Food Review at Indian Curry House @ Expo on 11.9.12

This food review that was done at Indian Curry House at Expo was actually an invite from the courtesy of Mr Santosh Cyrill of Indian Curry House @ Expo  and Mr Haren Yong from Street Directory.com

A little back ground about the Indian Curry House

Indian Curry House is founded in 2008 by three professionals with combined experience 30 years’ in food & beverage industry. Today it is run by a team of 25 F&B professionals specialising in Authentic Indian dishes. They have 3 branches located at east coast, expo and bukit timah.

 

It was on a tuesday evening that myself and fellow bloggers are attending this food review. The place is pretty cosy with nice curtains and nice lighting to set the evening mood right. We were all being treated to the restaurant's specialities like the tandoori chicken, butter chicken, fishcake, chilli garlic prawn, kashmiri rogan josh, kulfi and gulab jamun.

 

Here's the first dish for the food tasting - tandoori chicken

 

 

The tandoori chicken tasted like it was nicely being barbeque over the charcoal. The level of spicyness was not too overwhelming. Even kids would be able to take it.

Second dish-fish cake

The fish cake tasted a bit like meat patties with bread crumbs. A different version from what the usual chinese style of fish cake that we could get from the local supermarkets. However , the taste of the fish meat is rather flaky inside which denotes that it is freshly made with no preservatives in it. It is slightly salty.Thus it would be good if besides pairing up with the mayonaise sauce, it could be paired with either ketchup sauce or garlic chilli sauce from sinsin.


Next , we have the saffron rice and the plain basmati rice.

 

Saffron rice

 

                                                 Plain basmati rice

Basmati rice is a long rice grain which is typically used to cook for nasi briyani. Having said that , basmati is benefical to diabetic patients  as it is said to be having medium glycemic index which is lower than any other types of rice.

What does the glycemic index means ? It is actually a measurement of glucose level increase from the consumption of carbohydrate.

Talking about the saffron and plain basmati rice, it is so nice that you could even eat it on its own. As saffron is one of the most expensive spice in the world, I am glad that I was able to enjoy the taste of  the saffron rice on its own. The plain basmati rice is also unique in its own way where tasting each fine grain of it was so enjoyable.

My favourite dish - garlic naan

                                 

 

 

 The garlic naan is done in a manner where it is so crispy and the taste of the garlic is not overwhelming that one would get the pungent garlic smell after eating !!! Kudos to the north indian chef behind the kitchen.

 

 

 

Next , it's the butter chicken

 

 

The butter chicken is very soft and the creamy tomato sauce that is used to cook does not cover the taste of the tomato yet still can savour the buttery taste of it.

 

Next dish- kashmiri rogan josh

This is the mutton dish that does not have the stench of the mutton. It is well stewed with tomatoes and the after taste was that the mutton melts in ur mouth.

 

Next dish - chilli garlic prawns

This dish is considered to be the fusion of the chinese and indian food of the restaurant. It is prepared in the manner of  fusing spring onion, onion , red chilli and the secret sauce by the chef.

 

The Grand Finale- Desserts

 

                                        
                                                            Pistacho Kulfi

It tasted like it was mango blended with condensed milk ,frosted  with ice cream. I found that it was a little too sweet for my liking but it was a nice combination for people with sweet tooth.

 

Gulab Jamun

 

It is made up of milk and being deep fried before simmering with sugar syrup . Personally I feel that the size of the dumpling was made just right cos after the main course one would not be able to eat too much for dessert. Best thing was that not too much sugar syrup was being given. Thus it is was not as sweet as the pistachio kulfi.

 

Wait if you are interested in having to taste the food @ Indian Curry House and lazy to get out of the house . Please go to the website http://www.streetdirectory.com/indiancurryhouse-expo/
They do provide delivery services in the east area or call  65883324 for the home delivery.

 

                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Mix Banana Cake Recipe for Kids

Ingredients

1. 3 Very ripe,smashed banana
2. 1 cup of brown sugare
3. 2 lightly beaten eggs
4. 125gm of SCS butter ( melted)
5. 1 and a 1/2 cup of self raising flour
6. 1/4 cup milk

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius
2. Combine banana, sugar and eggs in a large bowl
3. Stir in butter , flour and milk
4. Pour into a greased bar tin ( 24cm x 11cm)
5. Place in the oven and bake for about 25-30 mins.
 

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe for Kids

Ingredients
1. 300gms ground round beef or chicken
2. 1 onion chopped
3. 1/2/cup chopped can button mushrooms,
4. 3 slices of ham or chicken
5. 3 big potatoes
6. 3 tablespoons of butter
7. 3 tablespoons of pasta sauce
8. 150g cheddar shredded cheese
9.  1 teaspoon of minced garlic
10. Pepper and salt to taste

Directions
1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 30 mins).
2. While the potatoes are being boiled, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a bowl.
3. Saute the onions in butter until tender over medium heat(5 mins) .
4. Saute chopped mushrooms, ham , ground beef  together with pasta sauce and peper together and cook it with low heat for about ten mins and keep it moist.
5. Mash the potatoes in a bowl with the remaining amount of butter and season with salt and pepper.Spread a thin layer of the potato onto the baking tray.
6.  Dish out the cooked beef into the baking disk and distribute the mashed potatoes on top .
Bake it at 170 degrees Celsius in the oven until bubbling and brown . Broil for the last few mins if necessary to brown add cheddar shredded chese to cover on top of the mashed potatoes once cheese metls and turn brown, Remove and serve when it cools down.

A soup that taste like soup spoon's tokoyo chicken stew

Ingredients needed

1 piece of pork ribs
1 stick of celery
1 stick of carrot
1 tomato
1 potato
1 onion
1 packet of golden mushroom
Some shitake mushrooms

Seasoning

1 teaspoon of salt for 1 litre of soup.

Directions to cook

Boil for half an hour under the pressure cooker and it is ready to eat.

Day Spa Facial at the comfort of your Home

What is tiring for most of us out there will be a hectic work week or busy dealing with kids at home for mommies. So sometimes when we are interested to go and do facial or massage, the salons are closed by then. So where do we get our fix of monthly facial treatments?

With this problem on hand for most ladies, I have decided to render the home based spa facial treatment at a fraction of cost as compared to salons. As this treatment can be done at the home,it can be done within a few minutes to see effective results and yet you do not have to leave your home. Interested parties who would like to try it out at the comfort of your home , please contact me at 81029909 for more info.

 

Food that helps you to be happy

Let's Talk About Happiness

This above trailer is a short video clip for what some people define happines is.
What is happiness to you ? Each of everyone of us has our definition of happiness. Happiness is something that everyone would love to have it.Yet, it is hard to find it out from deep within each of everyone of us 'cos we are all blinded by the cares of the world. So take time to slow down your pace and start to think about what happiness means to you.

Finding your passion in life

Hi all,
we are offering a complimentary workshop to help others in finding their passion in life. This complimentary workshop entails of helping you to explore your fears and help you to achieve your dream in the shortest time available. Interested parties, please email to akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg.

Nourish the children

I saw this website http://www.nourishthechildren.com and thought it might be good for all of us out there to involved in charity work . It is talking about nourishing the unfeed children. If you would like to donate just like me ,please email to me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg.

Quick and Easy Stir Fried Bee Hoon

Ingredients

1 packet of chili brand bee hoon
1 pc of garlic
1 can of stew pork chop
1 pc of knorr chicken cube
Some bean sprouts

How to cook

Firstly, you need to drain the stew pork chop sauce and store it in a bowl. Secondly, you put the garlic to stir fry.Once the garlic emits a fragrance,  you put the stew pork chop in without the sauce. Next is to put in the Knorr chicken cube in and stir fry. Followed by putting in the bee hoon and bean sprouts.Pour the sauce of the stew pork chop in and mixed it well. Cover it for about 15 mins and there you go.

 

Feedback about the goal that you have set

Since today is the first day of septemeber which also means that it is 3/4 yr have passed. So how much feedback have u garnered about your own goal setting? Whether is the goal setting you have set in the beginning of the year seeing good results? Constant reviewing of the goals will do you good so that you will be able to achieve your goal or review the methods that you are using to achieve ur goals.

Task complexity of the goal

Hi to u all guys out there, so how was it going out there for you guys in keeping in the committment of your goal? It had been a couple of months since i last wrote on the committment of the goal. Hope you guys had been keeping up with the committments of your own goal.

Now i am going to talk abt the task complexity of the goal. For those who have been having trouble in keeping the commitment of your own goal, perhaps this might be one of the aspect that you might want to look into.

Task complexity is defined as the level of difficulty in the task that u need to clear in order to complete your task. What are the tasks that you have assigned for yourself in terms of achieving your own goal? Was it a huge task that u have set for yourself and was not able to break it into smaller and individual task? Identify to the smallest individual level of component level for you to complete your task.

For example , spring cleaning the bedroom. What are the necessary things that are needed to help you complete your work? There are various way to complete it. Getting a part time helper or doing it yourself. If doing it yourself , what do u need? You would need vaccum cleaner or dust pan and broom , water , cloth, newspapers, glass cleaner and some time of rest . After that, it is up to you to ponder about on how to complete the task.

Review of the Spa Ion Buffet

It was held on a saturday afternoon with lots of finger food and also there was a couple of live demonstrations with the machine that uses the light therapy. There were lots of cozycot bloggers attending including myself was about 60 plus pax.

This is the first lady who tried the light therapy for her dark eye rings

This is the second lady who tried out for the light therapy for eczema.

      

Last but not least the portable hand held maching using yellow light to boost the growth for collagen production retailing at $490.

An invitation from SPA Ion Spa Buffet

I was being invited by Cozycot.com to go for a spa ion spa buffet on 19.5.11. This is the first time that i am being invited for this kind of event. Feeling excited with regards to this spa buffet event, I hope that it would not be long. Questions like am i able to enjoy the spa facilities and etc kept popping up. However, I shall think more about it . Hopefully, I am able to help you guys out there to check out for a new hangout and reasonable price for spa services. This invitation is just nice cos by then i would have just finish my exams just by 2 days....waiting to enjoy on 28.5.11 .

Commitment of goal

Commitment needs to be nutured and be rewarded during the process of achieving the goal.
The difficulty level of each goal can push one to motivate himself or herself with expectations when one see that he or she is nearer to the goal each day.Most important is to keep realistic commitment so that it can see one thru during the process and the time and effort that has been put in .

It cant be just commitment without passion in achieving the baby steps towards the big goal. So passion must be included. Find the passion and you will find commitment.

Challenge of the goal

Sorry people i have been rather busy with my things so hence unable to update. Here's the long awaited post which is to help you guys out there to overcome the challenge of any goal.

Challenge of the goal varies differently with each of everyone out there. So assessment of the level of challenge of the goal done by the individual has to realistic in order for the individual to feel that he or she is capable of achieving the goal for himself or herself.

Rewards are usually being increase in order to boost enthusiasm to get the goal accomplished.

Happy New Year 2011

First of all , i would like to wish everyone out there a happy 2011. Working out on new year resolutions with a s.m.ar.t formula would make one not to feel dejected when it comes to year end when you look back.

List down the new year resolutions that you have made this year. Look at it and define them into the categories of whether they are achievable within the daily lifestyle or it is a resolution which can be achieved within a specific time frame. For most of the ladies , the new year resolution is to lose weight.

Doing your goal setting for your new year resolution requires clarity, challenge, commitment , feedback , task complexity.

Clarity - Are you really clear that the resolution you set forth for this year is really what you wanted to achieve? Clear goals are measurable and unambigous . When a goal is specific and clear, set a time of completion. You will know what is expected and you can use the end result to visualize as a source of motivation. When your goal is vague or expressed as a general instruction, it will be having a limited kind of motivational value to you.

Next week , i will be writing up on the challenge of achieving the goal so stay in tune....

Special Xmas Promotion

Hi all, this year's christmas secret beauty services has decided to do a joint promotion with nails express . We are launching a $80 gift certificate which comprises of the services of full manicure , full pedicure and express botox like facial or express neck and shoulder massage. Part of the proceeds will be going to Singapore Cancer Society. To purchase the gift certificate, please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg or click the buy now button .

New service - Spa shoulder massage

Hi all ,

I am introducing a new service which is spa shoulder massage. This spa shoulder massage service is good for detoxifying the body and also helps to relieve insomnia.
Interested parties,please sms me at 81029909 for appointment. Charges is $30 for 20 minutes.

Recipe of braised duck

Ingredients

1 duck
1 tablespoon of salt
3 table spoon of dark soya sauce
6 tablespoons of sugare
1 blue ginger


Steps to cooking it

Marinate the duck with 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 tablespoon of dark soya sauce.
Used the 6 tablespoons of sugar and caramelize it vua using small fire. Put in the blue ginger to fragrant it. Then mix the duck with the sugar . Put the stomach of the duck on the pot. Simmer it for 5 mins and then add 3 tablespoon of water. Cook for 45 mins.

Rejevunating your mind

Now is the perfect time to not only clean out the clutter in our closet and garage, but also the emotional baggage in our mind. Conflicts that are unresolved in the back of our mind only lead to anxiety, anger, or depression. Unresolved feelings eventually take up too much of our energy which can be used for better thoughts and emotions. It's time to get rid of emotional toxins such as behaviours, patterns, and beliefs that interfere with having healthy relationships and living fully.

** Address your issues when you're ready to come to terms with your emotions. You will feel better for facing the truth.

** Surround yourself with a positive and loving environment -one that makes you feel relaxed.

** Learn to let go by creating your own ritual to release the emotional toxins
you've identified.

** Make new choices which include not recreating the old problems you just let go of. It's too easy to relapse, so you must commit to creating an intention which honors your commitment. Go with specific, measurable, and realistic goals.

An emotional cleanse will allow you to feel more alive and rejuvenated. The energy you were using to suppress pain is now available for creative choices.

This rejuvenation is a process and by spring cleaning yourself. You will be more able to implement new goals in full force. Enjoy the gentleness of the detoxification and the peace it brings into your life. You will definitely be living an anti-aging lifestyle if you take care of your body and your mind this season.

One week into June

Hey people, how are you guys doing out there? It has been one week into June. Have anyone of you achieved some things that you would like to achieve in this yr 2010?

For me, it was being able to spend more time with my love and family. Since it has been one week into June, i would like to start a love thyself programme to help you guys out there to be recharge for the following months till end of the year. So stay tuned ............

Recent issue on the increase in bus fares based on distance

The recent issue on the increase of bus fares based on distance could actually affect the poor. The increase would actually cost them opportunities to avoid travelling far in regards to job hunting. If bus fares are calculated based on the distance travelled , it would cost more for each of us out there taking the public transport. Furthermore, we have no slightest idea if feeder bus rides are also included in the distance based transport system.

In view of this, i would urge the public transport council to do something to stop sbs, smrt and also private bus companies to increase the public transport. Even part time university students would feel the pinch if their merge salary is being largely spent on transport and education.

Spending time with family

What does spending time with family means to you? Does it mean that it is just a meal? Just a trip out in the hot , sunny weather of today's made me realize that having time to get to see your own family members within the distance of your own home is a bliss.

I guess it shall be all up to you guys out to think on how to spend time with family .

Dessert-like Soup to cure cough and heatiness

As summer is all year long for singapore , there is a dessert like soup i would like to introduce to the people out there to cure cough and heatiness.

The soup consist of the following ingredients : 1 golden pear, some wolfberries, 1 piece of rock sugar , seedless red dates.

Preparation method

Step one : Firstly , cut the golden pear into 4 slices.
Step two: Put the wolfberries, rock sugar, seedless red dates into a big bowl
Step three: Add 5 bowls of water and double boil it for 1 hour.

**Note to be taken: please use small fire.

Recipe-Steammed Promfret with Restaurant Style Sauce

Ingredients

1. 1 White Promfret
2. 3 Tablespoons of Tai Hua Hoi Sin Seafood Sauce
3. A pinch of salt
4. 3-5 slices of ginger
5. 1 Stalk of spring onion
6. 2 Cloves of minced garlic

Step 1 : Marinate the promfret with a pinch of sauce first.
Step 2 : Do a quick rinse with water for the promfret before steamming
Step 3 : Steam the fish for about 10 to 15 mins with little water together with it.
Step 4 : Pour the pre-prepared restaurant's style fish sauce , sprinkle some of the spring onion and serve.


How to cook the restaurant's style fish sauce

Step 1: Heat the wok with oil.
Step 2: Fry the ginger slice till fragrant.
Step 3: Add the minced garlic and spring onion to stir fry as well,
Step 4: Add 3 tablespoons of Tai Hua Seafood Sauce
Step 5: Dish out the sauce once it boils.

happy new year to all

Happy new yr to all chinese !!!! Enjoy the long weekends!

Parenting Tips

Parents are usually fussing about the quality day care that they are getting from the child care centre that they have gotten from their child. Perhaps here is a little insight of what are the tips in choosing a quality day care for the kids.

Critiea for choosing for quality day care : 1. Small group size (12-15)
2. Small number of children per care giver
3. Trained care givers
4. Minimal staff turnover
5. Stable and consistent care from care giver.

New Product Launch- Laptop Backpack Organizer

This laptop backpack style organizer is designed to organize essential items and keeps everything in sight. Each pocket is carefully designed to provide superior functionality. The pockets are strategically positioned inside the bag to keep all essentials in sight and easily accessible.



Product Specifications:
Dimension (LxWxH): 10.5" x 4.5" x 16"
Weight: 850 grams
Retailing at $63.50



Messenger styled laptop bag organizer



This messenger style organizer is designed to organize essential items and keeps everything in sight. Each pocket is carefully designed to provide superior functionality. The pockets are strategically positioned inside the bag to keep all essentials in sight and easily accessible.
Product Specifications:
Dimension (LxWxH):15" x 4" x 11"
Weight:1 kg

Retailing at $63.50

Interested parties, please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg to purchase.

New Product Launch - Cosmetic Pouch Organizer

Very often, ladies do have the problem of organizing their make up pouches. With this cosmetic pouch organizer in place, ladies fret no more!

This is specially designed to organize make-up essential items and keeps everything in sight. Each pocket is carefully designed to provide superior functionality. The pockets are strategically positioned inside the pouch to keep all essentials in sight and easily accessible.

This cosmetic pouch organizer comes in 3 sizes and with detachable cosmetic organizer pouch

Dimensions for small would be
8.5" x 2" x 3"
Retailing at $16.90

Dimensions for medium would be :
10" x 2.5" x 4.5"
Retailing at $18.50

Dimensions for large would be :
11" x 3" x 5.5"
Retailing at $20



Organizer Kit

This organizer kit comes in 3 pieces and that it can be used for extension of the extra cosmetics that you have with the cosmetic pouch organizer.

Dimension (LxH):
Small Fabric Pouch - 6.25" x 3"

Medium Clear Pouch - 7.5" x 4"

Large Mesh Pouch - 8.5" x 5"

Retailing at $12.50

Available colours for both organizer kit and cosmetic pouch organizer will be black , red, pretty pink , purple , navy blue ,maroon and khaki.

Interested parties, please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg to order.

Healthy Tofu Recipe

Hi all,

Today i am going to teach you how to cook a healthy and simple to cook tofu recipe.

This recipe is so simple to cook even teenagers can cook it on their own.

Let's take a look on the ingredients needed:

1) 1 piece of tofu ( must buy the steaming type)
2) 1 stalk of spring onion
3) 1-2 Chili ( based on personal preference)
4) 1 century egg
5) 1/2 dessertspoon of light soya sauce
6) Few drops of sesame oil

How to cook

Step 1: Steam the tofu
Step 2: Pour away the water
Step 3: Pour the tofu onto a plate and smash it
Step 4: Cut chilli, spring onion , century egg.
Step 5: Put century egg and mix with tofu
Step 6: Pour in the light soya sauce , pepper ,chili and spring onion to mix well
Step 7: Pour a few drops of sesame oil
Step 8: Ready to serve

How to achieve healthy skin with good nutrition

What is the skin's elasticity and structure made of?

Basically, it is made of fibres such as collagen and elastin .

Why do we get wrinkles and pre mature aging?

It is due to the skin damage that comes from free radicals -harmful by products  of smoke, pollution and sunlight.

Vitamins and minerals that can help to achieve good skin 

Vitamin C

Found in citrus fruits , leafy green vegetables and peppers that are known to aid collagen production . Vitamin  C supplements are readily available in tablet or powder form.

Vitamin E

Found in vegetable oil, nuts , olives ,seeds and certain green vegetables such as spinach . Supplements can top up vitamin e needs for the skin .

Vitamin A 

Essential for skin repair and cell reproduction and is found in fruits and vegetables. Acne and psoriasis condition can also be improved by supplementing with Vitamin A.

Essential Fatty Acids

Helpful for skin that is prone to becoming dry, inflamed and has white or black heads. Omega 3 is found in oily fish such as sardines and Omega 6 comes from poultry , grains and coooking oils. Omega 3 should be eaten regularly or taken as supplements from fish oil soft gel capsules if lacking in your diet

Minerals and Antioxidants

Zinc

Acne  is sometimes due to a deficiency in zinc which can be improved  by eating food that contains zinc such as poultry and lean meat. Copper helps to develop the elastin fibres that support the skin's structure.

Antioxidants 

Catechins( from green tea leave extract) and Alpha lipoic Acid are more potent than vitamins C and E and protect the skin from free radicals. Other antioxidants  such as grape seed extract , citrus bioflavonoids, beta-carotene  & lyco pene are also proven to be beneficial.

So be more aware of what you eat  because it reflects on the skin's appearance. A combination of a good diet , plenty of water and dietary supplements can keep the skin healthy and looking years younger.

Life Charity Concert at Trinity Christian Centre

There is a upcoming event which is the life charity concert at trinity christian centre which is aimed to raise funds for the school children who do not have pocket money for school.

It is put up by the youths in my church selling the tickets at $15. My church aims to raise $100,000 for the straits time school pocket fund. Interested parties to donate, pls email to lifecharityconcert@gmail.com

Kid series enviroment friendly shopping bags

Baa, Mama, Papa




Dogasarus






Piggy in the middle


Anyone interested in getting them, please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg

New Launch Product - Dog Carrier

Dog Carrier

This dog carrier is certainly a must have for all dog lovers who owns silky terrier , chihuahua and any small sized dogs. Good for lugging around your dogs around when bring your dog for routine checks at the vet.

Available colour: Yet to be confirmed

Dimensions for small carrier:15.5" x 6" x 7.5" (LxWxH)

Dimensions for large carrier : 20.5" x 9" x 9" (LxWxH)

Pricing : for small sized dog carrier is $26, for big sized dog carrier is $40.

All prices are inclusive of postage.

Interested parties, please email me your order at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg

New Product Launch-Design 2 Medium/Large Sized Bag Organizer

Design 2 - Large Sized Organizer
Product Specifications:
Dimension (LxWxH):11.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"
Weight : 220gm
Material : PVC Oxford Material, able to do hand wash
Available colours: Black, Khaki ,Pretty Pink , Navy Blue , Maroon, Yellow, Orange, Red & Purple.
Large Sized Organizer retailing for $21.50 inclusive of postage


Design 2 -Medium Bag Organizer

Product Specifications:

Dimension (LxWxH):9.8" x 4.8" x 6.8"

Weight : 150gm

Material : PVC Oxford Material, able to do hand wash

Available colours: Black, Khaki , Pretty Pink , Navy Blue , Maroon , Yellow, Orange , Purple & Red

Medium Sized Organizer retailing for $17.50 inclusive of postage

Interested parties, please email me your order at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg

New Product Launch- Safari Bag Organizer

Safari Bag Organizer

Dimensions - 9.5" x 3.0"x 7.5"

Available in 4 prints: brown black and white black and silver light brown

Retailing at $21.5o (inclusive of postage)

New Product Launch- Leatherette Bag Organizer

Leatherette Bag Organizer

Dimensions: 10.5" x 4.0" x 6.5"

Available colours: Brown or Black

Retailing at : $12.50 inclusive of postage

Toy for all ages - Digital ATM Coin Bank

So why get a boring piggy bank when you can get a high tech coin bank like this. It even uses a security card! It’s a cool way to teach and encourage kids to save money especially during this recession times. This fun, interactive savings bank works just like a real ATM. Children learn how to save money and bank like grownups using Bank multifunction electronic keypad, personal ATM card and programmable secret password. Its a bank young children can grow up with as they master features like the security alarm, locking cash drawer and built-in calculator. Easy-to-follow instructions teach adding, multiplying, subtracting, dividing and tracking savings. Next stop, Wall Street! Also, if for those who have maid at home and usually place loose coins around, this is definitely a good place for you to bank in all the loose change so you won’t find coins all over your house.
Due to copyright issue, we are unable to have the same color as what POSB had offered . But we had bring in another attractive color as above.

Full Features:
- Coin Deposit using Single Slot- Auto Measuring using “Patented Coin Recognition Slot”
- Dollar Bills Depositing
- Manual -
Security Card Control
- Password Secured (set by user)
- Saving Target Setting
- Saving Time Setting
- Personal Cabinet
– Can store up to $300 worth of coins
- Money withdrawal
- Check Balance
- Check Money still needed
- Check Saving Days Left
- 8-Digit Calculator
- Time/Date Display -
Sound/Alarm
- Easy Carry Handle
- Using 3X “AA” Batteries

Dimension of the coin bank : 15.5 X 14.5 X 24.2cm
Weight:around 600gm

As this is a limited stock item , i would require pre-ordering . I am retailing it at $36.90 . Postage is not inclusive. If you want the item to be delivered by courier, additional charges of $7 dollars will be charged.

Please email me if you are keen on this product @ akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg

Chinese New Year coming

This yr it seems that the festive seasons come so fast and crashing into one and another. I am feeling a bit excited yet also that fearful. Wait so many relatives come to my hse and dirty the place but the good thing is my friend Andy is being discharged from hospital today.
So i just wanna to wish you people out there Happy New Year!!!

Year 2009 is coming

Hi all,
year 2009 is coming .. so guess that everyone is getting ready to face the economic crisis that is to come along side the first quarter of the year probably after the chinese new year. So what have you all experience during this season of xmas ? Was it just having good feasts and gifts exchange or even partying to the wee hours or was it a time where you try to get a credit control of yourself for the new year.

Hope all of you will have a bountiful and joyful new year .

Constipation and how to treat constipation

Constipation, costiveness, or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system in which a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to expel. This usually happens because the colon absorbs too much water from the food. If the food moves through the gastro-intestinal tract too slowly, the colon may absorb too much water, resulting in feces that are dry and hard. Defecation may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. The term obstipation is used for severe constipation that prevents passage of both stools and gas. Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g. some opiates), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and exercise habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause.

How to treat constipation:
1) Drink more water
2) Try drinking green tea, fruit juices.
3) Exercise more.
4) Eat more fibre like fruits and vegetables.

Rescue sponge to remove deodorant marks

Deodorant marks on your clothes? Make-up powder on your collar? No problem, you’ve got Rescue Sponges. No need to wet your clothes, just briskly rub the dry sponge against the offending mark and watch it disappear. The patent-pending sponge comes two to a pack and are reusable. Safe to use on all fabrics.
Sold in packs of 2.

Interested parties please email to me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg

HandBag Hanger with Style

Feel that you have no space to put your bags?
No worries ! Here comes the handbag hanger to rescue you from all your worries.

Handbag Hanger is designed to hold and store your handbags the perfect way .It's vertical dimension let's you hang and organizeyour handbags preventing it from deformation.The bag hanger not just saves storage space,but it also let's you organize with style.Just snap your bags and hang it anywhere!

Size: 39.0" x 4.25" Weight: 205 gramsHolds up to 6 HandbagsMax. Weight Capacity: 5 kgs.

Available colours are : Maroon , Fuchsia pink, Khaki ,Red , Purple , Tall green , Navy blue , Ashton gray and black .

Interested parties , please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg to purchase. Please place your order by every monday.

BAG ORGANIZING TOOL FOR LADIES

Available colours to choose from -yellow ware, pretty pink, mountain fatigue,tall evergreen,spring evergreen,rising violet, marine blue, violet blue , pale sky, candy pink ,dragon red, orange chilli, ashton gray, milky white, old redwood and midnight black.



BAG ORGANIZER SMALL - Size: 9.5" x 4.0" x 6.0" Weight: 120 grams
This small bag organizer consists of a zippered pocket, dual slot pockets, pen holder, cellphone holder and 2 bag-compartments.
Selling at SGD $10 inclusive of postage in singapore only


BAG ORGANIZER LARGE -Size: 11.5" x 5.5" x 9.0" Weight: 265 grams
This big bag organizer consists of a secured pocket, paper pocket, pen/lipstick/eyeliner holder, comb slot , cellphone holder, 4-bag compartments and garterized mesh compartments.
Selling at SGD $15 inclusive of postage in singapore only

*Note: if you purchase one set of bag organizer of the same colours , it will be sold at SGD $22 per set.

Interested parties, please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg to purchase your order.

All orders will be posted via normal mail and I do not take responsibilities for any lost items via normal mail. If you want registered mail , then please add on another $2.50 for registered mail.

For international buyers, as there will be international shipping charges it will be calculated accordingly as per the weight of the parcel.

My Best Friend Cum God Bro Andy has colon cancer

Andy has been a very good friend to me yet at the age of 29 he has gotten colon cancer at early stage of stage 4. It came as a sudden news as we did not expect it to happen when he just underwent operation of colon recently due to an intake of the usual hot milo drink. Doctor just said that he has only 2 yrs of life span.

Guess it all started with the habit of not drinking a lot of water all throughout this life . Having the bad habit of not drinking water actually caused his colon could not actually move the bowels throughout the colon thus having the bowels stuck onto his colon. The operation was to remove the stucked bowels that were on his colon.

He is now currently going thru chemotherapy and the hefty medical bills and caring for his aged mother were his concerns. Thus i am offering portions of my services to help him to tide through these difficult times of his. If you would like to help him , please help to spread the word of my services in order to help him cos his medical bills are beyond what he can bear. Alternatively , you could actually click on the donate button by the side and donate .

Fruit juice recipe to help to reduce acne

Chinese pear and bitter gourd juice

Ingredients : 1/2 bitter gourd, 1 big chinese pear , 2 ice cubes

Preparation: Just rinse and seed the bitter gourd into pieces and also rinse, peel and core the pear into small pieces. Put the bitter gourd and pear into juicer. Pour the juice into a serving glass. Add the ice cubes and serve.

Half a year has gone past for the year 2008

Half a year has gone past for the year 2008 . Perhaps you guys should start re-evaluating your current skin condition and start to recall back what have you been eating the past half a year.
Before you start recalling back on your diet for the past half a year , i would appreciate if you guys out there take time to mediate for about half an hour.

The mediation is to also help you to calm yourself down and to start carefully plan the next half a year's diet. This later half of the year's diet will also help in the skin condition that you are going to have.

Perhaps starting the week with a short detox stint would be great as it would flush out at least the toxins for the past few months. Menu plan for the detox will be shortly provided within the week.

Start checking the routine of your daily cleansing routine. Are you missing out certain steps of them ? Are you looking into advance treatment for your skin. Do you need to replenish any skin care items or throw away some if they have expired ?

All About Open Pores , Clogged Pores.

The follicle leads from within the skin to the surface of the skin and may contain a hair within it.The “hole” on the surface of the skin through which the hair emerges is the “pore” and oil flows on to the skin surface through this pore. Pores do not have doors that “open” and “close”,but this is a descriptive way of describing how they work.The diameter of the tubule forms the pore and when the tubule dilates(widens) it gives the impression of being wide open.When the tubule contracts,it gives the impression of tightening and “closing”.The excessive production of oil and its flow causes the oil glands to enlarge and cause an enlargement of the tubule which in turn causes the pore to appear larger and crater like.This causes the skin to look and feel coarse and thick in texture.

Since the size of your pores is inherited,it cannot change.You can make them appear smaller by keeping them empty of plugs that are formed by the accumulation of sebum,dead skin cells and Bacteria, so that the oil can flow freely.Regular exfoliating can help keep the pores deep cleansed and empty.

Clogged pores,Blackheads and Pimples.How to keep pores unblocked

Under normal conditions,the sebum flows on to the surface of the skin freely and everything functions well.However,if for any reason the follicle or tubule through which the oil flows is blocked,this can lead to the pore getting clogged up,leading to a Blackhead and eventually spots and pimples.Accumulation of dead skin cells,oil and bacteria in the tubule leads to a sticky plug being formed and this causes accumulation of any further oil production which cannot flow on to the skin surface.This causes widening and enlargement of the tubule and so a large pore.The plug is black in colour due to the pigment Melanin found in the skin cells.It takes up to nine months before a blackhead appears on the surface of the skin.Blackheads are common on the face but can also be found on the back and chest.Excessive cleansing will not remove the blackhead once it has appeared.This is due to the fact that it is made of compacted dead skin cells,oil and Bacteria and deeply embedded in the follicle(tubule).

It is not possible to dissolve or melt the blackhead with any product.It has to be physically removed or “pulled”out of the tubule.Some dermatologists will perform this procedure using special instruments,but it is advisable not to try pressing them out as this causes the plugs to enter deeper layers of the skin leading to inflammation and infection and eventually to spots and pimples. The best approach is to prevent the formation of blackheads in the first place by eliminating the causes.Examples: removing of sebum,dead skin cells and bacteria by daily washing and regular exfoliating. This is best achieved by using an effective peel-off face and body mask regularly to exfoliate and remove the source of blackhead forming material.

All About Acne

What Is Acne ?

Acne is a skin condition where our skin's oil glands produce too much sebum (an oily substance) that leads to clogged pores and outbreaks of lesions commly known as pimples or zits .Besides that, the rapid production of bacteria can also create acne . Acne lesions usually occur on the face,neck , back , chest and shoulders. Although it is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to permanent scarring , which may eventually impact on our lifestyle and quality of life.

3 Stages Of The Acne

Life Cycle Stage 1 : Acne begins when hair follicles are plugged up by sebum, causing cellls to clump and form a plug -this indicates the phase one of a blemish.

Stage 2: Occurs when bacteria , which desire the air tight environment created by the plug , start feeding and breeding inside the pores.

Stage 3 : When the body responds by sending white blood cells to fight these bacterial invaders, inflammation -small pink bumps , pimples, and sometimes nodules and cysts - commences. This inflammation results in scarring , dark marks, discolouration.

On Treating Acne

Unfortunately, acne is more than just a temporary concern . Acne is an inflammatory condition that can result in scarring and discolouration from past acne that eventually lead to a future acne. A total approach to fighting acne includes addressing issues presented by past , present and future acne :

• Past Acne

Treatment should address the effects of past acne , such as textural damage , hyperpigmentation, and acne scars. To diminish these remnant marks, powerful antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid is added as a free radical fighting ingredient to stimulate the skin's nutrient intake , promotiong healthy skin cell renewal and scarred tissue repair .

• Present Acne

Treatment should address the issues of present acne , such as redness , irritation , breakouts, oiliness, and black heads. This is accomplished by opening the pores and reducing bacteria , oil production, and inflammation . Ingredient such as Salicylic acid penetrates oily , enlarged pores to eliminate most blemishes. As for minimizing the redness associated with most blemish-prone skin , licorice extracts is excellent in soothing skin.

• Future Acne

An effective acne treatment program not only works to clear the signs of past and present breakouts, but also helps to ensure the future healthy look of your complexion . Other then keeping the skin clean to prevent oil build-up and future breakouts, the prevention of future acne breakouts,scarring , and inhibiting discolouration are also crucial . In the current markets, very few acne product address these concerns. To ensure the future health of the skin , active ingredients such as Hexapeptide-2 and Lactic acid are very effective . Hexapeptide-2 helps to reduce the potential development of dark spots while supporting the skin's natural resistance to the aging effects of environment . Lactic acid , a form of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) speeds up the skin's natural process of exofliation to remove excessive dead skin cells to reveal a smoother, clearer skin .

Skin Care Essentials

Do you know how to meet the needs of your skin?

Determining and meeting your skin's essential needs with a comprehensive skin care regimen is critical to maintaining skin's healthy function and beautiful appearance .

While there are several ways to determine your skin's essential needs , the key to optimal skin health and beauty is to meet your skin's basic needs with a comprehensive skin care system. You can maintain beautiful skin and slow the rate at which it ages with a regimen that both supplements and protects the structure and function of the skin .

Basic and Advanced Skin Care Needs

Your skin has up to 10 essential needs for optimal health and beauty. These needs can be divided into 2 categories : basic and advanced needs.Your skin's basic needs are the minium , daily needs or regimen steps all skin types require. Advanced needs are those that address specific concerns of your skin and that can be met by incorporating additional regimen steps as needed. Starting in our late 20s, our advanced needs steadily increase. Together , basic and advanced needs form the essential needs of the skin.


Basic Needs

Although the skin has 10 essential needs to maintain optimal form , meeting the basic , daily needs with four regimen steps creates the foundation of daily skin care. The four essential steps are cleanse , tone , protect and hydrate. A look at each step individually will help to clarify how it specifically addresses the essential needs of your skin.


1. Cleanse: This step meets the skin's basic need to be free of excess oil , dirt and pollutants. If theses impurities are not removed , you may experience dull , sallow skin , clogged , inflamed pores that can discolour and scar ; or free radical oxidation that can damange cells , affecting healthy cell renewal, irritation of the skin ,and initiate hyperpigmentation. To avoid these negative effects, cleansing should be performed twice daily.

2. Tone: Toning fulfils a basic daily need by preparing the skin to receive the benefits from other products and should be performed twice daily , after cleansing. Toning works in several ways. It calms and soothes the skin ; toning also minimizes the appearance of pores and balances the skin's pH.

3. Protect : The protect step meets the skin's basic needs for a morning moisturizer with SPF to guard against harmful UV rays and environmental stressors. Sun damage degrades the moisture barrier and structual proteins and promotes discoloration - all signs of premature skin aging.

4. Hydrate : The hydrate step provides vital lipids, replenishing moisture , and key repair components for optimal night time recovery . Night time hydration should be applied once daily in the evening.

Advanced Needs

In addition to the basic daily needs , your skin also has advance needs . When specific skin concerns such as discoloration , acne , free radical damage , and aging exist , addressing these concerns is critical for skin health and beauty. Incorporating regimen steps to target the skin's advanced needs gives your skin the needed advantage of advanced skin care. Consider some of the following advanced needs :

• Nourish : For protecting skin health and maintaining skin youthfulness, the nourish step is essential . You can nourish the skin with powerful antioxidants to neutralize free radicals that damage and prematurely age the skin.

• Treat: The treat step meets an essential advanced need of the skin when key components , functions, or structures within the skin are compromised, leading to signs of premature aging . Treatment products are specially formulated to target those key skin components.

• Refinish : The refinish step focuses on skin that has become dull and rough. Refinishing helps to resurface and polish the skin for a fresh glowing complexion.

• Exfoliate: When environmental stressors and intrinsic aging begin to interfere with healthy cell renewal, the exfoliate step becomes important. Exfoliation helps remove dead cell and build up for smoother, more youthful looking skin and can stimulate the cell renewal skin processes.

• Mask: The mask step meets an essential advanced need of the skin when the skin requires a concentrated application of key ingredients for an extended period of time . Masks are excellent way to meet the skin's various need . Some masks delivery key ingredinets to the skin, while others draw out impurities.

• Revitalize: Tired , stressed skin requires the essential step revitalize to restore vibrancy and promote cellular energy . This need be met once per wek after cleansing.

By understanding both the essential , daily needs and the advanced needs of your skin, you can easily create a regimen that meets those needs. You can do this by incorporating specific regimen steps and specially formulated products into your daily routine. It is important to remember that the best skin care products are designed to work synergistically to meet the essentials needs of the skin . As they do this , they maintain and enhance the health and natural beauty of the skin.

First Posting For Secret Beauty Services

Secret Beauty Services has been around for about 3 years and this is the first time that Secret Beauty has made its debut on a blog !

Services that Secret Beauty Services offer:

• Facial Package For Shy Guys
  
• Student/NS Men Rate Facial Package
  
• Spa Facial Treatment For Ladies
• Eye Brow Plucking
  
• Make up for Ladies
• Wedding Planning
  

Normal Facial - $50

• Skin Analysis
• Consultation
• Cleansing of face
• Scrub
• Mask
• Removal of black heads
• Tone
• Moisturize

Acne Treatment Facial - $60

• Skin Analysis
• Consultation
• Cleansing of face
• Scrub
• Mask( Clay)
• Removal of black heads
• Tone
• Moisturize

Herbal Acne Treatment Facial - $ 70

• Skin Analysis
• Consultation
• Cleansing of face
• Scrub
• Herbal Treatment Mask
• Removal of black heads
• Tone
• Moisturize

Deep Cleansing Treatment Facial - $ 70

• Skin Analysis
• Consultation
• Cleansing of face
• Scrub
• Deep Cleansing Treatment Mask
• Removal of black heads
• Tone
• Moisturize

All services are based on house call basis and appointment basis at shop . For more enquiries, you may add me in msn at this email address: skin_analysis@hotmail.com