Confinement food...
If you are considering to cater confinement food...
Natal Essentials (also called Buffet Paradise)
- In microwave plastic containers
- S$1,588 for 28 days, exclude early bird disc of $128
(fern)
* portion big enough for 2 to share
* tend to be delivered early at around 11+am for lunch & 4+pm for dinner. Good for early eaters
(-) Tried for a week, veges don't feel fresh and kidney/fish stinks by instantoats @Dec08
(+) food's fine & portion a lot, soup is good by autumn82 @Feb09
(+) Soup is tasty, sizing large by candy_ian @Aug09
(+) yummy and not too oily, big portions by sugarcookie @Apr09
(-) taste only passable by snowbear @Apr09
New Baby (also called "Confinement Food Catering)
- In microwavable tupperwares, stored in transparent toyogo box
(-) oily by wawa @Jan09
(-) taste like normal economy rice by JazzJewel @Jan09, tried 1 trial meal
(-) soup diluted, food very little by Oppsgal @Mar09
(-) portion too little by mrswendykhoo @Jul09, tried 1 trial meal
(-) oily and fish not fresh by LynetteLoh @Aug09
i-Host
- In tingkats
(+) portion ok, remember to ask for less oil
Chili Padi
- In tingkats
- Tel: Stephanie 9238 3621; Patricia 9237 1718
- $1,568 for 28 days for lunch + dinner; trial @ $28
First Delight Catering
- Tel: 6348 2528
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Online Shopping
Littlethinkies (include normal postage)
- Destin Creamy/Original Diaper Rash Ointment 4 oz, $10
- Baby Blanket Faces Sunblock Lotion for Babies SPF 45+, 3oz/ 60ml $12.50
- Baby Blanket Sunblock Lotion for Babies SPF 50+, 6 oz/ 177 ml $16.00
- California Baby Calendula Cream 2oz/ 60g $18 (c 14)
- Earth's Best Toddler Toothpaste 1.6 oz with gum brush $9.8 (6 mths to 3 yr old)
- Orajet Toddler Training Toothpaste 1.5 oz, $8
- Spiffies Baby Toothwipes, 20pc $11
- Vicks BabyRub Soothing Comfort for Babies Ointment 50g, $9.5
- Blue Egg Standard Breastmilk Storage Bages 25pcs, $10
x Sugar Bubbles (free delivery for orders >= $30)
(fern)
* emailed and no response. colleague tried to order but no response as well
- Fruit & Vege Wash 1210ml refill pack, $7.80 (bottle washer)
agapebabies
- Lansionah breaskmilk storage bags, 50 pieces S$19.70
Littlethinkies (include normal postage)
- Destin Creamy/Original Diaper Rash Ointment 4 oz, $10
- Baby Blanket Faces Sunblock Lotion for Babies SPF 45+, 3oz/ 60ml $12.50
- Baby Blanket Sunblock Lotion for Babies SPF 50+, 6 oz/ 177 ml $16.00
- California Baby Calendula Cream 2oz/ 60g $18 (c 14)
- Earth's Best Toddler Toothpaste 1.6 oz with gum brush $9.8 (6 mths to 3 yr old)
- Orajet Toddler Training Toothpaste 1.5 oz, $8
- Spiffies Baby Toothwipes, 20pc $11
- Vicks BabyRub Soothing Comfort for Babies Ointment 50g, $9.5
- Blue Egg Standard Breastmilk Storage Bages 25pcs, $10
x Sugar Bubbles (free delivery for orders >= $30)
(fern)
* emailed and no response. colleague tried to order but no response as well
- Fruit & Vege Wash 1210ml refill pack, $7.80 (bottle washer)
agapebabies
- Lansionah breaskmilk storage bags, 50 pieces S$19.70
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Disposable Diapers...
Mamy Poko
* CK (the provision store...NOT tangs!) selling S$15.95 for NB52 i.e. 31 cents each
* NTUC promo (May10) selling S$19.95 for S72 (28 cents) & M66 (30 cents)
* good and comfortable looking. Tape is restickable and won't stick on clothes/baby. Cutting on the bigger end
(+) very good and can hold urine and poo well. chillychino @May10
PetPet
* looks comfy and leg gathers fits well, low price
* Cutting on the small side
(+) Good and cheap, value for $ but the tape is a bit strong and sticky. Chillychino @May10
Pampers
- Good absorbancy, thin and light, soft.
- Downside is that they're expensive. About $0.45 per piece
Nepia
- Has an indicator like Pampers but absorbancy is not as good
- The cut is bigger so if your baby is big, you can try this brand
- It's also sold in NTUC though can be bought from their online site and it was delivered to my doorstep. About $0.25 per piece if order online
(+) Similar to Pamper Stages, absorbs well, cottony soft & has blue indicator lines
Goon
Huggies Ultra
- Really prevents nappy rash
- Expensive
(+) Very good absorbency, thick and soft
(-) Too thick, afraid will be too warm
Huggies Dry Comfort
- Good absorbency
- Wait for promotion to buy. Usually promotion is at Cold Storage and Shop N Save where they sell 2 packs for $31+.
- If you need a bigger cutting, you can also try Huggies Pull-ups. Their cutting is slightly bigger and it's stretchable at the sides
Dryers
(fern)
* the sticky tape tend to stick on baby's legs, unlike MamyPoko which does not
* sticky tapes less re-usable, less convenient in checking if time to change nappies
Drypo
* attractive price of $9.95 for 64 pieces of S
* truly no frills, don't look as comfortable as MamyPoko
* need to adjust the diaper properly, otherwise urine always leaks
* sticky tapes less re-usable, less convenient in checking if time to change nappies
Fitti
(-) sticky tape is difficult to use and material isn't soft
Pureen
* S66 for S$11.99 i.e. each 18.2 cents
(-) so so only, chillychino @May10
EQ Baby
* S40 for S$8.15 i.e. each 20.4 cents
Mamy Poko
* CK (the provision store...NOT tangs!) selling S$15.95 for NB52 i.e. 31 cents each
* NTUC promo (May10) selling S$19.95 for S72 (28 cents) & M66 (30 cents)
* good and comfortable looking. Tape is restickable and won't stick on clothes/baby. Cutting on the bigger end
(+) very good and can hold urine and poo well. chillychino @May10
PetPet
* looks comfy and leg gathers fits well, low price
* Cutting on the small side
(+) Good and cheap, value for $ but the tape is a bit strong and sticky. Chillychino @May10
Pampers
- Good absorbancy, thin and light, soft.
- Downside is that they're expensive. About $0.45 per piece
Nepia
- Has an indicator like Pampers but absorbancy is not as good
- The cut is bigger so if your baby is big, you can try this brand
- It's also sold in NTUC though can be bought from their online site and it was delivered to my doorstep. About $0.25 per piece if order online
(+) Similar to Pamper Stages, absorbs well, cottony soft & has blue indicator lines
Goon
Huggies Ultra
- Really prevents nappy rash
- Expensive
(+) Very good absorbency, thick and soft
(-) Too thick, afraid will be too warm
Huggies Dry Comfort
- Good absorbency
- Wait for promotion to buy. Usually promotion is at Cold Storage and Shop N Save where they sell 2 packs for $31+.
- If you need a bigger cutting, you can also try Huggies Pull-ups. Their cutting is slightly bigger and it's stretchable at the sides
Dryers
(fern)
* the sticky tape tend to stick on baby's legs, unlike MamyPoko which does not
* sticky tapes less re-usable, less convenient in checking if time to change nappies
Drypo
* attractive price of $9.95 for 64 pieces of S
* truly no frills, don't look as comfortable as MamyPoko
* need to adjust the diaper properly, otherwise urine always leaks
* sticky tapes less re-usable, less convenient in checking if time to change nappies
Fitti
(-) sticky tape is difficult to use and material isn't soft
Pureen
* S66 for S$11.99 i.e. each 18.2 cents
(-) so so only, chillychino @May10
EQ Baby
* S40 for S$8.15 i.e. each 20.4 cents
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Pram/StrollerTook me a while to figure out what's the difference between pram and stroller...
Pram is more for newborns and infants before they can sit. Stroller is for babies who can more or less sit up. Typically, what we see in the market are "prams which can be converted to strollers", however these tend to be must heavier and bulkier. Bought the yellow/orange one (-->) .
Think that later on will buy a stroller-only one..so that can get one at 5kg or lighter. The one on the right is 8kg by the way...heavy! But got it 2nd-hand from a super pretty young lady with a 1 year old son@ $100....her waist is only half the size of my pre-pregnant waist!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Buying a Stroller...
Safety:
For small babies , it is important to have a 5-point harness as the baby may slip from any direction.
Material:
Singapore weather can be warm for the baby. Check that the material is comfortable for the baby to sit on.
Washable:
It will be good if the pram can be removed easily, and machine washable. Quick dry material will also be useful, for some of the babies are extremely dependent on their only pram.
Single handed manipulation:
It will be good if you can push the pram with a single hand (and not sway in all different directions). Most of the prams with a single push bar can maneuver single-handedly. With a baby, you wished that you have 4 pairs of hands at times. Especially when the baby wanted you to carry, and you have only 1 hand left to push the pram.
Weight:
For most Singaporean small size mothers, weight may be a concern.
Easy to open and close:
Getting the pram in and out of the storage, or car, may be irritating. Ensure the mechanism for opening and closing the pram is intuitive and easy.
Shade:
Consider the size of the shade to cover the lights from the ceiling (of the malls) and the sun (especially if you like to take your baby out for a stroll in the sunset). Some prams can change the pushbar from front facing to backfacing. This will be useful to avoid the sun that shines straight into your baby's face.
Able to lie down flat:
Small babies sleep for a long time. Allowing the baby to lie down flat in the pram helps to ensure his comfort, for longer sleeps, and hence the parents' comfort too!
Leg rest:
Some babies have longer legs that may dangle uncomfortably in the midair. Choose a pram that has a good leg rest.
Safety:
For small babies , it is important to have a 5-point harness as the baby may slip from any direction.
Material:
Singapore weather can be warm for the baby. Check that the material is comfortable for the baby to sit on.
Washable:
It will be good if the pram can be removed easily, and machine washable. Quick dry material will also be useful, for some of the babies are extremely dependent on their only pram.
Single handed manipulation:
It will be good if you can push the pram with a single hand (and not sway in all different directions). Most of the prams with a single push bar can maneuver single-handedly. With a baby, you wished that you have 4 pairs of hands at times. Especially when the baby wanted you to carry, and you have only 1 hand left to push the pram.
Weight:
For most Singaporean small size mothers, weight may be a concern.
Easy to open and close:
Getting the pram in and out of the storage, or car, may be irritating. Ensure the mechanism for opening and closing the pram is intuitive and easy.
Shade:
Consider the size of the shade to cover the lights from the ceiling (of the malls) and the sun (especially if you like to take your baby out for a stroll in the sunset). Some prams can change the pushbar from front facing to backfacing. This will be useful to avoid the sun that shines straight into your baby's face.
Able to lie down flat:
Small babies sleep for a long time. Allowing the baby to lie down flat in the pram helps to ensure his comfort, for longer sleeps, and hence the parents' comfort too!
Leg rest:
Some babies have longer legs that may dangle uncomfortably in the midair. Choose a pram that has a good leg rest.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Food, food and more food...
Every nationality, race, religion, auntie, uncle has a list of "what to eat" and "what not to eat" during pregnancy...sigh...
To avoid...
- Coffee (by doctor)
- Alcohol (by doctor)
- Ginseng (by book)
- Dried Longan (by book)
- Raw food such as sashimi (by all...)
- Shark (due to mercury content)
- Stingray (by serene @ Oct2009)
- Mango (by serene @ Oct2009 supposed to thicken your blood and also increase blood pressure)
To reduce...
- Grapes (due to high sugar content, by book)
To consume...
- Lots of water
- Birdsnest @ 2nd trimester onwards
- Coconut water @ 3rd trimester. Green thailand coconuts
Every nationality, race, religion, auntie, uncle has a list of "what to eat" and "what not to eat" during pregnancy...sigh...
To avoid...
- Coffee (by doctor)
- Alcohol (by doctor)
- Ginseng (by book)
- Dried Longan (by book)
- Raw food such as sashimi (by all...)
- Shark (due to mercury content)
- Stingray (by serene @ Oct2009)
- Mango (by serene @ Oct2009 supposed to thicken your blood and also increase blood pressure)
To reduce...
- Grapes (due to high sugar content, by book)
To consume...
- Lots of water
- Birdsnest @ 2nd trimester onwards
- Coconut water @ 3rd trimester. Green thailand coconuts
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Infant Milk Powder Formula
There's so many types of infant milk powder (whether to supplement breast milk or to replace), so what types should we choose? Nevertheless, however much homework we did to try to select the "best" milk powder, it is still a matter of trial of error as the infant may react against it. Hence, it is advised to always buy a small tin to try it out first, before proceeding to bulk discounted buys..
They also can differ significantly in prices. There's a saying that the 1st child always drink the more expensive types, while 2nd/3rd/etc usually drive the less expensive ones. Due to budget lah...
* NAN HA
- recommended by pediatrician that it is closer to breast milk (babysparkz @ Oct2009)
- Nan HA (HypoAllergenic) better if infant is sensitive/ slightly lactose intolerant, vs Nan Pro (Probiotic)
- Nan HA taste a little bitter, compared to other formulas. Hence recommended to try this out first, as infants may not like the taste after consuming other formulas
* Enfalac
- Has "anti-reflux" milk if infant tends to vomit
* Karihome Goal milk
- Retail at S$23.75 for 400g. Bulk purchase available for 12 tin with 10% discount and 1 tin free i.e. S$20 each @ punggol plaza
* MAmil Gold
* Friso Gold
- recommended by (redjn @Oct2009)
- Friso Soy
* Similac
- Step 2 is heaty
* S26
- heaty
* Dumex
There's so many types of infant milk powder (whether to supplement breast milk or to replace), so what types should we choose? Nevertheless, however much homework we did to try to select the "best" milk powder, it is still a matter of trial of error as the infant may react against it. Hence, it is advised to always buy a small tin to try it out first, before proceeding to bulk discounted buys..
They also can differ significantly in prices. There's a saying that the 1st child always drink the more expensive types, while 2nd/3rd/etc usually drive the less expensive ones. Due to budget lah...
* NAN HA
- recommended by pediatrician that it is closer to breast milk (babysparkz @ Oct2009)
- Nan HA (HypoAllergenic) better if infant is sensitive/ slightly lactose intolerant, vs Nan Pro (Probiotic)
- Nan HA taste a little bitter, compared to other formulas. Hence recommended to try this out first, as infants may not like the taste after consuming other formulas
* Enfalac
- Has "anti-reflux" milk if infant tends to vomit
* Karihome Goal milk
- Retail at S$23.75 for 400g. Bulk purchase available for 12 tin with 10% discount and 1 tin free i.e. S$20 each @ punggol plaza
* MAmil Gold
* Friso Gold
- recommended by (redjn @Oct2009)
- Friso Soy
* Similac
- Step 2 is heaty
* S26
- heaty
* Dumex
Monday, October 12, 2009
Postnatal Jamu Massage
For normal delivery, you can do the massage 2 - 3 days after you discharge from hospital. For csect, either 3 - 4 weeks after discharge from hospital OR when your wound has healed properly at least
Kalimah
- A shop @ Yishun, hence you can choose for home service or have your massage done at the shop itself
Ida
- Tel: 9424 9829
- Sister-in-law of Masita, Sister of Mariam, Cousins of Suria & Zaliah
- $50 per session + 1 time $20 for cloth for wrapping
- Complimented @Jul2009 by (1) Sharon (2) Shawna
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (3) DevLina (4) LisaTan (5) babywoofie
- Complimented @Sep2009 by (6) Dianajs
- Complimented @Nov2009 by (7) swanston (8) Lim (9) elise31
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (10) AngHuiLing (11) dreams (12) EvonChan
Mas/ Masita
- Tel: 9006 8026
- $490 for 10 days post natal massage package
- $50 per session 1.5 hours - full body massage, stomach wrapping and clear blocked milk ducts
- $40 for 1.5 hr pre-natal or normal massage
- Stay Chua Chu Kang
- Complimented @ Jul2009 by (1) babypureen (2) Siti bte yadi (3) Christinalee (4) Joy (5) Sharon
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (6) bb_jul (7) cynthiadora (8) vixen mum (9) annalisa
- -ve @Dec2009 by (-1) minghui801
Origins Jamu Massage
- 10 days * 75 mins for $678
- Complimented by SiohChong @May2009 (Therapist: Mdm Lathifa)
- Complimented by cyruskitty @Aug2009 (Therapist: Mdm Khalsom)
- Complimented by babymoon @Oct2009 (Therapish: Mdm Lathifa)
Zaria
- Tel: 9449 5857
- Complimented by Cheyenne @May2009
- Complimented by asiancow @Aug2008
- Complimented by deela07 @Sep2009
Rokiah
- Tel: 9271 6091 / rrwelnes@singnet.com.sg
- From traditional & Holistic postnatal centre
- Without package $50 per session, $18 for tummy wrap cummerbund
- $420 for 7 days massage + jamu + cummerbund + 5 days baby massage
- Complimented by adlinzul @Feb2009
- Complimented by Adeline @Jul2009
- Complimented @Sep2009 by (3) AnneTay (Therapist: Emmy)
- Complimented @Nov2009 by (4) Nina (Therapist: Rokiah herself @ $70 per hr)
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (5) GraceLoh
Baby Bellies
- 7 days for $385 + $70 transport = $455
- 10 days for $530 excluding up to $10 transport per trip = $630
- Complimented by mich_liu82 @ May2009 (Therapist: Juriah)
- Complimented by Chillaxville @ Jun2009
Maya Mummy Massage
- 10 days * 90 mins for $720
Malay Postnatal Retreat
- 10 days * 75 mins for S$685
Mdm Sheda
- Tel: 94361463
- 7 days for $450 for those who are staying in hougang and ponggol area
- Complimented by Mummy5 @May2009
Farah
- Tel: 94479565
- Complimented by Satellite @ May2009
Nur
- Tel: 8251 5154
- $45 for prenatal, $55 for post natal
- Work with Ida
- Complimented @Jul2009 by (1) Bettyseah
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (2) fionasim
Yati
- Tel: 8154 4153
- 7 sessions @ $550, 90 mins each
- Pre-natal/ Javanese Massage $60 per hr
- Complimented @Apr2009 by (1) Shanaz
Leha
- Tel: 9018 1705
- $45 per hr
- Complimented by tanlengleng @Aug2009
Hana Siti
- Tel: 9193 6126
- Pre-natal $50 for 90 mins
- Post-natal 10 days $450, 90 mins for mummy, 10 mins for baby. include binder, slimming & scrub for last 2 sessions
- From Lillium
Rose
- Tel: 9787 4710
- Pre-natal $60 for 60 mins
- From Lillium
Liz
- Tel: 9175 6227
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (1) vixenlady
Tanti
- $60 per post-natal session
- $50 for 1 hr pre-natal or normal massage
- good strength, complimented by angelia286 @Dec2009
Hamida
- Complimented by ZannChan @Sep2009
Olak
- Tel: 02 012 731 1270
- $50 for 1 hr
- Complimented by camomile @Oct2009
Zilah
- Tel: 9388 5280
- 10 days for $520
- Complimented by Ivy
Christina
- Tel: 9005 3518
- Complimented by Doreen
Sadiah
- Tel: 9772 4579
- $50 per 75 mins session
- Complimented by Leah Keh @Jul09
Romah
- Tel: 9031 7331
Maya
- Tel:9169 0543
Tutik
- Tel: 9697 1378
- $400 for 7 sessions
x Mdm Siti Suriah
- Tel: 8118 2160
- 1.5 hrs post-natal massage including tummy wrap and special fat burner slimming oil and baby massage for $50
- 1 hr pre-natal or normal massage $40 an hour
- no down payment or transport fees
- complimented by siow_lee_chin @ Dec2009
- -ve by indy_kaur @ Aug2009
- Complimented by siow_lee_chin @Dec2009
x Mas
- Tel: 9084 5556, stay in Woodlands 786E
- -ve @Aug2009 by BrendaHo
x Mdm Khatijah
- Tel: 9800 1394 (9875 8762 ?)
- 1 hour per session
- $500 for package of 7 times
- +ve by LoVes @Sep2009
- +ve by stonston @ Oct2007
- +ve sha_82 @ early2009
- negative by tika @Aug2009
- negative by daisy12moo @Oct2009
- negative by Stan @Oct2009
x Latifah
- Tel: 8220 2351
- Katijah's sis in law
- +ve by tordis @Aug2009
- -ve by sha_82 @Dec2009
For normal delivery, you can do the massage 2 - 3 days after you discharge from hospital. For csect, either 3 - 4 weeks after discharge from hospital OR when your wound has healed properly at least
Kalimah
- A shop @ Yishun, hence you can choose for home service or have your massage done at the shop itself
Ida
- Tel: 9424 9829
- Sister-in-law of Masita, Sister of Mariam, Cousins of Suria & Zaliah
- $50 per session + 1 time $20 for cloth for wrapping
- Complimented @Jul2009 by (1) Sharon (2) Shawna
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (3) DevLina (4) LisaTan (5) babywoofie
- Complimented @Sep2009 by (6) Dianajs
- Complimented @Nov2009 by (7) swanston (8) Lim (9) elise31
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (10) AngHuiLing (11) dreams (12) EvonChan
Mas/ Masita
- Tel: 9006 8026
- $490 for 10 days post natal massage package
- $50 per session 1.5 hours - full body massage, stomach wrapping and clear blocked milk ducts
- $40 for 1.5 hr pre-natal or normal massage
- Stay Chua Chu Kang
- Complimented @ Jul2009 by (1) babypureen (2) Siti bte yadi (3) Christinalee (4) Joy (5) Sharon
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (6) bb_jul (7) cynthiadora (8) vixen mum (9) annalisa
- -ve @Dec2009 by (-1) minghui801
Origins Jamu Massage
- 10 days * 75 mins for $678
- Complimented by SiohChong @May2009 (Therapist: Mdm Lathifa)
- Complimented by cyruskitty @Aug2009 (Therapist: Mdm Khalsom)
- Complimented by babymoon @Oct2009 (Therapish: Mdm Lathifa)
Zaria
- Tel: 9449 5857
- Complimented by Cheyenne @May2009
- Complimented by asiancow @Aug2008
- Complimented by deela07 @Sep2009
Rokiah
- Tel: 9271 6091 / rrwelnes@singnet.com.sg
- From traditional & Holistic postnatal centre
- Without package $50 per session, $18 for tummy wrap cummerbund
- $420 for 7 days massage + jamu + cummerbund + 5 days baby massage
- Complimented by adlinzul @Feb2009
- Complimented by Adeline @Jul2009
- Complimented @Sep2009 by (3) AnneTay (Therapist: Emmy)
- Complimented @Nov2009 by (4) Nina (Therapist: Rokiah herself @ $70 per hr)
- Complimented @Dec2009 by (5) GraceLoh
Baby Bellies
- 7 days for $385 + $70 transport = $455
- 10 days for $530 excluding up to $10 transport per trip = $630
- Complimented by mich_liu82 @ May2009 (Therapist: Juriah)
- Complimented by Chillaxville @ Jun2009
Maya Mummy Massage
- 10 days * 90 mins for $720
Malay Postnatal Retreat
- 10 days * 75 mins for S$685
Mdm Sheda
- Tel: 94361463
- 7 days for $450 for those who are staying in hougang and ponggol area
- Complimented by Mummy5 @May2009
Farah
- Tel: 94479565
- Complimented by Satellite @ May2009
Nur
- Tel: 8251 5154
- $45 for prenatal, $55 for post natal
- Work with Ida
- Complimented @Jul2009 by (1) Bettyseah
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (2) fionasim
Yati
- Tel: 8154 4153
- 7 sessions @ $550, 90 mins each
- Pre-natal/ Javanese Massage $60 per hr
- Complimented @Apr2009 by (1) Shanaz
Leha
- Tel: 9018 1705
- $45 per hr
- Complimented by tanlengleng @Aug2009
Hana Siti
- Tel: 9193 6126
- Pre-natal $50 for 90 mins
- Post-natal 10 days $450, 90 mins for mummy, 10 mins for baby. include binder, slimming & scrub for last 2 sessions
- From Lillium
Rose
- Tel: 9787 4710
- Pre-natal $60 for 60 mins
- From Lillium
Liz
- Tel: 9175 6227
- Complimented @Aug2009 by (1) vixenlady
Tanti
- $60 per post-natal session
- $50 for 1 hr pre-natal or normal massage
- good strength, complimented by angelia286 @Dec2009
Hamida
- Complimented by ZannChan @Sep2009
Olak
- Tel: 02 012 731 1270
- $50 for 1 hr
- Complimented by camomile @Oct2009
Zilah
- Tel: 9388 5280
- 10 days for $520
- Complimented by Ivy
Christina
- Tel: 9005 3518
- Complimented by Doreen
Sadiah
- Tel: 9772 4579
- $50 per 75 mins session
- Complimented by Leah Keh @Jul09
Romah
- Tel: 9031 7331
Maya
- Tel:9169 0543
Tutik
- Tel: 9697 1378
- $400 for 7 sessions
x Mdm Siti Suriah
- Tel: 8118 2160
- 1.5 hrs post-natal massage including tummy wrap and special fat burner slimming oil and baby massage for $50
- 1 hr pre-natal or normal massage $40 an hour
- no down payment or transport fees
- complimented by siow_lee_chin @ Dec2009
- -ve by indy_kaur @ Aug2009
- Complimented by siow_lee_chin @Dec2009
x Mas
- Tel: 9084 5556, stay in Woodlands 786E
- -ve @Aug2009 by BrendaHo
x Mdm Khatijah
- Tel: 9800 1394 (9875 8762 ?)
- 1 hour per session
- $500 for package of 7 times
- +ve by LoVes @Sep2009
- +ve by stonston @ Oct2007
- +ve sha_82 @ early2009
- negative by tika @Aug2009
- negative by daisy12moo @Oct2009
- negative by Stan @Oct2009
x Latifah
- Tel: 8220 2351
- Katijah's sis in law
- +ve by tordis @Aug2009
- -ve by sha_82 @Dec2009
Gynae
Hmm...My guess about one of the 1st things to do, would be to choose a Gynae. If you already have an existing gynae whom you visit, I would suggest to simply continue seeing him/her. For those of you who don't have a regular gynae whom you visit, hey, you should start! (if you are a female, of course..hee)
Some of us have preferences over whether gynae is male/female, which hospital to deliver in etc. I would suggest going to one who is convenient, imagine the transport time/fees simply by going to a far away and inconvenient gynae. Hospital wise, choose one that is convenient for your family, or one which you are familiar with.
There's a website which collects feedbacks about gynae:
http://sggynae.blogspot.com/
Hmm...My guess about one of the 1st things to do, would be to choose a Gynae. If you already have an existing gynae whom you visit, I would suggest to simply continue seeing him/her. For those of you who don't have a regular gynae whom you visit, hey, you should start! (if you are a female, of course..hee)
Some of us have preferences over whether gynae is male/female, which hospital to deliver in etc. I would suggest going to one who is convenient, imagine the transport time/fees simply by going to a far away and inconvenient gynae. Hospital wise, choose one that is convenient for your family, or one which you are familiar with.
There's a website which collects feedbacks about gynae:
http://sggynae.blogspot.com/
Due to popular demand..
Due to demand by this blog's subscriber, am being requested to use this platform to record down on findings of pregnancy/baby stuff. By the way, the word "subscriber" is truly intended to be singular..heehee.
While, first of all...I finally managed to buy a pregnancy guide book that's in Chinese. This not only make it easier to repeat to mother/mother in law etc who prefer Mand/Chinese than English (instead of having to translate!) but more importantly, it makes a much better case during debates. When arguing over why certain "grandmother procedures" need not be followed, it is no longer a case of "ang mo books of course write differently lah"...it is now "if the china book also say so, it must be valid"..heehee.
Quoting an article in the Chinese book, it does say that there shouldn't be any house renovation when pregnant - but it gives a reason, which is that the glue/paint fumes/smells during renovation is not good for mother-to-bes and children alike. It never mentioned about "if u hammer a nail, your baby will be borned with a scar of a nail" thou
So...ms dear subscriber, am keeping the book for you ok! heehee...more for ur mil loh...i think our mothers at times, even more angmo than us ourselves. My cupboard doesn't have that much spare storage spaces, so, quick quick, take the book before the pages turn yellow hor! (of course, i have the "normal" English ones too )
Due to demand by this blog's subscriber, am being requested to use this platform to record down on findings of pregnancy/baby stuff. By the way, the word "subscriber" is truly intended to be singular..heehee.
While, first of all...I finally managed to buy a pregnancy guide book that's in Chinese. This not only make it easier to repeat to mother/mother in law etc who prefer Mand/Chinese than English (instead of having to translate!) but more importantly, it makes a much better case during debates. When arguing over why certain "grandmother procedures" need not be followed, it is no longer a case of "ang mo books of course write differently lah"...it is now "if the china book also say so, it must be valid"..heehee.
Quoting an article in the Chinese book, it does say that there shouldn't be any house renovation when pregnant - but it gives a reason, which is that the glue/paint fumes/smells during renovation is not good for mother-to-bes and children alike. It never mentioned about "if u hammer a nail, your baby will be borned with a scar of a nail" thou
So...ms dear subscriber, am keeping the book for you ok! heehee...more for ur mil loh...i think our mothers at times, even more angmo than us ourselves. My cupboard doesn't have that much spare storage spaces, so, quick quick, take the book before the pages turn yellow hor! (of course, i have the "normal" English ones too )
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Charmy Charms
For a friend...no, she's not pregnant (at least not yet). More to symbolize a "next phrase" in life as she was leaving her previous job.
For a sweet lady in the office, who has been taking care and watering a orphan plant (left behind, by an ex-employee). The name "Flower gal" reminds me of a korean drama where this rich fierce (but pretty, cos it is korean drama leh..everyone is pretty!) lady lost her memory and was made to believe that she is the wife of a thrifty man. There is a character in the show whom is called "flower gal" - the ex-gf of the thrifty man, who always try to act gentle by holding some flowers :P Hmm...can't remember the drama's title..do you?
For a friend...no, she's not pregnant (at least not yet). More to symbolize a "next phrase" in life as she was leaving her previous job. 
For a sweet lady in the office, who has been taking care and watering a orphan plant (left behind, by an ex-employee). The name "Flower gal" reminds me of a korean drama where this rich fierce (but pretty, cos it is korean drama leh..everyone is pretty!) lady lost her memory and was made to believe that she is the wife of a thrifty man. There is a character in the show whom is called "flower gal" - the ex-gf of the thrifty man, who always try to act gentle by holding some flowers :P Hmm...can't remember the drama's title..do you?
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Beware Of Pitfalls In Property Deals
Besides errant agents, there are other factors to be mindful of during bad times, say experts
A couple recently lost out on a property deal because their agent sold off the unit without their knowledge.
In another case, a couple paid cash for a deal that did not materialise.
In every property downturn, some agents will get 'creative', though a deal can fail for many other reasons, property agency bosses said.
Buyers should always take precautions and do their homework when presented with what seems like a really good deal, they said.
Case 1
A couple thought they had bought a unit at Yishun Emerald when they paid $5,000 cash for the option to purchase, as well as another $20,000 upfront to the seller, of which $8,000 went to the agent.
The seller let them move in early while they waited for the $550,000 sale to complete. They held their housewarming party and settled in.
But the deal fell through. The condo's management could not transfer the unit to them because of the seller's debt arrears.
The $12,000 upfront cash was for the seller to pay that debt. Not only did he not pay it, he also asked to borrow money from the couple on a few occasions, said the husband, MrJumari Osman, 34.
'We realised the seller was also defaulting on his housing loan and that his flat was later repossessed by the bank,' he said.
By then, the couple had forked out nearly $40,000, including legal fees and the bank mortgage penalty fee. The agent refused to return his commission to them and the seller said he was flat broke.
'It was a negative sale, so we knew the seller wasn't going to get anything out of it, and that he had a debt with the condo's management,' said Mr Jumari.
'But we were not told at all that the unit was in danger of being repossessed.'
The agent, Mr Jumari said, claimed that he did inform them of the problem. In any case, he was the one who instructed them to pay the $20,000 to speed up the sale, said Mr Jumari.
In this case, 'the buyer should have made the cheque out to the MCST (management corporation) instead of the seller, knowing that the seller has debts', said Mr Chris Koh, director of Dennis Wee Properties.
What the agent should have done was to get a lawyer to add a clause in the standard option to purchase document, saying the $12,000 is for the payment of the MCST debts, he said.
As an added precaution, the clause could have also said that the $12,000 was conditional to the sale, he said.
As a sign of goodwill, the agent should refund the commission, agency bosses said.
In general, buyers should avoid paying more than 1 per cent option money in a resale deal, said PropNex chief executive Mohamed Ismail.
This way, their exposure will be limited if the deal gets terminated for various reasons, such as the death of the seller or if the seller becomes bankrupt, experts said.
Case 2
Mr Kenneth Chia and his wife were so keen on a Spring Grove unit in Grange Road that they were prepared to offer a cheque on the spot.
They offered $990,000 - $10,000 more than the previous offer - and were willing to raise it if there was more competition.
The seller's agent told them not to bother with the cheque (the asking price was $1.08 million) and later sold the unit to another party for $1 million in a co-broke deal.
The couple's beef was that the agent did not inform them of another higher offer that came later.
When confronted, the seller's agent said she was not bound by duty to tell them about it, said Mr Chia, 32.
'We bought a much better unit for a bit more ($1.08 million). But if we had known about the $1 million offer, we could have bid at $1.05 million and the seller would have got $50,000 more.'
In hindsight, everyone may be willing to pay a bit more, experts said. 'What keen buyers should do is to make an immediate offer that is close to the seller's expectations,' said PropNex's Mr Ismail.
In this case, if the couple did not raise their offer on the spot, it meant their offer was only $990,000, said ERA associate director Eugene Lim.
'If another buyer later offers a cheque at a higher price that the seller agrees to, it will be a done deal. The agent is not obligated to inform the previous home-hunter of the higher offer,' he said.
The key is whether buyers are serious about their offers, experts said. 'When the buyer makes an offer to the seller through our agent, we do it officially through a document called the offer to purchase. It is never verbal,' said Mr Lim.
Case 3
There are sellers out there desperate for cash, and agents may thus structure an attractive deal for the buyer.
In these cases, the buyer may be tempted by the extra discount, which is all right as long as precautions are taken, said Mr Ismail.
Let's assume a seller is willing to sell his $1 million property for $950,000 on the condition that the buyer gives him 10 per cent of it in cash immediately.
Typically, the buyer pays 1 per cent, and a further 4 or 9 per cent within four weeks, to the seller's lawyer. The money will be transferred to the seller when the deal is completed three months later.
So if the buyer agrees to give him 10 per cent cash, it means that only 90 per cent, or $855,000 is going towards the property purchase.
Problems will arise if the seller's housing loan is more than that amount. 'If the seller cannot redeem the loan, the property will not be transferred to the buyer,' said Mr Ismail.
To avoid this problem, a buyer should get his lawyer to check on the seller's outstanding loan on the property, he said.
Another risk is that the seller becomes a bankrupt within the three months it takes to complete the deal, said Mr Ismail.
A buyer should therefore also check to see if there are any pending legal suits against the seller to ensure he won't be made a bankrupt before the deal is sealed, he said.
Besides errant agents, there are other factors to be mindful of during bad times, say experts
A couple recently lost out on a property deal because their agent sold off the unit without their knowledge.
In another case, a couple paid cash for a deal that did not materialise.
In every property downturn, some agents will get 'creative', though a deal can fail for many other reasons, property agency bosses said.
Buyers should always take precautions and do their homework when presented with what seems like a really good deal, they said.
Case 1
A couple thought they had bought a unit at Yishun Emerald when they paid $5,000 cash for the option to purchase, as well as another $20,000 upfront to the seller, of which $8,000 went to the agent.
The seller let them move in early while they waited for the $550,000 sale to complete. They held their housewarming party and settled in.
But the deal fell through. The condo's management could not transfer the unit to them because of the seller's debt arrears.
The $12,000 upfront cash was for the seller to pay that debt. Not only did he not pay it, he also asked to borrow money from the couple on a few occasions, said the husband, MrJumari Osman, 34.
'We realised the seller was also defaulting on his housing loan and that his flat was later repossessed by the bank,' he said.
By then, the couple had forked out nearly $40,000, including legal fees and the bank mortgage penalty fee. The agent refused to return his commission to them and the seller said he was flat broke.
'It was a negative sale, so we knew the seller wasn't going to get anything out of it, and that he had a debt with the condo's management,' said Mr Jumari.
'But we were not told at all that the unit was in danger of being repossessed.'
The agent, Mr Jumari said, claimed that he did inform them of the problem. In any case, he was the one who instructed them to pay the $20,000 to speed up the sale, said Mr Jumari.
In this case, 'the buyer should have made the cheque out to the MCST (management corporation) instead of the seller, knowing that the seller has debts', said Mr Chris Koh, director of Dennis Wee Properties.
What the agent should have done was to get a lawyer to add a clause in the standard option to purchase document, saying the $12,000 is for the payment of the MCST debts, he said.
As an added precaution, the clause could have also said that the $12,000 was conditional to the sale, he said.
As a sign of goodwill, the agent should refund the commission, agency bosses said.
In general, buyers should avoid paying more than 1 per cent option money in a resale deal, said PropNex chief executive Mohamed Ismail.
This way, their exposure will be limited if the deal gets terminated for various reasons, such as the death of the seller or if the seller becomes bankrupt, experts said.
Case 2
Mr Kenneth Chia and his wife were so keen on a Spring Grove unit in Grange Road that they were prepared to offer a cheque on the spot.
They offered $990,000 - $10,000 more than the previous offer - and were willing to raise it if there was more competition.
The seller's agent told them not to bother with the cheque (the asking price was $1.08 million) and later sold the unit to another party for $1 million in a co-broke deal.
The couple's beef was that the agent did not inform them of another higher offer that came later.
When confronted, the seller's agent said she was not bound by duty to tell them about it, said Mr Chia, 32.
'We bought a much better unit for a bit more ($1.08 million). But if we had known about the $1 million offer, we could have bid at $1.05 million and the seller would have got $50,000 more.'
In hindsight, everyone may be willing to pay a bit more, experts said. 'What keen buyers should do is to make an immediate offer that is close to the seller's expectations,' said PropNex's Mr Ismail.
In this case, if the couple did not raise their offer on the spot, it meant their offer was only $990,000, said ERA associate director Eugene Lim.
'If another buyer later offers a cheque at a higher price that the seller agrees to, it will be a done deal. The agent is not obligated to inform the previous home-hunter of the higher offer,' he said.
The key is whether buyers are serious about their offers, experts said. 'When the buyer makes an offer to the seller through our agent, we do it officially through a document called the offer to purchase. It is never verbal,' said Mr Lim.
Case 3
There are sellers out there desperate for cash, and agents may thus structure an attractive deal for the buyer.
In these cases, the buyer may be tempted by the extra discount, which is all right as long as precautions are taken, said Mr Ismail.
Let's assume a seller is willing to sell his $1 million property for $950,000 on the condition that the buyer gives him 10 per cent of it in cash immediately.
Typically, the buyer pays 1 per cent, and a further 4 or 9 per cent within four weeks, to the seller's lawyer. The money will be transferred to the seller when the deal is completed three months later.
So if the buyer agrees to give him 10 per cent cash, it means that only 90 per cent, or $855,000 is going towards the property purchase.
Problems will arise if the seller's housing loan is more than that amount. 'If the seller cannot redeem the loan, the property will not be transferred to the buyer,' said Mr Ismail.
To avoid this problem, a buyer should get his lawyer to check on the seller's outstanding loan on the property, he said.
Another risk is that the seller becomes a bankrupt within the three months it takes to complete the deal, said Mr Ismail.
A buyer should therefore also check to see if there are any pending legal suits against the seller to ensure he won't be made a bankrupt before the deal is sealed, he said.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Look your best in photos
Learn to be more photogenic. Carson Kressley, who teamed up with Nikon to host an online series called "look Good in Pictures" @ www.lookgoodinpictures.com says:
* Create some spare between u your body and your arm, to appear more shapely. Try placing your hand on your waist, bringing your elbow out to the side
* Avoid a double chin by having the photographer hold the camera slighly above eye level and pointing it down
* Turn your face a little to the side instead of looking at the camera dead-on; this will make you look slimmer
* Giggle out loud right before the picture is taken - it will give a more natural smile
[Note: Ms ang..if you are reading this..you don't need the above! ]
Learn to be more photogenic. Carson Kressley, who teamed up with Nikon to host an online series called "look Good in Pictures" @ www.lookgoodinpictures.com says:
* Create some spare between u your body and your arm, to appear more shapely. Try placing your hand on your waist, bringing your elbow out to the side
* Avoid a double chin by having the photographer hold the camera slighly above eye level and pointing it down
* Turn your face a little to the side instead of looking at the camera dead-on; this will make you look slimmer
* Giggle out loud right before the picture is taken - it will give a more natural smile
[Note: Ms ang..if you are reading this..you don't need the above! ]
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Free...if you are a female!
DXO
Every Saturday is Ladies Night, which means free entry and free flow of housepour spirits all night. On all other nights, a mug of beer is S$5
@ #01-13F Esplanade Mall; Tel: 6582 4896
Zirca
Lyechee martinis are free every Wednesday for Ladies Night from 9.30pm to midnight
@ #01-02 to 05, block 3C The Cannery, Clarke Quay; Tel: 6235 2292
DXO
Every Saturday is Ladies Night, which means free entry and free flow of housepour spirits all night. On all other nights, a mug of beer is S$5
@ #01-13F Esplanade Mall; Tel: 6582 4896
Zirca
Lyechee martinis are free every Wednesday for Ladies Night from 9.30pm to midnight
@ #01-02 to 05, block 3C The Cannery, Clarke Quay; Tel: 6235 2292
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Property prices in Singapore
Home-buyers can view the data on individual uncompleted private residential projects at: http://www.ura.gov.sg/realEstateWeb/price.jsp .
The database also provides information on projects with units still available for sale.
Besides the data on the sale of uncompleted units direct from developers, homebuyers can also access information on all private residential property transactions on URA's website at http://www.ura.gov.sg/realEstateWeb/transaction.jsp .
Home-buyers can view the data on individual uncompleted private residential projects at: http://www.ura.gov.sg/
The database also provides information on projects with units still available for sale.
Besides the data on the sale of uncompleted units direct from developers, homebuyers can also access information on all private residential property transactions on URA's website at http://www.ura.gov.sg/
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Charlotte & KashHave attended weddings which are planned a couple of years head; with all sorts of indept research and analysis to conclude on the choices of simply anything and everything
Well... Charlotte & Kash may have dating for many years (so many that I lost count!) but their wedding (upon 6 months' preparation) really puts others to shame.
It is the happiest wedding, with the happiest attendees seen - right from Charlotte & Kash themselves ..to every single attendee.
The food choices was unique and very very delicious - the very first time that I see everyone remaining till the last course is served. Awaiting for each course to arrive, was filled with salivating anticipation.
The design/style of the locations, up to the flowers and the gowns which Charlotte wear, are not only unique and beautiful - what's most important is that we all can really feel "Charlotte" in them. They are simply what/how Charlotte has described during our high school days.
Charlotte - a true consistant friend indeed - one whose love and passion does not change with time. Someone who deserves a wonderful marriage, and is working towards it.
In a more Singaporean "money also want, love also want "tone - may her marriage life be filled with Kash & cash
100 minutes
100 mins.. that's 1 hour and 40 mins.
What would you do if you know that you have only 100 mins left in your life? If you could easily name one (or more) things that you immediate like to do, why aren't you doing them now? Definitely, many things are beyond our reach (beyond our "rich" as well) and control; but if you have things that you could have done now and here...why wait? And yes, that includes going for the unlimited oyster @ one rochester
100 mins.. that's 1 hour and 40 mins. What would you do if you know that you have only 100 mins left in your life? If you could easily name one (or more) things that you immediate like to do, why aren't you doing them now? Definitely, many things are beyond our reach (beyond our "rich" as well) and control; but if you have things that you could have done now and here...why wait? And yes, that includes going for the unlimited oyster @ one rochester
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Keppel Nights
Keppel Nights - a partnership between Keppel Corporation and National Arts Council - is Singapore’s first sustainable ticket subsidy scheme for paid arts and entertainment shows. Starting from August 2008, a selection of weekend shows will feature limited quantities of Keppel Nights half-price tickets. Just look out for the Keppel Nights icon on related publicity materials and show collaterals.
The first Keppel Nights show was Keppel Corporation’s 40th Anniversary Concert: Symphonic Spectacular by Singapore Symphony Orchestra on 19 August at Esplanade Concert Hall. It showcased the world premiere of Associate Professor Ho Chee Kong's newly commissioned work, "Of Passion and Passages".
Students, NSFs and senior citizens (55 years and above) can enjoy the subsidy when they show their concession ID at SISTIC counters, or quote the Keppel Nights password at SISTIC hotline or website. The general public can quote the password at SISTIC counters, hotline or website.
Take a look at what's next available @ Keppel Nights
Keppel Nights - a partnership between Keppel Corporation and National Arts Council - is Singapore’s first sustainable ticket subsidy scheme for paid arts and entertainment shows. Starting from August 2008, a selection of weekend shows will feature limited quantities of Keppel Nights half-price tickets. Just look out for the Keppel Nights icon on related publicity materials and show collaterals.
The first Keppel Nights show was Keppel Corporation’s 40th Anniversary Concert: Symphonic Spectacular by Singapore Symphony Orchestra on 19 August at Esplanade Concert Hall. It showcased the world premiere of Associate Professor Ho Chee Kong's newly commissioned work, "Of Passion and Passages".
Students, NSFs and senior citizens (55 years and above) can enjoy the subsidy when they show their concession ID at SISTIC counters, or quote the Keppel Nights password at SISTIC hotline or website. The general public can quote the password at SISTIC counters, hotline or website.
Take a look at what's next available @ Keppel Nights
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Blue + Yellow = Green
Bought these 2 plants in Dec-2008 - left is "baby pumpkin" (not meant to be eaten) and right is red peppers. Originally had thought that once the flowers/fruits (when first bought it) wilts, that's it and time to say "bye bye..". But hey, there are many new leaves, flowers and fruits!
Bought these 2 plants in Dec-2008 - left is "baby pumpkin" (not meant to be eaten) and right is red peppers. Originally had thought that once the flowers/fruits (when first bought it) wilts, that's it and time to say "bye bye..". But hey, there are many new leaves, flowers and fruits!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
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