Into next pharse

After 2 months of wait, we collected keys.. and this is what i got from the lawyer.. one salted vegetable envelope with keys inside without label. Its so different collect keys from new apartment and resales.

I like the way how HDB had a organizer for us to keep the keys, so taobao-ing... and i found this... our HDB's keys organizer and just sgd$4.

Key collected and next pharse started.

Alkaline water dispenser

Recently, my colleague is raving over alkaline water which she paid 3k+ from kangen water. She was sharing that she noticed signification improvement on her sons and husband especially when they came home perspiration but not smelly anymore. Does it worth the hype?

What is Alkaline water?

The “alkaline” in alkaline water refers to its pH level. Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular drinking water. Because of this, some advocates of alkaline water believe it can neutralize the acid in your body. Normal drinking water generally has a neutral pH of 7.

After watching the introduction to Alkaline water on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfOcEH9OL2Y,

My os: “wow, too good to be true isn't it?”

Decided to put my husband on the test of alkaline water. I used alkaline water (those that I got it for baking) to wash the grapes vs normal water, without letting my hus and maid knows, and both say the grapes are different, the one washed by alkaline water tasted better. Not so “sei” I guess it’s because of the wax?

Started to read up more about alkaline water. Some say about the benefit of alkaline water,

- can help slow the ageing process, 

- regulate your body's pH level, 

- prevent chronic diseases like cancer,

- soothing acid reflux

- increased oxygen levels and improved energy and metabolism

- Detoxification

Sound good right? These are what people say, and claims but Clinical studies have not yet been able to support these claims confidently.

However, important note:
Do not drink ionized water 30 minutes before and up to 2 hours after taking medication. The smaller cluster size of the ionized water makes the water penetrate the cells in our body much more quickly, and it is best not to interfere with the prescribed absorption rate of the medication. 

In the market, there different models and brands:

1.     Without hot and cold dispenser, 5-7 different type of water series (Acidic – sanitization, facial wash; Purified – medication and baby food; Alkaline-drinking, cleaning, food preparation)
- Kangen Water: has 5 different types of water series. http://kangensingapore.com/product/kangen-leveluk-sd-501/

-        Novita: has 7 different types of water series. http://estore.novita.com.sg/products/water/water-ionizer/hydroplus-premium-water-ionizer-np9960i.html#.W4kJomYUkhc

-        From Best Denki, there is another brand like cleansui and Panasonic which having the same functionality.

2.     With hot and cold water dispenser and comes either with mild alkaline water at about PH8.5 or Purified water by removing one of the alkaine filter.

-        Novita: HydroPlus(alkaline water) or HydroPure(Purified water)  http://estore.novita.com.sg/products/water/hot-cold-water-dispenser/pre-order-hydrocubetm-hot-cold-water-dispenser-w9-delivery-collection-from-about-nov-2018.html#.W4kL6GYUkhc

-        3M Purification Water dispenser: https://www.3m.com.sg/3M/en_SG/purification-sg/Promotions/

-        Hydroflux: https://www.hydroflux.com.sg/

-        There are a lot more brands like coway, amway, etc

Each model will required to change the filter on 6 to 12 months (depends on usage), ranged at about $200 to $600 depending on the brand too.

Should i?

Finally... house hunting ended

Finally.. after 3 years of house hunting, we got a EC; moving into apartment....

we started high high expectation, but when years went pass, our expectation had dropped to the min; and finally we committed to purchase our second home. In the same area , just opp where we are staying now. We tried to look around Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang and Sheng Kang... We ended back to Punggol.

2018 Janelle's birthday

Janelle turned 10 this year. Simple celebration at home with a cute little cake.

2017 birthday celebration

Since i have janelle, hus and i had never travel together. Seeing maid had been very stable taking care of janelle, we decided to make a short trip to penang. 

2D1N trip, super short.. 

But when i reached home, i heard janelle crying for mummy and daddy. Maid says she seems to be aware that daddy and mummy are not around, so she had been very cranky. Doesnt want to stay home, and insist to wait for us downstairs. The moment i heard it, my heart melts.. why am i so selfish just think of ourself, leaving her behind.. :(

Janelle 9th Birthday

This is the first time hosting a kid birthday party for Janelle at an indoor playground. Thank God the response was overwhelming, the kids enjoyed themselves so much and adults too had a great time catching up.

Special Thanks to my sis for the dessert bar, my bro the photographer of the day, my friends - A & CC who helped up when i'm late for the setup.

Let's the photos tells the story:

Birthday Celebration for Janelle

After 9 years, this is the first time we planning a birthday party for Janelle. In the past, my MIL always says cannot celebrate a birthday.. but after I accepted Christ, I trust our blessing is from the Lord our God and no one else. And while Janelle is stepping into her 10th, and seeing how helpful of Janelle's classmate is with Janelle, I wanted to "treat" them for a play. So here's we go....


Now we are in the early stage.... Shortlisting the location and identify the theme....


I wanted somewhere nearby or in the northeast as I'm inviting her classmates and something with play. so the first thoughts I have is indoor playground which is safe to play and good for their simulation.


So over the weekend, we went sourcing for location:


1. Bouncing Kids at Kovan was my first choice, small and keeping it exclusive.


Birthday Package is at $399 for 10pax. Min headcount is 10pax


Weekend for 10 pax $399 (min 10pax)
(Extra pax at $25 per pax)

- Party invitation for 10 pax
- Exclusive use of party-room (2 hours)
- Decoration, set-up with colourful partyware ==> providing 4sets balloons hanging across the room
- Goodie bag will be provided for each child
- Party food and drinks included for each child ==> Nuggets & Fries and Cocktail Sausages (no other choice)
- Jelly and cordial drinks ==> a packet of Ribena


Cons:
- No outside food - cannot have dessert bar,
- Not serving Halal food,
- the room is a bit small and stuffy and is with their storage room together.
- high ceiling, if to have helium balloons, it need to ties to the chair






2. Punggol Safra Amaze Splash - water play


They have very nice rooms - spacious and provide McDonald's happy meals for the kids with Frill package, and they don't have so much restriction as compared to Bouncing kids of bringing our caterer in. Min 20kids and the thoughts of waterplay put many parents off. My mom is the first to complain as she needs to take care of 2 at the party.










I was thinking to have a No FRILLS package and bring in Halal buffet from One the Food and it will serve for both adult and children.





3. Explorer Kid


My SIL suggested Explorer Kid at AMK Hub, so we went down to take a look of the place with Janelle. Janelle loves it, she keeps wanting to go into the play area while mummy was enquiring.

They are 3 packages ranged from $498; $648 and $688 for 15kids. After reviewing the packages, we feel that AMK hub is more suitable for us. Halal food for the classmates and they do allow us to set up dessert bar. So we locked down the location to be at AMK Hub. For more details, you can check out at https://www.explorerkid.com/birthday_parties.

We went for the basic package where it includes
- 2-hours party room usage
- 3 hours playtime
- invitation cards
- children meals (there are about 10-20 dishes for your selection, and it's halal)