Christmas is just round the corner.. and with the year end.. and all .. party is what comes to mind.  This year we are hosting Christmas dinner at our home – plus we are also trying to get the kid’s birthday party at home too.  No fuss about trying to get into some kiddy’s corner [...]

Don’t have a fireplace..?? no worries.. now you can have one .. that is portable.. by electrolux. This portable fireplace is not only workable (i think) it is pretty cool too.  Imagine you kids bringing friends over one cold winter nite and doing their homework and it was kinda chilly in the basement.  And she [...]

These tv trays are very popular in the West, we don’t see much of this back home but these ones are so pretty, one cannot resist it.   I wouldn’t mind having one of it instead of the wooden ones – those are too common.  But you can even use these for your outdoorsy summery BBQ [...]

Doesn’t work the first tip ?  now worries, try my 2nd tip.  More to come later.

Use lime to raise the pH balance of the soil. Winter rains wash away nutrients and make soil more acidic. A soil’s pH is the measure of its acidity and alkalinity. Grass likes a sweeter, more alkaline soil. The [...]

Before coming to Canada, having a pool at home is almost impossible, unless of course you are a millionaire back home.  We have lots of land here in Canada and they are definitely not as expensive as they are here.  So we dream of having a pool of our own here and it’s a great [...]

Yes! I hear everyone groaning that I’m still fixing my garage, but i can’t helped it if I’m Ms ImPerfect.  But yes, we are still fixing the garage and trying to get even the performance parts ready for this summer’s track race in the country.   You can’t help but want the best but also the [...]

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Wouldn’t you like to come home with all these hearts hanging in your bedroom wall for Valentine’s Day representing each day you have been together.  I would be smitten and of course such thoughtful act do not need to be only for the romantic, anyone can do it for their spouse.  For [...]

A little kumquat tree to have in  your house for the Chinese New Year is very common back in Asia.  In Canada, you hardly get to see something like that.  If you ever find this in the West, make sure you grab ahold of it and welcome the Chinese New Year with this lucky golden [...]

The Chinese New Year is a very important occasion to celebrate. I am hoping to continue this tradition even though I am no longer living in Asia because I want my children to know their roots and where they came from.
Every plant or flower pot put up to decorate the house during Chinese New Year [...]

One can save space even when you are outdoors.  Look at these fold ups.. that doesn’t even cost a lot to begin with.  Although it may not be good .. where I am.. i’m sure folks from Australia or even in Asia.. where they don’t experience the cold like we do can benefit from having [...]