Energy and Nutritious Drink

Hey folks

I recently got a list of energy powder list from a friend who has been feeding her vegetarian kids with it...and they are growing strong and healthy.

I have got all the ingredients(in powder form) and been drinking them diligently for the past two days...seems very effective at keeping my energy level up despite two very late nights doing some additional work.

The items are(if i can recall all..else i got to get the list n post it up again later)

• white sesame powder
• black sesame powder
• raw oats(powder form)
• seaweed/kelp powder
• soya lecithin
• wheat germ
• brewer yeast
• brown sugar/fruit sugar
• flaxseed (powder form)

Make it in lukewarm water. lDrink once a day.

I am letting my kids taking it now ;) Let's see how's their progress ;)

Note: The total amount I spent getting all the ingredients above is roughly bMYR60-70 (depends which organic shop I go to get the stuff. I estimate the items can last me(family of four) for one-two months depends how diligent we are taking it ;)

ATTENTION: Please although these are all organic and natural ingredients, but if you have any special health condition like allergy, please consult your physician before trying. I am sharing out of my own experience, it might not be the same for everyone. :)

For me I take more than once a day since I am still BF. See the picture is the stock I have in office :)

Cheers!

Things I brought along to visit a Just-Delivered Mommy

After giving birth twice via c-section, I learnt the things that mommies would treasured or needed most during hospital stay and during confinement.

Here are the items I quickly grab from my existing stock plus along my way(from Tesco as they opened at 8am at my place) to the O&G Pantai Medical Centre to visit my buddy,Charl.

Kelp

Good for making noodles soup during confinement.

High in calcium, iron

Very good for wound recovery. It can be used to replace the old folks chinese remedies of using fish soup for wound recovery.

Easy to cook just drop into the hot boiling soup and voila

Japanese and Koreans eats this a lot..especially adding into their miso soup(yummy)

Organic Soya Powder(added with DHA from seaweed)

Perfect for mommies during confinement who BF as they needs lotsa fluid replacement plus nutrients

Soya Noodles

This is just something I brought along to pass to my UK buddy,Charl who is fond of Asian food but not sure if she knows where to get one

Rich chocolate cookies

Something convenient to snack on during hospital stay and confinement. In individual pack.

Confinement is the only time(for me) I can snack on biscuits and cookies without worrying about getting heaty(LOL)

What are the things you would bring along for your friend who has just delivered? Or what are the things you hoped to receive during your hospital stay after labor and during confinement? Although flowers are lovely...but it can be eaten :P(so unromantic LOL)?

Care to share? Me love learning the PERFECT GIFT...(have you checked out my maiden giveaway at my site here? It ends on 15 Nov, so do join and give your thoughts ok!)

Cheers!

Budget 2010

Hi folks,

Have you run through the new Budget 2010(for Malaysians)?

So after the announcement(refer TheStar) by government, what would your "drastic" action be?

Will you:
1. Terminate the other credit cards...hmm...RM50 charge to be imposed(per card) annually starting from Jan 1, 2010.
2. Increase or buy more insurance? Since they raise it to RM7K
3. Buy another computer?

Honestly I haven't study it clearly just hear it from the radio, news, newspaper and of course from the words of mouth.

But I think I will terminate my the other unused credit card. Previously used it for installment for new house furniture.

And I think DH is looking into the pc budget.

The only hurray I see it now is the broadband allowance of RM500..a good one so far..the rest..not sure how useful/helpful it is to reach 1Malaysia Goal!

Honestly, my only hope is a better and cleaner government who really cares and think for the welfare of the rakyat (Malaysians)'s future.

One who is prudent yet with foresight. Not one who mindlessly spent our hard-earned money unnecessarily.

See this news about how the money allocated for education is used in such pathetic way:

RM42,320 for a laptop

And more on how public funds(from rakyat's pocket are used):

Buck up on public funds management, Penang urged

Meetings planned with ministries and agencies to check excess spending

If our hard-earned money is used effectively in improving childcare, affordable medical facilities, world-class education at least taxpayers are happy to pay their tax yearly.

I sure hope the government would really LOOK INTO these matter seriously...harmony amongst different races is still not as huge issue as the common misused of public funds as public here unites all races! I think all races would look forward to having a clean and effective government.

Without that, everyone suffers.

Maybe they should let more women sit on their purchase and budgeting committee since women are known to be good at this! At least we certainly will not spent RM42,320 for a laptop and RM810 to RM1,050 per swivel chair!!!

Sigh..allrite for such down posting...let's pray and hope for the BEST to come for 1Malaysia's goal!

Cheers!

Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards Results

Finally folks,

If you have missed this great event like I did...here's the results of the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards!!

Region's Best Blog- xiaxue.blogspot.com

Best Blog Shop- bonitochico.livejournal.com

Best Geek Blog-mrgadget.com.au

Best Entertainment Blog- kennysia.com

Best Celebrity Blog-joannepeh.com

Best Travel Blog-ironwulf.net

Best Parenting Blog-childhood101.blogspot.com

Best Fashion Blog- ladymelbourne.blogspot.com

Best Food Blog- ieatishootipost.sg

Best Original Blog Design-xiaxue.blogspot.com

Most Influential Blog-xiaxue.blogspot.com

Best Hidden Gem Blog- dedoodleblog.blogspot.com

For more full list of winners and nominees click here.

For more pictures of the Nuffnang Blog Awards, click here.

Congratulations to the Winners!

Cheers!

Little Girls' Closet- Opening Sale, 20/10-3/11/2009

Dear folks, I have just found this online shop that sells these lovely dresses for little girls...very english-like and heard they not only have Fine hand-smocked and hand-drawn batik dresses as well...wow....
Check out their  Beautiful Dresses for Little Girls now as they are having their 

OPENING SALE!

10% DISCOUNT on their hand-smocked collection

only from 20/10/09 - 03/11/09.

Below are some of the dresses from them:

Very nice rite... Hmm..looks very much like a Princess... Take a look if you have now started scouting for Christmas or even CNY pressies...! Happy Shopping!  Cheers!

FREE MATHS CLASSES by Kumon, 17-30 November 2009

Hi folks,I saw this ad in Kumon site. If you like to try Kumon for your child,do check out their FREE trial(17-30 November 2009) now!

Now, I must check when is the right age to start this! Is my KY at 3 years plus suitable? Doubt so as she still has not pick up numbers (1-10),here I mean reading...not reciting numbers ... ;)

Cheers!

(Details below are extracted from Kumon site here)

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FREE MATHS CLASSES by Kumon

To allow more children and their parents to experience the benefits of the internationally recognised learning method, Kumon will be offering two-weeks FREE Mathematics programme.

From 17 to 30 November 2009, children can experience the joy of learning in any Kumon centres nationwide.

They will be given a diagnostic test before enrolling for assessment to enable our qualified instructors to make a sound study plan for them.

The programme is tailored individually for each child to ensure the programme caters to their educational need. They will start at an easy level and progress their way up through daily study of Kumon worksheets. In doing so, they build their perseverance, concentration, discipline, and the ability to self study. Needless to say, with Kumon, your children not only improve academically, but also grow into their own positively.

Call 1800-88-1010 or visit any nearest Kumon centre to enquire about the free Mathematics classes today! Alternatively, you can click on the "Search for a Kumon centre near you" icon. Hurry, register before 14 November 2009. * Terms and conditions apply

Mother and Baby Fair at Main Atrium,5-8 Nov 2009

Dear Folks,

Stumbled upon this Fair at Tropicana Mall site. Check it out mommies!

Details & Highlights
	5 Nov - 8 Nov 10.00am - 10.00pm @ Main Atrium, Ground Level For Exhibitors: Come join this happening Mother & Baby Fair to increase your company's sales & branding efforts. For Consumer YOU: Look out for the latest mother & baby products at this fair. Fabulous activities that will take place : Free goodie bag Lucky draw Games & contests Free sampling product

(extracted from Tropicana site here)

Cheers!

Touch 'n Go and Aquaria KLCC Promo, 8th Oct- 27th Dec 2009

Hi folks, school holiday is coming and I happened to saw this ad at Offerstation. Thought might be nice to bring kids there and win something too ;)

Cheers and Happy & Safe Holiday to all!

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Use your Touch 'n Go at AKLEH, MEX & SMART Tunnel and stand a chance to get an Aquaria Gift Pack worth RM100 from 8th October till 6th December 2009. Or, use your Touch 'n Go at Aquaria and win FREE reload worth RM100 for 20 winners from 2nd November till 27th December 2009. Terms and conditions apply. Visit website for more details. Call Touch 'n Go Careline at 03-7628 5115 for enquiries. For more detailed info, please visit: http://www.touchngo.com.my Website: http://www.klaquaria.com

My Dear Warehouse Sale, 29 Oct-8 Nov 2009

Hi folks, good news,

My Dear Warehouse sales is back!!

For parents who are on a look out for bargain buy for big items like stroller, carseat and tricycle...this is a sales event not to be missed...

I bought KY a tricycle and a carseat strap(for toddler) there ;)

Check it out early to grab the best bargains! Most good items will be sold out very fast...selling like hotcakes!

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29 October to 8 November 2009

My Dear Warehouse Sale

Products Offered

Stroller

Carseat

Playpen

Highchair

Baby Walker

and more

Time: 9am – 7pm

Location (Tel: 603 8060 0093)

34 Jalan Meranti Jaya 10

Meranti Jaya Industrial Park

47120 Puchong

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

www.mydear.com.my

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Happy Shopping!

Cheers!

Project Alpha

Hi folks,

I believe for those who are familiar with blogging scene in Malaysia would have sniff or at least had several previews of the videos shown on some of the top Malaysian bloggers on youtube.

This ingenious project called Project Alpha is the brainchild of Nuffnang together with the production house Kyanite , their lovely host JojoStruys and of course their main sponsor for Project Alpha, Adidas Action 3.

Their theme called Uncovering Malaysia's Top Bloggers. As I have read about Project Alpha from the blog of Nuffnang co-founder, Timothy Tiah(one of the regular blog I read), before it was launched, for once I thought it was gonna be shown on TV. So for the first week of Friday when they supposed to be showing Fourfeetnine(another regular blog I read), I booked and glued to the TV, reserved my friday night to view it on TV.

However after around 9pm, still no sight of any new TV programme called Project Alpha, I finally went online to check ...eiks...LOL, it is supposed to be shown online with those videos uploaded in youtube....I am so shy to admit this...I did not read the promotion lines carefully I guess...am just so EXCITED to see some of the bloggers whom I regularly read their blogs diligently would be interviewed and on TV(so to speak!!!)

BUT, then again I think I saw one of the promotion about Project Alpha on TV whereby JojoStruys and Timothy was explaning what it was all about! Well, this mommy must have been dreaming or what...I actually remembered I was explaining to DH about this Project Alpha thingie and bet DH knew I was really expecting to view it..on TV....haha...

Anyhow, on youtube is even BETTER! As my tv time is VERY limited, now I get to download those videos onto my Iphone and just view it on my very LIMITED time I had!! LOL..being mom...I watched those videos showing Fourfeetnine, Redmummy, NicoleKiss and KennySia on my phone while pumping milk, while lying on bed waiting my dotter goes to bed,while waiting for DH in the car or in his office...everywhere..haha...this is how crazy I am about these top bloggers in Malaysia...I really feel "so young" like a teenager again..haha..like chasing after idols and stuff..haha...

But honestly, these are what I felt after watching several episodes of Project Alpha:

1. Episode which really strikes me is Ep. 1 Kenny Sia : when he describes how he moved back to Malaysia from Australia despite having a good job there and a girlfriend and then started blogging.

2. Episodess that attracts me is this adventurous and very good-looking travel blogger, Nicolekiss showing and describing her travel adventures in all episodes(I repeatedly watching all her videos...maybe it's been my dream to travel like her while I was young and single..and bet it's all women dream to be good-looking as her too..LOL)

3. Episodes that humbles me(if there's such a word) is watching Fourfeetnine: she is simply fragile(from Ep3 where she goes to the gym), cute, pretty little girl which is really real and truthful(no pretence) .Deep down, I felt she is a strong girl inside. Given a chance (how about when she becomes a mommy haha...bearing child of Tim?) she would be as brave and mighty as the tigress protecting her cub!! ;) For sure..

These are the three bloggers which I truly find inspiring!! Of course, there are also the ever-so-red Redmummy whom I personally met her during one of the event organised by Nuffnang last year.....so yea, Project Alpha makes me get to know her more...as she is quite HUGE in Malay blogging scene...one thing to note, sometimes I find it hard to follow her very Malay style of writing in her blog,very conversational style, which is what makes her blog entertaining and attracts huge Malay followers I think,'cos she speaks their language? Something that clicks me with this Redmummy is the fact that she is a mom and is part of this parenting bloggers mommy whom I personally am inspired and look up to.

Now, I am gonna watch more of the current episodes on Beautiful Nara( the word that introduce his blog as gossip with ethic or in Malay- Gosip dengan berhemah). As well as another daredevil blogger SixthSeal. And lastly another Entertainment Blogger, Budiey.

Wanna check out the Project Alpha episodes yourself? Check it out here.

Cheers!

Jundeco Stickers Contest

Saw this Jundeco Stickers Contest at MomBloggerPlanet.

We are to select stickers design that we like from Jundeco Stickers.

Why, because my girl, KY is a BIG fan of Mickey & Friends and her brother, Shone is another BIG fan of Stars.

(he can even sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars now if you have read my recent milestone update about Shone here).

And,most importantly BOTH of them love glowing stickers!!! So below is my favourite wall stickers design from Jundeco Stickers.

Mickey Mouse & Friends Peel & Stick Removable Wall Border Sticker

Glow in the dark

Code : MMF1009

Measurement : 12cm (Width) x 5 meter (Length) per roll

(picture taken from Jundeco Stickers)

What about you? Any favourite stickers from Jundeco Stickers?

Have your say and join this contest organised by Mombloggerplanet now!

Cheers!

A Special Tribute to a Lovely Lady

Today is the birthday of my aunt, Alicia.

She is a remarkable lady to me.

B'cos of her, I researched on WAHM as it was her goal and dream many years back to be a WAHM. I used to chat with her a lot as I am staying very close to her then during my college years as well as when I first started working .

To reached her goal, she has tried many things, from MLM, home-business in cake-making, hamper delivering to fish cake business. She never stop at anything to reach her goal to achieve work life balance and spend more time with her three children(my cousins).

And right now, she's almost there or I should say quite at it now...working from home in Australia(she finally migrated there for the sake of her children's education).

She's been the pillar of strength for her families. She is also the one who kept the family connected and filled with tradition.

On my wedding she even helped me to prepare those traditional Tang yuan(see picture). I really have to thank her being being my pillar of strength too during those blurry times being a young college student and working adult. She's like a mom and friend to me during those times as I don't get to go back to my hometown dat often then as I am always working during semester break else I'll be travelling or joining camps or etc. Never been a @home kid I supposed.

Now, although I have not been able to see her(I can't display her picture here without her permission! But she is certainly a lovely and gungho lady!) or chat with her as often, but deep down I am sure she's still the forever Alive, Active and Passionate person at Down Under.

I wish her All the BEST of health and May Lady Luck Smiling at her at all times...protecting her and family...and bless them too!

Happy Birthday Aunt Alicia! May my family & I able to visit them in Australia very soon!

Cheers!

What we can do on Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Hi folks,

Have you been seeing pink colors and pink ribbons everywhere now? Fear not, you are NOT Color Blind (lol).

It's just simply 'cos October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! :)

So what can we do on this special pink month?

Below are some ideas I have done and thinking to do. I like to share it with you all:

1. Color your blog pink and have pink ribbons on your blog
2. Conduct self-checks, whether you're male or female.
3. Go for clinical examination/mammogram.
4. Support companies/campaign which aims to raise awareness on Breast Cancer. Some of them are:

a. gin & Jacqie -local handbag

In May, local handbag label gin & Jacqie held a bag print design competition to create breast health awareness. The contest ended in July and the winning design entitled "Love and Faith" by Zuhaili Akmal Ismail is now on sale at Isetan KLCC, Isetan The Gardens , Tangs Pavilion KL and online at www.ginjacqie.com and www.emmagem.com.

Gin & Jacqie's winning entry called Love & Faith.

All profits from the sale of the bag, priced at RM18 each, will be donated to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.

b. Fabric Softener Softlan (applicable for Malaysia only)

Fabric Softener Softlan joins in the fight against breast cancer. They will set aside 10 sen from every sale of the 2L charity bottle this month and proceeds will be going to National Cancer Society of Malaysia, Breast Cancer Welfare Association and National Cancer Institute (Makna).

By the way, I love their Pearl and Almond(orange label) scent. Will stock up more during Oct to support their good cause!

c.Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC)

Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC) initiated the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in 1992 and Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate VP Estee Lauder Companies, and Alexander Penney then editor of Self magazine, developed the pink ribbon, which has become the worldwide symbol of breast health.

There are many activities lined up for the Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Malaysia this year. Please check out the calendar at:

http://www.esteelaudermalaysia.com/bca09/calendar.html

The illuminated KL Tower is Estee Lauder Companies' bid in sending out a strong message on breast cancer awareness.

d. Ryl Designs

(as seen on Shopaholics Den post on Breast Cancer Awareness Month)

Ryl Designs have created a set of Pink Ribbon Collection in their effort of doing their part for the pink ribbon campaign. 50% of all proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.

Here are some sneak peeks into the designs that they have in the collection:

f. AliceWonders.com

AliceWonders.com will be selling a limited collection of handbags, IT's PINKY! exclusively for the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. 10% of the total sales will be donated to NCSM. Check their website to see and grab the marvelous bags!

And join their Got Boobies campaign here to spread awareness on Breast Cancer!

5. Decide and set your mind to Breastfeed your offspring(if you are a mom-to-be or an aspiring mom), support BF( if you are anyone else, be it a dad, a mother-in-law,etc) as studies shows...BREASTFEEDING lower Breast Cancer Risk!

Cheers!