Food Review: Krazy Salad Bar Promotion

Hi All, 

I have recently started my maternity leave to wait for the arrival of my little bundle of joy! 

I feel more relaxed now! 

Without the need to worry about work, I can now pamper myself and do what I want before the start of my motherhood.

As I am not sure when he will arrive, I'm treasuring my every single day of freedom. 
On the first day of my maternity leave I have accomplished a number of items on my to-do-list. Done my pedicure, eyelash curling and shopping for body binder.
While I am strolling around, I happened to chance upon a crazy salad buffet promotion! 

A good way to start my maternity leave, taking my time to enjoy buffet. 

The usual price of the salad buffet bar is S$17.90 and now it costs only S$8.90 for limited period only! According to the staff they are having this opening promotion for a limited period. I am not sure it will be until when. 

During my typical work day at Raffles Place, one of my favourite food for lunch is salad. I have salad almost every week. But it usually costs me S$8 - 12 for a bowl of vegetables.  
Now with similar price, I can have unlimited round of salads, pastas, soup, fruits, chips, noodles, drink and even ice cream! Sound great right. This is not a paid advertorial. I am sharing this great deal as I always believe good things should be shared. 

 I will have to say the spread of the buffet is awesome. You can check from photos below. 

We can make our own salad bowl with our favorite vegetables, meat and dressings!

 

There are 3 choices of soups: Mushroom, Clam Chowder and Mixed Vegetables

The choice of fruits are not a lot. But it's good enough for the amount we are paying

They even have pasta and noodle 

Some topping for soup and pasta

Chili Con Carne

They have ice cream! Perfect way to end the meal with  ice cream especially when the weather in SG is so hot!

I am surprised that they have free flow of drinks too. Most low price buffets will not include drinks so that they can earn from us when we get thirsty after a heavy meal

Here's photos of what I had on the day. :)

I hope this promotion will not end soon so that I can enjoy a few more rounds of this great deal before I deliver.

The Krazy Salad is conveniently located at:

Block 190, Toa Payoh, Lorong 6

#02-512, Singapore 310190

(around Toa Payoh Central)

Happy Sharing, 

TwentySixOctober

My Pregnancy Diary 8: Skin Care During Pregnancy

Hi all,

I am currently in my 38th week! I'm really excited and nervous as I'm getting closer to D Day. My belly is really heavy now and I have difficulty sleeping too as I will be awaken by leg cramps and backache on almost every night.  

I have finally decided on the hospital to deliver. It's Mount Alvernia. We understand from their staff that from Aug, there will additional 8 single rooms at their new extension area. However, the charges will be slightly higher which they will only reveal in Aug.
I hope Aedan will arrive in Aug so that I will stand a higher chance of getting a single room! 

Here sharing with you photos of Aedan in his 37th week :)

Moreover, I'll like to share with you all the facial products which I am using during my pregnancy. 

I believe many mum-to-be have problems when it comes to deciding on the type of products to use during pregnancy due to concerns on whether the products contain chemicals that may harm our unborn baby. On the other hand, it is not good to totally neglect our skin-care regimens especially when our skins tend to get drier and more sensitive during pregnancy. So I am going to share with you all the products I am currently using. However, it really depends on the individual whether the products are suitable for your skin. 

Chemicals to avoid during pregnancy (you may click SKIN CARE DURING PREGNANCY for more information on the reasons to avoid these chemicals): 

Differin (adapelene)

Retin-A, Renova (tretinoin)

Retinoic acid

Retinol

Retinyl linoleate

Retinyl palmitate

Tazorac and avage (Tazarotene)

Salicylic acid

Beta hydroxy acid

BHA

Lethicin

Phosphatidylcholine

Soy

Textured vegetable protein (TVP)

1. Facial Cleanser 

Purity made simple

3-in-1 cleanser for face and eyes 

from Philosophy

Ingredients:
aqua/water/eau, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-glucoside, Coconut alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Aniba Rosaeodora (rosewood) Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Centifolia flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera bark Oil, Santalum album (sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Sclarea (clary) Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora bark extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (pepper) Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Linalool, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, fd & c yellow no. 5 (CI 19140).

Where can you get it?
Sephora and Philosophy outlets


2. Facial Wash 

Purifying Neem Face Wash 
from Himalaya Herbal 

Ingredients:
Neem, Turmeric, water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, melia azadirachta, leaf extract, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate & disodium cocoyl glutamate, glycerin, acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Perfume, Methylchloroisothiazolinone & methylsothiazolinone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate,CI 19140, CI 42090

Where can you get it?
Watsons


3. Toner

Aloe Calming Toner 
from The Body Shop

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) (Skin Soothing Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Sorbitol (Humectant), Glycerin (Humectant), Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric acid, Sodium Hydroxide.


Where can you get it?
The Body Shop


4. Essence 

Drops of Youth Concentrate
from The Body Shop

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Chondrus Crispus Powder (Abrasive), Propanediol (Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning Agent), Adenosine (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate (Skin Protectant), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Emollient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Buddleja Davidii Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract/Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract/Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Benzoic Acid (Preservative), Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).

Where can you get it?
The Body Shop


5. Serum

Vitamin E Moisture Serum
from The Body Shop

Ingredients:

Aqua (Solvent/Diluent), Cyclomethicone (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Mel (Natural Additive), Panthenol (Skin/Hair Conditioning Agent), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Caesalpinia spinosa (Skin Conditioning Agent), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Oryza sativa (Emollient), Triticum vulgare (Emollient), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Methylparaben (Preservative), Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Avena strigosa (Skin Conditioning Agent), Lecithin (Stabiliser/Emulsifier), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Benzyl Benzoate (Solvent), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Propylparaben (Preservative), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient).

Where can you get it?
The Body Shop


6. Moisturizer 

Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream
from The Body Shop

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Isododecane (Solvent), Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane (Absorbent/Anticaking Agent), Glycerin (Humectant), Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene (Solvent), Polymethyl Methacrylate (Emollient), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Polysorbate 60 (Surfactant), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Zinc Gluconate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Acacia Senegal Gum (Film Former), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Algae Extract (Natural Additive), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (Skin Conditioning Agent), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Propylene Glycol Alginate (Binder), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Hydrolyzed Algin (Soothing agent), Serine (Skin Conditioning Agent), Sodium Stearate (Surfactant), Zinc Sulfate (Cosmetic Astringent), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster).

Where can you get it?
The Body Shop

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XOXO,
TwentySixOctober 

My Pregnancy Diary 7: False Contractions, Checklist for Maternity Bag & Maternity Photo Shoot

Hi All,

I'm in my 36th week today!
According to the doctor it's safe for me to deliver anytime after today! 

Sharing photos of Aedan at his 35th week. 

His eyes look big in the photo here ;)

Many things happened in the past few weeks!

On the night of 3rd July 15, I experienced mild contractions from 3 am till morning. I wasn't sure if it was true labor contractions or Braxton Hicks. Through the night, I had difficulty sleeping. However, since it was not very painful, I decided to wait till morning before visiting my gynae. 
I called the clinic when they were opened and explained the situation to the staff. She said I may visit the gynae but have to wait for my turn since there were other patients on that day. The funny thing was that my contractions stopped when I was preparing to visit the clinic. 
But since I had already informed my boss that I'm taking urgent leave, I decided to visit my gynae to understand the cause of the contractions. When I arrived at the clinic, she put me on CTG monitoring for about 15 mins and then I was asked to wait for my turn. 
When it was finally my turn, the doctor said that the CTG result showed that I had started my contractions! However, I was only in my 35th week and it was considered premature for delivery. She inserted her finger into my vagina to check whether my cervix had opened. Luckily, it was not so she prescribed medication to relax my uterus and asked me to be take them when contractions happened again before my baby turns 36 weeks. 
Anytime after the 36th week, if consistent contractions happened again, the baby will be safe for delivery. 

Although it was a false alarm, this incident kind of served as a wake up call for me to settle the things required before his arrival. 
One of my to-do list was to cut my hair short so that it would be easier to maintain. On that very day, I went to a random salon in Novena and just "chopped" off my hair. I was so scared that it would turn out to be a disaster and in my mind, I had already planned to purchase a wig if it turns out too ugly. 
Fortunately, I kind of like my new look and now it's so much easier when it comes to washing and drying my hair. 

So here's my new look.

My EDD is on 8th Aug so many people said I should communicate with little Aedan and ask him to arrive on 9 Aug to be a National Day baby so that he can enjoy free goodies! 
I think I shall take things as it comes since I am opting for natural birth, I cannot really control when he wanna come out. 

Since Aedan may arrive anytime from now, I have started to pack my Maternity Bag. It's advised to start packing maternity bag 4 weeks before EDD. 

So what are the things to be packed for the big day?

I have prepared my own checklist. It's not in any order but I think it is useful in making sure that all the essentials are included in my maternity bag.

No	Items to brings	Check
1	Doctor's Admission Letter
2	Previous Medical Health Reports
3	Prepare a list of medications which you are currently taking
4	Pyjamas with front opening to facilitate breastfeeding
5	Non-slip slippers
6	Personal Toiletries
7	Original marriage certificate for registration of baby's birth certificate
8	Sweater as delivery suite may be cold
9	2 pair of mittens for baby
10	A set of baby clothing to be worn during discharge
11	Baby wrapper or blanket
12	Pre-natal consultation receipts for claiming of S$450 from medisave
13	Chicken essence to provide energy during delivery
14	Download some movies to be watched while waiting for delivery or bring anything that can help you to relax
15	Disposable underwear
16	Snacks (biscuits) for hubby while waiting for delivery
17	Camera/ video camera to capture the memorable moment
18	Chargers for handphones
19	Contact lens solution and container if you wear contact lens
20	Spectacles
21	Socks as feet can get cold during labour
22	Nursing bra
23	Breast pad
24	Nipple Cream. To be applied immediately after you started breast feeding to avoid cracks
25	Bio-Oil or lotion if you will like to apply massage during labour. Or to be used after labour to prevent stretch marks
26	Baby wipes
27	Extra plastic bag to put the used clothes
28	Body Binder
29	Maternity Pad as there will be bleeding after giving birth
30	A set of changing clothes for hubby if he is staying overnight

Before I end my post, I'm also going to share photos taken during my maternity shoot. 
I have always found that maternity shoots are something good to have but not a necessity.
Since it has become so popular for parents-to-be to take maternity shoot, the price of this service has been increasing.. 
In order to avoid this unnecessary costs and yet keep photos memory of my baby belly, we have decided to do it ourselves. And glad to say the result turns out well! 

Photos are credited to my hubby and myself :)

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TwentySixOctober