Category Archives: home

happy weekend

Posted on May 27, 2011 by barbara

My hubby is a big fan of meat.  Whether they are red or white, he loves them all.  So much so that I call him Viking.  When I was chatting with Elaine, she asked me if I meant Hagar the … Continue reading →

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I Love Kleenex!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by barbara

I received a lovely surprise at the office last week.  When I went down to meet the courier service, I was handed a box. I have been sent the Kleenex Comfort Kit *Yay* Ashley was just as excited and she … Continue reading →

Posted in good stuff, home | 10 Comments

rearranging day

Posted on April 23, 2011 by barbara

When I walked past the study room and looked at my shelving unit, I knew I just had to do something.  It is filled with knick-knacks and is very unorganized.  That is where I keep my collection of paper shopping … Continue reading →

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The Rush Before Chinese New Year

Posted on January 24, 2011 by barbara

So much to do, so little time.  Chinese New Year is just around the corner and there are still a few things in my list which I need to do. Iron my Chinese New Year clothes, cookies shopping, getting all … Continue reading →

Posted in crafts, home | 16 Comments

Getting Ready For Chinese New Year

Posted on January 18, 2011 by barbara

Have you done all the shopping for the Chinese New Year celebration?  I still have a few things on my list like shopping for cookies, new clothes for hubs, weight loss supplements as I know I would be eating nonstop … Continue reading →

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something new, something pink

Posted on February 24, 2010 by barbara

Since Ashley spends most of her afternoons in the office, we moved her wooden table and chairs there. This way, she would have a proper place to eat and do her homework.   As a replacement, we bought her a … Continue reading →

Posted in ashley, home | 31 Comments

Cool & Refreshing Drinks For The Chinese New Year

Posted on February 8, 2010 by barbara

Yesterday morning, I received 3 boxes of C2 – Cool & Clean Green Tea drinks.  Initially, I thought I would receive 3 small boxes of them but was so surprised to see 3 big boxes of drinks. C2 – Cool … Continue reading →

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More Minutes, Less Ringgit

Posted on February 8, 2010 by barbara

Recently, I discovered a nifty gadget called Wibox which can help to reduce your telephone bills.  When you use Wibox, you will get to enjoy call savings of 97% on your handphone, national and international calls.  Isn’t this something?  A … Continue reading →

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Preparation for Chinese New Year

Posted on January 30, 2010 by barbara

This year I am so far behind.  I have yet to do some thorough cleaning around the house like scrubbing the tiles, cleaning the kitchen cabinets, washing the windows and etc. I also have not bought all the stuff I … Continue reading →

Posted in home, shopping | 20 Comments

Herbal Drink For Cough

Posted on October 22, 2009 by barbara

I am boiling another pot of  Luo Han Guo drink today.  Hubs is coughing a bit and my throat feels itchy.  MIL has been coughing and sniffling too.  Since Ashley just recovered from her cough recently, I thought I better … Continue reading →

Posted in health, home | 19 Comments