[Review] Sushi Delivery Singapore

On average, we ate sushi twice a week at the malls. Last evening's dinner, my sushi monsters were more than happy to eat it again! I was a happy mom too because I had restaurant-grade sushi from Sushi Delivery Singapore, delivered it FRESH (within 2 hours) right to my doorstep. 1 hour express option is available too!

I ordered some of Sushi Delivery's signature dishes and some of our favourites, there is something for everyone!

Sushi
California Maki is Xav's all-time favourite!

Top: California Maki (8 pcs) - $10.90

Bottom: Champion Floss Maki (8 pcs) - $15.90

California Maki

This speciality maki, we all love it for its generous topping of cheddar cheese, meat floss, bursting tobiko and tempura bits that added a crunch atop of the cucumber, avocado and teriyaki chicken wrapped within.

Champion Floss Maki

Kappa Maki (1 roll) - $3.90

This is a vegetarian roll and Vera's all-time favourite! This is always on her to-eat dish whenever we go for sushi meals, never had a meal without this.

Appetizers/ Side Dishes

Love Kani? I highly recommend this bowl of greens with a good mix of generous kani shreads, tossed in sesame dressing and sesame seeds and tobiko.

Kani salad - $8.30

I love how they kept Chuka Kurage fresh with ice packs packed with the box. Freshness guaranteed!

Chuka Kurage - $4.67

If you love savoury dishes, Shrimp Crouton is one of the crispy fried favourites!

Shrimp Crouton (5 pcs) - $4.90

This dish can be eaten on its own! One of my favourite during school days!

Tako Yaki (5 pcs) - $4.90

This is something special which we do not usually see it on the menu at our usual dining venues. I loved the crispiness on the outside and it definitely complimented well with the moist, warm and sweet yam fillings on the inside. I would highly recommend this too!

Yam Net Sponge Roll (5 pcs) - $5.50

The orders were individually packed and labelled on the cover of the boxes and packed into two separate paper bags labelled "hot dish" and "cold dish" respectively. Packs of wasabi, soy sauce and disposable cutleries were provided as well.

Food was great and this delivery service had saved us a lot of time without having to travel and queue for a table. You can visit www.sushidelivery.sg to place your orders and have FRESH sushi delivered straight to your doorstep! Thank you for the delivery, Sushi Delivery Sg!

Free delivery for orders above $60, otherwise it will be at a flat rate of $5.90. You can visit Sushi Delivery Sg social media handles for more updates:
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[Review + Discount Code + Giveaway] Simpliigood Spirulina

Have you tried spirulina? I read up about it and knew of it for its anti-inflammatory properties as I was looking around for alternatives for pain management apart from using pain killers. If memory did not fail me, the more commonly found spirulina, usually come in form capsules or powder. I did not know of any fresh spirulina around until I was invited by Simpliigood Spirulina to a healthy Spirulina lunch!

No, I am not joking. Tell me about having mix thoughts of having algae for lunch? Inititally, I had  mix thoughts about it. Will it be too green and raw to the taste bud? How will lunch be like with the use of this superfood as part of the ingredients? Most of us would agree that healthy food is not tasty most of the time. However, that lunch changed my impression of fresh spirulina, it was surprisingly nice!

Starter Pack (140g), 7 tubs 

These tubs of algae were made whipped into nice, tasty dips!

Not a fan of avocado but this Green Green Avocado dip made me reached for the chips, scooped up some of the dip again and again! Do you know that it actually has fresh spirulina content in it?

Simpliigood Spirulina is a powerful vegan supplement for everyone who needs better nutrients. It is made up of soft-cell algae, one of nature's plant-based protein that is easy for humans to digest.

Simpliigood spirulina contains the following:
- 8 most powerful antioxidants which can protect against oxidative damage. It may have anti-cancer properties and Phycocyanin, being the main active compound which also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
- Full range and perfect profile of amino acids.
- Less than 20 calories
- Natural Fibre for optimal gut health.
- 50x more iron than spinach.
- 3x more protein than meat.
- The entire family of Vitamin B Flush, Folic acid, B12, B1, B2, B3, B6. So if you are experiencing fatigue, give this a try for a period of time! I am going to start on it diligently and see if it does make a difference to my fatigue as well. It seemed like my kidney function had been pretty weak since the beginning of the new school term.
- Variety of vitamins such as Vit C, E, A

I read that it also may help in:
- balancing of the blood sugar.
- protects the 'bad' LDL from oxidation and thus helps prevent the development of heart disease.
- Improves symptoms of allergic rhinitis (Seems like spirulina would be able to help for my rhinitis).
- Enhanced muscle strength and physical endurance. Perfect for me especially since the beginning of the year, I felt like I have been hit by fatigue badly.
- Encourages cells turnover and to promote a more youthful compression. Remember, you are what you eat and I have been clinging onto this belief ever since I have successfully managed Vera's severe eczema three years ago, without the use of steroids but through a change in her diet and using mainly natural products on her body.

In times of the current global outbreak of Convid19, build up your immunity. Get Simpliigood spirulina and add them into your juices or salad! There are more recipe ideas here.

And if you have seen my latest Instagram post, you would have read a yummy soy milk pudding post. So what happens when a superfood (Simplii Fresh Spirulina) meets Healthy Soy Milk Premix?

I got a beautiful and good tasting teal, spirulina soy milk pudding! Let your creativity flow in the kitchen and come up with your own beverage, desserts or sauce

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Our journey with Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

My journey with Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore began in 2008. I was a newly minted mum then, I made my choice to stop working and be a stay-at-home-mum (SAHM) with Don's support. I wanted to be there to witness every milestone of Xav and Vera (at least for the first 6 years) while Don, on the other hand, wanted me to be home once he entered primary school as he felt that it was important to have someone to be at home when the kids are back from school. Hence, I think I am going to be stuck in this SAHM role until Vera completes her secondary school journey.

I have concerns over inflation and rising costs of education in the future. I wanted to make sure that at least there are funds available and is sufficient to cover their university fees and should the kids have plans to pursue higher qualifications.

Both of us recognised the need and we agreed to get an education policy for Xav when he was as young as 6 months old. Through the help of my long-time friend cum trustable financial consultant, we were introduced to a good education plan and Towards My Education (LP) of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore was recommended based on the following: 

- A plan that fits my budget and needs. 

We are comfortable with the premium we have saved up. 

- The coverage of the plan puts me in a good state and gave me the assurance I needed as a spouse. We added a rider just in case if the sole breadwinner is no longer around, we could still continue to hold onto the premium without having the stress to pay for the premium. 

Two years ago, Don bought a Life Insurance plan under Tokio Marine that gave him a good coverage for early critical illness. I clearly remembered Don belonging to the category who does not feel the importance of insurance. However, his mentality changed after we stepped into parenthood, he made sure the basic needs are covered. I appreciate the assurance given by our financial consultant with these policies bought under her recommendation.

Over the years, our financial consultant has diligently assisted us in reviewing our policies as our lifestyle needs change with time.  We felt the need to increase Don's coverage due to his high-risk job nature and as well as recognising the need to be covered and not allow the kids to shoulder the heavy burden of medical expenses. Speak to your agent or financial consultant.

Most certainly, I trust Tokio Marine Life Singapore to take care of our needs and I am blessed and thankful to have a trusted financial consultant to look after our policies need.

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[Media Invite] AIR PLAY by IMAGINIQUE

We watched our first non-verbal show- AIR PLAY! This show is a circus-style adventure of two siblings journeying through a surreal world and the amazing part of the show was, the props used were actually simple, everyday objects around us and nothing fanciful! Think about what music, fans, balloons, umbrellas, silk cloth and glitter can do? Coupled with music, it was indeed mind-blowing and captivating!

Glitter, balloons, big and small as we watched them circulating in the air, coupled with plenty of audience interaction and participation, beautiful flying umbrellas, graceful dancing silk and larger-than-life kites that seemed to be flying over and reaching out to us! Be sure that the show is going to incite the curiosity in the kids! Even as an adult, it was mind-blowing with the stunning effect of the flying confetti in the night sky. As the confetti circulated just like what we see in a snow globe, the effect was amazeballs as they sparkled brightly against the dark backdrop. I wish time could freeze that moment and I could be sitting right on the stage with the cast! Let your imagination run with the show! Trust me that, this is one show you would not want to miss! Be guaranteed of loads of laughter too!

IMAGINIQUE is an innovative children's festival offering live theatre and music experiences for children ages 0-12. This festival aims to offer immersive, non-verbal performances that are designed to excite the imagination and incite curiosity in children by doing away with the stage, physically immersing and captivating them. 

The festival idea was inspired by renowned childrens festivals around the world like the Edinburgh International Children's Festival, Brisbane's Out-of-the-box Festival and Okinawa's Ricca Ricca Festival - that offer quality theatre experiences to young audiences, even as young as babies! They are part of a growing trend "baby theatres" worldwide that aimed to develop inner curiosity, focus and a strong sense of identity and emotional empathy in young children, it is never too young to be exposed to theatre arts! 

Trailer for SPAIN'S LOO  

NEW YORK'S AIR PLAY will be running from 17-22 December 2019




NORWAY'S TODDLER'S ROOM (Suitable for 0-3 yo) will be running from 17-21 December 2019. Enter the tent of small wonders and discoveries! The wordless yet enchanting dance piece is sure to stimulate the little one's senses!


Toddlers Room - Short from dybwikdans on Vimeo.

Prior to the Gala night for AIR PLAY, there were also other workshops. I read good reviews on the workshops attended by Karen (@BelandBray) and Edlyn (@mummyed) on

AUSTRALIA'S HERE I AM - SELF PORTRAITS WORKSHOP

For full programme details, do visit:
Website: www.imaginique.sg
Facebook: @Imaginique
Instagram: @Imaginique

Get your tickets now at: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/cairplay1219

Thank you AT Marketing and PR Consultancy and Imagique for having us! It was a new experience that evening watching the talented duo! The spectacular scenes that had wowed us, are now beautiful memories in us!

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New books for the kids - Epigram's October 2019 New Launch

There are never enough books for Xav, who is an avid reader. I am just so glad that his love for books had been nurtured since young and we have always encouraged him to read more, to enlarge his world.

He was at the beginning of his exams when I came home with these books picked up from Hugg-Epigram bookstore, Epigram's latest books for kids, launched for the month of October 2019. You probably guess it right, he could not control himself from picking up the books even right after telling him that revision or work comes first while reading would be for leisure after revision is done.

If you have read about the review of 'Make Animals Great Again, don't miss Maureen's book launch at Lee Kong Chien Natural History Museum: https://maureenyeo.wixsite.com/website/event-info/new-book-launch 

Make Animals Great Again and other Creature Campaigns $16.90 

ISBN: 9789814845595

Sherlock Sam and The Burgled Book in Kampong Glam written by A.J.Low. This would make a great gift for Sherlock Sam's fans! I bought this copy as Children's Day gift for Xav, you should have seen that sparkle in his eyes! Xav loved the surprising twist in the story and hilarious at the same time.

$12.90, ISBN: 9789814785549

Last year, Xav went for THE WRITE MORNING Workshop with A.J.Low to pick up some tips on narrative writing. This year, Singapore Writers Festival is back again from 1-10 November, join Epigram writers in their panel discussion. Register here for THE WRITE MORNING II.

Xav loved the writing style of the author as he finds Kelly and the Krumps hilarious and whacky! 

$12.90, ISBN: 9789811700682

Xav's review: This book is about a pair of twins from a typical Singapore family and their friends who got involved in with a secret gaming organisation. Nicholas got himself into trouble with the secret gaming organisation, Kelly and the Krumps tried to get Nicholas out of trouble by wanting to win in the upcoming dance competition.

However, Mrs Mao, who was a tiger mom in the story, wanted Kelly to revise and was overloading Kelly with the back to back tuitions to an extent that pressure was intense for Kelly. She just wanted Kelly to stay focused for the upcoming major exam, PSLE. 

This year, I began to hear more about these four-letter words and the 'threatening' questions that appeared in the maths papers. It is s going to be my turn in 2020! How did Kelly helped her brother and at the same time did sufficient revision to prepare herself ready for the exams? Get this read to find out more! This book taught me about the consequences of getting into game addiction and what true friends are.

The next two books will be books suitable for young toddlers to preschoolers. Yaya the Double-Decker Bus (Book1) written by Ng Swee San.

This board book is most suitable for toddlers' handling and on top of that the story is printed in huge fonts and cute illustration. A simple story yet with learning values behind it, of which, it teaches the little ones, humbleness. Having confidence is great but being over-confidence may result in one being in a dangerous situation and could ultimately end up being a weakness instead. This is suitable for age 6 and beow.

$16.90, ISBN: 9789814785662

"Do Farts Make Old People Go Faster?" (Book 4) is written by Linda Locke, who has 300 awards to her name! This book will probably tickle the young kids and send them burst out laughing as they read. There is always a phase where young kids will find it so amusing with certain sounds like "Whoooosh! Prrrahhp! Bssshhh!" and words associated with fart and pee. I took the chance to explain to Vera in the simplest form that our body undergo changes as we age and bloatedness from indigestion could be the contributing factor behind the frequent farts. This book is perfect for unwinding before bedtime.

$9.90, ISBN: 9789814845502

Authors Ng Swee San and Linda Locke (the Jack is Curious series) will be sharing about the writing process behind children's books at Singapore Writers Festival 2019 

and how these books are able to convey life lessons that both children and adults can learn from. This event is FREE, click here to join. 

Click on this link for easy navigation as Epigram Books has put together a quick-and-easy guide to the list of Epigram authors making an appearance at the festival.

This is the list of the rest of the books launched in the month of October:
- The Open House Adventure Series , $15

Image credit: Epigram Books

Image credit: Epigram Books

Image credit: Epigram Books

- The World Famous Dairies of Amos Lee ( 10th Anniversary 4-in-1 Edition) , $32.90

Image credit: Epigram Books

Check them out and get your Christmas gift list ready! Just like how Neil Gaiman said it "Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them. And it is cheaper to buy someone a book than it is to buy them the whole world!"

For more information about new book launches, meet-the-authors session at Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, do visit Epigram Books' social media pages:

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Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop is located at: 

45 Maxwell Road

#01-01

The URA Centre

Singapore 069118

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Thank you Epigram Books for the reads, my bookworm and budding bookworm had a satisfying feed for the month of October!