frei öl® the Oil Experts

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Juggling a day job, taking care of the children and handling household chores is no mean feat. Do you know what makes it even harder? Looking good and well-maintained despite all that! Many people have this idea that mothers are out-of-shape zombies because they head out of the house without any makeup and also do not have time for any form of exercise. Over the past couple of months, an increasing number of friends and readers have been asking me to share how I manage to stay in shape and look good, despite so much going on in my life. Of course, I’m no superwoman and I count myself very lucky to have assistance from the husband and also from our parents. That aside, I have recently been introduced to this skincare brand which I want to share with everyone! My secret is no secret! 😉

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Mothers deserve only the best when it comes to skincare and I’m really thrilled that frei öl® is finally here in Singapore! frei öl® is one of the highest quality skincare brands that develop and produce face and body care products in Germany. The products are derived from vegetable oil with the addition of nourishing vitamins. frei öl® products are not only beneficial for women, but they have become men’s favourite skincare too! frei öl® meets the highest standards of quality, effectiveness and skin-friendliness, supporting the skin at all stages of life. Do you know that frei öl® carries the No. 1 skincare oil for all skin types and massage oil for pregnant women in German pharmacies? And now, they are available in Singapore too! WHOOHOO! frei öl® features a wide range of products but ultimately, it is known as OIL EXPERTS, with products containing precious natural oils which help to nurture and support the skin with individually selected active ingredients tailored to different skin needs. Doesn’t that sound amazing!

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I don’t know about you but I’m always bumping or knocking into something due to my clumsiness. Most of the time, I’m not even aware until the hubs or my colleagues point out a bruise or scar! To reduce all these unsightly scars and uneven skin tone, I swear by frei öl®’s Skincare Oil which I make it a habit to apply after every shower! The Skincare Oil indulges and regenerates, while supporting cell renewal with vitamin A. After each application, my dry skin feels smooth, soft and supple! I also notice that scars and uneven skin tone are reduced after two weeks!

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I’m most excited about frei öl®’s Shaping Oil because it helps to shape and firm the my body, while I continue to indulge in my hawker food! The Shaping Oil contains red poppy seed extract which activates lypolysis 10 times more effectively than caffeine, which helps to reduce nasty and unsightly cellulite from common problem areas. I apply the Shaping Oil on my tummy and thighs, while making sure to spend a few minutes each time massaging the oil into my skin for best results! The natural shea and oat oils in the Shaping Oil also contain omega fatty acids which nourishes the skin. I personally like the light floral fragrance of the Shaping Oil too!

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Finally, frei öl® also has a Massage Oil for Pregnant Women! Having gone through two pregnancies, I do know that the tummy experiences substantial stretching, especially during the last trimester. While I’m blessed without a single stretch mark, my tummy often felt itchy and I find myself scratching ever so often! If only frei öl®’s Massage Oil was available back then! This special oil has a formula which has been tested over many years and has proven to be able to effectively prevent stretch marks while increasing skin elasticity with vitamin E. The omega 3 and 6 fatty acids from natural oils nutures the skin intensively, and bisabolol from chamomile calms stressed skin. It is definitely a must-have skincare product for all pregnant mothers!

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For more info on frei öl® and the hero oils mentioned, visit www.frei-skincare.com! frei öl® products are sold exclusively at Guardian health and beauty stores, and also selected online retailers such as Maimee’s Corner, Red Mart and Lazada.

7 Reasons to Visit Baby Baby December 2016!

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Whoohoo! The end of the year is almost here! I guess we all know what that means. YESSS! Christmas is coming! Regardless of whether you have been naughty or nice, as long as you are a parent or parent-to-be, you really ought to head to Baby Baby Exhibition this December and pamper yourself with some goodies, especially since Christmas is around the corner!

Baby Baby Exhibition is organised by Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd and targets new and expecting parents and parents with infants and toddlers between ages 0 to 2. If you have been to, or at least heard of Baby Baby Exhibition, you would know that it showcases a wide variety of products and services for parents under one roof! It is THE place to be if you wanna snag ultimate deals for yourselves and your little ones! Since 2011, this fun-filled baby event has gathered an average of 70,000 visitors! Heading into its sixth year in 2016, Baby Baby will be taking place from 2nd to 4th December at Singapore Expo Hall 6! Here are 7 reasons why you should not miss Baby Baby December 2016!

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1) Over 500 Brands and Star Buys

I’m a huge fan of Baby Baby Exhibition and ever since I was pregnant with Little misschewy back in 2013, I have always tried to squeeze out some time for this huge event and check out the irresistible offers and promotions, especially on essential items such as diapers, breast pump and milk bottles! This year, expect over 500 brands and Star Buys! It’s time to stock up on milk powder and diapers from MamyPoko, Moony, Huggies, Pampers, GOO.N, Gain IQ, Friso, Enfagrow, Nestle NAN, Similac and more! Plus, enjoy FREE Home Delivery with a minimum purchase of $300 in a single receipt! Cash and major credit cards accepted too!
Expect big brands like Philips Avent, Spectra, Capella, Aveeno, Parklon, Lamaze and more!

And for the very first time, exciting exhibitors and brands such as SweeTooth, Tokidoki, Blackmores, Kalila Organics, Kippins and Young Living will be joining the fair! OMG I can’t wait! At Baby Baby, new and expecting parents will be able to find all the necessities that they will need for a smooth parenting journey following the birth of their babies!

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2) Attractive Star Buys

Here are some of the attractive star buys that you can expect at Baby Baby December 2016:

• Philips Avent 3 in 1 Electric Steam Sterilizer Bundle at $159 (U.P. $206.90)
• Moony Wet Wipes Bundle (Comes with one case and one refill pack (i.e. 80 pcs x 8 pkts) @ $28 (U.P. $32.50)
• NEW in SG: SweeTooth Teether – 25% off usual price (minimum purchase of 2 pieces) U.P. $27.50

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Click here http://starbuy.babybabysg.com for full list of Star Buys and add them to your cart! What’s more, you can even personalise your wishlist to make your shopping easier! Just look at this bouncer! It’s going for $59 now instead of $119! That’s 50% off the usual price!

To prepare yourself better for your mega shopping spree, check out Baby Baby’s e-flyer which contains discount coupons that can be used at the respective booths at this link http://bit.ly/2gJ7wB0!

There’s even bottle trade-in promotions for Philips Avent, 5phases, Simba and Farlin!

3) Super Crazy Deals

At 2pm daily, be the first in line for Baby Baby’s Super Crazy Deals! It’s super crazy because it promises to offer the lowest deals in Singapore on necessities such as breast pumps, car seats, carriers, bouncers and more! There are more than 2,000 items with lowest prices guaranteed, some as low as $5 only! Told you, it IS super crazy!

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4) Bi-hourly Lucky Draws & Goodie Bags

And as if the special promotions are not enough to convince you, there are lucky draws conducted every two hours at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm daily! Prizes worth up to $15,000! Too good to be true! Also, by taking part in the lucky draws, you stand to fantastic prizes such as strollers, toys, a staycation package and more! You might just be the lucky one!

5) Goodie Bags Giveaway

To top it all off, be the first 1,000 visitors daily and redeem a FREE Baby Baby goodie bag worth more than $20! Goodie bags are to be redeemed at the redemption counter at 11am daily.

You can find these items in the goodie bags:
– VS Baby SG Baby Hat
– Kodomo Baby Wipes 10s
– Karihome Growing Up Milk Sachets
– Tendersoft Baby Wipes
– Tendersoft Pocket Tissue
– GOO.N Diaper NB Size Sample
– Tavola Risotto Chips (Assorted flavours)
– Naif $10 Vouchers (They are each $10 and have no minimum spend. They can also be used on the event day itself on non discounted items.)

Also, get exclusive Baby Baby Christmas Gift Wrappers with minimum $30 spent at Baby Baby 2016, while stocks last!

6) Baby Baby Stroller Park

Do you know that there will actually be a Stroller Park at Baby Baby, where you can test drive strollers on actual terrains right at the entrance of the Hall to Baby Baby? How cool is that? It will definitely contribute to your decision making in such a big ticket item! Expect brands such as Lucky Baby, Capella and more.

7) Demo Stage – first time at Baby Baby!

There will also be a Demo Stage if parents are keen on hearing what the renowned experts have to say about important topics such as Infant Massage, Babywearing and health-related topics!

Here are some topics that caught my eye:

• Infant Car Seat Installation by Elise Mawson, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (Baby Car Seat Specialist)
• Be A 5-Star Safe Road User Today by Terry Tan from Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS)
• Childbirth Odyssey by Kong Choon Yen, HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula and Infant Massage Instructor.

Slots are still available, so register now! Limited seats available.

Fri, 2 Dec Slots: demostage-fri.peatix.com
Sat, 3 Dec Slots: demostage-sat.peatix.com
Sun, 4 Dec Slots: demostage-sun.peatix.com

Plus be among the first 20 to register and come down for the session to receive a limited edition goodie bag (worth over $10)!

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Baby Baby December 2016 is happening from 2nd to 4th December, 11am – 9pm (Fri & Sat) and 11am – 8pm (Sun), at Singapore Expo Hall 6! Mark your calendars! I’m ready for Baby Baby December 2016! Are you? Do say HI if you see me there! For more info:

Baby Baby website

Facebook page

Baby Baby Dec Event Page

IG page

Latest event vid

Register here to receive our latest updates directly in your inbox: http://woobox.com/wpw2hk

Disclaimer: Please note that photos are from last year’s event, so not all brands shown will necessarily be at this year’s fair. Check out the website for the fully updated list of vendors. Other T&Cs apply.

Combat Hair Loss with Plantur 21 Plus Giveaway!

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Have you wondered why hair is so important to women? Our hair is like an extension of ourselves which gives us our identities, and I would even like to go as far to say that our hair can also give away our age! I’m sure everyone has uttered the words ‘bad hair day’ at some point in their lives, and on a day like this, everything just seem to go downhill.

Yes! Our hair is that important to us! In the “Hair Does Matter” survey conducted in May 2015 initiated by Dr Wolff and carried out by Nielsen in Singapore, the results showed that as many as 90% of Singaporean women agreed that their self-confidence is affected by hair loss, and among those suffering from hair loss, 1 in 2 felt depressed because of it.

I didn’t take part in this survey but the results totally resonate with me. I know because I suffered from slight postpartum depression after giving birth, due to a myriad of reasons such as having to adapt to new additions in the family, and of course hair loss! Imagine having to scoop up a ton of hair after stepping out of the shower! Depressing much?! In fact, most women suffer from hair loss after giving birth due to stress and hormonal changes. From my point of view, it is also a vicious cycle! Stress causes hair loss, and hair loss causes stress! Even though this is a normal phase that most mothers go through, weak hair roots can also prolong or worsen the problem, which can ultimately prove to be a challenge. If you think that hair loss only affects older women, you are so wrong! Hair loss can affect younger women too! Premature hair loss can be triggered by mental or physical stress, and nutrient deficit due to poor diet.

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Of course, I did a simple research online and a few articles suggest that scalp massage and other home remedies such as making a hair mask using eggs and olive oil are some of the methods that can be used to combat hair loss. However, are they really as effective as they claim to be or are these just old wives’ tales? I want something that has been proven to be effective because at the rate that my hair is falling, I’m going to turn bald in no time! *GASP*

It is often overlooked that hair loss problems must be directly tackled at the hair root. Interestingly, Dr Wolff Research found that CAFFEINE is effective in preventing hair loss! I’m not asking you to go grab a cup of coffee right now, watch this short video and you will know why!

Caffeine is a key ingredient that helps to combat poor hair growth and premature hair loss when it is directly applied to the hair roots! Dr Wolff have since developed their own Nutri-Caffeine complex which protects the hair roots from premature exhaustion and providing the hair roots with sufficient energy to grow.

The Plantur 21 series is highly suitable for young women with hair loss problems as the activating Nutri-Caffeine complex penetrates and stimulates the hair roots during hair wash, and helps to recharge the roots by supplying energy to promote hair growth.

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Plantur 21 Nutri-Caffeine Shampoo is made using a unique galenic formula which allows the powerful Nutri-Caffeine complex to penetrate the hair follicles during hair washing, after just 120 seconds of residence time.

The Nutri-Caffeine Shampoo is suitable for all hair types, and is especially for color-treated and stressed hair. The shampoo also contains conditioning agents that repair the externally stressed hair!

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If your hair is frequently subjected to harsh conditions such as bleaching, colourations and heat treatments, you definitely need to treat your hair with the Plantur 21 Nutri Conditioner after shampooing! It is a must for me to use conditioner as it gives a nice silky shine and brilliance to my otherwise dull hair, and brushing is also much easier. The Nutri Conditioner contains fruit acid and active avocado ingredients that strengthen the hair structure and smooth hair surface, apart from micronutrients and caffeine that help combat hair loss.

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I have tried a few types of hair tonic previously but they are all either very greasy or requires thorough blow-drying of the hair before application, which in a way causes stress to the hair. In comparison, I really like Plantur 21 Nutri-Caffeine Elixir for its non-greasy texture and sweet fragrance. It does not make my scalp feel oily or make me look like I didn’t wash my hair for days.

The active ingredient complex in the Nutri-Caffeine Elixir travels along the hair shaft and forms a 24-hour ingredient depot in the scalp thereby providing protection from an energy deficit in the hair roots.

It is important to note that the elixir is a leave-on treatment which should not be rinsed out once it is massaged into the scalp once a day.

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My scalp definitely feels healthier after two weeks of using Plantur 21 products on a daily basis! Of course, I’m not going to stop using them just because my hair loss problem has seen an improvement. It has to be used continuously so that energy can be supplied to the hair roots to prevent hair loss!

The retail prices of the following Plantur 21 products are as follows:

Plantur 21 Nutri-Caffeine Shampoo: $18.90
Plantur 21 Nutri-Caffeine-Elixir $19.90
Plantur 21 Nutri-Conditioner $12.90

Plantur 21 is available in Guardian, selected Watsons, Unity, NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage, Giant, NHG and independent pharmacies.

Thanks to Plantur 21, we are giving away THREE sets of Plantur 21 Shampoo and Conditioner! Simply share my Plantur post via my Facebook page www.facebook.com/missuschewy and leave a comment to stand a chance to win. Contest ends on 7th December 2016 and is only open to participants Singapore. Good luck! 🙂

The Chewys’ Outdoor Maternity Photoshoot 2016

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HELLOOOOO! Just in case you guys are wondering, I have not delivered yet! Chewy Junior #2 is already overdue by a few days! Who says second one will come out earlier? Obviously not true! Haha. Ahlamak, both kids also find my womb too comfy! Shall keep this post short and sweet because it’s my bedtime! We had our outdoor maternity photoshoot with Dphotofolio when I was 37 weeks pregnant. Alvin was our photographer back then so we decided to contact him again. Enjoy the photos! 🙂 In the meantime, I will be updating my Instagram @missuschewy and Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy so see you guys over on the other side!

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Chewy Junior #2 is on the way!

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YES WE ARE PREGNANT!! 😀 We have been keeping this a secret for the longest time!
This piece of good news totally caught us by surprise last year because misterchewy and I weren’t planning for a second child so soon as we wanted to wait till Chanelle is slightly older. However, what has happened has happened, and there’s no turning back lol. I have always wanted to have at least two kids by 30 but didn’t have the courage to do so. I guess it’s fated! 🙂 I’m currently in my third trimester and will be popping sometime in August! We are keeping baby’s gender a surprise for now! 😉 As with my first pregnancy, Chewy Junior #2 has been pretty kind to me and I’m constantly in high spirits, even at work. Haha! During my first trimester, I experienced only very mild morning sickness but I was extremely lethargic especially during the first 6 weeks when I didn’t know I am pregnant! It’s weird that I still do not have any weird or strong cravings, just the occasional fast food perhaps. I’m thankful for being pregnant because I can indulge in ice cream before bedtime without any guilt! LOL. You should check out our fridge! We have like 4 tubs and 2 boxes of ice cream!

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I was about 5 months pregnant when we were in Japan, and it wasn’t the case that I wasn’t really showing yet. The thick layers of clothing helped to conceal my baby bump a little 😛 Here’s a clearer recent photo of 3 plus 1! 🙂 It feels really surreal that misterchewy and I are gonna be new parents all over again soon! Little misschewy is equally excited because we told her she’s gonna be a jie jie! Well, WE LOVE KIDS!! *Throws confetti and sprinkles baby dust* 😀