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Shop by brands

2007-07-14T04:25:00.000+08:00

Avent -www.avent.com
Bright bots -www.brightbots.com.au
Lamaze -www.learningcurve.com
Babyfirst -www.babyfirst.co.nz
Safe n Sound -www.safensound.com.my
Evenflo -www.evenflo.com
Tolo -www.tolotoys.com
Fisher price -www.fisher-price.com
Brainy baby -www.brainybaby.com
Valco -www.valcobaby.com
Touchwood cots -www.touchwoodcots.co.nz
Kaloo -www.kaloo.com
Jolly baby -www.jollybaby.com
Angelcare -www.angelcare-monitor.com
Kapoochi -www.kapoochi.com
Baby star -www.babystar.com
Big softies -www.bigsofties.com.au
Maclaren -www.maclarenbaby.com
Dreambaby -www.dreambaby.com.au
Star electronics -www.star-electronics.com
Leap frog -www.leapfrog.com
Safe-t-sleep -www.safetsleep.com
K's kids -www.kskids.com
Tommee Tippee -www.tommeetippee.co.uk
Bertini -www.bertini.com.au
Baby bjorn -www.babybjorn.com
Silly billyz -www.sillybillyz.co.nz
Fuzzibunz -www.fuzzibunz.com
Kushies -www.kushies.com
Noukie's -www.noukies.com
Grobag -www.gro-group.co.uk
Lucky baby -www.lucky-baby.com
Merino kids -www.merinokids.com

Enjoy browsing ya!

Comfort swaddle wrap

2007-07-12T20:59:00.000+08:00

Again, this comfort swaddle wrap is designed to keep a baby feeling snug and secure in their cot.
Made from super soft Australian cotton with a satin trim making them the perfect way to wrap your baby. Love it!

Grabbed photo from : http://www.timeforkids.co.nz

Bug in a rug

2007-07-12T20:44:00.000+08:00

We normally use napkin, cloth, sarung or towel for baby wrap. And its very troublesome cos when you move your baby around, you will end up find them unwrapped. But with this bug in a rug baby wrap, it solves your problem. Isn't it very nice to have this for your love one?

Grabbed photo from : http://www.timeforkids.co.nz

Baby massage

2007-07-12T19:56:00.000+08:00

New born organic massage oil 100ml
(Made with certified organic Jojoba oil - mild and gentle)

Massage can:

reduce crying and help relieve colic
encourage better sleeping
possibly help to boost the immune system

Make sure the room and your hands are warm. Gently stroke any part of your baby's body, using oil if you prefer (baby oil is OK, but don't use aromatherapy oils and avoid nut-based oils such as almond oil)

Grabbed photo from : http://www.timeforkids.co.nz
Grabbed info from : http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/your_kids/babies_massage.shtml

Training pant

2007-07-12T19:42:00.001+08:00

This is a well designed pant of superb quality. It has a great fit, is attractive and comfortable, and built to last.

Easy for little ones to put on and take off with ease by themselves! All the protection you need - but without a lot of bulk.

Stretchy lycra bindings around the legs and tummy for a comfortable and customized fit
Soft polyester knit on the outside and an interior layer of super strong and durable waterproof laminate
Our cozy flannel lining is so soft against a baby’s skin, yet does not prevent the child from feeling the moisture - so that your little one is encouraged to potty train faster!
3 layers of absorbent terry padding right where it counts! Thirsty enough to absorb even a major spill…

I think this is a good one. A friend in oversea will help to buy and I'll tell how good it is after I try it ok?

Grabbed info and photos from : www.bummis.com

Before/After ?

2007-07-12T18:18:00.000+08:00

Body builder muscles fall down with age, agree ?

The unbearable lightness of being (1984)

2007-07-09T02:34:00.000+08:00

There is nothing heavier than compassion. Not even one's own pain weighs so heavy as the pain one feels with someone, for someone, a pain intensified by the imagination and prolonged by a hundred echoes.

And what can life be worth if the first rehearsal for life is life itself?

Necessity, weight, and value are three concepts inextricably bound: only necessity is heavy, and only what is heavy has value.

Gosh! don't you think Milan Kundera is bizarre!

Studio Ghibli

2007-07-09T02:21:00.000+08:00

I don't know why I write this. Maybe because I love Anime and its good to show you what is Studio Ghibli all about. This animated film studio is founded in 1985. The founders are Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. So, go to www.ghibli.jp for more info. Enjoy!

Venice sunset

2007-07-09T01:56:00.000+08:00

Although sunset sounds pretty doleful, gloomy......
But I still have affection for it cos Mr.H is the one who take this down. Love it!

Florence-Venice

2007-07-09T01:45:00.000+08:00

Mr.H loves sunflower a lot. Love this picture.
The sunflower farm is located somewhere in the middle from Florence to Venice.

Howl's Moving Castle

2007-07-08T03:21:00.000+08:00

I seriously fall in love with Miyazaki.

Spirited Away

2007-07-08T03:08:00.000+08:00

This is so cute!

Princess Mononoke

2007-07-08T03:00:00.000+08:00

This one is pretty sad. But don't worry, you will still find it very touching!

Kiki's delivery service

2007-07-08T02:46:00.000+08:00

This is all about Kiki. Here you go

Hayao Miyazaki

2007-07-08T02:08:00.000+08:00

I was chatting with a friend, we were talking about Miyazaki's animated films. Oh well, I love Totoro when I was in secondary time. Will flood everyone here with his films, ok ?

Piano

2007-07-07T21:48:00.000+08:00

I'm not talking about movie 'THE PIANO' (1993) by Jane Campion. In case you don't know what movie is it, then forget it.
What really gets me to this topic is what Dr.Don Beeattie Ph.D, the director for International Beethoven Society has said... " This is the fastest and easiest way I've seen to get anyone started learning to play the piano. "
They called this new funny thing Piano Wizard.

Well, I always wanted to know something new besides the traditional way of learning piano.You know, I used to have very terrified experience of learning piano with a super lousy teacher. But anyhow, thanks to him that I actually got my certificates for Grade 8 in piano and Grade 5 in harp.
So, I'm very excited when I came across this site, introducing Piano Wizard to anyone that love piano.
Quote from: www.playandlearnpiano.com/index1.htm

Traditional piano lessons teach musical notation first. But, most children don't want to wade through the hieroglyphics before they get to play. They want to play now! Piano teachers everywhere are astonished by this new method of teaching children how to play piano....and have them love it!
No more screaming and complaining about piano lessons.
The philosophy of Piano Wizard is "music before theory".
Piano Wizard combines the fun of a video game with the fundamentals of piano lessons. That means your child can sit up to a keyboard today and play anything from Bach to Bon Jovi. What once felt like practice now feels like play.

I'm getting one of this Piano Wizard! Who wants to join me ? By the way, don't bother if you are an adult but wish to learn piano, go ahead and get one.

Info and photos grabbed from :www.playandlearnpiano.com/index1.htm

I hate mosquito

2007-07-07T21:09:00.000+08:00

My aunt spent few thousands to get her house fully covered with mosquito net. I was planning to get one but it seems quite crazy to spend few thousands to prevent mosquito huh ? (But, I got a Reuters sms saying Vietnam, Malaysia raise concerns as dengue fever cases rise in Sountheast Asia.) So scary! I know I'm quite paranoid about mosquito, but something must be done to ease my worries.
Since I do not intend to spend money on the net, so I'll try to get other sources to help solve this problem. There is this home remedy to reduce mosquito bite irritation. What we need to do is to rub the bite with a piece of green papaya. Why papaya? Cos it seeds and meats are made of papain. Wonder what is papain ? Here it is...

Grabbed photo from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain

The papain breaks down the irritating proteins that injected by the mosquito. But, please do not use this home remedy if you have allergy reactions to insects venom. So for time being, I'll have to try this out besides using Zambak ,Mopiko and Mosq Bite. Argh!!!!!!!

Being honest

2007-07-07T01:50:00.000+08:00

Frankly, I don't know what is in her mind. But salute her for what she said. Wonder how generous is her hubby to accept the fact that whole world know the truth. Again, I always believe, honesty is the best policy. You look more confident and sexy when you are being honest. *blek*

Guides on buying toys

2007-07-07T01:36:00.000+08:00

I know some of you might think this is a boring topic. Then don't read! It is meant for mommies out there to choose which appropriate toys to buy for their love one .
Here you go

Birth to 6 months

Crib gyms*
Floor gyms
Activity quilts
Mobiles*
Safety mirrors
Teething toys
Large, interlocking rings or keys
Cloth toys
Soft dolls
Stuffed animals (with short pile fabric)
Musical and chime toys
Rattles

*Remove when baby is five months old or is able to push up on hands and knees.

6 months to 1 year

Balls (1 3/4 inches and larger)
Push-pull toys
Busy boxes
Nesting and stacking toys
Simple shape sorters
Pop-up toys
Soft blocks
Bath toys
Teething toys
Large, interlocking rings or keys
Soft dolls
Stuffed animals (with short pile fabric)
Simple musical instruments
Rattles
Squeeze/squeak toys
Cloth and cardboard picture books

1 year to 2 years

Balls (1 3/4 inches and larger)
Push-pull toys
Ride-on toys (feet-propelled)
Wagons
Backyard gym equipment (infant swing, small slide, small climbing apparatus)
Nesting and stacking toys
Simple shape sorters
Pop-up toys
Blocks
Bath toys
Sandbox/sand toys
Wading pool/water toys
Puzzles with knobs (whole-object pieces)
Stuffed animals (with short pile fabric)
Dolls and baby gear
Play vehicles
Kitchen equipment and gadgets
Play household items (telephone, lawn mower, workbench, shopping cart)
Playhouse
Child-sized table and chairs
Non-toxic art supplies (large crayons and coloring books, clay, finger-paints)
Musical instruments
Cardboard picture books, pop-up books

2 years to 3 years

Balls (1 3/4 inches and larger)
Backyard gym equipment (swing, small slide, small climbing apparatus)
Building blocks and building systems
Blocks with letters and numbers
Wading pool/water toys
Puzzles with knobs (whole-object pieces that fit into simple scenes)
Dolls that can be bathed, fed and diapered
Dress-up clothes and accessories
Hand- and finger-puppets
Kitchen equipment and gadgets
Play household items (telephone, lawn mower, workbench, shopping cart)
Non-toxic art supplies (crayons and coloring books, clay, finger-paints, sidewalk chalk)
Child-sized table and chairs
Play scenes (e.g., farm, airport) with figures and accessories
Sandbox/sand toys
Tricycle and helmet
Play vehicles
Wagon
Shape sorters
Playhouse
Storybooks
Stuffed animals

3 years to 6 years

Tricycle and helmet
Bicycle and helmet
Backyard gym equipment
Construction toys
Lacing and threading sets
Puzzles (10-20 pieces)
Stuffed animals
Dolls and doll clothes
Dress-up clothes and accessories
Props for make-believe play
Play vehicles
Hand- and finger-puppets
Play scenes with figures and accessories
Tape player and tapes
Non-toxic art supplies (safety scissors, construction paper, crayons)
Simple board games; word and matching games
Storybooks

6 years to 9 years

Complex gym equipment
Bicycle and helmet
Ice or roller skates/roller blades and protective gear
Sporting equipment (baseball glove, hockey stick, tennis racket) and protective gear
Simple swimming equipment
Stilts
Pogo sticks
Jump ropes
Construction toys
Jigsaw puzzles, including three-dimensional puzzles
Fashion/career dolls
Puppets, marionettes and theaters
Doll houses and furnishings
Action figures
Paper dolls
Science sets
Model kits
Craft kits
Magic sets
Art supplies
Tabletop sports
Video games
Electronic games
Board games
Tape player and tapes
Books (children's classics, fairy tales)

9 years to 12 years

Sports equipment and protective gear
Bicycle and helmet
Ice or roller skates/in-line skates and protective gear
Advanced construction sets
Jigsaw puzzles, including three-dimensional puzzles
Puppets, marionettes and theaters
Remote control vehicles
Model kits
Science kits
Magic sets
Craft and handiwork kits
Art supplies
Playing cards
Board games
Chess, checkers, dominoes and other strategy games
Tabletop sports
Video games
Electronic games
Electric trains
Musical instruments
Books (biography, mystery, adventure, science fiction)

Grabbed info from :http://family.go.com/parenting/article-196471-Age-By-Age-Toy-Buying-Guide-t/1

Bra-less

2007-07-07T00:50:00.000+08:00

Do you think bra is a necessity to all woman ? There are many studies show that bra-less is something good for health. We usually think only mat salleh don't like wearing bra, but it is quite rare to know an Asian that don't wear it. I came across a website which I think is good to read. Go ahead and read it. www.antibra.com

Photos and info grabbed from: www.antibra.com

Anti-aging juice

2007-07-07T00:04:00.000+08:00

You see a lot of anti-aging products selling like hot cake in market. I'm sure you are one of them who spend your hard earn money to buy those, regardless of whether you are a man or woman.
But I think you need to internally clean yourself before you start applying those cream on your face. Why not give yourself a nice anti-aging juice to kick off the wrinkles, dullness, pigmentations of your skin, worst with more white hairs, osteoporosis and etc. I used to stay up while everyone is sleeping, and I looked really old compared to others my age. So this is one of my favorite juice which help me to stay young! Here you go

100g Broccoli
1/2 Carrot
1/2 Red Apple
1/4 Lemon
100cc Mineral Water
1tsp Sugar ( Up to you whether to put sugar or not )

1)Rinse and cut broccoli & carrot into small pieces.
2)Peel and core the red apple. Rinse and cut into small pieces.
3)Blend the broccoli, carrot, red apple together with lemon juice, mineral water and sugar.

Hey, why broccoli ? Cos it is high in vitamin C and soluble fiber and contains of multiple nutrients with potent anti cancer properties.

Hope you like it!

Sexy Greek Salad

2007-07-06T20:02:00.000+08:00

We know ladies love salad when they are in slimming process. Or those health conscious people love salad as well. How you gonna become sexier while taking yummy salad ? This is one of my favorite Greek Salad ( Why Greek ? cos we have Feta cheese in it ) that for sure I must eat once a week. Here you go

3 Tomotoes
1 Bell Pepper
1/2 Onion
4oz Feta Cheese

Dressing ( Must mix well )
3tsp White Vinegar
2tsp Olive Oil
1tsp Sugar
1/2tsp Salt ( Preferably Sea Salt or Bamboo Salt )

1)Peel the onion. Rinse and shred.
2)Cut the bell pepper in half. Remove the seed and stem. Rinse and cut into strips.
3)Rinse the tomatoes. Remove the stems and cut into pieces.
4)Dice the cheese thickly. Keep it refrigerated.
5)Put onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and Feta cheese into bowl. Pour the dressing on top and mix it well. Refrigerate for 10mins before serving.

Try this sexy Greek Salad ! You'll love it!

Jurlique=Queen of Natural

2007-07-06T01:16:00.000+08:00

Lately I've been attracted to natural skin care products. And I found this queen. Their tag line is, Why organic ? Because your skin eats too ! Sounds sexy huh ?
They claimed themselves as the purest skincare on earth. I was really tempted to try, so I went to MV to get a trial pack. For your info, this is not cheap skincare. Again, one of the reason I trust it is a queen product cos Nicole Kidman,Gwyneth Paltrow and Katie Holmes use it too! Don't believe me? Read here http://www.indulgemagazine.com/spas040506.htm

Rosewater Freshener ( Nicole Kidman's fav )
Herban Recovery Gel
Foaming Facial Cleanser

Above are the products that I've tried. Feel good about it and shows excellent results. The only minus point is the foaming facial cleanser, it is good but you may not get used to the smell. But, most important you know you just put the purest thing on your face and your skin is eating it happily. Rosewater Freshener has best best smell of all . Give it a try!

Grabbed photo from : www.jurlique.com

Chilies heat up your sex life

2007-07-06T00:46:00.000+08:00

To own a reputable restaurant is not easy. First, you must have the capability to cook. You know what you gonna sell to those picky eaters out there. Guess, you need to have precious own recipe which you can't retrieve to others.
Chilies recipe is not a bad idea cos it heat up your sex life due to capsaicin.

The active principal that causes the heat in chile peppers is crystalline alkaloid generically called Capsaicin. It is indeed a feel good chemical for your brain. Besides, it stimulates nerve endings and raise heart rate. So make sure you wash your hand properly the next time you chop chilies yourself. And I'm sure you'll make good profit to have all chilies recipe in your restaurant.

Grabbed photo from :http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/capsaicin.asp

Dream of Africa

2007-07-05T23:14:00.000+08:00

Africa, heaven place for animals to live in. Just love this picture!
Grabbed photo from :www.allposters.com

This is better than M.F slimming ad

2007-07-05T22:45:00.000+08:00

Fernando Botero is such a talented art master. You agree? I think this artwork can makes fat and clumsy woman goes crazy. At least, it applies to me.

Grabbed photo from :www.allposters.com

Yum Cha

2007-07-05T22:14:00.000+08:00

Our culture is all about yum cha. You will notice everyone from different walks of life love yum cha a lot. We usually yum cha at mamak stall or kopitiam. If you are bored with such places, well there are many other choices too. The only thing is you have to pay a little extra to get such cool environment. A good friend of mine is in Paris enjoying yum cha at most of the open air cafe. How I wish I were there to enjoy such luxury. Dream to have a session of yum cha with someone I love at this places.

Grabbed photo from :www.allposters.com

Reminds me of Titanic

2007-07-05T20:55:00.000+08:00

This picture reminds me of Titanic. Couples love Titanic movie a lot. Do you ?
Grabbed photo from : www.sideshowworld.com/SSA-32.html

Sleeping naked

2007-07-05T19:20:00.001+08:00

Sleeping naked makes you feel more comfortable and good for health. The more you relax, the more you sleep well and your body regenerate to build up more energy for the day ahead.
Of cos it depends on whether you are fit to sleep naked.

Grabbed photo from :www.andreiacris.com

Safe shoes for preggie

2007-07-05T19:04:00.000+08:00

Recent independent studies have found that Earth shoes reduce lower heel pressure as the weight is more evenly dispersed over a wider base so all Mums-to-be can avoid developing Metarsalgia, Morton's Neuroma, Hammertoe and Heel Spurs by wearing these unique Negative Heel Technology shoes.

Info grabbed from :www.lovethoseshoes.com/.../Earth/Pregnancy.asp

When we grow old

2007-07-05T18:51:00.001+08:00

I hope we still hold each other when we are old. We'll walk through all the obstacles that we face. Even I might look clumsy and overweight. I still believe you'll stay beside me as long as you can.

Guides on how to put safety belt for preggie

2007-07-05T16:10:00.001+08:00

Grabbed photo from: www.800bucklup.org/parent/pregnant.html

Does man look sexy if they got pregnant ?

2007-07-05T16:03:00.000+08:00

Grabbed photo from : www.organictv.clara.co.uk/pregnant.jpg

This is so sexy

2007-07-05T15:49:00.000+08:00

Yah, I love this movie a lot. I've watched this for more than 5 times and Ashton Kutcher is definitely one of those sexiest creature on earth.
Memorable quote from this movie : Honestly, if you are not willing to sound stupid, you don't deserve to be in love.
Cool rite ?

Dengue

2007-07-05T12:18:00.000+08:00

Cases of dengue in my area have become more and more serious. You can see a lot of Kementarian Kesihatan people come to do regular check up. It worries me.
Now, what concern most is to know exactly the symptoms of it.

(http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/d/dengue_fever/symptoms.htm)
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dengue fever includes the 21 symptoms listed below:

High fever - up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
Severe headache
Retro-orbital pain - pain behind the eye
Severe joint pains
Muscle pains
Muscle aches
Swollen lymph nodes
General weakness
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Children get non-typical symptoms
Fever
Weakness
Prostration
Severe headache
Pain behind the eyes
Severe muscle pain
Slowed heart rate
Enlarge lymph nodes
Maculopapular rash

God bless!

Apple + Milk= Sexy White

2007-07-04T21:57:00.000+08:00

I spend a lot of money buying skin care products to become the fairest princess of all. It is either I waste the money to get poor results or I can't afford to buy it. You know, Asian woman tends to have the urge to buy any skin care that comes with the feature of "whitening".
After many rounds of buying, trying and testing the products, I found myself a good yet affordable regime to help whiten off my stubborn pigmentation and gives better whitening and moisturizing effects. I have tried it many times and surprise!! I guess I'm about to say goodbye to Mr&Mrs P (pigmentation) Here you go:

One Apple
1/2 Cup milk
Facial cotton buds

1)Rinse and core the apple. Blend in a blender with milk.
2)Soak cotton buds in the apple-milk mixture.
3)Cleanse the face with the cotton buds.
4)Rinse with water

I'll disclose which kind of apples and milk that I use in next post! hehe. Happy trying gals!

Simply sexy by saying good morning

2007-07-04T13:02:00.001+08:00

Well, how often do you wish someone good morning ? I can't expect someone to wish me if I don't do so. A simple good morning will make u look real sexy. Why so ?
Remember Robin William's- "Good Morning, Vietnam!" (1987). Don't you think he is so sexy in that movie when he says good morning ?
A simple wishes will make your day! Try it, man! Trust me, you will be happier when you do so.