Parenthood: A shock

And so, we are parents! After we have been trying to conceive for the past 8 years, we are blessed with a Little One (LO). Praise God for LO's safe passage into this world, into our world. LO is a daily reminder of the miracle and answered prayer from the Lord. Parenthood (and Motherhood) has …

Singapore Yumz: Picnic Urban Food Park

Recently came across a super value for money dining location hence I am back to recommend this hidden gem right smack in Wisma Atria! Things I loved about Picnic Urban Food Park: It was not crowded Feels like you are transported out of the run-off-the-mill mall environment into another world Beautiful insta-worthy themed sitting areas …

Home: Wahin Vie6 Dishwasher Review

So after deliberating a long time, we decided to get a dishwasher! You might remember reading my post about how one of the IDs we visited advised us to leave a space for dishwasher but we said no. I am happy to say I am now a 100% convert. Even at the point of purchase, …

Home: Aircon Shopping

We went to JK Aircon for our airconditioner after finding their good reviews on facebook. We went down once and thought it was a honest business the boss was running and signed on that day. Before this, we went to Gain City, but we did not buy from them despite the huge discounts because it …

Home: Windows and Grilles

For most HDB BTO flats, there is no windows and grills at the service yard. For us, we engaged Ugate for our windows and grilles. We went for their 3H ultraslim grills. For workmanship I did not find any problems. I find the quality of their gates to be quite good and why we went …

Home: Electrical Appliances Shopping

Hi! This is going to be a very short post and likely to be one of the last few posts about home renovation. Electrical appliances stands a majority of the cost of our home reno as they are big ticket items. Here is a list of stuff we bought: Washing machine Dryer Fridge Aircon (will …

Home: Our Singapore 5-room BTO dream

Hi all! I am too excited for this post and hence, I decided to cast away all my work to write this. I am going to show you what I will call our dream home. Yes, it is a regular BTO I know, but it is our sweet sweet home that I look forward to …

Home: Renovation Steps for Homeowners

This is going to be a really really short post! When I was renovating the house, I did not know which steps came first. Here is a rough guide for BTO flats: 1. Hacking 2. Wet works Cement screeding This includes building of kitchen cabinet base, washing machine base, fridge base, bathroom shower kerbs 3. …

Food: Hidden Teochew Cuisine in Bt Batok (CLOSED)

Hi all, this is just going to be a short post on this brand new find we have! Teochew Cuisine Restaurant 潮洲卤味 Blk 166 Bukit Batok West Ave 8 #01-252 Singapore 650166 Telephone: 9102 0082 It is cheap and good. If you are fans of teochew cuisine (very home styled) do try this place. Pork …

Home: Tips for Choosing your ID

I think for many of us out there, choosing our ID will be on the top of our mind once we confirm our house and if we are not going for DIY. I found it pretty daunting to "shop" for an ID because I have heard many many horror stories both online and offline. Especially …

Home: Should I hire a Professional Defect Checker?

For those who just got your new BTO, the 1st thing on your minds should be: DEFECT CHECK! Just like how when we buy new phones, the telco will open the box and ask you to make sure your screen and phone is okay, the same goes for HDB. If you scrutinise the forms they …

Home: ID vs DIY

Hi all! I am currently sitting in my new house on a foldable chair blogging this because I am awaiting for le fiance to end work to join me in sticking blue tapes on defects! Hence, I decided to start speaking about the pertinent question on everybody's mind.... Should I hire an interior designer (ID)?  …

Wedding: Red Packets to Prepare for the Big Day

This is likely going to be the end of the last few posts on Wedding preparations (and it will be short). I am going to list a list of red packets to prepare for the big day as per my own wedding experience. You can use this as a guide and come up with your …

Wedding: Overseas pre-wedding photo shoot

Hi all! I am back to blogging again. Today I am going to share a really good deal with you. Nono, I am not a telemarketer, but it really is a good deal. I went to KL, Malaysia for my overseas photoshoot.  No, I am not Malaysian. I have never even been to KL before …

Wedding: Review of Grand Copthorne Waterfront (wedding banquet)

Why did we choose Grand Copthorne Waterfront? Before we got to grand copthorne we actually went to quite a few different venues and research on multiple. If you would like to know more, please see our venues post. We wanted somewhere by the water because I find it so romantic and soothing to be able …

Wedding: Review of Chris Chang photography (wedding photography)

Why did we choose Chris Chang?  We got to know him through a friend who also engage him! We were drawn to his photographs as it had a nice capture of lighting and angles as well that brings out the warmth of the photographs. It also helped that he was from our church as well …

Wedding: Review of Makors Events (photobooth)

Why did we choose Makors Events for our photobooth?  We were actually contemplating really hard on whether to get a photobooth as we neared our wedding date. We had even contemplated making our own photobooth before we found Makors Events. We wanted a photobooth so that our guests could have a keepsakes, but yet, our …

Wedding: Review for Beyondpictures (wedding videography)

Why did we choose Beyondpictures? I have been following their channel for the longest time. I clearly remember falling very ill once and i was stuck in bed with fever for 2 whole days. I loved watching moomedia previously but i had a suggestion to watch a wedding video from Beyondpictures and I then binged …

Wedding: Review of Memoire and Co – now Love Story Wedding Boutique (bridal boutique)

Why did we choose Memoire and Co?  To be very very frank, they were the 1st few bridal studios we went to and we signed up with them at a wedding fair at vivocity! After signing up, I semi-regretted signing on an impulse but they were very nice as to allow us to change our …

Singapore: Ice Edge Cafe

If you are around Downtown East for the weekend or even during weekdays for lunch, you're in for a treat! We chanced upon Ice Edge Cafe at Downtown East's new wing! It was a surprising find as we were there for the electronics fair by Audiohouse and were HANGRY! Ice Edge Cafe has 2 other …