My 1st Concrete Blogging Reward - Sakae Monthly Bloggers Affair!

Well, this wasn't solid cash, but it's still something concrete (besides all the lovely comments I get) that actually resulted from my blogging: a S$20 voucher for Sakae Sushi!!!!!


I hadn't really expected to get anything, cos my post wasn't exactly singing praises of that particular trip. So winning the consolation prize in Dec 09 means either there weren't many entries ;P or that the company really appreciated honest feedback!!

Well, for those who's still lost at sea, Sakae Sushi is holding a Sakae Monthly Bloggers Affair, where there's a winner every month who'll receive a $50 voucher, and several consolation prizes of $20 vouchers. All you have to do is email your blog entry address & contact details to the company, details @ http://www.sakaesushi.com.sg.

Can't wait to use my voucher!!!! ;)

Singapore Kid's Dining Guide

Earlier this month I had spent S$8 to buy the 1st issue of this new magazine, Singapore Kids' Dining Guide, simply because one of the articles interested me greatly: Best Family Restaurants. I was curious to know how many restaurants in the list I've visited, and if the reviews were really accurate.

Well, turns out I've brought Sam to almost half the eating places listed. Restaurants like Ikea, PastaMania, Swensen's and Go Go Bambini are definitely child-friendly, the reviews are short but true. 2 others, California Pizza Kitchen and Fish & Co., I enjoyed eating there, though have yet to try the kids' meals.

It was interesting to read about places such as The Tanglin Tree and Sol Playground Cafe. Neither hubby nor I knew about these restaurants, and we're now looking forward to try these gems when we have the chance. For this reason I would hang on to the magazine for the next few months.

Cos while I enjoyed reading the articles about Gourmet Food for Kids and Healthy Snacks, I didn't think it warrants the relatively high price of the magazine. Maybe I'm just being stingy. ;P

Still, there's a chance of redeeming back the cost of the magazine. Looking forward to using the discount coupons, which are valid till at least the end of this year. Restaurants like NYDC & PastaMania are definitely a must-return-to for a hassle-free meal with young children.

How to Get my Free Cone

Have been thinking since last week how to get to a Ben & Jerry's outlet on a weekday. On 21st April, ie. coming Tuesday, to be exact.

Why that particular day??? Cos it's Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!!!!!!!

Apparently, on that wonderful day, Ben & Jerry will be giving out free ice cream cones to anyone & everyone!!!!

Unfortunately I would be working that day, so can't possibly bring Sam down to any of the outlets between the fateful hours of 12pm ~ 7pm. :(

Now me hoping very, very hard we can end the training early that day, then perhaps I'll have just enough time to nip over to the Raffles City outlet for the freebie! ;P

A Soft Christmas Tree in the name of Charity

A non-food-related but very Singaporean post:

All sorts of X'mas trees in Singapore now, and this one captured my attention today after lunch:


Located in the centre of Suntec City Convention Centre, this tree is set up as a charity drive to collect stuffed toys for the children of the Metta Welfare Association.

So if you have any teddy bears or soft toys to share, do bring them down to the big box next to this wonderful Christmas tree. Charity & X'mas photo-taking, 2-in-1 fun!

Collection till 21 Dec 08.