Kaki Shopping

Digital cameras have certainly changed the way photography is viewed. With the advent of digital cameras, more and more people have millions of digital photos stashed away somewhere in their hard drives or external storage devices. The photos hardly ever see daylight unless they are printed out or published in websites or blogs. Photos of babies, birthdays, graduations, weddings and corporate events all hold memories that are dear to the owner.

Why not put these beautiful digital memories into good use by creating a Photo Blanket out of them? A Personalized Photo Blanket is a useful gift to present someone with and it will definitely be heartwarming to know that the recipient is hugging all those precious memories to sleep every night. With the different sizes of photo blankets available too, you can choose to have one photo or up to sixteen individual photos printed on the blanket, to create a wonderful collage.

Great Christmas gift idea? You bet!

If you recently purchased a home of your own, and have recently completed the basic renovations in it, the next step would be the most exciting one. Decorating one’s home in a style that reflects your personality is an interesting experience, and one which will result in a comfortable livable home.

One of the most time-consuming tasks is the selection of window decorations, or as some would call it window treatments. Drapes, curtains, and blinds lend a style of their own when paired with different kinds of windows for different rooms. I remember my hubby and I made countless trips to our fabric consultant to select the fabrics for our curtains and blinds and then to finalize the designs. This was not even inclusive of the fitting appointments we made with the consultant.

Of course, that was way before we heard of this fantastic DIY home decorating concept, offered by FabricWorkroom.com. Here, all selections for interior design can be done online without the hassle of traffic jams and travel expenses. They even ship for free, with no sales tax (except in CT). Is it any wonder that consumers have embraced this concept? This is definitely THE place to shop for fabric, with all the perks included.

This time of year, when the malls are abuzz with excitement from sales and bargains, make sure you are in the pinkest of health before you even think of heading out into the crowds. I thought the crowds in Penang were already bad as it is, but when I saw the shopping mall in the Klang Valley, I almost reeled over from shock! The amount of people who thronged the malls is enough to warrant an ablation to someone with a weak heart.

Well, it could be due to the fact that there were a lot of Penang car number plates around at that time too, plus I overheard a lot of Hokkien being spoken as well. Hah.

Avid shopaholics like yours truly could not ask for more. Nowadays, we are all exposed to ads of various forms and means, from the conventional television commercials to the mainstream print media, targeting newspapers and magazines, and more prevalent these days, ads that make themselves known to consumers via cyberspace.

I am sure many of you are receiving emails from companies advertising their services and products on a regular basis, but this is all child’s play compared to the big wave that is hitting the advertising industry, which is known as blog marketing.

Blogs are rampant these days, and I think if I were to throw a stone (metaphorically) in a pool of people, it would hit two or three bloggers at once. At worst, it would hit one person who reads blogs daily.

Because of this, it is inevitable that blog advertising, through various forms, is beginning to become a stronghold in advertising, which also means great news for shopaholics like me. IZEA is a company that promotes blog advertising through different channels like SocialSpark and PayPerPost, using Social Media Marketing services, ranging from blog posts, blog sponsorships and even product sampling. If you ask me, I would certainly buy a product endorsed by a consumer rather than an advertiser, because it shows that the product is really good.

It is a win:win situation for everyone involved because with IZEA, the advertiser broadens its horizons using the powerful tool of blog marketing, and the blogger or shopper gains from the rewards reaped, whether tangible or not.

As much as I love shopping in malls and shopping complexes, there is a quaint fascination and an almost intriguing, exciting splendor about shopping in tiny shops and stalls, selling all sorts of knick-knacks. I read that the shopping experience in Negril, Jamaica is nothing short of exceptional. Call it the Caribbean shopping experience if you must, but I am sure you will be spoilt for choice with the vast array of hand-crafted products, colorful beachwear (it is, after all Jamaica!), and authentic jewellery pieces that will make you the envy of many.

And once you are all done with your shopping spree, you can check yourself into one of the many splendid all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, which offer adult vacations that cater for everything you have ever dreamed of. Golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, spa and special honeymoon and wedding packages; you name it, they’ve got it.

With shopping and relaxation all rolled into one fantastic holiday, need we ask for more?

Just the other day, I was watching a children’s program on TV together with Ethan, which showed the lead characted being addicted to a new video game.  In fact, he was so engrossed in the game that he did not even want to leave his computer to go out and play outdoors with his friends.  He soon fell asleep and when he awoke, he discovered that he had stayed indoors so long, he had grown all old and haggard, missing out on all the fun and adventure he would have had if he had left his computer.  Of course, he soon discovered that it was all a dream, and it was a good lesson learnt from that dream.

I’m glad there are television programs that still encourage kids to go outdoors and have fun, to bond with nature and well, just to be who kids are.  And I’m glad that Manfred Mantis is on that same right track.  Manfred Mantis is the premium Home Playset system for the 21st century, arriving all the way from Australia and it prides itself in producing gorgeous playsets for kids from 18 months old till 9 years old!  All manfred mantis playsets are appealing because of their aesthetically pleasing designs that are attractive to both children and adults alike.

The creation of these wonderful playsets stems from the good people of Manfred Mantis promoting more kids to spend less time watching TV at home, instead they endorse outdoor activities.  And what better way than to do it with a cool Manfred Mantis playset, huh?

I find the radio an indispensable item in the car while I am driving. While some people find that it distracts them and interferes with their concentration on the road, I on the other hand, laud it for its ability to keep my mind alert at all times. It is also a source of entertainment for me, and as such, I would automatically switch my car radio on whenever I drive.

I am now yearning for a swanky new high definition radio for my car, though. Besides utilizing digital technology, a HD Radio will also allow iTunes Tagging. What this means is that I will be able to just hit a “tag” button to tag any song that I like on the radio, and then later download and buy the songs I want directly from the Apple® iTunes Music Store.

With a high definition radio too, I am positive I would be able to listen to many more new radio stations. My driving experience would certainly be changed forever!

I have always had a penchant for silver jewellery. Somehow, silver appeals more to me than yellow gold. Of course, I prefer white gold and platinum any day, but that’s another story altogether.

Anyway, I am currently in an accesorizing mood, and given the fact that we ought to be thrifty whenever possible, I’d go silver in a heartbeat. Besides, just looking at the pretty Silver Jewellery at Key Silver is enough to make me drool.

I adore intricate pieces of jewellery, which are not loud, but yet convey a message of charm and sophistication, and I found tons of these at Key Silver. I was immediately taken by this charming bangle with a pink stone. Pink is not exactly my color of choice, but there was something about this bangle that made me take a second glance. It was girly and yet mysterious in a way. I would so love it if there were other stone colors available for this bangle too though.

There were also plenty of bracelets and pendants that caught my eye, but since I prefer the latter, I headed straight for the Silver Pendants section, where I found this gorgeous black spinel heart pendant. In fact, if you own one of those plain Silver Bracelets, this pendant can also be converted into a bracelet, but just attaching the pendant to it. So that’s more mileage for your pendant.

I look forward to seeing a more varied selection of silver jewellery on Key Silver in the near future. I know that they deliver free of charge within UK, but it would also be good if the site could provide more information about worldwide ordering and shipping.

I have reignited my love for accessories of late. Bangles, chunky earrings, bracelets….and today while I was surfing the net, I was reminded of my love for toe rings! I remember I bought several silver ones many years ago, and wore them almost every day. Funnily enough, I have no idea where these toe rings are now. I strongly believe that in addition to prettifying our fingers, our toes too need to be accorded that same amount of attention. Well, I just might go ahead and pamper those little toes of mine soon!

Plus, I know that if I sign up for the email newsletter at Jewels of Denial, I’ll get a 20% off coupon too. Isn’t that good enough a reason to get accessorizing?

At my age, I am constantly in the need for buying baby shower gifts. It’s either that or birthday presents for kids/toddlers I know. That’s cos a lot of my relatives, friends and acquaintances are … shall I say … in the zone? And me, being the perfectionist that I am, will always crack my head trying to think of the perfect gift for that special little boy or girl. Something that is useful, practical and yet worth ooohing and aaahing over.

Just when I think I have exhausted all my options, I will stumble upon beautiful and unique personalized baby gifts. I love buying gifts for babies, and it is really a challenge to get one that the parents never thought of. For example, all babies and toddlers will need shoes, some at least a few pairs. Kids do outgrow shoes really quickly, but there is no harm in pampering those tiny little feet while you’re at it. So shoes are an excellent gift. But to make your gift stand out, why not choose personalized baby shoes? Nothing beats the authenticity of a pair of adorable baby shoes with the baby’s name embossed on the side. In fact, you could even choose to have a wonderful saying printed on the shoe too! With embossed baby shoes, you can decorate them with pretty flowers or hearts, or if it was to be presented to a baby boy, then maybe a motif of a football or basketball? The options are endless, and the gift is bound to be something people will talk about for a long time. The parents might even consider framing up that pair of shoes!