The Body Shop

When was d last time u shopped in the Body Shop? I remembered several years ago 'The Body Shop' was an in thing / trend to shop in. I have not been shopping in 'Body Shop' for sometime now.

We were browsing around & Hubs decided - Why not splash on something? Since we have not bought 'Body Shop' items for a decade. Oooooo.....my sweet Hubs....

Hubs wanted a perfume for his busy Biz' travelling kit. So, I chose an EDT scent for my sweetie Hubs. I prefer EDP but not many Men perfume ranges are EDP. Oh, he loves he's Dior alot too! By the way, this is out of the topic - Does your Hubs choose his own perfume scent & clothes? My Hubs always leaves it to me. He always says 'It's my department, moreover I have good taste' ....hehehe.

Hubs said I should pick something for myself..go ahead. Ok, I chose something New in the store! EDP perfume! It smells refreshing! Do u remember d scent called Escape? Yeap, something similliar but more flowery. Ok, so I have something new sitting on my dressing table :) Anyway, my Hubs smells me most of d time! hahaha!

After selecting these 2 items, we found out there was a promotion going on. Any 3 items, 10% off + RM20 voucher.

Hubs says - Choose another item. Ok, I went scratching my head thinking & looking what else I would need. Browsing through Shower gel, bar soap, make-up.....I chose lip gloss! That's what I need as mine was finishing.

Upon paying, we redeemed d RM20 voucher & gotten ourselves Bath Gel! On top of that, I got myself a membership card. On my next Birthday, I am entitled to 25% off any item! Plus, for purchases above RM200 I am entitled to RM20 voucher! Aint it a great deal to grab?!

Little Black Dress - My lil Fashionista -

One of d days, we were shopping nearby & my Girl pointed outo a lil Black Dress. Mommy, mommy look! I like this, its so pretty & it has round crystals on it! She took d dress around d boutique, literally dancing & imagining that she's wearing d lil Black Dress. She even brought it to show her Grandma. But, my answer was 'No, you have enough dresses already. Put it back please.' So she did and was a lil disappointed but only for a short period of time.

Guess what? My lil Fashionista ..........

Days later....like 6 days later...! She came to me with a lil sweet voice of hers - Mommy, I really liked that Black & White dress with d crystals on it. Can you buy it for me, please? I was so surprised! I immediately knew which dress she was describing. Oh my, I guess as much that she must have had sleepless nights thinking of d beautiful dress. She did'nt mention anything about d dress after we left d mall.

I shared it with my Hubs that same day after she told me how she liked d dress very much. Hubs brought her to d mall & purchased it! Wow, she was so HAPPY, Skipped, Hopped, Hugged, Kissed her beloved PaPa .. & nothing could express that very special 'Angelic' Face of hers. It was indeed 'Priceless' & I wish I could just rewind back that special moment & freeze it.

Not forgetting my lil Boy, he said - Jie Jie, U look like a Princess :)

                                      It's gonna be long for now. I chose slightly bigger size.



LiL One is Off to Kinder Land

Oh my, Oh dear.....Time really flies in a Jiffy! Just several blinks, they grow up so fast!
Do you remember d very 1st moment you're preparing your child's school bag & all d neccesities? How did you cope once your child cries for days trying to adapt to d new chapter in life & environment? Well, I remembered every single moment with my 1st kid. It was hard, she was clingy.

LiL One is ready, get set for Play School! I doubt very much that he would cry during d 1st day as he has a stronger character & a very 'people' person.

Our on way there, We had a short role play --

What is your name? How old r u? Good Morning Teacher...He did good & very nervous infact! He needed to Poop! Ok, we're early.....so we head over to Star Bucks for a comfy rest room (very particular over cleanliness) & had my usual - Frappucino:)

Packing his school bag with an extra set of clothes in case he wets himself, facial tissues, Ben 10 tupperware etc...To be honest, I am feeling a lil down. My lil baby is off to school! I am going to miss d mornings with him chatting alot at home, hugs & all d loving sides of him. Plus, our Mcdonald breakfast sessions:(
booooo.......booooooo........booooooooooo............! Sob:(
Telling myself this - Think of d brighter side - I can have Mcdonalds Lunch with both of my kids straight after school!

Mommy will surely miss you a lot my little ChatterBox! You 're a Big Boy now..Missing all your little hugs!

My LiL one looking Excited this morning!!

LiL One's Mickey Bag. He is soooo Proud of it! :)

Ok, He aint wanna snap anymore pics! Very Nervous...He was ok:)

My Usual Extra Coffee Frappucino with BlueBerry Muffins.



Cream Scones .. Yummy !

Don't have to travel to Cameron Highlands for d Best Scones! Bake it for your loved ones! U need alot of time to bake a Yummylicious Creamy Scone. Do not rush, if not.....Hard Rock Scones! Hehe..

2    Cups of Self Raising Flour
50  Grams Castor Sugar
1/4 Tsp Salt
75  Grams unsalted Butter - Cut into cubes - not melted
1    Egg
1    Tsp Vanilla Essence
1/2 Cup Milk

Pre Heat your Oven at 190 degress.

Hand Mix your Flour, Sugar & Salt in a Huge baking Bowl.
Add Butter Cubes, Hand Mix until coarse like Bread Crumbs. Don't rush, get the right texture. Set Aside.
In a Medium Bowl, Hand Whisk d Egg, Milk & Vanilla Essence.
Pour 1/2 Egg Mixture into Huge baking Bowl, By Hand - Knead the Dough 6 - 7 times. Lay d Dough flat, Pat into 6 -7 inches round shape & use a Medium Cookie cutter to get d Scone shape. Should able to make 6 - 7 Scones.
Lastly, Glaze d top with a touch of Milk.
Bake for 20 minutes.

* Dough must not be too damp or dry. If it is damp, sorry .. your Scones will not rise. Dough a lil dry? Just add a tablespoon of Egg mixture. Do not add anymore Flour - unless u are baking ' Hard Rock ' Scones :)

Served Warm from d Oven ! I love my Scones with tones of butter, strawberry jam & whipped cream....YUMs !

Enjoy Baking ! Do drop me a note - How did yours turn out ? CHeers !

Sale! Grab or not to Grab?!

Have you all been shopping lately? Shopaholics? Hehe..How do you clarify Shopping? You either shop & buy in bulk or choose d best top 3 & GO! Do you think its a disease? Hahahah...!
Time sure pass in a jiffy! August is just around d corner, in a few blinks comes December.

Here's d shopping Loot I've shopped for Kids Xmas, Bdays & Cny 2012 ! Shall I start an Online biz asap?
Not forgetting d Toys I've grabbed during d Toys R Us warehouse Sale?! Yes, I went alone n came out with 4 huge shopping bags! Heroin again..!

note to my dearest mother - Thanks soooo much for d lovely clothes! She has been shopping for my kids too:)

No more Shopping for us! All for d kids special occasions.

 C & Cz's T shirts, Skirts, Pants, Shorts, cute lil tops

 Frm d Toys R Us Warehoouse sale

Toys R Us Warehouse Sale

Scrambled Egg

I have been getting a lot of enqueries on frying d perfect Scrambled Eggs.
Eggs, Eggs! My old time favourite!

Here are d easy, simple & delicious steps ~

* 3 Eggs ( for 2 pax )
* 1 Tablespoon Milk
* Soya Sauce or Salt, depending on your preference. I prefer Soya Sauce 1 Tablespoon
* Black Pepper - Coarse (Optional) My family loves it with black pepper. Taste Great!

Whisk d eggs, add Milk, Soya Sauce & Black Pepper. Give it a last whisk to get a perfect mix.
Once d pan is heated up, pour d entire eggs & u need to constantly stir under low heat. If you like Mayonnaise, do add 1-2 tablespoons onto egg & stir repeatedly. I like Tomatos, I add Tomato cubes. Do not over fry....U ll end up having fried scrambled eggs instead!
Serve Hot with toast, sausages, ham, bacon or even a hot plate of rice! Yum! Or -  You may even add ham cubes or sausages in your scrambled eggs.

                                           Scrambled Eggs with Mayonnaise & Tomato cubes.

Scrambled Eggs without Mayonnaise

Banana Cake

Hello .. Banana Cake my old time favourite! I tend to bake Banana Cakes very often. It's moist & most importantly, my kids enjoy it d most! Especially my girl, she will pack it for school.
Now, 1st & foremost important lesson is - D perfect banana for d cake. It has to be 'Pisang Mas'. I have tried baking with other types of bananas but it did'nt turn out to be very tasty. Please choose very ripe 'Pisang Mas' & that's d key! No banana essence added.

* 150 gm Castor Sugar - I minus d sugar to 130 gm. If you like it sweet, stick to 150 gm.
* 150 gm Butter
* 150 gm Self Rising Flour
* 3 Eggs
* 1 cup Ripe Bananas
* 1 teaspoon Soda Bicarbonate
* Walnuts for d surface - Optional -

U need to beat d Butter & Sugar until Fluffy.
Pour Eggs, 1 at a time & Mix well.
Gradually, add d Flour & Soda Bicarbonate & Mix well until d batter is ready to enter d oven.
Lastly, add Banana's. Lightly stir with a stirer so that it is well mixed.
Set in d oven for 40 minutes.

Note - Always pre-heat your Oven way before baking.