Monday, August 25, 2014

Vaby - August Box + Giveaway!

I received my August Vaby Box! Am so in love with it !
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Bear is the children's .. Just for modelling purpose
My personal favourite would have to be the Labra! What a nice suprise to receive an item for ME! I have been wanting to get a adhesive bra but sort of got clueless with teh range in the market. Think most of us will remember 'Nubra' most but I don't like how it becomes after rinsing it. This one however looks amazing and it has a POUCH, a pouch - yeah you heard me right! Just did my research and the website is selling Labra at $79.90 and Vaby is at $49.90! Remember to join my giveaway at the end of this post to get this Vaby August Box for free!!!
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Comes in Black/Nude Cup A/B/C $49 Korean Adhesive Labra- A backless, strapless, seamless and self adhesive from Labra. Made of thick premiumsilicona gel with from Closure. The unique push-up design provides maximum support and cleavage without binding bra straps. It is washable, reusable, skin friendly and comes with a storage bag. 
Besides that, I got to try a few samples  and it included
1. Skip and Hop Bibs $4.90
2. Natural Cotton Diapers By Baby Organix (Made in Korea) 1 pack sizes of S/M/L/XL $17.90
3. Lavender Fields Concentrated Laundry Power by IdoCare $12 for 1 Kg Box
4. Nutreme Organic Food
5. Portable Mini Fan
6. Kids Party Entertainment Voucher
7. The Playhouse Unlimited Play Pass 

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Drop by Vaby.com.sg to browse through their Daily Deals and Shop.

In my last post on Vaby,  there was a open invitation for all to attend their open house. Here are some photos of my happenings that day.
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Had to post this coz Bb Kate was not exactly very pleased when they put the balloon hat on her! But like a true blue blogger's child, she fulfilled her responsibility to squeeze in that smile ! *rofl
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We participated in their contest during their event
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V won us a photography session and a packet of baby diapers!
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Here are the sponsors of the day
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The team for Vaby Singapore!
It was a hot day at The Playhouse but it was great catching up with fellow parent bloggers. The children had unlimited play that day so no one really complained much.

So here comes what you have been waiting for. The giveaways! You can now get to try the subscription box and this is an economical way of testing out the vast array of baby/children's products in the market.  Have a chance to be surprised monthly!!
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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Gu Ma Jia

Are you a fan of home cooked food? Smacked in the middle of in Macpherson is a nicely nested restaurant that serves Aunty Gu Ma's home cooked dishes. (Gu Ma means aunty so in the true blue singaporean style, its aunty aunty hahaha)  I am not usually the one who travels for food but couldn't reject authentic chinese home cooked versions of food. Staying in a family that serves predominately eurasian dishes, this calls for a hunt in the sennett estate. I got slightly lost in that area coz of the construction and unless you drive abouts there normally, this area can be a maze coz of the confusing signs that spans into big major roads.  But anyhow, I found it! Parking is slightly tricky but I was told there is a small lane behind the restaurant that has parking. So take note of this tip :)
Gu Ma used to sell chicken rice in Tampines, check out her photo and see if she is your now defunct chicken rice store owner! She has since moved on to dishing out her delicious home cooked dishes to US. How lucky of us,right? Many of us  are deprived of home cooked dishes and note this resturant if you are one of them. I spoke to her and walau she is damn strict on the fresheness of her food coz she goes to the wet market to pick her food, suppliers must be damn scared of her.  But then again, rule no 1 of home cooked food is that we buy and we cook on that day isn't it? I know that's my practice.
Here are some of my highly reccomended dishes!
Claypot Chicken with Ginger and Sesame oil [$15/$22/$28]
Just like how my mum does it. If you are one of those who loves confinement food then this is your must order. The chicken was nice n tender sans bones (not those ugly chunky type), thinly sliced ginger and black fungus. So nutritious, just the way I like it.
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Assam Fish Head Curry $28
I eat home made rempah (chilli  paste) dishes on a daily basis and this is Gu Ma Jia's exclusive spicy and sour assam blend gravy, defintely not bought off the shelves type.  The assam is not those that hits the back of the tongue but has a light subtle flavour. I like the generous vegetables that comes along with it that adds a crunch to the assam gravy.
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Kyoto Pork Ribs $20
Come to think of it, I don't know if this pork is from Kyoto or not. But nevertheless I love the succulent flavour of the pork as its not dry or fatty.
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Yuan Yang Ki Lan $10/$15/$20
LOVE!  no need to tell u why, just too yummy!
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Home made tofu with mushrooms 
I love her idea on how she makes her tofu in the kitchen.  Its like same same but different, you know what I mean?
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Crispy Bean Jal $12/$18
Brinjal lightly tossed in marmite and fried with french beans! I love bringal and this has to be the 1st time eating it this way. Yums!!
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Salted egg Prawns
A Singaporean favourite. We like anything with salted egg gravy so no need to explain.
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I found out that they have a 2nd level for events and birthdays equppied with karaoke system and projector all. Total space for min 70 pax and more… I can visualize a family birthday for the elders who are enjoying their food and the young ones crooning away.  Very much how we locals like it.  Please do call them for catering services for large events and if you are working/staying around, they have bentos for deliveries.
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Oh and if you are like me who likes fruit enzymes. Enzymes are protein molecules which are life forces of all biological activities in the human cells which helps the body digest and absorb nutrients better.  Gu Ma has concocted her home version and has it as a drink or a dessert.
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It is a great place for bonding session with the family. Gu Ma Jia won an award for the "Top 10 Restaurant" at the Singapore Food Festival 2010 and a second time in 2013. Make a trip down and enjoy her hospitality!
Gu Ma Jia Tel: 62852023 Opening time: 11-3pm, 530-10pm
45 Tai Thong Cresent Sennett Estate Singapore 347688
*Disclosure:  I was invited by AT Marketing and Consultancy together with hungry bloggers.  No monetary compensation was given. All opinions are mine.
IMG_2985You can read Mother of Xander's review and Gingerbread Mum's review here too! Enjoy :)