Fun Things To Do At Home 💡

An outbreak sucks! 😷

Since early this year, the world is dealing with a major health crisis and I know it's been a very stressful time for everyone.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of stress, fear, anxiety everywhere, it also caused many destruction and inconvenience in our daily lives. 

Some countries are lockdown, schools are closed, we see panic buying and social distancing etc...With so much tensions around, people are staying indoors now, outings and travel plans are not encouraged. Mass/group activities and social events are either cancelled or suspended and the next thing you find yourself 'grounded' at home and nowhere to go!

I'm outdoorsy, so it's kinda miserable to be stucked at home all weekends.(I miss playing Basketball and Jamming with my UkerManics) but looking at the current situation, it make sense to stay at home and avoid crowded places as a precaution.

Though the Covid-19 has put humanity to a big challenge, but looking on the bright side, it may be a great opportunity to improve relationships and strengthen family bonds.

Here's a list of fun things for you and your family to beat boredom.

Fun Things To Do At Home :

Play Board Games

Ok Mummies and Daddies, it's time to put away your phones/laptops and get on the floor to play some games with the kids. I love board games, it's fun, entertaining and it reminds me of my childhood, "Who's turn to roll the dice, now?"

Declutter The House
With the nasty virus out there, it's good to keep the house clean and tidy everyday! I have been doing a lot of spring cleaning this week. You can clean up the refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, reorganize books/toys shelves, changing the bedsheets/curtains, cleaning out the closets and donate some unwanted stuff to the charity or the garang guni.

Baking /Cooking Time

Get the little helpers to bake some cookies, muffins, making sushi rolls, homemade pizza or simply trying out new recipes.

Art & Craft

You can do simple DIY projects with the kids. It's so cool to make your own jewelry & keychains as gifts.

Read Books or Magazines

Reading is a great pastime but I prefer magazines though.lol

Take A Bubble Bath or A Power Nap

It's OK to relax & recharge...and a glass of wine shouldn't harm. Cheers!

Netflix and Chill

Let's not forget the beloved spouse. Couple time is very important in every relationship. Dim the lights please! 😄

Write A Song or A Poem

Dedicate your work to a friend or to someone special. 

Play An Instrument

Playing the Ukulele everyday lighten up my mood. You can practise your piano, guitar or drums, etc.. just enjoy and have fun!

Call Your Bffs

Instead of texting and chatting on the phone. Try FaceTime or video chats but do avoid gossips and spreading rumours. (Positive vibes ok?) 

Family Karaoke Time

Singing out loud can reduce stress. Get the kids to sing their favorite Disney songs and parents can sing along too.

Movie Nights

Watch your favorite movies together as a family. Comedies, horrors, animation, korean drama whatever...but don't forget the chips and popcorn!!! 

Home Workout

If you can't hit the gym for now. Try indoor exercise, like skipping, hula hoop or sit ups, etc..you can still have a good sweat, even at home.

Dance

If you feel like dancing, why not practice your favorite K-pop dance moves? (chumchu ja) Keep grooving!

Home Manicure/Pedicure

Try different colors and designs on your nails or try out a new beauty face mask. Pamper yourself because you deserve it!

Listen To Favorite Music

Music is a great therapy! Put on your headphones and feel the beats...

Indoor Gardening

If you love plants, you can grow some herbs and build a mini home garden.

Online Shopping

I'm an active online shopper! I love online shopping because it save time and it's so convenient! I'm glad I can get almost everything I need, without stepping out of the house. So ladies, go get that dress and the stiletto!

Spend Time With Your Pets

While bonding with family is important but don't forget to cuddle your pets and give them some attentions. Pets are family too.

For those who are serving the LOA (Leave Of Absence)/SHN (Stay-Home-Notice) for 2weeks Home Quarantine/Self-Isolation etc... Please hang in there, do your part and stay at home. Keep your spirits up and try to keep yourself occupied at home, the 2 weeks quarantine order will soon pass... 

It's perfectly normal to panic, feel worried and scared during such crisis but we have to remind ourselves to remain calm, be prepared and stay positive during this difficult time. I believe if everyone stand hand in hand, we can overcome this together and.......
Storms Don't Last Forever!

Let's all be social responsible, practice good hygiene and stay united always...Peace! 💗 #SGUnited

6️⃣ Things I Can't Live Without

Have you ever thought about what are the things that you can't live without? I thought this is a fun topic to blog about. Well, let's not talk about the basic survival things, like oxygen, food, water, shelters, clothings and money that everyone needs...Aside from those, there are some things that I definitely can't live without!

1. MY 2 SWEETHEARTS
My children are everything to me. They are my strength, my joy, my hope and my world. I am blessed and thankful to have them. They give me the reason to live and to stay strong. Sometimes they made me really mad and even broke my heart, but I will always love them to the moon and back! 

2. DREAMS / GOALS
Dreams and goals are important reminders to help me stay focused, motivated and to strive better everyday. Life without a dream/goal is like a ship with no destinations. I believe everyone has a purpose in life and to do something big. I would not want to be waking up every day, not knowing what I should do with my life and live with regrets later. No way!

3. LOVE
Love comes in many forms. Relationships, friendships, kindness, compassion, humanity and self-worth etc.. If there isn't love, the riches of life are worthless, it's hard to live a happy and fulfilling life without love. With love, all things are possible and I do believe love will keep us alive! (Oh..did I mentioned that I'm a hopeless romantic too?😁)

4. MUSIC

I need music everyday! Yes, I've said that many times in my blogs. Music makes me feel alive, energetic and it inspired me to stay positive about my passions. It helped me get through those bad times and rough days. I remember blasting all the catchy love songs and crying my heart out after my first break-up! It felt better, isn't it? Yep! Music is a great therapy indeed. No doubt! 

 
Music is a language that connects people too. I made a lot of friends around the world who share the same interests. I can't live without music for sure! I've been playing music since high school and I can talk about music all day! I could listen to my favorite playlists over and over again. Singing in the bathroom is my daily ritual anyway. Haha! I guess music flows through my veins.

5. MOBILE PHONES / LAPTOP
Let's face it! Our generation is so attached to the latest technology and social media. The mobile phone is a very important tool to connect people.

We use it everyday to chat, send text messages, read news, check emails, take pictures/videos & selfies and upload them on social media. Omg! I would feel so weird and lost if I don't have my phones or laptop with me and the biggest nightmare is when the battery is flat!!! I sleep with my phones every night, tell me I'm not the only one! LOL! 😂

(By the way, my laptop of 5 years broke down recently and I rushed down to the store to get a new laptop the next day. It's so good to be blogging with my new lappy and get all the job done!)

6. CHOCOLATES !!!
Oh yeah!...I know chocolates are so sinful and fattening but they are sooooo hard to resist, especially when you have sweet tooth like me or sugar rush syndrome most days. Mmmm...Chocolate is a delicious cure for a bad day! It does make everything better and sweeter!...🥰

So what are some things that you can't live without? Share with me and comment below. 

The Mommywarrior77 Blog™️ is honored to be featured in the list of Top Singapore Bloggers 2020 by Edarabia.com Truly grateful for the recognition. Thank you and much love! ☺️😘

📝Products Review - Beauty Box from Try and Review

I love to try different brands of beauty & skincare to discover new products that suit me. 

When staff from Try and Review wrote to me and sent me a Beauty Box last week. I was thrilled and so excited to try them out. I can't wait to share the reviews on my blog.

So let's take a closer look at what's in the Beauty Box. I have tried the products and here's my reviews... 

1. Petal Fresh Softening Shampoo

Somedays I have super bad hair days with frizzy and flyaway hair. I love a  shampoo that has softening ingredients. After using twice every day, for about a week. I feel that my hair has more volume, it feels softer, more shiny and no more tangles when I brush my hair.


2. Bio Essence Micellar Water

I use make-up pretty often and I have combination/sensitive skin so I'm very careful and selective on the beauty products that I use on the face. This is one of the best Micellar Water I've tried so far and I love it! 

It has a mild scent but almost odorless, it's gentle and doesn't have that strong alcoholic sensation on the skin. My face feels clean, refreshed and moisturized after using it. I love that it removes waterproof mascara really well, it doesn't need rinsing and the skin don't feel sticky or oily afterwards. Very convenient for busy moms like me. Thumbs up! 😉 


3. Swisse Ultiboost Collagen Blood Orange

I take supplements to maintain general health. I've tried 3 bottles and noticed my skin seems brighter, firmer and I think I look fresher.lol. It has a strong orange flavor taste, not my favorite kind of taste though, but collagen is definitely a great boost for skin health and more.


4. Dove Deodorant Dry Serum

I rarely use deodorant but after trying this product, I'm amazed that the scent could actually last for long hours. The serum is not sticky, not greasy and it absorbs well. I noticed after daily use, the skin is now lighter, smoother and it doesn't cause irritation on my skin. Everyone loves to feel fresh all day. I would recommend this to all the ladies.

It's been a wonderful experience with Try and Review. The project team is friendly, sincere and efficient.

I thank them for sending me a cool Beauty Box with great products. The best thing I love about Try and Review is that I could share my honest and heartfelt reviews for each product, to give a better knowledge and detailed information to the readers and consumers. 

It's indeed a reliable source for product information with truthful reviews from real testers around the world!


Get connected with Try and Review >>> https://tinyurl.com/rykkqwo

"You have to try it to know it!" 

Anyone Can Be A Hero! 💙

So last weekend, I attended a First-Aid CPR + AED course, organized by our neighborhood community club. I have attended a similar course many years ago, but there are new information and procedures over the years, so I think it would be good to go for a refresher class. 

Why do we need to know First-Aid?

An emergency crisis can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere...without any warning and if you are trained to do CPR and learn to operate the AED device...You could save a precious life, in the nick of time!

In this half-day course, we learned the important theory, useful tips, hands-on CPR, how to operate and follow the procedures from the AED device, etc..At the end of the course, we have to take a test and I passed with a score of 19/20. 

I remember one *important note the Course Trainer said... 

*First-Aiders
-You See
-You Know
-You Do

*Public
-You See
-You Don't Know
-Call Ambulance 995


When a person suddenly collapses right in front of you, it is normal to be frightened, panic and feel helpless. That is a normal human reaction but with proper knowledge and training, you will be able to stay calm, know what to do and get help.


Time is crucial during a crisis, the survival rate is higher if we step in to help instead of waiting...Sometimes, it may be too late by the time the paramedics and ambulance arrive, so it is important for everyone to know basic First-Aid, CPR+AED and react immediately, to save a life.


I Am A Certified CPR+AED First-Aider.

Overall, I think the half day First-Aid course is helpful and informative for the general public. Well, Sharing Is Caring! Therefore, I would share my thoughts and some information/links on my blog.

For anyone who is interested to sign up Basic First-Aid CPR + AED course or wish to be a CERT member. Check out the links below for more information.

• First-Aid CPR+AED Course Read more...

• Be A CERT Member : Community Emergency Response Team Read more...

Watch The Video 👉 Learn CPR & AED Procedures

All lives are precious. We don't have to be doctors to save a life. We can do our part to help! 💓


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7 Things I Must Have In My Bag 👜

I believe a woman's bag tells a lot about her personality and style. 

You have read my earlier blog about my Mummy/Diaper bag but on regular days, there are 7 essential things that I always have in my bag. I wouldn't feel secure to step out of the house if I don't have these items.


 7 Things I Must Have In My Bag :

1) Lip Balm / Lip Gloss
I love natural pink rosy lips and somedays when I don't feel like putting on makeup, I just apply lip gloss or lip balm. Carmex is my favorite and I have been using it for years. When I was in Australia, I had chapped lips occasionally due to the different climate. This lip balm works great and moisturizes the lips with a cooling effect. Too bad I can't find them here in Singapore. I got them from Lazada.


2) Pocket Safety Alarm 

Singapore is a pretty safe country, but Low Crime Doesn't Mean No Crime! It's better to be safe than sorry. It's always good to stay vigilant and carry something to protect yourself, especially if you are always home late. I got this pocket alarm from Daiso, it's a cute baseball keychain and it has a really loud beep when you pull out the pin. (I hope I never have to use this!)


3) Contact Lens 

I have bad eyesight since school days. The optician recommended that I wear my glasses every day, (no way!) it's just so uncomfortable and I look so nerdy with glasses! 🤓 Anyway, I only wear them when I read, drive or attend seminars but since I started using contacts recently, I love it!!! I can see everything super clear now, even from a far distance...Wow! I felt like my eyes are reborn! 


4) Medicated Oil

I rarely use it. A small bottle can last me for years, lol. Once I was traveling with a friend on a train and she felt dizzy, I gave her this medicated oil and she felt much better after using it...
Well, you'll never know when a headache might strike or some tummy discomfort after a meal, etc. Who knows someone might just need this, so I always carry one in case of emergencies.


5) Wet Wipes / Tissues
Wet tissues are so useful, especially when you are eating fried chicken or peeling prawns and you just can't find any washroom nearby. I bring them everytime, everywhere! 


6) Earphones

Music is part of my life. I listen to music every day to relax and recharge. Good music makes me feel happy and energetic! I love some soulful and hip hop music on a long bus ride.


7) Fresh Mints
I have a weird habit of chewing candies randomly. These cooling mints are sugarfree and keep the breath fresh all day. 


...I'm always curious about what other women have in their bags so let me have a peek, ladies! Lol. Share with me what are the things you MUST have in your purse. Send me your comments! 😘


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