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Bloggers’ Appreciation Dinner Hosted by Lion City Distributions @ J.K Don Cafe & Bar

It’s 4 more days to the supposedly “End of The World” [EOTW], 8 more days to Christmas, 15 days to the New Year, and 16 days to my 1st day of work in the new year. On a side note, our current giveaway of a bottle of Moscato D’Asti by G.D. Vajra, Italy is ending in 3 days time and we’re happy to announce that Jason Koh is currently in the lead for the giveaway. +Claps Claps+.
I [Melvin] just came back from a really tiring but fruitful sponsored trip with the Nuffies at Awana Genting and I will be blogging about it soon; so do keep a lookout for that blog entry because you will discover another different side of Genting apart from the usual casino, food, and accommodation!

Anyways, we’re not sure if anyone remembered about the Gold Kili & Frezfruta Challenge that we previously embarked on but if you don’t know, worry not because you can check out our Blog entry about it via the following link: https://awinsomelife.org/2012/11/15/lion-citys-bloggers-challenge-medzs-millenia-walk/

Since the Bloggers’ Challenge has officially ended, Lion City Distributions hosted an appreciation dinner at J.K Don Cafe & Bar for all the Bloggers whom were involved and it was a fabulous evening indeed.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

J.K Don currently has two outlets in Singapore, one at Shaw Tower and the other one at Telok Kurau. Both their outlets serve Japanese and Korean cuisine.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

J.K Don Cafe & Bar at Telok Kurau has a cosy alfresco dining area where you can just chill and catch up with your colleagues/friends over some drinks and snacks. They even screen live soccer matches too!

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

If you’re not into soccer, you can also have some fun with the in-house board games that J.K Don Cafe & Bar provides.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

A picture of the prizes and souvenirs that Lion City Distributions generously gave away to all the Bloggers.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Baby took a photo of me interacting with Mr. Tan [Director of Lion City Distributions] before the dinner.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Here are photos of the sumptuous & awesome food that we had for the evening!

Salmon Sashimi with California Maki and Unagi Sushi

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Chawanmushi [my favourite!]

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Tempura Prawns

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Spicy Egg Soup with Straw Mushrooms

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

Chicken and Beef Bulgogi Set with Rice and Salad

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

After the extremely filling dinner, Ms. Audrey Ho [General Manager of Lion City Distributions] announced the results of the Bloggers’ Challenge.

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

and the Grand Winner of the Bloggers’ Challenge is none other than Celestial Delish! +Claps Claps+. The gentleman whom presented the prize was the owner of Sin Sin [remember the Sin Sin Kaya that comes in a metal tin that we always eat for breakfast?]

From LionCity Appreciation Dinner 2012

The dinner ended with a blast and we really want to thank Lion City Distributions for the fantastic dinner that we had and the kind invitation to participate in their Blogger’s Challenge. Celestial Delish really deserves the grand prize because she came out with quite a number of recipes using Gold Kili‘s Coffee and Frezfruta Jams as ingredients!

Just check out one of Celestia Delish‘s creation using Frezfruta’s Apple Blueberry Jam via the following link:
http://www.celestialdelish.com/2012/09/apple-blueberry-milk-tea-cake.html

Also, I guess that by now almost everyone would have heard of the Gold Kili and Frezfruta’s Hello Kitty Promotional Packs that are selling at all NTUC FairPrice, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, Sheng Shiong and Prime. If you haven’t heard, check out the following link: https://awinsomelife.org/2012/12/12/shoutout-to-all-you-hello-kitty-fans-out-there/

Now that you know about the Hello Kitty Promotional Packs, we have a piece of good news to share with you all. We currently have one Hello Kitty Promotional Pack to be given away to one very lucky winner.

From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012

All you have to do is just follow the instructions via the following link: https://awinsomelife.org/current-blog-giveaway/

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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Shoutout To All You Hello Kitty Fans Out There!

Alright, this piece of good news specially goes out to all you Hello Kitty fans out there [we can almost hear some squeals of joy].
If you’re a fan of Hello Kitty, please kee-chiu because Gold Kili and Frezfruta are giving away Limited Edition Premium Hello Kitty Cups which you can collect with every purchase of their Promotional Pack! In case you’re wondering how much are the Promotional Packs and where you can lay your hands on those Promotional Packs, they are going for just SGD $6.90 and are currently available at all NTUC FairPrice, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, Sheng Shiong and Prime. Obviously, they are available while stocks last so if you really want them, you got to hurry down to the nearest supermarket near you!

From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012

Whether you are a coffee-lover or a tea-lover, Gold Kili always has something for everyone.

If you’re a coffee-lover, you can go for the Gold Kili Double Shot Instant White Coffee which features the strong full-bodied taste of the finest Arabica Beans blended with a rich creamer.

From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012

If you’re more of a tea-lover instead, you can go for the Gold Kili Double Shot Instant White Milk Tea which is a rich, intensive fragrant tea extracted from premium grade black tea leaves. Its taste is reminiscent of Hong Kong’s famous si mat nai cha (“stocking milk tea”).

From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012

To complement the hot beverages, you can spread some Frezfruta’s Strawberry or Apple Blueberry Jams over some fresh hot toasts and make a complete wholesome morning breakfast for you and your loved ones. Frezfruta’s Strawberry and Apple Blueberry Jams are made from fresh fruits with a high fruit content of 50% and they are natural, flavourful, and ever-so-popular.

From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012
From Gold Kili & Frezfruta HK Promo Pack 2012

So, what are you waiting for?! Head down to the nearest supermarket near you and get Gold Kili and Frezfruta‘s Promotional Packs now!

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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Souvenir Shop @ Carton King [Cing Jing, Taiwan]

On our last trip to Cing Jing, Taiwan; Baby and I were at the Carton King Souvenir Shop and in case you’re wondering, yes we have blogged about it via the following link:
https://awinsomelife.org/2012/10/05/old-england-manor-carton-king-cingjing/

As mentioned in the blog post, you have to get the souvenirs that Carton King Souvenir Shop is selling! They have a wide variety of souvenirs and there are even souvenirs which you have to make/diy on your own. As a matter of fact, I regretted not buying more souvenirs at Carton King and if I ever do go back there again, I will definitely want to get their humongous DIY Eiffel Tower Standing Light Decoration!

So, after more than 2 months since we returned from our Taiwan trip, we decided to start working on the Mini Windmill Standing Light Decoration that we bought from Taiwan.

To aid us in constructing the Mini Windmill, there was an instruction sheet that contained pictures and short written descriptions of how we should fix the Mini Windmill. The only downside was that the descriptions were written in Chinese.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

Doing up the base of the Mini Windmill.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

The tiny bits and pieces of cardboard pieces that made a difference as to how our Mini Windmill will look like.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

Done constructing with the base and the body of the Mini Windmill.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

The most difficult [or should I say tedious] part of constructing the Mini Windmill is poking all these little holes.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

And finally, we’re done! Presenting to you the Mini Windmill Standing Light Decoration that we bought from Carton King in Cing Jing, Taiwan.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

This is how the Mini Windmill Standing Light Decoration looks at night with all the lights turned off.

From DIY Light Tower 2012

Well, Carton King also has other Standing Light Decorations that are of other shapes and styles too; so if you’re heading to Cing Jing, do drop by Carton King and check them out!

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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New Samsung Galaxy Note 2 For Sale [Brand New, Sealed In Box]

The festive season is fast approaching and if you’re planning to get a gift for someone or planning to pamper yourself, we have a piece of good news for you.
We have 1 Set of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for sale and if you [or you know of anyone] whom wants to buy a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 2, do drop us an email at melvin.ocs@gmail.com

[Image from Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Website]

Anyways, I believe the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 needs no further introduction. Since its debut in October, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has gained quite a lot of attention and similarly like the Apple iPhone 5, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was sold out at every mobile phone shop during its launch.

Just for formality sake, here’s the specifications and details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that we’re selling:

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Brand: Samsung
Model: Galaxy Note 2
Colour: Marble White
Condition: 10/10 [Brand New, Sealed in Box Complete with Accessories & Warranty]
No. of Set Available: 1
Price: SGD$950 [Retail is selling at SGD$998]
Mode of Payment: Cash On Delivery
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Memory: 16GB User Memory + 2GB RAM [can expand using microSD up to 64GB]
Processor: 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Operating System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Camera: 8 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash
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What We Like About The Samsung Galaxy Note 2:

1). The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has a large screen and therefore, makes watching videos, surfing the Internet, or playing games an even better experience.

2). The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is extremely suitable for taking down notes and ideas. In fact, there are a variety of functions that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can perform and make life much easier for you.

3). The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can hook up to the 4G LTE Network and that means, faster video streaming and faster Internet surfing for your viewing pleasure.

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Having said so much about the Samsung Galaxy Note 2; if you’re interested, do kindly drop us an email at melvin.ocs@gmail.com and we will respond to you as soon as we receive your email. Also, do act fast as we only have one set of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for sale.

Another item that we’re selling is a MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]; if you do have the time, do check it out via the following link:

https://awinsomelife.org/2012/12/06/momo-design-watch-jet-chrono-series-for-sale/

Have a blessed Sunday ahead and God bless!

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MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] For Sale

I’m pretty sure everyone has heard of the Italian brand, MOMO. In fact, if you’re a car enthusiast, it is highly likely that you would more or less have heard of their car accessories. What about MOMO Design? Have you ever heard of them? In case you wondering, MOMO Design is related to MOMO. In fact, MOMO Design was founded as the Style Center of MOMO in 1981. The company soon evolved out of the racing world, with its new found mission of fusing technology and aesthetical value for lifestyle products.
MOMO Design watches are one of the historical products that helped defined the company image. Highly innovated materials – carbon fiber, titanium, and magnesium – in combination with unique and industrial design, MOMO Design watches have found their appreciative followers. As of today, the brand’s line includes Pilot, Magnesium, Essenziale, Diver, Speed, and Jet.

Well, I currently have one MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] for sale.

From Momo Designer Watch

This MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] that I currently have is Brand New In Box and Never Worn Before. The reason why I am selling away this watch is because I already own a very good watch [an Omega Seamaster] and I don’t have the need for another watch. As a matter of fact, I won this watch from a competition that I participated in.

The Box that Contains the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

From Momo Designer Watch

Inside the Box contains this Casing which Houses the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

From Momo Designer Watch

Here are some details of the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

Brand: MOMO Design
Watch Condition: 10 (Brand New)
Type of Watch: Fashion/Sports
Model No.: MD2198BK-02BKRD-RB
Suitable For: Men/Ladies/Youths
Country of Origin: Italy
Asking Price: $350
Collection Details: Yours truly will deliver to the place of your convenience

Some other features of the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

Strap: Rubber with Solid “Push Open” Buckle in Stainless Steel 316-L
Case: Stainless Steel 316-L
Movement: Myota OS11
Glass: Mineral
Dial: Black Dial
*Watch comes complete with Box and Warranty till 2014*

The MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] is covered with Warranty till 2014!

From Momo Designer Watch

The MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

From Momo Designer Watch

The Back Casing of the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series]

From Momo Designer Watch

Here’s 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] From Me:

1). MOMO Design Watches are extremely rare to find in Singapore and so far, I haven’t seen anybody wearing a MOMO Design Watch. If you dislike having the same fashion accessories as anybody else, getting a MOMO Watch might be a good idea to pamper yourself this festive season.

2). Retail stores are selling the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] for SGD $480 while I’m selling it for SGD $350. That’s SGD $130 off the retail price and you probably can’t find the same MOMO Design Watch that sells at the price which I am offering!

3). The MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] comes with a 2-Years Warranty till September 2014!

4). The MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] is brand new and never worn before.

5). I can deliver the watch to the place of your convenience anytime.

Having said and shown so much about the MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series], if you are interested in purchasing this watch from me, do kindly drop me an email at melvin.ocs@gmail.com and I will return your email the soonest. If you’re planning to get a gift for someone this festive season, you might want to consider getting this MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series].

Also, I only have this one MOMO Design Watch [Jet Chrono Series] to sell. If you are really interested, kindly drop me an email ASAP as it is only available while stocks last.

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

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The Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine Launch

We were recently at the launch of the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine at Kinokuniya Bookstore [Takashimaya] and it was a wonderful time of getting to know the people whom were behind the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine.

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

Look at all the wonderful goodie bags that they have prepared for us!

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

If you’re wondering what the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine is, do check out our previous blog entry here:
https://awinsomelife.org/2012/09/19/the-evernote-smart-notebook-by-moleskine/

During the launch, we were shown how we could get creative with the [Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine] and how we could use the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine in our everyday lives.

This is Mr. Ryan Lai, the General Manager of Working Unit

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

This is Mr. Tiang Lim Foo, Market Development for Evernote Application

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

Well, to be honest, the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine is really a perfect gift for your loved ones, friends, and colleagues because the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine is especially suitable for anyone whom needs a place to jot down their thoughts and ideas; and turn them into digital formats which they can access on-the-go.

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

This sleek and contemporary-looking Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine comes with a free 3-months premium subscription to the Evernote Application that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine has been designed and optimised to work with the Evernote Application and if you’re running the Apple iOS version of the Evernote Application, it works even better.

Here’s 3 reasons why you should get the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine:

1). If you’re the sort of person who enjoys taking down notes and drawing out your creative ideas using a physical pen and paper, then the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine is for you. By using the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine, you can use it anytime anywhere at your own convenience and if you feel like sharing your notes and ideas, you can take a snapshot of it and share it with your friends, schoolmates, or colleagues via the Evernote Application.

2). Imagine you are on a flight for a business trip and you forgotten to bring along your [Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine] with you; and you need access to your notes for the next business meeting. What can you do? Well, fret not because every time you take a snapshot of your notes, it will be sent to the Evernote Application where your notes will be stored. Using your smartphones or mobile devices, you can access them anytime and anywhere.

3). Sick and tired of having all your disorganised notes laying around? Well, with the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine, you can now sort out your notes and categorise them using the Smart Sticker Tags that comes with it. What’s more, you can also customise the Smart Sticker Tags to your preference and search for your handwritten notes simply by keying in words and phrases in the Evernote Application.

The Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine are available in two sizes, large [SGD$41] and pocket [SGD$30], with both grid and ruled page designs, and it will be available at all Kinokunyia Bookstores across the island and as well as online at www.moleskineasia.com

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

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Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine:

1). Can I use the Evernote Application with any other notebooks besides the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine?

Answer: Yes you can; however, the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine is optimised to work with the Evernote Application. In fact, the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine has a unique “Evernote ruled” or “Evernote squared” page styles with dotted lines that is designed to ensure a clean image when you capture it with your Smartphone or mobile devices. Furthermore, the Smart Sticker Tags are only available with the purchase of an Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine.

2). Is the Evernote Application only available on Apple App Store and Google Play?

Answer: For now, yes.

3). Can I subscribe to the premium subscription of the Evernote Application without buying the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine?

Answer: Yes, you can. However, if you get the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine, you will get a free 3-months premium subscription to the Evernote Application that is worth $15!
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Here’s a group photo of the Bloggers whom attended the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine Launch.

From Evernote Smart Notebook Lauch 2012

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

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How I Turned My Not-So-Smart Television To A Smart Television

Are you thinking of owning a smart television [tv] but have a low budget for it? Or, are you thinking of how you can convert your old tv into a smart tv?
Well, technology has been advancing so rapidly that we sometimes find it truly amazing. In fact, what we once couldn’t do, we now could do and there’s so much more to what technology can offer the average consumer. Take for example, I recently bought a 32-inches Toshiba LCD Television [tv] and seriously, I was contemplating whether I should get a smart tv instead. So, after comparing the prices, I decided to buy the 32-inches Toshiba LCD tv that is not so smart and smarten it up by purchasing a separate device known as the MK 808 Google Android TV Player 4.1. The reason why I did so was because the price difference between a normal tv and a smart tv is rather huge.

Can you really smarten up an old tv? Well, yes you can! In fact, to do so, all you need is just hook up a mini pc/computer to your tv and viola, you have an old smart tv.

There are many types of mini pc that are available in the market and you got to really decide which one is suitable for your personal use. As a matter of fact, while Baby was browsing Groupon last week, she chanced upon a Groupon deal that was selling an Android 4.0 Smart PC at $89! Sounds like a good deal?! Well, not exactly. When I looked through the specifications of the device that Groupon was selling, I personally felt that it was a total rip-off!

The Android 4.0 Smart PC that Groupon was Selling for $89! [Image from Groupon.sg]

From Groupon’s site, the specifications of the Android 4.0 Smart PC are mentioned as such:

Operating System: Android 4.0
DDR RAM: 512MB
NAND Flash: 4GB
Network Device: Wireless 802.11b/g, WAPI
Supports Android Apps and external storage via USB Host/TF card
Interface: TF Card Slot, HDMI Input, Mini USB Input, USB Input, and DC Input
Supports most video (Mpeg, Divx, Xvid, AVI etc) and audio (AAC, MIDI, MP3, WMA and M4A etc) formats
Video Output: 1920x1080P, 720P, 576P, 480P, Super HD 2160P, 3D Film
Picture Formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

Now, if you’re the sort of person who’s into impulsive buying behaviour, you probably would have bought this device from Groupon rightaway and thought you have gotten a good deal. Well, allow me to introduce you to the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is selling.

The MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is Selling for $94! [Image from Qoo10.sg]

From Qoo10.sg’s website, the specifications of the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 are mentioned as such:

Operating System: Android 4.1
CPU: Rockchip RK3066 1.6Ghz Cortex A9 Dual Core
GPU: Mali400 MP4. Quad core. 2D/3D/OpenGL ES2.0/OpenVG1.1.
DDR RAM: 1GB
NAND Flash: 8GB
Network Device: Wireless 802.11b/g, WAPI
Supports Android Apps and external storage via USB Host/TF card
Interface: TF Card Slot, HDMI Input, Mini USB Input, USB Input, and DC Input
Supports most video (Mpeg, Divx, Xvid, AVI etc) and audio (AAC, MIDI, MP3, WMA and M4A etc) formats
Video Output: 1920x1080P@60FPS, 720P, 576P, 480P, Super HD 2160P, 3D Film
Picture Formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

For just $5 more, you get a more recent operating system, a better CPU and GPU, and, twice the Memory Capacity and Storage Capacity! So, why get a lousy product from Groupon when you can get a better one from Qoo10.sg?

Having done extensive research on the types of mini pcs that are available in the market and having done a few price comparisons here and there, I decided to get the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 because of its attractive specifications and price.

The following video will introduce you to the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 and in the video, I will also show you how I actually hooked up the device to my tv. [please pardon me for the video quality; i’m still fiddling around with using Adobe Premiere :P]

With the device now hooked up to my tv, I could surf the Internet, blog, chat, check my emails, and even play games on my tv! In fact, I could even pay a low monthly subscription fees to gain access to tv channels such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic, so on and so forth.

If you are interested in turning your not-so-smart tv to become a smart tv, you might want to check out the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is selling. In fact, you can click the following link:

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Some Frequently Asked Questions:

1). My tv is old and does not have any HDMI ports; can the device still work?

Answer: Well, the device still can work. Most modern tvs come with VGA ports and at the very least, RCA ports. All you have to do is just purchase an additional HDMI to VGA converter or a HDMI to RCA converter; depending on what ports your tv has; and connect them accordingly.

2). Can I upgrade the operating system on the device to the latest Android operating system?

Answer: Technically, you can, but you will need to rig the device and if you’re not technology savvy, I will strongly recommend you NOT to do it as the process can get quite complicated and you might end up bricking the device.

3). Can I watch tv channels, movies, or dramas on my device?

Answer: Yes, you can! However, you will need to search and download the right apps in order for you to do so. For instance, you can download the PPS app from Google Play and stream dramas and movies to your device and watch it on your tv.

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Well, if you have any further questions about the device or any other queries about turning your not-so-smart tv into a smart tv, you can always drop us an email at admin@awinsomelife.org

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

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We Have A Bottle of Moscato D’Asti, G.D. Vajra to Giveaway

It’s 23 more days to Christmas and we are feeling kinda generous. So, for this month, we have an exciting giveaway just for all of you Winsomelifers and all you have to do is just check out https://awinsomelife.org/current-blog-giveaway/ and you can participate in this giveaway by “Liking” our Facebook Page, “Tweeting” about our Giveaway, “Following” us on Twitter, or “Answering” our question, “Why do you want to win the bottle of Moscato D’Asti, G.D Vajra?”
The Bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra that You Can Stand to Win

Now, this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra is our favourite and we really love it because it is really fruity and has a low alcohol content. In fact, we will always order this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra whenever we drop by The Straits Wine and honestly, this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra is extremely rare and is seldom found in Singapore. Having seeked high and low for this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra at various places in Singapore, The Straits Wine is by far the only company that we know is carrying this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra.

Wine Bottle Label of Moscato D’Asti G.D. Vajra

So, if you are interested in owning this bottle of Moscato D’Asti from G.D. Vajra, do submit your entry for the giveaway now! This giveaway is only open to those whom are 18 and above and proof of identity is required for verification. The winner will be contacted via Email or Facebook when the contest closes on 21 December 2012, 12PM.

For those of you whom are below 18, fret not because you can still join in our Winsomelifer Programme and accumulate points for “Liking” our Facebook Page and “Tweeting” about us. Each “Like” or “Tweet” will gain you 100 points and when you have accumulated sufficient points, you can use it to redeem for rewards such as Starbucks Gift Card, Popular Gift Vouchers, and Golden Village Gift Card. 🙂

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Some Background Information About G.D. Vajra that is extracted from The Straits Wine Website
[a winery in Italy that has a long-standing history of producing the finest wines]

The winery was established in 1972, but the Vaira family’s history dates back over two centuries from the Barolo. Aldo was a ‘city born guy’ from Torino and he returned as a young man to the farm. Thereafter, he fell in love with the life there and started a winery. To say it was a real challenge in those times to start a winery is an understatement; in fact, Aldo’s family and friends could not understand his decision to go back as most people were doing the exact opposite trying to get to the city and lead a better life.

The Vajra Family

Vajra wines are traditionally driven with longer macerations and they primarily use Slavonian casks for aging. However, Aldo does not use ‘traditional’ to describe his style. He is not conservative in the winery and he makes decisions based on the vintage and what the grapes that year deliver. Very high quality is his style. The wines as a whole are based on elegance and beauty are a benchmark for Barolo.

Today, Giuseppe whom is Aldo’s son, is the winemakers assistant to his father and he is full of the same passion and drive that Aldo has. G.D. Vajra is definitely in great hands for the future.

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Stay tuned to more updates from us and God bless!

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Mini Do-it-Yourself Yule Log Cake From The Icing Room

Thanks to OMY Blog Club and The Icing Room, we were selected to receive a complimentary Mini DIY Yule Log Set and self-decorate it. In fact, when Baby received the wonderful news that we were going to DIY our own Yule Log Cake, she was so overjoyed that she started planning how to decorate it on paper.
Baby sketched her idea of how she wants the Yule Log Cake to look like on paper.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

So, we planned to collect the Mini DIY Yule Log Set over the last weekend and when we went to The Icing Room at Serangoon NeX to collect our Mini DIY Yule Log Set, we spotted fellow blogger, Ai Sakura [blogger of Sakura Haruka] there too.

Anyways, the Mini DIY Yule Log Cake comes in two different flavours, Vanilla Strawberry and Chocolate. Each Mini DIY Yule Log Set cost $18.80 and it contains a Mini Log Cake, 2 Festive Icing Decor, and 5 Packs of Icing and Cream Piping.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

We were ready to decorate our Mini DIY Yule Log Cake but realised that we were given only 3 and not 5 Packs of Icing and Cream Piping. 🙁

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

Since we only had 3 Packs of Icing and Cream Piping, we decided to make do with what we have and improvise a bit. To start of, we practised our drawing skills on bits and pieces of tissue papers.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

Satisfied with my drawing on the tissue papers, I began to draw a gigantic snowflake in the middle of the Yule Log Cake.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

This was how my final drawing on the Yule Log Cake looks like.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

Since we felt that the decorative items in the Mini DIY Yule Log Set weren’t enough, we bought some additional items such as the Angel Icing Decor and the Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cookie from The Icing Room.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

So…

Here’s a few snapshots of our final masterpiece.

Side view of our masterpiece.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

and Front view of our masterpiece.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

The Mini DIY Yule Log Set from The Icing Room is definitely a perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones because they will definitely be able to sense your sincerity when they see how much thought and effort you have put in to design the most beautiful Yule Log Cake there is on earth. Even if it is not meant to be a gift, you can still buy the Yule Log Set and have some quality family bonding time by designing your very own Yule Log Cakes. In fact, if you’re cracking your head over what games or activities to organise for your upcoming Christmas Party, you can host your very own Mini DIY Yule Log Cake Decoration Competition!

Before we forget, The Icing Room is also organising a photo contest from 15 November 2012 to 16 December 2012 for the Best DIY Yule Log.

To participate, all you have to do is just 3 simple steps:

1st: Purchase a Mini DIY Yule Log Set that cost $18.80 from The Icing Room and start decorating your Yule Log.
2nd: Snap a photo of your completed masterpiece.
3rd: Submit the photo to The Icing Room Facebook Contest Page & garner as many votes as you can!

The top 10 participants with the most votes will get to attend a Christmas Party hosted by The Icing Room and the top 3 winners whom will be selected by the judges will get to walk away with either the iPad Mini, Canon Ixus 125HS, or a pair of USS 1 day Peak and Express Passes.

This was the photo of our masterpiece that we submitted on The Icing Room Facebook Page.

From DIY Yule Log Cake 2012

Do “Like” The Icing Room Facebook Page and vote for our entry via the following link because you can stand to win $20 worth of The Icing Room vouchers:
https://www.facebook.com/theicingroom/app_500301823324458

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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Setting Up My Very Own Cosy Corner [Ikea]

Previously, we have blogged about how the carpet that we bought from Qoo10.sg has contributed to our cosy corner and in this blog entry, we will share with you a wonderful find that we found in Ikea Tampines.
So, having envisioned what our cosy corner was going to be like, we decided that a coffee table with a centrepiece was going to be necessary. Well, since we’re on a tight budget, we decided to check out what Ikea Tampines has to offer.

Even though we believe many people have the notions that Ikea‘s products are of poor quality and workmanship because of the low prices, this is certainly a misconception. In fact, when we were at Ikea, there were many things that were rather contemporary and stylish.

Having browsed through their catalogue, we headed straight to Ikea‘s self-serve corner and gotten ourselves a Lack Coffee Table [Black-Brown] for just $39.90! For the table centrepiece, we gotten a Trygg Serving Bowl for $3.90 and 2 packets of Dofta Potpourri that cost us $2.90 each! In total, we spent $49.60 at Ikea!

There were many other interesting items that we found in Ikea and the prices were pretty reasonable. As a matter of fact, many of the restaurants and cafes that we have dined at uses Ikea‘s products as well. When we get our new flat at Punggol, Ikea will probably be where we will get most of our household furniture and equipment.

If you’re on a budget and you’re worried about the quality of Ikea‘s products, fear not because if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can bring it back unassembled with the original packaging and your receipt within 100 days for an exchange or refund. However, do note that Ikea will not accept returns on cut fabric & blinds, goods damaged after leaving the Ikea store except due to manufacturing defaults, items on sale, products from the AS-IS corner, bed linen, and items that are made to your specific requirements.

Here I am trying to figure out how to fix/DIY my own coffee table.

From Ikea 2012

Thanks to the easy assembling instructions that can be found together with my purchase, I had an idea on how to assemble my coffee table. Trust me on this, the tools that you will need are actually very basic and minimal, and the instructions are pretty easy to follow. Anyone whom has studied Design & Technology [D&T] during Secondary 1 or Secondary 2 would definitely know how to fix the coffee table.

From Ikea 2012

The nice and chic looking Lack Coffee Table [Black-Brown] that is fully assembled with the help of an enthusiastic Baby. If you can see from the photo, the Lack Coffee Table [Black-Brown] has a lower tier which you can put light items such as books or magazines.

From Ikea 2012

If you’re interested in the Lack Coffee Table [Black-Brown], be sure to check out Ikea. In fact, the Lack Coffee Table has two other colours [Birch Effect] and [White] as well.

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

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