Nutriva Premium Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Adding goodness without compromising taste
Nutritional yeast supplements are not common in Malaysia while it is practised overseas. For my kids, I sprinkle nutritional yeast powder on their cereal or oatmeal. For myself, i choose nutritional yeast flakes. It is crunchy and surprisingly has a nutty flavor to every crunch. I especially enjoy sprinkling the flakes on my salad and my rice. Knowing that every mouthful is packed full of nutrients makes me feel happy and healthier. Nutritional yeast is full vit B, folic acid and zinc which we need. Fantastic for vegetarians and vegans and for those who are too busy to ensure rounded, healthy meals everyday.
Nutriva Premium Nutritional Yeast Powder
Nature's way to make every mouthful nutritious
I read a lot about nutritional yeast. And with my first child I found nutritional yeast in the supermarket and sprinkled some on her porridge 2 to 3 times a week. The added nutrition really boosted her immune system as she did not get sick easily. Came my second kid, due to lack of consumers I believe, the nutriotional yeasts were no longer in the market. My second child got sick easier and always had runny nose. Now my third child and I was so happy to be able to give her the same as her oldest sister and I really hope to see good outcome for her as she is premature and easily suffers from runny nose.
So far so good after a week we notived a more active, playful and louder child. Not sure if it is 100% due to the nutritional yeast but her bowel movement has improved as well. Happy to continue giving her this supplement.
She also enjoys the nutty flavor it has. No rejection at all!!!!!!!! I love the powder form as it stirs into food very easily.
Made up a video for u guys..... showing my baby loving her sweet potato puree plus nutritional yeast powder.
Definitely will share this to my vegetarian friends!!!!
Jae Ko Designs Diaper Bag
Jaeko Designs
A mommy 3 times over, I have gone through quiet a number of diaper bags. Before I received this bag, I was psyched that I could customize 2 letter initials on the front of the bag. No other commercial diaper bag will cater to this. However, when I received it, I was a little disappointed that the second letter was small and not 2 capital letters.
However, I was really pleased with the look of the bag. Although it was vegan leather, it really looked good. A plus point is that it is easy to maintain with just a damp cloth for stains. I received the Dawn Diaper Bag - Upgraded which was the grey one. I loved the size immediately!
I took the liberty to take pictures of the insides and outsides but you can also find the pictures on their website.
While the hardware is solid and a really nice gold color, it does add weight to the bag. However, I have had bags with more compartments and equally as good hardware and they were heavier than Jaeko Designs bag.
What I loved is that the bag came with really good stroller straps. I mean, really really good. Thick with two hooks, you can use it for any stroller and a lot of other things other than stroller clips. I can imagine using them for my keys and such too. Hahaha....
When I say this bag can pack a punch I mean it. After stuffing all my things I would use on an outing day with my baby, there is still space at the top! And I cloth diaper too!!! Hence the 3 bulky cloth diapers you see in one of my pictures.
I love how the bag has a hidden compartment at the back. And how the straps can be removed and put away into this compartment which can also double as a tech pocket for your tablet. I also love how it came with a messenger strap. I also love how the mommy pocket is full of little pockets for your wet wipes etc.
Why did I not give it 5 stars? Because I feel that they should include a line in the mommy pocket to clip my car keys or house keys. It would make life a lot easier for me than to dig around the pockets for them. The other thing was that the straps kinda dug into your shoulders after awhile as I babywear. Babywearing plus backpacking got a bit uncomfortable after a few hours. it would help if the straps had some padding. Also, the hardware makes the bag a tad heavy for an overpacker like me. However it looks really good on the stroller and is lighter my other mommy backpack. I attached my own pacipod but if you purchase your bag online now, your bag definitely comes with both pacipod plus stroller straps (I saw online). Pacipods are great not just for pacifiers but for headphones, pendrives, loose change or even some small toys for the kids.
Overall i gave it a 4. However, taking into consideration the price range, it is almost a 5! Oh, and I am 5' 9" tall. So this would fit your hubby comfortably too! (unless he is 6 foot and buff hahaha)
If you are looking to read more on my Jaeko Designs review, I have also posted a more detailed version on my blog www.chen2nat.blogspot.com
Sunway Lagoon
Fun in the sun
How did we spend our day out in the sun at Sunway Lagoon?
We started off at the Wildlife Park and my kid loved it so much! We were lucky to catch their feeding times and it was really informative and educational as there was a lovely ranger who was very friendly and knowledgeable. She very patiently answered questions too!
My kid enjoyed herself so much feeding the rabbits and longkang fishing. Then the bird show was awesome!!! The birds were so well trained!
After that we had a rest riding the train around the entire sunway lagoon before moving on to the theme park rides. Our plan was to complete all the dry activities before changing into swimwear for the water fun.
We went on all the rides except the haunted house and as we went at off peak season, the wait was not too long and we had loads of fun!
After all the dry land fun, we looked at the time and it was already 5pm and it started raining..... Oh no! We did not have a chance at water play!!!!!
Sunway Lagoon...... we will be back for a day only for water play!!!
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Exfoliating Crushed Cocoa Beans Body Wash
Suitable for daily use
What I loved about the product was the scent when I first opened to bottle. The soft minty smell reminded me of mint chocolate chip ice cream - my favorite! I definitely love that it is not an overbearing, strong scent but a lovely light scent. I could see the little bits of crushed cocoa beans in the body wash and when you shower you will realise why it can be used daily. It is soft and gentle on the skin. I have used body scrubs before and they are coarse thus not suitable for daily use but this...thus I love using everyday!
Hegen PCTO™ Feeding Bottle PPSU
Hegen one handed assembly challenge!
I decided single-handedly assemble the Hegen bottle to see if it is possible as they say. Much to my surprise..... it was really simple and definitely doable while carrying baby in one arm (I actually held the phone to record not baby) *disclaimer...no baby was in danger during video shooting ???
Watch the video if you want to see me in action
The Hegen bottle is truly really well designed for both mommy and baby! ?
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Repair Conditioner
Treatment grade conditioner
Not as coconut scented as the sister shampoo, this conditioner is really good. When I first saw the yellow color of the product, I have to admit I was a little put off. The color reminded me of my baby's...ehem... ??? but I slathered it on my hair and after a thorough rinse... my opinion of it changed. I love it. The results resemble what you would get after spending $$$ for a hair treatment session at the hair salon. I loved the results. Silky smooth hair...so silky I did not even need to use a comb! Definitely recommended for dry hair like mine!
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Conditioning Shampoo
Oh so coconutty!
Oh so coconutty was my first impression even before I opened the bottle. The smell of coconuts was so fragrant and just reminded me of the tropical beach. I have very dry hair eventhough I do not color or perm my hair. Prehaps it is due to breastfeeding that my hair doesn't get the nourishment it should. This shampoo seemed a little on the runny side but was easy to lather up. However, after washing it off, the end result was not as smooth as I expected. But when I used the conditioner, the combination worked wonders and I am left with silky smooth hair (like I just did a treatment session at the hair salon).
Hegen PCTO™ Feeding Bottle PPSU
A league of its own
Impressed with the look of the packaging very soothing color tone and very sleek and stylish. But the body may feel soft and flimsy but is surprisingly strong due to the quality of the top and bottom lids. Bottles are beautiful - very stylish and very well designed. Wide opening made cleaning a breeze. Easy to assemble and disassemble. They really designed it with a busy mommy carrying baby in mind. It must really resemble natural breasts for my baby fell asleep drinking water which she never does. She only falls asleep direct latching. Thus this was a very nice surprise. The teething ring is very ergonomic and baby handled easily. The design on the teething ring helped soothe her itchy gums. Very good quality silicon. Cool once placed in the fridge but not icy which is very nice.
Cheekaaboo Baby Swimwear
Warm and comfy water play bodysuit
I am very pleased at the full body suit. The bright yellow color with pineapple motive was really cute. The quality is really good and the stitching is really strong (no worries of it unraveling or tearing ar the seams). The material is thick but insides are soft. It is quite water proof thus minimizing how wet your child will be. High quality zippers make it easy to zip up and down even with one hand. Love how the suit is designed similarly to a surfers body suit. I am pleased to note that it really kept baby warm. My swimming pool tends to get really cold and my girls always start shivering after a mere 15 mins of water play. I expected the same with baby but after 15 minutes of pool time, there were no indications of the cold - no shivering, no blue lips or any of the indications she is cold. The only downside to this body suit is that is is not easy to put on a baby that cannot stand yet as the material is thick and hard to pull up on a baby lying down but I do not forsee much problems for an older child. Overall, I love cheekaboo and will be looking at buying them for my older kids too. Watch my videos on youtube chen2nat to see it in action!
HappyMask Berries Garden Face Mask
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Definitely a mask I would recommend for us ladies. One must always take care of ones skin and with this mask, it becomes so easy! 5 different masks for different issues. Vitalising, Hydrating, rejuvenating, brightening and antioxidant! Love the fruity smell especially the antioxidant and brightening range - so fruity and sweet it smelt so yummy!!! The mask is made of super soft material and very comfortable to wear. The mask was not over soaked with loads of product and not dripping when removed from the packaging. Thus you did not have to suffer from excess running down ur face and neck.
Application was a breeze and I loved the size cuz I have a broad face! It fit perfectly!!! After 5 days of pampering..I can feel my skin softer and brighter. Challenge yourself today with a 5 day mask challenge today!!!!
Nutriva Oliferin PurEssence Plus
Not easy to consume
I was really interested to try out oliferin puressence for all the benefits of olive oil. But it really is not easy to swallow. Recommended to drop onto a spoon and take with water or in a non-heated beverage but as usual I had to try my way and tried a drop on my tongue. Wow! The tingle on my tongue was shocking and the taste! Not easy to palate! Definitely ready a cup of water when you consume this.But once you mix it in juice it is not so bad. Please do not mix with dairy products (from experience) it is not a good combo. Although I love the look of the packaging...it is really hard to get the drops out. Especially the first time. I had to remove the plastic cap and blow to clear it before I could even manage to get a drop out! Every drop later was painstakingly awaited as each drop came really really slowly. One sniff and my girl told me she didn't want to try it so I don't think it will flow with the kids. I do not believe I am able to say I feel healtier with only one week of consumption but I can say my skin did not have any breakouts this week (I really suffer from new pimples sprouting every week) and last weeks pimples have improved! And...while my kids and parents are sick...I am still standing so...that's a positive sign to improved immune system! So I am pretty sure it is slowly making positive changes in my body! Need more time before I can come up with a full conclusion on how it benefited my overall health!
Baby Foot
No pain no mess no fuss
Everything you need is in the package. However I did not get as crazy results as shown in thr pictures on the box with whole skin sluffing off. Easy to use...no mess at all but you do have to sit still or wear socks and be careful when walking around. The gel felt cool and when you put socks over it it was nice and warm. I totally forgot I had it on after 30 mins and ended up with 40 mins because it was so comfortable. After washing off with soap and water I felt clean. Second day I felt tingly around the soles of my feet but no discomfort or anything. Then I started to see fluff dropping off like coarse sand hahaha. Maybe my skin is super thick because I used to run track barefoot growing up but I think I need to do a few more session to get off all my thick cracked skin! But this is so much better than attacking your skin with a metal mesh and rubbing off the skin because there is a risk of overdoing it as I have done before.
Alie P. Flowers & Weddings
Lovely flowers for mommy
We received the flowers for mommy in a timely manner. When they say betweeb noon till 1pm they meant it which is great in terms of delivery and service. She was super nice and understanding to fit the delivert schedule around our busy weekend. The flowers came in a lovely basket and was gorgeous to look at. The color code was pleasing to the eye and my kid immediately took to the candy which I had to fight her off so grandma could see it first hahaha. However, it was quite heavy to carry. Most probably because of the huge amount of flowers in the arrangement. My only concern with this is as a Mother' S Day bouquet that the sweets really might be too sweet for grandmother's as they are most likely more health conscious. Maybe might be better to have mixed nuts or something more healthy as an option? Just a suggestion. But then it would not be as colorful and pretty. And my kidd won't have loved it so muvh either! Hahaha.... all it all it was lovely and smelled wonderful! Mommy loved it!
Chewies Immuno Licious
Surprise, surprise.... it works!
Reading through the ingredients I was pleased to see that there is actual juice in these gummies and not just artificial flavor. Since I have never had these and they claim to boost the immune system of ones child, I was glad to receive them while my whole family was down with flu and we were taking loads of vitamin C which did not seem to be working wonders. Of course, being a curious mommy I had to try these gummies alongside my kid. My kid loves them and I have to say that they are tasty. The mango flavor was not artificial and it was a nice subtle flavor to it. It was sweet and tasty it complemented the yeasty taste as there is yeast added which is high in vitamin b complex ( if you have tasted brewers yeast which I have, you will understand why... because it really tastes bad!) What I did not love is all the sugar coating it. It makes things a bit messy and sugar dropping everywhere which (paranoid mommy) hates because ants may be attracted. It just seems like too much sugar for my kid. That being said, we felt better after consuming it for 3 days and I believe it is a great addition to ones diet. Yes, I tried it too... I had I gummy more than my kid and it really taste like candy! My kid kept wanting more...
Palmer’s Baby Butter
Baby butter leaves skin smooth and silky
My baby has sensitive skin and there are quite a number of products in the market that she will have a reaction to. Palmer's baby butter is one that is suitable for her and it keeps her skin soft and smooth. I love the smell of cocoa butter so this scent really appeals to me. It is also creamy but really easy to apply and does NOT have a thick, greasy, oily feel after application which I dislike. Palmer's really is a tried and tested family brand for generations. Will continue to use Palmer's for my baby!
Palmer’s Bottom Butter
stiil best buttock cream ever
I have used Palmer's bottom butter since my first child. Glad to see that the quality has not changed and it continues to be a fantastic product for baby. Really good cream that I will slather onto baby's clean buttocks everyday during every diaper change because I do not have to worry of unnecessary additives. It does not contain zinc oxide and yet it keeps baby's bum-bum rash free with no redness in sight. It is slightly yellow in color which might put off some parents but that is the natural color of cocoa butter and it does not stain clothing or cloth nappies. Love how creamy it is and easy to apply without leaving a thick, sticky feeling. There are some creams out there which is difficult to wash off and leaves a white film no matter how hard you try to clean it up. Glad that Palmer's is easy to wash yet works wonders at keeping redness at bay. Definitely recommended!!!
Palmer’s Softening Rosehip Body Wash
A tinge of rose scent with great moisturizing feel
The pale pink bottle matched the rosehip scent of the creamy body wash. Light, soothing and feminine. When I first squeezed some onto my palm, I found the body wash to be creamy and with a satin-like shine to it. Love how smooth it feels when showering and love the subtle scent of roses. Especially when used with a shower pouf... luxury for the skin! You will feel so pampered. Bliss.....After showering, the skin feels soft and satin-like just like how the body wash looks. Definitely another fantastic Palmer's product for dry skin. Even better when followed up with a lotion for soft, supple skin.
EUBOS Urea 5% Shampoo
Itchy Scalp Begone!
Since I got pregnant, hormonal changes has inflicted me with uncontrollable acne and itchy scalp. While I still am unable to find a solution for my face, I am glad that Eubos Urea Shampoo has solved my itchy scalp. When I first got my hands on it, I was a little worried about the urea content and the smell of it because scent is really important to me. Pleasantly -surprised to find out that it did not smell bad at all - just a tinge of uric acid smell. While shampooing my hair, I have to say....when they coined the term "Squeaky clean" they must have had this shampoo in mind. Literally, while rinsing out my hair, I could hear the squeaking hahaha.... At first I was worried it meant that it was going to dry out my hair but after trying it for a week...my hair was not only smooth and moisturized... my scalp is no longer itchy!!! Yippee!!! I did try many different brands of shampoo thinking that the itchy scalp was probably due to dryness but it continued to itch. Eubos Urea Shampoo has really solved my problem. Thank you!
Miezuu Diaper
Comfortable, premium and a cut above the rest
My first time trying Miezuu was all positivity. I loved how plush and silky smooth it felt eventhough it was super thin. And when I tried it on my little sumo who is famous for her thunder thighs I was honestly a bit worried as she normally wears XL not L. L goes up to 15kg and she is 15kg with KFC thighs. Much to my pleasure... they fit her perfectly! No leaks too. Their cutting is definitely bigger than normal diapers!!!!
12 hours overnight usage? No problem! No leaks yet even after 1 week of usage. Baby is comfy and no rash so far eventhough my lil sumo has super sensitive skin.
Also loving the fact that the side elastics are very stretchy but stay true to form. There are diapers in the market that are super stretchy but they lose their form super fast and starts drooping or leaking.
Even their side tape is of high quality. Need to readjust multiple times as a new parent? No problem!!!!
Would I recommend it. Yes!!!! For mommies looking for comfort and high quality products for long hour use.