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Sunday, November 9, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A night to remember...
We are honoured to be invited to celebrate Guy Fawke's night with our English friends today :)
Many, like I, would have heard of/celebrated Halloween but have you heard of Guy Fawke's night?
Apparently, Halloween is mainly an American celebration while Guy Fawke's night is an English one. While the former is celebrated on the 31st October every year where children goes trick or treating, Guy Fawke's night is celebrated on the 5th November annually to remember Guy Fawke's mischief by... (you'll probably get a better understanding of this with the link from above)
Anyway, what we do for Guy Fawke's night is really to set up a bonfire to burn a/some 'Guy's... In England, this would be accompanied by fireworks and sparkly works...
Like my DH puts it, it's more or less like Tian Gung festival (celebrated by Hokkiens on the eve of the ninth day of Chinese New Year) as we burn lots of offerings and play fireworks...
Many, like I, would have heard of/celebrated Halloween but have you heard of Guy Fawke's night?
Apparently, Halloween is mainly an American celebration while Guy Fawke's night is an English one. While the former is celebrated on the 31st October every year where children goes trick or treating, Guy Fawke's night is celebrated on the 5th November annually to remember Guy Fawke's mischief by... (you'll probably get a better understanding of this with the link from above)
Anyway, what we do for Guy Fawke's night is really to set up a bonfire to burn a/some 'Guy's... In England, this would be accompanied by fireworks and sparkly works...
Like my DH puts it, it's more or less like Tian Gung festival (celebrated by Hokkiens on the eve of the ninth day of Chinese New Year) as we burn lots of offerings and play fireworks...Tuesday, November 4, 2008
... lost...
Have you ever got lost in words? Or, rather have nothing to say?
For the past few months, I have been rethinking about my life and where it stands.
For a while, since last September, I was thoroughly enjoying blogging and taking pictures for the blog and telling the world about me and my parenting journey. For that time, I can forego sleep for blogging... somehow, sometime near my birthday in July, one day,... as I was preparing to blog... I stopped.
All of a sudden, I was lost in words... all of a sudden, I had nothing to say! Since then, all of a sudden, I've stopped taking as many pictures of Arthur as I've used to do.
I was lost... not only in words but in many ways... For the past few months, I have been trying hard to focus on life without blogging (my best friend did say he's surprised I blog!)... life without trying to take that picture for a blog.... life without thinking up what to blog...
A few months later, now... I feel like I'll just blog whatever I feel like blogging and put pictures up when I feel like it...
Have you ever been lost the was I was (probably still am)? Have you ever sit back and thought the Internet somehow can also be in the way of developing a close relationship with your child?
For the past few months, I have been rethinking about my life and where it stands.
For a while, since last September, I was thoroughly enjoying blogging and taking pictures for the blog and telling the world about me and my parenting journey. For that time, I can forego sleep for blogging... somehow, sometime near my birthday in July, one day,... as I was preparing to blog... I stopped.
All of a sudden, I was lost in words... all of a sudden, I had nothing to say! Since then, all of a sudden, I've stopped taking as many pictures of Arthur as I've used to do.
I was lost... not only in words but in many ways... For the past few months, I have been trying hard to focus on life without blogging (my best friend did say he's surprised I blog!)... life without trying to take that picture for a blog.... life without thinking up what to blog...
A few months later, now... I feel like I'll just blog whatever I feel like blogging and put pictures up when I feel like it...
Have you ever been lost the was I was (probably still am)? Have you ever sit back and thought the Internet somehow can also be in the way of developing a close relationship with your child?
Spending wisely
What do you do? How do you do it? At trying times like these, spending wisely attracts much attention. Just what is wise and how do you spend wisely?
When you really look into it, it's really not that difficult at all... instead of eating out in proper restaurants, we either eat in or just go for our meals at the hawker centres. Instead of driving across the bridge for one reason, we try to group a few more so we get more done (and, thus, the toll payment and petrol more worthwhile). And, really, we don't need that new toy, or that new carpet....
When it comes to necessities, like a pair of glasses (I needed a replacement... more often now that I have a kid), how? My glasses needed to be replaced and I was looking around the stores for good deals... mind you, I am not one after branded frames but still, the best I could get is like RM168. Coming across Zenni Opticals was like my prayers answered.
Did you not know you can order your eyeglasses online with a lower price? How?... well, you are not paying for the extra advertisements and you are ordering direct from the manufacturer! Starting at USD$8 per pair (less than RM30!), who wouldn't call that a deal? Even when you factor in the postage charges, it's still a steal!
When you really look into it, it's really not that difficult at all... instead of eating out in proper restaurants, we either eat in or just go for our meals at the hawker centres. Instead of driving across the bridge for one reason, we try to group a few more so we get more done (and, thus, the toll payment and petrol more worthwhile). And, really, we don't need that new toy, or that new carpet....
When it comes to necessities, like a pair of glasses (I needed a replacement... more often now that I have a kid), how? My glasses needed to be replaced and I was looking around the stores for good deals... mind you, I am not one after branded frames but still, the best I could get is like RM168. Coming across Zenni Opticals was like my prayers answered.
Did you not know you can order your eyeglasses online with a lower price? How?... well, you are not paying for the extra advertisements and you are ordering direct from the manufacturer! Starting at USD$8 per pair (less than RM30!), who wouldn't call that a deal? Even when you factor in the postage charges, it's still a steal!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Jewels you can chew on?
... or, rather, YOUR baby can chew on!
I don't really know how it is for other Moms but for me, ever since Arthur has joined us, my jewelleries has been put aside.
The thought of my little one playing and pulling them apart is something I do not welcome. The thought of him biting into them (and, accidentally swallowing them!) is horrifying. Yes, my necklaces and bangles would have gotten much more attention from Arthur than from me, if I were to be wearing them. I know because that is his target when someone wearing them picks him up.
What's more, growing up and teething, he realised he has got a bangle on his very own wrist and no, that bangle is not spared of biting marks! It's coconut shell and hopefully, not harmful. That is a bangle 'for protection'.
So, I am amazed at this find...
They are called chewable jewels and that is exactly what it is! Jewelleries your little ones can chew on! Designed by a dentist, Dr. Helen Bloom Smith, these jewels sure are durable (ask my 2 year and 4 month old!)
When we first put them on, they seem to attract dust. However, as they get more used, that no longer is a problem. It must be the glossy surface to begin with. Anyway, with use, the colour and texture got better.
My little one (at 2 years and 4 months) has definitely got very sharp teeth and bites without mercy (I truly hope it is a phase). So, when he feels like biting, I will offer him the pendant instead. I know it's meant more for teething babies but well, let's just say I much prefer him biting into the pendant that on someone. And, the pendant worked. Yes... my little one, with strong, sharp teeth, is no match for it's durability.
I love bangles/bracelets most of all but I have to pass it on, for a better review and hoping it gets better use with a 10-month old, teething baby. Also, it is a bit too big for me to begin with. I suggest they come in sizes.
While my friend and I (who tested the items out) are amazed by the idea of Dr Bloom's chewable Jewels, we find that our little ones seem to know it is not something we DON'T want them to chew on.... so, it's indeed getting less attention than our watches, our slings, us etc. etc...
I don't really know how it is for other Moms but for me, ever since Arthur has joined us, my jewelleries has been put aside.
The thought of my little one playing and pulling them apart is something I do not welcome. The thought of him biting into them (and, accidentally swallowing them!) is horrifying. Yes, my necklaces and bangles would have gotten much more attention from Arthur than from me, if I were to be wearing them. I know because that is his target when someone wearing them picks him up.
What's more, growing up and teething, he realised he has got a bangle on his very own wrist and no, that bangle is not spared of biting marks! It's coconut shell and hopefully, not harmful. That is a bangle 'for protection'.
So, I am amazed at this find...
They are called chewable jewels and that is exactly what it is! Jewelleries your little ones can chew on! Designed by a dentist, Dr. Helen Bloom Smith, these jewels sure are durable (ask my 2 year and 4 month old!)
The claim...
" Our Teething Jewelry Is:
* Dentist Created and Endorsed
* BPA, PVC, Phthalate Free
* Latex and Lead Free
* Dishwasher Safe"
When we first put them on, they seem to attract dust. However, as they get more used, that no longer is a problem. It must be the glossy surface to begin with. Anyway, with use, the colour and texture got better.
My little one (at 2 years and 4 months) has definitely got very sharp teeth and bites without mercy (I truly hope it is a phase). So, when he feels like biting, I will offer him the pendant instead. I know it's meant more for teething babies but well, let's just say I much prefer him biting into the pendant that on someone. And, the pendant worked. Yes... my little one, with strong, sharp teeth, is no match for it's durability.
I love bangles/bracelets most of all but I have to pass it on, for a better review and hoping it gets better use with a 10-month old, teething baby. Also, it is a bit too big for me to begin with. I suggest they come in sizes.
While my friend and I (who tested the items out) are amazed by the idea of Dr Bloom's chewable Jewels, we find that our little ones seem to know it is not something we DON'T want them to chew on.... so, it's indeed getting less attention than our watches, our slings, us etc. etc...
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