Betty Crocker No-Bake Cheesecake Mix (NEW)

REVIEW

Super Mommies & Daddies had a perfectly sweet weekend with the Betty Crocker No-Bake Cheesecake Mix sent for the review. You will also be amazed to note that it was our first-ever cake making attempt with or without baking. Yes, we didn't even know anything about it. Baking would always sound something really difficult, though Betty Crocker Baking and Cake Mixes would always fascinate us. Also, we would usually be concerned about the effort & time it takes to bake the cake. Therefore, when we heard about this newly introduced No-Bake Cheesecake Mix by Betty Crocker, we could not wait for it to get our hands on and in no time we actually gave it our first try! -:) 

It's as easy as ABC or 123. You can simply make a bakery delicious cheese cake in just three basic steps.

Inside the box, you will find a Pudding Mix (150g), Biscuit Crumb (110g) and Strawberry OR Blueberry Topping (100g) in three separate packets, also shown above. You will only need Melted Butter (90g) and Cold Milk (400ml), which do not come with the mix.

It is advisable to use the measuring utensils to set aside the required quantities of the above two i.e. milk and butter. Since, we didn't have any so we divided a 500g butter box into 5 parts minus 10g to make it 90g approx. and for the milk, we conveniently used our baby milk bottles to make it exactly 400ml -:). 

STEP 1 (Blend)
Blend the biscuit crumb with melted butter. Ideally, we should have used an 18cm or a 20cm loose-base round tin as suggested on the recipe but since we didn't have one so we used just a simple glass bowl as you can see below. It's really up to you how you want to do it. 

Then, press the biscuit mix with back of the spoon to cover the base of your container and after that refrigerate it for about 15 min or so. 

STEP 2 (Beat)

While the above gets ready, you can move on to step 2 i.e. beat the pudding mix with the milk in a large bowl on low speed until moistened and then scrape the bowl and beat on medium speed for a few minutes until it gets thick and creamy.

Unfortunately, we didn't have a beater and instead we used a fork. It was slightly tough as the mixture gets really thick and hard to beat especially with the fork. Anyway, it wasn't too difficult either.

By the time you are done with the above, your blended mixture of bread crumb and butter would be ready too in the refrigerator. 

Now, spread the above beaten mixture of pudding and milk on top of the biscuit base and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours. 

STEP 3 (Decorate)

Good news is that the Betty Crocker No-Bake Cheesecake Mix comes with the required fruit toppings too for you to decorate it the way you want to. Just pour it on the top and serve.

Not only this, you can get creative and use the Betty Crocker No-Bake Cheesecake Mix for different recipes including Blueberry/Strawberry Cheesecake Shots or so. You can also make bite-sized delicious deserts too.

HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Convenient, Easy and Quick in 3 simple (Blend, Beat & Decorate) steps.

2. No hassle of baking at all.

3. Simply delicious for the kids play dates and parties.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

WHERE TO BUY?

You can find Betty Crocker No-Bake Cheesecake Mix in Strawberry and Blueberry flavours at all Cold Storage outlets, NTUC FairPrice Hypermarts, and NTUC FairPrice Finest outlets and retails.

For more information and recipe ideas:

W: http://bettycrocker.com/

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Preschooler Survival Kit Book, Singapore

Preschooler Survival Kit Book

The initiative behind Preschooler Survival Kit (PSK) publication is to reach out to the parents of preschoolers and help them survive through the most precious days of their children.

Whether you want to learn about developmental milestones of your children or you want tips on choosing the right preschool, this 148-page resource book with the following 5 key sections will give you a great insight into the key to happy parenting.


1) Development Issues
2) Education
3) Healthcare & Nutrition
4) Fun & Travel
5) Enrichment

Featured articles:

• Essential social skills children need 
• 8 Fun Ways to learn Chinese
• Practical Tips for Healthy Eating
• Fun Birthday Parties
• How to choose the right enrichment programme
• MANY MORE...

Discount Vouchers (ranging from food, enrichment and play) also included.

Win Contests in the book! 
Grand prize is a 3D2N stay at Angsana Bintan Suite worth over $2,000!

LIMITED COPIES! GET YOURS NOW!

W: http://www.madaboutkids.sg/product/87/Preschooler%20Survival%20Kit%20Book/

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List of indoor playgrounds in Singapore

Here's an interesting link we found on Singapore Baby, featuring a list of 17 fantastic indoor playgrounds for kids in Singapore.

http://singaporebaby.com/17-fantastic-indoor-playgrounds-in-singapore/

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Interesting Tips to parenting

I came across these interesting websites (under the Disney Online Mom & Family Portfolio) this morning and thought of sharing with you. 

FamilyFun / Spoonful (ideas for crafts, recipes, printables, playtime, parties, getaway, etc) : http://familyfun.go.com/ http://spoonful.com

KABOOSE (Health, Parenting, Food, Games, etc): http://www.kaboose.com/

BabyZone (getting pregnant, being pregnant, life with your baby, etc): http://www.babyzone.com/

Babble (baby, toddler, mom, dad, kid, home, craft, etc): http://www.babble.com/

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Our Music Studio at Tanglin

I was just looking for an activity for my 9 months old and found this fantastic music studio, offering musical classes for the new borns to 6 years old. It's a brilliant way to bond with your child and have fun. Music is also a good way to stay happy and healthy.

Babes (new born to 1.5 years)

Tots (1.5 – 3 years) 

Preschooler (3- 5 years)

Kindergartener (4.5 – 6 years)

163 Tanglin Road #03-11B Tanglin Mall
T: +65 6467 1789
E: enquiry@ourmusicstudio.com.sg  
W: http://www.ourmusicstudio.com.sg/


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Explore, Invent & Create : Children's Technology Workshop

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These workshops offered by CT Workshop look quite interesting. Designed for aged 4-12 years, programs are based on applied technology curricula for children both in academic & non-academic settings.

"Teach Less, Learn More"

Apprentice Engineer (age 4 - 6)

Video Game Design (age 6-13)

Energy Courses (age 4-13)

Birthday Parties

More information from http://www.ctworkshop.com.sg

583 Orchard Road, #02-K1 Forum The Shopping Mall, S(238884)
E-mail: enquire@ctworkshop.com.sg
Phone: (+65) 6887 4547

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I’m a Little Cheongsam Expert: An Interactive Workshop for Children

Cheongsam is a traditional one-piece chinese dress for women, usually worn over special occasions.

In this interactive workshop session specially tailored for young children, participants will meet a cheongsam tailor who will introduce children to the colourful world of cheongsams. 

- For 5 to 8 year olds (Kindergarten 1 to Primary 2)

Exhibition Gallery 1, Basement, National Museum of Singapore

Buy Tickets!

Call (65) 6348 5555 or visit at any SISTIC counters nationwide 

More information: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/ProgrammeDetail.aspx?id=42&cat=2

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Kids Night Out by JWT Kids

Wow! There is so much for kids to do in Singapore but this is the first time I have come across something to keep kids occupied in the night:). While kids may be happy with what parents have chosen for them, parents can also have their night out too because it's a 4 hours drop-off option:).

Here's what they say:

"Are your kids bored of watching TV at home with your helper when you’re out at night? Why not drop them off at our famous Kids Night Out on Friday nights? It's 4 hours of non-stop fun that includes a pizza party, arts and craft, a movie and more. You bring the kids, blankets and PJs – we do the rest!

Kids Night Out happens at least one Friday of every month and has a cool theme each time in every location. Leave your kids with us for 4 hours of high energy fun whilst you have some time yourself!"

Web: http://www.jwtkids-singapore.com/KidsNightOutJWT/KidsGymKNO.html

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Singapore Book of Records: The Most Number of People Painting Easter Eggs

Web: http://www.downtowneast.com.sg/events/enter_the_singapore_book_of_records

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Free Movie Screening at Downtown East - HOP

6th April, 8pm
Begonia Lawn
Downtown East
1 Pasir Ris Close  Singapore 519599
6589 1688

Web: http://www.downtowneast.com.sg/events/free_movie_screening_hop

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Wild Wild Wet : Water theme park

On the way back from my son's school to home this afternoon, I met my friend and her family leaving for Wild Wild Wet. I could see the kids already excited and ready for splashing gun battles and more:). Considering Singapore's everyday weather, this seems to be an ideal destination to battle the heat and yet having fun.

Wild Wild Wet is Singapore's largest water theme park featuring 9 distinctive rides and other attractions for the family. Starting from ULAR-LAH (first raft-slide in SEA) to the WATER WORKS (the high-speed flume ride that makes a maze look like child's play) to SLIDE-UP (four-storey ramp, accelerating until you hit the deck and skimming across to soar on the opposite side) to TSUNAMI (combines the best of swimming pools and the sea to give you the excitement of the surf under controlled conditions) to the relaxing JACUZZI (Fluid jets to rub and ease the kinks in your muscles plus a bubbly massage that soothes your aches), Wild Wild Wet seems like a perfect holiday spot for the kids. This venue is also available for the birthday parties!

Attractions:

SLIDE UP 
TSUNAMI 
JACUZZI 
ULAR-LAH 
THE WATERWORKS 
PROFESSOR'S PLAYGROUND 
YIPPEE! 
SHIOK RIVER

1 Pasir Ris Close, Wild Wild Wet, Singapore 519599

T: 65819128

E: splash@leisurequest.com.sg

Web: http://www.wildwildwet.com

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Paint a Clay Gift

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Pottery making encourages creativity and releases work stress. It is a therapeutic and personal self-discovering activity.  The process of focusing your energy in your creation is an experience that is both rejuvenating and self-fulfilling. 

PAINT your clay gifts from a selection of ready made pottery. Personalise the CLAY gift with rainbow colours and designs.

Costs: $50 per session

 WEEKDAY schedule:

Wednesday	3pm to 4:30pm OR 5pm to 6:30pm
Thursday	3pm to 4:30pm OR 5pm to 6:30pm

WEEKEND schedule:

Saturday	3pm to 4:30pm
Sunday	3pm to 4:30pm

For more information, call Moni or Magdalen at 6338 7769, e-mail moni@claycove.com or mag@claycove.com

Web:http://www.claycove.com
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Yummy Home-Made Bakes: CnC by Saira

It's a Pakistan Day when we commemorate the Lahore Resolution passed 23rd March 1940 to form a new nation in the sub-continent and 23rd March 1956 when Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic state in the world. Over the years, we have seen Pakistan growing and producing one of the best talents in the world. One such is Saira Bano, who's a home-maker and a fantastic baker behind CnC (Cookies n Cupcakes) by Saira in Singapore.

Saira has been offering specialty cup cakes, cakes, cookies and cake pops (being her latest obsession) for the past 2 years. Apart from her famous Elmo Cakes, Birthday Cakes, Wedding Cookies, Disco-Party Cupcakes, Cookie Pops, Hungry Caterpillar and other cute and yummy theme based bakes, she also caters to the Vegetarian clients and follows egg-less recipes.

Best-Sellers:

Blackforest

Chocolate devil's (eggless)

Pricing:
Cupcakes: $2.40 to $5.50/ each

Cookies: $1.80 to $3/ each

Cakes: $50 to (per your requirements)

Cake Pops : $3 to $5/ each

These above prices are inclusive of packaging.

Note: Both Fondant and Buttercream are used. However, fondant being the gourmet ingredient will cost a bit more than the buttercream.

 
Flavours:

Chocolate 

Vanilla

Strawberry

Orange

(Note: Other flavours offered per requirements)
         

Contact:

CnC (Cookies n Cream) by Saira

Saira Bano

T: (65) 94525481

E: cyramubin@gmail.com 

 

Find more information and photos on http://www.facebook.com/cyrabano?sk=photos and http://blogs.knonie.com/2010/11/elmo-cookies-too-cute-you-wont-even-eat-em/

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