Happy Halloween From The Rockstar

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Admin

With missy still having her IGCSE exam until mid November, I wasn’t sure if she would like to dress up for fun this Halloween. No, we don’t do any trick-o-treating but I have been DIY-ing her costume every year because it is fun to see what I can DIY. I have been doing it every year.

So I saw this really easy and cool Halloween costume a few days ago and asked if she would like to dress up and let me take a picture. Since we already have what we need at home, it is super easy and quick to DIY. She agreed and this is what she dressed up as.

Axl Rose from Guns n Roses!

All we need is a red bandana, aviator sunglasses, a pair of ripped jeans and plaid shirt to tie around the waist.  Easy peasy! Missy finds it cringy and asked me not to tag her when I posted on Facebook *chuckle*

Here are some of the past DIY Halloween costumes that I have made for missy.  Here are the posts on the previous Halloween costumes, 2019 & 2020 and  2021.

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Exam Month

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Admin

Missy’s Cambridge exam started on the 17th of October and now, 11 days later, most of her major papers are done. The only ones left are Economics and Chemistry which will be on the 17th of November.  Last week was a marathon of exam where she had 2 papers a day for every day of the week. She seems more relaxed now. Phew!

In a few more weeks, she will bid goodbye to her school and friends. I think I want to cry thinking about this because my baby is growing up fast. She will be in college next year and the  3 years of undergraduate studies.

This is her going to school on the first day of the IGCSE exam. As usual she won’t let me take her photo but I managed to snap a fast one. She was screamed and said “Don’t post on Facebook!”. She has been lugging a heavy bag of textbooks and  a box that is filled with past years exam papers to do revision in school daily. I bet she cannot wait to give all these away to her cousin who will be taking over her books.

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Branded Clothes For Less Continuation Post

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Admin

If you have been following my blog, you would have come across the posts that I have written regarding my favourite past time which is SHOPPING. Yes, I shop a lot because there is a stall in my neighbourhood that brings in stock overruns from factories that produce clothing for Zara, H&M, Monki, New Look, American Eagle, Cheap Monday, Bershka and more. These clothes are all brand new.  I have been buying for Ashley, myself, my sisters and my friends.

Here are the previous posts that I have written about my shopping loots – Post 1, Post 2, Post 3 and Post 4.

Below are some of the loots I got for Ashley from the same stall.

A ribbed top for RM10. I am not sure what brand is this.

A drawstring paper bag shorts for RM25

A black H&M top for RM10

A pair of jeans legging for RM20

What a great bargain right? I am so happy find all these good deals and it is definitely therapeutic for me to shop.

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Affordable Shoe Cleaning Service KL

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Admin

No matter how well an outfit look, it is a pair of shoes that add the final touch to it. They are an important wardrobe staple that is needed to look our best. A pair of shoes is a great way to change up an otherwise boring look and add some pizzazz to your day. The shoes we wear can either break or make our outfit. When you have on a nice outfit but step out in a pair of scruffy and dirty shoes, it will ruin the entire ensemble.

Therefore it is important to keep the shoes clean to give off a good impression. We can clean off any dirt with piece of cloth and water but for more stubborn stains, you will need a professional shoe wash service.

While I was cleaning out my shoe closet a few weeks ago, I discovered that my favourite pair of canvas Tommy Hilfiger white platform sneakers have turned yellow! Due to the pandemic, I haven’t been wearing them out and also I have not been taking good care of my shoe. I was quite upset with it and tried to ‘whiten’ the shoes with the shoe white.  You know, the kind of shoe white we put on our school shoes to make it look white and clean? So after I have put the shoe white on my shoes, it couldn’t really whiten the yellow parts and needless to say, I think I spoiled it.

This is my white canvas shoe after I have put the shoe white. As you can see, it is still yellow.

A close up of my canvas shoe

Another close up. See how yellow it has become?

I have another pair of Timberland shoes that was also left sitting in the cupboard for a few years.  As such there were spots on the leather as you can see in the photo below.

I did not want to throw away my canvas shoe and was looking for ways to bring them back to life. Luckily I discovered Wash Lab, a professional shoe cleaning service in KL & Petaling Jaya that can give new life to my poor neglected shoes.  I am so happy that I can send them to Wash Lab for some cleaning and they look like new after being cleaned by this shoe wash service KL.  Check out the ‘After’ photos below.

What a big difference. My favourite white canvas shoe is so much cleaner and brighter now.

The spots on my Timberland are gone and it looks like new. Wash Lab even cleaned the soles and they are spotless now.  I am so pleased with their service!

Wash Lab offers two types of cleaning methods and they are :-

Classic Cleaning is where they only clean the exterior or the shoes. This cleaning process covers almost all the important parts of the shoe from the shoelace, outsole, midsole, collar and tongue. The price is RM50 for 2 pairs.

Deep Cleaning is where they clean the exterior and insides of the shoes. The price is RM50 a pair.

What a good deal right? Wash Lab also offer advice to the customers on what kind of cleaning is suitable for their shoes because some shoes require a more detailed and thorough cleaning process.

Why Should You Choose Wash Lab?

  • This shoe cleaning service KL offers attentive service and each pair of shoes is treated and handled with care from the moment it is being dropped off at their shop.
  • Wash Lab only uses 100% hand wash process to wash and clean the shoes. You don’t have to worry about your shoes being tumbled and spin inside a washing machine.
  • Too busy to drop off the shoes? Well don’t worry because Wash Lab also offers pick up and delivery service for customers in the Klang Valley for a fee of RM35 per pair with a minimum of 2 pairs that includes cleaning. So this means that you can arrange to have 2 pairs of shoes to be picked up, cleaned and delivered to your doorstep for RM70. How affordable is that? You can sit back and relax while your shoes are being given some cleaning and scrubbing by this shoe cleaning kl service.

Other Services Offered By Wash Lab

Besides giving the shoes a good cleaning, Wash Lab also offer other shoe care services such as restoration and repainting or touch up. They also handle leather shoes by buffing and polishing them to make them look as good as new. Or if the mid soles of your sneakers have turned yellow, just send them to Wash Lab and they will fix them.

So if you want to show your shoes some love and pampering, give them a spa treatment at Wash Lab. This professional shoe wash kl has a wide experience in shoe cleaning, and provide the best shoe cleaning service to their customers. Give them a call today!

Address :-
32a, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla R 31/R, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor

Phone :-
017-985 5022

Facebook :-
https://www.facebook.com/washlabmy/

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Bff Trip To Pangkor Laut

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Admin

Been real busy the past week as I was in Ipoh and Pangkor Laut for a holiday with my best friends.  All 8 of us spent a night in Ipoh and then 2 nights in Pangkor Laut for a getaway and to catch up.  The last time all of us, went on a holiday was in 2018 to Hoi An. Two of them couldn’t make it that time.

My friends and I have known each other since we were 7 years old. We weren’t best friends then but got closer when we enter secondary school. Then after we left school, we sort of drifted away as all of us were busy with our career and families.  We got back in touch when we were in our 30’s and tried to meet up whenever we can as we all stay in different cities and countries.

The getaway was a lot of fun and we got to hang out just like the old days.

The bridge to the jetty

Sunrise photo taken by my friend

We took a block of 4 Garden villas and mine was on the upper floor.

Our Queen size bed

There are 2 wash sinks, a rainshower and a soaking tub

This is the view from my villa

Relaxing by the pool

The weather was rather gloomy when we were there and it rained for an hour or so a day. It was great as the sun wasn’t scorching hot.  We took lots of photos and enjoyed this trip very much. We hope to have another getaway again next year.

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Mammogram At Beacon Hospital For RM39

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Admin

October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is the annual an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. My friend, Elaine told me about the CSR campaign by Beacon Hospital from 12th July to 31st October 2022.  Women 40 years old and above can get a mammogram from Beacon Hospital for only RM39.  This fee does not include a RM15 registration fee or any other additional screening or medications.

I signed up in August and took my mammogram on 30th August 2022. Thank God everything is well. The last mammo I had was in December 2019 at KPJ (Damansara Specialist Hospital).

If you are interested, head over here to find out more and to register. They will call you to fix an appointment. The whole mammogram process takes around 2 hours or less.

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How To Budget During Inflation

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Admin

Besides being a health crises, the pandemic has evolved into a deep economic crisis too. Most countries’ economies are effected with negative impacts on incomes, livelihoods, jobs and more. Many people lost their jobs during the massive lockdowns and although the restrictions have been lifted, the current situation and the state of the global economy are not looking too good. Recession is looming and despite the global slow down, inflation is rising due to the increase in food and energy prices.

I can definitely feel the pinch as eating a simple meal in restaurant for a family of three can set us back like RM150 at least. Even a bowl of noodle plus a drink from the local coffeeshop cost about rm15 per head. Everything is so expensive now and we have decided to eat out less.  I would usually cook on weekdays and eat out or order food delivery on weekends but looks like this has to change. That said, grocery is not cheap either and I really should look at my financial plans and how to save more money.

Some of the strategies I plan to take are as follows:-

  1. Reduce energy consumption at home by switching off lights and fans when no one is around. Use energy savings light bulbs. Wash full loads whenever possible. Take shorter showers. Unplug appliances when not in use.  All these can help to cut down on the utility bills.
  2. Look for cheaper alternative when shopping for groceries. I should get into the habit of comparing prices and look for store brand items that are cheaper than others.
  3. As I am following the keto diet, I usually buy keto bread and keto cakes, and they cost 10 times more than the regular ones. Looks like I have to buy less now and try baking my own.
  4. Look for a part-time job to supplement my income. I am a blogger and hopefully, I can do some freelance writing for my online advertisers/clients.
  5. Moving my fixed deposits to banks that offer better interest rate. This online savings calculator – SavingsCalculator.org can help me calculate the compound interest I can earn and make better financial decision.

There seems to be no end to rising prices and inflation does make budgeting more challenging. Having a budget to follow and spending wisely will be able to help me save some money for rainy days.

My Retirement Savings

The inflation also impacts my retirement income and it is important for me to start saving for retirement and learn how to grow my retirement savings. Learning how to maximize the returns will help me live a carefree and comfortable life.

Parents who are saving for their kids’ education may also want to factor in the inflation and the rising cost of education. The education savings calculator can help to calculate the inflated cost to invest the right amount to reach the goal comfortably.

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Doenjang Jiggae My Comfort Food

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Admin

I love having a bowl of piping hot soup for dinner as it is just so satisfying.  I don’t need anything else as a bowl of soup is packed with nutrients and very savory too. One of my favourites is Doenjang Jiggae, a popular Korean stew that is flavored with fermented soybean paste. It is something like Miso soup but is more intense, rich and flavorful, not to mention more ingredients.

I added a lot of cabbage into my doenjang jiggae, together with tofu, enoki, daikon, carrots and slices of pork. It is so delicious and is the ultimate comfort food. So cozy and comforting.

Here is a recipe I found online on how to make a delicious Doenjang Jiggae. 

  1. Saute garlic in oil until fragrant then add onions and everything you want into the pot of water. 
  2. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the Doenjang paste, tofu, and vegetables.
  4. Stir to completely dissolve the doenjang and cook until the meat and potatoes are cooked thoroughly

Easy right? You can also replace the sliced meat with seafood or pork shoulder or pork ribs. 

Here is my pot of hearty soup.  It is definitely good for the soul. 

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Curtain Cleaning Tips to Make Your Drapes Look Clean & New

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Admin

Here are some curtain cleaning tips to make your drapes look clean and new. Not only that, cleaning the curtain and drapes removes debris and allergens that might trigger allergies especially if someone has a sensitive nose or skin condition.

We strongly advise doing regular cleaning on your home, shop or office curtain and drapes. There are two main options available, which is dusting, to beat out the dust out of the curtain, and vacuuming, which sucks off the dust that is on the curtain. The latter is a more effective and efficient method.

Provided that you have perform regular curtain cleaning and vacuuming, you will still need to clean your curtains at least annually. It is more appropriate to pay a professional company to steam clean curtains at your home or office to avoid any damage due to your own carelessness.

How about deep cleaning? Deep cleaning is usually a service provided by professionals to clean the dirt off the drapes. It is not a must, but advisable way to keep your curtain appearance and its useful life.

If you insist on washing your curtain at home, please make sure to read the curtain label that will list down the cleaning instructions of that particular curtain. This is because some curtain materials cannot be washed by strong chemical shampoo. Hence, select a gentler cleaning product during the curtain washing process. Additionally, please do not put drapes and curtains in the washing machine without reading the cleaning instructions.

When you accidentally get a stain on your curtain and drapes, do remove it immediately before it becomes permanent. Spot cleaning clean stains because it may not practical to wash the whole curtain just to remove a small stain. One method of spot cleaning is using liquid detergent and mixing it up with water in order to clean the stains. If it does not work, you can consult a curtain cleaning professional.

We recommend getting professional cleaners to perform curtain dry cleaning for you as they will have the right equipment and cleaning solutions to complete the job for you.

If you are too busy and you need a curtain cleaning service in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya, you can consider OrangUtan Cleaning as they are one of the most reliable curtain cleaning service providers in town.

Please do not be shy to reach out and call their number so that their friendly consultant can advise you on home onsite curtain cleaning options available to clean your curtain and drapes.

OrangUtan Cleaning will surely provide you with their experienced cleaners at a good price so go ahead and call them now!

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A Fun Night At Euro Fun Park

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Admin

Euro Park Fun Park came to this side of the city about two weeks ago and as usual, Ashley saw it on social media and wanted to visit the amusement park. She just loves all the heart-popping adrenaline activities.  So she made plans with her friends and went to the amusement fun fair on Friday night. When I saw the game stores, I told hubs that we should go too as I used to frequent fun fairs when I was a kid and these game stalls bring back memories of my childhood. We didn’t go on any rides that night because I am a wuss.

Euro Fun Park was established in the 90’s and is one of the pioneers in the travelling fair industry. There were quite a number of thrilling rides such as the Challenger, Vortex, Sky Rider, Haunted Castle, Roller Coasters, Dodgem Car and more. I told Ashley not to go on the Sky Rider that spins the riders through the air and also the Vortex that takes the riders cartwheeling through the air, spinning around and around in a dizzying adventure. Luckily she’s a good girl and listens to her mama.

We arrived at 6.30pm and the ticket booths only open at 7pm.  There were long queues at the booths and since there were 4 ticket booths, the wait wasn’t that long. The entrance ticket is RM6 per head. That night, there were many students from international schools visiting the fair. It got crowded after 8.30pm. The rides are rather expensive and can cost up to RM24 per head per ride. Ashley had an incredibly fun night with her friends and we left at around 9.30pm.  Below are some of the photos taken at the Euro Fun Park.

Roller Coaster

Euro Wheel

Daytona Kiddy ride

Wave Swinger

The Challenger which was the first ride Ashley and her friends went for.

One of the many game stalls

I realized that I did not take any photos of the thrilling rides but only videos that are difficult to post on my website.  Ashley said the next amusement park that she plans to visit is the new theme park in Genting.

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