[Personal] April's Tik Tok Hauls - Stainless Steel Cat Coffee Spoons + 32oz Thermal Water Bottle

The young and old me still loves hot chocolate with marshmallows. Bought this cute cat mini spoon with cat paws that can rest at the side of the cup. 

"Life is like hot chocolate — rich and warm.
The marshmallows are the small joys that melt in,
making the hard days softer and the sweet ones sweeter."

I bought a new water bottle to motivate myself to drink more water in the office. Found this large capacity, O brand inspired double-wall vacuum insulated water bottle that's not only stylish but also practical and functionable. 

The straw allows for effortless drinking as the bottle can be heavy when fully filled, making it easier to sip water through the straw. With the straw, I can drink without tilting the bottle. The double wall prevents scalding and keeps my water warm throughout the day. The best part is it's only about 1/5 of the cost. 

Tik Tok Shop Link : https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHtb9RMmgK6A-o1e6W/

XOXO

[Events] Lunch at Cherki + ZOOOM by Patch Theatre presented by ACT 3 International + 313 Day

After watching Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story on TV, I've been craving Peranakan food. Just nice, Pink invited us to join her family for lunch at Cherki, located in the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. 

 Cherki redefines Peranakan dining with its modern take on traditional cuisine and uniquely crafted cocktails. The space exudes warmth and elegance, blending turquoise and brown hues with gold to give a modern and contemporary look.  

We ordered the Tingkat Set which comes with one beverage and two sides. We chose different mains but some similar sides. I had the blue pea rice, my girl had the buah keluak fried rice, and my hubby had dry laksa. The food was served in a beautiful, two-tiered tingkat. Each lunch set comes with crackers, sambal and house made Achar. This was the first time we tried buah keluak fried rice, it was super nice. I would want to order it again the next time if we came back here again.

We also ordered the Laksa Lobster Kueh Pie Tee (4 pcs) and Cherki Red Ngor Hiang for sharing.

They sell a variety of cocktails and mocktails and we had the edible cocktail - Sop Story and The Descendants. Berry Mocktail. Very nice presentation. 

Kaya Gula Melaka Tiramisu, Orh Nee Tart and Black Sesame Cheesecake.

Assorted Nyonya Kuih is a must-order. Served warm and so soft. 

After eating, the kids explored level 1 of SCCC as there's still some time before our next event.

Overall, a very pleasant experience dining here. The food had met my expectation and I tried new dishes too. 

Cherki

1 Straits Blvd

#01-02

Singapore 018906

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We headed over to the Victoria Theatre to catch ZOOOM by Patch Theatre, presented by Act 3 international. 

Before we entered the theatre, each of us was given a portable light that will actually changed colours later in the show. Inspired by Harold and The Purple Crayon, ZOOOM's narrative follows a child's imaginative journey when they're unable to sleep at night.  

The show was fun and engaging, with a perfect blend of light, energy and creativity that left a lasting impression. No dialogue was needed. At the end of the show, we queued up to take some nice group photos together with the actress, who was impressively tall. 

Since we were in the area and still had some time, we visited the National Gallery Singapore. Another great place for kids to explore and hang out. 

313 Somerset celebrated 313 Day on 31st March by giving out 1,000 Tangulu from Kang Ji Sugar Coated Fruits, 1,000 drinks from Tim Hortons, and 1,000 scoops of gelato from Vanda Botanical Desserts. I redeemed with the promo codes on the Lendlease Plus app and went to claim them today after our dinner at Genki Sushi. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to redeem the Tanghulu as the staff said it was already sold out. 

XOXO

[Personal] Celebrate Mom's Birthday at One Holland Village - Wushiland Boba + Lo Hey

 There's something about One Holland Village (OHV) that we really like when it comes to our family gathering time and that is how the whole mall is designed to be pet-friendly with specially designated pet lift, water dispenser for pets and spots for pet owners to leave their pets leashed outside the shops. The whole OHV is modern, with wide outdoor spaces and I just love the vibes of being there. It's different from the usual shopping malls in Singapore. Some of the shops also allow pets to enter so we've decided to meet at One Holland Village to celebrate Mom's birthday.

First stop was Wushiland Boba to grab my bubble tea. I got the Strawberry Ice Cream Red Tea which I redeemed using my points. I love how there are seats with power socket here. Sometimes I do my work here too. 

For dinner, we had already decided and I made a reservation at Lo Hey, a Hong Kong seafood restaurant that has the option for pet-friendly alfresco dining.  

Hami Melon Sea Conch Chicken Soup - $58

This was my favourite, I'm so glad we ordered this soup that comes with Hami melon, dried sea conch, scallops, pork ribs and ginseng. Drinking this just warmed my heart and tummy. The meat was tender and the soup has a sweetness to it. 

Sweet and Sour Pork (Large) - $28.80

The crispy pork balances sweet and tangy flavours and cooked with capsicums, onions and pineapples. 

Deep Fried Chicken Wings with Tai O Shrimp Paste - $16.80

My daughter's favourite. The crispy skin of the wings complement the flavour of the shrimp paste. 

Stir Fried Live Prawns with Superior Soy Sauce - $55

Another of my favourite. Love that they've already removed the prawns head and is partially deshelled. 

Sizzling Choy Sum in Claypot with Tai O Shrimp Paste - $18.80

A good balance with all the other meat dishes. 

Scrambled Egg with Tomatoes - $12.80

Mom's favourite. A simple yet delicious dish that is packed with flavour. 

Creme Brulee Beancurd - $10 and Mango Sago with Pomelo - $6.80

We ended off the meal with some cold desserts! The Creme Brulee Beancurd is so good I wanted to have a second bowl but looking at the price, I think one is enough. 

It was a great meal overall though a bit pricey. Happy that everyone enjoyed the food and time together since we don’t meet up often due to everyone’s busy schedule. Check out my TikTok video too.

XOXO

[Event] Hello! Pokémon Mezastar Free Trial Event at United Square

Learnt about the Hello! Pokémon Mezastar free trial event (from @thewanderingshe and @jjloves86 IG), where we could get a first-hand experience to try out the new Pokémon Mezastar game machine which will be rolled out gradually in Singapore from 1st April 2025. When we reached United Square, we were shocked by the long queue waiting to join the game. It went around the whole atrium in a big loop and we waited for almost 1 hour and 30 minutes before we even reached the front of the queue.

 While waiting and passing time, I finally caught Tapu Koko in a raid. I'm left with Tapu Lele to complete the whole Tapu Series in Pokémon Go!

Freebies at the event include Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly sun visors and a craft sheet that when assembled turns into a miniature Pokémon MEZASTAR machine! 

We also received the Pikachu Special Meza Tag, a user data storage medium to be used in Pokémon Mezastar after the launch in April, and a Starter Guide just before entering the game area.

Finally, it's our turn to play! I recall the times when my hubby and daughter would play Pokémon Ga-Olé at JCube, collecting a stash of Ga-Olé Disks. Now, Pokémon Mezastar will be replacing the Ga-Olé machines. A key highlight of Pokémon Mezastar is the widescreen format, enabling 2 players to team up and fight against powerful Pokémon together and now each player can summon up to three Pokémon. When two players play together, a Special Tag Battle may occur, and both players can receive the same Meza Tag if they successfully catch the Pokémon. Another exciting feature is the chance to Dynamax your Pokémon in battle. We had the opportunity to test out the Pokémon Dynamax Band, which will increase the Pokémon's chance of Dynamaxing in the gameplay. Check out some of the videos for the gameplay and the process of Dynamaxing.

Trying out the Pokémon Mezastar amusement machine

Dynamax Flygon! 

Dynamax Lucario and battling! 

Unfortunately, the Dynamax Band was sold out at the event, for those who are interested to buy your own Dynamax Band, please refer to this IG POST. I think it cost about $19 for a box and comes with the Dynamax Pikachu Meza Tag.

A memory for the Ga-Olé Disks we've collected. Not sure what to do with them since most likely will not be able to use them anymore. 

We had our late lunch at 101 Pot Noodles, thanks Jessie for the recommendation. Hubby had the Braised Beef Brisket with U-Mian, Cucumber Salad and Pickled Bamboo Shoots while my daughter and I had the Braised Chicken Drumstick Noodle. The Braised Beef Brisket was too spicy and I had to trade mine with my hubby. 

101 Pot Noodles

101 Thomson Road

#B1-03 United Square 

Singapore 307591

XOXO

[Event] Splashtopia @ Palawan Green + Shopping at VivoCity

Splashtopia was back from 7 to 31 March and was held at Palawan Green, Sentosa with a Pirate themed. Thanks Pink for arranging this outing for the girls to go play and have fun. We went for the earliest session to avoid the crowd and we took a cab down. 

We arrived slightly too early and the admission hadn't started yet. I was also quite worried as dark clouds were hovering in the sky and it felt like it would rain heavily anytime soon. 

Some photos and videos I took during the first part, after a while I kept my phone and just joined in to play with them. This round, my girl was still unwilling to try the long slide. Hopefully, next time she have the courage to do it. 

About one hour before our session ends, it started to rain so we went into the tentage area to rest and redeemed some freebies. 

I'm a Sentosa Islander member and got to redeem a S$5 Splashtopia voucher when I logged into the app. The staff were also going around to inform and guide us on how to redeem the voucher too. I used it to buy lunch for my girl. The rain didn't seem like it would stop anytime soon, so after eating we left Sentosa. 

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We went grocery shopping at FairPrice Xtra, VivoCity while waiting for hubby to join us for dinner. Shopping with hubby takes about 5 minutes but shopping with my girl takes hours. Yes, we spent hours just inside FairPrice Xtra. We also came across the M&M roadshow, which was perfect since I wanted to buy some chocolates for my girl's birthday goodie bags. We redeemed 2 tokens for the claw machine and won a $5 NTUC voucher. We also bought some other chocolate which later I won a prize from the contest too. We had dinner at Belle Ville Pancake & Coffee before heading home. It was one of the weekends where we were out from morning to night. 

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