home, living and lifestyle for the modern world

After much thoughts, I have decided that our family should perhaps stay in a serviced apartment instead of putting up in a friend’s house in december. This will be more convenient as we search for a more permanent place to move into. What I like about the internet is that it is so easy to [...]

With today’s online technology and convenience, I enjoy shopping online instead of visiting malls. Sometimes, online shopping offers more choices and options and there are often good discounts and promotions. Last week I was searching for some hip hop clothes for a friend who is celebrating her birthday early July. I am glad to find [...]

As I look at my face in the mirror, I notice some breakouts on my T-zone. It looks like the few days of traveling and lack of sleep is causing havoc to my skin! I thought I would head to the beauty counters to search for acne treatment or some rejuvenating mask. I don’t enjoy [...]

Over the dinner table, we were discussing on investment opportunities with some friends and found out that a few of them are investing in commodities such as gold and silver. All this while, we turned to the banks for investments and with the low interest rates right now, we realised that placing our money in [...]

Have you ever felt like fasting for a month after standing in front of the mirror in your bath towel? I do! Sometimes, I wonder how I can get rid of those flabs on my tummy and wonder if I can ever put on my bathing suit again! If you are thinking of losing abdominal [...]

Being pregnant is a beautiful thing. It is a moment of excitement and joy, a soon realization that there’ll be a joy awaiting you as you step into motherhood. Yet, you need to look after yourself very well if you are expecting a child. I’m a firm believer of best prenatal multivitamins though I know [...]

My girl friend had just given birth to a baby boy and she was sharing about her disturbed sleep at night. Being someone who is conscious about her weight and appearance, she’s already making plans to sign up for a weight loss program in a couple of weeks’ time. There are many ways to lose [...]

Last year, I took the initiative to purchase a medical insurance policy for my mom. To my surprise, I got a lecture from her instead of an appreciation. She thought I was ‘wasting’ money cos she assured me that she was very healthy and would not end up with any medical problems. It was hard [...]