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So this just arrived in my email, a piece of somewhat exciting news for mothers this coming Mother's Day. Sharing it on this small little space of mine on the net. The greatest gift to give to bestow upon someone is the act of kindness. And what is best to give when you can treat your mum for a FREE meal on Mother’s Day at Signature, The Roof. Mum Dines For FREE At Signature, The Roof This Mother's Day

Now I've always known Dell laptops and their range of desktops even when I'm back in university a decade or so back. They have always come off as being that reliable brand which gives you a run for your money, best bang for the buck pieces of technology. It's interesting then that tomorrow I'll be heading for their rather exclusive Dell InnoLifestyle Bloggers Boot Camp to learn and discover the different usage perspectives of their latest series of All-in-One desktops. Inspiron 23 All-in-One Touch Screen Desktop #DellAIOcampaign

Tony Roma's have come up with its new 'Farmer's Market' promotion where it hopes to recreate the quintessential farmer's market experience for patrons to enjoy. The new range of dishes from seasonal foods and produce would bring a fresh twist to your palette. I had the opportunity to try it out the other day. 'Farmer's Market' promotion runs from 13th April 2015 to 31st May 2015. New Culinary Creations With Tony Roma's 'Farmer's Market' Promotion - BBQ Shrimp Tacos (RM25.90)

Part of NEXUS Bangsar South's new Chillin' At Nexus campaign brought me to SOULed OUT Nexus Bangsar South . Now I've been to their other outlet in Sri Hartamas a number of times, but haven't had the chance yet to dine and drink at this outlet. Check out below on what my fellow foodies and friends had that evening. SOULed OUT Bangsar South @ NEXUS Bangsar South KL

Thai Syok, translated literally to mean "very syok!" has just opened their latest outlet in Wisma Central Kuala Lumpur. Located in the basement of the building, it is indeed a hidden gem, with vibrant graffiti and colours adorning the walls. They serve some rather good Thai cuisine, so do check out what they have to offer below. Thai Syok Authentic Thai Street Food @ Wisma Central Kuala Lumpur

It's good to see my favourite venue to bring the kids, Dinoscovery by Dinosaurs Live! conduct a charity event recently, giving back to society. Receiving this press release with the photos below, really touched a spot.  A total of 26 children from Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF) National Centre were treated to a fun-filled, educational adventure back in time to the Mesozoic era at Dinoscovery by Dinosaurs Live!, Asia Pacific’s first interactive, world class edutainment dinosaur exhibition at Discoveria, Avenue K recently. Dinoscovery By Dinosaurs Live! Hosts Children Of Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation

Is it that time of the year again? Where couples everywhere come together to get married? Good news for couples who are tying wedding knots this year! Come 26 April 2015, the hotels under Dorsett Hospitality International in Malaysia are rewarding up to RM28,888 worth of bridal inspired gifts to couples who book and confirmed their wedding at the “Marry Me, Marry You” Bridal Fair, at Grand Selangor Ballroom, Dorsett Grand Subang from 11am – 4pm. Marry Me, Marry You Bridal Fair at Dorsett Grand Subang

Fans of the LINE messaging app, as well as of the popular Korean Personality would like to hear this piece of update that just sneaked in my mail. LINE, the world’s leading life platform, has officially released Lee Kwang Soo’s LINE sticker set only in Malaysia and will be rewarding 10,000 LINE users who have sent the most Lee Kwang Soo LINE stickers with 300 Friendship Points (equivalent to RM3). Exclusive Lee Kwang Soo LINE Stickers Now Available

Just last week I was at The Samsung Experience Store in The Gardens Midvalley for the Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 edge Consumer Launch.  The crowd had already gathered early in the morning, excited to get their hands on the new smartphones. The global demand for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge was much higher than initially anticipated as both phones had already snagged around 20 million preorders over the past few weeks.  Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 edge Consumer Launch @ Samsung Experience Store, The Gardens Midvalley

It was during my last trip to Melaka for The Shore Shopping Gallery Melaka's grand launch that the bunch of us dropped by La Bodega to savour some of their Pintxos and Paella.  Happening every Sunday afternoon at La Bodega Telawi Bangsar and The Shore Malacca, customers can snack and nibble on a spread of over 30 types of pintxos from RM4.25 onwards! Check out some of those that we had that afternoon.  Sunday Pintxos and Paella @ La Bodega, The Shore Shopping Gallery Malacca

Just last week, I managed to find myself a gem of a cafe, nestled in the busy area of Taman Danau Desa.  Le Lapin Cafe, a hidden bunny themed cafe in Taman Danau Desa (lapin means rabbit in French), is an ideal cafe for people to sit down and unwind in a quiet soothing environment. It's really very unpretentious, with an ambiance that everyone would love.  Le Lapin Cafe @ Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur

With the Malaysian GST implementation looming in, just a couple of days away, The Manhattan Fish Market invited us foodies and bloggers to check out their latest affordable Canadian lobster dishes as well as a short explanation on their upcoming prices. Before we get into the technicalities of the GST implementation, I have to shout out that at RM39.90, these has to be the cheapest lobsters in town!  Affordable Canadian Lobsters @ Manhattan Fish Market New Menu

Have you ever had that time when your car battery suddenly decided it's time to shutdown and not work anymore? It always happens at the most inappropriate time, and last week I experienced that exact scenario, where my car battery died on me while the car is parked on the top floor of a building. That's when I remembered there's this car battery assist company, The Battery Shop which provides help in emergencies like this!   TheBatteryShop.my : My Experience With The Malaysian Car Battery Assist Company

Fresh from the grand launch of Happikiddo's biggest flagship store at Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur , I'm pretty excited to draft this post to share on what they are and have to offer to parents. Boasting a floor space of over 6,000 square feet in the newly opened Quill City Mall, this is the company's fourth store. The concept baby store also houses a family café, designed with parents and kids in mind. Happikiddo Biggest Flagship Store Grand Launch @ Quill City Mall

Always a fan of the Jabra headset series, it's interesting to find out they have come out with more fashionable sets with the latest being the Jabra Move Wireless in Gold. After the highly successful global launch of the Jabra Move Wireless headset, Jabra the world’s award-winning Scandinavian headset maker now gives you the super stylish, Jabra Move Wireless in Gold which lets you stand out from the crowd in true fashionable style. Go For Gold With Jabra Move Wireless In Gold

When's Hari Raya again? One of the first hotels to hold their Ramadhan buffet preview, GTower KL celebrates the arrival of the holy month by reuniting your beloved one with their traditional culinary experience. The Ramadan Buffet dinner which will be held at GTower, Kuala Lumpur starting from 20th June 2015 until 14th July 2015 will be serving traditional Malaysian cuisine with live cooking stations assuring the retention of natural taste and freshness of dishes.  Ramadhan Buffet Treats Galore at GTower KL, my favourite, the Sambal Udang Petai

Just a couple of days back, I had the opportunity to try out Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) Troika KL's new spring menu. Acme Bar and Coffee, a bistro set in a timeless yet contemporary ambiance at The Troika launched its spring menu to further accentuate its perennial options. The new spring delight features a discerning and wholesome cuisine. Check out what we had that evening.  Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) Troika KL Spring Menu Launch

Now I was at their launch for Nana's Green Tea's outlet in One Utama Shopping Mall , and ever since then I've been a big fan of their green tea on top of their various food on the menu. This time around  Nana’s Green Tea, a pioneer matcha brand from Japan, opened its 3rd shop in Malaysia on 1st April 2015 on the 3rd floor Mezzanine South, Mid Valley Megamall. This is Nana’s 1st modular format shop that caters for customer who’s on-the-go. Nana's Green Tea First Modular Shop @ Midvalley Megamall 

In a bid to expand my parenting portfolio in this blog, I'm sharing an upcoming event "Moms of Malaysia" coming up real soon. Leading diaper brand, Drypers, is on a mission to highlight the extraordinary connection between mother and child with its ‘Moms of Malaysia’ campaign, which will be brought to life during an event held at the Blue Concourse, Lower Ground in Sunway Pyramid from 23 – 26 April 2015. Drypers Kickstarts 'Moms Of Malaysia' Campaign 

Italian food for breakfast? Why not. Last weekend, a bunch of foodies and I dropped by Neroteca Italian Restaurant at Plaza Damansara to try out their new breakfast menu consisting of some nice big breakfast sets, french toasts, and more. Check out what we had that day. New Breakfast Menu @ Neroteca Italian Restaurant, Plaza Damansara

Hailing from Air Itam, Penang myself, I know too well the local Penang delicacies that the area has to offer, with the Assam Laksa and Char Kuey Teow topping the list of must tries. It's with great delight then that I found out the founder of the famous Air Itam Laksa, Uncle Peoh has set up shop in Bukit Tinggi Klang, Angcle Peoh Restaurant , serving some really good and authentic Penang cuisine. Check out some of the noms we had that afternoon.  Angcle Peoh Restaurant @ Bukit Tinggi Klang

Fancy some honest to goodness, no frills Korean teppan barbecue meat? Choi's Don & Dak Korean Teppan BBQ Restaurant is a rather new eatery in Kuchai Entrepeneur Park serving pork (don) and chicken (dak) off their menu. It was a rather nice evening out with fellow foodies and friends where we tried out their signature fares. Check out below on what we had that evening. Choi's Don & Dak Korean Table Teppan BBQ Restaurant @ Kuchai Entrepreneur Park Old Klang Road

A night cultural performance portraying the history of Melaka amidst sights, sound, lights and even water. I had the chance to catch Melaka Alive a couple of weeks back when I was in Melaka for  The Shore Shopping Gallery Malacca Grand Opening  and it was a whole new experience in itself. History literally comes alive every night here! Melaka Alive - Melaka Night Cultural Performance 

How time flies. My last invited review to IPPUDO Malaysia was back in January this year, for their New Seasonal Special Menu  and there I was again, this time to review their New 2015 Grand Menu. These new culinary creations – to be offered at IPPUDO’s Pavilion KL and The Gardens Mall outlets from 1 April 2015 - have been carefully crafted to cater to the discerning palates of loyal fans and local foodies. IPPUDO Malaysia has considered customer feedback received from active in-store customer interactions, loyal customer appreciation events, and feedback forms. IPPUDO Malaysia Launches New 2015 Grand Menu - A Culinary Innovation

Another interesting piece of news reached my inbox this week, where there's going to be a new watch system to pay for your purchases contactlessly.   Visa and Maybank recently launched an internal pilot of Watch2Pay, the first contactless payment watch in Asia. Watch2Pay allows users to conduct contactless payments in a matter of seconds, leveraging on Visa’s payWave contactless technology, at more than 3,000 Visa payWave contactless readers across the country.  Visa and Maybank Pilot Asia’s First Contactless Payment Watch 

Today marks the first day of April in 2015, as well as the day our Malaysian government implements nationwide the Goods and Service Tax (GST). How will it affect our daily routine, our finances? Let's hope it doesn't have too much of a negative impact. Anyway, today's short posting would be this interesting article that came in my email recently with regards to AirAsiaGo.com and their all-new monthly 'GST - Great Savings Today' campaign.  A Different Kind Of GST - AirAsiaGo Launches Monthly ‘GREAT SAVINGS TODAY’ Campaign