Up your stay-home experience with activity kits like making kueh lapis

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Are you still staying home for the most part of the weekend? Running out of things to do? Up your stay-home experience with activity kits from madebyyou.sg! The platform is an extension of Style Theory, a clothes rental subscription platform.

There are kits in the category of craft, cook, and kid-friendly activities. At the time of writing, the kits are going from 16.90 SGD. We took a browse through their website and found some interesting kits like making kueh lapis. Upon your purchase, you can immediately access the recipes or tutorials online. You will receive your physical kit in seven days!

#1: KUEH LAPIS SAGU KIT
Kueh Lapis

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Some of us identify kueh lapis by its Chinese name, 九层糕, which literally translates to nine-layer cake. This multi-layered sweet treat actually originates from Indonesia and is a type of Peranakan food.

Instead of buying ready-made ones for snacks, how about doing it yourself? This is a kid-friendly activity so if you’re thinking of keeping the little ones occupied at home, here’s one solution.

What’s in the kit?

  • Easy-to-follow pictorial instructions
  • Fresh ingredients
  • A measuring cup
  • Foil tray

Kueh Lapis Sagu Kit‘s price: 32 SGD

#2: BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY KIT / MODERN CALLIGRAPHY KIT
Modern Calligraphy Kit

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I’ve personally attended a brush calligraphy class before and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to The Letter J Supply, you can now pick-up a new skill at the comfort of home.

The Letter J Supply has two types of kits you can choose from – the brush calligraphy and modern calligraphy. Both activity kits are suitable for teenagers aged 12 and above. It really requires patience as you attempt to master the basic strokes. But once you look at the finished product, you will be oh-so-proud of yourself!

What’s in the kit? (brush calligraphy)

  • A brush calligraphy booklet
  • Palette and brush pen
  • Two bottles of ecoline ink
  • Three sheets of watercolour paper

What’s in the kit? (modern calligraphy)

  • A modern calligraphy booklet
  • Pen holder and pointed nibs
  • A bottle of sumi ink

Brush Calligraphy Kit‘s price: 68 SGD

Modern Calligraphy Kit‘s price: 68 SGD

#3: STANDARD BEGINNER COFFEE KIT
Drip Coffee

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Hook Coffee will help you start your day right with its beginner’s coffee kit. If you have a slight coffee intolerance like I do (but still love coffee the same), this kit would be a life-saver. This is because it comes with a bag of Sweet Bundchen.

Sweet Bundchen is one of Hook Coffee’s best sellers and it’s not hard to understand why. With a little milk added, it might remind you of Kinder Buenos. You will get a taste combination of rich milk chocolates and nutty hazelnuts. How can we say no?

What’s in the kit?

  • A V60 dripper
  • Filter paper
  • A bag of Sweet Bundchen coffee (200g)

Standard Beginner Coffee Kit‘s price: $32.20

For more activity kits, shop via this link. Have a good time!

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Keep Yourself Busy With These Brilliant Stay-At-Home Ideas

Not all establishments are opening during Phase 1. This means that many Singaporeans are still working from home. Staying mostly indoors for long periods of time can take a toll on anyone. One way to get rid of the unpleasant feelings you have been having is to keep yourself busy. Here are five stay-at-home ideas that you can explore to spice up your days!

#1: BOOST YOUR CHILD’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Increase your child’s grades by using technology to your advantage. Distance learning is no longer limited to schools as more enrichment and tuition centers have been opening their doors to modern possibilities. Companies such as 88tuition and ThinkersBox can help your child excel in various subjects.

The former provides video-based learning materials suitable for students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4 for subjects such as Mathematics, Mandarin, and English. The child will be able to take his or her own pace through reviewing and re-watching these videos. The latter provides enrichment classes for kids geared towards enhancing their brain development. ThinkersBox enables your child to concentrate well with its Brain Booster sessions focusing on developing concentration, stronger attention span, and other cognitive abilities. See these websites for yourself!

#2: SPARK JOY IN YOUR WARDROBE

Your routine may consist a cycle of: eat, sleep, and repeat. However, this does not mean that you have to forgo dressing up. You still need do occasional grocery and office runs. Do this in style by de-cluttering and mixing up your wardrobe. Start by cleaning up your closet and searching for items that you can donate or dispose. Get rid of these items. Lastly, you can purchase online to avoid coming in contact with the mall crowds.

Buying your new outfit online is so convenient these days. Virtual Boutiques such as Zalora and Love, Bonito have a wide array of selection. Take advantage of their seasonal promotions such as the previous Chinese New Year sale.

#3: EXPERIMENT IN THE KITCHEN

While following the CB period, my sister unleashed her talents in baking. She recently cooked the most delicious and chewy chocolate chip cookies. She had everyone involved and so can you! Make cooking a family affair or a friendly competition among parents. The two opposing dishes can be judged based on the taste, affordability, and presentation. Who says dining at home has to be boring?

Your family’s routine may have changed due to the pandemic, but you do not have to lead a bland life. Take this time to spend quality moments with your family such as when you cook together in the kitchen.

#4: RE-VISIT YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS

With time in your hands, take this opportunity to re-visit your financial goals. What were you aiming to achieve in the new decade? What were the financial steps that you put on hold, before the pandemic? Browse educational articles online to help you brush up on your financial knowledge or gain new money insights through in-depth research.

You can consider opening a trading account as you begin your investment journey. Or, you may educated your children about the basic concepts of money. It pays to integrate a sense of curiosity in them at an early age.

#5: DO MENTAL CHECK-INS

Mental health is as important as your physical health. Ask yourself, your friends, and family members a simple question. “How are you feeling today?” This question can unlock many underlying issues or problems faced due to the COVID-19 situation. Some people have a hard time sleeping at night. While, others cry due to their anxiety of not going back to work.

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Checking the emotional state of people close to you can show how much you care for them. Allow yourself to experience these complex emotions and know that you will not be in the same state forever.

Sources: 1 & 2

 

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