home, living and lifestyle for the modern world

This week, I have some friends visiting me from Asia and I’m glad to play host to three of them. It’s a holiday for them and they desire to take a break from the hectic lifestyle back home. We had a simple homecooked dinner and we talked and chatted over everything in life, from discussing [...]

My friend has been trying to conceive for years but after so many fertility treatments, there is still no sign of pregnancy. There are many couples who have this same problem and sometimes it can be very stressful when the hope for a child is dimmed. There are lots of products to help couples and [...]

My skin has always been on the dry side so when winter is here, I find that it’s showing some signs of stress every now and then. I’m always looking for a good lotion or cream for my dry skin and it’s really not easy to find a good one. I’m glad that my facial [...]

As winter cold rolls in, I wake up every morning snuggling under the bed and wish that I can sleep in for another five minutes. I am thinking of starting tennis again but not sure if I will cope well with the cold. I went shopping for tennis shorts the other day while my friend [...]

My husband thought I was crazy when my supplements came in the mail. He wasn’t sure if buying vitamins and supplements online was a good idea. I had to educate him and he’s finally realized that there are so things to look out for when you are buying things online. With today’s powerful internet technology, [...]

Some people like chilli and some love chocolates. I’m one of the latter and I would try all kinds of gourmet and fine chocolates, even if I have to pay a bit more for it. Few days ago, hubby and I visited our favourite Max Brenner chocolate cafe at Broadbeach. We were impressed with the [...]

On Monday, I decided to make a butter cake and I never dreamed that I could be in so much pain after this baking spree. I must have gotten myself at a bad angle cos after folding in the flour into the wet mixture, I found that my arm was feeling cramped. The next thing [...]

My mom was very happy to receive the mini photo book and the photo mother’s day card I sent her last week. I am thankful for technology that with this advancement, I can send my wishes though we are miles apart. Mom isn’t tech savvy and she doesn’t even know how a computer works. But [...]

I don’t find lots of time to watch tv these days. In fact, it is considered a luxury cos I’m often in the kitchen cooking or baking and I enjoy it. Since I have so little time to do things likes watching tv, I would prefer hubby to screen through some tv reviews so that [...]

These days, I have been buying lots of things online especially my vitamins and supplements. I find them alot cheaper than the stores and the prices are more attractive too. If you are willing to pay for postage, you would find that online buying is more convenient though you should evaluate the site first before [...]