Are You Moist Enough?

Hi folks!

Are You Moist Enough?

Have you ever seen heels like this?

I dreaded looking at heels like this!!! It can not only cause such a pain when it get in touch with water, it can be such an "unsightly" pain and imperfect match with a pair of lovely gold Jimmy Choo sandal like this:

Why would women suffer such a pain?

We ought to take a better care of our heels or to be more precise our Whole Body!

My heels are currently picture in this form below:

 

I am taking all the measures to protect it and keep it moisturized every single day by applying generous amount of vaseline lotion on my feet after shower everyday!! 

Vaseline has been the brand I trusted since my teens! I am sure everyone remembers this trusty tub below:

I am carrying this everywhere I go. It helped a lot for my lips, my skin and especially on my heels!

And yea, I am doing this not only to my heels alone. Working in an air-conditioned office everyday can really make our skin lose the moisture and glow!

Therefore, it's very important to keep our skin moisture too! 

When I was traveling Down Under, I am amazed to find not only a bottle of  hand wash in every washing area but a bottle of hand lotion too! They make it so convenient for everyone to keep their hand and skin moisturised! 

I am learning from them. Now in my office you will find a bottle of Vaseline(yes they come in new design not just in tub anymore!!!) which I diligently apply every morning as well as after I wash my hand to keep my hand moisturized.

And being born in a tropical country like Malaysia, we, Malaysians are blessed with sunny weather and lovely places to go about with our family and friends!

So the more important it is to take proper care to ensure our skin stay amazing (like a baby if possible..haha). 

Prevention is better than cure!

I am making it a habitual rites to apply lotions on my Body! How about you? What is your trusted rituals to take care of your skin and body? Do you go for massage and spa frequently?

Let's share!

Cheers!

Happy Merdeka Day and ...

Hi folks,

 

Tomorrow will be Malaysia 53th Birthday!

 

Hereby I like to wish my country a Happy Merdeka Day and may we prosper in strength, morality and integrity besides having a stable and robust economy :)

 

And for those of you who did not take leave(chosen or not a chosen decision, some profesion like doctors, restaurant owner, etc just have to keep open even though majority all in holiday mood...)

 

BUT..we have a choice...to enjoy a working Monday and look forward for a restful and happy holiday tomorrow!

 

Cheers and have a Cheerful Monday folks!

Farewell Nana...

Nana is my first few friends in the co. I joined this yr. Always jovial, positive & encouraging. She's heading back to Sarawak, wish her all d Best& good news alwiz! ;) KIT!

Cute Caterpillar made from tissue

In our playgroup, we made this using straw, stick, tissue, marker, glue and a real leaf ;)

Organic workshop for parents, Sept 19, 2010

Hi folks,

Saw this interesting workshop for parents from Parenthots! 

Organiser: Woods Macrobiotics

Workshop title: Raising Healthy Babies & Children for parents and parents-to-be.

Talks conducted by:

• Environmentalist June Kalim (Macrobiotic pregnancy and childcare)
• Environmental scientist Lim Da Vid (Nurturing healthy and happy children)
• Owner of Fit for 2 cafe
• Fitness guru Debbra Lee (Pregnancy fitness)
• Infant massage instructor Angela Kong Ai Sun (Baby massage)
• Distributor of Innertalk music therapy CDs Yan Sow Lim (Life begins in the womb)
• Yoga instructor Florence Thomas (Pregnancy yoga)
• Aromatherapist Irene Thian (Feet treat for mothers-to-be and safe oils for use in pregnancy)
• Natural baby care advisor of Living Options Adeline Shak (Organic babycare products)

Date: Sept 19, from 10am-5pm at Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Fee: RM80 (inclusive of macrobiotic organic lunch and organic tea break)

 

For enquiries, call (03) 2287-0959 or email info@macrobiotics-malaysia.com.

 

Cheers!

Thinking and Praying for others

Hi folks!

 

Are you thinking and praying for others everyday?

 

I am often marvelled and believe the power of prayer.

 

More often than not, we are very blessed and many times we might not realised that we are in the prayers of someone daily.

 

For e.g., when I see my mil doing her daily morning and night prayer, I realised that what is she praying is ALWAYS for the safety and good health of her family members.

 

Same goes for my dad....recently my whole family was in rows of virus attacks...from flu, conjunctivitis and now stubborn coughing.....phew...and y'day my sis told me that my dad is going to a temple to pray for our good health.

 

How touched! It reminds me that we are indeed often in the thought and prayer of someone. Therefore the more we should be good and make the Best we can in life and of course pray for others too.....a heartwarming, good energy cycle :)

 

So..I like to pray for the peace and harmony of thoughts and action in our lives daily....

 

 

CHeers to a inspiring and fruitful day!

 

 

Playhouse Disney Countdown to Hari Raya, Sep 6, 2010 onwards!

Hi folks!

Playhouse Disney is having special feature this Raya!  

 

Each day of the week at 9.30am, from September 6 to 10, Monday to Friday,Playhouse Disney (Astro Channel 613) will be featuring a series of color-themed episodes associating preschoolers' favorite Mickey Mouse Clubhouse character to a particular color – red for Mickey Mouse, pink for Minnie Mouse, yellow for Pluto, blue for Donald and purple for Daisy.  

 

And on September 11 and 12, Saturday and Sunday, these colours get together for a rainbow weekend to delight the little ones!  On top of that, families can gather together and have fun creating adorable Raya invites, green packets, and decorating the home with a list of other cool Mickey Mouse Clubhouse decoratives from www.playhousedisney-asia.com (just click on the "Celebration Center" button in the website!).

Have fun with these episodes during Raya season!

 

Cheers!

My thoughts on my mother-in-law

Hi folks!

How has your relationship been with your in-law?

I have been staying with my in-law for the first year of marriage, can be said as if on-the-job training on how to be a new wife to my hubby, learning the habits, likes and dislikes of the family.

To be frank even though I faced some challenges in breastfeeding with my mil at initial stage, I am glad I persevered and now she is ever-positive about bf and never question my second attempt with my son.

Now, why the sudden thought about mil? Cos my younger sis who has just given birth 10 days ago...her mil did not get to see her first grandson in time. She supposed to travel to KL last weekend to visit them but alas her illness got ahead of her and there's no chance for my little nephew to be pampered for a moment by his grandma. This sadden my sis a lot and create such impact on me.

No matter how the clashes would be, they are the one who brought up our hubby and we should cherish hem while they are still alive... A reminder to myself..

Cheers to all goody in-law!

An Unhurried Sunday

Prince & I finish with breakfast while the King & Princess still in zzz-land..

Parenthood Expo @ MVEC,20th to 22nd August 2010

Hi folks!

Parenthood Expo is on @ MVEC from 20th to 22nd August 2010!!

Will u be heading to Midvalley this weekend?

Here's one of the many tenants who are having great promotion during this event! Check them out if you are there! Have a fruitful weekend!

Cheers!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Come visit our booth #B84, Hall 2 - Parenthood Expo 2010, Level 3, Midvalley Exhibition Centre from 20th to 22nd August 2010   Dear Valued Customers and members, Kindly be informed that Nurturing Concepts Sdn Bhd and our brands -- MLO & Susuibu.com will be at Booth # B84, Parenthood Expo 2010 at Level 3, Midvalley Exhibition Centre from 20th (Friday) - 22nd (Sunday) August 2010. Time : 10:30am - 9:00pm Admission : Entrance is FREE There are loads of fun-filled activities planned during the 3 days by the organiser. We are even organising some exciting contests for you! Check out the programme details on http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/6PE2010/programme.html. So, come drop by one of Malaysia's largest Parenting Expo! Drop by our booth, meet our team and grab the discounts and promotions offered! There are additional discounts for Maybank Credit Card Holders! PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE ATTACHED FILE FOR THE ITEMS ON PROMO. Here's a sneak peek of the specials: - Register for our Susuibu.com International Lactation Conference 2010 5th to 7th October 2010 and qualify for the SILC Contest! Grand Prize worth RM 1699 to be won! - MLO range of products @ 20% discount for ALL products! - Attractive Breastpump packages and offers with FREE gifts -- ONLY during Parenthood Expo!! Spectra 3 Extravaganza set at Only RM 527 (usual price RM 620.00) !! - Baby Slings, Pouch, Baby Softpack Carriers are at 10-15% discounts (Brands: Little Pods, Mamapatch & Pognea Carrier) - Cloth Diapers (Lunatots, Autumnz) @ more than 20% discount - Milkmaid tea, Joy Angel range @ 10-20% discounts - GREEN products at attractive prices! - We are also featuring a special Nurturing Chair - a nursing glider chair which will be featured during the expo retailing @ RM1299 and 1699 respectively @ 20% discounts. FREE side table worth RM100 and back support pillow for Maybank Credit Card Holders with any bookings made during the expo period! - and much more!! For those who can't make it to the expo, not to worry! Our showrooms/retails outlets at Bangi, Wangsa Maju & Seri Kembangan are open as usual with Mega Sale offers until 16th September. However, Parenthood Expo special offers are not applicable at our showrooms. So, what are you waiting for? See you at the Expo!     Warmly, MLO team

Nourishing Noodle

Added wolfberry, red dates, miso paste, mushroom,soybean sheet,mushroom ball,lettuce, and wakame strips..oh ya and soy noodle..yummy...

Homework

After 1/2 year at nursery, KY starts to have daily homework, so Shone follow suit, doing his so-call"homework" together :)

KIKO Warehouse Sale, 16 to 22 August 2010

Hi folks,

 

Check out this Sales :)

 

16 to 22 August 2010

KIKO Warehouse Sale

 

Products Offered

Kidswear (Age 1 – 14)

 

Location (Tel: 603 8068 8888)

KIKO Garments Sdn Bhd

No. 1 Jalan Industri PBP13

Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong

47100 Puchong

Selangor Daru Ehsan

Malaysia

Happy Food

Hi folks,

 

What food makes you happy? For me, besides a bowl of salad, fruits and nuts, anothe pick-me-up food would be ICE-CREAM :)

 

I feel ice-cream is a "happy" food. I associate ice-cream with joy 'cos when we were young, we only have ice-cream as a treats, and the memories that comes along while eating ice-cream is nothing but laughter and joy..

 

My ex-colleagues would know me by now that whenever I need a pick-me-up and whenever we have any gatherings at Pizza Hut, Mc Donald, Secret Recipes or Japanese/Italian Restaurant, I would never forget to order an ice-cream :D

 

How about you? What is your happy food?

 

Need a pick-me-up today? Get yourself an ice-cream today :)

 

Cheers!

Water & Makan Fun Time with Friends

I cooked Vegetarian Bak Kut Teh to serve my 20+ guest(incl. Kids). Fuss free, yummy & plenty time to mingle around rather than slaving in the kitchen all d time ;)

Delicious & Healthy Cake

Baked by my neighbor using walnut, wholemeal flour, olive oil & raisins, brown sugar.. Very yummy & healthy :)

Healthy Dim Sum @ MyVege

Nice Food, Cosy and Kids-friendly eatery located at Bandar Puteri Puchong.

我的素食 MyVegetarian

 

No.31G, Jalan Puteri 5/20,
     Bandar Puteri Puchong,
     47100 Puchong, Selangor.
     TEL: 03-8062 1777

http://www.myvegetarian.my/

Playhouse Disney Celebrates Merdeka Day with Arts & Crafts Specials!

Hi folks!

 

This 31 Aug would be Malaysia National Day!!

And Playhouse Disney is dedicating its an entire week filled with art & craft activities on Playhouse Disney (Astro Channel 613) to celebrate Malaysia's 53^rd National Day! 

 

First, catch the season two premiere of Chloe's Closet from August 30 to September 3, Monday to Friday at 4.00pm and see how Chloe is able to teach your preschoolers various art-related theories like shapes, sequencing, measurement and patterns!

Right after each episode of Chloe's Closet, the little ones will be able to catch the premiere of the made-in-Malaysia short-form series, Craft My Day! 

 

Wow!! This latest Playhouse Disney short-form series teaches preschoolers simple art & craft activities like hand-painting, making a mask or even 'building' a cardboard toy car! 

 

After each episode of Craft My Day, we can log on to www.playhousedisney-asia.com to download detailed instructions and get creative at home!

Another fun thing to do indoor with our kids!

Enjoy...and have a good weekend everyone!

 

Cheers!

WORLD Breastfeeding Week,August 1 to August 7

Hi folks!

 

I know I am a bit late here. Do you know WORLD Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated every August 1 to August 7 since year 1991?

 

And I am delighted to find there are a lot of articles on Breastfeeding lately.

 

In TheStar Online here, it talks about breastmilk as the Baby Best Food.

 

Here's the extract of what shared by my kids' Paediatrician, Dr Koe Swee Lee, who is also a Lactation Consultant.

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Paediatrician Dr Koe Swee Lee explains, "Young girls (those days) grew up seeing their mothers, aunties, and neighbours breastfeed, but nowadays, a lot of young women grow up without seeing their mothers breastfeed."

 

Dr Koe Swee Lee (picture above) tries to make it as simple and natural as possible when she teaches new mothers how to breastfeed. In this picture(above from TheStar Online), she demonstrates the correct way to hold a baby while breastfeeding.

 

Today, the difference is if women don't learn from their mothers the skills to nurse, they can now learn them from their own reading, lactation consultants, or even some nurses.

Dr Koe tries to make it as simple and natural as possible when she teaches new mothers how to breastfeed. "If a mother wants to breastfeed, she needs to remember only three things: feed early, feed frequently, and feed properly," she says.

 

And while I am writing this, my younger sister will be delivering her child now(via c-section). I hope she will also experience an enjoyable breastfeeding journey with her child just like I did. (Yep, my  2 yr + son is still on breastmilk at night.I have reach my own mild Go for Gold attempt! Yey...and now waiting to weaned him naturally....)

 

CHeers to Breastfeeding mom and dad(yep, dad play an important role too!).

The start of Fasting Month

Hi folks,

To all my Muslim friends, today is the first day of Ramadan(the ninth month of the Islamic calendar) and the first day of fasting month.

From wikipedia

It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn until sunset. Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility and spirituality and is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God (Arabic: الله‎, trans: Allah) and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.

I personally feel that fasting is a good way to train ourselves to become tougher physically and mentally. Imagine if there's any event happened that requires us to abstain for food and drink for a period of time. Those who have been trained to fast, I believe would be able to cope better to such situation. Besides the goodness it has on our health(detox) if done properly.

And, I also like the way that it is a month to ask for forgiveness for past mistakes. A good chance to reflect, forgive and forget.

So hereby, I like to seek the forgiveness not only from my Muslim friends, but for any soul and beings which I have offended one way or another. (By the way, today is the second day of Ghost Month for Chinese.)

Cheers to a month of reflection and betterment!

Photobook 40 % Discount & Free Shipping! (ends 31 Aug 2010)

Hi folks,

 

Saw this promotion...sharing it with you all :)

 

Happy Photobooking! Cheers!

Enjoy discount and delivery at no extra cost.

 

Mom n Bro BD

Hi folks!
>

> Last Sat morng, had 2 event on, not wanting to miss any1, I bought cupcake @Family Day& bring over2celeb with my mom n bro.

> Today is my mom actual BD, Happy Birthday mom!And y'day was my younger brother's BD,Happy Birthday Bro., May u discover ur dream and realised it too!
>

Fun Time@Parenthots Family Day!

World Breastfeeding Week Breast Pump Sale, 2 August to 5 September 2010

Hi folks,

 

Saw this at sns website!

 

Cheers to Breastfeeding!

 

 

 

 

 

World Breastfeeding Week Breast Pump Sale

2 August to 5 September 2010

 

2 to 7 August 2010: World Breastfeeding Week Breast Pump Sale (store pick up & cash and carry only)

3 August – 5 September 2010: Merdeka Promotion

 

Spectra Breast Pump

Spectra 3 Electric Breast Pump + Extra Breastshield Set — RM338.00

Spectra 7 Breast Pump + Extra Breastshield Set — RM448.00

 

Breast Pump Package (RM12 Cash Back If Cash And Carry From Store)

Spectra 3 breast pump PRO Mom Set A + Free 8 Bumble Bee Bottles — RM537.00

Spectra 7 breast pump PRO Mom Set A + 8 Bumble Bee Bottles — RM673.00

Spectra 3 breast pump PRO Mom Set B + Free 8 Bumble Bee Bottles — RM527.00

Spectra 7 breast pump PRO Mom Set B + Free 8 Bumble Bottles — RM663.00

Spectra 3 breast pump Bubbly Joy backpack set — RM558.00

Spectra 7 breast pump Bubbly Joy backpack set — RM669.00

Ameda Breast Pump City Style Package — RM899.00

Ameda Lactaline Personal Breast Pump Pro Mom Smart Pack Set A — RM929.00

Ameda Breast Pump Bubbly Joy Set — RM936.00

Ameda Lactaline Personal Breast Pump Pro Mom Smart Pack Set B — RM919.00

UniMOM Forte Bubbly Joy backpack set — RM570.00

Ardo Calypso Gentle Breast Pump Backpack Set A — RM1,028.00

Ardo Calypso Gentle Breast Pump Bubby Joy Backpack Set — RM1,004.00

Ardo Calypso Gentle Breast Pump Backpack Set B — RM1,013.00

Ardo Calypso Gentle Breast Pump City Style Package — RM991.00

Medela MiniElectric breast pump Special Set — RM475.20

Medela MiniElectric Breast Pump + City Style set + Purelan + 2 Medela Bottles– RM568.00

Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump + City Style Bag set + Purelan — RM849.00

Medela Harmony + City Style Bag set + Purelan + 2 Medela bottles — RM368.00

 

Location

2552A 1st Floor

Persiaran Raja Muda Musa

41100 Klang

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

www.enjoybreastfeed.com

Universal Dashboard Mount 55% OFF for sns readers

Hi folks,

 

Saw this new gadget-stuff..

 

This is really cool design..very practical!

 

Check it out guys!

 

(Info below from http://www.shoppingnsales.com/2010/08/04/sns-special-universal-dashboard-mount-55-off/)

Did you ever wish that you could have your phone or GPS at eye level when driving? Do you dump your blackberry on the passenger seat when you get into your car? Ever feel frustrated … when you start your journey and while driving the phone starts ringing, and you have to rummage through your bag? Or frantically search the mess on your passenger seat only to miss your call?

We've got a cool solution for you. GPS Bay has engineered a Universal Dashboard Mount (UDM) that can be easily place on the "dashboard" (yes the dashboard, not the windscreen) of your car. The UDM has the flexibility to fit ALL models of GPS, ALL phones (including your iPhone and Blackberry) and even your Smart Tag.

It requires no tools for installation; no engineering degree to resize it, it's neat, it's fashionable and it sticks easily on your car dashboard. You do not need to worry about mounts falling off your windscreen or using two-way tape to glue your mounts to the windscreen or just having any unsightly device hanging on your windscreen. 

Now you can easily fit any of your devices onto the UDM when you get into your car and access, read, and make a call easily when you drive.

GPS Bay is offering all shoppingNsales readers an amazing 55% discount off the retail price.

Currently retailing at RM78, but as shoppingNsales reader you only pay RM35!!! What a bargain!

Available for a limited time only,

1. Visit http://estore.gpsbay.com/

2. Choose the Universal Dashboard Mount

3. Finally enter the code "SSUDM" to enjoy the 55% discount!!!

Grab it now for yourself, your friends and your family!!!

 

 *Take note that delivery charges are RM10 for Peninsula Malaysia and RM15 for East Malaysia.