Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts

Sunday, December 12, 2021

My Birthday 2021

WAIT...WAIT....  I nearly missed out posting this important day of my life... one year older and er... wiser, I hope!  LOL...

This year I marked my one year older in Sacramento for the first time in my life.... 

I have a lovely surprise on that day, my kids were supposed to come a day after my birthday because it was a working day on my B-dat.  I assumed they must be working but they already planned to come a day earlier to give me a surprise... LOL... 

Anywaysss.... 

I am so happy to see them especially the little one.... and I love these little gifts from them!!



So sweet of them to prepare these lovely cards with printed pics inside.... 
Will keep them with me always!
There's more.... 
Air pods to keep my walks more interesting....
Thank you dears!!

Friday, July 23, 2021

My Booster Gifts

NOT BOOSTER DOSE YET... but booster gifts to boost up my health after discharge from hospital.... 

Since the discharge and my first dose of the vaccination, I am still not back to my normal self as yet, still abnormal, so it seems... LOL.... 

I feel my body is still in a recuperating state, the feeling is like recovering from a bout of antibiotics and the body is still not as strong and lively as before.  Oh dear, I really look like an old lady now, white hair, do things slow-slow, walk also slow.... eat slowly.... yes, everything seems to be on the second gear now.  Picking up slowly.... and my second dose is not even here yet! 

Should I take these?  So far I have taken one of each .... still skeptical whether I should be taking these ginseng to boost up my energy or not.  How come my side effects of the jab last so long one?  This is going to be my third week.... 

Chicken essence and Ginseng... 
From Eu Yang Sang....
So far I have taken one packet...
Double boiled it for over an hour and drank 2 mugs.... 
Thank you, AA for your thoughfulness....
My girl who is a fan of Korean drama bought me these.... 
Ginseng in liquid form.... 
Just 10ml and consume it early in the morning 
To boost up the body battery.... 
Will start drinking this next week....
I also received this fragrance....
To help me sleep in the night...
Thank you my dears!
MamaReana will be like spring chicken in no time!
LOL.....

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Official Day Of Becoming Grand Auntie

SUNDAY MORNING UP IN THE LARK... but I did not take a walk in the park.. 
Anyway, it was a beautiful Sunday today.... 

We went for breakfast at Cathay restaurant, actually it is a shop lot, but nowadays most eatery places are either called restaurant or cafes, no more mentioning of coffeeshops as in those days.  The last time I came to Cathay restaurant, I did not dine in, I just bought the Hakka noodles and went home to eat.  This morning we sat in, ordered one plate of Hakka noodles with 4 types of fish paste (yong tau foo) and ordered a Hainanese French Toast. 

Oh dear, I did not give much credit to this yummy French Toast....
When it arrived, it was so yummy looking that I tucked them into my mouth straightaway.... and by the time I took this, it had become so gross looking! I must go again... this french toast was really something! 
Again, I did not have a good angle on this plate of Hakka Noodles...
I had already tucked in a mouthful before I remember to take this... 
I must be super hungry this morning!
Ok, I admit my photo taking today is really out... 
I received two boxes of goodies from my sister...
I am now promoted to become "Grand-Auntie"
LOL... 
Inside the box are two red eggs, two angku and some ginger...
And in another bigger box is this... 
Pandan layer cake which I should have taken too..
So nowadays full moon baby...
They come in sets like this...
Those days I remember it was either roasted pork or chicken... 
Maybe this is easier and less messy... 
LOL... 

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Chinese New Year Surprise Gifts

MONDAY GIFTS...  My niece messaged me early on a Monday morning asking me whether I would be home the whole day.  She said her gift would be arriving anytime yesterday.  So I waited.... yes, one van came horning at my front gate around noon.  I carried the box in and did not open till it was late afternoon. 


When I opened the white box, I was surprised to see cans of abalones and a dozen bottles of birds nest.  Wahhhhh..... I was thinking why my niece was so generous this year and I quickly took some pictures and sent them to her, saying a Big Thank You!  Her reply surprised me.... "Äuntie, these gifts are definitely not from me!  Mine are cheap skate gifts.... LOL"..... 

Oh, the moment I read that, I messaged my kids' whatsapp group.... "Anyone of you sent these?"  And one reply came promptly... "Yes, we bought these.... "

Thank you, Kids!
Will think of you all each time I drink one bottle...
LOL.... 

On the same day around 4pm, another van came horning at my front gate... OH, again?  This time must be from my niece, I was telling myself... I took a picture of the box and sent to her again... "Ïs this from you?" 

Once again, she replied... "No la... mine are much cheaper stuff.... "
LOL...
Anyway, I got to know who sent these yummy healthy snacks...
Thank you, Mr & Mrs JH!!

p/s: my niece's gift has not arrived yet though she messaged to tell me...
those who did not tell me, their gifts arrived... LOL... 

Monday, December 28, 2020

Gifts On Christmas Day

FEELING LIKE A KID AGAIN...     

On Christmas morning, we spent our time opening presents, mostly 12 sen gifts we bought from Shopee.  Actually we bought for ourselves, not given by friends and we had a happy time opening parcel after parcel.  We had never opened so many parcels before, we accumulated them since a week ago... LOL... just to make ourselves happy "shiok sendiri" on Christmas morning.  

Part of our loot bought..... 
My kids know I like Shin Chan....
This one is not 12 sen, ok... LOL>.. 
And our opened "gifts" .... 
Till this day, the 12 sen are still coming in... 
Yes, it is like I am collecting junk!
LOL... 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

My Little Farm In The House

OINK OINK...

Old Macdonald has a farm.... and in this case, O'Reanaclaire has a farm, only that it is a toy farm which I am trying to structure up.  LOL... 

My favourite animal is none other than Oinky Pig.  I love collecting piggies, however I do not go all the way out to buy them.  I have just started collecting and now my farm is filled with odd sizes of animals.  I like piggies cos they are so cute to look at.... and yes.. eat as well... ooopsss!

Here is my odd sizes of "Pigs" and "Piglets"
They came from all over... 
China, Malaysia, UK, US, Thailand and Taiwan.... 
The two Big Mother Pigs at the side...
Green pig came from Taiwan...
The skin coloured one from Thailand.... 
The animals on top of one another came from Aberdeen... 
There is one odd animal here... 
Bought during the 11.11 sale and it cost only 11 sens...
Both the small ones have wheels and can "race with one another".... 
And the smiley Christmas pig is from Mark & Spencer...
Couldn't resist buying it in Aberdeen... 
Not for the cookies inside but for the package!
LOL... 


Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Gifts On My Birthday

SURPRISE!!!

I can only think of one good thing that Covid brings upon me this year.  Only one.... that is... I have my kids with me.  Though not all of them, at least I have two with me for some time now.  They go back on and off to their working town and then come back again after awhile.  So this year, I get to see them the most in their 10 years of working life! 

On this day they are here with me and I had a beautiful surprise this morning!  I have been thinking for the past few days, wondering whether they remember my B-day or not... LOL... they gave no hint whatsoever, these kids!  I almost doubted that they remember at all... LOL... 

After my zoom meeting with my church members around 11plus, I walked into the living hall and received a big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" shout from them.  Ok, not really a shout la, just a bit louder than the normal voice tone.... LOL... 

On the table laid a bouquet of flowers, cakes and buns from Shake n Bake.... After the Happy Birthday singing, cutting the cake and all... came my present of the year.  LOL... 


YAY!  I finally have a phone model newer than them!  LOL... 
Though not the latest 12 model, it is still newer than 
the ones my kids are using... hahaha... 
Nice colour too....
Pastel Purple... 
Love.... 
Thank you for the Sweet Surprise!! 

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Gifts To Give For Christmas

 How time flies! Before we knew it, the year 2020 is coming to a close. Since the beginning of this year 2020, it has been all about the pandemic and Covid-19. At the end of each day, we waited for the update on the number of infected cases in our state, nation and the world. Most of us are told to stay home to stay safe and to wash our hands regularly. If we have to go out to buy essentials, we have to wear face mask and to keep a safe distance from one another. We don’t know what the year 2021 will be like, but we do hope that it will be better than this year.


Since 2020 is coming to a close, we are reminded that it is the time of the year when people are looking forward to the year-end festive sales. Traditionally, stores and shopping malls will be busy with their festive decorations and shoppers looking forward to various good deals and discounts. With Christmas just round the corner, this is the best time to shop for gift hampers. Oh, but wait a minute! With the current pandemic and the threat of Covid-19, it is not convenient for us to shop the way we have been used to before the pandemic.

Just this year alone, there has been an increased in the number of online shoppers compared to previous years. Businesses are going online to take advantage of this festive season to increase their sales. Shoppers can easily buy Xmas hampers online and have them delivered to their friends, family members, or business partners. If you have business partners or colleagues working in Hong Kong, you can easily send a Christmas gift when you shop at Give Gift Boutique. Clients ordering in bulk get to enjoy discounted prices and because of the competitive price, many companies pick this store to send corporate gifts.  One great option to consider is custom calendar maker to create customized calendars to give as Christmas gifts.


As we all know, some of us may have love ones working in Hong Kong and would not be able to return home for Christmas. To show our love and encouragement, an item from the Wooden Wine Box Set will be a great gift if you are looking for something more personal “for him”. It is not about the cost of the gift, it is the thought behind the gift and the gesture that counts.

Getting something sweet and romantic as a special gift for her, I would suggest a gift from the Xmas Chic Personal Gift. You can choose one of the jewellery box set or the flower box set. A box of assorted dark chocolate will be well received if she loves chocolate. No woman can resist a beautiful flower bouquet from someone dear to her. You can order floral gifts or gift hampers in different price range according to your budget.


Not only can you have these gifts delivered within Hong Kong, it is also possible to order and have the gifts shipped and delivered from Hong Kong to Macau, Mainland China and worldwide. Shoppers can now enjoy easy payment methods such as Payme, Apple Pay, Alipay, Wechat Pay and Fast Payment System FPS.

Monday, April 29, 2019

Personalised Gifts For Each Other

It’s great getting invited to parties and events, but when you don’t know the person who’s hosting it, it can be hard to know what to get them. Of course you won’t spend the same amount of money on a stranger as you would your family and friends, but you still shouldn’t turn up empty handed. Sometimes you might know a bit about the person you’re buying for - it could be one of your partner’s family. But other times, you might only know their name and a few small clues!

As I browse through some online websites, I came across something very personalised and yet special. They will make a great gift to our love ones, families and friends, or even gifts for company staffs as well. This website has a wide selection of costume accessories, and that comes with name jewelry as the final touch.  I find many of their necklaces are kind of special to be as gifts, right?

One of my best buddies' birthday is coming soon.  At first I was at my wit's end thinking of what to buy and now, I really do not have a problem.  I am going to choose a best friend necklaces from one of the designs shown in the website and have it sent to her house directly.  I am sure she will be ecstatic to receive this beautiful gift from me.  :)

One of the exquisite designs I noticed from the website is the Superb and Engraved Best Friends BFF Yin Yang Necklaces, which is quite rare.  The design is perfect especially among those who have been friends for umpteen years, getting a gift like this will be most appropriate.  Nothing will go wrong with one of the choices of gifts here in this website.  In fact I am going to check out a few more personalised necklaces for myself, for family and my friends! 

Friday, April 12, 2019

Beautiful Personalised Necklaces

Given that you dedicate your life to your lover, finding the perfect present for their birthday or anniversary should be easy. In reality, girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, husbands, children are probably the most special in our lives and we really would like them to appreciate the gifts which are given to them. And when you see that smile on his face, all of that hard work will be made worthwhile. Everyone has passions in life, and your girlfriend, fiancee, wife is no different. By basing your gift around those loves, you’re guaranteed to raise a smile.



There are many different ways to achieve this. A Custom Yin Yang Necklace can be the perfect way to highlight his beliefs while increasing his style in the process. Alternatively, sports and music memorabilia can be equally great ways to strengthen that bond with the things he loves most. If these gifts can enhance our lives life on a daily basis too, they have to be considered as a great solution.

Being in a relationship is all about creating magical memories with the most important person in your world. So why not use your gift-giving ventures as an opportunity to celebrate those sentiments such as family necklace to enlighten surrounding with feeling of love for one another. Essentially, celebrating both her individuality with your relationship is the key. Do this, and you will not go wrong. These gifts are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms and other occasions. If you want something more exquisite, another suggestion is to get a necklace from https://www.getnamenecklace.com/couples-jewelry


There is free shipping for purchases over $150.00 and the goods will arrive in 3-5 days. For Mother's Day gifts, there is a $10 voucher off for purchases over $80 and a $20 off over $150 of purchases. I really like this cheap personalized jewelry here, they make a special gift for our love ones, a gift which lasts a lifetime!


Friday, April 5, 2019

Mother's Day Gifts In Aberdeen

SWEET GIFTS...

I thought Mother's Day is in May throughout the world but to my surprise, the locals here celebrated this day on the 31st March.  Nice, nice.... that means I can have two days to celebrate this year!  LOL... I did not think much about that until I received these sweet gifts...
Given by one of the students from China...
So thoughtful of her... 
From a sweet lady and neighbour... 
Two Sweet pouches for my travelling purposes... 
Just what I needed!
Together with this beautiful journal, full of inspiring wordings inside... 
"Sayang" to write inside it... my bad handwriting will spoil the pages!
And a Roar-some card from my love one... 
... who knows I love pigs....
It gives me an "Oink, Oink" whenever I press on it... 
LOL.. 
Thank you for these sweet gifts from Aberdeen!


Saturday, March 2, 2019

Tips For Saving Money When Preparing For Your New Baby


When you’re expecting a baby it can seem like you’re always digging in your pocket to buy something new. Babies need such a lot of equipment and it can be very expensive, especially if you haven’t got children already. If you’re on a budget or are just looking for a way to save money when you’re preparing for your new arrival, we have some top tips to help you to maximize your bank balance.

Ask Your Friends
Don’t feel as though you have to buy everything brand new. There are some things which you should definitely buy yourself such as a new crib mattress and car seat for safety reasons, but there are lots of things which are just as good second hand. Ask any friends who already have children if they have anything they won’t be using for a while that you can borrow. You can save a lot of money by buying items second hand too.

Think Before Buying
There are lots of wonderful looking baby items in the stores these days, but you don’t need to splash out on all of them. Most new parents find that they buy at least one baby product that they never use, so think before buying. Will you really use that changing table, or will a changing mat on the bedroom floor work just as well? Will that travel system really fit in your car’s trunk or would that more affordable umbrella fold stroller fit in more easily while also helping your little one feel comfortable?

Do Your Research
Don’t just buy the first item you see. Shop around first for any new purchases and see if you can find discounts or similar items on sale elsewhere. If there’s a particular item that you’ve set your heart on, do your research to find the most affordable price for it. You can often buy it online for a much lower cost. Use price comparison websites to help you save on products you really need.

Would Reusable Diapers Work?
Disposable diapers are convenient and are the standard choice these days, but reusable diapers could save you a lot of money in the long run. They don’t work for everyone, but if you have plenty of time on your hands and you’re keen to protect the environment too, they could be a choice for you.

Avoid Stockpiling
Lots of women who are expecting a baby start shopping for essentials before their little one arrives and end up stockpiling diapers and wipes. This isn’t really a good idea before you know what you’re going to be use or need. You may stockpile a pile of diapers and then realize you don’t like that brand. Just buy enough to get started and then save the rest of the money until you know what you prefer.

Get Freebies
There are lots of supermarkets and baby stores which offer freebies to members of their loyalty schemes or baby clubs. Join as many as possible and then take advantage of the coupons and free samples that they send you. You could end up getting lots of free stuff with minimal effort.

Avoid The Temptation Of The Clothes Aisles
Shopping for baby clothes is a lot of fun but it’s also often a big waste of money. Babies tend to just wear sleepsuits for most of the time and they grow so quickly that they hardly have time to wear any nice outfits that you buy for them. Don’t buy too many things in the first size and avoid spending a lot on smart outfits. Lots of people will probably buy you clothes for your new arrival anyway, so you’ll probably end up with more than you need.

Re-Sell Afterwards
When you’re purchasing baby items, keep the boxes whenever possible. You can then re-sell the items afterwards and recoup your money. Also, avoid taking labels off any new clothes for your little one until you put them on your baby. Lots of clothes won’t get worn and you can sell them in brand new condition and make a few extra dollars!

Follow these top tips and save money while you prepare for your new arrival.


Friday, February 22, 2019

Shopping For Gifts

WINDOW SHOPPING... at AEON Station 18.  The Chinese New Year mode was still on, lots of decoration and cherry blossom here and there....
And of course, yours truly cannot resist... 

Went into Kaisen... and found this... 
Really thought of buying...
They brighten up the living hall... don't they?
One might not be enough...
Two's a company....
Good choice for home improvement? Or as gifts?
By the way, one cost RM23.90... 
Cheap or not cheap?


Monday, February 18, 2019

Valentine Day At Sushi Tei And STG

THIS YEAR VALENTINE IN IPOH...

I remember for the past few years Valentine's day was spent in Johor... I normally follow my kids back to Johor after their one week leave in Ipoh.  This year I did it differently, I stayed back while my kids left on Saturday after spending one week in Ipoh.  This year Valentine Day was on a Thursday and for the first time, I celebrated the evening with my friends.  We did not do any planning or reservation to any cafe or fine dining.  I am sure most of the cafes are fully booked.... instead we walked in to a Japanese restaurant at Ipoh Parade.  We went there earlier so that we could get a table for the four of us.  Oh, the place is called Sushi Tei, nothing to shout about actually but since it was our first time there, we ordered lavishly to fill our hungry tummies!
Salad with salmon skin to start off the dinner....
Mini crabs... wrong choice... 
nothing much to eat except to test the strength of our teeth!  LOL..
Dumplings are not bad... could order another plate of this... 
Salmon sushi... 

Ramen without the pork... I think it is halal here... 
Sweet potato... this is kind of special... 
Good choice....
Tempura vegetables... 
Garlic fried rice... not too bad... 
tasted something like we cook at home.... 
And we drowned ourselves with endless hot green tea.... 
The bill came to around RM120...
And since the night was still young, we went for desserts at STG old town... 
With a hot piping cup of coffee before we called it a night... 
Oh yes, a small gift for Valentine's Day....
So what's in the box?
Will be revealed soon when the time is right!
LOL... 

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