I know I have been whining about my postpartum fats for quite sometime now. Fynn is already 7 months old and I haven't reach my target in weight goal. I told myself October 2016 is my deadline for losing the 5 kg I been whining about. October is closing in and I am now 6 kg over my target weight. I have tried some diets and I couldn't find time for a consistent exercise regime with two clingy kids. I have to admit now, this little mommy needs help! When everything fails, I turned to the amazing … [Read more...]
HANDCRAFTED SOAP FROM ROUGH BEAUTY
I am for simple, handcrafted and natural products. That is why I was happy to try a soap from a Singapore-based beauty and skincare company specialising in botanical soaps, Rough Beauty. I love that the use quality natural ingredient made of only plant essential oils, herbs and spices. This means there is absolutely no artificial ingredients in their products. I was pleased to learn that this company was founded by a 20-something nurse with ideals of simplicity and sustainability. I … [Read more...]
BOOKS OF THE MONTH: LESLIE LUDY’S BOOKS
Looking around these days, I realised that women are having few people to look up to that would model what is classy and dignified femininity. Class was replaced by crass and it saddens me. I am still hoping I will have a daughter eventually and I want her to have good women examples to follow. I was delighted to discover Leslie Ludy's books that geared toward Christ-centered femininity. I have read a Leslie Ludy book that she wrote her husband, Eric Ludy entitled When God Writes Your … [Read more...]
HOME-MADE BODY SCRUB RECIPES
I suffer from Keratosis Pilaris. It's that unfortunate genetic skin condition where there is a fast build-up keratin on the skin which causes unsightly bumps and rough skin especially in upper arms and back. I need to exfoliate my skin every night to prevent excess build-up of skin and get rid of the itchy, rough, dry skin. I love body scrubs, loofahs and exfoliating soaps. I particularly love the Soap and Glory Smoothie Breakfast Scrub. But I am trying to be a thrifty diva and … [Read more...]
OXYJET FACIAL TREATMENT AT BELLEZZA AESTHETICS: A ROYAL TREATMENT FOR ALL PRINCESSES
I realized that no amount of expensive makeup can hide a bad skin. I made a mistake of investing in a lot of cosmetics that creates a big hole in my wallet to conceal my imperfect skin when I should have invested more on taking good care of my skin. Currently, I prefer the au naturale trend. Less makeup, more on natural beauty. You can get really self-conscious of feeling so exposed going out without makeup. Going au naturale is not easy. It requires less use of harsh products on skin, proper … [Read more...]
THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK
This week, my week started with a wonderful facial at Bellezza Aesthetics at Wheelock Place. I have this amazing OxyJet facial. I was served with some hot tea and biscuits before and after my treatment. I felt like an English princess. I can't wait to share with you my royal treatment at Belles Aesthetics. I felt my skin glowing after the treatment. I don't mind not wearing any make-up after my facial. Midweek, my colleagues and I went to a Ramadan buffet at The Landmark at Village Hotel … [Read more...]
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