consumer electronics for family gift ideas and anniversary gifts

Online shopping has become more interesting for men and home owners who are seeking to purchase electronic goods at discounted prices. If you are shopping for good bargains in consumer electronics, here are some shopping ideas which may be handy when you need a GPS or a new Motorola cellphone. Consumer electronics are also popular family gift ideas since they are more practical and useful for the entire home.

Planning to shop for a housewarming gift, why not check out Braun kitchen mixers, coffee grinders and blenders? And if you are cracking your head over a family gift idea, Blood Pressure Monitors, Weight Management, And Heart Rate Monitors from Omron make the best picks for your dad’s birthday or a relative’s anniversary gift. Have a close colleague who keeps getting lost in her travels, a GPS may make a great anniversary gift to point her in the right directions! Or maybe a set of fitness equipment for your sporty brother.

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July 30, 2008 | Filed Under digital gadgets, for men, for mums, gifts for all, home & living, internet/technology | Leave a Comment

my jurlique lavender silk finishing powder

On my last trip to Singapore, I bought my first silk finishing powder from Jurlique. My first experience with Jurlique was dated 2000 when I bought the lavender hydrating mist. I love the cooling and calming sensation of the lavender hydrating mist on a hot day, especially in our tropical climates. I had stopped using if for years due to the heavy bottle packaging which makes it heavy on my luggage when I travel.

During my stop at the Jurlique counter in Tangs Store in Singapore, I was delighted that Jurlique had changed the branding and packaging of all their products. Since I haven’t been a Jurlique user for a while, it was a refreshing sight for me. I couldn’t stopped myself from checking out the simple and pleasant bottles of skincare, hair care and body care products on the shelves.

After a chat with the Jurlique beauty consultant, I decided that I wouldn’t need any skincare products to replace my La Mer ones at the moment. I’m not that sort who like to change skin care products unless they are causing havoc to my skin!! In the end, I picked up the Jurlique Lavender Silk Finishing Powder, the intensive recovery mask and the eye makeup remover.

The Jurlique Lavender Silk Finishing Powder is a silky transluscent facial powder that helps to refine the complexion and helps cut down unwanted shine. I would dust some on my face after applying my mineral foundation to provide a matte and smooth finish. The lavender scent was indeed calming and the powder helped to reduce oily shine on my t-zone area in the mid day. On the first few usages, I found it hard to get the powder out of the jar. As such, I needed to dab a few times to get an even coverage. The holes in the canister were kinda tiny which might be good if you are traveling. That would prevent too much excess powder from filling the canister. On days where I don’t feel like buffing mineral foundation on my face, the silk finishing powder may be good to brighten up my face complexion, except that it won’t cover any flaws or imperfections. As a finishing powder, the Jurlique Lavender Silk Finishing Powder is a good item to have if you have yet to own a loose powder or mineral finishing powder. It is made of purely botanicals and the lavender flowers are harvested from certified organic farms. Jurlique uses a custom blend of biodynamically and organically grown herbs and flowers for their range of products. (get it at $37 from StrawberryNET.com.)

July 28, 2008 | Filed Under beauty | Leave a Comment

what’s the problem with big G these days?

While you may be shopping in the web for the latest sale in the web or the coolest digital gadget in town, others may be shopping for business opportunities, online credit report advice, the best credit card to apply or online mortgage services. Just like men who shop for golf clubs and sports accessories, women (the biggest online spenders) shop from anything from fragrance to lingerie. This weekend, I’m not in the mood for any online shopping cos I just found out that my PR for this blog had been slashed again. I guess Big G is punishing me for earning some bucks from this blog. Well, the truth is, this blog needs to be maintained with a good hosting and adsense alone is not going to cover these costs. Therefore, I monetize with affiliate marketing links, paid reviews and advertising links. I don’t know why some people have problems with this. This is not robbing or cheating, neither is it any unscrupulous way of making money. It is legitimate and honest so what’s the problem? It’s furious why my blog traffic is good but I’m punished. Whatever it is, life goes on and there are readers who appreciate the resources highlighted in my shopping blog. And if you are one of them who got me punished or reported me, what goes around will come around.

July 27, 2008 | Filed Under Others | Leave a Comment

shopping for air cleaners and vacuum cleaners for allergies and asthma

After a couple of sessions with my TCM (traditional chinese medicine) physician, he has suggested that I should get a good vacuum cleaner and air purifier for the house. He thinks that that will help to reduce my Allergies since sinusitis sufferers are sensitive to dust mites and dirt.

If you are suffering from any form of allergy, it is necessary to educate yourself with allergy and asthma avoidance information. Eliminating or decreasing your exposure to the substances to which you are allergic. The less of the allergy-causing material you breathe in, the more comfortable you will be, and the less medication you will require. Besides buying the air cleaner, vacuum cleaner, allergy bedding and the appropriate cleaning supplies, you should take heed of respiratory and personal care. As much as mesothelioma can cause lung cancer and serious illnesses, asthma can also cause death to an individual. Take your health seriously and start buying the right household products for your asthma and allergies.

July 26, 2008 | Filed Under Others | Leave a Comment

Is there someone who deserves some fresh blossoms today?

There is something about fresh flowers. For me, nothing (even retail therapy) is so therapeutic than to step into a room, house, restaurant or living area filled with fresh blooms. Excuse me if you are allergic to pollens!

I started getting my hands busy with fresh flowers in my early 20s. I recalled visiting the flower nursery and wholesaler to gather the freshest flowers in the morning. Most of the time, there wasn’t any special reasons for buying the greeting blooms but somehow, I’d find a reason to buy a bundle of roses, carnations, tulips, exotic flowers…etc.

Till today, I still believe in sending a bouquet of love with fresh flowers. Whether it’s fresh flowers for a birthday across the miles, a congratulatory floral arrangement for a business client, funeral flowers, wedding bouquet, Christmas flowers, anniversary or simply ‘no special occasion’, you can’t go wrong with fresh blossoms straight from the growers. Online fresh flowers make it even easier for you to send you blossoms of love. Is there someone who deserves some fresh blossoms today? Find the Perfect Bouquet at BeyondBlossoms.com

When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not.
– Georgia O’Keeffe

July 26, 2008 | Filed Under gift baskets/flowers | Leave a Comment