Whenever I have the intention to spend on something more extravagant like cosmetics, I’ll make sure I wait till the SALE period. During this time, apart from getting cash vouchers, I can get free miniature cosmetic gifts as well. If you really study the items and sizes, the value for the gift sets are really worth the buy.

I have built a good relationship with the salesgirls of the cosmetic counter that I frequent so, despite buying items $10 or $15 below the amount to be eligible for the gifts, they will normally give it to me. On top of that if the promo says I will be eligible for the gifts if I spend X amount but I actually spent X+ amount, I will ask for extra items and they have no issues giving them to me. Now, you can call me evil but that’s what I call relationship building!

That’s my simple tip. Let’s hear from the others! The recipients of this tag will need to do the following:

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It’s very simple. When you receive this tag, copy the whole list and add your own shopping tip to the bottom and pass it on.

1. Wear comfy clothing when you’re shopping. You don’t wanna fuss with too many laces and buttons when you’re trying clothes on. http://rinnah-marketplace.blogspot.com
2. Choose stores offering some kind of reward program, e.g. purchase points, rebates or store coupons. Knowing how the program works and when to use them will save you a lot of money in the long run. http://kakishopping.giddytigers.com
3. Always ask for a discount or bargain, especially when you pay cash for big purchase like furniture and electrical items, you will be surprised how much lesser you have to pay. http://leahschrader.com
4. Buy in bulk or from the hypermarket. Hypermarket like Giant and Tesco has greater offer than places like Jusco or Parkson. (I’m referring to household stuffs) http://montessorimum.com
5. Check for reviews on items you want to buy so you don’t end up buying the wrong thing or something that you don’t need. Also check on latest promo through catalogues or phamplets to get the best-best-best price or buy. http://www.ramblingmoo.com
6. Buy cosmetics during SALE time where you get cash vouchers and free gifts. Why pay retail price without added benefit when you can get extra perks? http://www.mylilventure.com

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I wanna tag these lovely women:

1. Momsie Tales – a wonderful blogging mom which I’ve just got to know

2. Cheeks to Cheeks – the queen of Coach bags

3. LA My Home – Psst…interim post….

Oh yes, just realized I was tagged by Mommy To Chumsy and my good old buddy Angeleyes on this one too.

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Slave
2. Maid
3. Driver
4. Cook….all for the sake of the family

Four places I have lived:
Since I was borne, I lived in this very town. So, multiply by 4 and there, you have the answer.

Four Places Country I have been on vacation:
1. KL
2. Singapore
3. Brunei
4. Hong Kong
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Laksa Sarawak
2. Ka Chang Ma – a type of confinement food in my lil town
3. Tom Yam soup
4. Penang Char Kuay Teow with lotsa clams

Four places you would rather be right now:
1. At Sweepstakes Head Office waiting for my cheque (THE GRAND PRIZE of course)
2. At Sports Toto Office also waiting for my cheque (For winning 6/52)
3. At Magnum 4D Office, no need to saylah…waiting for my cheque again. Win 1st prize x 200 tickets mar..
4. At my Head Office, handing in my resignation letter….Muar ha ha…

Four friends to tag:
Anybody wanna do tags, let me know and I’ll list your link here.

Phew, I thought I had 3 different tags. Lucky, all were for the same one. Thanks for tagging me guys, I feel sooooooo loved

1. He’s not a handyman at home. Most people’s hubby can do a little bit of electrical or plumbing works if required but my hub is as blur as me in this area.

2. He’s hopeless with computers. Basic stuff like log in, log out and navigation where required is ok. Otherwise, a total tech idiot, worse than me!!!

3. He usually has stupid questions when I cook. You knowlah, I’m not a good cook so hypersensitive in this area. Questions like “Eh, have to put this meh, not that meh?“ just do not turn me on *duh* I think he’s scared he’ll die of food poisoning because of my cooking *quickly jots down idea*

4. When he’s sick, he is such a baby but when I’m sick, I cannot be a baby. No explanation needed here.

5. When driving and he gets annoyed, he will speed in anger, even if the kids are in the car. Sheesh!

6. Sometimes he makes stupid commitments without consulting me, like buying a house for investment!!! Now, we are stuck with another Housing Loan commitment. Irritated or not you say?

I believe that’s all I can think of right now. Otherwise, I’ll probably wonder why I chose the chap of all guys. I’ll edit and add some more when my flash back happens

Now, who should I tag:

a) Mottisland – Ha! Virgin tag for your blog opening.

b) ShoppingMum – You asked for it, you’re getting it

c) Talk This Talk That – So that you can meet your quota

I’ve got so many favourites, I don’t even know which to choose. Ok, I’ll choose SARAWAK LAKSA which I’ve posted on my other blog before *drools* It is one of the more famous food in Kuching, Sarawak. 

This one I must warn you guys, has high cholesterol. Ingredients includes bean sprouts, prawns, beehoon, eggs, chicken and of course, the yummy yummy soup which is the OOMPH! I normally forgo the bean sprouts as I hate the taste. Add this with belacan and lime, it can really taste like ”To Die For“.

Prices range from $3.00 to $5.00 depending on the portion and whether it comes with big prawns or not.

There are several good places to eat this but there’s too many to list out, so if you happen to drop in, call me and I’ll bring you there  

Passing the honour now to…

1. Binky, Blogging & Such - Let’s have food recommendation from over yonder

2. Bubba Stuff - Payback time for the tags I owe you

3. My Lovely Rays - Let’s talk food this time

4. Raising Belle – I miss irritating tagging youlah

5. Montessorimum – I know you have many paid posts to write. So, in case you are short of posts to slot in between, you can use this

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Instructions.

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Proposition: What is your favorite food in your state or country?

Requirements: Find some info about the food and show delicious pictures of it?

Quantity: FIVE PEOPLE.

Tag Mode: You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.

Mybabybay loves Asam Laksa from Penang, Malaysia

JustMyThoughts loves Penang Char Koay Teow

My Lil Venture loves Laksa Sarawak

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There were times when people hesitated in using business credit cards rather cash was more acceptable and investing money on solid real estate was considered an appropriate step. But now times are changing as people are relying on plastic money like visa credit card and even more people are investing on home improvement. With this entire one can see a rise in online trading and times are very near when holiday insurance would overtake other insurances.

My Last Post….Gee, now that I have to think before I write (which I don’t usually do), it’s kinda hard *gulps*

If I knew ahead of time I was gonna pass on, I would schedule a blog post on this site to publish on the said date (must refer to Jazz, my sifu). These shall be the instructions:

1. Donate my organs
2. Cremate my body
3. Scatter my ashes in the sea (any sea lah)
4. Declare my love for my family in the post and wish them well
5. Remind my kids to grow up remembering the fond memories with their mommy
6. Tell my other half that he is allowed to remarry with the condition that he finds a woman who will love my kids. Otherwise, I will come back and haunt him….muar ha ha
7. Since my mom is a single mother and I am the only child, I will leave instructions for my other half to ensure that she is well taken care of.
8. Thank my blogger buddies for their support & virtual friendship. Tell them that I’ll miss blogging awfully but if anybody wants a sign to confirm whether there’s net access “up there”, just drop a comment in the post.

Aiks, this is almost like a will, scary But hey, it sounds realistic and makes me ponder….

Wanna tag who?

1. Shopping Mum

2. Mike of Something About Parenting

3. Mamajo of Los Angeles My Home

What’s in my bag? See how I make a statement with a colour no one dares to use to the office…courtesy of Clinique.

Things I throw into my rubbish bag tot bag includes my purse, tissues, condoms….oops! I meant coupons, lipstick, lip gloss, mirror and a small white plastic bag containing medications I need.

I shall pass along the honour to:

1. Miche of Sketches of Life

2. Michelle of My Baby Bay

3. Yvonne of Etcetera~etcetera~etcetera

4. Jean of Jean’s Diary

5. Mott who never visit me here any more

But if you guys have already done this, it’s ok, you will not get seven years of bad luck

The project Blogger Power is a campaign to safegard the internet for children against pornography.

A Request To All Webmasters Of Adult Sites:

“Please require a password-protected login before allowing even free access to explicit adult content. We understand that selling porn is your business and we respect your right to make a legal living. But understand our legitimate concerns and work with us. You already have the “warning adult content” on your websites. Yet kids, who are not legal customers of your product, ignore the warning. So to prevent them from having direct access to explicit images, texts and sounds, the simplest way is to have a password-protected login. No more “free tours” before a visitor supplies basic information.”

Aiyo, now the hard part is to tag 20 bloggers for the campaign:

ShoppingMum, My Lil’ Organic Life, Bubba Stuff, Mott’s Mutterings, Julian & Morin Photoblog, Just 1 Blog, Raising Belle, Mumsgather, Crazy Thoughts By Chelle, Qianyi’s World, Lyon & Wien, Joelle, Blur Blur, Laundry Amah, Pinky’s Thots, The Suzette, Tracy’s Nest, Jean’s Diary, Rambling Moo and Wenzel’s Little Notes.

Sorry I do not have time to post your individual links. If you’ve done it already, it’s fine. Otherwise, be a sport and do this for a good cause. Thanks!