[Personal] Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival 2018

Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is not considered a public holiday, I still celebrates it without fail. I hope that this tradition will continues with my girl as I had so much fond memories of celebrating it with the candle lit lanterns and munching on the mooncakes. As years goes by, most of the traditions had evolved. Instead of candle lit lanterns, kids nowadays carried LED light lanterns. The mooncakes had also evolve from the traditional baked ones to the snowskins with so much flavours to choose from. Even the mooncake boxes is now a talking point with so much details put in to making it.

This year, I received some very nice and unique mooncake boxes that I would like to share in this post. 

Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncake

CRYSTAL JADE - DISNEY'S MICKEY AND FRIENDS MUSICAL CAROUSEL COLLECTION

This is indeed a collectible item for any Disney fan. When I was told to collect the mooncake, I was expecting those normal square box of 4 baked mooncakes or those wardrobe kind so I was pleasantly surprise when I saw this. Even took so much photos of this with Rena. The only downpoint was that the box was too big and challenging to store after using. One suggestion I probably could think of is to make it into like a portable lantern. This way, I could carry it out like carrying a lantern and have the mooncakes kept inside.

"Designed based on specially-commissioned drawings by Disney’s artists, the beautiful rose gold-gilded tin box; which is lit from within, is a musical carousel that features the beloved characters of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy, on a merry-go-round ride to the joyful tune of ‘Mickey Mouse March’. 

Within the carousel is a tea-party-ready two-tier dessert tray, with eight petite gems in two delicious flavours. Definite crowd-pleasers, Pandan Lotus with gula Melaka 椰糖班兰莲蓉 (coral pink) is a harmonious blend of two quintessential South-east Asian ingredients, while Chocolate Manuka honey 巧克力麦卢卡蜂蜜 (light brown) marries the intense and rich flavour of premium Manuka honey with quality milk chocolate. The dessert tray is reusable as an elegant table centrepiece after the mooncakes have been consumed!" 

A gift to me from my boss and his wife. 

PARADISE GROUP - TURQUOISE JAPANESE BENTO-LIKE MOONCAKE BOX

This Japanese bento-like box comes in a unique turquoise colour that even the office receptionist loves it. There is also a crystal embedded "樂" which means happy. As there is another restaurant name with "樂" in their name, many got confused with which this is from. The name is actually printed on the mooncake itself. The set also comes with a complimentary tin of Paradise Groups glutinous rice tea that one can enjoy while eating the mooncakes.

A gift to me from one of the clients.  

SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL - WARDROBE TYPE MOONCAKE BOX

This is the most traditional looking box. Red and gold are the favourite colours of any traditional chinese festival. Opened up the door to reveal 4 drawers that can be pulled out for the mooncakes. 

1,000 points from Ryden's M1 account and an additional payment of $20 

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

This year was first year celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with my girl. I remembered I had a doraemon lantern in the storeroom at my parents house so I asked my mom to search for it and luckily, she found it. It was still in good condition and we carried it to the mid-autumn celebration.We went to the one at organized by our CC.

On the actual day, I received a Mian Bao Chao Ren lantern from my colleague who sat beside me. It was very cute and had two modes, one was to switch the lights on and the other was to switch the lights with music.In both modes, it could move on the floor by itself. When it bumped into an obstacle, it was even able to move away from it. Rena was so fascinated with this and played with it a couple of days. 

Disney Tsum Tsum Themed Mid-Autumn Celebration of Love at VivoCity 

Having seen so many photos of this lovely place that I told Ryden I need to go there before the whole thing was taken down. The last day of the installation was 30th September and we went down on that very last day. The place was located at VivoCity's Sky Park Level 3. The whole entire rooftop garden had turned into a magical Disney Tsum Tsum lantern installations. As it was free entry, the place was very popular and had a huge crowd.

Famous Love Quotes from the different Disney fairy tales at the different sector. My favourite is the one from Mulan.

Next, we moved on to the 40m tunnel of love!

VivoCity is the only shopping mall that has put in so much effort in bringing out the atmosphere of mid-autumn. A pity we didn't catch this at night, it would had been so much more beautiful and cooler. The sun was scorching hot when we went.

That's all for my sharing on Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hope everyone had a wonderful September. 

Counting down to Christmas soon! 

XOXO

[Event] Friso Fire Station Party at The Fabulous Bakers Boy

I was overjoyed when I learnt that I was the winner of the Friso "Leave a review contest" during the Lazada 9.9 campaign. The prize was a free ticket for the family pass to the Friso Fire Station Party held at The Fabulous Bakers Boy.

It was not difficult to spot the venue as it was nicely decorated with lots of balloons with a huge FRISO letters displayed. A perfect spots for photo taking. We were among the first few families to arrive thus we were able to "chop" a good seat.

The internal of the cafe was decorated based on the Fire Engine theme and we took lots of photos while Rena was warming up to the new place. At the Friso Fire Station backdrop there were props and costume to transform the little ones into firefighters.

After Rena had warmed up to the venue, her playful instincts kicked in and she roamed into the little playroom that had some ongoing activities. There was the slime station, Colouring Station, badge making counter, and also Rena's favourite - the Ball Pit Station. Yes, the first thing Rena spotted was the Ball Pit and she headed right in. She was attempting to throw/drop the balls into the net. I am very grateful to the big sisters of Friso that were so friendly and played with Rena. With that, I could slack a bit and take photos there.

Throughout the event, we were served with food and the little ones got a box of food especially prepared for them. I loved the freshly made waffles the most and took another 2 more servings of it! Hehe.

While we were eating at the eating area, Rena spotted the Friso Ride On Fire Engine which she gladly sat on and moved around in. Coincidentally, this was also the big prize that we won and got to bring back home besides the bag of door gifts.

Friso is also currently running a campaign from 1st September 2018 to 31st October 2018 and they are giving away this FREE Ride-On Fire Engine with purchase of $400 worth of Friso participating products. For more details of this campaign do visit their website at https://www.friso.com.sg/en/friso-fire-engine-giveaway.

A nice group photo with the rest of the families before the event ends. The moment we reached home, Ryden turned into an engineer and started fixing up the Friso Ride-On Fire Engine so that Rena could play at home.

Thanks a lot to Lazada and Friso for selecting me as a winner and my family had half a day of fun, food and bonding. I was exceptionally happy to attend play dates like this as my girl could also have her own share of fun. 

XOXO

[Product Launch] Protect your new iPhone with Phone Cases from OtterBox and LifeProof

If you have not heard, Apple has launched the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max today. As mobile devices are very important to us in this age, one of the essential accessory is the protective casing. A personalized stylish casing can make the phone unique to you and at the same time protect your iPhone from the daily grind.

In this post, I will share two of the well known brands that are available for the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and the coming soon iPhone XR!

During the launch event, each of us received a OtterBox and LifeProof casing for iPhone X and it was the same size as iPhone Xs. We got to personalised it by the calligraphy specialist there using markers. I chosen the quote 'Tough Times Create Tough People' on one casing and my alias @chewyjas on the other. We also got to enjoy free flow popcorns throughout the event.

Find Your You: OtterBox Attractive Case Line-Up

OtterBox, the No. 1 most trusted in cell phone case protection continues to evolve with every iPhone generation and offers a full range of style, colour and graphic cases options. Each iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR case design undergoes a minimum of 24 tests across more than 238 hours to earn the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal. These tests ensure lasting protection from drops, bumps, scratches and dings.

The diverse suite of OtterBox cases ensures that there's an OtterBox case suitable for everyone!

- Symmetry Series now comes with a slimmer form with easy-push buttons and a broad array of colours and graphics in a sleek, one-piece design. Its ultra-slim design is the perfect fashion statement to slide in and out of pockets.

- Defender Series offers rugged protection for iPhone X, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR. Like the name suggest, the multi-layer design is able to absorb and dissipates shock, while the port covers can keep dirt and debris out. Available in a wide variety of colours and build-your-own options.

- Pursuit Series is OtterBox's thinnest, most protective case with protection against drop, dust, dirt and snow intrusion. The two-piece design seals together around iPhone and features audio scoops, a sealed camera opening and an included lanyard to strap to your arm.

- Strada Series Folio is crafted especially for the luxury seekers. Featuring a genuine leather cover, magnetic front clasp and folio design to keep the screen from scratches. There is also a card slot in the inside cover which is ideal for putting your often used cards like the EZ Link card/Credit Card.

- Commuter Series is perfect for everyday use as it is thin, protective and ready to go. The outer shell and inner slipcover absorb shock and stay slim, while port covers keep dust out of ports. Available in a wide variety of colours and build-your-own options. 

- All OtterBox cases are compatible with Alpha Glass fortified screen guards. Alpha Glass guards against scuffs, scratches and dings to the brilliant display on iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR.

Prices ranges from $45 to $129 depending on which series and for more information, please check out their website at otterbox.asia. For retail enquiry, please contact OtterBox authorized distributor, Maclink Pte Ltd at +65 6338 8200, or visit http://www.maclink.com.sg/

All-new graphic cases from LifeProof to liven up any look

When it comes to travelling, LifeProof has the case for almost any situation that can protect your apple device in lock in 360-degree, water, drop, dirt and even snow protection with the award-winning FRĒ, coming soon.

The three series of LifeProof cases are as follows:

- SLɅM is both stylish and drop proof. Screenless technology allows for direct contact with the touchscreen while the raised beveled edge keep the display protected from drops up to 6.6 feet (2 meters). The two-piece design features a clear back panel and rubberized colour around the edges and front of the case. Plus, four attractive graphics options add a layer of style to the slimmest case in the LifeProof lineup. 

- NËXT is ready for adventure with protection against drops, dirt and snow. An open-screen design allows direct access to the display, while drop protection and port covers keep the phones safe in the backyard. The two-piece clear shell wraps around the phone and protects the screen with a raised, beveled edge and super slim form. NËXT cases are drop tested tp 6.6 feet (2 meters) and carry an IP-5X rating for blocking dirt and dust.

- FRĒ upholds the LifeProof legacy of four-proof protection that protects from water, drops, dirt and snow. The two-piece design has a built-in screen protector to guard against scratches to the brilliant display and seals the device from water, down to 6.6 feet (2 meters) deep, for up to an hour. Port covers keep dust and dirt out of the charging port and speakers.   

Prices ranges from $59.90 to $159 depending on which series and model and for more information, please check out their website at lifeproof.asia. For retail enquiry, please contact OtterBox authorized distributor, Maclink Pte Ltd at +65 6338 8200, or visit http://www.maclink.com.sg/

Between the two cases, I have chosen to use the OtterBox Symmetry casing first. As compared to my previous soft and rubbery casing, this case is hard and tough, not to mention it is scratch resistant too. I think it will be good enough to last me till I change another phone which will probably be in a few years time. 

XOXO

[Event] Big Mac 50th Party with Exclusive Merchandise to be WON

 Celebrating 50 Years of Big Mac

McDonald's Singapore celebrates 50 years of Big Mac and I'm glad to score a pair of the Big Mac 50th Party admission from @alvinology giveaway contest! Needless to say, my plus 1 is my hubby who is a big fan of the Big Mac since young! With the launch of so many new burgers, it's been a while since we last ate a Big Mac.

It was a casual and fun party held at McDonald's at Marine Cove. We had our share of food and games to go along during the party and most of us won some exclusive merchandise or food vouchers. 

Here's what in store for all in celebration of the World's iconic burger 50th years. 

 1. Enjoy a Big Mac Extra Value Meal at $5.50

Yes, the Big Mac Extra Value Meal is now selling at a special price of $5.50 instead of the usual price $7.55. That is a $2.05 savings which one can use it to buy 2 sweet corn ice-cream! 

  2. Join the Big Mac Karaoke Contest to win Exclusive Merchandise

From 7th to 9th September, simply head to McDonald's Singapore Instagram account (@McDSG) to take part in their Big Mac Karaoke Contest and stand to win exclusive Big Mac Merchandise including Big Mac Cap, Big Mac 50 T-shirt and a Big Mac Tote Bag!

This is the lyrics to the jingle for the contest. During the party, this is one of the games we played and the fastest rapper to this verse won. 

  3. The Spicy Chicken McNuggets is back

The Spicy Chicken McNuggets had returned as a six piece ala carte item in the menu at $4.85 and a nine piece ala carte at $6.40. In my opinion, the taste on its own is good without the need for any sauces. 

  4. Launch of the Limited Edition MacCoins

The Big Mac commemorative coins or MacCoins was especially designed for this Big Mac 50th Party!

 5. The Ingredients inside the Big Mac Special Sauce

Credit Image to McDonald's Singapore Facebook Page

Our takeaways from the party! Ryden won by answering a question correctly and they are also so kind to give us the MacCoin to bring back home in a glass vase. Thank you! 

Random photos taken at the party.

A group photo of the happy faces at the end of the party.

Once again, let us celebrate 50 yummy years of Big Mac and head down to any stores to enjoy your Big Mac Meals. Don't forget to share the photos with the official hashtag #BigMac50.

XOXO