4/04/2026

Thermos Stainless Steel King Vacuum Insulated Food Jar (470ml)

This is a great soup thermos that I use almost every day. I heat my soup around 6am  and put it in my lunch bag, which has some sort of isolation as well. I have lunch at around noon to 1pm, and the soup is still warm. I find this variety especially good for liquid or creamy soups, but I use a wider one from the same brand for chunky soups as I find this jar a bit inconvenient for that. 
 
The jar cleans easily by hand, but it's also dishwasher safe. It comes with a complementary foldable spoon that one can easily insert on the tap nook. 

Generic Silicone Crab Kitchen Utensil Rest (2pc)

I bought this from Amazon Haul. bought this pair because they look cute and identical other crab resting tools I've seen online but a fraction of the price. You know, sometimes the idea is great, the materials are good (silicone in this case) but it turns out to be a waste of money. The space between the crab's legs is too wide, so it can barely hold anything except for utensils with very thick handles, i.e. barely any of the ones I own.  Even those that  are thick enough aren't properly hold, or hold as much as if I put them directly onto the cooking pan/pot handle. Also, I can only use this when the pan/pot is not on the knob, that is, after switching the gas/power off, as otherwise they can burn because the crab sits on the pan/pot handle area that is closer to the fire. Look at the product page photos. Look at the product page photos. So, unfortunately, I don't recommend the product at all, no matter how cheap. 

WAESRY 3-Pairs Compression Socks (Pink) (15-20 mmhg)

Great compression socks at a great price. They are 15-20 mmhg so they offer a good amount of pressure but without hurting my calves or leaving heavy marks. When I wear them, they have a noticeable effect on my legs as they don't  get swollen if I sit for long hours. If they are swollen, these socks get my legs back to normal. I love this colour combo as it's ideal for pyjama days, and I can distinguish them from my black door compression socks. They wash easily with soap and water, and also in the washing machine, and are comfortable and effective.

Bamworld 6-Tier White metal Plant Stand

This is such a cool stand. It is very easy to put together and the leaflet instructions and the numeration of the different pieces is clear and easy to follow.. The structure is made of epoxy-coated metal and the stands are made of a wood-like material. I wouldn't place any heavy planter on the stands because although the shelves are sturdy, the whole structure is not the most firm. I have medium sized plants in planter or vases, not too heavy, and they rest comfortably on the shelves. In hindsight, I think the 5-tier shelf would look nicer, at least in my place, but this is still an awesome addition to my study. It has allowed me to get my plants organised and free space around my place, but also use the stand to display some decorative elements. The style is perfect for my scandi style studio.  
 

TKAS Artificial Rose Arrangement in Ceramic Vase (White)

A small bouquet of artificial white roses that looks good anywhere. For the price, I didn't expect high quality, but it looks great and quality is OK. The vase is ceramic and the flowers are some sort of acrylic fabric. The bouquet is small but chic, and visually enhances small empty spaces around my home. 

2/09/2026

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule 95ml

This is a great value for money, scent-free moisturising serum not a treatment serum. It has a light creamy texture. A few drops are enough to cover the whole face, neck and décolletage. The product spreads easily and evenly, dries off quickly, and it doesn't leave any sticky or oily residue. My skin feels hydrated afterwards. I usually apply it underneath my normal moisturiser to give my skin an extra boost. Although I haven't used this bottle in full yet, I haven't seen any miraculous before-and-after effect. The pigmentation on my face is still there;  perhaps one needs to use several  bottles to see an improvement. 
 
The packaging and bottle design is elegant and luxurious. Despite what some of the wording on the packaging might make you believe, this isn't a bottle of pure (or 100%) Madagascar Centella (Centella Asiatica = Gotu Kola). It has some extract as one of the ingredients. The serum also has Ceramides, Phytosterols and Caprylic Triglyceride (ie, several plant-derived fatty acids) and Probiocica i.e. a Jeju-Island Windflower-derived lactobacillus. It sounds exotic, isn't it? Packaging is clear about the ingredients, but it doesn't mention the percentages used.    
 
The main downside is the dropper. It's too narrow and doesn't allow an easy and natural flow of the product out. I find this extremely annoying. Sometimes, I just pour the serum directly from the bottle. There is nothing wrong with the dropper itself. It's just that it's too narrow for the product viscosity. The dropper sucks the serum best when it's fully closed. If the bottle is a bit opened, suction isn't as good. 
 
Skin1004 is a certified cruelty-free Korean beauty brand, something I love. They don't support any politics or practices that hurt other humans or animals. It is still affordable. 

1/05/2026

FUWIND 100pc Plastic Floss Bobbins (3.5 x 3.8cm)

I use these bobbins  to store fine cords, ribbons, laces, floss thread and even yarn threads. I can fit in, depending on the thickness of the textile, up to two or two metres and a half. 

The plastic quality is OK, but they are good enough for me to save storage space in my drawers and storage boxes. Some of the Christmas ribbons bulky rolls fit nicely on these and save me tons of space. I would love to have different bobbin sizes to be included in the package to include longer lengths.