FollowThe expanded SST (Sales and Service Tax) that took effect on 1 July 2025 has officially kicked us Malaysians hard on the butt — especially for families like mine who thrive on fruits and wholesome eating. Being a household that loves imported fruits like avocados, kiwis, and lemons, I felt the pinch immediately. Today, when…
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Indoor Plants for Low Light Rooms: A Step-by-Step Guide
Indoor plants are a wonderful way to bring life, color, and a sense of calm into your home. However, for those of us with low-light spaces, choosing the right plants and understanding how to care for them can be a challenge. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you select, care for, and style indoor…
C&S Individually Wrapped Premium Bathroom Toilet Roll
I am very finicky when it comes to toilet paper. I have a pet peeve with toilet papers that turn into disintegrated mushy bits that stick to my hands and everywhere else when they are in contact with water. Sometimes bits of toilet paper get stuck to my face when I use it to wipe…
Best Toilet Papers Ever – Seazons Rock Toilet Tissues
Talking about toilet papers, my friends were in disbelief when I told them recently that I buy an average of one bag of 10 toilet rolls every single week. Sometimes I buy even more when I see discounts at my favorite mart. But what turns me off when I shop for toilet rolls is lugging…
How Often Do You Service Your House Air-Conditioner?
An air-conditioner has to be serviced regularly so that it can perform optimally. Regular servicing also improves the efficiency of our air conditioner. Experts warn that for every year of operation in which you do not service your aircon, it loses 5% of its efficiency. After 3 years therefore, the efficiency of your air conditioner will…
Long Water Cut Preparation
I’m not new to water cuts and water rationing. If you are a Klang Valley folk, water cuts and rationing are nothing new. I was affected by the worst water rationing in the history of Klang Valley in the year 1998 (the year Commonwealth Games was hosted by KL) and yet, the OCD me survived,…
Not That Ready Yet For The Longest Water Cut Ever!
Since Saturday, I’ve been joining panicky residents at our neighborhood in the rush to snap up pails, water containers, tubs and garbage bins for the insane 3 to 4 days scheduled water cut. In fact, almost every household in the entire Klang Valley is affected by the largest water cut in the state’s history. On…
Should You Opt For Condominiums As Your Home?
There are loads of reasons why someone who opt for high-rise such as condominiums even when a condominium for sale usually come with a hefty price per square foot. When purchasing a condominium the buyer is agreeing to buy all the space within the walls. Everything outside the condo belongs to the building manager. Condos…
My First Diamond Coral Gold Water Filter
H20 consists of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. This substance also known as water, is one of the most essential elements to our body and all living things in this planet. Water makes up more than two thirds of human body weight, and without water, we would die in a few days. The…
The New, 3rd Generation Electrolux Ergorapido Vacuum Cleaner
Did I tell you that ever since I took over the role of full-time slave maid, I told the hubs that I desperately needed a cordless vacuum cleaner? But the stingy hubs said NO, he ain’t going to buy a new cordless vacuum. He said that I could use his other Electrolux vacuum cleaner which…
Microfiber Mop From 100 Yen Shop
I love shopping at 100 Yen Shop. After dropping off rascal #2 at the ballet school, I can spend over an hour at 100 Yen Shop browsing the range of amazing yet affordable products. Last Saturday, I found this magic microfiber mop that I have been wanting to get ever since my role now includes…
A Kitchen Full Of Suds
On the morning of the first day of this year, I had a rude surprise when my maid told me that ‘sabun keluar dari lubang’ (suds appearing from the hole). I ran to the kitchen and saw the floor of the kitchen where our washing machine is placed covered by suds. The suds had made its way into…
Still Moving, Unpacking And Arranging Our Things
Finally Packing My Stuff
Labeling Of Meat
When my former maid was around, I didn’t have to help her out or supervise her much when it comes to organizing the household and cooking. Whenever I bought meat back from the market or supermarket, she would know what to do. With this super blur maid, I have to label all the meat that…
Busy Busy And Really Tired
The past one week has been hectic for me. Hubby has been really busy with his catering business lately, which is good for us but we see him lesser. He will normally do the marketing of vegetables, fish and fruits for us at the pasar malam every Friday but last Friday, my maid, the 2 girls…