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Easiyo Yogurt Maker and Mix.
In: Foodies|My Reviews
24 Jan 2012Easiyo Yogurt Maker
NP: RM99, Buy 1 Free 1: RM129
Easy as 1-2-3
And a little patience 
Sinfully Healthy Snack
Rich in Protein & Calcium in every spoonful
Our Verdicts:
After leaving for 8hrs in the maker and into the fridge for a day, I present to you our very own homemade fresh strawberry yogurt. It’s yummy yummy! says Natey *licks*
As you can read from the instructions above, this is really a no fuss “cooking” delight. The fuss only comes later if we want to be adventurous by using our ready made yogurt for dips, smoothies, ice lollies, sauce, soup, etc. For the time being, eating on its own is good enough an indulgence for us
I bought our Easiyo Maker and the mixes at Vitacare Pharmacy. It is also available at Caring Pharmacy. You can find the mixed yogurt packs — Standard Yogurt, Lower Fat Yogurt, Specialty Yogurt, Biolife Yogurt, Premium Yogurt — in assorted flavours at Cold Storage, Village Grocer and Jaya Grocer. Price starts from RM15.50. The ones I bought above are RM16.30 per packet.
Each mix makes 1kg of delicious yogurt and keeps for 2 weeks. But I doubt it would last even a week in anyone’s fridge
This is definitely an investment I would recommend. And it makes an excellent gift too!
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Tanamera Postnatal Care Set, pt 1 – It’s Here!
In: My Reviews|Postnatal
21 Jan 2012Box of Goodies
Arrived just in time before CNY
What’s Inside?
11 items to rejuvenate new mothers
Tanamera Postnatal Care Set
West Msia: RM360, East Msia: RM370
Calming Herbal Blend Paste, Herbal Bath,
Body Soap, Lavendar Floral Water, VCO
Herbal Massage Oil,
Feminine Herbal Wash, Boreh Body Scrub
Abdominal Wrap,
Firming Herbal Blend Paste, Herbal Tea
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Pregnancy Goodness: Virgin Coconut Oil.
In: Foodies|Mother To Be
21 Jan 2012Does the thought of drinking oil makes you go yuck? That’s exactly how I feel — even if I’m not pregnant — on any given day. But after researching on its uber goodness, how could I refuse? Especially when it is the healthiest oil in the world! *wahh*
I finally bought a bottle of organic VCO and took my 1st teaspoon on Wednesday after lunch. To my surprise, it is fragrant and very sweet smelling. Although tasteless, it still felt like oil in my mouth nonetheless. It’s gonna take me a while to get used to swallowing this. I increased to 1tsb yesterday. The recommended daily intake for adult is 3tsb *gulp*
Organic Cold Pressed VCO
500ml for RM33.90
How is it made?
The coconut oil is extracted from well matured and fresh coconut meat by mechanical or natural means.
To maintaine the oil’s essential properties — as present in their original state — VCO is obtained without using heat, or undergoes chemical refining, bleaching and deodorizing.
VCO is colorless, sediment free with natural fresh coconut scent and free from rancid odors or tastes.
Pregnancy Goodness
Prevents high level of blood sugar – ie onset of pregnancy gestational diabetes
Keeps the skin healthy from acne breakouts, skin itchiness, dryness and prevent stretch marks
Strengthens our immune system as we are more prone to infections and diseases
Promotes lactation with a higher amount of Lauric Acid – the same disease fighting fatty acid found in breastmilk that protects infants from viral and bacterial infections
Increases the immune system of newborns
Aid in the brain and bone development of newborns
Prenatal & Postnatal Care
Use for perineal care to avoid tearing and episiotomy during labour
Fades stretch marks and avoid cracked nipples during breastfeeding
Helps to loose excess weight gained during pregnancy
Other Health Benefits
Balancing metabolism
Weight loss
Heart health
Creating hormones
Boosts the immune system
Increase energy
Anti-bacterial
Anti-viral
Anti-fungal
Are you going Wow yet after reading the goodness above? Yuck or not, I will diligently drink it everyday from now onwards. I’ve also introduced a teaspoon to Natey yesterday and he has no complain *phew*
Let’s stay healthy together – Mommy, Baby and everyone else. Bottoms up!
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Happy Fourth, pt 3 – Surprise!
20 Jan 2012From Daddy to Mommy & LBT
The best anniversary present ever!
Thank you Hubby for the wonderful surprise!
♥ Hugs & Kisses ♥
Mellowifey
I was indeed very surprised to get the above sms from Wai Han, the HypnoBirthing sifu extraordinaire I’ve read so much about. There were also 3 missed calls from her — a number I don’t recognise — before the text message was received.
I didn’t suspect at all and thought it has something to do with a comment I left on the Gentle Birthing Group Malaysia on FB regarding the previous HypnoBirthing Taster. As I was wondering aloud, the husband casually said: “That’s the anniversary present lo.” It took me a full minute to finally realised that he has quietly registered us for the upcoming HypnoBirthing class! ♥
I was expecting a new handbag *ahem* but this is definitely way better. I can’t wait for 11 Feb to come
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Pregnancy2 Updates 06: 2nd Trimester, pt 2.
17 Jan 2012The 2nd trimester has got to be my busiest months — Oct 2011 to Jan 2012 — because I didn’t realise until yesterday that I’m already few days into the 3rd. I can’t believe this but I’m actually half complaining.
At the beginning, I was all excited about having LBT in my arms. Time couldn’t pass fast enough during the 1st trimester when I was overwhelmed with morning sickness. Now I just want time to slow down. After being so occupied preparing for Christmas last month and now CNY, then next is Natey’s 2nd birthday, I don’t want to take the time left with my darling girl in utero for granted.
LBT is now an avid gymnast and kick boxer. She is definitely more active than her Tiger brother. I suspect by being so much bigger than I was previously — only measured 105cm at 35 weeks — she has more room to Dragon dance and practice her moves ♥
The Bump Equator
27 weeks 5 days
With all those extra centimetres, it’s no surprise that they came with extra kilograms as well. To be exact, 17kg to date! As CNY approaches and its yummy goodies calling, I bet more damage will be done. I can’t imagine what my final weight would be. And how I’m going to loose them all *faints*
My 2nd trimester was a bliss. I took Natey out “kai kai” every week, went for swims every weekday morning — yet the scale didn’t lie and the kilos are real — and took walks in the evenings. By the end of the day, I was still full of energy for more activities. But since the year started, I’m beginning to feel the toll of my bigger bump and the creeping woes of 3rd trimester 
I’m going to continue swimming as much as I can, for as long as I can. Hopefully even with the increasing kilos, I can still be in good shape for our big day this coming April *fingers crossed*
27 weeks down and 13 left to go.
Happy Fourth, pt 2 – Perfect Fit.
11 Jan 2012Fresh from Poslaju
Fullspot straps in Traffic Red
With still a week to go, I’m so happy that I got these straps in time to replace the original Pure Orange I bought last week through Groupon. It was a tough choice between this and Signal Yellow, and the husband chose red ♥
What made me even happier is when Fashion Valet agreed to give me a discount after I shared my blunder of getting a size too big — they have a no exchange policy — and how the watch is for my wedding anniversary. It may not be a lot but thank you!
His & Hers, pt 2
This time they are a perfect fit!
I’m loving the fiery colour. Don’t you? By being both a fire sign — Aries and Sagittaurus — nothing fits more perfectly than hot. With CNY only a few days away after our anniversary, this is definitely the colour to be in
As I wrote in my last post: 2 colours down, 19 more to go! *evil laughter*
If you’re wondering, there’s no cool packaging for the straps only. They came wrapped in the white paper as shown above.
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Our 4th wedding anniversary is coming up and once again I’m at lost at what to get for the husband. So when I saw this watch on Groupon, I knew it would be perfect. The design is clean and simple, definitely something the husband wouldn’t object. And the packaging is pretty cool too
Matching Surprise Within
Fullspot Oclock in a can
Oclock is originated and made in Italy. They are pretty hip in Europe and the price is quite affordable starting from €19 — about RM76 but local retail it at RM119 — for this Classic Oclock . They come in 21 eye candy colours that made deciding on one a tough choice. If I lived in Italy, I would have no qualms at them getting all *keke*
Initially I chose a pair in Water Blue and Powder, then lastly changed my mind to go for matching colours instead — time to shout “We’re a couple” statement — and went for the striking Pure Orange. We won’t missed each other in a crowd
His & Hers
♥ Finally a couple’s watch ♥
Don’t they look delicious? Sadly his is too big. I bought this for hubby as a surprise, so I had to measure few of his watches quietly for the sizing. Even after being extra careful, I still got it wrong. There’s a no return policy for accessories — the drawback of buying online — so we’re stuck with a loose unadjustable strap *sigh*
Although the husband didn’t mind, I still feel bad that it’s not a good fitting. Thankfully I still got time to get another strap before the actual date *phew* Oh this means, 2 for me and 19 more to go! 
Hubby dearest,
Just like this watch, sometimes we’re not always the perfect fit
but we have a lifetime to get the fitting right
Happy early 4th Anniversary!xoxo
Mellowifey
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I bought this gym ball during my last pregnancy. I was already in my final stretch at 36 weeks — Natey was born 2 weeks later — so I didn’t really get to fully utilised it. This time around, I started exercising on the ball as soon as my morning sickness was at bay.
Reebok Core Ball
RRP: RM65 (in 2010)
If you haven’t already know, the gym ball has many benefits especially for expecting mommies. Sadly, I didn’t thoroughly research previously and missed out on just how useful the ball is for pain management during labour
We packed the ball, took it to the hospital but left it in the car. I was simply too overwhelmed with pain that I didn’t consider or remember to use it. Being strapped onto the EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitor) didn’t help either as I was restricted to the bed to move anywhere. I vowed that when LBT is ready to debut, I shall be prepared this time! *fingers crossed*
I’m now compiling a series of videos that teaches us how to use of the birth ball during labour. I’ll be saving them into the husband’s and my phone as a reference to watch on D-day. I am really looking forward to our gentle birthing this time!
Prenatal Yoga
Exercises and Positions
Positions during Labour
With the help of a Partner
Pain Relief
With the help of a Partner
I will be adding to the list above when I find new videos. Till then, I hope you will find these helpful for you too.
Happy ball-ing!
Natey365: Day 365, It’s a wrap!
In: Baby Natey|Baby Natey: 19-24 Months|Baby Natey: Natey365
31 Dec 2011Riding to 2012
I’m taking one last train ride for this year
Today is the last day for this year, and that means this is the last photo for my Natey365 Project. It has been a great journey photo-menting Natey’s day by day development. All these treasured photos will be put into a book and I shall share one last post of it next year.
Thank you for visiting daily and following our adventure the past 365 days. I’m definitely going to miss the headache of chasing my cheeky Tiger with the camera tomorrow
Wishing everyone a memorable last day of the year and see you next year. Happy 2012!
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- CNY 2012, Blessed Dragon Year!
- Easiyo Yogurt Maker and Mix.
- Tanamera Postnatal Care Set, pt 1 – It’s Here!
- Pregnancy Goodness: Virgin Coconut Oil.
- Happy Fourth, pt 3 – Surprise!
- Pregnancy2 Updates 06: 2nd Trimester, pt 2.
- Happy Fourth, pt 2 – Perfect Fit.
- Happy Fourth, pt 1 – Goes Orange.
- Pregnancy Goodness: Birth Ball, pt 2 – During Labour.
- Natey365: Day 365, It’s a wrap!
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