29 June, 2012

Bento Craft

Giselle is a very fussy little girl in eating. Her appetite not so good lately and I suspected she bored with my normal cooking because everyday I will slow cook some soup for her with plain rice plus some vegetables . Therefore, I'm trying to make things more interesting for her especially for her foods :) Partially also my new interest for collecting cute stuffs :) After a long search , finally I got some of my stuffs from online shop. I just placed the order yesterday and I got it today!


The prices for all items quite expensive. Therefore, I'm chosen some items as a beginner because I'm not sure how good and how far I will interested for this new hobby. 

 The 1st item I got was this 3D ice tray which I intend to use it for making jelly for my girl. Giselle love jelly and I believe she will like it more with this cute Hello Kitty mould on it. 

 This mould cost me RM32 but I felt the quality is quite good and I plan to invest more on this mould in future for some other pattern. At this moment, only this available.

Hello Kitty Rice mould. This is a must have item in my list because I wish to make the rice more interesting for Giselle to eat :) It has cost me RM22 and I truetly love it!


Hello Kitty Multipurpose Cutter. I felt this will be useful for me to cut the ham or bread for Giselle. Franckly I haven't figure out how to use it yet .However,  I wished it will be truetly useful for making nice bento. This item has cost me RM28.
Mickey Vegetable cutter. I love these 2 cutters.From now onwards, my Giselle carrot or potato will look more interesting and cute. This cutter cost me RM22 and I felt this is a must have item because my girl love vegetables a lots. Maybe I can get Winnie and Pooh for next purchase :) 

Cute pick cost RM7 only and haven't figure out how to use it. Maybe just a deco for the vegetables in the bento ...haha

I think I must be crazy at this moment because my mind keep asking me buying more eventhough I have no confidence in making this complecated bento for my girl. But, all stuffs so cute and I trutly unable to ask my heart to stop at this point. My next list will be .....kekeke
 My Melody Bento box
Elmo Bento Box

Hello Kitty Waffer Pan
Mickey silicon mould 
Mickey Egg Mould
 Winnie and Pooh Set

Maybe you will feel that all this is too over pamper my girl....^^ However, I'm just a normal mom who wished to give all the good stuffs for my little girl, the only one in my life :)
Besides, I'm just trying to made a "House wife" life more colourful and full of excitement :)  


25 June, 2012

親子教育~父母最愛做11件蠢事 讓孩子越來越笨!~*



1.孩子想要玩泥巴,我們說:太髒了,不許玩!

注解:剝奪了孩子玩的權利,掐滅了孩子玩的天性,阻斷了孩子對事物的認知,縮小了孩子的探索空間。

2.孩子想自己吃飯,我們說:搞得到處是;飯都冷了……媽媽喂!

注解:孩子的自主意識、孩子的動手能力就這樣被扼殺。

3.孩子有些不舒服,我們說:寶貝,我們上醫院,打點針就好了!大夫,用點好藥!

注解:我們的盲目和無知直接導致孩子成為一個缺乏抵抗力的玻璃人,讓他遭受更多病痛折磨和醫療創傷,讓世界多了多少耐藥菌和不治之症。

4.孩子想要自己洗碗,我們說:別把衣服弄髒了;水這麼冰;別把碗打碎了……

注解:孩子眼裡原本就像遊戲的勞動,因為你,愉快的勞動變成了苦差,四肢肌肉萎縮,毫無陽剛之氣。

5.孩子上學了,我們說:你要好好學習,聽老師的話,不懂不要亂講……

注解:孩子不敢問為什麼,怕老師說,怕同學笑話;孩子只知道接受、從眾,沒有創造力,甚至沒有自己的見解和思想

6.孩子學習不好,我們說:你知道爸爸媽媽為了你,吃了多少苦?你吃好的,穿好的,什麼也不要做,為什麼連書都讀不好,你真是丟盡了我們的臉!早知道……

注解:在孩子心裡,他們看不到愛,他們認為你所付出的一切原來只是一場交易,自己只是父母的私有財產,是父母光宗耀祖的工具罷了。

7.孩子不知通過什麼途徑想到感恩,他對你們說:爸媽我愛你們,你們辛苦了!我們說:愛什麼愛,你拿什麼來愛?讀好書,聽話就是最好的愛。

注解:愛原來就是這樣的功利、現實和殘酷!愛的種子沒有開花就已凋謝;愛的能力還沒形成就被打擊;

8.孩子學習很好,脾氣也很壞,懶得出奇,我們說:沒事,大了就好了,只要學習好,什麼都無所謂。

注解:我們忘記了,一個人先要成人才能成人的道理,我們捨本逐末,把孩子健全的人格的培養任意地踐踏。

9.孩子真的是終於是長大了,他個子比你大,可是什麼也不會幹,什麼也不想幹,他吃你沒商量!這時我們黔驢技窮了,我們說:等他成了家,有了老婆孩子就好了,可是你至於發現麻煩越來越大,越來越多!

注解:欲訴無人能說,悔,腸子都悔青了!或者乾脆做個“祥林嫂”。

10.或者他文憑比你高、錢賺得比你多,可是孩子跟你沒話說,甚至不著家,我們說:這是代溝,孩子跟我們沒有共同語言。

注解:可是,你難道沒有反省過,這是多麼的悲哀:我們辛苦養大的孩子對我們只有義務,卻缺少溫情!我們原本可以和孩子一同成長,我們原本可以和孩子做朋友,讓孩子快樂,讓自己幸福的。

21 June, 2012

Giselle 1st Movie adventure in Cinema

It has been a long long time I never step into cinema since Giselle came into my family. I'm always wanted to go cinema for a movie especially with my husband after gave birth but we never tried. My husband too scared of unable to handle my little girl in the cinema. I think he is worry Giselle will act like other kids crying loudly or making noise in the cinema. 


I will felt mad most of the time when he told me the same word" she is too small" whenever I wanted to let my little girl try to do some big girl stuff. For example, I will let Giselle carry the shopping basket or shopping trolley whenever I go for grocery shopping. I will let her carry her own book after purchased from book store. I will also let her take my camera and figure out how to take photo or video with it. Surprisingly, she able to handle all these well. I'm so proud to proof to her daddy that he was wrong and under estimated his age 2 little girl :)


I felt is time for me to bring her to the cinema without her dad because I know things will not happen if waiting for her dad to accompany us :) I chosen Madagascar 3 for us because I think she should be able to enjoy this cartoon more compare to others. Due to weekday, the whole cinema only had 7 peoples including Giselle and myself :)


Everything turned out great and Giselle was really enjoyed this movie. She sat quietly for the whole show. I think the main reason she felt interested at this movie because she know the animals characters well. An only minus point for this adventure was Giselle is too skinny and light weight for the chair.I need to let her sat on my lap for the whole show.


However, I must thanks Giselle for her well behave and cooperation so that mummy can enjoyed the whole show. Because of her, finally I able to step  into the cinema again after long wait...

15 June, 2012

32nd Renaissance Festival

Date: 15 April 2008 ( Back Post )

I having a bad memory now...a bit sad coz it was a symptom that I'm getting old. I felt is a need for me to write all stuffs in my blog, not for others but for myself to recall. I recall back this special event when I went through all my old photos in FB. It was a very special event called " Renaissance Festival" which you will not get to experience it else where but only at United State. Why so special? Because this festival recreates a 16th -century England ruled by King Henry VIII and Queen Ann. We were entered a totally different world and back to 16th-century :)

Warm welcoming by the villagers at the castle entrance

Royal Procession


Few Celtic Musician around the castle 

Met the maidens fairy

Another 2 Cute fairies


There were some classical creativity and craftsmanship of over 200 skilled artisans exhibiting in a wide variety of mediums including fine arts, glassblowing, pottery, jewelry, and more. I love most of them but a bit pricey me to get any of them :(



Outside food and drinks were not allowed for the event. All prepared in house. You can easily get anything to fill up your stomach, for example, turkey drumsticks, roaster corn, artichokes, beers and more...
Pretzels

My yummy orange ice shaving

Hey Nunnie Nunnie stage show

Live show :Battle of Knight

I did had a great day but not sure about SB and his colleague ...friendly reminder for those who plan to join this event in future, bring more additional money because I remembered most of the games needed to pay if you want to participate.

12 June, 2012

Points On How To Improve Your LIfe

Thanks to my hubby given me this list . I lost the list and finally I found it while I'm cleaning my store room this afternoon. For not letting it missing again, I decided to list it down here and share with you :)

Personality
  1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
  2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control.Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
  3. Don't over do; keep your limits
  4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does
  5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
  6. Dream more while you are awake
  7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need...
  8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistake of the past.That will ruin your present happiness.
  9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.Don't hate others.
  10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil your present
  11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
  12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
  13. Smile and laugh more
  14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community
  1. Call your family often
  2. Each day give something good to others
  3. Forgive everyone for everything
  4. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
  5. Try to make at least three people smile each day
  6. What other people think of you is non of your business
  7. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life
  1. Put GOD first in anything that you think, say and do
  2. GOD heals everything
  3. Do the right things
  4. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
  5. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
  6. The best is yet to come
  7. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
  8. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
  9. If you know GOD you will always be happy.So, be happy.


07 June, 2012

Lovely Gingersnaps


Maybe some of you know that I'm the owner of Little Spring Valley which is an online FB store solely selling children clothing. My business philosophy is to sell trendy and quality clothing to my end consumers with a reasonable price. As a mother of one little girl, I fully understand what's mummies wants for their little one.  
                                         
What's is my favorite brands? I will said Baby Zara and Baby GAP. However, they were no longer in my mind when I want to find some clothing for my little girl. 

My current 1st brand came into my mind is Gingersnaps! I spotted this outlet 1st at The Curve during my recent shopping trip to KL. I was attracted by their window display which successfully brought me into the shop. Well done for the merchandising team of Gingersnaps! Because of you, I got to know this brand and I truly love it!
Gingersnaps actually is a leading brand for children's and maternity wear in Philippines. As a loyal customer of the brand, Global Retail Network Sdn Bhd  executive director, Pang Shu Ming convinced her father Pang Kim Him, who is the company chairman to bring this brand into Malaysia. Because of her hard work, now we have another good place to shop for our little one :) 





My impression towards their products quite positive. I love their trendy style and the quality of their collection. The clothes are comfort to wear and I believe my girl love it too! 

Giselle only year 2 but she has her own preference when come into clothing and shoes. She love Gingersnaps tops very much and always will said" mei mei" when she want to wear it. 

Ready to go "Kai Kai"

I felt very happy for my trip. Even though I unable to get myself Zara Clothing as original plan but I'm so happy to spend only for my girl. I got her 2 Tops and 1 skirt from Gingersnap The Curve at the 1st day. 3 Tops and 1 skirt from Gingersnaps Mid Valley at the next day of the trip. You can imagine how much I spend for my little cutie and how attractive their collection are.
However, due to my separated billing, so sad that I unable to get their Canvas bag which only for customer who purchased above RM300 in 1 billing....I love the bag very much and I think the trip will be more perfect if I able to carry the bag for my shopping spree.

I wish they will open an outlet in Penang soon so that I no need to travel far away to KL to get clothes for my girl :) 

For those who never visit this shop, please don't wait! Give them a visit and I'm sure you will not be empty hand out from the shop! 

06 June, 2012

My 1st Tiamo

Tiamo....I came across this brand when I was visited The Garden, Mid Valley last year. This cute shop catches my eye with their really cute shop display and merchandised. However, I didn't get a pair for myself at that time because there was an video shooting and interview going on in the shop with the shop owner and I'm felt uncomfortable to stay longer :) 
However, glad to know that this shop opened in Queensbay, Penang. If you haven't notice about this brand, do believe me, this shop worth to visit, especially if you like flats over some other type of shoes. I love the concept of their design, it's more feminine and yet cute with vibrant colour. I got to know that the shoes actually designing by Korean designer, Jung Eun Ju, and fabricated in the same country.
Thanks to my hubby and Giselle because both of them were allowed me to do some shopping by my own. Tiamo was the 1st shop that I visited because of their 50% sales. I had tried some of my favourite designs but the shoes were not comfortable. I will said a bit hard. However, I did not gave up and finally I got myself 1st pair of Ballerina Flats.

The Tiamo Ballerina Flats has a woven fabric upper, leather inner and rubber out sole and it was so comfortable to wear. Which I love the most was the suede rose on the toe of the shoe with a silver ribbon stud. It was so lovely!

Few mores that I would love to buy but so sad that no more stocks for my size :(
 No more....
 No more for green, only left chocolate...


Only left kids.....
All shoes are pretty costly. However, I just spend RM70 for my shoes after 50%discount. I felt so happy with this good deal and yet it came with a nice shoe box with lovely pink ribbon. 


It was really a good start for my shopping spree. Because of my super duper good mood, I spend another RM450+ at Forever 21 and MNG :)

Tiamo, I love you! I will visit you soon for your new merchandise.

01 June, 2012

Miyao-Toki ( Mikasa Tableware ) Warehouse sales!!!

I'm just back from Kulim with my eldest sister ,Janice. Both of us love English cottage style of table ware and we found this factory a few years back which introduced by a friend of hers. This factory called Miyao-Toki (M) Sdn Bhd and they are having a warehouse sales now!!!


As usual, we were a bit kiasu and went to the factory early in the morning. The factory canteen was crowded. You will not believed that actually majority of them bought a really big bags of dining ware. It's just like the 1st time I'm here and got myself few sets of pure white dinning table ware which I haven't use yet. I can't believed that  I'm still here again and it's just like an annual shopping event for both of us. 


However, I'm a bit disappointed this year because failed to get some of the table ware ( plate with some chicken painting on it ) which my sister bought 2 years back. But, to reimburse back myself, I got myself some items so that I will not empty hand back home....hahaha 

2 Cute Jars and spoon to store my cooking salt and sugar. A cute plate chosen by Giselle for herself :)

 Love this cup, so artistic...this should for mummy Amber 
 ....for daddy Gene

Oops!Just found that I didn't took Baby Giselle Cup...is a little cat with Paris scenery on it. Actually I got her a big Cat hugging the big Aiffel Tower but the staff packed the wrong item for me :( 


 2 big bowl for my hubby and myself 

3 small cottage plate for afternoon tea

If you are wishing to buy a really good quality of plate with very cheap price, do pay a visit. The sales should be on until this Sunday. Don't miss it ya. 

Miyao-Toki(M)Sdn Bhd
Lot 67 Kulim Industrial Estate 
09000 Kulim Kedah

Tel:604-489-2193,604-489-1194,604-4892350