Cherub Baby Glass Bottle Value Pack for Sale

I have got some of the Cherub baby bottles brought in directly from Australia for sale. This is the value pack comprises of twin pack of 240ml bottles and twin pack of 150ml bottles complete with a stylish sling cooler bag.

Normal selling price in Malaysia, for 240ml (twin pack) = RM110-140 and 150ml (twin pack) = RM85-110.  

The selling price for the following will be at RM240 (inclusive of delivery charges).

Only 7 sets left. Color available : Pink, Berry, Blue, Apple and Citrus.

The bottles are BPA free and with color change silicone sleeves if the milk temperature exceeds 42 degree Celsius.

Loose bottle also available for sale. However, the 240ml are fully sold and only left with twin pack of 150ml selling at RM85/set.

Email me at acbm123@gmail, if interested.

Jack is 5!

Jack been asking for a birthday party for quite some times but we make it a point that 1 year old is big and thereafter, we are just going to buy a cake and celebrate at home. He was invited to few of his schoolmates' parties, so he always wanted one. I finally gave in to this one. According to the father, 5,10,13,18 and 21 years old are consider big, so we must give him a party.

When I first sent out the invites to the schoolmates, his former class teacher (for the past 2 years) told me that she was glad that I finally going to organise a party for him. She said she can see Jack feeling sad and be very quiet when others are celebrating their birthday in the class. I felt proud actually as he waited patiently and not demanding it in a big style all these years. So, I promise him, I will throw him a party and he can invite all his friend.

The Theme

Of course, it has to be about car and it has to be Lamborghini. If you read my article earlier http://arlene-stylishbaby.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-crazy-or-lamborghini-crazy.html, then you know he is crazy about Lamborghini.

The Invite

I created this invite with 'Pages' and took a screenshot and convert it into a Jpeg file, so I can send them via MMS/What's up to friends and his schoolmates' parents.

The Planner

Initially, I thought that is going to be like 30-40 children, maybe it is worthwhile to get a party planner to organise some games/activities. However, the 3 monsters managed to persuade me to have a bouncy castle instead. Actually, it is not a bad idea, then the kids will be gather at just an area. so easier for parents to keep an eye on them and of course, it is cheaper too.

For the table setting, cakes and decoration, we got them from: RazzleDazzle Party Box

The Bouncing Castle

This was definitely value for money. Kids so loved it. We ordered it from Bounce Playland.

The Photographer

I came to know Mr. Wong when he first commented on my blog in year 2010 about my visit to a car show. I read his blog and knew he loves photography and he is a lecturer. I sent him and email and asked him will he be interested to take some portraits of the company personnel for usage in our company website purpose. He said yes he would. I was delighted as I really admired his photography skills. We re-employed him in April this year. During the session, I asked him whether he would be interested to come over to take photos in Jack's birthday, again he accepted it. This is his blog http://cwwongphotography.blogspot.com/.

The Caterer

Food was great, highly recommended http://www.chakracs.com/Street_Rendezvous.asp. I opted for hawker style food - Batu Ferringgi Studio. After discuss with them about the crowd of my guests, they suggested to change Yong Tau Foo, Murtabak and Cucur Udang to Seafood Paella, Roti Jala with curry chicken and Fried Fish Finger.

Although we have a hiccups with the late arrival and food was set up almost 1.5 hours late. Good job that I have prepared some snacks for the kids. Also, I am glad that the verdicts for  the food were good from the guests. The Tandoori Chicken and Nan bread cook on the spot were a big hit. They are charging only RM18/pax.

Overall, I think it is a successful party. The kids and the adults have really good time and enjoy the party. I remembered few dads commented that this was not the ordinary party that you sat and have 10 orange juice and watch the kids only!

And of course, the after party fun.....

Snow Walk - I city

Maybe it was a co-incident, the TV just on off showing about snowing. J, was asking : Mummy, when I am bigger, can I go and see snow, can I go Nanny house and play with snow, can I do snow angel?, can I............, can I.........!'.

So, I thought it will be a good idea to take them to snow walk to experience the snow and the cold. Snow walk, I city opens at 10.00 and cost RM25/pax for Adult and RM20/pax for kids. I done my home work well before heading there. I read from a blog it is worthwhile to get some gloves for the kids, if not, they are not able to do touch anything and will be dying of cold. However, winter clothing are provided for free over there. So, we managed to get 3 pairs of little gloves for the kids.

It was quite an easy journey and the directional sign to I-City is good once you existed the toll booth.

Overall, kids' comment : Good but veryyyyyyyy cold!!! 

The twins are too small and were scared to go on the slides but J, enjoyed every bit of it. The floor is quite slippery, K, was struggling with that and walk like a robot! D was just crazy and did his own thing!

Maid Stories

I came across about this story from the Facebook group of maid stories. Apparently if you advertise in the STAR newspaper for a nanny or domestic helper, there is this lady, Vivian will call you up and offer you a nanny.

She will claimed that she has a nanny agency and will require RM1400 for the agent fee and the next day, she will dispatch a chinese nanny to you but without giving you any receipt or business card. After a few days, the nanny will start complaining about the work and will leave and when you call Vivian back, she will say that the workload is too much that is the reason the nanny quit but she guarantee a replacement within a month or so from the beginning but after a several calls, she will not answer your call(s). 2 persons had been cheated by her and her mobile number was 012-687 5409.

So, ladies, do watch out if you come across this. 

MILO Breakfast Movement Blogger Session

I felt honoured to be invited by MILO last Saturday for the first MILO Breakfast Movement Blogger Session last Saturday.

I decided to attend with the kids. The organiser was really friendly and allowed me to bring the kids and even arranged some activities for the kids too. It was a great exposure for the kids instead of  'lepaking' around on weekend.

The session was held at The Cooking House Sdn Bhd at Desa Sri Hartamas. We arrived about half an hour early but the organisers were friendly and were chatting with the kids. The kids picked their own breakfast and of course, having their favorite, MILO drink.

 

The Venue

The event was held in line with MILO Breakfast Movement aims to deepen the relevance of breakfast in every Malaysian home and it was supposed to be in form of interactive discussion with our blogger and speakers. However, I was too occupied with the kids and can only go along with the session as it went.

There were 2 speakers Professor Poh, Nutritionist Society Malaysia and Cher Siew Wei, Corporate Wellness Manager of Nestle spoke about Breakfast, nutrition and tips for parents and the importance of breakfast for adults and finally cooking demonstration by Chef Marina Mustaffa. 

Jack assisting Chef Marina in making MILO pancake for breakfast

Kayley, trying out the pancake

Photo Session with Chef Marina 

Thank you MILO for the invitation! The kids have great time!

Holiday in Krabi

We went for a 4 days 3 nights holiday in Krabi last month. We booked the ticket during Airasia sale for RM1300 for 7 persons including hot seats and 40kg of baggage and insurances,very good value.

This time we decided to treat ourselves by staying in nice villa which comes with own driver and transportation service, airport and hotel transfers and own private swimming pool.

Own Tuk Tuk with drive

Own private pool

The villa has 3 bedrooms and it is about 5km drive from the busy Aonang beach area but with your own transportation, distance is not an issue. We were issued an handphone on arrival to enable us to call the drive for pick up or delivery.

The villa also comes with a complete kitchen. This suits us well. We could actually cooked at home or 'bungkus' outside and heat up later. The driver actually took us to the market and we have daddy to cook us BBQ one evening. The driver helped us to set up the BBQ.

Our own chef

Living Room

Bed 1

Kitchen

Bed 2

The villa gave us great flexibility with the space and pool for kids to run around and play. I find this sort of villa arrangement best for people with family. Sometimes, I went out with maid for groceries shopping, sometimes we went out with 1or2 kids for shopping and sight seeing and some stayed behind and just chilled by the pool.

We really have good time and sure will go back there once we are able to get cheap tickets again. By the way, AA is having free seats to Krabi and you just need to pay for the airport tax. I have checked it out and it only costs us RM690 before add-ons of hot seats, baggage and insurances but we are giving a miss this time as we have holiday booked for April and August in Langkawi this year.

Maid-less for 2 Weeks!

We survived 2 weeks without a maid during the Xmas and new year period. Our maid went back home for her break. We have finally agreed a deal with her that she can go back home yearly for 2 weeks but with the condition that she must work with her for a longer period e.g 5 years. Even with this agreement, we were worried that she may not be back after the break. My friends were telling me to hold her money but in actual fact, she spent most of her money home every month and the balance, she spent them when during her break days. I kept telling her how important to have her saving, however, things seems to happen and need money to resolve back at her home!

Ok, our survival plan, my husband took the whole Christmas week off work. I have to work in the morning and take the afternoon off. My husband will let the kids wake up late, lepak in their pyjamas and eat junk for breakfast, watch TV again and again and sometimes ipads for the kids to play. When I finished work, I will get back and get them lunch. After lunch, they were allowed to watch TV or play till 2pm and then nap time. During their nap time, I will try to get housework done and prepare dinner. All these went well without a problem, a bit tired but we can get through without problem. I kept telling the kids that they have to help us out and fair enough, they were quite co-operative, like help to set up table during meal time, bring their own dishes to kitchen and put their dirty clothes in laundry basket and etc.

We even managed to host Xmas lunch and cook the lunch ourselves during Xmas.

It was quite a good way in spending some quality time with them and get them to participate in house works.

The following week, kids go back to school. So, it was just me picking them up from school and handling 3 of them by myself but I enjoyed it.

Now life is back to normal and thank God, the maid came back eventually.

If you ask me, will I do this for a long time and become a stay home mom? The answer is definitely 'NO". It is a 24/7 job with no break, no public holiday, no medical leave, no bonuses!