Gymnademics’ Big Day Out 2013

We brought the kids to the Gymnademics Big Day Out and had a really good time!
(Not too surprised to bump into Olimomok and family!)

Granted my kids do not understand the twisted tale of Cinderella, both of them had their eyes throughout the entire performance.

Turns out that my littlest one is a better audience than her bigbro who takes ages to warm up. Teanne was so much more excited to watch the performance! I like that they used some of the familiar tunes used during Gymnademics classes so younger kids like mine could relate better to the performance.

Themed “Lights! Sound! Action!”, the event educates the kids on etiquette of watching theatre performances and shares how a theatre works through experiential stations.

Playing with props

From the other side of the curtain

Checking out the transformation using theatre makeup

Creating sound effects through storytelling

It wasn’t just the kids who learned something. I think even the husb and I learned more about the theatres as well after this event! Can’t wait to see how the next one will be like!

{Review} Ganba-yoku at Anti-Oxidant Centre

At Bev‘s invitation, a couple of us girls got to experience Ganban-Yoku + Yoga at the Anti-Oxidant Centre after a long day of work / time spent with kids. It was a new concept to me, but having heard from Bev that we can burn calories just lying there was good enough reason for me to try this out.

Personally, I don’t like sauna as it gets too “steamy” and humid for my liking. I find it hard to breathe after sitting in a sauna for 5 minutes. Hence, I was pleasantly surprised to find the dry sauna rooms that are specially constructed at the Anti-Oxidant Centre do feel different. You can definitely feel the heat as the temperature is kept around 39-41° C but the humidity is only about 30%, which makes it very comfortable to stay inside for a longer period.

The anti-oxidant beds are made of special ceramic tiles which release over negative ions into our body to neutralize toxins. In the process, the body perspires and detoxifies. Before we were brought into the room, we were told to drink more water. I was a little skeptical about the need for a water parade since I am the type who does not perspire easily. But I was so wrong! I didn’t do much of the yoga as I was restricted by my scoliosis back but just the sitting around and little tries here and there for the easier positions had me sweating buckets. I was doing a water parade on my own inside the room!

Some benefits of Ganban-yoku therapy include:

  • anti-ageing
  • increased metabolic rates and weight loss
  • reduced cholesterol levels
  • improved blood circulation
  • relief of pain and stiffness caused by rheumatism
  • increased immune resistance

Obviously, one session is not sufficient enough to see all the benefits but I definitely feel like I had some sorta workout after the session ended. All of us had a nice rosy blush to our faces (shall remember to take a pic the next time!) when we came out of the room. We were then treated to a glass or two of enzyme drink which tasted yummy and refreshing! Many of us couldn’t resist getting a bottle home for more.

I’m not sure if it’s psychological ‘cos I can only wait til my next visit to confirm, but my skin and hair felt like they underwent some treatment too. They felt really smooth and clean! Maybe that’s why the boss and staff of the centre all had such good and young looking skin!

Now, if that is not enough, the Anti-Oxidant Centre has also launched the Anti-Oxidant Home Building solution. This is a Japanese-based technology product with more than 10 years of product testing. The Anti-Oxidant Centre itself uses this technology. Again, I think that’s why everyone there has such good skin!

The Anti-Oxidant Home Building solution can be easily mixed into home construction materials, such as water-based paint, concrete, plastering or wood finishes during renovations to effectively create an environment with positive health benefits with anti-ageing and beautifying effects in your very own home!

Some benefits of the Anti-Oxidant Home Building solution include:

  • Removal of toxins:
    The solution breaks down and eliminate harmful chemicals (Volatile Organic Compound), creating an ionised environment within the home.
  • Improved health:
    More than 200,000 negative ions per cm3 is produced throughout the whole home 24 hours a day. Inhaling this healthy air has been shown to produce numerous positive benefits such as reduces allergies, improved sleep & relaxation, improves metabolism, reinforce collagen for anti-ageing, etc.
  • Odour and humidity removal:
    It removes bad odour from mildew, prevents formation of mould and fungus and also evicts smells from tobacco and pets.
  • Anti-static environment:
    Creates an anti-static environment, preventing dust from sticking to floors, walls and ceilings.

How apt to learn about this with our new place to be ready soon and we can probably give the raw egg experiment a try!

In the meantime, I foresee more sessions at the Anti-Oxidant Centre!

GOOD THINGS MUST SHARE: 

  1. A $10 Ganban-yoku trial / $20 Ganban-yoga trial are available for my blog readers.
    Just mention blog name “MissusTay” when you call to book a session.
    Condition: for New Customers only!
  2. All readers get a 10% discount for the Anti-Oxidant Home Building.
    Note: There’s a 3 months money back guarantee that all treated room prevent raw food from spoiling!

Anti-Oxidant Centre
No. 1 Thomson Ridge
Singapore 574633T: 6756 0636
E: info@anti-oxidantcentre.com.sg

Note: We were invited to try out Ganban-yoku at Anti-Oxidant Centre for review purposes. All opinions expressed are based on my experience and information provided by the Anti-Oxidant Centre.

things in my (work) bag

I thought I should have a smaller bag for work since I don’t have to carry diapers, milk bottles, wet wipes, and a million and one other baby stuff. But no, it seems like my work bag is just as cluttered!

From left to right:

Coach wallet
discount cards and membership cards

Pencil case
I like to have my own stash of stationery.

Swarovski pen
In case of situations when I just need to grab ONE pen out of my bag

Notebook
For scribbles. Have lots on my mind and the ideas come hitting at different times of the day. I forget about them soon after and need to write them down somewhere.

Clarins lip moisturizer
To give my puckers some TLC. That’s all the makeup I carry out with me.

Samsung spare charger
This is a Friday when I took this picture. I bring the spare charger home for weekends, just in case!

Credit card bill
Threw the statement inside my bag for about a week now and still couldn’t find time to clear it.

Chanel wallet
That’s the wallet that contains my payment modes

My kids’ wet bag
I’m using it now to bring my Invisalign braces container, toothbrush and toothpaste around.

Gucci baglet
I use this as a “lunch bag” – to carry my wallet and phone when I go out for lunch.

Note 2
My Note 2 is not featured here cos I used it to take this photo.

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{Review+Giveaway} Funky Feet Fashions footwear

At almost 11 months old, Teanne has never worn any shoes before. (Unless you consider those socks that look like shoes, which I have plenty for her!) She has recently developed a love to yank her socks off or test the strength of her teeth by pulling the socks off with them. My mum has advised not to let her wear shoes until she turns one at least as she is worried that the soles of the shoes, if not made soft enough, will hinder in her development. Hence, on most days, Teanne’s OOTD is not quite complete without any shoes or socks.

Then came along the opportunity to review baby footwear from Funky Feet Fashions!

Firstly, the pair of adorable footwear was able to stay on my daughter’s feet! Although the size I got for her is still quite big for her right now, the stay-on design meant that the shoes could jolly well stay on her feet and she couldn’t pull them off! YAY!! (I do realize she will figure out how to do it when she’s older and I will still have to pick up after her but hey, while it lasts!)

Teanne is able to cruise and do assisted walking now. The anti-slip suede soles helped gave us both a wee bit more confidence that she can learn to walk wearing something on her feet without having to fall ever so often. The soles are soft, flat and flexible. That helps to allay my mum’s fear (and mine too!).

I was sold when Funky Feet Fashions updated us that their shoes can be worn in the outdoors! You see, I don’t quite need my daughter to wear shoes at home and she could do socks at play gyms. Hence, my headache was really finding suitable footwear for her when we are out. The poor girl could only look on from her stroller at her brother running wild in the parks or shopping centres as I will NOT let her walk on those grounds without proper footwear!

Bonus? These shoes are machine washable!! That means I do not get upset when I see her shoes dirtied knowing it can be washed without hassle. I’m so pleased with this find I’m planning to get her another pair! *cue for husband to roll eyes*

Giveaway time!

In the spirit of good things must share, a lucky reader will get to win a S$50 online shopping voucher from Baby’s Breath, the sole Singapore distributor of Funky Feet Fashions.

Same rules, people!

1) Like MissusTay‘s page
2) Like Funky Feet Fashions Singapore
3) Share this as a public post on your FB timeline
4) Leave a comment to let me know when all’s done!

This giveaway closes at 6pm on Friday, 3 May 2013. Good luck!

Note: We were given a pair of Funky Feet Fashions footwear for review purpose. All opinions expressed are my own.

UPDATE, 3 May 2013:

Here’s our winner:

Congratulations, Kathryn! Look out for my email!