Unboxing CubeCrate; April 2016 box

What's in my April CubeCrate box? 

Since its that time of the month again, its time to share my unboxing finds of the April 2016 CubeCrate box. And i love how it feels like its my birthday every month. With this monthly subscription, CubeCrate will not fail to surprise you with more treats! For April, the mystery box just got intersting cause its all about food, and its all about being Malaysian and our relationship with food. As usual, there will be a newsletter attached with their leaflet for the advertises for April so that you know what youre getting.

The Honey Hearts

The Honey Hearts ( www.thehoneyhearts.com)

First up in my box subscription would be The Honey Hearts tube of honey! I always wondered what this tubes of honey were for, and i found out that its actually for your tea's and coffee. Its more like a healthier option i guess, but after more reasearch on The Honey Hearts, apparently they have their own cafe and retail outlet for premium wild jungle honey products. Pretty cool ey? They are located at Sunwaymas Commercial centre which is not too far from where i stay. Maybe if im nice enough, i'll do an extra write up for y'all on how good the cafe is *wink* 

CAFFA

Nescafe lovers anyone? 

Next in my box would be a Oh So Creamy Nescafe from CAFFA, a cafe that celebrates the wonders and benefits of coffee and art. Do checkout www.caffaasia.com if youre a coffee lover. Im convinced that the community in CAFFA are filled with passionate barista's and budding artist from across Asia as well as to develop, educate and nurture an appreciation for the art of coffee and promote Fair Trade of coffee beans. I also saw that theres an event coming up in august, so coffee lovers, do check them out when you have the time. 

Fraiche Designer Delectables

Eggless Chocolate Cake anyone?

Gooey chocolatey taste!

And since i loveeee cupcakes, i was glad that i got a box of homemade cupcakes by Fraiche Designer Delectables in my CubeCrate box. Did you know that this cupcake happens to be their Eggless Chocolate Cupcake? I never knew that was possible, but now i do! Im assuming that they do cater to needs for vegetarians who cant consume eggs, so keep a lookout on Franche Designer Delectables for your own custom of sweet treats. Found their instagram page, so please do check out on their creations are www.instagram.com/fraiche_dd for inspirations. 

Juicer Cafe

Chilled Orange Juice from Juicer Cafe anyone?

On a hot sunny day, nothing beats a cup of fresh orange juice

This surprised me a little, cause i actually got fresh juice from Juicer Cafe (www.facebook.com/sjuicer) in my CubeCrate Box. Thank god it arrived to me fresh, so i got the chance to taste almost the freshes juice delivered to my doorstep. Thanks for the bottle of juice CubeCrate. Its always great to have an extra dose of vitamin C. I love how it also comes in a bottle glass to keep my orange juice chilled. Managed to also do a background check on S juicer Cafe, where its actually a vegetarian and vegan online cafe to suit conscious individuals by raising awarenes of raw foodism. Pretty cool Cafe to keep in mind on days that i feel that i need to keep healthy. 

For Goodness Cakes

Coconut candy treats

Close up shot of these amazing treats from For Goodness Cakes.

And For Goodness Cakes has made a come back in Aprils CubeCrate box. The last time i tasted something from For Goodness Cakes was in the February Valentines edition of the CubeCrate box and im not surprised that this coconut candy treat tasted as good as their cookies. Yummy! Do check them out at (www.facebook.com/forgoodnesscakeshartamas) to fiest for yourself, if what i describe is too good to be true.  They do also take orders, so if theres a special birthday your planning, you can always email goodgoodcakes@gmail.com for custom cakes. 

Cookie Collection

The Cookie Collection homemade cookies

With slight taste of caramel in every bite.

And last but not least would be the Cookie Collection featuring in April's 2016 CubeCrate box. From the advertisers leaflet, it says that they are well known for their homemade New Zealand recipe cookies. Since i got a chance to try their Pure Butter NZ recipe homemade cookies, i cant deny that these cookies do taste different than the usuals. Im already tempted to order another batch from them, and since Raya is in July, maybe i should order a few batches to suprise my friends with something different than the usual Raya cookies? *giggles* Just in case you want to order yourself a batch too you can contact Wilson at 016-6034881 or via email at wheelslaw@gmail.com.

And thats about it for my April 2016 CubeCrate box goods

And there you have it. April was filled with joy for me, and the F&B from CubeCrate made it even better. Nothing feels like getting a sugar rush in April. So many discoveries, and so many cafe's to check out that im wondering if i'll ever find time to drop by when i get the chance to. Well, theres only one way to find out. If you've been to any of these cafe's do share to me a thing or two about their specilities. But if youre more interested to subscribe to CubeCrate after reading my post, you can always head on over to http://cubecrate.com.my for more details.

Sara xx

7-Eleven Malaysia presents the Buncit Bear Collection

7-Eleven is proud to showcase its 1st loyalty program for 2016 by officially launching the Buncit Bear Collection alongside its campaign CSR partner (Hope worldwide Malaysia) in Petaling Jaya today with a football themed launch.

Presenting to you the Buncit Bear range which consist of 10 different characters, each representing a participating nation of the upcoming European football showcase. Each of these bears comes with its own personalized jersey and these highly exclusive and first of its kind collectibles will come in individual blind packs to add the elemend of fun and surprise for redeemers. To bring more excitement to collectors, there will also be 3 limited edition mystery Buncit Bears and customers of 7-Eleven Malaysia will have the opportunity to begin collecting these adorable and exclusive items at any stores nationwide from 10th May 2016 onwards.

This loyal campaign will run for 8 weeks beginning 10th May 2016 until 4th July 2016. During this period, customers will be rewarded with one program sticker for every RM5 spent in a single receipt on selected purchases in 7-Eleven Malaysia. Moreover, there is also a bonus program sticker to be rewarded if customers purchases include's items from the preferred partners, and once all 24 stickers are collected, you will be able to redeem a Buncit Bear for free!

I think its great to know that 7-Eleven is taking this opportunity to continue its long-standing corporate practive of giving back to the community as a CSR project. As consumers, by colleting these exclusive Buncit Bears, you would be doing good by bringing hope and happiness to the underprivileged and disadvantaged communities.

For every share on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #FootballforHOPEww #BuncitBear and #7ElevenMY, RM1 will be channeled to the NGO's Football for Hope program which would provide the underprivileged the opportunity to go for professional football coaching sessions. How sweet is that? So be sure to hashtag and share once you get your Buncit Bears alright?

The launch of Buncit Bear Collection continues the journey to aspire and elevate customers shoppers experiences while scaling greater heights as the largest convenience sore operator in Malaysia. For more information on the Buncit Bear Collection, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook and Line to keep yourself updated.

Sara xx

[CONTEST] “US Burger & Fries Fiesta” To Excite KL’s Fast Food Fans

U.S Fries and Burgers Fiesta

Just because i love potatoes, im here to announce that the U.S. Potato Board has kicked off its 1st “U.S. Fries & Burger Fiesta” – running from May 1 to 31, 2016. The campaign sees the convergence of 19 popular burger joints & cafés within the Klang Valley to serve up a unique repertoire / creation of U.S. fries with burgers never seen before. 

Melur & Thyme - Mushroom Swiss Beef Burger

Burgers are one of most relished ‘fast meals’ by many Malaysians today, and you have to agree with me that we love how burgers in varieties, from high-end burgers to street burgers, we love them all. And what goes really well with burgers? BINGO! The fries that usually comes with it. In terms of per capita consumption, Malaysia is the number one market for U.S. fries in the South-east Asia market and only number 2 to Japan in Asia.

Big Hub Burger - Nasi Lemak Burger

Since burger and fries are inseparable and complement one another for the ultimate gastronomic satisfaction, Malaysian consumers have the opportunity to savour the “best burgers served with the best fries” via the U.S. Fries & Burger Fiesta. Arguably an unprecedented campaign dedicated to burger or fries, the campaign is two-pronged in objectives. First, it’s to stimulate excitement amongst the trade to be as creative as they can with creating various burger presentations with U.S. fries’ combinations. 

My Burger Lab - Beautiful Mess (Chicken / Beef)

One of the highlights of this Fiesta is that it provides an opportunity for the public to acquaint themselves to the different U.S. fry varieties. Many of these outlets are offering new cuts of U.S. fries for the first time. The participating outlets of this fiesta are excited as it provides them an opportunity to showcase new U.S. fries and burger combinations to their customers. U.S. fries promise many advantages including better flavour, taste, texture and distinctly enhance burger servings. 

Burger Junkyard - Lamb Tzatziki Burger

The U.S. Potato Board hopes this Fiesta will provide an eye-opening opportunity to participating outlets to introduce to the public more than their usual burger and fries fanfare. The U.S Potato Board hopes the public who will visit and dine at participating restaurants to sample the different U.S. fries and burger combos.

INSTAGRAM CONTEST

There will also be an Instagram contest where 3 winners weekly with the best pictures of them enjoying the promotion US fries and burgers will win RM150 cash prizes weekly. All you have to do is send your picture of #USFries&BurgerFiesta. Eat and win your way, and don't tell me I didn't tell you about it.

Be prepared to enjoy U.S fries and burgers like never before! Listed below would be the participating outlets : 

Fun Fact:

U.S produces the best fries because of their ideal growing temperatures, rich soil and state of the art processing facilities and generations of expertise.  U.S. potatoes destined for processing must contain high “solids” and low sugar content, which are important characteristics for achieving a finished product with desirable appearance, taste and texture. U.S. potato growers offer processors high-quality potatoes from a plentiful year-round supply. The U.S. industry standards are demanding and must meet all Food and Drug Administration and USDA specifications, enabling U.S. processors to create top-quality and safe frozen potato products. 

And thats all for now! Dont forget to enjoy your burgers and maybe win some prizes by hashtagging your meals on Instagram. Be sure to let your friends know about this too! Its definitely an exciting way to enjoy burgers and fries at these amazing participating outlets. Let me know which burger joint is your favourite by leaving a comment below, would love to know your oppinions too. 

Sara xx

[REVIEW] Funa ; The Free Family Locator App

Presenting to you Funa, The family locator app.

Being the oldest daughter in my family, and being in my twenties, it may take a while for both my parents to re-adjust to my social needs. And since i do cover for events and launches, it can be pretty crazy when it comes to constantly needing to update my mum. And especially, during those times when your schedule is very tight as you need to be in 10 places in one day, being on your phone may not be an option when youre chasing for time.

You can say that im guilty for making my parents worry about my whereabouts, but finally i have discovered a solution to all their worries. Thanks to the innovative family locator app, my parents can now track on my locations without texting or calling, perfect for those who are always on the go. Ever since me and my mom installed the app, we did make full use out of it. Now i dont have to worry about missing calls, and my mom does not need to worry about me so much anymore (since she'll know where i am with the Funa App).

View through your overall history of the places you've been in a day

With the Funa Family Locator, it allows my friends and family to locate me in real time. Its extra convenient when you're meeting up with friends and to make sure that they're on their way safely. In fact, Funa is a location sharing app that is super easy to use, where all you need to do is turn on your GPS and you're good to go! Your locations are fully secured as its only visible to those you approve.

With a click of a button, you can even send out an SOS with Funa

So what are you waiting for? Its totally FREE and you can invite your friends and family to start sharing right away. Its reliable as it provides the best available locations results using GPS / WiFi and Cellular technologies that optimizes battery consumption at the same time. With more features being updated lately, its getting easier and easier to adapt it to my daily lifestyle. Its a relieve to know that my will always know where i am, and that she doesnt bother me when im busy running around.

Get the FUNA the Family Locator app today

Download FUNA the Family Locator App: 

Android: bit.ly/funa_android or iOS: bit.ly/funa_ios

[REVIEW] Farmasi Colour Cosmetic (FCC) SkinTrends Oily & Combination skin range

The latest SkinTrends Oily and Combination skin range

In Malaysia, I've been asked about certified HALAL skincare's and makeup, by fans and readers, so good news! Farmasi Colour Cosmetics (FCC) is now available in Malaysia flew all the way from Istanbul to provide Halal Cosmetics and Skin Care. The brand has been in Malaysia for a while now, but in this blog post, I'll be talking more about their latest skincare range, SkinTrends.

Presenting FCC's latest product range

I'll be honest that I've only heard about Farmasi Colour Cosmetics Malaysia earlier this year, and I got really excited to be given the chance to review their latest range, the SkinTrends. The SkinTrends range are available in 3 ranges to suit different skin types, which varies from normal skin, dry and sensitive skin and oily and combination skin.  I have to say that I love products that are designed to suit specific skin types as it usually results to better skin complexion.

How do you determine your skin type?

Here's how to determine your skin type. I would highly recommend you to know your skin first in order to purchase the right range to suit your skin type. And in you have oily and combination skin, then we're in the same boat! I have serious oily problems around my T-zone and of course, my open pores can be a hassle to take care of. So since I've determined my skin type, its time for the review!

The Oily Combination skin Range by SkinTrends

I was given the Farmasi Colour Cosmetic (FCC) SkinTrends Oily & Combination range to try where Acai Berry is the main ingredient. Did you know that Acai Berry has become a leading trend for diet, health supplements, for beauty and skin care? With the latest technology of European scientist with acai impact, its makes it suitable for all ages. The range comes in the form of a purifying gel, purifying tonic and a daily cream which I will further review in this blog post. As a first impression, I like how the ranges are all colour coded and that it looks very neat when I display it on my bathroom shelf. Now, it's review time!

SkinTrends Purifying Gel for oily & combination skin

Purifying Gel for oily and combination skin

Information available at the back. 

First, up would be the SkinTrends Purifying Gel for oily & combination skin. It claims to deep cleanse, removes oil and energizes skin while leaving the skin feeling purified and mattified. I'm glad that range has been dermatologically tested making it safe to use without any worries. If you're wondering, there are also instructions at the back in Turkish, English, Russian and Ukranian. Ingredients are also stated so that you can go through it if you're allergic. Another thing I would highlight would be that I love that it also states that it has a 12 months lifespan once you've open the product, ensuring that you only use the product when it's in its best condition.

The texture of the purifying gel is like liquid gel

Once in contact with water

Giving my skin a 2-minute massage. hehe

The texture of the purifying gel was very liquid-like, so it's very easy for the content to slide out. I'll just warn you to be careful when trying to pore out the gel to your palms to avoid wastage. hehe. This is the first step of the skin care that removes impurities, makeup residue, and excess sebum without drying the skin. It won't really foam as much, but it does produce really small bubbles because of its gel-typed formula. After washing, I realize that my pores felt tighter and that my face felt squeaky clean!

SkinTrends Purifying Tonic for oily and combination skin

Purifying Tonic by SkinTrends 

Information and instructions at the back

Once you have cleansed your face with the purifying gel, next would be to apply the SkinTrends Purifying Tonic for oily and combination skin. Applying the toner would be optional (depending on your skin condition) but it would be recommended that you use this for a more intensive result that tightens your pores.The toner removes impurities, tones skin, tighten pores and mattifies.

Apply on a cotton pad

And gently smooth on surface of the skin

I'll be honest that the toner was slightly strong for me, so I wasn't using it on a daily basis. I would advise using this only when your skin is extra oily, but otherwise, you can use it 2-3 times a week like I did. The texture was like watery, and the solution was transparent. If your pores are open, this product would really do the job to tighten pores. I used a cotton pad to apply the toner, and while applying on my skin, it does leave your skin feeling fresh, but for the first few seconds, you might feel a slight sting cause I think my skin may be a little sensitive to the product.

SkinTrends Daily Cream spf15 for oily and combination skin

The Daily Cream for oily and combination skin by SkinTrends

And the last step to complete the FCC skincare regime would be to apply the SkinTrends Daily Cream spf15 for oily and combination skin. It states that its high in antioxidant and cellular metabolism that expresses hydration to the skin. Personally, I've been using this cream daily and really helps to keep my skin moisturized without making my skin look oily. (If you have oily skin, you'll get what I mean)

The texture is cream like

Applying it on my face

After spreading the daily cream on my face. 

The texture itself looks and feels like cream, but upon application, it felt really moisturizing. I was expecting it to be sticky, but surprisingly it wasn't sticky at all. Although, I'll just let you know that it will turn your skin oily after about 6 hours, but it's not as bad as like regular days before I started using this skincare. It has been developed specially to provide sebum balance and mattifies the skin while protecting the skin with spf15. With that statement I approve that it does the job well and just to add on, I think the acai berry is doing a good job to make my appearance glow, no?

Security Seal

Security Seal

Security Seal

Security Seal

Not that it matters that much, but to me, I believe that quality products are usually sealed. This prevents you from buying products that have been exposed to oxygen and contamination. So to guarantee that your products are new, be sure to always check the security seal. I admire the efforts that they've put to sustain the quality of their products for their customers.

The price of the FCC SkinTrend products

And there you have it! Farmasi Colour Cosmetic (FCC) SkinTrend came all the way from Turkey to provide halal skincare ranges to Malaysia. Despite looking a little clinical, the products work like a charm. The price is reasonable and I would recommend you to try this out if you're looking for products that have results. Be sure to visit https://www.facebook.com/FCCMsia/ for the latest updates. Thanks for reading my humble blog post, please do not hesitate to leave a comment below if you have any questions :)

Sara xx