Mouse Mommy Treats: Beverage

Recently we are having hot weather, MR and baby MH requested to have ice-blended drinks. In Malaysia’s intense tropical heat, cold drinks are always in demand. From a young age, our children have enjoyed the cool relief that an iced drink offers on the hottest days. While they typically consume chilled cordial drinks or mass-produced juices, there are concerns about the sugar content of these drinks, with nutritionists recommending that children reduce consumption of such sweetened drinks[1].

Mouse mommy got a new blender helper - Philips Viva Collection Blender that comes with Duravita Tritan Jar that 20x stronger, not easily break off. Cool! That is my concern eventually whenever MR and baby MH eager to be my little kitchen helpers. My kids love to touch, explore, curious and experience together to see how the things works! Headache ya sometimes….

The first impression that mouse mommy loves this Philips Viva Collection Blender with Duravita Tristan Jar is the suction cup at the base of the blender, it is strong and able to keep the blender stay still on the table. Mouse mommy was feeling safe to allow my kids to operate on the blender itself.

Besides that, this blender is also easy to operate and easy to clean up. There are a control knob that in pulse setting mode for ice crushing and speed setting from minimum to maximum. User-friendly and child-friendly too!

The Duravita Tristan Jar is large with 1250mls capacity with 20x stronger the Tristan jar material that allows mouse mommy worried-free when my kids are handling the blender. Eventually mouse mommy was quite reluctant to allow MR and baby MH to “help out” in blending works, as in experience before that my kids accidentally drop their water bottles and blender jar, as a result break off and unable to use anymore, got to fork out money to buy a new one. Sad… sad…

This round, mouse mommy was happy to let MR and baby MH to be the little Chefs to make their ice-blended drinks. MR love orange and wanted to make orange milk smoothies. Baby MH loves apple. Hahaha… my little baby cannot wait for his turn and start chewing on the apple itself.

Mouse mommy always allows kids to Learn Life Today. Explore, experiment and experience life together to allow children can learn how things works and the science behind it.

MR was helping to peeling off the orange skin before putting in to the blender jar. This is able to train the children motor function. While peeling off the orange skin, MR also told mouse mommy that the orange aroma smells good. He was wanted to blend two units of orange with ice, milk and honey.

First of all, MR and baby MH putting in ice cubes, honey and milk, use pulse setting mode for ice crushing. The ice blending required adequate fluid in order to works well. Do not put too much of water too, as in the outcome will be too watery.

Once the ice cubes turn to small in size, MR is putting in the orange to blend it together. Recommended to peel the orange and section by hand before put into blender jar for easy blending.

Baby MH was busy to help to blend the orange milk smoothies. He is enjoying the blending session with brother MR.

After orange milk smoothies done, they are quickly go and get their favourite The Bare Bear cup to fill up with their yummy smoothies! OMG! MR and baby MH were enjoying the orange milk smoothies that done by them. Finished!

We love the texture and the taste of the orange milk smoothie. It is smooth and all the ice cubes are fully blended. Yummy, healthy and nutritious fruit smoothies drink that we can make it on our own! Last but not least, boys, you got to help in cleaning too. MR and baby MH also help to clean up the table. Good boys!

Mr Muhammad Ali Jaleel, Country Manager of Philips Malaysia also shared that “Food preparation can be a fun way for parents to bond with children, besides teaching them about nutrition and training them to be handy in the kitchen – definitely a useful life skill. Routine kitchen tasks such as blending ingredients can become an exciting adventure when you have an extraordinary tool to use. With the Philips Viva Collection Blender, you can get creative and have a lot of fun making healthy and refreshing smoothies. Its highly durable and shatterproof Duravita Tritan jar frees you from worry even if the kids are helping. There’s no fear of having to replace the blender jar if it is accidentally knocked over.”

Other that using fresh fruits, delicious frozen smoothie by frozen fruits could just be the thing that hits the spot. No more difficult to prepare at home, this all-in-one blender that efficiently combines all ingredients and crushes ice speedily to make the perfect frozen smoothie in no time at all, and we can complete control of all ingredients to boot. Awesome!

Since this Philips Viva Collection Blender with Duravita Tristan Jar can make nice and smooth fruit smoothies, mouse mommy also would like to make baby food by using it. Mouse mommy has prepare rice, chicken, vegetables and potato to blend together with cool boiled water.

After that can put in breastmilk bottle and keep in the freezer, recommended to be consumed within 1 to 2 days. This is some tips from mouse mommy that hope that benefit to mommies with baby above 4 months old and start to weaning and consume solid food.

Mouse mommy also a working mom and understand that food preparation for our baby is not an easy task. The earlier that our kids explore to more foods, vegetables and fruits with different texture and taste. The more likely they will be easily accepted the wide range of food taste and do not become picky eater. Therefore, mouse mommy will blend the food that we are having and put in the breastmilk bottle and keep in the freezer.

The next day, mouse mommy will send chilled breastmilks together with frozen baby blend food to nanny house. Nanny was only required to warm up to the frozen baby blend food for about 30 minutes and directly served from the bottle itself. Clean and hygiene technique is to avoid food contamination issue. Hope helpful tips for mommies especially working mom.

The Philips Viva Collection Blender HR2157/91 is enhanced with blades that use ProBlend 5 technology, enabling you to crush ice 20% faster compared to other blenders. This means you no longer have to use tough, knuckle-cracking methods like hammering or pounding to break up blocks of ice. What’s better, this blender comes with the Duravita Tritan jar, made of copolyester that adds strength, versatility and flexibility to the jar. With this added element, the blending jar is shatterproof and will not smell or stain, leaving it easily washable and as good as new after every wash. It can also withstand the pressure and velocity of blending solid ingredients such as ice and hard types of vegetables or fruits.

Start off your #PhilipsPerfectBlend adventure with Philips and transform your kitchen into a “playground” for learning while you and your child have fun times preparing meals in a safe, convenient and adventurous way! More photos can click here to view.

The Philips Viva Collection Blender with the Duravita Tritan jar (HR2157/91) is available at a retail price of RM376 at the Philips Brand Store in Publika Shopping Gallery and Wangsa Walk Mall, both in Kuala Lumpur, and in Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru; at the Philips Experience Store in Menara Axis, Petaling Jaya; at retail partners and distributor stores nationwide, and online via the Philips Online Shop at http://www.shop.philips.com.my/.

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[1] Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents

http://nutrition.moh.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/penerbitan/buku/MDG_Children_adolescent_2014.pdf

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Starbucks announced its first collaboration with Malaysian designer Rico Rinaldi to offer a curated collection of exclusive merchandise to celebrate Merdeka. Designed exclusively for Starbucks Malaysia and available only for a limited time, the 2018 Rico Rinaldi x Starbucks® Designer Collection will be offered at Starbucks stores throughout Malaysia.

The merchandise draws inspiration from three endangered animals representing the elements of nature – Forest, Sea and Air in the form of a Harimau (Tiger), a Penyu (Turtle) and a Kenyalang (Hornbill). Bold colors that are reminiscent of Malaysia’s heritage, flag and the diverse flora and fauna help round out the designs.

Mouse mommy likes the Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® Turtle Design Thermos Tumbler, the colour and drawings is unique and lovely that only exclusively available at Starbucks nationwide in Malaysia from 31 August 2018 onwards.

“Designing this collection, I was inspired by Malaysia’s rich nature. I am thankful for Starbucks for this unique opportunity to commemorate our 61st National Day, and I hope my fans and Starbucks customers alike will enjoy the collection,” says Rico Rinaldi, a well-known fashion designer in Malaysia for his nature-inspired collections and colorful floral prints.

As design enthusiasts, Starbucks has a history of innovative partnerships with fashion’s elite. Over the years, Starbucks has collaborated with Anna Sui, Vivienne Tam, Paul & Joe to bring designer products to customers in stores. However, the Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® collection is the first Malaysian collaboration and is exclusive to Malaysia. Through this exclusive designer collection, Starbucks hopes to bring the unique cultural experiences of Malaysia to its customers.

“We are excited to be introducing this collection, the first Starbucks partnership with a Malaysian designer to inspire and delight our customers as they express their love for Malaysia,” said Sydney Quays, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Food Berhad and Managing Director of Starbucks Malaysia and Brunei. “The designs that Rico shared with us celebrates a very important part of Malaysia, and we are thrilled to be able to share that message through our merchandise for Merdeka this year.

The Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® collection includes the following pieces:

Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® Double Walled Mug (12 fl oz) – A ceramic mug with painted ceramic lid and gold detailing on the rim.

Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® Thermos Tumbler (20 fl oz) – Thermos stainless steel tumbler with spill proof lid.

Exclusive to Malaysia, the Rico Rinaldi + Starbucks® collection includes a set of Double Walled Mugs and Thermos Tumblers in three different designs. The Double Walled Mugs are priced at RM150 each, while the Thermos Tumblers are priced at RM168 each.

For those looking to own all-three designs of the Double Walled Mugs, can purchase them in a bundle price of RM450 or RM480 for all-three designs of the Thermos Tumblers. More photos can click here to view.

This collection will be available from 31 August 2018 onwards in conjunction of Malaysia Independence Day Celebration at all Starbucks stores across Malaysia, while stocks last.