Every Woman Should Get The Mamonde Creamy Tint Color Balm

10 / 9 / 19

Ever since a dear friend gifted me a Mamonde Creamy Tint Color Balm a few months ago, I was hooked. I love the intense color and the creamy velvety texture of this lip balm. She took out a handful of this lipstick in different shades and handed me a No. 20 Red Pepper which is red with a tinge of earthy tone. She thinks it suits my skin colour and she is absolutely right!

I am not a fan of matte lipsticks because I find that they make my lips dry but let me tell you this. Mamonde Creamy Tint Color Balm does not leave my lips feeling cakey and dry. This cute little crayon type lipstick glides smoothly on my lips and the color is very lasting.

So when I was in Seoul, I searched everywhere for these Mamonde lip balm. I find it strange that there are not many Mamonde shops in Myeongdong or other areas. I see Missha, Etude House, Skinfood and Innisfree everywhere but not Mamonde. On the last day of our shopping, we finally found the Mamonde stand-alone store in one of the streets in Myeongdong. We were so happy and started to load up our baskets with lip balms and skincare.

We bought different shades as gifts for friends. Of course, this lip balm is available in Malaysia (Mamonde stores or selected Watsons outlet) but it is half the price in Seoul. I cannot wait to try on other shades and I just saw that they have come out with a few new shades called Red Brownie and Chilli Pepper. Check them out here.

If you cannot live without lipsticks like moi, I suggest that you give this a try. You can buy the Mamonde Creamy Tint Color Balm from Watsons or Althea.

Are You Getting Ready For Mid-Autumn Festival?

7 / 29 / 19

I just saw some lanterns being sold at a shop in my neighbourhood. Wow, this means that the Mid-Autumn festival is around the corner. This festival is also known as the Mooncake Festival or Lantern Festival. Every year it falls on the 15th day of 8th month on the lunar calendar. The Mid-Autumn Festival is about giving thanks for abundance and for joyful reunions with loved ones.

Many Chinese celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by visiting family and close friends, casually chatting under the moonlight while enjoying tea and mooncakes. It is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. When growing up, the Mooncake Festival was my second favourite festivals after the Chinese New Year of course. I looked forward to this celebration as we would always go to my aunt’s house to celebrate. My siblings, cousins and I will be playing with our lanterns and lighting candles on the gate, around the flower pots and the floor. The adults will be sitting around the table, eating mooncakes, baby taros, pomelos and water caltrop, a kind of water chestnut that is in the shape of a bull’s head. It was so much fun.

On the weeks leading to the Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be mooncakes for sale in many places such as Bing Liang Bakery. Business people would dutifully gift boxes of mooncakes, which range from the classic to the contemporary to clients and families would buy their favourites for their own Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

Gifting mooncakes is one of the hallmark traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia. Every year mooncake makers outdo themselves by churning out delicious pastries with beautiful packaging.

Shopping for mooncake gifts is a big event for the Chinese and this tradition never goes out of fashion. So have you done up a list to gift your friends and families some delectable mooncakes?

The Perfect Gift For Women

5 / 6 / 19

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a special woman in your life? If you are, here is a tip. You can never go wrong with a beautiful piece of jewelry. Having said that, there are so many options out there and choosing the right piece can be a challenge. Luckily, it does not have to be. With a little work and a few smart tips, anyone can find the perfect necklace that is sure to be a hit with any woman. Here are a few tips about necklace styles and choosing the perfect necklace for any woman in your life.

From strands of pearls, birthstone necklace to lengthy chains to statement pieces, there a wide range of necklaces styles to choose from. Some necklace styles are self-explanatory, like strands of classic pearls. Others are less so. A statement necklace is usually one with large stones, diamonds, or other accents. It hangs at a mid-length and not as short as a choker, but also is not long like a chain or a necklace designed for layering.

A piece of personalized jewelry like a name necklace is another great gift choice. These aesthetically-designed name necklaces can never go out of style. It also makes her feel special because of the engraved name. The best place to shop for engraved jewelry is at www.getnamenecklace.com. This online jewelry store has a wide range of beautiful name necklaces that are perfect for Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Christmas or any special occasions. Personalized necklaces show her that you really care and that you took time to plan out the gift you are giving her.

Another style of necklace that makes a nice gift is a Custom Lucky Necklace. A horseshoe-shaped necklace is great for bringing good luck. It is casual as an everyday accessory and its personal elements add something special to any outfit.

Choosing a necklace that will fit a woman’s personal style is a great way to show that you took the time to consider what she would like the most.

A Nice Lil Surprise

1 / 17 / 19

When I got home from work 2 days ago, I was so surprised to see these gifts.

They were from my bestie. She knows that I eat strawberries and love little green plants. The cute plant is actually grown from seeds of dragonfruit and needs very little water and sun. The pears are for my family of course. I love getting surprises. Who doesn’t eh?

DIY Snack Bouquet For Birthday

12 / 13 / 18

My friend, Annie asked me if I could create a snack bouquet for her husband’s birthday. I have never tried making one before and I was afraid that I may not make one that is up to her expectation. She told me to give it a try and gave me a list of snacks that her husband likes to eat. Here’s what I got – Thumbs peanuts, chocolates and Hacks sweets.

I used kraft paper to wrap the bouquet and secured it with a burlap ribbon. Boy, it was not as easy as it looks as the peanut bags are kinda bulky. Hubs used a cardboard to do a cone shape so that the base is heavy enough to withstand all the snacks on top.

What do you think of this DIY Snack Bouquet for birthday?

Christmas Gift Ideas For Keto Friends & Family

12 / 6 / 1812 / 7 / 18

The holiday season is upon us. It’s not too early to start shopping for gifts for your friends and loved ones. In case you have someone who is following the keto way of eating in your Christmas shopping list (hint hint), I have some keto gift ideas that may be useful :-

1) Yummy Keto by Charine

This online shop has a range of keto food products such as Keto bread mix, keto cake mix, keto sauces and more. Your keto friends are going to love you because they can now try their hands at baking keto bread and cakes. You can purchase a few items from Yummy by Charine and make a gift basket this Christmas.

Keto Devil’s Curry Sauce and Keto Caprese Sause

Pork Rinds. Satisfying and crunchy!

2) Carbless

This is another online store which has a range of delicious ketogenic jams such as almond butter, chocolate hazelnut spread as well as keto food like almond loaf, cookies, buns and more. They make a great keto gift basket too.

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Chocolates are popular gifts and one of my favorite treats is Lindt Excellence 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate. It is delicious, smooth and silky. Lindt chocolates are available at Tesco and Jaya Grocer.

Prep Meal Subscription

Eating out could be hard and disappointing on keto. Why not get keto meals delivered to the doorstep? Paleolicious has a 7-Day Prep Keto Meal plan at RM188 (including delivery) that take the work and stress out of the keto way of eating. This meal plan also makes a great gift for someone who wants to try keto.

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3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

Ketoers consume a lot of avocados so this 3-in-1 Avo slicer is a perfect stocking stuffer. It makes it easier to de-pit an avocado. A great kitchen tool to have.

Hope you got some ideas from this gift guide. It is time to show your friends or family you support them by giving them a Christmas gift this year that fits their new lifestyle. Your Christmas present will be the best because they will know you are thinking of them on their keto diet journey.

Keto Lemony Butter Cake Mix from Yummy Keto by Charine

11 / 28 / 1811 / 29 / 18

Not too long ago, I purchased the Lemony Butter Cake Mix from Yummyketobycharine. The cake mix is pretty convenient as I only need to add butter, eggs and lemon juice. I forgot to take a photo of the cake mix when they arrived so I am using the photo from her FB page.

Tadaa…here is my keto lemon cake. It is so fluffy soft and buttery. Smelt so good when it was baking in the oven. I am glad that I bought the cake mix and got to enjoy some keto lemony cake goodness. It is so delicious! IMG_20181125_110744_987-01

Check out Yummy Keto by Charine for more keto cake mix, keto bread mix and other keto products. For your info, Charine is also the recipe creator for the keto menu at Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf.

Christmas Gift Ideas For Teenagers

11 / 22 / 1811 / 22 / 18

The time of giving is here. Christmas is just a few weeks away. Have you done all your shopping yet for the people on your list? Gift-shopping can be quite stressful and not to mention, nerve-wracking. Trips to the malls, finding parking and jostling with the crowd are really not very pleasant. Still not sure what to get the teenager in your family?

Teens can be rather fickle-minded. They can be obsessed with one thing one moment, and then onto something new a minute later. So needless to say, shopping for them can be tricky. Yes, the struggle is real.

I have a teenager at home and I am still looking for the perfect gift for her this Christmas. Not too long ago, she received an iPhone from her grandpa. It was her dream to have an iPhone and my dad gave her one after she got her results from last term’s final examination. So she was into phone cases as she wanted to dress up her phone.

I believe she still is looking for phone cases and I am glad that I found some really cool ones at FYYStore. This online specializes in office, home and lifestyle accessories such as tablet cases, phone covers and more. They have a huge collection of accessories that are perfect for students or corporate professionals. FYY Store has a dedicated team that is consistently exploring new trend and styles to meet the requirements of their clients.

This phone cover is made with premium PU leather and comes with a magnetic cover stand. I think this is would make a lovely gift for missy.

I also spotted this lovely leather iPad Pro case which features an aesthetic design which is trending in the eyes of the teenagers. I believe she would make me her best friend if she receives this gift.

What a relief! I have finally found some gift ideas which my teenager will absolutely love. If you are looking for gifts that go beyond the standard music vouchers and clothes, you must head over to FYY US Amazon. They have a wide range of gifts that you can choose from to purchase the perfect present in a pinch! I am sure you can totally win Christmas in the eyes of your teen.

Best Seat Covers For The Car Lovers In Your Life

11 / 5 / 1811 / 5 / 18

The Christmas season is almost upon us. It is the time of year to start looking for Christmas presents for your loved ones. Are you scrambling to figure out what people want for gifts? A gift card will do? Maybe some cash? Hate boring gifts? Think about what that gift recipient truly appreciates. Well, here is a tip for you to find that unique, unexpected gift for the person who already has everything!

Car seat covers make great gifts as they are very practical, protect the car seats, help to improve the resale value of the car and also they add some style to the interior of the car. Seat covers are originally intended for upholstery protection as all the sliding in and out of the car wears down and weakens the seats’ surface. The quality of the seat covers today are custom made to fit correctly and stay in place. There are endless colors, finishes, and patterns to choose from. Add a new look or splash of color to your interior while extending its lifespan. Car seat covers are available in nearly any price range and the best place to shop for them is at BeddingInn. This popular one-stop online store is at the forefront of the homeware trends. It has everything you need to make your loved ones feel extra special or to make your home feel just right for the holidays.

There are many different types of car seat covers available and the best car seat covers for Christmas are :-

Superior Shrink Proof Universal Car Seat Cover that is very cost-efficient.

Classy and Durable Business Style Cover

Plush suede leather seat covers that are great for all season.

Do you have any stocking stuffers? Sometimes it is the little packages that are the most fun to open. One of the best ones you can get is the Black Friday Car Accessories from Beddinginn. Check out the plush steering wheel cover which provides a better grip on the wheel and offers a pleasant driving experience.

Stuff those stockings with practical gifts such as car accessories for the car lovers.

I hope you are happy with the novelty seasonal car seat covers and wheel cover gifts that are useful all year round. Head over to Beddinginn INS for more gift ideas that you and your loved ones will adore.

Jeulia Best Selling Engagement Rings Collection

10 / 29 / 18

Being in love and getting engaged is one of the few all-time highs in life for a person. It is a memorable moment and a commitment for a lifetime. So, if you are the one proposing, you are going to want everything to go smoothly and you also need the perfect ring. An engagement ring signifies a huge milestone in a relationship. Shopping for an engagement ring is an exciting time!

When it comes to buying engagement rings, more and more people are checking out online jewelry retailers to make their purchase. There are many good reasons to do so as one gets to enjoy significantly lower prices and wider product selections. Also, there is also no need for you to drive to the store, find a parking space and deal with pushy salespeople.

One of the best jewelry retailers where you can shop with a peace of mind is Jeulia. This renowned online store boasts an extensive product selection of fine pieces for both men and women. Jeulia offers pieces that are distinctive and high quality. Their exclusive range of engagement rings, bridal and wedding bands are beautifully crafted by a team of skilled craftsmen and designers. There is always something for everyone, from exquisite pieces to simple designs, from irresistible collectibles to dazzling custom-made works of art for every age, taste and budget. The perfect ring celebrates love in the most delightful manner. Each ring reflects the dedication and efforts of their craftsmen.

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Take a look at their engagement rings for women and you will definitely be bowled over. Their designs are so modern yet classy that they go with any style you are wearing. Be spoiled for choice with their collection of beautiful, dazzling jewelry such as the two tone engagement rings. Classic yet contemporary designs suitable for any event, occasion and budget.

Create a magical love journey with Jeulia, that is truly special to you. So hurry and check them out today.