With the 3 older siblings having their own ergonomic tables, small C has been incessantly asking for his own ergonomic study table since primary 1. I have been very hesitant to get small C his own study table, as there are already 3 “big” ergonomic tables at home and they do consume a lot space. I had tried to convince him to use his older siblings’ tables as not all the kids are home at the same time. I guess the kids are not very good at sharing and there is hardly any space to put small C’s books and belongings left. When I chanced upon Ergoworks more compart model Impact Ergo-Growing Study Desk IM-G1000A measuring at only 1m in length, (all the other models I have are at least 1.2m in length), I finally gave in . Now that small C is in primary 3, weighted assessments have started (no more honeymoon years) , I take that having a good table of his own is also a good way to build good habits of doing homework after school while catering to his growing up years. 

Without a doubt this will be the biggest ticket item, you will buy for your primary school child would be an ergonomic table. The single most important question for most parents, is there a need to spend on an ergonomic table? I have answered this question in my previous review post featuring another Ergoworks ergonomic table for small J 3 years ago. 

I have been using Ergoworks ergonomic school bags for the past 8 years for all my school going kids and I can vouched to its good quality and durability. These are my ergonomic bags review post for the past 8 years , post 1, post 2 , post 3, post 4 and the most recent upgraded the bags for the middle 2 kids at the start of this year post 5. This brand has been taking care of my 4 kids’ ergonomic needs since they started schooling. 

A bit about Ergoworks 

They are Asia leading brand in holistic ergonomic, posture care, and wellness solutions for the past 19 years. They offer an extensive range of high-quality, comfortable, and user-friendly ergonomic products, which is renowned for its functional features, health benefits, and professional services delivered to our customers. They provide total wellness and comfort to a diverse range of users across all age groups who desire maximum care for their body structure and posture. Their extensive range of products is professionally endorsed and recommended by both The Chiropractic Association (Singapore) and the Singapore Physiotherapy Association. They have since expanded to Malaysia as well, where they’ve formed a partnership with the Association of Chiropractic Malaysia, aiming to promote spinal health and posture among the community.

This is the model that I have gotten for small C Impact Ergo-Growing Study Desk IM-G1000A , I believe the most compact model in their range measuring 100cm (L) x 65cm (W) x 54-76cm (H) paired with IMPACT Kids Ergonomic Chair With Arm Rest IM-YB1108  

Ergonomic features:

The table’s height can be adjusted from 54 cm to 77 cm, suitable from 4 years old all the way to adults . The table should not be too high, otherwise they will be resting their hands awkwardly on the table and putting unnecessary stress on them. If the table is too low, they will be leaning forward too much and more likely to round their necks or hunch their backs. Adjusting the table’s height is straightforward and effortless, achieved by using a detachable lever to wind it up or down. For child safety, the lever can be securely stored away.

Beside table height adjustment, ergonomic table also feature a desk that tilts. This minimises the kids natural inclination to lean forward when writing or drawing, as it allows the desk to be brought closer to them. Desktop tilt angle adjustment is from 0 to 25 degrees to eliminate slouching and strain in neck and to cater to different tasks, such as reading, writing or drawing, as it requires a different angle for the posture (0-5°  for drawing and similar activities , approx. 10° for writing, 20°-25° for reading). Adjusting this angle depending on the task will provide your child with a better neck position, which will result in less tiredness and stress. 

Despite being so compact at 1m in length, I am amazed by the generous drawer size for stationery storage and shelving storage too! 

The table edges are design to be child safe with rounded edge bumper. 

tablet/book holder 

Ergonomic chair 

IMPACT Kids Ergonomic Chair With Arm Rest IM-YB1108  being an ergonomic chair, it is made for spine protection, with accurate seat height adjustment and also back rest angle adjustment.

When adjusting the chair’s height, make sure your child’s feet are supported, meaning that your child’s feet should touch the ground.- If the kid is not tall enough, consider getting an ergonomic foot rest or some ergo chair models do come with built in foot rest like this model . 

The other feature I like most (which I find it as an upgrade vs the older models) is the Ergonomic Mesh Backrest which enables better airflow and for longer hours of sitting 

The armrest are also very versatile, allow for use with/without, when you are reading or resting you can use it ,when you are studying you can push it to the back and out of the way.

The Impact Ergo-Growing Study Desk IM-G1000A model comes with blue, pink and grey. As for the IMPACT Kids Ergonomic Chair With Arm Rest IM-YB1108  chairs, it comes in blue, pink and grey. Small C chose the combination of grey table and grey chair for a more gender neutral colour which will look less kiddish as the kid grow older. 

As I age, I am always looking for supplements that can improve my vitality, gives me more energy, gives me a healthier glow and radiance, and I don’t wish to consume many different supplements to achieve that. There is only 1 such supplement in the market , the gold standard in supplement – Deer Placenta! 

The placenta of deer is rich in nutrients, and its high bioavailability makes it possible to be absorbed by your cells. Basic biology tells us that everything is made up of cells, so healthy and fully functioning cells are important for your health. The unique nutritional combinations available in deer placenta, especially the growth factors, allow deer placenta to protect, repair, and regenerate the cells.

There are two possibilities of how deer placenta can achieve this – the high bioavailability that allows it to penetrate most cells and the fact that most nutrients are antioxidants. A key ability of antioxidants is to prevent oxidative stress that may harm the cells. 

I usually buy supplements online at Nano Singapore.

They operate both in Singapore and internationally. Their products are formulated in Singapore and they appoint manufacturing to the best facilities around the world. They existing manufacturers include USA, Malaysia, Australia, and HK (China), to produce our products. In addition, all their manufacturers are required to comply with local HSA regulatory guidelines. They maintain strict quality control standards across all our facilities, regardless of their location. This ensures that every product, no matter where it is crafted, meets their high-quality benchmarks. They hold the highest standard in safety and quality and had achieve many awards along the way

I have been consuming  Nano Singapore Deer Placenta Prestige and I definitely better than before. 

With a 50:1 Deer Placenta Extract, Grade Seed Extract, Vitamin C , Vitamin B2, Potassium combined,  this is the beacon of rejuvenation to support your journey to radiant health and vitality. 

Deer Placenta Extract – this concentrated essence delivers a rich blend of nutrients to rejuvenate body from within, revitalises your skin and give you the boost of energy

Grade Seed Extract – this is a great antioxidant to defend against environmental stressors, to support maintenance of skin elasticity and vibrancy and promote healthy blood flow

Vitamin C – this is great for immunity and pivotal for collagen synthesis

Vitamin B2– this promote better metabolism, healthier skin and supports cellular energy production

Potassium – this help maintain body’s perfect balance and a healthy heart rhythm

Containing 60 soft gels, it is also easier for consumption.  just 1 soft gels every day

Now its the best time to try as there is a 1-for-1 deals until end of March, its $69.90 for 2 bottles of 60 capsules! 

When you compared this brand vs other brand, clear Nano Singapore’s Deer Placenta Prestige outshines the rest.

Besides Deer Placenta Prestige, Nano Singapore also has an extensive range from supplements from weight management, digestive health, women and men wellness, skin health , sleep and stress, brain and eye health, cold , flu and immunity, joints, bones and muscles and many more.  They also have a supplement range for kids too! 

Even though I do not have persistent joint pain, I have been incorporating glucosamine sulfate supplements into my diet for maintenance and prevent further joint pains. I do not wish to be saddle with joint pains in my golden years and I believe that prevention is better than cure! 

Do you know arthritis is one of the leading cause of disability in the US and the world. In fact, 29% of women and 19% of men report having arthritis. As we age, our tissue in our joints degenerates, and our body needs more GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN, MSM to RENEW & REPLACE what is damaged.

I usually buy supplements online at Nano Singapore.

They operate both in Singapore and internationally. Their products are formulated in Singapore and they appoint manufacturing to the best facilities around the world. They existing manufacturers include USA, Malaysia, Australia, and HK (China), to produce our products. In addition, all their manufacturers are required to comply with local HSA regulatory guidelines. They maintain strict quality control standards across all our facilities, regardless of their location. This ensures that every product, no matter where it is crafted, meets their high-quality benchmarks. They hold the highest standard in safety and quality and had achieve many awards along the way

I am consuming Nano Singapore Joint Wellness Formula, containing 8 powerful ALL natural ingredients 

Glucosamine – supports healthy joints and may reduce inflammation 

Boron – contributes to bone healthy by promoting absorption of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D , support healthy heart and cholesterol levels , improve bone density and support healthy brain cell 

MSM –  helps joint pain, anti inflammatory, lower muscle pain n spasms and boost ability to heal and bounce back from stress

Chondroitin – reduce cartilage loss and improve joint lubrication 

Boswellia – effective anti inflammatory , great for reducing joint pain and speeds up healing

Bromelain – an enzyme found in stems of pineapples, helps to identify and remove unhealthy cells, and promote normal healing 

For a start, for the first 2 weeks, take 6 capsules daily before meal, thereafter consume 3 capsules, once a day before meal. This has been really effective to keep joint pain at bay,  and for those who are having pain, this can help to alleviate joint pains.

Besides Joint Wellness Formula, Nano Singapore also has an extensive range from supplements from weight management, digestive health, women and men wellness, skin health , sleep and stress, brain and eye health, cold , flu and immunity, joints, bones and muscles and many more.  They also have a supplement range for kids too! 

Looking for a one of a kind never seen before birthday surprise , check out  Flower Chimp Cake Explosion Gift Box

Flower Chimp is your one stop destination for birthdays’ anniversary and all celebrations. 

In my years of preparing birthday cake and surprises for my kids, this is a first and my girl who just turn 13  was super surprised by it. Even the family who were watching this at the side was also SURPRISED! 

NOTE: Do ask the recipient to read the note on the cover of the box in order for the surprise to be executed well, don’t be too eager else the butterflies will not “fly” out as beautifully. 

Check out the IG reel to see my girl’s surprise. Don’t forget to video your recipient’s reaction when opening it. In fact, the box and the butterflies are reusable for another surprise ! 

What’s in the Box?

Each Explosion Box comes with a choice of Base Product variants:, four enchanting butterflies, and a customizable message card.

Choose from 3 enticing Base Product variants

Rainbow Cake

Ferrero

Chocolate Fudge

Add-Ons:

• 4x Extra Butterfly
• 8x Extra Butterfly
• 4x Custom Pictures
• Flower Shower
• Sweets Explosion

Featured in this post  is the Rainbow Cake with an add-on of 4x Extra Butterflies and Ferrero Rocher in a dome with an add-on of 4x Extra Butterflies.

After the surprise has ended, you can savour the nice rainbow cake or my girl’s favourite – Ferrero Rocher , I got her both  coz I couldn’t decide which my girl likes more. 

Build your explosion surprise box now

Buying ergonomic school bags should not be an annual affair as they are supposed to last for many years. But with big C going into secondary school, I think it’s high time that she gets a new ergonomic backpack. The bag that big C had gotten since primary 1 lasted all the way to primary 6, in fact it is still in good usable condition still (see below), but she has definitely grown taller, new requirement to carry their PLD (laptops), perhaps a bigger capacity bag and being tween/teen they are more self-conscious about the colour and design as well. 

With so many new entrants to the ergonomic school bag markets in recent months with many attractive designs and competitive pricing, I still decided to go back to Ergoworks to get big C’s new ergonomic school bags for her secondary school. Reason being, it was tried and tested and I do not wish to be burdened by the need to change the school bag every year as these ergonomic backpacks are not cheap either if we need to procure on an annual basis. 

This post introduces the range of Ergoworks Impact ergonomic bags for older kids – upper primary to secondary school kids. 

There are the models suitable for this age range. 

IPEG 2369 – $109.90 comes in black, navy blue and pink

IPEG 167 – $109.90  comes in navy blue, pink , royal blue and red

IMEG 162 – $109.90 comes in navy blue, pink and grey

IM-00385 – $149.00 comes in bright pink, pink and navy blue (reviewed below) 

IMEG 2370 – $109.90 comes in black, ice pink and aqua (reviewed below)

It is more advisable to head down to their flagship outlet at Marina Square so that the sales rep can advise you the difference between the different models, in terms of support, capacity, compartments etc. Also if you have an old Impact backpack, you can trade in for 20% off the price of the new backpack. 

Below are the 2 two backpacks chosen by big C and small J, both from a functionality standpoint and ultimately the design they preferred. They have not shopped for a new school bag since primary 1, so the experience in deciding is so different to when they were in primary 1, now they are more opinionated, in fact personally,  I think model IM-00385 has more compartments and support, but big C being all 12, she is more self-conscious about the colour and design so she chose IMEG 2370 instead.

IM-00385 in Navy Blue 

Even before the sales rep explained the functionality of the backpack, it was love at first sight! In fact, due to its extra features, this is probably why this model is the most expensive of this range. 

The lightest of this range at 0.89kg, this model also spots MANY MULTIPLE compartments (more than the other models). It has a stress-free backpack strap (not found in other models) so that the weight of the bag will not weight the kid down so much. 

Like all other ergonomic models, all Impact backpacks are designed using patented Orthopaedic Spinal Protection System to Reduce Stress on Spine & Back, Promote Better Posture & Spinal Health. The rest of the features are similar to that of other models – detachable waist belts, parachute pull rings, USA 3M Scotchlite Reflective Safety Materials , 100% Made in Korea High-Quality Ballistic Nylon, Air Breathable Ventilation System, Anti UV, Dust & Water Resistant Materials and laptop sleeve area too! 

IMEG 2370 in Ice Pink

This was big C’s choice, she wanted a less loud colour, more plain design, more fitting for a secondary school student according to her.. Nevertheless, this model is also perfect for secondary school, at 0.95kg it is just a tad bit heavier with lesser compartments.

Like all other ergonomic models, all Impact backpacks are designed using patented Orthopaedic Spinal Protection System to Reduce Stress on Spine & Back, Promote Better Posture & Spinal Health. The rest of the features are similar to that of other models – detachable waist belts, parachute pull rings, USA 3M Scotchlite Reflective Safety Materials , 100% Made in Korea High-Quality Ballistic Nylon, Air Breathable Ventilation System, Anti UV, Dust & Water Resistant Materials and laptop sleeve area too!  If you are more budget conscious, this is $40 cheaper and a very good ergonomic backpack in itself too and maybe from a colour perspective offers a different range of colour with this Ice Pink, Black and Aqua. 

Check out our visit to their flagship store this week here  

While you are shopping at their flagship store, do check out their range of ergonomic products as this store is also a one-stop solution on all things ergonomic – from ergonomic desk, chair, recliners, etc not just for kids and also adults too – all meant to improve your lifestyle and comfort. 

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Marina Square

6 Raffles Boulevard #03-337 Marina Square

Opens Daily: 11:30am – 9.00 pm

Telephone: 6837 3370

They also have expanded to Malaysia with 2 outlets in Malaysia, you can check it out here. 

Small C has been with Heart Studio for more than 1 year and we have never repeated a theme or technique.  Every term is something new and creative. For this term, it is exploring Rhythm in Art. Using a plant as the main object and creating repeated patter, this term’s theme also uses different medium  – thread to create texture, aluminum foil as the base and over card board. The final piece looks like something that I would exhibit at home like an abstract art piece.

For the first week, small C drew all the different patterns and rhythm in his sketch book. 

The following week, he chose the Venus Flytrap as the main object for his art work. He drew on cardboard and then traced the outlines using thread. 

Thereafter, week 3 and 4 is to paint on the aluminium foil and created different colours for the textures created by the threads underneath. And finally creating pattern and rhythm surrounding the art work. Dont you think the final art work looks like those abstract art work that you hang in your living room ! 

I recently added the Aura Portable Blender to my kitchen arsenal, and I must say, it’s been a game-changer for my busy lifestyle. I would never have thought I needed a blender in my lifestyle, but this is not your ordinary kitchen blender. This sleek and compact device has revolutionized the way I enjoy my favorite smoothies and shakes, and it’s now an essential part of my daily routine. Undoubtedly, this is Singapore’s most powerful and portable blender , wireless , rechargeable using USB and blending in under 10 sec! 

At First Glance

The Aura Blender is a lightweight , weighing between 395g (with bottle cap) and 730g (with motor base) and a compact size of 19.4cm height x 6.8cm diameter. Probably the length of your regular drinking water bottle.  I have also added on Aura insulated sleeve so that my Aura Blender is protected and keep my cold drinks cold and warm drinks toasty warm.  The weight is merely coming from The AuraXtreme™ borosilicate glass jar. 

Using It

1. Portability: This blender is truly portable. It’s small enough to fit into most cup holders, making it convenient to take with you wherever you go. Whether you’re in the car, on a hike, or at the office, you can blend your favorite drinks without any hassle.

2. Powerful Motor: Despite its small size, the Aura Portable Blender boasts a surprisingly powerful motor that can handle tough ingredients like frozen fruits and ice cubes. The Aura Portable Blender’s AuraVortex™ blends at an incredible speed of 25,000 RPM. Equipped with the Aura Portable Blender’s Aura Nutri Extractor™ blades can crush most fruits and even ice! 

3. Rechargeable Battery: One of the standout features of this blender is its rechargeable battery. It comes with a long-lasting lithium-ion battery that provides multiple blending sessions on a single charge. No need to worry about finding an electrical outlet when you’re on the move . There is a build in indicator to check on the battery level too. 

4. Easy to Clean: Cleaning the Aura Portable Blender is a breeze. Its detachable components are dishwasher-safe, and you can also clean them by simply adding some water and a drop of dish soap, then running the blender for a few seconds.

5. Safety Features: The Aura Blender has a built-in safety feature which ensure the blades do not function unless the jar is firmly secured to the motor base.

6. Convertible into a water bottle. It comes with an additional cap to convert this blender into a water bottle, There is a top handle for easy carrying too! 

Loving It 

With my Aura Blender, now I can have breakfast on the go, especially if I am pressed for time for work. What’s even more convenient is its ability to transform items I find in my fridge into delicious drinks or snacks. Got some leftover fruits, yogurt, or greens? Simply toss them into the Aura Blender, and you’ve got a wholesome smoothie or a nutritious snack in no time. It’s a fantastic way to minimize food waste and maximize the use of fresh ingredients. In fact, as big C is heading for the PSLE, I am piling on her Vitamin C intake daily with fruit shakes! 

Video review :https://www.tiktok.com/@mypreciouzkids/video/7277491541789166866

The Aura Portable Blender has not only improved my own eating habits but has also positively impacted my children’s snacking regime. I can easily whip up nutritious and delicious fruit smoothies for them as an after-school snack or a quick treat. They love the vibrant colors and flavors, and I’m delighted to provide them with a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks.

In conclusion, the Aura Portable Blender has not only elevated the quality of my meals and snacks but has also seamlessly integrated into my daily life, offering convenience, nutrition, and versatility wherever I go. You may have the regular traditional blender, but it takes more effort to prepare smoothies and shake. With the Aura Aura Portable Blender, making smoothies and shakes is so effortless! It’s a game-changer for anyone with an active and fast-paced lifestyle, and it’s a fantastic addition to your family’s snacking routine!

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The Aura Portable Blender has a 1-year local warranty, free delivery, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

It has been a while since small C did water colour painting at Heart Studio and finally he did still life using watercolour painting for the final artwork for Term 3. For the first week, the kids have to choose objects to be featured in their art work and drawing it directly on the art paper. Thereon, they learn how to blend the water colour  – personally I like the water colour medium as its so fluid and natural! 

Thereafter, week 2 and 3 were for blending and creating gradation all the objects in water colour and week 4 was dedicated for the finer details and outlining of the artworks! This was another of small C’s favourites as he get to draw and paint the objects and characters he likes including a Milo truck!