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Easiyo Yogurt Maker and Mix.

mellomouse — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:08:14 +0000

Easiyo 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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Pregnancy Goodness: Virgin Coconut Oil.

mellomouse — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:33:41 +0000

Does 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

Read more

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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Universal Gyro Bowl.

mellomouse — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:30:43 +0000

What is it?
Watch this video and be inspired!

Super Snack Contraption
Is it really 100% child proof?

My Verdict:

Were you wow-ed by the advertisement above? I certainly was and immediately purchased — not 1 but 2 Gyro Bowls! It’s definitely an “Aunty” trap and I fell right in

When I shared this video with the husband later that night, he was quick to insist that it won’t work and teased my naivety. He didn’t believe that it could be 100% child proof.

True to his disbelief, when I gave Nate his cereal snack the next day, his tiny fingers turned the inner bowl upside down and poured everything in between. Although Nate did not spill his cornflakes all over the floor, he definitely challenged Gyro’s claim to be 100% child proof. So yes, Daddy was real proud of his Tiger boy *blek*

As I watch the video again, I am still hopeful. But then again, kids these days are too intelligent to be outsmarted by our idealistic inventions. Gyro just looked good as an idea with a clever name, in a stylish design

Good thing I only got it for RM19.90 and not USD19.99 *phew*

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Pregnancy Goodness: Edamame.

mellomouse — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:00:43 +0000

These little green gems in a pod are my latest craving. If you don’t know what they are, edamame are often seen served on a plate going around the conveyor belt in sushi bars — from RM1.99 for a handful — and are actually fresh green soya beans.

Edamame is known for being one of the power food for expecting mommies. They are a rich source for Carbohydrates, Protein, Dietary Fiber, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and micronutrients, particularly Folic Acid, Manganese and Vitamin K. That’s not all! Just look at the long list of nutritional goodness below *whoa*

I bought mine frozen in a bag of 500g for RM9.90 at Shojikiya in The Gardens, Mid Valley. They are quick to prepare and oh so delicious to munch on anytime of the day. All you need is a pot of boiling water, toss them in for 1 minute, drain, sprinkle some salt and enjoy! Easy Pea-sy

Why am I snacking on soy? If you’ve been following me since my previous pregnancy, you may remember a post I did on Pregnancy & Soya Beans. It was an alarming revelation for me then because I was expecting a boy and I immediately swore off soy after that. But now that I am having LBT, I guess this wouldn’t be a big concern *phew*

So here’s to soy goodness. Nothing like indulging on a snack that’s satisfying for me and good for my darling girl

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Natey365: Day 238.

mellomouse — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:25:52 +0000

Mouse in Disguise
Who says a Tiger can’t love cheese?

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mellomouse — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:01:49 +0000

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This is definitely an acquired taste *ugh*

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mellomouse — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:45:43 +0000

Banana Loving Tiger
I can eat this every morning *nyuumm*

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Dutch Lady Kid, 1-6 years: Full Cream.

mellomouse — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:50:20 +0000

Our Verdicts: Natey Mommy

1 sip was all he took and out it came right after. The rest of the 120ml? As usual, Mommy had to play DBKL and finished it all.

I wonder if it was a mistake to give Natey the Chocolate first. It’s like introducing a taste of heaven, then back to earth with this. I know it happened to me when I was little — I was sick and my Popo gave me Milo, took 1 sip and that was it for plain milk

Comparing sweetness level between this and Anmum Essential, the latter is definitely much more sweeter. Even that, till this day I am still having trouble convincing Natey to drink more than 45ml. So I can understand why he didn’t like this Full Cream Milk. Natey is definitely a Mommy’s boy

Looks like I’ll have to finish the rest of the 3 boxes. I’ll need to get me some Koko Krunch to go with it!

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Natey365: Day 196.

mellomouse — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:47:05 +0000

Zonked out Tiger during Lunch
Natey really fell asleep while having his dessert *keke*

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mellomouse — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:09:44 +0000

Oreo Monster Tiger
This has got to be the best treat ever! *yums*

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