Congratulations to

 Valerie M

for winning the $50 bundle giveaway from You Can Make This

Please email me your shipping address by using the Contact Form here. If the prize remains unclaimed by 6th March 2009, I will be doing a second draw.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Those who know me will know that I am a huge supporter of doing transactions online because the bulk of my time is spent on my laptop. Thus, I am pleased to introduce a homegrown Malaysian photo retail site called eoe online.

Though it is a norm in the UK to have photos printed online, it is still not a popular trend in Malaysia. Nevertheless, with the increasing rate of people going online, I foresee this service will soon become a firm favourite among many. Afterall, it’s convenient and time saving to do everything from the comfort of your home.

All you need to do is sign up for an account, upload the photos and order your print sizes as well as quantity. With the current promotion of  4R print at only RM0.30 and free delivery* for orders above RM35.00, this is definitely a wonderful deal that should not be missed.

Head over to eoe online and check it out for yourself. While you are there, do try out their Free and Functional Online Photo Album service to Store & Share your photos too!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!

Check out this iParenting Media award winning site  created by a stay at home mom, www.YouCanMakeThis.com. It provides downloadable instructions on how to make just about anything from children’s boutique clothing and jewelry, to handbags, home decor and more.  What makes the site unique is that these instructions are written by everyday moms who have an expertise in an area. They are written in a way that makes you feel you have a friend sitting right next to you, telling you what to do next. There are detailed instructions and step-by-step full-color photos so even the most “craft-challenged” person can make these items for their homes and families.

If you’d like to try out some products for free, you can sign up for their FREE newsletter. After sign-up, you’ll receive a link to your email inbox asking you to confirm subscription. Simply click on that link, and you’ll receive all of these product instructions pictured here, plus an online video and digital scrapbooking frames.  http://www.youcanmakethis.com/ycmt-newsletter.htm

WIN IT : Would you like to win a $50 bundle of even more DIY instructions from ? Here’s what you need to do to participate:

• Check out www.YouCanMakeThis.com and let me know in the comment section what you’d like to learn how to make.  You can learn how to make a Child/Adult Apron Set, Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt, The “She Loves Me, She Loves Me KNOT” Handbag, The Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat, Easy-Fit Pants, and Boys Ties.
• Three additional entries if you blog about this post (please leave your blog url) AND/OR
• Three additional entries if you subscribe to this blog via email (button on sidebar)
• Giveaway closes on 1st March 2009 and a winner will be selected using the Random.org number generator. Giveaway is open to everyone, regardless of location.

This is a heads up for all my UK readers. Roman Originals, a ladies apparel store in UK is now having a final clearance sale with many items going for under £7!!! 

I’ve got my eyes on the single breasted brown linen jacket below which is simply a must have for this season. And you know what?  Roman Originals is offering a promotion where customers can buy a jacket and get the bottom (trousers) FREE!!! I am talking about beautifully tailored jacket and trouser suits, in a delightful array of patterns, colours and materials. Isn’t that just such a unbelievable deal???

If suits are not your style, you can also check out the casual tops, must-have dresses as well as sophisticated evening wear at affordable prices. With 20% off and free delivery for orders over £75, this is definitely a sale you cannot miss!

For all you knitting and crocheting enthusiasts, here’s a heads up on a site you might like to check out. www.Quamut.com, Barnes & Noble’s how-to site, is offering any  of its popular knitting and crochet patterns for free. The handy, easy-to-use PDF format is normally priced at $2.95. You can now download the great variety of projects FREE OF CHARGE throughout the month of February!

From long fringed scarf, blue tunic sweater, and baby booties to cashmere dewdrops scarf, child’s ribbed mittens & hat, you are bound to find projects that suit your fancy. 

For knitting projects please follow the link: http://www.quamut.com/category/knitting_projects

And for crochet projects click here: http://www.quamut.com/category/crochet_projects

Happy Knitting & Crocheting ladies!

Since we got the Sweet Pea 3 MP3, my son has been bringing it to bed with him each night as he gets to listen to songs as well as bed time stories which I had downloaded from the web. Nothing beats the bonding time when you read bedtime stories to your child but at times when we are too tired, these audio stories are a great help.

Here are two great sites which I would like to recommend for FREE children audio stories:

1. www.storynory.com – they have fairy tales, educational stories as well as junior stories
2. www.thestoryhome.com – my favourite as they have original stories that you can’t find elsewhere. I even like the presentation of the site itself – very welcoming to the eyes of a child

If you know of other similar sites, please feel free to share them here.

If you have often worried whether your child is safe while buckled up with the car seatbelt and riding in his booster seat, your worries are not unfounded. Children in booster seats are actually at risk of injury and death due to seatbelt slack (looseness). A loose seatbelt allows a child in a booster seat to bounce around, rock, tip, slide, and even fall over during normal vehicle maneuvering, which can result in injuries.

That’s the reason why I’m using the SeatSnug to ease my worry. With the SeatSnug, I can lightly tighten the lap belt around my five year old child’s hips while she rides comfortably in a vehicle. Thus,  preventing seatbelt slack and eliminates bouncing, rocking, tipping, falling over, submarining, and ejection.  Best of all, my child does not complain as it also improves stability and comfort.

SeatSnug incorporates the unique race track proven, crash tested, and patented CG-Lock®, which received The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval as a unique car safety device that stabilizes children in booster seats to increase child safety and comfort. SeatSnug is a CG-Lock technology product designed specifically for children, to provide peace of mind to Moms and Grandmoms, while they drive children around.

BUY IT : Retailing at $34.95 per unit, SeatSnug is definitely a worthy buy to give you a peace of mind! You can also visit www.seatsnug.com/videos/how-to-install to watch the video on installation.

In this recession time, shoppers alike are trying to save as much as they can and many have resort to searching online for coupon codes to obtain discounts as well as best buys and deals prior to making their purchases. 

If you have not visited my community site, www.parentreviewers.com, you should check it out for some great coupon codes which many parents will find useful. One of the most sought after is the promo code for discount off the Sleepy Wrap baby sling. Others include discounts for books, baby accessories and clothings, sunscreen, jewelries and more.

However, if you are looking for a website devoted to bargain hunting, you should visit CouponWinner.com. It is is an online shopping Web site based in Santa Barbara, CA that works with over 4,755 merchants and provides thousands of free coupons and promotional codes from top brand-names. Shoppers can find bargains in practically every category, from travel, beauty, health, home/garden, pet supplies, sports and fitness to computers, electronics, office supplies, finance, food, entertainment, automobile and more. Check it out for yourself!