Calling all art enthusiast…. To have an art jamming session at Bluer Art Studio in Seremban. 🙂
Early this year, I chanced upon an Art Studio ad via Facebook offering weekly CNY Theme Painting. It was during Chinese New Year and it is the year of Rabbit according to Chinese zodiac.
They offered a good price of RM38 which includes a canvas, painting materials from studio and also a drink. Without hesitation I signed up for that single lesson together with my son.
This studio is rather new. It is located at 2nd floor of the shop lot at Kepayang Seremban.
Using Acrylic paint, we were told to choose our choice of color as the canvas background color. I chose red whilst my son, Jet chose sky blue.
Comfortable and nice environment…….with a furkid assistant ^_^
Not forgetting the young and beautiful instructor to assist us. She was so patient to assist Jet in every steps.
After using a pencil to lighting draw the outline of the rabbit, we were required to use mixture of acrylic paint & sand to create a texture technique.
Using the palette knife to gently swirl it all over the drawn outline. Now that the rabbit look more interesting with a different texture from its red background.
Ta daaa….this is my final outcome. I think teacher’s work is definitely much better because I felt mine looks like a hamster. LOL! Nevertheless it was a great painting lesson.
Showing our paint work result. Jet said he enjoyed the lesson and would love to come here again in future. Besides, it was a great bonding time too.
Other than Canvas Painting, they also offered Mirror Painting and also Turfing.
No plans over the weekend or during school holidays? Perhaps can consider this place to spend sometime here to show your creativity.
Bluer Art Studio
Address: 83-2, jalan MPK 2, medan, bukit kepayang, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
When I saw someone shared on Facebook about places of interest at Port Dickson, this particular picture of a colorful sky ladder has caught my attention. Hence I google about the location.
I decided to bring my family there for a short trip over the weekend.
This place is located at Kampung Sri Parit Lukut, Port Dickson.
From the main entrance of Kampung Sri Parit Lukut, you can reach the destination in less than 5km.
Relying solely on Google Map or Waze navigation, we wasn’t sure how the route supposed to be. We got a little hesitation when it lead us this road. LOL! However, we braved it up and drove all they way there……………….
By passing vegetable farms, oil palm plantations, narrow and uneven road…I think I would call it an adventurous trip. 😀
Along the bumpy road, we saw 2 beautiful lakes.
And finally reached the Sky Ladder Pineapple Farm!
The farm collects a very minimal entrance fee of RM1 (Adult) and RM0.50 (Children)
It was really sunny. The kind and friendly, Mr. Yap offered to drove us around the farm instead of us walking uphill. Mr. Yap is also one of the partner of this farm. Furthermore he also gave some briefing about the pineapple plantation, also the cycle of planting and harvesting.
Pineapples are widely grown here spanning the area of 5 acre land. What we are seeing here are mainly Moris Pineapple. That’s because Moris is well known for its sweetness and crunchiness. Mr. Yap also mentioned that in future they will consider the plant MD2. Apparently MD2 is known for its exceptional sweetness, golden yellow flesh, consistency in size and ripeness.
Other species like Josaphine, N36 (N36 and Josapine were locally developed for the local fresh fruit market), Nanas Batu, Nanas Sarawak, Yankee, Nanas Hijau and Moris Gajah.
by BMC Chemistry
Pineapple has a scientific name called Ananas and Malay name nanas.
Pineapples grow well in warm climates and it is one of the popular fruits all over the world because of its pleasant taste and smell. Moreover pineapple is a good source of Vitamin A and B and fairly rich in Vitamin C. It is also source Bromelain, a digestive enzyme, which helps to digest food by breaking down protein.
The plant has a short, stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves. Furthermore pineapple plants have a tiny root system and rely a lot on their leaves for water and nutrition.
Unfortunately we couldn’t get to see any pineapple fruits at the moment. Mr. Yap told that by another 2+ months, they should be expecting fruits. During the harvesting period, they could fetch up to 6000 pieces of pineapples.
But we still managed to see these gorgeous crown which will turn into pineapple fruit.
Next, we moved on to the corn plantation. Although most of the corns were harvested, but we could still spot some corn which are readily to be pluck.
Mr. Yap gave us the opportunity to pluck the corn by ourselves. It was a good experienced and the kids were so thrilled.
We also tasted the corn raw. It was so sweet and juicy.
It must be our lucky day, spotted a Lady Bug on the corn. Nowadays it is so rare to see lady bug.
Fresh corns that we’ve harvested! Can prepare corn soup already. hehe…
A Minangkabau House, an icon of Negeri Sembilan built next to the corn field. Apparently this wooden house is made of Chengal Wood.
This is the main attraction for Instagrammers or photo enthusiast. The ladder leading to sky. Hence its named “Sky Ladder”.
Pure pineapple juice are also available for sale. Each bottle are priced at RM6.50. Best to quench your thirst under the hot weather.
Next, we moved on to the mini Animal Petting Farm.
Kibbles for animal feeding are sold here for RM3 per pack.
We had fun feeding and get up close to these farm animals.
Mr. Yap also shared about his upcoming plans. He planned to organize educational tour especially to school children and also tourists.
Although the weather was quite hot. But this trip gave us a good experience and a memorable one!
School holidays will be coming soon in a week time. Many of us will be avoiding traveling overseas during this period of time. However you can still plan to travel local by road or to fill up this school break with some activities.
Put aside gadgets and television. Why not bring the urban kids to a farm?
Farms are educational playgrounds. By visiting a farm they can see where and how they get their foods. Furthermore, taking children to the farm gave them a better understanding on how plants are grown.
Located at Jalan Hang Jebat, one of the UNESCO heritage building at the popular Jonker Street in Melaka. It is easily sighted because of the big MAMEE signage. Mamee brand or Mamee Monster is not something new to many of us. Mamee Monster was a popular snack during my younger days. I like to smash it then add the seasoning powder into it and shack it. 😀
*feeling so nostalgic*
Do you still eat Mamee Monster noodle snack? Yes, I do.
During the impromptu public holiday, I brought my family for a short trip to Melaka.
At Mamee Jonker House, you could shop for merchandises or products, participate in their activities (Lil Monster Kitchen or Noodle Doodle) or even dine in their cafe which serve mainly local food.
Each cup is priced at RM5.20. You can choose between Chicken or Curry or Tom Yam flavor seasoning for your noodle later.
These coloring pens are provided there. Despite children, I noticed that many adults enjoyed coloring and decorating the cup too. I believed coloring could help to relieve stress.
Jet was patiently coloring his cup of instant noodle.
“I’m gonna color my monster in pink!”
Our limited edition cup 🙂
After you are done decorating the cup, head over to the “Packaging Station”, at the end of the room.
You will need to begin at Step 1. Step 1 and 2 basically about filling the cup with a piece of instant noodle.
Step 3 will insert the seasoning sachet into the cup.
Then, you are required to select 4 out of 6 condiments. Choose from dehydrated chilli, cabbage, chives, corn, carrots and green peas. Therefore you can custom made your cup of noodle with your favorite choice of condiments.
Sealing the cup noodle.
Cup noodle came out of the ‘Shrinking Machine’ was let to cool before collection. An expiry date was stamped on the cup. I noticed that it has shorter shelf life compared to those we bought from supermarket.
As we were leaving, we spotted the Mamee Monster mascot. Everyone was trying to take photo with him, while Jet was pulling me away because he is afraid of mascots. =_=
All in all, it was a good experience and a fun-filled activity to do with your children.
MAMEE JONKER HOUSE
Address: No 46 & 48, Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street), 75200 Melaka.
Contact No. : 06 – 2867 666
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 10.00am-5.00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-7.00pm
Children has the ability to explore and gain knowledge in varies field at a very young age.
Besides studies, I wished to expose Jet towards more activities that he has interest in it.
From the past cupcake fondant decorating workshop, I was surprised that Jet developed an interest in it. Furthermore I also noticed that he has the patient to slowly beautify it.
Recently I discovered a new baking studio located at Plazo S2 Heights. I dropped a message to the owner to inquire about basic baking workshop that is suitable for children. Ashley, who is the owner of Gifted, baking studio suggested Royal Icing Cookies.
We attended the workshop last month. Initially Jet was rather shy and quiet.
Ashley, the young and talented owner cum pastry instructor showing us the ingredients and step by step guide on making the cookie.
Simple steps and only required flour, butter and egg. It is easy for children to cope too. *just use a utensil to gradually mix the ingredients evenly.*
This mixture will gonna be our cookies.
When the mixture is ready, roll it under the baking paper to flatten to thickness around 5mm.
Once its flatten to our desired thickness, it is required to put to chill (recommended to put in freezer awhile) so that we can easily cut them into shapes.
The shaped cookies are ready to bake. Jet was very anticipate for the result.
Ta-daa…freshly baked cookies are ready to be decorated. *Let the cookies cool down before decorating it*
Jet was having hard time to select his favorite colors for the icing.
*Use gel based colors for icing*
Preparing the colored icing in a piping bag.
Jet was concentrating on how to decorate royal icing onto cookie.
It is required to pipe a border around the edges of the cookie, then only fill the area with icing. A toothpick is needed to guide the flood icing as it spreads.
Jet decorated most of the cookies by himself.
The deco was tough at first, but once you grasp the technique, you will be able to do it well.
HAHAHAHA!! Our final result. Will you buy? 😀
Thank you Ashley for this lovely photo of us.
Gifted is a cosy and quiet environment for workshops. Jet and I enjoyed making Royal Icing Cookies. Thank you Ashley for your patience too. He’s been asking me when are we going again. He also asked; can we make cake next time?
In conjunction to Mother’s Day, there will be Mother’s Day Workshop to learn the above 4 different types of cakes. For more info, you can visit www.facebook.com/bakingstudio.poeyboey/
For your info, Ashley also accept cake orders for functions or celebrations.
Address: No131-1, Jalan Pusat Komersial Saujana 3, Pusat Komersial Saujana, Seremban 2 heights 70300 Seremban
Honestly, I’m not really a baking person. LOL!
Because I felt there is so much hassle in baking. Or probably I am lazy. 😀
Recently, Jet asked me about baking cupcakes and he wanted to decorate the cupcakes.
I stumbled upon this Cupcake Decoration Workshop organized by Pastime, collaborated with Sugarcraft by milwhich held at Book Garden Seremban Gateway.
I then signed up for Jet and myself. It was just a few hours workshop. But I noticed Jet enjoyed it and he did most of the steps by himself with a lil guidance from the teacher and me.
One day, when I was doing shopping at Jaya Grocer The Gardens Mall, I chanced upon this box of Thomas & Friends Cake Kit. It was placed at the baking section. The instructions sounded simple and easy with everything included in the box. (except egg). So, I took a box and decided to give it a try.
We did this over the weekend to fill our time.
Cake Mix Ingredients.
It says 10 minutes to make and 12 minutes to bake. So in total will be less than 30 minutes.
This pack contains ; cake mix, icing mix, decorations and cake cases.
All I need was just a medium size egg and water. Then mix them up. Hand whisk the batter till creamy.
Spoon equal amount of batter into cake cases. I only filled half of each cases.
Wow…it was golden brown and smells good too. (Pre-heat oven to 165°C Then baked in the center of oven for 12 minutes)
While letting the cakes to cool, lets do the icing mix. Just add cold water and mix until its smooth. Begin with adding 10ml water, then gradually add water if you prefer the icing to be more spreadable.
Yay, the cakes are now ready for decorations. Furthermore the cakes rise very well, aren’t they?
Jet’s most interesting part was to decorate the cupcake.
I spread the icing, while Jet did the decorations. Patiently arranged the stars. (Everything on the cupcake is edible, except for the cases ya)
Ta daa…all done! He was proud to tell that he made the cupcakes. LOL!
Not bad wo, this cupcake mix. Tasted nice too. Nevertheless Jet had fun. So, next time can buy again. HAHA!
Most women will go through a confinement period after giving birth. Hence confinement refers to a system for recovery following childbirth. The confinement period may vary individually but a common length is usually 28 days to 100 days. During this period of time, mothers are required to rest as much as possible. Proper rest and stress free environment makes a lot of difference.
New parents are often excited upon the arrival of their newborn. Thus, they are also stressed up because expectation is always different from reality.
Those days, we only have our mother or mother in law to take role as a confinement lady. Then we have some hired professional confinement lady to stay in. However in this era, confinement centers are so well established that some mothers would prefer to choose completing their confinement period in a center which they felt like as though they are spending vacation in a hotel. A place where you don’t need to worry about your meal, your laundry, your baby’s soiled diaper or to bath a newborn. Many new parents are still unfamiliar with these.
A huge Bungalow unit located at Taman Permai Seremban. There are total 9 bedrooms.
I am glad to know that PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home 李医务所 专业月子中心 is not just an ordinary confinement center for mothers to rest. But it is also known as breastfeeding home where the nurses and doctors here are fully supportive in breastfeeding. They will support and guide via action instead of verbal talking. Breastfeeding is not something new today, but there are still lack of information and support especially in Seremban. Being a breastfeeding mother myself, I understand the struggle and also the benefits of breastfeeding. (Keyword; ‘Do not give up’).
The founder, Dr. Choong Syih Ying is a passionate and also a friendly person. A very humble person I would say. Not just a founder of the center, but she’s also a doctor herself. She has 3 years of working experiences in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Labour room ; 4 years experiences in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
New mom often feel that she’s a failure when she couldn’t handle her newborn. Dr. Choong will also provide counseling. Hence mothers and babies will put under good care of her. Dr. Choong will know what’s best for them.
Dr.Choong also explained the difference of using diaper and cloth diaper. PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home uses only cloth diaper. It is more environmental friendly and also reduce the risk of getting nappy rash. Besides that, baby’s clothing are also provided here.
In case the mother need some peace time, here’s the baby room. It is put under a closed circuit observation.
Besides that, they also provide in house jaundice checking using latest technology without blood withdrawing (transcutaneous) and phototherapy (if necessary) for babies.
There are total 7 certified nurses here.
I especially like this grand stairway. 🙂
The spacious and bright dining area onlooking the green garden. An area where mummies can have their delicious yet healthy food here.
A set of lunch meal complete with all the nutrition. Besides that, daily tonic soup using Sulfur free Chinese herbs specially customized by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Master and prepared according to mummies body needs. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served daily. Not forgetting tea break in between main meals. Dr. Choong also ensured that there’s no repetition in dish throughout the whole confinement period here. (Unless there’s any request from mummy here)
With a special focus on eating foods considered to be nourishing for the body and help with the production of breastmilk, Dr. Choong also stressed on the food quality. Ingredients used here are kampung chicken, bentong ginger, organic vegetables, oat noodle, homemade rice wine, homegrown lemon grass, sulfur-free Chinese herbs, Anxin Pork. No salt was added to the dishes, yet the dishes are filled with natural flavors.
Superior Room
Premium Room (with sharing bathroom)
Private Suite (with individual bathroom)
I was told that the baby changing table and baby crib was custom made to a height that suit mothers with caesarean. Baby crib look old-skool, but the pros are it has better ventilation and mother laying on bed could monitor her baby movement from all angles.
With current package promotion, package price start from RM7888 to RM9888. An additional free traditional post natal massage & face lymphatic facial for the RM9888 package.
Rooms here are non-sharing. At PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home, stay in husband/baby’s father is most encouraging. Dr. Choong believes that a husband should stay in together to create a good family bonding and give the best moral support to their wife.
A bonus point here is; not just a confinement home, PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home also provide parenting guidance to new parent before the arrival of the newborn, during confinement period and even after confinement period.
Above are some reviews.
The team members behind PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home 李医务所 专业月子中心.
If you are interested on this place, do not hesitate to give them a call and pay a visit yourself. 🙂
PostnataLee Breastfeeding Home 李医务所 专业月子中心
Address: 503, Lorong Kurau 9/1, Taman Permai, Seremban.
We often hear the adults went for spa. A way to pamper ourselves.
But these days babies too get the opportunity to go for spa. Hmm…the person who came up with this business is brilliant!
Before this, I’ve heard about baby spa. But they are all located in KL.
To my surprise, this newly opened Wonder Pool Baby Spa & Wellness in Seremban has given me a chance to bring Baby Jet to experience it!*Happy Mode*
I paid RM58 (NP RM88) during the opening promo and entitled for 30 minutes swim & 30 minutes yoga/massage session.
Here at Wonder Pool Baby Spa & Wellness, they offers Baby Yoga/Massage & Baby Swim. Consists of 2 small and 1 large pool. These small pools are suitable for smaller babies. The baby spa program, provides a supervised and social environment for parents and their babies to nurture the brain development, strengthen the respiratory and enhance motor movement of newborn babies.
Some stretching before going into the pool
Baby swim is for infants up to 3 years of age and is conducted in a warm-water tub within a temperature-controlled room.
What’s up mummy? Baby, are you ready to go for swim? (Swimming diaper is provided for the session)
The Benefits of Swim:-
Train motor movement (foot & body)
Improved muscle development
Build up confidence & self-esteem
Guess my niece would love to join in the fun too!
Baby Jet had a relaxing swim
After swim, the therapist will continue with massaging session using sunflower seed oil.
Benefits of massage:-
Improved baby sleep quality
Better sense of relaxation
Improved muscle development
Quite satisfied with their service and probably next month will bring Baby Jet here again . Baby feels happy, mummy’s pocket not happy. HAHAHA!
Hope they will come up with the idea to include mummy in the massage too. Hehe….
Contact Info:-
55, Jalan S2 D36, Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Some stretching before going into the pool
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