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Everyday, I wake up thanking God for good health and my family. I look around me at those who are ill and it is sad that some have to go through their entire lives with a sickness in tow. There are some chronic illnesses like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis…etc. As the new year awaits all [...]

While checking out some weight loss sites and finding out more about Lipovox, I came across a new weight loss supplement called acai berry that is rising in popularity among the weight watchers. It seems that acai berries are known to be a food staple and alternative health experts are highlighting their rejuvenating and detoxifying [...]

There is a famous chinese saying that being ‘big’ signifies prosperity. Having said that, this saying contradicts to what we have been hearing about being overweight or ‘big’. The health experts will agree that being ‘big’ can lead to lots of health problems including heart trouble, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure…etc. I suppose that is [...]

After staying in a few hotels during this family vacation, I realize that modern furniture does make a difference to the room interiors and style. The choice of furniture affects the room design and ambience. For instance, we stayed at The Lanson Place hotel in Hong Kong and due to the white and clean lines [...]

It looks like my hubby would need a diet supplement when we return from our three week vacation on friday. He is enjoying the good food in Hong Kong and will take every opportunity to savor all the local delicacies. It is amazing that the vacation is coming to an end in a few days’ [...]

With christmas approaching, it’s a time where I start drafting out my christmas gift ideas list for my family members and loved ones. My little boy is after a new toy all the time so it’s easy to satisfy him with a Thomas and friends train set or a transformer set. As for hubby, I [...]

I am feeling so blessed today as I recollect how good the Lord has been to me. It was nice to celebrate my birthday with the people I love in an overseas country. I set my goals to be in Japan and Hong Kong last year and here I am… I am so thankful. In [...]

I’ve been in Japan the last ten days and I have noticed that people are busy shopping and buying gifts for the coming festive season. Apart from gift baskets, flowers, jewelry and beauty products, the Japanese love to buy local food products as gifts for their families and friends. Somehow, I believe that their culture [...]