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your stop for evening gowns 2007-08-10 01:29:00 I like to be honest here. I tend to get cold feet whenever I'm invited to formal dinners in the past. That is because I always have a problem with finding the right evening
gown for the occasion, whether it's a wedding, a corporate dinner ,prom dinner and dance or special event. Being a casual person, I don't have any Formal Dresses in my wardrobe and sometimes, I end borrowing from good friends.If you are like me who need help in finding the evening gown for that special invitation, check out this online store of elegant and glamorous gowns with various sorts of designs and style. The one-stop store offers designer dresses and gowns that are priced affordably plus FREE shipping on all orders. Shopping online means no time wasted in walking from one store to another and worse still, it may not be easy to find a store that specializes in Evening Dresses.With a store like Elegant Mart, attending a dinner function is no longer that stressful :)
perks of blogging 2007-08-10 00:38:00 One of the nice perks
of writing product reviews is that I get to receive nice samples from advertisers. 2 weeks ago, I received a couple of good quality makeup brushes from Erth Mineral Makeup, an online store that offers a good range of mineral makeup including foundation mineral powder, mineral eye shadow, mineral concealer and mineral blusher.Erth Mineral makeup is 100% pure, crushed minerals which uses the finest ingredients and use no unnecessary fillers such as bismuth oxychloride and our cosmetics contain no nano-particles. In other words, you don't have to worry if you have dozed off to sleep with your makeup on!The large collection of colours means you can find an appropriate colour that suits your complexion and skin tone. What is nice with mineral makeup is the natural finish of a non made-up look yet making you look radiant, fresh and beautiful. All Erth mineral makeup is naturally non-comedogenic and bacteria resistant which makes it great for those suffering fro
relax on the ocean 2007-08-09 10:14:00 Few weeks ago, I cut out a newspaper advertisement on cruise vacations and pasted it in front of my work desk. DH saw it and asked if we were going for the 12 days Hawaii Round Islands cruise. It got me thinking about including a cruise in our upcoming vacation and even if we can't do it this time, I would like to take Clayton on an ocean cruise someday.Going on a cruise is a lovely way to relax, unwind and enjoy a carefree time with your loved ones. I always think it's a great way to enjoy that honeymoon or even tie the knot. Destination Oceans specializes in European cruises including cruises to Alaska, Bermuda, Mediterranean, Hawaii, Greek Isles, South America, South Pacific and more. You can pick from either the attractive all-inclusive cruise packages or cruise-only deals, depending on your preference and budget.Honestly, I would love to take an Alaska cruise one of these days. I have heard much about the wonderful adventures and spectacular beauty of the Atlaska. Destination Oc
my query finally answered 2007-08-09 05:16:00 Ever since I bought Clayton his first pack of vehicle flash cards, he has expanded his vocabulary in vehicles and taken an interest in construction and heavy equipment vehicles. I have never paid much attention to any construction site til becoming a mom to a talkative boy, who will shout out 'crane', 'loader' and 'bull dozer' whenever we pass by one. Sometimes it makes me think... where do these heavy equipment drivers learn how to steer those huge and heavy vehicles. It requires skill and precision to operate them.Ahhh.. here is the answer to my query. I came across a heavy equipment operator school who specializes in providing skilled training in heavy and construction vehicles including bulldozer, backhoe, excavator, loader, road roller, crane...etc. Associated Training Services (ATS) has been in the industry for the last 16 years providing hands on and practical training to help those who are searching for a career in heavy equipment operator industry. With various certific
let's go brisbane 2007-08-08 22:49:00 Whenever I mention about travel Australia, people will be all excited about Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast, but if you have never visited Brisbane, you may be missing the big part of fun in Queensland.My first visit to Brisbane was dated more than 10 years ago and I had been back to this lovely city a few times now. In fact, next year, we may be planning for a trip to check out the property scene, if my DH hasn't changed his mind. What I should include in our itinerary this time around are day trips to some islands like Bribie island, Moreton Bay or Tangalooma. A wildlife trip should excite my little boy and a country drive to the Sunshine Hinterland will be a great adventure for our family.I would much prefer to pick a Brisbane accommodation in the city or Southbank on one weekend to enjoy the flea markets which is a great place to shop for some local arts and craft and food produce. Besides, I just found an online booking site that has lots of cheap hotels in Brisbane. It is not
my mineral makeup review is up! 2007-08-14 12:55:00 Last week, a package from the US came in the mail and I jumped up with joy when I opened it. In the box were many little jars of mineral
makeup powders, sent to me by an online makeup site, Lush Erth, which specializes in pure mineral makeup. Well, I tried them on last weekend and did a review
on it. Check out my mineral makeup review plus those fabulous brushes!If you don't know what mineral makeup is, then you are definitely missing something here. They are affordable, natural, don't clog pores and create a radiant finish. Read it, buy it and try it to believe it!
lesson to be learned 2007-08-14 11:22:00 This is a true story. I had a business friend who had a strong entrepreneur spirit. He started his own business in his early 20s and due to his hardwork and determination, he managed to grow his business to more than 50 staff within a year. Being someone who took big risks in his business deals, he started negotiating bigger contracts even when the company was not ready. What made it worse was his poor accounting management skills which led him to accumulated debts. Soon, he was having problems paying his creditors, staff's salaries, getting himself into credit card consolidation and eventually, he resorted to filing for bankruptcy.This could be avoided if he had approached professional negotiators to help him to draw out a debt relief plan. These debt analysts can assist in evaluating his situation and negotiate a lower debt settlement with his creditors. By doing this, he didn't have to resort to bankruptcy and with his entrepreneur spirit, he could start anew and afresh. The lesso Read more:lesson
discussion continues... 2007-08-14 03:46:00 First, we have geo segmentation, then, there is discussion on the boards our 'ingrish' not being up to standards. This morning, I was told about a new discussion on how some old time posties are cheating on the system with an attempt to get higher PR and better Alexa rankings. And it seems that these people who are doing that are not from this region! They are given more opportunities for the simple fact that they reside in the US and then, they cheat the system. It must be frustrating huh, knowing that the mouth that you fed are cheating on you...
Is Geo Segmentation at PayPerPost a BS? 2007-08-13 02:58:00 I'm not going to write a long post about the recent geo segmentation at PayPerPost
. Enough said and I believe the points mentioned are clear enough to alert CEO Ted and the team. But honestly, if I am an advertiser, I would like to spread my business 'GLOBALLY', not just to U.S. C'mon, guys, this is the 21st century where the internet makes all things BORDERLESS. Moreover, take a look around, corporate outsourcing is going to India and majority of manufacturing is moving to China. What's going on?5xmom wrote a damn good post - forgive my language. I seldom make a strong point like this but this time, I'm pissed. Well, I am only thankful that Sponsored Reviews, Review Me and some other up and coming paid blogging networks are not moving in this geo segmentation direction.What are your thoughts on this? Read more:Segmentation
Trust the Rome experts 2007-08-12 21:03:00 My two good friends, Meng and Kim just got back from Rome for their honeymoon two months ago... they had so much to share. After viewing their lovely photos at their photo sharing page, I am inspired to make a trip to Rome someday. I must admit that I'm not a big fan of ancient architecture or history but I still want to see the ancient Rome. I believe the experience will be an awesome one. I recalled Meng telling me that searching for nice and affordable accommodations in Rome can be challenging, especially when the Malaysia ringgit currency is low and everything is expensive after curency conversion. So it is important to find just the right accommodation at a good price. Seriously, there are so many online travel sites and it's hard to narrow your search to just one. But this morning, I found a great place to search for hotels in rome and the best thing is, the hotels, bed and breakfasts..etc are handpicked by the local experts, Mauro and Paola. Not only are they experts ab
for the football enthusiasts 2007-08-12 02:17:00 I've got this bunch of friends who are big fans of the Manchester United and Liverpool. Whenever the football soccer season is on, you can tell it by their sleepy faces in the mornings, Otherwise, they will be organizing gatherings and football parties when the matches are on.Can you imagine what would it be like if they decide to travel to UK for these football matches? I heard that it is very hard to get Premier League tickets to these big clubs unless advanced bookings are made. But I know my friends will be all excited if they can make a trip as a group - the fun and excitement will be unimaginable! Moreover, they can take time to tour UK after the matches. Besides, accommodation in these big cities can be booked easily online at many travel sites. If I'm asked to pick my accommodations in the UK, it will be the Ascott Mayfair for London hotel, The Edge Luxury Apartments for Manchester hotel and the Crowne Plaza for Liverpool hotel. You can find out the latest rates and discount Read more:enthusiasts
do you own a boat? 2007-08-18 04:11:00 Just the other day, DH and myself were discussing about how some people would spend millions of dollars on an apartment in the city. So I told him that if I had lots of money next time, I would like to own a cruiser or a small houseboat.Whenever I get a chance to visit a marina, I will spend some time checking out on some of those luxury boats. I would believe that the owners of these expensive and nice looking boats would have covered their boats with good boat insurance. No body can predict the unexpected change of weather conditions and anything can happen when you are out in the sea.It's so convenient to get a boat insurance online. With Cover My Travels, customers can have their policies approved instantly or within 24 hours. The site provides insurance for all sorts of boats including canoes, catamarans, yachts, speedboats and more. If you own a boat and haven't got a policy, it's time to get a free quote from the website.
looking for condo hotels... 2007-08-18 01:58:00 The excitement is heating up as our airline tickets are confirmed. I've began my itinerary planning officially and DH has agreed that we'll stay in Hawaii for about 2 wks before flying to Los Angeles for Christmas, then possibly Las Vegas for a few days before flying back to LA again.This morning, an email came from our cousin that we may be spending New Year's Eve at Big Bear Cabin! I'm still hunting for nice Condo Hotels for our vacation, I always prefer the luxury amenities of a hotel plus the spacious and cosy ambience of a condo. It's Saturday so I'm taking a break from work and doing some vacation planning!I really like the Hawaiian condos managed by Outrigger... I just hope it won't burn a hole in our pockets :)
back to fitness 2007-08-18 01:08:00 While many women are fighting to lose those extra pounds, I've been trying to do the opposite :P A large of the weight loss was attributed by extensive nursing and a busy lifestyle of balancing work and motherhood. Maybe I should try some muscle milk or start a weight gain program but at the end of the day, it's health that matters, not the numbers. While I still fit into a Size 6 or 8, a couple more kilos will be great. I'm getting back to a regular exercise routine while waiting for True Fitness to open up. I miss those Les Mills classes - Body Pump, Body Combat and Body Balance. I need those muscles back! Read more:fitness
our spontaneous trip to East Coast Park 2007-08-16 22:50:00 Clayton is a city boy... don't blame us cos there isn't any beach near to where we live. Growing up in Singapore, I used to cycle at East Coast
Park since I was a little girl. The sad thing is I have neglected this popular local beach after I stepped into the working world. During our last trip to Singapore, while DH was driving past East Coast
Park, I coaxed him to stop by for a while since we had our car with us. He reluctantly agreed but that decision was probably the best we made in our trip. We seldom do spontaneous things like that, DH is just not that kind but with a crazy wife like me... just be ready with more surprises!We walked along the beach, rented a bicycle and cruised along the park. Clayton was worried the sand getting into his feet but he got over it very fast. Here are some photos of our spontaneous, unplanned East Coast Park trip in Singapore... it was one of the best trips we had... after so long. Clayton loved his bicycle ride... check him out.
I want Airinet broadband! 2007-08-16 21:01:00 High speed broadband
internet is almost a 'must' these days for most of us who are online more than 12 hours a day. I often get frustrated over slow speeds and worse still, interrupted connections every now and then. In the last few months, DH and myself have been checking on faster internet speed connections in our area but we are often told that installation is in progress. Malaysians can lament with me on this issue - our internet connection and server is simply pathetic.How I wish we can have wireless broadband - yes - I mean 'WIRELESS', which means no modem needed, just like the one in Airinet Network, which is super fast and only cost $25 a month, serving the Pueblo area in Colorado. For only $25 a month, you get limitless access PLUS 100Mb email and hosting with any monthly plan. With Airinet broadband internet, you can surf and get connected anywhere, anytime, with no cables or telephone wires needed - how convenient is that?
Pure luxury at the Virgin Islands 2007-08-16 10:14:00 You wanna talk about luxury? Then you need to take a walk with me to check out this luxury waterfront 4 bedroom villa located in St Thomas US VirginIslands
. Welcome to Villa Nicoletta.First, I am impressed with the website design - it reflects the concept of this luxury villa, not forgetting the 'live' hostess giving a virtual overview of this property. The information on the website contains everything you need to know about the villa, the surroundings, the area and its attractions. Let me warn you: you will be enticed! It is a site with some of the loveliest photos with clear details of what to expect at St Thomas. Everything looks like a piece of paradise - the bedrooms, dining area, deck, ocean views, beaches, the little touches, decorations, kitchen...etc. I was blown! My DH took a sneak peek when the live video was played and he was mesmerized!This is such an ideal place for honeymooners and weddings. All you need is some extra cash and you can enjoy pure luxury at every corne
weight loss portal with a difference 2007-08-16 04:48:00 Five years ago, Singapore celeb and actress, Andrea De Cruz went through a bout of liver failure and transplant after taking a slimming pill. She was so close to death but the glimpse of hope came when her then fiance, now husband, Pierre stepped in to donate part of his liver to her.So why have so many women willing to take risks with unknown and untested slimming pills to fight weight loss? All in the name of beauty, you may say. Being a natural health advocate, I believe that weight loss should not focus on just the 'weight' measurements but the total wellbeing of the person. I took some time to review a weight loss portal with an interesting site name - LookCut, which sets its uniqueness apart by looking at health for life and NOT short term solutions of weight loss.The articles found at LookCut are geared towards health and fitness that combines issues on weight loss, fitness, diets, nutrition, longevity, wellness and long term benefits of healthy living. It focuses on how healt Read more:difference
Text Link Ads, Sponsored Reviews and more! 2007-08-15 20:47:00 I love opening up my mailbox in the mornings these days... it brings me smiles except for one morning but well, that is history. They say, 'don't look back, just move forward'!This morning, I am greeted by another nice surprise from Text Link
Ads - I got another Text Link Ads
sold in my home office women! Last night, I had two sold - one in HOW and the other in Doris Goes Shopping. That is not it. I had 4 accepted bids from Sponsored Reviews!! I like Sponsored Reviews as I get to choose who I like to write for and I'm beginning to enjoy the bidding process. What's nice is I only pay a 35% commission and not 50%. Besides, most of the advertisers have quality websites to be reviewed. The other day, I had an offer from an advertiser for Live Life: Organics and Your Health - I was delighted! What a fantastic platform it is to connect bloggers with advertisers - in a fair and professional way! Yesterday morning, I got another Link Post from LinkWo
Wordless Wednesday - Clayton loves greens! 2007-08-15 12:46:00 Did I ever mentioned that Clayton
loves vegetables? Yes, I am so thankful and blessed. I have heard so much stories of how parents have to bribe their kids to eat their greens...Ahhh......what is this?munch... munch.. munch Read more:Wednesday
boost the immune 2007-08-15 09:43:00 Ever since I recovered from asthma and my night cough, I have been faithfully taking my Vitamin C, Propoplus and Echinacea daily. I'm feeling good so far except for the little sniffles last week. Whenever Clayton comes down with a cold/flu, I tend to be the next victim so the next thing to do is to work on my immune system.When we have a strong immune system, our bodies are not susceptible to coughs and colds or other respiratory illnesses. I have been told about the benefits of colloidal silver and how it can help to boost the immune and fight common colds. Though I haven't tried it, I believe there is a great deal of research on the web on colloidal silver that I can find. My friend uses it to ease her monthly menstrual cramps and she swears by it. Anyone has any experience with colloidal silver?
vacation tickets booked! 2007-08-15 05:07:00 Finally, I have confirmed our vacation plans this December and booked our airline tickets. Since we need an open jaw ticket, flying to Hawaii and coming back from LA, I need a travel agent to do the job. I figure out that it's too complicated doing this online. The travel agent just confirmed that we would be flying by Delta airlines with a 12 hour transit in Korea before enrouting to Hawaii - 12 hours!Well, I must not forget to make arrangements for our medical travel insurance, an important must-have in all our trips. I was reviewing the Cover my travels and was impressed with the coverage that included many medical conditions that were often not included in other insurance companies. A good and comprehensive coverage means less worries, headaches and unnecessary stress. In order to ensure a smooth and pleasant vacation, it pays to evaluate a good travel insurance so that all your travel needs can be taken care of.
online tutoring 2007-08-15 04:30:00 It's not being a child these days. I remembered those good old days of riding my bicycle in the evenings or hanging around at the playground. It was a wonderful childhood albeit simple and plain. I have many friends with children who are in primary schools and they are already so stressed up during their children's exams... sometimes, I wonder why. They are only 8-10 years old and their weekend schedule is full of activities including tuition for all sorts of subjects.Have you heard of online
Tutoring? Hasn't the internet changed the way we learn and live? At tutor vista, you can find online tutors for a host of subjects including English, Math, Science, Geography, History, Algebra, Physics, Economics and lots more! The interesting thing your online tutor is available everyday, 24 hours! If you are keen to find out more, head down to the website and don't miss the unlimited online tutoring package for all subjects at $24.99, valid for the first month only.
my adsense is moving! 2007-08-14 20:42:00 2 weeks ago, I jumped with joy when I saw my google Adsense skyrocketed to $9! I had never in my life had $9 in a day! I know I probably sound suakoo but it's just one of those little things that light my day. As a matter of fact, I can see that my Adsense is seeing some movement compared to my earlier days of blogging. $19 for 7 days - not bad lah ..... I'm looking forward to my second cheque from Google :)
travel from vienna to berlin 2007-08-21 22:09:00 My good friend, Tracy, just told yesterday that she might be making a trip to Germany again this November - lucky her! I've never to Germany and would definitely like to make a trip someday.. I'm a travel freak :) I have heard about the high cost of living in Europe so I better be making enough money to make my vacation an enjoyable one.There are many flights to Berlin and if you are in Vienna, Lufthansa takes you there from 168euros depending on season and flight schedule. There are other cheaper alternatives with low cost airlines such as Air Berlin, Germanwings and Sky Europe which requires some necessary transfers via the SkyShuttle bus. It all depends on your budget. Cheaper air travels may save you some money for better hotels in Vienna or Berlin. In Berlin, a budget hotel may only cost 10 euros with 5 star hotels starting at 100+ euros. Be expected to pay more for hotels in better location, amenities and features. Vienna hotels are cheaper compared to the ones in Berlin with
florida someday 2007-08-21 10:54:00 My brother in law who lives in San Francisco has been talking about investing in a property. After all the months of searching, he's considering Tampa real estate since he has a good real estate agent who is recommending the area. This sounds like good news to me cos it gives me more reason to persuade DH for a trip to Orlando Florida when that happens. For now, I'm happy that we are heading to Hawaii and Los Angeles. Now, he's saying that it's too tiring to do Las Vegas. Maybe we'll look at San Diego or somewhere nearer then ....
US immigration consultation 2007-08-21 04:55:00 Whenever I tell friends that we are migrating to Australia in few years' time, they will ask 'why not the US'? This is a common question as we have many close relatives in the US, including my brother in law. I suppose I have never thought about the US as I'm not familiar with the immigration law practices.It is important to find a good representative if you are keen on immigration, whether it's a family or business migration. If anyone of you are thinking of immigration to the US, Root Law Group has been serving its clients with successful track records, for all family or business matters. For more information on your immigration concerns, call (888) Root-Law (888-766-8529) for your free initial consultation.
get your Tae Bo AMPED now! 2007-08-21 04:26:00 I just learnt about Tae Bo program yesterday. Founder of Tae Bo, Billy Blanks has such an inspiring story to tell. I was surprised to hear that even DH knew about Tae Bo fitness programs.In Korean language, “Tae” means “foot and leg” and “Bo” actually refers to “box” in short. This is a no-nonsense program that uses a combination of exercises including self-awareness and control of martial arts, the focus and strength of boxing, and the grace and rhythm of dance to provide you an overall body workout. Tae Bo programs focus on the physical as well as the mental aspects of your entire being. It is not just about losing those weight but the program helps you to develop self-confidence, discipline, develop speed, strength and the ability to quicken your reflexes. I spent some time on watching the animated and exciting video - the testimonials were great. I have friends who are health conscious, who buy anything related to health, including pulse oximeter, I am definitely re
any Mac blogger out there? 2007-08-20 12:19:00 Being a Mac user, I need to spend more money on a lot of things such as Mac accessories, software, Mac memory, upgrades...etc. Unlike DH who spends little on his IBM memory and other stuff, anything to do with Mac costs more. But after all these years, I still wouldn't settle for anything else but my Mac when it comes to graphic design work. I had tried working on the PC for my design stuff and it was just not the same. I know I'm not the only one feeling this way and that's probably why Mac continues to reign among design students. Any Mac blogger out there?
heading to Los Angeles for Christmas 2007-08-20 11:08:00 In few months' time, we will be heading to Los Angeles
to spend our first Christmas
outside Asia and I am so excited about it. We will be staying with DH's cousins and imagine 4 small children having their own fun while we adults get business with Christmas turkey and puddings? I am so glad that DH has agreed to this itinerary, how I miss the shopping outlets in LA!During a short chat with our cousins, they were sharing us about their California mortgage refinance plans since they are thinking of a new home. With additions to the family, it is normal to consider a new place and that will also increase their level of financial commitments. For now, we are happy to be squeezing in their cosy home with another family of four... this looks like a crowded but fun filled season. Read more:Los Angeles
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