Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Singapore Women's Weekly

‘I came to understand that I’m never going to be the perfect mother, but I’m going to do the best I can. Same goes for everything in my life.’– Shakira Truly, a mother’s work is never done. We should all give thanks to the person who brought us into this world, for where would we be without her? But take a moment now to consider this: where does mum sit on your list of priorities? Unfortunately, it’s human nature to take those closest to us for granted. For many of us, the hustle and bustle of daily life quickly takes over and before we realise it, mum has ended up quietly being relegated to the bottom of that list. Even then, we know that she’ll always be there, watching and…

A Natural Glow Browns and neutrals can also create radiant looks like the ones on Wendi and Iman that aren’t over-the-top. Add a subtle touch of colour for instant freshness.…

BEST DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE GATEWAY TO VITALITY Winner: g.spa Escape the bustle and dive into a tranquil oasis. Just 10 minutes away from the pulsating city, g.spa is replete with healing sanctums and private nooks. This expansive 24,000 square feet spa offers weary urbanites therapeutic cold and hot pools, steam baths, a sauna, and a relaxation lounge with reclining sofa beds, each with a personal built-in entertainment system. Love a firm deep tissue massage? Gateway to Vitality will check all the right boxes. A combination of pressure point massage and long invigorating strokes are used to clear energy blockages for the better flow of qi, your body’s vital force. This massage also boosts blood circulation, flushes out toxins from the lymphatic system, relieves chronic aches and helps you sleep better.…

here’s more proof you don’t need an expensive gym membership to get fit. It turns out that the perfect tool for total body and mind health was staring us in the face the whole time. Climbing the stairs is one of the simplest and most effective ways to give your heart, brain and muscles a boost – and is convenient thanks to Singapore’s thousands of high-rise buildings. WEIGHT LOSS Stair climbing burns eight to 11 calories (33 to 46 kJ) per minute and adding in two flights daily can lead to 2.72 kg of weight loss over a year, according to a US study. And no wonder – it’s twice as taxing as a brisk walk, according to Harvard research, and 50 per cent more challenging than walking up a…

JAFFA LOG Prep 25 mins (+ refrigeration time) | Serves 6-8 600 ml thickened cream ½ cup (125 ml) orange-flavoured liqueur (see liqueur substitution tip) 250 g packet chocolate ripple biscuits 1 tsp cocoa powder 1. In an electric mixer or using hand-held beaters, whip the cream until firm peaks form. 2. Place the liqueur in a small bowl. Dip one biscuit into the liqueur and submerge it for 5 secs. Allow the excess liquid to drain from the biscuit. Spread the biscuit with about a tbsp of cream. Dip a second biscuit into the liqueur for 2 secs and sandwich it with the first. Stand the two biscuits on their edge, on one side of a 35 cm-long serving platter. 3. Dip a third biscuit in liqueur for 5…

“how much money do you owe the banks now?” asked my husband, and I replied, “Around $5,300.” He went on to ask me why I owe so much money. I explained that it was due to two years of freelancing and old bills. I quickly added that I now have a full-time job, so he doesn’t have to worry, as I can easily clear the bill. Little did he know that I am in a lot of debt. In fact, I owe credit card bills by around $15,000 on two cards. On one card, I am making monthly payments of around $580 to clear a quick-cash plan, and another has snowballed to $10,000. I don’t have a solid plan to clear these bills except to make monthly payments of around…

1 Gamora Zoe Saldana makes a great Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, but this is a role Meghan was born to play. As the daughter of a manipulative father, Gamora constantly tries to free herself from Thanos’ wicked ways. It sounds a little like Meghan’s own relationship with her estranged dad, Thomas Markle. 2 X-23 Meghan is pretty recognisable, so if she wants to go incognito as a superhero, perhaps she can opt for a masked heroine. Transformed into a trained killer dubbed X-23, using Wolverine’s DNA, this character turned up in Logan as a teen. We reckon Megs could tackle the role of an older X-23. 3 Enchantress An Asgardian goddess, the Enchantress is one of Thor’s greatest enemies. It’d be nice to see the Duchess shed her…

DAILY MUST-HAVES The skin on our lips is thinner than the rest of our face, making it more susceptible to dehydration and damage. Also, there are no sebum glands beneath our lips, which means they are unable to produce sebum to naturally self-lubricate. To show your lips some TLC, the first thing that comes to mind is a rich and creamy lip balm to help soften, hydrate and plump. Here, a list of lip balms that not only do just that, but also promise to dress your puckers up in everything ranging from a flesh-tone tint to bold, shimmery pigments: Origins Blooming Sheer Lip Balm in Sweet Iris, $33 While its shade might look daunting in the tube, it actually adds a natural wash of colour that flatters most skin…

SOFT, SUNNY PRINTS Prints don’t have to be loud or unusual to look fun and vibrant. Muted tones bring out a laidback vibe that’s just as cheerful. BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS Match your kids’ bright attitudes with an equally adorable cherry print jacket. MINIMALIST CHIC For work and play, a structured, minimalist midi dress exudes an air of sophistication with zero effort. PATTERN POWER Pair textures and patterns, and play with bright colours in unexpected ways that looks stylish and vibrant. GET ARTY For a major twinning moment of your day trip to the museum, dress everyone in different strokes, cheery hues and artsy prints. STROLL IN LEATHER Turn your daily coffee run into a fashion moment with the soft leather coat and denim combo. FLORALS, CONQUERED The perfect mum dress:…

Samantha says getting started with niksen doesn’t need to be hard. Here are the steps that will get you relaxing before you know it: 1 Give yourself permission to do nothing. Acknowledge that this time is necessary for your well-being. 2 Start small. Try five minutes, or even two minutes, if that works better for you at the beginning. 3 Extend your time gradually by a minute or two each time you sit down for your niksen session. 4 Take note of all your thoughts and feelings that come to you during this time and allow them to come and go without judgment. 5 Schedule your sessions for the same time each day, so they become a habit for your mind and your body.…

Pork, Apple & Sage Prep 15 mins (+ marinating) | Cook 10 mins | Serves 4 750 g pork loin steaks, cut into 3 cm cubes ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp shredded sage 2 tsps fennel seeds, roughly crushed 2 large red onions, each cut into 12 wedges 2 red apples, each cut into 8 wedges 8 metal skewers SALAD 3 cups shredded red cabbage ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped 2 tbsps olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fried sage leaves 1. In a bowl, combine pork, half oil, sage and fennel seeds. Marinate for 30 mins. 2. Thread pork, onion and apple onto skewers. Brush with remaining oil and season. 3. Preheat chargrill pan or barbecue on high. Cook kebabs for 8 to 10 mins turning…

Spritz with Pine Not just for Christmas, the scent of pine can improve your mood all year round. Researchers found that walking through a pine forest can significantly reduce both stress and depression. Accent with Plants Plants have proven calming benefits, and some can purify the air. Easy-to-grow options that are pet-safe include parlour palms, cast iron plants and hoyas. Choose Sustainability Go for rattan furniture and woven rugs in soothing natural tones, and sustainable fabrics and fibres, such as bamboo, hemp, jute, sisal and recyclable yarns.…

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INDIA: The Hindi community pay tribute to Durga, the goddess of mothers, during a 10-day festival known as Durga Puja. UNITED KINGDOM: Mothering Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. The holiday remains grounded in religion even today, and churches will give out daffodils for children to give to their mums. MEXICO: On Mother’s Day, it is customary for mums to be serenaded with a traditional Mexican birthday song, often accompanied by a mariachi band. JAPAN: Japanese mothers can expect to receive home-cooked dishes along with red carnations and gifts like scarves or handbags.…

Yolanda Hadid, and daughters Bella Hadid (middle) and Gigi Hadid Gigi and Bella dominate the runways at every fashion week. But it was their bombshell mum that got the ball rolling as an in-demand model herself in the 80s. Jerry Hall, and daughters Elizabeth Jagger (left) and Georgia May Jagger By 24, Jerry Hall was a world-famous model. Her daughters trumped her career by launching their own modelling careers when they were just teenagers. Vanessa Paradis and daughter Lily-Rose Depp Vanessa has been a Chanel spokesmodel since 1991, and her daughter has followed in her footsteps by fronting the legacy French brand too. Cindy Crawford and daughter Kaia Gerber Kaia is Cindy’s mini-me, and her modelling resume is equally as impressive as her OG-supermodel mum’s, walking the fashion runways for…

We all carry a certain amount of guilt baggage. There’s the “I’m not spending enough time with my kids” suitcase, the “I should have put in more hours at work” hold-all and the “I shouldn’t have said no to that invite” handbag. And then, there’s all the lifestyle guilt we lug around too. food guilt, exercise guilt, alcohol guilt, and even relaxation guilt. It’s a never-ending cycle. But is this guilt negatively impacting our well-being and sabotaging our goals for good health? According to research, it could be. One study found that feeling bad about what we’re eating causes our brain to transmit negative signals. The result? A slower metabolic rate and digestion, and an increase in calories being stored as fat rather than burnt for energy. Similarly, other studies…

1 Strive for a neutral body position “The best postural position is one that minimises how much your muscles have to contract to hold you in place,” says Dripps. So when you’re standing, align your ears over your shoulders, your shoulders over your hips, and your hips over your knees and ankles. “Use the old ‘deportment school’ method: position yourself, so you could balance some books on your head if you wanted to, or imagine a piece of string coming out of the top of your skull and pulling you up towards the ceiling, so your head is balanced over your spine. That will help you place your neck and shoulders in a neutral position.” 2 Don’t stay in one position for too long Even if you’ve got good posture,…

DUKKAH ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD Prep and Cook 75 mins | Serves 6 2 tbsps honey 1 cup (100 g) walnuts 2 kg Japanese pumpkin/kabocha squash, cut into 2.5 cm thick wedges 2 large (700 g) red capsicum, deseeded, quartered 1 large (300 g) red onion, cut into wedges 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil 400 g canned lentils, drained, rinsed 60 g watercress 1½ tbsps dukkah (available at Redmart and Sasha’s Fine Foods) YOGHURT DRESSING ½ cup (140 g) Greek-style yoghurt ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice 1 tbsp honey 1. Preheat oven to 220 C (200 C fan-forced). Line three oven trays with baking paper. 2. Bring honey to the boil in a small frying…

RAT (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924) There’s some luck in the career and finance department in store for you. However, it would be best if you don’t just rely on your good energy to succeed. You will need to be more proactive to make the most of the opportunities available to you. DRAGON (2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928) There is a chance that unpleasant events could take place this month, so be mentally prepared for potential setbacks at the workplace. Although these challenges may hinder your long-term goals, stay positive and make an effort to overcome these obstacles. MONKEY (2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932) If you have had planned any business ventures or projects, May is the…

DRY SKIN NO MORE There are many reasons why your skin may be feeling dry. Whether your skin is naturally dry or not, it can become dry, or drier with hormonal changes, allergic reactions, or when you sleep late or use wrong skincare. To give your skin a moisture boost, apply Rooki’s Circadian Fixer Hydro Drops, over it after cleansing. Quick-absorbing and light as water, you can also add a few drops of this serum to your other skincare products. This helps to further soothe and hydrate skin to leave it supple and radiant. At $68, from rookibeauty.co. BRIGHT EYES The eyes are often the biggest giveaway to fatigue. Made with a botanical complex, L’Occitane’s Immortelle Reset Eye Serum helps to reduce the look of puffiness and under-eye dark circles.…