I celebrated my 21st birthday with my friends and family members at a chalet. For the first time in my life, I had a "gift pile".
I was very thrilled that night and had fun unwrapping the presents.
Imagine me going, 'awwww... awwwwww... AWWWW......' at each one I unwrapped.
I had that exact feeling when the delivery man came with my shipment from taobao.
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Taobao is like an online shopping mall, similar to Gmarket.
Peeka.sg on the other hand, is the agent who assisted us with the purchase, shipment and delivery.
This is because taobao does not have overseas shipment.
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Look! Here are some of the boxes...
Technically, Alphonse and I shouldn't be intimidated by the amount of goods since we ordered them but the bulk was really quite scary.
When I saw all these boxes, I was thinking, 'GOSH... What have I done?! That's a lot of online shopping!'
There was, however, an weird sense of excitement. Like opening presents!
I must say that most of these we bought were very good buys.
They are a lot cheaper than if you should buy them locally.
I shall list some of the items in this post and probably in subsequent posts.
I will also set aside a separate post to teach you how to make use of Peeka for online shopping at taobao.You will find the hyperlinks to the item and I will also indicate the pricing of each product after tax and shipment fees.
NOTE:
Shipment fee will differ depending on the bulk of your goods. You should also consider buying insurance if you are getting pricier items.
Shipment fee will differ depending on the bulk of your goods. You should also consider buying insurance if you are getting pricier items.
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Item no. 1: Penguin Backpack (approx S$17)
This is the Penguin backpack which I was raving about in my previous blog post.
It's super cute and I am very surprised that it's very lightweight!
The quality is pretty good and I believe it's durable. The seller has kindly given some gifts like pencil, eraser, sharpener and pencil case. Not anything expensive but I enjoy seeing freebies!
Yesh...That's the auntie in me.
Item No.2 Rilakkuma laundry basket (approx S$1)
All because it's cute and it's Rilakkuma, Elric has claimed this laundary basket as his own and kept his toys inside!
I will need to 'reclaim' it back very soon. :P
Item no 3: The GARDEN bench!! (approx S$85)
These is one of the most amazing buys. hahaha!
If you buy a wooden bench from Ikea, it will cost you about $160 (excluding delivery). So I was willing to risk it.
As we have a nice wide corridor, Alp wanted a garden bench for us to relax and enjoy the breeze.
Peeka has nicely wrapped up the item in this way. I was worried that the wooden planks would break but all came in good condition.
Alp and I spent quite a bit of time fixing this up!
I guess you will have to fix even if you buy it from Ikea.
I guess you will have to fix even if you buy it from Ikea.
See? James (LINE app) is relaxing on the bench at my corridor!!
(WHAHHAHAHA...)
(WHAHHAHAHA...)
Item no 4: Three-layer shoe rack (abt S$18)
An Ikea shoe rack to place 15 pairs of shoes,will likely cost you $50-$129.
I like this as it's space saving and has a unique design. :)
Item no 5: Kettle with wooden handle (abt S$20)
Have you seen the cheap, cheap Ikea kettle? It is $25.
I have used it. It's not lasting.
This kettle (3L), has a wooden handle and whistling spout cap.
You can simply push the trigger to open the spout, and press the button at the handle to close.
No worries about getting scalded.
No worries about getting scalded.
Alp likes this kettle a lot and I am very impressed by it too!
Item no 6: Thermo Flask (abt S$45)
It's pretty isn't it? Seller promised that it is able to keep the water warm at above 75C after 24hrs!
I tested. The water is indeed very warm even after a day.
Worth the buy!
Item no 7: toilet roll holder. (abt S$7)
Alp and I use toilet tissues to save on expenses for tissue.
This toilet roll holder is very stylish, making the toilet roll look classy!
It's this design sleek? It's in the shape of a bomb!
Item no 8: Rocking chair (abt S$20)
I mentioned this rocking chair in my previous post! It's reasonably priced and simple to fix!
Elric likes it too! :D
See Elric is enjoying himself!
:)
Mummies out there would know the importance of a good scissors.
This particular type is very child friendly. There is no blades hence you don't have to worry about hurting your child.
Unlike conventional scissors, you each time you cut, you are actually making three cuts!
Time saving too!
Item no 10: 3 HTMI cables (abt S$8 each)
GUYS! Aren't you familiar with this?
We bought 3 two-metre long cables.
The price is certain lower than if you buy them locally.
I will have to test if they work. :p
I will have to test if they work. :p
Item no 11: USB drive 128GB X 2 (abt S$20 each)
If you were to buy this locally, an 8GB USB will cost minimally S$25.
16GB USD will about S$40and so on.
MINE IS 128GB!!!!!!!
Pretty isn't it? It's in the shape of a violin!
This is Alp's Momo bear 128 GB USB
Item no 12: Chinese Zodiac plastic cups! (abt $1 each)
Needless to explain. It's cute and child-friendly.
The first thing Elric said when he saw the cups was, "PIG!"
Item no 13: Custom-made door plate (abt S$20)
Item no 13: Custom-made door plate (abt S$20)
This is a custom-made, dual side door plate
We chose the words on the plate too!
I will take some pictures once it's installed!
English
The Chinese words on the flip side carries the same meaning.
I am not really happy with the fonts printed, but I think that is really cause by miscommunication.
It's not easy to explain what we wanted when typing in Chinese.
I am not really happy with the fonts printed, but I think that is really cause by miscommunication.
It's not easy to explain what we wanted when typing in Chinese.
Similar to the bench, we had to fix this by ourselves.
Still, it's completely worthwhile.
I study chair from Ikea or V.Hive would cost at least S$150, excluding delivery.
Item no 15: Kendo Swords (abt S$5 each)
I was asked why I bought Kendo swords!
Can I just say that I like them? Just like some of you like figurines or paintings?
I like swords and I know I won't be able to import the real blades, so I got the wooden ones.
I like swords and I know I won't be able to import the real blades, so I got the wooden ones.
With Elric around, even if I want to purchase license to own the blades, I won't. It's too dangerous.
:(
Item no 16: Night Light (abt S$10)
Got this light for Elric. Love that it has a gentle lighting.
Although plain looking, this night light is solar powered!
Just turn it upside down to charge the solar panel.
It's cute in the way that it looks like a pot of plant when you turn it around!
Item no 17: Wooden cross wind chimes (abt S$20)
Those two keychains are freebies too!
This is how it will look like when installed! Pretty ya?
Item no 18: Wooden cross (abt S$14)
This cross will be installed onto my door. :)
Sleek and simple. I like!
Item no 19: Footprint Cross (abt S$12)
As this cross is fragile, The seller/Peeka wrapped it up very nicely with Styrofoam boards and even labeled the box as fragile.
I was truly impressed by how the items were neatly boxed up.
Item no 20: Kwiyomi Coasters (abt $0.70 each)
Drinking water is sweeter with cute coasters! HAHAHA...
Alright. I'm gonna end here. It's just 20 items but the post is already very lengthy .
As you can see, most of the goods are for my new home and for Elric.
Please don't imagine me as a crazy shopaholic. :P
I'll update you with the rest of the items SOOOOOON!
XOXO,
Mummy Kaye
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