JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™: For Savvy Students

I am one of those parents who likes scrutinizing labels on food products to see exactly what my kids would be consuming. It is important to me that my kids get the right nutrients so that they can grow up well.

An important nutrient that every growing child should have in their diet is DHA. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that makes up the brain main structure and is essential for growth and functional development of the brain in children.

Recently, I was introduced to JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™, which originates from California, USA. It is a specially formulated chocolate drink with high DHA content and carefully balanced 12 vitamins and 10 minerals, specifically vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, vitamin D, magnesium and iodine - all the requisite nutrients for a child to grow up smart, strong and successful. The DHA content in JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is one of the highest in the Malaysian market - amazing!

Other than being high in DHA, vitamins and minerals, JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is also free from trans fatty acid as well as being high in dietary fibre , protein, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Here are several reasons why I think JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is a fantastic, nutritious drink for my children (and perhaps yours too).

Q stands for Quotients and a child needs complete nourishment to enhance her Q's - IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient), CQ (Creativity Quotient), FQ (Fitness Quotient), CcQ (Concentration Quotient) and more. You need to nourish your child's Q's first before your child can achieve those straight A's. JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ can help stimulate the development of your child's Q's. (read more about Qs)

By providing our children with the right nutrients, they are able to do well in their studies. :)

JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is fortified with iodine, which optimizes thyroid gland functions which in turn helps improve a child's mental growth and intellectual prowess. This is important for me, as I would love for my daughter to be confident, proactive and interactive in school. This way, she will be able to strive for academic excellence.

Going to school, as happy and confident children.

JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is high in DHA (28mg per 28g serving). DHA, as mentioned previously, is the building block of a healthy mind and body and a crucial nourishment to trigger original thoughts and imaginative plays. This will help our child engage in creative play, thinking "out of the box" and come up with many ingenious ideas. 

Both my kids are pretty creative, as they always create their own games using household products and we enjoy making crafts together using toilet rolls or paper plates. It would be great if JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ can help them further advance their creative potential.

Making snowmen out of toilet rolls at Christmas time

JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ contains magnesium, which will be able to help my daughter improve her attention and concentration in school, and promotes healthy sleep after a long day of school and activities. This is especially important since my daughter spends a long day in school and needs to recharge to face another busy day.

It also contains vitamin B1, B2 and B3 which is crucial for the release of energy from carbohydrate, which children need for cognitive and physical activities. My daughter loves cycling, yoga, badminton and swimming so JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ will be able to provide adequate nourishment to replace the nutrients lost during exercise. JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is also high in vitamin D and seaweed calcium which enhance the absorption of calcium and promote bone growth in children.

Each box comes with 15 sachets (28g each) of wholesome, nutritious chocolate milk powder and is priced at RM39.90. Simply mix 1 sachet with 180ml warm water and stir until dissolved, and it is ready to drink. We love the rich, smooth chocolate taste of JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ - so delicious, my daughter finished the whole glass in 2 minutes!

Having a glass of JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ after her badminton lesson

JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is suitable for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, as well as young adults from 19 to 22 years old. And yes - moms and dads can drink it too, afterall our bodies never outgrow the need for DHA, vitamins and minerals. However, please note that this product is not suitable for infants or for those with lactose intolerance.

Mummy can enjoy it with the kids too :)

JoyAmaze™ Inspired!™ is available at leading pharmacies and Chinese medical halls or you can also purchase it online at Rakuten. Do visit their website, Facebook (JoyAmazeOfficial), or Instagram (@joyamaze) for more info.


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Jualan Terhebat DiGi!

Can you believe it's 2015 already - Happy New Year and I hope that you all had a wonderful festive season and Santa delivered the smartphone of your dreams. Fear not, if your wishes were not fulfilled by the big man in the red and white suit as there is a big yellow man out there ready and very willing to make your telecommunication dreams come true.

DiGi is currently having their "Jualan Terhebat DiGi", offering the widest range of FREE smartphones, ranging from the latest Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G to Samsung GALAXY Grand Prime and also the best deals on high performance phones such as Honor 6.

Customers can choose from a selection of plans to suit their requirements, starting with DG SmartPlan 78 with a monthly commitment of RM78/month which comes with 3GB Internet quota, 100 mins and 100 SMS. Other plans include DG SmartPlan 108 (RM108/month, 5GB, 300 mins & 300 SMS) and DG SmartPlan 148 (RM148/month, 6GB, 600 mins & 600 SMS).

All DG SmartPlan also comes with added value of Unlimited WhatsApp, Free Norton Security, Free Deezer (music streaming app) and Unlimited Weekend Calls (between DiGi to DiGi lines).



Customers who sign up for DG SmartPlan during the Jualan Terhebat DiGi period will be rewarded with an extra 2,400 minutes and 2,400 SMS. Customers who switch to DiGi will also enjoy extra rebates up to RM200.

For example, with the DG SmartPlan 78, you can get these phones for FREE - Asus Fonepad 7 (RRP RM599), Samsung GALAXY Grand Quattro (RRP RM599), Xiaomi Redmi 1S (RRP RM419), ASUS Zenfone 5 (RRP RM599) and Lenovo A536 (RRP RM469).

Additionally, you can also get the Redmi Note 4G (RRP 589) for FREE with the DG SmartPlan 108 (or at RM209 with the DG SmartPlan 78) or the Honor 6 for FREE (RRP RM999) with DG SmartPlan 148 (or RM599 with the DG SmartPlan 78).

So what are you waiting for? Head over to DiGi and take advantage of Jualan Terhebat DiGi!



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MARIGOLD UHT Milk: A healthy kid is an active kid

As a full time mum, my days are filled with lots of activities involving my kids. Both Hubby and I encourage our kids to have an active lifestyle as we believe that they will benefit greatly from it.

From the age of 1 plus, both my kids would go for daily evening walks with us. Not only can they keep fit and healthy, we can also bond together as a family. However, nowadays the kids have less time since they have school and homework to do once they get home, but we still find time to play in our garden/decking (something simple like playing ball or catch or jumping around). On weekends, we would take them to the nearby park to play in the playground as well as for jogging/walks.

After a morning of fun in the garden - our kids bonding with each other :)

My daughter and I also started going for parent-child yoga classes this year. We always have so much fun together at our yoga classes and have a good laugh with one another. You can encourage your children to lead an active lifestyle by joining in the fun, being supportive and they will be glad to have your companionship.

An active child will be able to grow and develop well and improve cardiovascular fitness. When we do yoga, it helps in improving our balance and posture - when we first started yoga lessons, our yoga instructor had to remind us to sit tall but now it comes naturally.

Since our kids love to eat (just like their mummy!), being active also helps them maintain a healthy weight. And when they're active, they are usually healthy, strong and have an alert mind. This will also help them academically, to be more motivated and build their self-esteem.

Improved balance

An active lifestyle = an alert mind, so my kids can do well academically too.

Kids need to have a balanced diet in order to get the right nutrients to grow up strong and healthy. For dinner, we will usually have rice/porridge, meat, and vegetables, followed by fruits for dessert. Calcium and protein is important for active children as it helps them grow well, have strong bones and they can get this through dairy products and drinking milk such as MARIGOLD UHT Milk.

Milk is important in building strong bones, which is crucial in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. When kids have strong healthy bones to support their body, then they can do all the physical activities that they want and need to. We love MARIGOLD UHT Milk, as it is enriched with calcium, protein, as well as MARIGOLD UHT Milk's unique BonePlus formulation of Vitamin D which aids in better calcium absorption and bone growth. MARIGOLD UHT Milk - Very Healthy, Very Good.

A child with strong, healthy bones will have a strong foundation to enjoy an active lifestyle

MARIGOLD UHT Milk is available at all leading supermarkets, hypermarts, convenience stores, petrol marts, mini marts and provision stores in Malaysia. For more info on the product, please visit www.marigold.com.my/uht.html.

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ROOST, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, KL

We stumbled upon this restaurant when we were in Bangsar last week. ROOST is located on Jalan Telawi 3, taking over the spot previously home to F by Buffalo Kitchens. Apparently, it's the same owners but just a change of restaurant name. 

Stairway to ROOST

With the tagline "From Farm to Fork", ROOST aims to showcase minimalist, rustic, Nordic and sustainable food. Whenever possible, they want to utilise local sustainable ingredients and translate them into modern European cuisine.

The 2-page menu comprises of snacks, appetizers, pasta, mains, burger and dessert. Some interesting dishes on the menu include deep fried frog legs with tamarind jam, crispy cuttlefish with ink aioli and lavender smoked king prawn. They also do a set-lunch for under RM20 (salad + sandwich).

To start, Hubby ordered the apple wood smoked duck breast (RM18), served with browned butter onion puree and pomegranates. Presentation is nice, and flavours are well-thought out. Clean and nice dish.

I am so glad that I ordered the Duck Liver Pate (RM16) - the pate is so smooth and rich and tastes absolutely amazing! Been a while since I had such a good one. Very surprised that it came in such a generous portion too, and really delicious eaten with the tomato jam and toasted bread. Highly recommended.

Sadly, the other dish that I ordered was pretty disappointing. I was attracted to the mangrove crab meat and scallop salad as it sounded promising on paper. For RM25, I was definitely expecting more than limp watercress, some cherry tomatoes, 1 scallop (cut into half) and a few slivers of crab meat. Pretty uninspiring.

We did however enjoy Hubby's mains - pan seared seabass atop a creamy pumpkin butter risotto (RM35). Nicely done.

Oh and look - I spotted my photo in December's issue of Time Out KL. 

Hubby had an affogato (RM12) here too. Good coffee, he says.

Verdict: Overall, we had a good meal here - I enjoyed the duck liver pate in particular and would certainly return for this.


Opening times: 11:30 am - 11.30pm. Closed on Mondays.

Price: Total bill RM115.40

Location: ROOST, 69-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (previously F by Buffalo Kitchens, above Chawan)

Tel: 03-2201 1710

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Roostkl

GPS Coordinates: 3.130232, 101.67101

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Thanks to Maybank's #iLove campaign, Cardmembers can get up to 25,000 bonus air miles when they sign up and spend with one of these Maybank Premium credit cards - Maybank World MasterCard, Maybank Visa Infinite, and Maybank 2 Cards Premier from 12 September 2014 to 15 January 2015.

During the campaign period, eligible Cardmembers with a certain spend will receive complimentary air miles which will be credited in the form of TREATS Points which the Cardmember can then convert into either Krisflyer or Enrich air miles. More details on this post.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now to fly further. To apply, SMS 'AIRMILES' to 66628 or call 1800 22 1111 or visit Maybank2u website or any Maybank branch for more details.

Maybank #iLove: Get 25,000 Bonus Air Miles!

When I was living in the UK, Hubby (then boyfriend) and I used to travel often to Europe for weekend breaks, holidays and work. Some of the amazing places we've visited include Prague, Marbella, Venice, Munich, Heidelberg and London. And everytime we flew, we were accumulating air miles to our frequent flyer accounts. Collecting air miles meant that we could redeem award flights and flight upgrades later on.

We love travelling

For example, with Enrich, you can upgrade from Economy to Business Class for 25,000 miles to destinations such as Melbourne, Beijing, Tokyo or Dubai. You can also redeem an award ticket to Phuket or Singapore from only 7,500 miles.

Thanks to an abundance of air miles, we have redeemed a few business class flights to and from Malaysia (only having to pay a minimal amount for airport tax and fees). This is a pocket friendly opportunity to enjoy the comfort of flying Business class.

Never in my dreams would I have imagined that I would also get to fly First Class on a long haul flight, but I did thanks to the many miles that Hubby has accumulated on his Enrich account. It was certainly a memorable experience for me.

Yes, I got to fly in style... First Class baby! ;)

And now, Maybank is spreading the love to their customers through a series of special offers. Called the Maybank #iLove campaign, customers can win 25,000 bonus air miles, enjoy 100% cashback or win a Volkswagen Polo Sedan when they sign up or spend with Maybank cards.

To be in the running to win 25,000 air miles, simply sign up for one of these Maybank Premium credit cards - Maybank World MasterCard, Maybank Visa Infinite, and Maybank 2 Cards Premier from 12 September 2014 to 15 January 2015.

The first 500 newly approved cards with spending of RM55,555 during the campaign period will receive 15,000 complimentary Bonus Air Miles while the first 650 newly approved cards with spending of RM5,555 in 30 days will receive 10,000 complimentary Bonus Air Miles. The miles will be credited in the form of TREATS Points to the Cardmember which the Cardmember can convert to his/her choice of either Krisflyer or Enrich air miles.


To apply, SMS 'AIRMILES' to 66628 or call 1800 22 1111 or visit the Maybank website or visit any Maybank branch for more details.