Mail of the Week (April 25 - 29)

BH Cosmetics 120 Color Palette 2nd Edition: This is my prize from Katherine's giveaway. I absolutely have no idea how I will use 120 eyeshadows, but some sure look gorgeous and greatly pigmented.

Sashay down the street in a glimmering color fantasy! You'll create that and so much more with the exciting Second Edition 120 Color Eye Shadow Palette. Every new shade is a tiny treasure just waiting for your vivid imagination. Explore beautiful sea foam greens and luminous pinks. Mix them with impossibly rich rubies and shimmery golds. One hundred and twenty dreamy, versatile colors feel light and lovely on your skin. They're double-stacked in an elegant, glossy, black 9" x 6" hard case.

Thank you Katherine!

Reviva Labs Cream Hydratante Hydrating Night Cream: This cream is specifically designed to quickly alleviate surface dryness and it's claimed to be a great anti-irritant, so I'm curious to see if it will help with my eczema.

Samples of Reactine from Living Well.ca: I always suffer from allergies in the summer so I'm glad I got to try this for free!

Coupon from WebSaver for a free Glade Sense & Spray holder

Coupon from Save.ca for a free box of Vector Meal Replacement

DR's Secret May2011 promotion: Buy DR's Secret set at S$468 and get FREE 1bottle of Black Currnt or Borage Seed Oils.

Hi All friends and business partners,

DR's Secret May2011 promotion: Buy DR's Secret set (#1 to #5) at S$468 and get FREE 1 bottle of Avance Black Currant or Borage Seed Oil. This offer valids from 28Aprill till 22May 2011.

Other May 2011 promotion/Activity:
a. Order Avance Dors 5 (1 bottle) plus Avance Black Currant Seed Oil (1 bottle) at S$199. This offer valids from 28Aprill till 31May 2011.



b. Business Associate (BA) to Business Manager (BM) Promotion  Package
In one invoice, buy products up to 1,250 BV (Business Value or product points) plus 1 set of DR's Secret at 40BV, one will get FREE DR's Secret Touch. 
c. 14May 2011 at  Suntec City, 2nd floor Ballroom 1,2 and 3, 11am - 9pm
Come and join us in our 21st anniversary Health and Beauty Fair! A full line-up of informative talkshows, product demos, expert sharing of health, beauty and wealth tips, special promotions, door gifts and attractive lucky draws await!

For ordering your products or you need more information, please call me, Uncle Thong at 98274749 NOW!  

Freckles Crafts Giveaway WINNER!!! (Was it you?!)

First, I'd like to thank Rebecca of Freckles Crafts for this great giveaway. Not only did she award me with a year's supply of crafts from her own blog giveaway, but she also offered a giveaway to you my readers. I hope that some of you liked what you saw in her store and plan on stocking up on some kits for those summer "I'm Bored!" days. They've got some really great kits, including one of my favorites (if you're my husband and you're reading this, then hint, hint, nudge!) :

Felted Owl - ONLY $4.50!!!

 And, without further ado....



Out of 141 entries (you guys are great, by the way!), the winning comment was #99, belonging to angieb:

angieb said... 99 

Angiebestboss@_______.com
I liked Freckles on FB #1
Angie Best-Boss

April 27, 2011 11:23 PM 

 

Congratulations to Angie! I'll be emailing you tomorrow morning.

If you didn't win, don't be sad. I'm working on a really great set of giveaways for May. I've won some really amazing handmade items from Etsy shop owners around the world. I'd like to give back to them by reviewing those shops that made some of my favorite prizes and purchasing some of their items to give to YOU! Just be patient and check back often. It's going to take me a while to write up all of these reviews and set up giveaways!

 

Review: BE Beverly Hills Inspired Daily Shine & Repair Serum With Argan Oil

Price: $39.95 for 1.7 FL OZ / 50ML at BE Beverly Hills.com

Description:

Inspired Hair Serum combines the power of premium organic Argan Oil with other rejuvenating all-natural ingredients to renew, rehydrate, repair and protect your hair anywhere. Originating from the deserts of Southern Morocco and perfected in Beverly Hills by world-renowned chemists, Inspired Shine & Repair Serum will transform your hair with only a few drops a day. Using a non-greasy, paraben free formula that includes no artificial coloring or additives and a light lavender scent, Inspired Shine & Repair Serum helps keep your hair youthful and stylish all day.

• The Inspired Difference
• Premium Argan Oil
• Moisturizing Jojoba Oil
• Nutrient Rich Avocado Oil
• Repairing Silk Amino Acids
• Light Lavender Scent
• SPF Protection
• Paraben Free
• Non Flammable
• Non Artificial Coloring
• Non Oily

How to use:

Simply brush hair thoroughly and apply 1-2 drops of the serum to the palms of your hands and rub together. Run fingers through dry hair concentrating on the midsection and ends of the hair. The freshly styled look and lavender scent will appear newly washed.

Pros:

• convenient pump dispenser
• beautiful packaging
• paraben free
• SPF protection
• not tested on animals
• non-greasy or oily
• lightweight
• you only need a few drops of product for each use
• subtle lavender scent
• leaves hair smooth, silky and shiny

Cons:

• expensive

What I think:

I was very eager to try this product as I swear by leave-in conditioners and such products as I regularly use heat and dye on my hair.

 The product comes in a cute little pouch

My biggest concern when it comes to leave-in conditioners is that they can be greasy or oily and weight down my hair. I didn't have this problem with the BE Beverly Hills serum at all!

The pump dispenser provides a neat and non-messy application

As you can see from the picture above, the texture is light but not too runny; just perfect. Even after use my hands didn't feel greasy, just soft.

I could smell a very light and subtle lavender scent when I applied the serum on my hands, but it vanished when I applied the product through my hair.

You really don't need a lot of product (of course, it will vary depending on your hair texture), but I was fine with two drops.

In the "before" picture, my hair has just been released from a tight ponytail, which created these loose curls. After I applied the serum, the curls seemed to be more manageable and my hair was noticeably shinier and softer.

Of course, there's some added bonuses: the BE Beverly Hills serum is paraben free, it contains no artifical coloring, it offers SPF protection, and it's not tested on animals.

I didn't find any downsides to this product, except maybe for the price, which can be a little high if you are a student on a budget (like me).

Recommend? yes

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for consideration to review. I was not paid for this review,  I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the product was free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in White On

I'm sure I'm not the only one who painted my nails with Liquid Paper out of pure boredom in class in high school. I don't know why I never felt the urge to purchase a proper white nail polish until recently.

I must say my first experiences with Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear were not really positive. I hated the shimmers in the formulas that appeared creamy in the bottle, and it would always chip after 1 day. I kept saying to myself "You get what you pay for."

Recently, I realized that their packaging had changed a little and that they had new shades. Of course, at this price, I couldn't resist, so I opted for White On. I wasn't expecting something amazing, but I was happily surprised. The formula is nicely creamy, not too runny or too thick, and the brush glides perfectly on the nails. Now it's been 3 days, and I can't see a single chip!

New Arrivals

Mac

Blush- Gingerly

Springsheen

Desert Rose

Concealer NC35

Theres also a few other items but i wont list them here due to problems with my stock count

Estee Lauder

Pink Ribbon Compact

Max Factor

Max Effect Lipgloss

Thanks so much for looking!!!

Branded Fragrance & Cosmetics Warehouse Sale up to 70% off

Date : 4 - 6 May 2011
Time : 10am to 6.30pm
Venue : Crystal Ballroom, Level 1, Corus Hotel, K.L

Brands Offered
Antonio Banderas
Banana Republic
Ferrari
Gap
Givenchy
Guess
Jessica Simpson
Kate Moss
Kylie Minogue
Loewe
Miss Sixty
MNG
Morgan
Moschino
Paris Hilton
Paul&Joe
ST Dupont
Versace
and many more

Note
Strictly no bags, helmet , food/drinks and cameras allowed inside the venue
Goods sold are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
Visa&Master credit cards accepted (min RM80 and above)

You can click at this link to see my last year price report for this workshop for your reference.

p/s: The queue for this workshop usually starts at around lunch time. So be early to avoid the queue and crowd.

Fun Outside! {Wordless Wednesday 4/27}

Howdy! I just want to remind you that my Freckles Crafts Giveaway is ending on Thursday. There are only 71 entries as I write this post, so head on over - you have a great chance!



Also, I have a new Green Parenting Giveaway Linky! It is an ongoing linky, so you only need to enter your giveaways once. Don't shy away because of the name - if your giveaway is related to parenting in any way or is eco-friendly in any way, please go link up. It can't hurt, right? And, if you're looking to win some cool stuff, go check it out and enter some giveaways. There are already quite a few really good ones listed.



And, finally, go check out the Natural Parenting Blog Party. There are a ton of really great blogs linked up. I've found more new blogs than I know what to do with. If you have a blog that fits into the "natural parenting" category, link yourself up! I've written a few posts specifically for this blog party. You can find the list of them HERE. The party is going on until April 30, so there is plenty of time!

Hmm.. I had a bunch of "Server Rejected" photos. They were just downloaded from my camera. Anyone know what's up with that?



Well, I guess I'll have to call this weeks' WW: "Little Guy Having Fun Outside"

LION TAMER!

Actually, our catnip just came up. Our little kitty found it!

Look what I found!!!

Well, I guess that's it until next week. Maybe I'll figure out how to fix these rejected pics by then.



Thanks for stopping by and please let me know you've done so. I will return the favor!

Instant Home Remedies For Back Pain And Backache.

Instant Home Remedies For Back Pain And Backache.

Mix camphor in oil and boil it for 5 mins. Then apply it on the affected area.

Garlic cloves (2-3) taken every morning also gives relief from back pain.

Mix one tablespoon of honey in warm water and drink it. It  helps to cure backache.

Massage your back with mint oil to get rid of back pain.

Stretching excercises will also help in relieving the back pain.

Heat coconut oil with 2-3 cloves of garlic and apply it on back.

Fresh lemon juice mixed with salt should also be taken twice a day to get relief from back pain.

Castor oil can also be used to massage the back for back pain.

Massage with turpentine oil also gives relief from backache.

Keep heating pads on the affected area.

Take a hot water bath and relax.

March Empties

☑ Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner

I got this from Winners for around $7. I thought it was quite pricey at the time, but that it must be worth it as it claims to be a "protective conditioner" and I was looking for a good hand cream to protect my eczema-prone hands when I was working as a gas station attendant. Oh and of course, when I see something labelled "shea butter" or "oatmeal", I can't resists (silly? Yes, I know). But in the end, this product didn't really work for me. The texture is too light, and it didn't really protect my hands from the irritants I had to deal with everyday ( car oil, water, gas, etc).

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Boots Botanics Body Overnight Hand & Nail Cream

 ☑ Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme

I figured a creme designed for babies could only be good for me... but I was wrong. The texture is quite strange, it's very solid and it's hard to apply on the skin, and it didn't even feel moisturizing. I wasn't fond of the srong scent either. I never thought Burt's Bees could disappoints me one day...


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

 ☑ Fruits & Passion Field Berries Foaming Bath

This is total crap. The foam - if there's any foam at all - will only stays for around 10 minutes. At this price, I would have expected a luxurious bath!


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

☑ Naturally Upper Canada Cranberry Moro Orange Foaming Bath Milk

I can't believe this costs $3! Yes it smells great, but it's good for only one use and it does absolutely NOTHING. It doesn't foam at all, you can't even tell there's something in your bath! Glad I got it in a gift package.


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

☑ Cranberry & Pear Bath Soak

I got this in a gift package and totally forgot about it until recently, when I decided it was time to clean up my bath products. It's good for only one use and it doesn't really do something.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

  ☑ Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils (review)

Look at the brush after only 1 month or so of use:

Crap is still a weak word to describe this... thing. It's not completely used up though, but it's all dried up and it's a mess to use. GARBAGE.

Repurchase? no!!!

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black

 ☑ Garnier Nutrisse Creme Rich Nourishing Conditioner Cream

It's the conditioner cream that came with the box of Garnier Nutrisse Intense Red Nourishing Colour Cream. It smells great, very fruity. I prefer the Nice 'n Easy conditioners, though.

What I'm currently using to replace it: Alberto VO5 Deep Nourishing Moisture Intensive Mask 3 Minute Mask

 ☑ Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

1 down, only 8 more to go LOL! I tend to stock up on these when I find them on sale. Seriously, I love this lipbalm, it's such a staple. It's the first natural lipbalm I have ever tried, and I instantly got hooked! It tends to let me down when the weather is really harsh, but otherwise, it does the job.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

  ☑ Clobetasol Ointment 0.05% w/w Topical Corticosteroid

This is the only thing that can temporarily get rid of my eczema. It's quite strong and it tends to discolor my skin and makes it thinner, but I couldn't care less, as long as my eczema goes away. Sadly, these's no permanent treatment for eczema, so I have no choice but continue to use it.

Am I the only one who thinks the little deisgn in the red square looks like poo? Yes, I'm that immature LOL.

Repurchase? yes, but I will try the generic version before to see if it works just as well.

What I'm currently using to replace it: Taro-Clobetasol Ointment USP, 0.0% w/w Topical Corticosteroid

  ☑ Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion (sample)

Well there wasn't a lot of product in this so I can't really write an opinion on it, but it's a little too light for my liking.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

  ☑ Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion (sample)

Hmmm this smells great and it leaves the skin soooo soft! It's a shower cream but it feels more like an oil to me. It feels very moisturizing, I would love to bath in this!

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

  ☑ Burt's Bees Orange Essence Facial Cleanser with orange oil (sample) 

Wow, I can't believe I haven't tried this cleanser before! It's absolutely amazing for my dry and eczema-prone skin as it's non-foaming and oily. You might want to use a toner after use as it tends to leave a film on the skin. I love it as it's so moisturizing. I will buy the full size tube for sure!

Repurchase? yes!!

What I'm currently using to replace it: Mario Badescu Skin Care Enzyme Cleansing Gel (sample size)

☑ TRESemmé Naturals Vibrantly Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner (samples)

I didn't really enjoy using those samples. The shampoo didn't leather really well (although I do know a shampoo doesn't need to lather to be effective, it's just my personal preference) and the conditioner was to light for my liking.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Hydrating Shampoo and Humectress Ultimate Hydrating Conditioner

☑ Kate Somerville CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment (sample)

This is supposed to "stimulate stem cell activity and restore the skin with new, energized cells". I can't treally tell as this sample was good for only a week. I don't think I have ever heard of this brand before.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: -

Re-Post: Where Has All of the Nature Gone??? {Natural parenting Blog Party}

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This was one of my first posts. Now that spring is coming again, it's been weighing heavily on me. I wish my children could explore the magic of nature the same way I did as a child. Can we fix this problem???

Courtesy of Rosemary Ratcliff

I remember loving nature when I was a kid. Not in the sense that, when people asked me what I liked, I'd say, "Nature!" Summers were the best. I'd wake up, eat breakfast, and run outside. I'd hear, "Make sure you come back when I call you for lunch!" Sometimes I never did make it back. I had things to do. The first was to stir up all of the Mayflies that had settled on our house overnight.







Courtesy Lisa McDonald



When that mission was accomplished, I'd sit watching the robins pull fat worms from the lawn and try to figure out how they did it so easily. I once spent an entire afternoon digging up the flowerbeds and never came across one single wiggly prize. Oh, but if it was raining, that wan a different story. Our suburban sidewalks came alive with earthworms, snails, and slugs. I marvelled at them. All of the kids in the neighborhood took the time to help our slimy friends safely cross that huge concrete "street" by scooping them up and setting them in the grass.

This photo's mine! (His name is Chester, by the way!)

When the sun beat down on us, we'd find ladybugs and grasshoppers. If you could keep a ladybug on you the longest, you would be lucky that day. We had grasshopper contests to see whose insect could jump the highest. I can't recall anyone actually winning - the green jumpers wouldn't follow directions and usually escaped before we could even see which direction they were headed.



Courtesy Dr. Joseph Valks

 We often would find toads and turtles travelling through the neighborhood, on a visit from the creek that ran through the park down the street. Finding a toad made you the most popular kid in the neighborhood for the day. A turtle turned you into a legend for at least a week! I recall always naming my finds "Herkemer." Not sure why. I think I may have had the idea that each toad and turtle I found was a repeat visitor, just dropping by to say "Hi" to me over and over.



Courtesy of Arvind Balaraman

 The evenings were the best! Crickets chirped loudly as we played freeze tag in someones yard. The lightning bugs would come out in droves. There were so many that, after it got completely dark, we could see each other's silhouettes blocking out the swarm of green lights. Who needed a light out there?! And, though we lived in an area surrounded by wetlands, no one had more than four or five mosquito bites at any one time.

Why am I writing about these memories? The recent news about the sudden deaths of thousands of birds and fish around the world got me thinking. My kids will never experience nature the way I did. I live in the same area - the westernmost point of Lake Erie. Now, I get all excited when a Mayfly lands on out house and get the kids to come over to marvel at it. The robins are just passing through now, rarely do my kids have the pleasure of pondering these birds' ability to pluck a worm from the earth. When it rains, a few sorry-looking worms peek out and they don't bring their friends the snails and slugs. They've never seen a toad in the wild and turtles are just pictures in books to them. They rarely spend time outside after dusk because the mosquitoes outnumber the lightning bugs a zillion-to-one.



We have a really nice state park two miles away from us with a beach on the lake. We don't go there. The entire length of the beach is an Area of Concern (AOC), according to the EPA - one of thirty in the entire country the last time I looked. This is due to PCBs and other toxic substances in the water. The insects and animals that I once was in awe of are being killed in alarming numbers. We are warned not to eat the fish from the river that is the center of that AOC. Conveniently, the line for that AOC stops 100 yards before it hits the water treatment plant for our area. (I try not to think about what is coming out of our faucet. I can tell you that 1" of bathwater is a beautiful blue and smells strongly of chlorine bleach.)





Courtesy of Evgeni Dinev

For many years, I have dreamt of moving far away from everything. North Dakota? Alaska? My arthritis won't take the cold. We're looking, though. I've read every book you can think of about homesteading, building your own house, living self-sufficiently and off the grid. My oldest is twelve. I don't think my dreams will be fulfilled by the time he's ready to leave for college. But my toddler, hopefully, will get to experience the wonder of seeing nature in it's natural habitat. We may have to work for years to bring our 5-10 acres back to the way it should be, environmentally, but I'm willing to work hard just so he can feel that awe. And, hopefully, my incredibly creative and imaginative older son will be able to experience it, too, even though he'll be on the cusp of adulthood.



Photo Credits:

Image: Rosemary Ratcliff / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Image: Lisa McDonald / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Image: Dr Joseph Valks / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Image: Arvind Balaraman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Image: Evgeni Dinev / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Easter Draw Results & New arrivlas!

Hope you all had a great Easter break.

Thanks to everyone who entered the draw, i will be holding another one soon!!

Congratulations to all the winners, please can you get in touch with your address and if applicable the choice of eyeshadow, thanks

Easter Draw 4th drawing held by laura Completed on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 at 09:48:30 UTC 71 entrants, 5 winners

Winners (5)

1st: a.basis@web.de
 2nd: Emily.van.der.Hell(at)gmx(dot)de
 3rd: mariko
 4th: crybaby74@gmail.com
 5th: evasivaa@gmail.com



New arrivals

Mac

Woodwinked

Stars 'N' Rockets

Lip Balms

Dollymix

Mixing Medium Water Base

There is also a few others but i only have a couple of each, so i wont list them here to avoid problems with my stock count.

Benefit

My dates brother eyeshadow

Max Factor

Lasting Performance foundation

Soap & Glory

Lipgloss

Bronzer

Thanks very much for looking!!

I Have a NEW Page!

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Hi! I went ahead and added a giveaway linky last night. See that link at the top of this page that says: Green Parenting Giveaway Linky? That's it! I'm sorry that those links up there are so hard to see. I have absolutely no idea how to change it into a darker color, so until I can afford a blog makeover it's going to stay that way. (I'm hoping to get a cool button for this linky, eventually, too!)





So, what kind of stuff will you find at the Green Parenting Giveaway Linky???? Just about any giveaways that have to do with eco-friendly products, anything that would appeal to children, educational products, stuff for moms and dads, healthy/natural foods, etc.It is an ongoing linky, meaning that you only have to link up one time and it will stay until the end date has passed.



So, whether you're looking for a place to link your giveaway, or you want to win some fantastic prizes, the Green Parenting Giveaway Linky is the place to go!



Pop on over - there are already some great giveaways linked up!!!

SilkPerfect Premiére Pillowcase

Price: £29.99 at SilkPerfect.com

SilkPerfect Premiére Pillowcase is made of 75cm X 50cm Habotai (matt finish)16 momme with unique treatment and pillow retention, it's unbleached, 100% Mulberry silk and  natural Ivory in colour 

• Remarkably soft and smooth
• Minimise ageing & wrinkles - think how much you spend on night creams which are then brushed away by your current pillowcase!
• Stamp out "bed hair"
• Repel dust mites

What I think:

Seriously, this is one of the most interesting product I got to review in a long time. I've been very curious about silk pillowcases has they get so much rave, but they are pretty hard to find around here. I'm very glad I got to try one, and I have nothing but positive things to say about SilkPerfect Premiére Pillowcase.

• No more awkward pillow crease/sleep lines
• Hair is easier to manage and stays curled or straightened longer, and that also means no more bed head
• The silk pillowcase doesn't absorb as much moisture from my skin as cotton pillowcase, meaning that my skin is more moisturized (and that is very important to me as I already have super dry skin)
• I have far less eczema outbreaks on my face (although there is no cure for eczema) and my skin feels noticeably smoother
• The silk pillowcase keeps my head cool when the weather is hot

Of course, the difference is not dramatic, but keep in mind that it's a pillowcase, not a miracle cream. I definitely look forward to my little bit of luxury every night.

Also note that SilkPerfect Premiére Pillowcase is machine washable on a gentle or "silk" cycle. And the best part? You get 110% money-back if you don't feel a difference in your hair or skin!

Recommend? yes

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for consideration to review. I was not paid for this review,  I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the product was free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Potty Training Means Noticing Differences!

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***WARNING: This post contains the word "winkie" frequently! Proceed at your own risk...



So, since Little Guy is being introduced to potty training, one of his favorite "hobbies" has become sitting on his stool in the bathroom and watching everyone go potty. Yeah, not something I'd be too awfully fascinated with. But, to a little one who is trying to be like the grown-ups around him, this is just one more way he can become a "big boy". Whenever anyone announces that they have to use the restroom, or even when he hears the door to the bathroom opening, he wants to "help" whoever needs to go.



Now, I am the only female that he is around on a regular basis. He has a Daddy, a big brother, and two male cats here. Even his toys are all boys - his pretty baby doll who is all dressed in pink has been dubbed "Steve" by Little Guy! So, when he "helps" me go potty, he's just simply amazed that "Mommy doesn't have a winkie." I know, should be teaching him proper names and all, but that's what Daddy calls it, so that's what he calls it. I don't think it will damage him all that much! Anyway, he's very concerned about my lack of body parts. We've explained that that's just how it is - boys and girls are just different in that area. I've assured him that I'm OK with this turn of events. But he still can't seem to shake the feeling that I'm missing out on something so very important.



Lately, whenever he goes potty or gets his diaper changed, we end up having some form of conversation about his winkie and how he can go pee with it. Last night, though, the fact that I don't have one was heavily on his mind. He came up with a wonderful solution for me - it was really a moment of genius to him. Here's how it went (and I'm not making this up!):



L.G.: I have winkie!

ME: Yes, you do!

L.G.: Daddy have winkie, Brubber have winkie, kitties have winkies... (he went on with a huge list, including such famous names as Mr. Rogers and Elmo.)

ME: Yep, they all have winkies (trying to shake the image of Mr. Rogers having a "winkie" out of my mind's eye - shudder!)

L.G.: Mommy don't have winkie. Poor Mommy.

ME: Oh, that's OK. I don't need a winkie. I'm a girl and we don't have them.

L.G.: (He's had an epiphany!) I know! You go buy a winkie at the store!

ME: Oh, no, you can't buy a winkie at the store!

L.G.: You have to pay with money. Then get winkie!

ME: Umm....



Now, just how should I have handled THAT?! On the one hand, he needs to know you can't just go out and buy that kind of thing. But he was so excited about this wonderful solution for my "problem" that I didn't want him to think his idea was silly. So, I just kinda changed the subject. I think I was more taken with the fact that he managed to come up with this solution on his own, you know?

Hoping to be diaper-free soon!

Have any good stories about little ones realizing that we're all not the same? I'd love to hear them!

Have any ideas on how I could handle this situation (or others) should it come up again? PLEASE share!

Kao Premium Beauty Care Roadshow 28 April to 2 May 2011

KAO Malaysia would like to invite all Malaysians to join them at Sg Wang Plaza from 28 April till 2 May 2011, where they will be showcasing three of the premium beauty care ranges – Liese, Bioré & Asience.

Visitors will be able to get a FREE hair check as well as hair style consultation. There will be a showcasing of Liese demonstration by local hairstylist. Liese Mr.Bubble Mascot will be there to meet up with everyone and give away Liese Bubble Key Chain.

Free trial on all KAO easy-to-use skincare and hair care products are available to all shoppers, while they can experience and do-it-yourself before purchasing with KAO professionals hair stylists and product specialist stand by for consultation.

Watsons’ members will stand a chance to win prizes by simply presenting their membership card while earning extra 200 Watsons points!


I think I'm going to check this out, if you see me there, do say Hi ya !

One of My Posts Was Featured on Mama Eve

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I had a pleasant surprise this morning - Mama Eve featured one of my posts today! Go find out which one and check out the other great posts she found this week HERE. I especially loved "Toddlers and the Right to Self-Determination" that she found on Simple Childhood. These are all great posts and I feel so honored that Suchada thought my post belonged grouped with them. So, head on over and check them out. You won't disappointed!!