Friday, December 25, 2009

Mother and Baby Magazine

Today is Christmas Day!
Merry X'mas to everyone! : )

In conjunction with Christmas, the December issue of Mother and Baby Magazine featured me and my son.

We showed how parents and their children can strengthen bonding by making Christmas goodies together.
There are 3 Christmas festive recipes that we would like to share with you so that you can also make them with your kids too!

My son really enjoyed himself during the photoshoot session.
Everyone was so amazed by how he was able to pose himself so well and make different expressions!
We really had a lot of fun!
: )
If you wanna get yourself a copy of this magazine, please do it fast!
Only a few days left for you to grab one from the shelf!
: )

Thursday, December 24, 2009

汇集雪中送炭

最近喉咙不太舒服,又再加上需要主持户外节目,所以没有机会好好休息,因此声音就变沙哑了!
礼拜一和二,请了2 天的病假,星期三回来,声音还是沙沙的!
由于不好意思再拿更多病假,所以只好以感性沙哑的豆沙喉主持节目啦!
:)

要感谢听众们不断的拨电进来慰问之外,也要特别谢谢汇集的老板,非常贴心的送来一瓶汇集百草仙润声膏!谢谢汇集的温馨照顾,时时都照顾我的健康和身材!
感谢汇集雪中送炭,让我快速恢复我的嗓子!
:)

祝贺大家:圣诞节快乐,身体健康!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

My Son's Sch Holidays


My son really had a lot of fun during this school holidays.

We brought him to watch Ben10 Show which he enjoyed alot!

Till today, he kept wanting to be the Hero Ben10......
Whenever people ask him, "What's your name?"
He will reply, "I am Ben10"......
I think he is really into the character..... Must find a way to pull him out!

Then we also let him experience taking the plane for the 1st time!!



He was very excited over it but later he said he didnt want to sit on the plane again coz he hated the ear block problem caused by air pressure.
But he loves to stay in hotels!!


So we are going for our next trip to Desaru this weekend.
Next excursion, we will be going to the Hollywood Dinos The Live Experience at Jurong Bird Park.
Will update in my future postings.
: )

Monday, December 21, 2009

Vertical Steamer cum germs killer!!

All these while, I have been wanting to buy a steam iron to make ironing easier.
Even my maid also asked me: "Mom, can you buy steam iron? Very easy to iron...."

Last month, when I was doing roving reports for the Wholesale Price Fair organised by Audio House, I happened to see this vertical steamer!!

It is really easy to use and is very good for our health too.
So I bought it at $299....

Now, ironing my husband's shirt is so easy.....

Even my chiffon evening gown can be ironed without worrying that it will get burnt.
It can take care of the most delicate fabric to thick curtains, sofas, cushions, plush toys and mattresses.
This Princess vertical steamer can even keep our house germ-free!!
The promoter said it is the first in the market that can steam clothes and kill germs.
It is especially useful for households with asthmatic children as it keeps the house clean and dust-free!
Now, ironing is so much easier, I dont need any ironing board at all and can keep our house germ-free....
Very useful indeed!
: )

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Check your windows!

Today 12/12 is a date for us to remember to check our windows.
This practice needs to be done twice a year.
The other date is 6/6.

If flat owners do not maintain their windows in good condition or they fail to window-retrofit, this could result in a maximum fine of $5000 and/or a jail term of up to 6 months.

If window falls due to lack of maintenance, the flat owner can be penalised up to $10000 and/or a jail term of up to one year!

Here are some simple maintenance tips for your windows:

For both types of windows:
-check the glass panes for cracks and ensure that the panes are not loose.

For casement windows:
- replace aluminium rivets and screws with stainless steel ones
- check, clean and lubricate joints/moveable parts regularly, at least twice a year
- open and close the window several times after lubrication

For sliding windows:
- check that safety stopper is in place
- check that angle strip is in place
- clean the track and ensure window panels can slide smoothly

It does not cost a lot to repair your window, but a small amount spent will go a long way in protecting the lives of others. The estimate cost of retrofitting a casement window panel is about $20-30, for sliding window panel is about $10-20. On top of that, most contractors will also charge a basic transport fee of about $20 per visit.

To get the contacts of approved window contractors, you can go to the websites:
www.hdb.gov.sg/windows_safety or call 1800-225 5432 (HDB)
www.bca.gov.sg/windows_safety or call 6325 8677 (other buildings)

Let's Practise Window Safety! Check your windows today!!

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

最伤眼睛的看电视方式

4种最伤眼睛的看电视方式

1) 长时间看电视
看电视现在已成为许多人生活中必不可少的内容,有的人一看就是几个小时,特别是老年人无事可做,又不爱活动,更爱坐在电视机前消磨时间。结果弄得头晕脑胀,疲乏无力,医学界称为“电视病”。

看电视过久对眼睛也很不利,有人曾做过实验,一个连续看4至5小时电视,视力会暂时减退30%,过一段时间后才能恢复。如果连续长时间看电视,视力得不到恢复,便形成长期性的视力减退。尤其是看彩电,会因大量消耗视网膜上的圆柱细胞中视紫红质,视力衰退更快。

2) 关灯看电视
人们每天都离不开电视与电脑,而电视电脑都需要眼睛高度集中,时间一长,不少人就出现了不同程度的眼疲劳症状,尤其是整天与电脑打交道的白领人群中,90%以上都有不同程度的眼疲劳症状。

有一些人平时在看电视或用电脑时喜欢把旁边的灯都关了,只剩下屏幕上发出的亮光。眼科专家指出,这样是不对的,这时光线对比度会特别高,眼睛特别容易感到疲劳,时间长了,就会影响视力甚至损害眼睛。

3) 看电视频繁换台
人们都知道,长时间看电视会使眼睛疲劳,影响视力。但是,据研究人员一项最新的调查显示,与长时间看电视相比,频繁换台对眼睛的伤害更大。看电视换台的瞬间,是对眼睛刺激最大的时候,因为多数电视在换台的一瞬间,会出现黑屏和突然变亮的情况,此时光线骤变,会对眼睛造成一定的刺激,换台过于频繁,更容易导致眼睛疲劳。

研究人员指出,看电视换台之前,最好先闭上眼睛,或者在换台后多眨几下眼,因为这样可刺激眼睛泪腺的分泌或锻炼眼睛周围的肌肉,避免眼睛疲劳。另外,看电视超过半个小时,最好望望远处,让眼睛休息一下。

4) 车上看电视
现在很多车上都有电视,便于游客在乘车过程中打发无聊的时间,电视一般都安装在车内前方,汽车在行驶过程中会播放一些电视节目或录像。按理说,这是优质服务的表现。然而,当人们长达数小时看电视,很多人就会出现双眼发胀、干涩,甚至还会出现头昏、恶心、呕吐等不良症状。

为了保护眼睛,建议平时可多吃些蔬菜和水果,如胡萝卜、豆芽、橘子、红枣等,对保护眼睛有一定作用。

希望大家眼睛亮亮,拥有美丽健康的心灵之窗!
:)


Monday, December 07, 2009

Huiji Pana Cotta

今天将在《厨房笔记》节目中,教听众朋友怎么用我所代言的汇集酸甘清来做香甜美味的西式甜点:汇集酸甘清Pana Cotta.

容易做又好吃!
要索取食谱,可以上网到www.huiji.com.sg
免费参加成为会员,再从你的电邮户口,启动汇集会员户口,
就可以下载食谱了!
有任何询问,可以拨汇集热线:6748 2911
这期的Mother and Baby,也登了我和儿子制作汇集酸甘清Pana Cotta的彩照!

你也可以和你的孩子一起做汇集酸甘清Pana Cotta,促进亲子关系哟!
:)

Friday, December 04, 2009

早和晚都不是洗头最佳时间

洗净三千烦恼丝,洗去一头尘土,不仅令人神清气爽,对健康也大有裨益。
但怎样正确洗头,其中有许多学问。   

有专家指出,早起或睡前洗头均不利健康。

别带湿发出门、入睡
许多年轻人习惯清早起床后洗头,然后清清爽爽地出门上班;
还有人晚上临睡前洗头,然后带着湿漉漉的头发就入睡了。
这些习惯其实都不好。

早晨温度较低,湿发干得慢,湿气笼罩,容易导致头痛。如果遇上刮风,皮肤毛孔张开,还易受风寒而感冒,颈椎病患者更会加重病情。

晚上带着湿发和倦意入睡,会让人第二天起床后,昏昏沉沉,头痛乏力。因为人在睡眠状态中头部血液供应缓慢,抵抗力较弱,湿发会让头部热量被水分带走,长此以往形成健康隐患。  
如果在头发未干的情况下睡着,此时体温体调节中枢的调节功能低下,就更容易发生感冒。

因此,一般来说,临睡前最好不要洗头,如果要洗,就用干毛巾擦干,然后再用吹风筒把头发吹干后才睡,这样,就不会感冒了.

头发未干的情况下睡着,容易感冒.

洗头最好选在白天温度稳定的时间,或是傍晚下班回家稍事休息后

这样就有足够的时间让头发自然晾干,从而避免一些疾病的发生。


洗头姿势要得当
洗头姿势也很重要,一般情况下,很多人喜欢低着头,把头发垂下来洗。

但专家提醒大家,头长时间下垂会影响正常血液循环,造成脑供血不足,对头发生长也不利。

因此淋浴时直立的洗头姿势较合适,而且要让身体调整到最舒服的状态。如果出现某部位疼痛、麻木或头晕等症状,说明血管或神经受到压迫,应适时调整。

此外,在理发店洗头,一般都采取仰躺姿势。但这种姿势并不是人人都适合,因为仰躺还对头部椎动脉造成一定压力,直接影响脑部的供血流量。时间久了会导致脑供血不足,从而可引起头晕、恶心、站立不稳等症状。
老年人、高血压者、颈椎病患者尤其不宜仰着洗头,否则易导致晕眩、脑部短暂缺氧,甚至中风。

偶尔到理发店去仰躺洗头还可以,但不要经常.

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Astro Boy!

上个星期放假时,带孩子到Bishan Golden Village的电影院去看Astro Boy电影!
这是儿子看的第一部电影!

除了他感到格外兴奋之外,我和老公也很战战兢兢!
因为担心他会不会冷,同时又不知道他会不会觉得大银幕很可怕,会不会看到一半要离场等.....

看来他好象还挺能适应的.....

我们也比较放心的看这场戏!

儿子看了1个小时的电影后,果然又开始好动了!
可能是电影院太冷了,所以,他不断站起来, 走来走去.
还好我们是在周日看,所以不会打扰太多人.
后来,他还要求爸爸带他出去走走!
出去一下子后,又跑回来,继续看完电影!
哈!哈! 终于让他如愿以偿看了一场电影!
他说下次还想看电影,而且要看恐龙的电影!
好吧, 下次......
下次一定做更好的准备,要为他穿上更厚的衣服和长裤,以免受冷着凉!
: )

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

K歌不是适合所有人

去KTV唱歌的确是一种很好的放松方式.

K歌并非适合所有的人,处于以下几种情况的人,应该尽量少去。
1) 女性处于月经期
  女性的音调跟月经一样受体内性激素来调节。
  女性在月经期,由于体内性激素发生变化,会引起声带毛细血管充血,呈现轻度水肿,血管壁也变得比平时更加脆弱,严重的还可导致整个声带增厚、松弛,甚至充血。如果咽喉运动过量,就会造成声带过度损伤而难以修复。因此,女性在月经前和月经来后的第一、第二天都不能过度用嗓。

2) 孕妇
  女性在怀孕期间,声带很脆弱,过度用嗓极易对声带造成损伤。另外,这一时期的女性抵抗力较弱,而密闭、浑浊的环境容易让人晕倒,加大流产几率。另外,过于嘈杂、密闭的环境对胎儿也有影响。胎儿在5个月以后,就有听觉了,并且对巨大的声响反应很大,像KTV里的大分贝音响,会使胎儿产生焦躁不安的情绪。

3) 体质较弱、患有心脏病、高血压的老年人
  随着年龄增长,老年人身体素质开始下降,尤其是患有心脏病、高血压的人,KTV里大分贝的音响、密闭缺氧的环境,都会使心脏负荷加重,血压不稳定。如果老人喜欢唱歌,不妨在家中高歌几曲。

4) 处于发育期的孩子和变声期的青少年
这一时期的孩子,耳膜等身体部位处于发育阶段,嘈杂的环境很可能影响到孩子的听力。青少年在“变声期”用嗓过度,或发声音域过高,都会造成声带损伤。


唱歌要注意的事项
1) 唱歌别喝冷饮
俗话说“无酒不欢”。人们在KTV里放松的同时,总不忘把酒言欢或喝一些冰镇的饮料。
一曲终了,痛快地喝上一杯冷饮润嗓,的确是一种“享受”,但它也可能使你突然变成“哑巴”。
这是因为连续高唱几首歌后,超负荷用声会使喉部的血管扩张,而此时喝凉饮,会使喉部突然受到冷刺激,就像烧红的铁块突然丢入水中一样,血管骤然收缩而阻碍血液流通,加重喉部黏膜水肿,从而导致失声。
喜欢去K歌的人们,一定要经得住冷饮的诱惑,最好在唱完歌后,喝一些温温的茶水,如菊花茶、绿茶等,或者不加冰的矿泉水。

2) 唱歌前不应吃得太饱
如今,现在的KTV服务一应俱全,除了饮品,还有各种风味的美食,很多人往往都会饱餐一顿后再开唱。
实际上,如同吃完饭不能马上运动的道理一样,唱歌前不应吃得太饱。
膨化食品、椒盐类零食以及辛辣的菜品,都会对喉咙和肠胃造成损害。
尽量少吃辛辣食物,清淡的主食和汤品应该是最佳选择。
除此之外,还应该多吃一些水果和蔬菜。

喜欢K歌的朋友,现在知道怎么健康K歌啦!
Happy Singing!
: )