Kaki Shopping

We use hand gestures all the time, but what we might not realize is that babies take to hand gestures and signing naturally too! Baby signing is a delightful experience for both the parent and the baby, because before baby can speak, baby signing paves the way for communication between a baby and his caregiver. But if you don’t know where to start looking for resources on baby signing, look no further than Baby Signs Malaysia.

Here, you will be able to find all you need to know about baby signing, including baby signing products and kits, and also workshops & classes. In addition, if you have ever dreamt of being your own boss and starting a home-based business, perhaps you could consider getting yourself certified as an Independent Certified Instructor! It certainly looks like a pretty rewarding career!

Oh, by the way, today is the last day to purchase the My First Spoken Words book series and the I Can Sign! series, at a special introductory price.

My First Spoken Words books complement signing and make it easy for babies to learn to speak their first words. When babies open each page, they will hear words and sounds that help them learn to say their very own first words. My First Spoken Words: Animals (Introductory Offer: RM50, Normal Price: RM70) My First Spoken Words: Babies (Introductory Offer: RM50, Normal Price: RM70)

I Can Sign! is an interactive lift-the-flap book and DVD work together to provide your baby with multiple examples of each sign for faster learning.  I Can Sign! Animals (Introductory Offer: RM40, Normal Price: RM60) I Can Sign! Playtime (Introductory Offer: RM40, Normal Price: RM60)

One particular kit that caught my eye though was the Potty Training Kit. Ethan might be ready for potty training anytime now, so this might be the perfect tool for us to use. Check it out: it’s got all sorts of knick-knacks to make potty training an enjoyable experience. Which is what it should be, anyway.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that from now till April 30th 2008, you can obtain a RM20 discount if you register for the Parent Workshop. The regular fee for this workshop is RM250 per person, and it will provide you with the nitty-gritty on how to get started on baby signing. In addition, all participants will receive a Baby Signs Parent Kit worth RM180. So remember, all you need to do is to key in the discount code which is PP0208 upon registration, and you only need pay RM230.

Here’s more sexy and lacy lingerie to whet your appetite. Chicwear has launched several new designs from its Fantasy range. From babydolls to teddies to bustiers and garters, you can be sure you will find something that will appeal to you. Check out the promotion section too, for discounts of up to RM70 on selected lingerie! This is an extension of the previous Valentine promotion. You sure won’t want to miss out on this!

An old friend of mine recently read my blog and suggested I ought to have taken up journalism. Actually I have been giving that some thought too, and hey, maybe I should start writing a book even…on parenting, on motherhood, on breastfeeding, about myself…or maybe, about shopping! With the awesome technology available nowadays, I can also opt to Self Publish my book. How’s that for convenience?

Boohoohoo… I am gonna miss out on the Ikea sale which starts in just TWO days!  Nevertheless, I did manage to get myself some goodies from Ikea when I was shopping there last weekend.  It’s amazing how I never manage to come out of Ikea empty-handed.  Love the Ikea Samla storage boxes…hubby says they are to be used for all my STUFF.

Got ourselves two new bathroom mats too…would have gotten more stuff had we not had the constraints of carting them home. 

I have to say this though…shopping in Ikea on a Monday is a BREEZE!  There was practically no one around, and the aisles were so easy to navigate through.  I bet it will be a totally different scenario come this Thursday!

Yeah, that’s what I think they should have called it.  The JCard Privilege Shopping Day is back in Jaya Jusco, and now it is not just a single day that JCard members can enjoy special discounts at Jaya Jusco, anytime your JCard is flashed during that period, you will get 5% off all supermarket items and 15% off all departmental store items (terms and conditions apply, of course).

I was out doing my regular grocery shopping last Friday, and was pleasantly surprised when everything I bought was taken 5% off its price.  Jusco has done away with the piece of paper that entitled shoppers to enjoy the *privilege* only in a single day, and instead is giving us a week and more to feel privileged.  Way to go, Jaya Jusco!

Last year I managed to be in Singapore during the last week of the Great Singapore Sale. Not that I bought many things though. Although the selections were enticing, the exchange rate deterred me from burning a hole in my pocket. This year, I wonder if I would want to make that journey down south again. I must keep in mind though, that the Great Singapore Sale period has been moved up this year. It’s going to be held from 23 May - 20 July 2008, slightly earlier than in previous years. So if you’re planning your annual shopping exodus to the Lion City, be sure to book your tickets early!

Be sure to check out the official website for latest news and promotions too!

I’m still devising the best method to clean my blinds. The ones I have in my study are the aluminum mini blinds that go out of shape if we apply too much pressure on them. Blinds, though they lend a sophisticated feel to any room, need to be maintained well to ensure they are clean and classy. Unlike curtains, they cannot be thrown into the washer to be cleaned. I have tried using a damp cloth and the vacuum cleaner too, but they don’t get as clean as I want them to be. I wonder if I would have the same problem had I opted for vertical blinds instead?

 

A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Chicwear to find out if there were going to be any promotions for Valentine’s Day, and I was assured that they would be available soon.  So today, as promised, lo and behold, the Chicwear Valentine Hot Picks are now available!  Choose from sexy red numbers for that added “ong” for the Chinese New Year, pure and innocent white nightdresses, seductive black lacy ones or go different with a hint of romanticism with something in lilac.  Guys, this is definitely THE gift to get your special loved one for Valentine’s, and ladies, who says you can’t get one for yourself and present it as a *gift* for him, with you in it, of course? *wink*

It was inevitable.  I knew this would come sooner or later.  And now it has.
Invitation is now open for shoppers to enrol in the Gap Membership.  For avid Gap shoppers, this is really a dream come true, because being a Gap member entitles you to cool membership privileges such as:

• 10% discount¹
• Special welcome promotion e-vouchers²
  • 20% discount
  • RM30 off any pair of jeans
• Enjoy seasonal members-only promotions
• Receive exclusive invites to Gap events
• Be the first to know the latest Gap news and updates
• Enjoy a special RM50 birthday e-voucher³

So how exactly does someone become a member of the Gap?  There are several methods:

• Spend a minimum of RM700 in a single receipt to qualify instantly as a member.
• Accumulate total purchases worth RM700 within 6 months
• Special registration offer: Spend a minimum of only RM300 in a single receipt.  This option, however, is valid only from January 24 till February 3 2008 (3 more days to take advantage of this!)  In addition, if you sign up for the special registration offer at the following stores on the following dates, a RM30 voucher will be presented to you!
  • Gap KLCC – 25 January 08
  • Gap 1 Utama – 26 January 08
  • Gap Queensbay Mall, Penang - 2 February 08

One major concern that I have with these shopping memberships is that it would mean an additional card in my purse.  However with the Gap membership, I need not worry, because being a member means just having a 10-digit PIN handy, which I just need to inform the salesperson of whenever I make a purchase.  The 10-digit PIN, in this case, is my cellphone number, so that’s definitely a number I will remember!

Oh, and you don’t even need to be at the GAP to register, that is if you choose the option to accumulate your purchases.  You can register online!  In fact, I just did.  By the way, the registration form somehow does not work with the Internet Explorer browser.  It worked all right when I used Mozilla Firefox.

1. Applicable only for purchase of regular priced items. Not valid with promotional or discounted items.
2. Valid within the first 2 months of the membership. E-vouchers are limited to a one-time use and applicable only to regular priced items.
3. Valid for a one-time use only within the birthday month.

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