DIY Easter at Home

This Easter, everyone was feeling a little under the weather. So we decided to do a Easter Hunt at home. Really friendly for our wallets too! We got the plastic eggs from Daiso and raided our fridge for snacks and chocolates to fill our eggs. All we had to do was to hide the eggs. And I took photos to remember where I hid them all. 

It was quite a hit. The kids had so much fun. They re-created the whole hunt themselves a few times. No need to pay for a hunt, they say <3 Can you spot where I hid them all? It was so much fun for me too!

Starbucks - Free Babyccino

Like a true blue kiasu, I recently realise the hack that my kids can actually get free babyccino if you order something from there (that's too easy for me). For parents who need to know the ingredients, it is basically a short-sized steamed milk with a drizzle of chocolate. You can ask for more chocolate drizzle if your child is a chocolate monster. At this rate, I am going to retain my rather benefit-less gold membership... haha. But I am a true Starbucks girl, so no complains!

Try it Free: Dewysoft Super Soft Tissue

Someone should really slap me for being a judgy little biatch lately. I think if my quick conclusions were accurate, it might still be okay. But the truth is always far...very far from my conclusions. So the lucky us received some free tissues from Dewysoft to try it out.

It was quite exciting because we were the first few people in Singapore to test it and these tissues were made of bamboo fibre, which is 100% biodegradable. It sounds really for the environment. Most importantly, there was even aloe vera added on the surface to give it a super smooth surface. I was also told that the tissues were really good for people with a sensitive nose (ME!) and even for babies.

But when I first opened the packet of tissue, I got quite a shock of my life. The tissue was yellow (cos it is unbleached, girl)! The thing is all the tissues I ever used in my life were a nice pure white. Yellow gave me this impression that the tissue was not as refined. Dewysoft also had little patterns on it which I mistook as dirt patch. (This is what happens when you are biased!)

BUT...I have to admit I have never been more wrong in my life because this is one of the softest piece of tissue I ever felt in my life. And this was truly the day I learnt never to judge a tissue by its cover. The only part Dewysoft didn't quite live up to was its promise that it doesn't tear easily. To be honest, I think it tears quite easily and I think it is really because it was too soft. 

The aunty in me quickly did a price comparison because I was so keen to do a switch. So usually, I use the cheapo Watsons tissue (which is about 1 cents a piece). Dewysoft is about 3 cents a piece. Comparitively, I think it is definitely more expensive, so I am thinking that maybe I will save these precious tissues for days when I have a bad flu (maybe I won't look like a rudolf anymore). 

For those who are keen to try it for FREE, you can apply here as well. Honestly, I think more work can be done on the website cos it looks like phishing site. But I can assure you that it is absolutely legit cos it is from their official website. For those of you who have tried it, let me know your thoughts, do you think I should spend more on my tissues? I am sure the wiping of dirty tables doesn't deserve such premium products on them. Hehe. 

Funky Find: Try and Review Website

So, I actually came across this site - Try and Review via a friend. And he told me it is a scam. But cos I am a freebie girl (LOL as true as a Singaporean can get). I waywardly insisted on signing up for an account too. I even bid to become tester. But the thing is, I never really thought I would become a tester because there seems to be so many people and so little items up for grabs.

So one fine day, I actually became a reviewer for their Jeju Lily Face Mask. It is retailing at a reasonale price of S$1.80 at Guardians. This packet of Face Mask is super liquidy, which I like cos you can spread it on every part of your body, so it feels that even your hands and legs are being pampered.

Honestly, I don't know what a Jeju Lily is, but this mask has a very nice, therapeutic fragrance. Results-wise, I didn't see much difference. I still look shagged. Of course, it could be cos I only used 1 face mask. But hey, I only receive one face mask.

Some of you may be thinking now, should I test out as a tester? Seems like it is so much work for $2, which I can afford on my own. It is kinda true cos most of the products that are being tested are on the low end and you are requested to do a social media post on it. But given our poor economy, if you don't have spare cash to "try" and be adventurous, this is quite a good platform.

This is my first time and for all you know my last time, maybe everyone only got 1 try? These are questions that pop in my head too. But the good news for you (bad news for me though), social influencers have no priority or separate gift boxes. :( I definitely think I should be rewarded more since I am writing so much lines about it (This means work!) Tell me what you think? If you have signed up, have you became a reviewer for anything yet? 

Black Box - August Edition

Neh, this isn't my Black Box. I wasn't that lucky to get mine twice in a row. This is my Mum's Black Box. She was waiting for it so long, she just gave up waiting. The last few times she saw me getting mine, she commented, it must be age discrimination, but you know what she doesn't care about getting her black box anyway! Talk about a huge fat sour grape!

I had to pretty much beg Mum to let me blog about her box. (Cos I am boring and is forever low on content. I probably need to explore Singapore more or surf the line more often for interesting stuff!) But still, I could see she was pleasantly surprised when she finally received hers! Haha!

 I thought her box was more, well, less adventurous in my terms and the items were more of interest to an older lady. Generally, it is just very practical! Food stuff and toiletries, pretty much the favourites of my Mum. Haha! But I feel, August box is way better than July Box. Pfft~

It is pretty much the same as all the edition I have received apart from the Dettol bath full sample, wipes and tea. And I finally looked through Purer ingredients list and realised they use PURE BIRD NEST. Haha, conveniently took Mum's sample away. Anyway she doesn't count them anyway, she probably won't even notice one missing! :P

Last but not least, the link to get your own black box is here. Caring is sharing or is it sharing is caring?!?

And just some random rambling, I am so friggin excited, I have survived the 1 month and we are celebrating. My mum said I was so fat I am going to burst the seams of my dress. :( If you ever read this, MUM THAT WAS PURE MEAN!

Black Box: Jul Edition

This time round, I must be pretty lucky, considering I received my July Black Box earlier than my friends. Honestly, it is less exciting than before. There is way lesser sample products and this time it is less interesting.

Of course, considering it is a free subscription box, like what my friend always chide me, I am not suppose to expect too much out of it. However, this time round, we waited three months for it so I thought it would be better than the last. (My prophecy seems to be coming true...next quarterly and soon poof it is gone.)

This time round, there were like only a miserly 6 samples. *inserts grouchy face* The vouchers were pathetic and extremely useless. Personally, I am not into energy drinks. So really, the appeal isn't much there. I am pretty glad Loreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Sample. I really wanted to try it out. But the sample is a bit small though. (Typical Singaporean, always complaining...haha)

Belif is repeated sample brand. But I am starting to adore it since I last tried it, so no complains here. The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser looks pretty interesting though. And well, despite being not too much a coffee person, my Dad is extremely intrigued by the coffee sample. He can't wait to try it out!!!

Well, I still think that the more the merrier, hopefully next time round we will get more goodies!!!

As usual, for people who want to snag one box, the link is here.  =)

Black Box: Apr Edition

From a supposedly monthly subscription, it has now become a bi-monthly subscription. How disappointing! :(

I hope it doesn't become a quarterly thing next. And the next thing we know, poof, there goes the black box. Hmph.

This time round, I received my black box around the same time as all my buddies. Anyway, I realise Black Box discriminates against older woman. My Mum applied for a box and didn't receive hers. But my friend despite applying for it later, managed to get a subscription box.

Well, at least we know, a household can get more than one box. I guess maybe it is because of the samples' target audience. They seem to appeal a younger girl more than an older woman. 

In terms of design and layout, there is not much changes. Apart from a white sheer paper, the samples are now wrapped up in an orange sheer paper.

My favourite has to be the baby wipes. It is a full-size product and I just like baby wipes. :) It makes you smell like a baby butt after a sweaty day out. Not saying that there is anything sexy about smelling like a kid's ass...LOL! My mum on the other hand is more excited about Varnish sample pack. Haha!

As usual, it is flooded with useless vouchers I will never use. Pretty excited about the facial products though and Loreal revitalift. Food samples are the best because they are just so practical. 

One feedback on Black Box: don't think they should give repeated samples unless well we request for it. It is my second time receiving Darlie toothpaste and nature valley energy bar. I happen to like both a lot. But in terms of marketing, it doesn't seen to make much a sense. Just saying...

 If you want to get one too, the link is here.  =)

Subscription: It's a black box...literally

Guess what I received in my mail...A Black Box!

Yup, it is like the all so popular subscription box. Haha, only difference is that it is free, absolutely no subscription fees. Yipee!

As you can see, for a free subscription box, it was really good. They provided free courier services and packed a whole full box of samples in a...black box.

I received on the last day of February and all my friends have actually received it before me. Imagine the agony of me waiting and pining for my box to come. I am glad it eventually came. My neck grew at least an inch longer with me stretching my neck to keep a look out for Mr. Courier Man. Haha.

Apart from the endless vouchers which I think I will not use, they have pretty cool skin care sample products such as Loreal Youth Code (which I am using) and simply delicious snack such as Nature Valley Crunchy. =)

Overall, I was rather happy with the whole black box.  It is almost as good as those subscription box that you have to buy online. Makes me wonder about Black Box profit strategy...hehe.

In addition, we have Darlie toothpaste, Dettol body wash, Loreal hair mask and First-Lab sunshield. Hmm, makes me wonder what will we get next? Health supplements maybe? Excited =P

Aren't you just tempted to get one too? Being nice as usual, I have linked it here.  =)