets at a ticket booth. 

Location and Experience 2:

On board The Mongolia as the ship travelled from Suez to Mumbai, in a replica ship cabin completed with ropes and candeliers, my kids learnt some sailors’ language and learn to tie a sailor’s knot!

Location and Experience 3:

Arriving in Mumbai, India and through the jungles of Calcutta , we got to see life sized elephant puppet and 3-d craft provided (this is to be done at home)

 Location and Experience 4 (my personal favourite):

In the Kowloon Canton Railway in Hong Kong , complete with Chinese music streaming into the cabin and the experience of a moving set using video projection. For the brief moment of 15 minutes, I actually momentarily thought that I was in a train but the moment ended too briefly (making me realized how much I have miss travelling). The kids get to learn a write on a postcard and Victorian language. 

Location and Experience 5:

Arriving in the coal mine of Japan, to pay homage to coal which were the main sources of energy for transportation in the past and this was the very fuel that allowed Phileas Fogg to travel around the world. The kids did charcoal sketching and also played with shadow. 

I shall not spoil it too much here as this was a wholesome experience bringing a classic to life from a workshop perspective, still very immersive in nature, the amazing narrators who brought the each location, story and experience alive especially to the young one and credit definitely goes to the amazing set (no detail spared), the best of Andsoforthjr doing this classic its due honour. After the show, my husband said that he now must read the classic and each kid had their own favourite location and experience. I am also hoping this would be  a great introduction for my older kids to pick up the classic even if it is the abridged version. We booked the afternoon slot and it was just the perfect post exam family bonding for my family (not weather dependent too). With no travel in sight, in the words of my kids we “travelled” the world in 1 afternoon. 

I do have more video on my IGS, however, if you would really keep the elements of suspense, surprise and experience it for the first time with your kids, I prefer you not to unless you are sitting on the fence and wanting to know more. 

Weekends from now to 20 Dec ( numerous slots but cap at 10 pax per slot) 

$48/pax 

For Ages: 3 to 10

Parent or adult must accompany children who are 7 and below.
All attendees are required to purchase tickets.
Children 2 and below come for $1

Duration: 75mins

Book here, some weekends are already sold out.  

I have a big fan of Sudio and had own many Sudio wireless earphones. It was Sudio that introduce me to the world of wireless earphones. This time I will be reviewing the Sudio TOLV  earphones. 

At first sight

Having own a pink and navy green earphones from different Sudio models, I opted for the white edition as this will be used by my husband mainly – so a more gender neutral colour, else I will pick another pink earphones (just joking). It was not a pure white, but a tinge of rose gold to break the overall white monotony – truly a beauty! The charging case is really small and compact, easily fitting any men’s pocket and small handbag.  

Using it

Just like the Sudio ETT, it is an automatic switch on and pairing upon removal from case, super idiot proof ( I am quite a technical noob) , it was super easy to pair unlike the older model like the Niva which was more 2-step. This pair has an amazing 35 hours battery life, means I can watch almost the entire K-drama series without charging! So much battery power for such small earphones – truly amazing technology. 

Loving it

The sound quality is amazing as always, I had my Korean drama OST playing as I typed on this blog, really no complain even though I am not an audiophile, I can definitely tell a good and crisp sound streaming to my ears! The audio quality of Sudio products has always been its selling point and of course its nifty design –  fashionable and functional! You have to own a pair to truly appreciate Sudio at its best. 

Specs:

-35 hours of battery life, 7 hours in a single charge

-New graphene driver for top notch sound quality

-Automatic pairing

-Available in 6 colours – white, black, green, anthracite, pink & pastel blue

-Siri & Google assistant compatible

As always with all Sudio products, it comes with free worldwide shipping, 3 years international warranty and 30 days no questions asked return policy.

Sudio TOLV comes in 6 colours –  white, black, green, anthracite (this is unique gender neutral colour as well), pink (my all time favourite) & pastel blue and retailing at SGD149 (before the 35% discount)

And for 2 upcoming promotions in November, you can get any Sudio products at an amazing discount of 35% (that is less than SGD 100!) by quoting my discount code mypreciouzkids35. 

Only limited to the 11.11 Campaign November 4 to 11 and Black Friday November 23 to 30 ! Mark the days on your calendar if you want to cart yourself this awesome set! 

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If you have seen how much I adore my Gaston Luga Biten 15″  (see my review here) , I had to hold my breath when I saw Gaston Luga launch a more compact version of the Gaston Luga Biten 15″  in 13″ size in October and 1 new colourway- Hawthorn Pink, it was love at first sight !

I have been using Gaston Luga Biten 15″  for the past 2 months and totally loved its functionality, super light, chic, stylish. I didn’t think it was that big (though it is the second biggest GL bag) but in comparison the newly launched Gaston Luga Lillen 13″ , the latest evolution is definitely more compact and sized perfectly for ladies especially for city trips (perhaps for overseas travel the Biten would still be the preferred choice as it is bigger in capacity)

They do have the same colour way as the Biten and 1 more – the super sweet Hawthorn Pink, I was lamenting how come the Biten didn’t come in pink and it was as if Gaston Luga had heard me and launched the PERFECT back pack for me!

Here are all the similar awesome features that Gaston Luga Lillen 13″  has , the exact same as Biten 15″ except for 2 salient differences –  sizing and the design of its front pocket

The same 5 awesome features just like the Biten

1. A dedicated outer compartment for my laptop

Can you believe my laptop has its own compartment, it is not with main compartment? How convenient is it that I can easily reach for my laptop if I need to do last minute work while waiting for my boarding. I don’t have to fumble those the main compartment before i can reach out to my laptop. They have also cleverly added a compartment in the main compartment which can also be use to store laptop but I would prefer the outside compartment any time. Fits all 13″ laptops so most laptop will be able to fit in. 

2. Slip-over Luggage strap

Anyone who travel for work know how handy is this. The one feature that sold the Biten to me was slip-over luggage strap for easy travelling! And now they added the Lillen to feature this strap too. This is a must have feature for work travel – so I can either carry it or have my trolley luggage carry it!

3. Hand-carry version

The other feature that sold this model to me is the double hand-carry straps. So besides carrying on my bag, on days when the bag doesn’t contain a laptop or heavy barang-barang (malay for goods), I could easily hand carry the Lillen instead back carry for a different feel and style! How versatile!

4. Great fit, durable and almost water proof
Made of polyester,  it is light and smooth to touch, and my water test, the water didn’t seep in. The bag comes with padded strap for comfort and weight distribution.

5. Functional yet super stylish

Something may look good and stylist but failed in its functionality. This is not the case with all Gaston Luga backpacks. Besides the more basic colours, they decided to add Hawthorn Pink for the ladies market. Functional part of this – front pocket and 2 side pockets to hold your water bottles and for easy access.

Size comparison to the GL Biten

I have not tested the GL Biten for overseas travel but I can attest for its functionality and use in my own city tripes as I brought my laptop out sometimes to do work outside of home setting, while waiting for my kids to finish work, etc. I see the same for Lillen and in comparison, this is a more compact and stylish backpack for the ladies for sure!

So I will probably loan my Biten to my husband and do bag twinning with him using my Lillen. But once I am back to my overseas work travels, I will have him hand back over the Biten.If you are a true blue pink fan like me, you can select a pink Wallet BORS which comes free with every backpack purchase and get pink GL Toiletries bag at 50% off too. 

I have done up a packing video to show despite its compact size, it does fit all my laptop, knick knacks and much more! 

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After a rewarding term with Heart Studio (read all about it here), small C is back for a second term, in his own word his FAVOURITE time of the week. During the term break, he will count the day till the opening of the new term and reminds me to send him to Heart Studio .

For all the classes he has, this was truly his favourite , in fact, I can see all their students are all a happy lot from my weekly short visit when picking up small C, so much joy and laughter indulging in art and painting. One of the biggest reasons is their super passionate art teachers – each and every one of them – they really teach from the heart and totally adore each and every student. Even though only Teacher Jay teaches small C, the other teachers also know small C by name, he really feels at home at Heart Studio. 

A term consists of 10 lessons which  is divided into 3 different projects – 2 4-week projects and a 2-week drawing (for technical skills). For the first art project of the final term for 2020, the Little Dali were drawing plant – cactus/cacti/succulents. 

As with the other projects, the first week was exploration of the theme of the subject matter- cactus and all its various forms and sizes through initial sketching and exploration. The art teacher will share fun facts, and anything under the sun about the theme of the project. 

The proper work begins in week 2, where the real art work begins to take shape – choosing the type and sizes of pot, cactus and painting the background. As in most adult, I will just go with shades of green for the cactus, but kids are often more adventurous, small  C’s cacti were of the most interesting colour combinations.

Week by week, you will see the art work culminate to a master piece truly done by the child himself – no handholding, no dictating what is the right colour or how it should be drawn. The emphasis is purely on  proper development of motor skills,  self-expression and creativity.

Here is another masterpiece done and completed by small C at 5 years and 4 months. 

Do continue to follow small C’s journey with an art studio which teaches from the heart – Heart Studio as I will share it on IG highlights every Sunday morning, small C’s favourite time of the entire week!

If you are thinking of enrolling your child at an art studio or looking for holiday art classes,  look no further, details are as below. 

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One can never have too many pillows in their bed/bedroom. Just like the hotel beds which can have multiple pillow of different hardness and feel, I loved to be surrounded by many pillows.  For the one pillow that I spend 8 hours a day sleeping on, I do ensure that it is one that allows me to have a good sleep through out the night. 

Born from years of intensive research and multiple sleep trials, Sigmund Home’s Ergo Foam Tencel Pillow comes with many good reviews online so I had to try it for myself. I had been sleeping on it for the past week and all I can say is that I slept like a baby and waking up with zero ache or stiff shoulder. This is an illustration of a correct sleeping position whereby the spine must straight. 

What makes Sigmund Home’s Ergo Foam Tencel Pillow superior over the other pillows in the market. 

1. Support – giving personalised ergonomic comfort by using Visco-elastic cells that allow the pillow to mould perfectly to your neck and shoulders. I will post a video on this on my IG post. I would say that the hardness is medium firm , which helps to maintain my neck straight for a restorative sleep 
2. Cooling – especially in our humid and climate (and I dont have a habit of sleeping in an air-conditioned room, the advanced airflow technology makes me feel cool thorough the night

If you ever are looking for a new pillow to replace your old ones or have not been having a restful sleep to check this out from Sigmund Home . They offer same-day 1-hour express delivery so that you will get your pillow almost immediately on the same day . 

Besides pillows, Sigmund Home is also well known for its range of competitively priced mattresses, all comes with 120-day sleep trial and 15-year warranty. 

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Halcyon Building

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Mondays to Saturdays: 10 am to 7 pm, including Public Holidays

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My family loves steamboat/hotpot – especially my kids. We get to order only the ingredients that we love to cook in the soup base. As in previous year, we always celebrated my in-laws joint birthday celebrations at a famous hotpot restaurant. However, due to the 5-pax limit regulation, I tried to enquire if we could sit at adjacent or neighbouring tables at our favourite hotpot restaurant knowing that we cannot sit on the same table. The staff at the restaurant went on to tell me the tables must be far apart to avoid mingling – true story! So I know that celebrating at our favourite hotpot restaurant would not be possible for this year. 

This invitation couldn’t come at a better timing as I was resolute to find a worthy replacement – why have I not thought about bring the steamboat experience at the comfort of home, minus the hassle of simmering the broth and doing the marketing.  Weekends are the busiest days for me, and I do not want to trouble my in-laws to do the marketing (as its their birthday celebrations) so this is really the best possible solution -reliving our enjoyable hotpot experience but for this year, it will be in the comfort of home, my own dining table of accommodating my family of 8.

Why Steamboat Delivery? 

Steamboat Delivery is resolute  to provide a complete steamboat experience to any location in Singapore without an electrical plug or even a pot needed at your end. 

With over 30 years of culinary experience working in restaurants of different regions in the world, their head chefs put together the winning recipes behind every broth. As the soup base is the most important element in a steamboat experience,  each of their superior broth needs to be simmered on low fire for a minimum of 8 hours daily. Using only premium ingredient, the cooking process brings out all the flavours of the herbs and ingredients (without losing its nutrients) bringing out the unforgettable taste.  They have 4 soup bases to choose from – premium collagen, kimchi, sichuan mala and pork tonkotsu. I had a tough time choosing as I wanted to try it all!! 

They provide the freshest ingredients or else they replace it FOR FREE! 

Beside an excellent soup base and the freshest ingredients, another important element to the steamboat experience is the sauces, Their signature sauces come complimentary with every order –  goma shoyu, homemade sambal sauce and thai chilli sauce.  You can also order add on more sauces like the Yuzu Ponzu sauce and the Signature Sha Cha sauce at a small top -up.

What if you do not your own steamboat pot? With Steamboat Delivery, they even provide portable (and reusable) gas stove and pots to have steamboat parties anywhere and everywhere without an electrical plug. 

I do not want to spend hours labouring to cook the soup base, doing the marketing, cleaning and washing the ingredients and I still need to buy off-the-shelves sauces or worst, concoct some chilli sauce on my end. I am not fantastic cook and weekends are the busiest days of the entire week so this is my contribution to the celebrations, by ordering Steamboat Delivery 

And if you even want to remove the hassle of ordering ala-carte, they have premium sets cater to all party sizes up to 8 to 10 pax which was what I did – I ordered the super value set as I have 4 kids and my inlaws are pretty small eaters. It is free 90- Minute delivery island wide for order above SGD100. 

Even though I am allowed to order 2 different soup bases, I ordered the same soup base- premium collagen soup given that I do not owned a dual steamboat pot. The broth was full of flavours and all my kids finished all the soup!  All ingredients came fresh and even the premium collagen soup base, they had wolfberries packed for us to add into the soup. 

I love the sauces that came free with every order. What makes this year’s experience better than previous years, we are having it in the comfort of home for as long as we want (no need safe entry, no need to queue or wait for our turn), with zero preparation and minimal washing, just the bowl and the cutleries.

They even provide rice and korean noodle for those who need some carbo in their diet and drinks and fruits to end the meal. 

We totally enjoyed having this hassle-free steamboat experience in the comfort of  my own home all thanks to Steamboat Delivery and especially in times like this when my family of 8 cannot sit on the same table for a good steamboat dinner.  

For more recommendation, check out 8 Best Steamboat Delivery in Singapore 

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I value good quality of air and sleep for my kids as they have a long day of school and afterschool activities on weekday hence good quality of sleep and air is of utmost importance. Whatever means and ways that can improve air and sleep quality are high on my agenda. I did my research and my research lead me to Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier.

If you have not heard of Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier , I will love to introduce to you the sleekest air purifier in Singapore by giving you 7 reasons why this is THE AIR PURIFIER for you! 

1. Filters 99.97% of all airborne particles

Using its 3-in1 true HEPA  (high-efficiency particulate air) filter that filters out 99.97% of all air-borne particles such as PM2.5, viruses, allergens, dust and more.

The 3 in 1 HEPA filter  -1st filter which is a pre filter to intercept large suspended particles, 2nd filter H13 HEPA filter to remove micron particles and block bacteria and 3rd filter  – Activated  Carbon -remove odour from the air, absorb formaldehyde. 

There is a ParticleCount Sensor™ that measures PM2.5 particles in the air, in real-time in the panel. The useful LED light of the air purifier changes according to the air quality, so I am always aware of the air quality (you can also see it via the Smart Life apps (more on that below). 

2. Cover a large up to 80 m2 using its 360 structural design  

Thanks to its 360  degree structural design, the Cosmo Prime also covers a large area of up to 80m2 to increase air filtration efficiency. It covers the average household’s kitchen, living room, bedrooms and toilets , perfect for pet owners too!  

3. Super silent at almost a whisper at 20dB   

Equipped with the SilentMotor-VX™ , means its sound level is almost at a whisper at 20dB which means it is so quiet, you’d forget it was even there. This is very important to enhance your sleep experience!

4. Anion Mode releases healthy anions into the surrounding  

Besides filtering, this product also releases anions on Anion Mode. Anions are usually abundant in forests, waterfalls and the like, and it enhances immunity, alleviates allergies and promotes deep sleep.

5. Pleasant Blue Night light for better sleep 

I especially love the blue night light, it is not purely for aesthetic reasons but blue night light to proven to enhance sleep experience and quality. 

6. Controllable through an app with wifi 

I am so impressed that nowadays devices are so smart that it is controllable through an app via wifi, this means I can turn on and off the air purifier without going into the boys’ room.  I can also monitor the air quality from Smart Life app on my phone, change mode, timer, virtually all the settings in the control panel can be done via the apps. 

7. Compact and sleek design 

Measuring 49.7cm x 27cm x 30.3cm, the Cosmo is compact but twice as powerful, much more compact that more purifier in the market. Its sleek design matches any interior layout without compromising your ID overall look and feel.

I am very pleased with the addition of Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier  in my home as  now my boys sleeps in a more conducive environment – cleaner air and a night light which also enhances sleep quality! Try it out for your home as they have a  no- question- asked 20-day trial.

Currently it is an a promotional price of  SGD 399 which 26% off  its original retail price of SGD 538 and comes with first free HEPA filter. For subsequent replacement of their proprietary filter, it is at a cost $130, which you can order through the same website. It is also recommended for you to change the 3-in-1 HEPA filter every 12-18 months, depending on air quality and usage. Every order comes with 5-year warranty, free same-day delivery.

For more recommendation, check out 7 Best Air Purifiers in Singapore 

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Shepherd pies is pretty new to my family and even myself personally as we don’t really see it on the menu at western restaurants. So it was really good to expose my kids to new variety of food whether or not it is to their liking or not. Never try never know. 

Before I go into Shepherds Pie SG signature pies,

Here is the review for their latest offerings on the menu,

Sienna’s Traditional Lasagna (Triplo Cheese)

I totally regretted ordering a single serving of Lasagna as my girl who is a big pasta lover loved the Sienna’s Traditional lasagna and couldn’t have enough of this. Voted the Best Lasagna in Singapore, (no wonder my girl loves it so much), it has layers and layers of lasagna sheets and generous serving of minced beef and showered with delectable bay leaves, oregano, and basil herbs. 100% handmade using hand-rolled lasagna sheets, and received within 60 minutes so it is as fresh as it can be! 

Noona’s Mac n Cheese

Small C’s loves mac and cheese, and this was a winner as this version has a perfect companion which is bacon to add a new texture and balance of flavour to the dish. If there is anything to fault, the top baked layer can get a bit dried and stiff if not consumed straightway (i gues you can repop it into the over or microwave for a quick heat), hence small C ate all inner layers which was moist and warm.

They use aged Parmesan and Gruyère cheese that is made from fresh cow’s milk! To balance out the , they have combined the premium smoked bacon to balance the slightly sweet Gruyère to give this super creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese. Definitely a kid’s favourite hands down!

Signature Beef with Brown Sauce Shepherd’s Pie

Frankly, I am also not too familiar with shepherd pies but since it is a signature favourite , I just had to order to try it. I like typical pies with pastry crust, so this shepherd pie was really is like the regular beef or chicken pie that I fancy blanketed with a generous amount of hand-whipped mashed potatoes. The minced beef was packed with olive, onions, and celery to bring out its flavor – truly comfort food for the soul.

It is good on its own or even better with the prepared brown sauce. My kids are not big fan of pie so this was polished by me and my husband! Now we know where to order good shepherd pies if we ever crave for a good shepherd pie!

Pizzas

I have ordered very safe pizzas – hawaiian and margherita for the kids in case some of my kids don’t fancy trying new variety of food and of course, pizza never fails. Generous servings and thin crust, my big J who is a pizza lover had more than 3 slices at 1 go, being not too adventurous in trying new food and he can never say no to pizza!

We loved the varieties we ordered from and there is a favourite for everyone in the family!

For rainy day, family dinners or just a meal you just need some comfort food for the soul, there is Shepherd’s Pie SG. It is free delivery for orders above SGD 70 and you can have warm pies. lasagna, mac n cheese at your doorsteps within 60 minutes!

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My family’s birthday celebrations are all done and dusted in the first half of the year, so I didn’t really had a valid reason to order a cake on a random day. However, I will not say NO to a decadent mao shan wang chocolate cake anytime of the year frankly! I have a sweet tooth, and so are two of my 4 kids who enjoy the sweet treat and durian too!

So what set aside Cake Delivery SG from the rest,

They are a group of bakers who have 1 common goal and vision – offering freshly baked cakes without a brick and mortar cake shop so that they can keep the cost low and focus on baking the best non-commercialised cakes.

Besides, Cake Delivery SG the only cake store that provides midnight delivery, perfect when you want to surprise your loved ones without having to hide the cake in the fridge. They also offer cake delivery guarantee, if the cake received is not in good condition or toppled.

It is free delivery for order above SGD 80 and they offer 1-hour express delivery. They also offer option to add on balloons, flowers and plush toys to accompany the cake.

A quick glance at the website, I was awed by the selection of cakes – yuzu citrus osmanthus, ondeh ondeh , biscoff cheesecake – so many unusual combinations to try but I couldn’t resist ordering my ultimate craving of all – 9.5″ Mao Shan Wang Chocolate Fudge Cake for the sweet tooth people in my family including yours truly.

Their delivery is based on 1 hour time slot hence delivery timing wise it is very precise to the hour which I appreciate.

The cake was huge and super value for money – i know many similar cakeshop will charged this cake at a much higher price. On first taste, super moist and not too sweet and once i reach the MSW layer, oh-so-heavenly – match make in heaven – chocolate and durian.

Even my non-sweet tooth kids and husband also want to try the cake as they cannot resist a full 100% chocolate. Even my only anti-durian kid enjoy the chocolate part of its (i had remove the durian layer for him).

If you ever want to order not run of mill cakes or surprise midnight delivery cake, you know who to order from !

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