EMPIRE PRESTIGE PRO Massage Chair is a Must-Have

The thrill of being a new homeowner is undeniable. But let's face it, the endless to-do lists, juggling kids (if you have them!), and the physical demands of setting up a new home can leave you feeling more "wrecked" than "relaxed." If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And we might just have found the secret weapon to combat the stress and aches that come with the homeowner territory. This affordable massage chair is a gamechanger for those who needs some relaxation after a long day.

When we decked out our new place, we decided to splurge a little on a "man cave" upgrade for the Mr. The EMPIRE PRESTIGE PRO Massage Chair was our choice, and it's been an absolute game-changer for our whole family. 

3 Must-Have from Hafele for Smarter Living in Small BTOs

We were thrilled to collect our keys, but also faced the classic challenges of small-space living. We wanted a home that was not just functional, but also smart and stylish. That's why Hafele came to our minds and we visited their showroom to check out the full range they have to offer. Their innovative home accessories have transformed our tiny apartment into a space we truly love. 

Here are the three game-changers we couldn't live without!

[Review] Aura Portable Blender

The little one has been asking for fruit juice these days, but we are really lazy to take out our huge blender cause there's so much to wash! Thankfully Aura Portable Blender came to the rescue - it's super portable, easy to wash, and powerful!  

[Review] IDS Skincare Intensive Moisturizer

This newly formulated IDS Skincare Intensive Moisturiser (IM) is so good it deserves a review post on its own. Just to share a little about my skin (in case you are new here), I have oily-combination skin so I've been using the Oil-free Moisturiser (OM) and Recovery Serum (RS). I've used the original version of IM before, but only when I travel to winter countries as it's rather creamy, works great for super dry conditions though. 

I've Been Using IDS Skincare for 8 Years Now!

Omg, time flies! I have been using IDS Skincare for almost 8 years now, from a uni student to now, a new mummy! So what do I love about IDS that made me use their products for so long?

3 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Flowers from Little Flower Hut

Well diamonds are a girl's best friend and so are flowers. With Little Flower Hut around, you no longer need to worry about flower deliveries anymore and here's why. 

[Portable Pumps Review] Pumpables Milk Genie Plus vs Spectra 9s+

One of the things breastfeeding mummies have to prepare when going back to work is a good portable pump! It is important to get one that can clear you milk thoroughly so you do not end up having clogged ducts during work! I got a Spectra 9S+ pump but the suction wasn't strong enough for me and I didn't feel empty even after pumping for 40 minutes each side when I tested it at home. Since the SuperGenie was working better than the Spectra S1+ for me, I thought to give the Pumpables Milk Genie Plus a try too! I have to say this is the best pump I own and I would highly recommend this to all mummies cause it is portable yet it gives me the same yield as the Spectra S1 which is hospital grade! [Note: Use promo code SHOP10-KATELYNTAN for 10% off storewide on pumpables.com]

[Hospital Grade Pumps Review] Pumpables SuperGenie vs Spectra S1+

When I was pregnant, I was very sure I wanted a hospital grade pump cause I was worried I won't have any breastmilk at all since I was formula fed. Plus I came across some posts in mummy groups about how they got engorged cause their pump wasn't able to clear them fully. I bought a Spectra S1+ since it was popular amongst mummies in Singapore but eventually switched to using a Pumpables SuperGenie after reading the raves by mummies in the mummies EDD telegram chat I am in. So here's a comparison of both pumps! [Note: Use promo code SHOP10-KATELYNTAN for 10% off storewide on pumpables.com]

Fresh Durians from 8Durian

My family loves durians and we are really impressed with the quality of the durians delivered by 8Durian! They were delivered fresh but chilled and were not watery when we first received it, though there were some condensation in the packaging. These durians are best to be taken within 3 days from the delivery if kept chilled. Well, they say a picture speaks a thousand words so here are the photos of the durians from 8Durian, taken on the 3rd day!

Katelyn's Zenyum Experience: 8-Months Update and QNA

Here's the bi-monthly Zenyum update that I promised you all! I'm supposed to have completed my treatment but I haven't been that diligent when it comes to the changing of my aligners so I will take a slightly longer time to complete all 14 sets of aligners.

[Show Review] Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, is back in Singapore. Thanks to Sliding Doors Entertainment and UnUsUal Entertainment, the world tour which started in the UK in July 2018 is currently in Singapore for a stopover from now till 8 September 2019! My big boy (my hubby who is a fan of dinos) and I caught their opening show on last Thursday and saw how the 18-life size dinosaurs, 9 different species, came to life and took over the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Get Everything You Want on SGshop!

With SGshop, you have no more excuses to say you can't find something. SGshop, your gateway to international shipping, gives you access to shop in the world's largest online marketplaces and they recently revamped their interface to add extra features to make your shopping experience smoother! P.S I got the above dress on taobao too!

[Show Review] KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is finally back in Singapore with KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, their 35th production since 1984! Hubby and I are a fan of theatre shows, so we were really excited to finally be able to catch Cirque du Soleil as we missed the previous ones.

Katelyn's Zenyum Experience: 6-Months Update and QNA

Here's an update which many of you have been asking for. Just to share, I will publish an update once every 2 months so you will roughly know when to expect the next post. Also, I've been travelling quite a bit after my wedding so here's a little more about how it's like to travel with Zenyum invisible braces.

[Event] Launch of IDS Skincare’s Neulastin and The Honest Campaign

Did you know that wrinkles, acne and pigmentation spots are all skin wounds? IDS Skincare developed and launched Neulastin, a wound healer to enhance absorption and deliver active ingredients in selected products with an added 'repair and restore' property! It works to stimulate elastin and collagen production for effective skin repair to help your skin recover as much as possible to its ground zero state.

Katelyn's Zenyum Experience: 4-Months Update and QNA

As shared previously, I started this Zenyum teeth straightening journey as I wanted to have straighter teeth on my wedding day in March 2019. I was only about a third into my Zenyum Invisible Braces treatment by the time it was my wedding but I was glad that my teeth was visibly straighter than it was before, especially that upper tooth that bothered me the most! So here's another post! :)

[Wedding 101] JOJO Wedding Taiwan Pre-Wedding Photography Review

Starting off the wedding series of articles with a review for JOJO Wedding (JOJO婚紗攝影) cause we felt that their service was very good and it's a waste they didn't have any reviews that can be found on Google. We were a little hesitant to engage them initially cause we couldn't find any reviews, but we decided to give it a go cause their packages are a lot more affordable and Meng Fan was very prompt with his replies! P.S Our wedding was fully paid by us as we dropped all collaborations in the end cause I didn't want to stress over ensuring everything was for the sponsors.

Katelyn's Zenyum Experience: 2-Months Update and QNA

Many of you have been asking me for updates on my teeth, so here it is! I will also answer a few of the more commonly asked questions about Zenyum that I received over the last two months.

[Review] Painting Our Bridal Room With Raffles Paint

I will be moving into my fiance's home after the wedding cause our BTO won't be ready by then. Hence, we decided to do a mini room renovation - clearing all the old furnitures, installing a full length built-in wardrobe and painting the room with Raffles Paint!

Katelyn's Zenyum Experience: About Zenyum and 2-Weeks Review

My wedding is 3 months away and I'm finally doing something to fix my teeth! Many of my friends commented that my teeth are straight and that there was no need to straighten them. But... there's this tooth that bothers me cause it's the only one in the upper row that is not aligned and I want to get it fixed before my wedding! Also, my lower teeth are rather messy, they are hidden when I smile so not many people knew. So I'm currently undergoing Zenyum Invisible Braces to straighten my teeth and I will be recording the entire journey on this blog. For a start, here's why I went with Zenyum instead of other invisible aligner brands.