Big Bad Wolf Books Sale For the 1st Time At The Square, One City USJ

For the first time ever, BBW Books Sale is being held at The Square, One City USJ. 

It was Mamarazzi's first time there. Yup, you read correctly...I didn't follow coz it's a school day. Surprisingly, there was not much crowd today. Probably it's a working day and it's on fasting month. 

 Some of the books are similar to last December sale while there are also new titles too. Plenty of Geronimo Stilton . Saw Wimpy Kid book there too.

If not mistaken the Lego books are new titles. Jeffrey archer box set was available too.

 Those who wanna collect whole set of The Hunger Games will be delighted coz this round, mamarazzi spotted the box set and also individual books with various book covers. Plenty of Young adult, romance and fiction books too.

 But as those who know Mamarazzi well, they will know that Mamarazzi's main aim is the Children section.

WOW!! found some Smurfs books . Ya, we are trying to collect the complete set. Books for toddlers also a plenty.

 Mamarazzi said lucky I didn't go else she would have to buy the Lego like toy and also the trucks books for me. Am crazy about those.

For those with toddler and young kids at home, mamarazzi spotted many Play-A-Sound book. 

 She was really tempted to get this for herself but then ...hmmm....no place to put leh. 

 Instead, she got me these. Only found book 2 and 7 of the Darren Shan books but then again no worries la...sure will be able to find in future sale.

 After long hesitation, she got herself The Amber Brown Collection. A box set of 6 books for RM20. Worth it la. She had read the e-books. And it was very nice. Bought this for her collection.

My Little Planetarium is for me. I asked about the solar system the other day. Mamarazzi said buy this la...let me play with Papa.

Mamarazzi is sure her friend would like to read "Ties That Binds , Ties That Break". It's about foot binding.

 Another load of hardcover books for me. 

She thought I would be reading this first but she was wrong....

 I stole this one from the bag and read it while I was sitting on the throne just now *Muhahaha*

These few books are for friends who couldn't make it to BBW. 

Overall, Mamarazzi sees that price of some of the books had increased by around RM2. But then again  it's still lower than the market and she had expected the increase since last year. After all, price of almost every thing had increased. Slight increase in the book price is still acceptable la.  

 Still happy that she registered as a member last December. For every RM100 she spend, she got RM5 discount.

It's a shame that she did not wait for me to go with her tomorrow coz starting tomorrow those who spend RM100 and above will get RM10 voucher to spend at the Curious Corner.

For those who wanna know more about this sale or to check out the books that's available there, do visit BBW Facebook . Those who knows Mamarazzi's FB, can also see the books that she uploaded into the album there.


wokay...time to do some reading lor....goodnight.

80th Birthday Bash and 50th Wedding Anniversary at Shiridi City Restaurant, Shah Alam

Two weeks school holidays is over. I had an exciting school holiday. Mainly coz my kaw kaw(Aunt) fly back from NZ for Ah Kong's 80th birthday  cum Ah Kong & Ah Mah's 50th wedding anniversary  surprise celebration.

This might be a bit unusual but it was held in an Indian restaurant. It's my favourite indian restaurant too. I think he is the only chef who really listened to my request for "Maggi goreng with no vegetable and NO cili".

My grand parents had celebrated their birthday and anniversaries in some pretty posh restaurants and places before. Anything we can think of, they are able to claim "been there, done that...so what's new? ". Ah Kong have very high expectation of food from restaurants. Anything not  nice, he will say " Beh hiau koh!"  *LOL*

Guess this round Ah Kong and Ah Mah were really surprised lor. Papa and Kaw Kaw managed to hatch up a plan to surprise them ...celebrate at Indian restaurant. 

Yup.. Ah Kong and Ah Mah have been to this place a few times and they like the food here pretty much. Most important thing of the celebration is to give them what they like. Betul tak?

On that day, Papa, Kaw Kaw and Mamarazzi brought them to the restaurant at a pretext of a late breakfast after they dropped me at school for my school activities.

Ah Kong was surprised to "bumped" into a small group of relative eating there. Not suspecting anything, he saw the buffet table and asked the boss what's the occassion and who is having a party there. *LOL*

Wah...loaded with food that Ah Kong and Ah Mah loves.

Hmmm....surprisingly many likes the mutton here pulak. Papa was apprehensive at first on ordering too much mutton as many may not like to eat mutton. But this dish finished very fast while quite a lot of fried chicken was left.

Uiks.....where's the fried chicken photo ah? Ah...must be Mamarazzi missed snapping picture of those dishes coz she zoomed to school to pick me up to attend the luncheon.

 Just in time. Managed to change from my school uniform to casual wear in the car.  One Birthday Cake and one wedding anniversary cake !

 Eh eh eh....wait...Haven't make up yet.... Both pretty excited. 

 Can see my cool Ah Mah smile till "see teeth no see eye"(Direct translation from Cantonese  meaning : very happy)

 Sure la..... All the kids managed to attend the celebration. Even my eldest Kaw Kaw who initially can't attend due to work commitment managed to find time to attend. Morning zooooooooooommmmm all the way from K.T. to KL for this.

The road to reach 80 years old is long and for those who managed to stay married for 50 years is quite rare nowadays. This is certainly a photo to be cherished.

Thank you very much to all the relatives and friends who make time and came to the celebration.

Cleaning Up is Made Easier with Ecover Zero Washing-up Liquid

It's unbelievable how time flies. It's the 1st term school holiday again. Mamarazzi just noticed the other day in Facebook that Dumpling Festival is just around the corner. Yikes! she thought still long time to go leh.

Dumpling or better known over here as Bak Chang is nice to eat but Mamarazzi sure hate the cleaning up that it entail each time when she makes Bak Chang. Oily stove and kitchen counter top. Urgh....super hate it.

This year dunno why Papa suddenly said wanna eat Nyonya Bak Chang. This type is much simpler to make but still quite messy.

Oppsss.....looks like not enough bluepea flower. The blue color is very pale. Yup...same like Ecover Zero range of products, Mamarazzi's Nyonya Chang does not have artificial coloring. She uses the color from the BluePea flower to color the chang. Hmm...next year must use more of the bluepea flower

 Lucky for Mamarazzi as we still have  Ecover Zero Washing-Up Liquid that she received some time ago .

Ecover Zero is an eco friendly range of cleaning products that not only reduces the negative impact on our environment but also cares for those who have sensitive skin.

 As stated on the label, Ecover Zero Washing-Up Liquid not only can tackle grease on pots and pans but also this Ecover Zero Range has no  added colouring or fragrance. No fragrance is good as at the end of a tiring day, Mamarazzi like to have a glass of port Ribena to unwind. Lemony fragrance on the glass can be rather...ahem ahem..

 What Mamarazzi likes about this Ecover Zero range is the nozzle of the bottle. You know how some dishwashing liquid with a certain type of  nozzle tends to "drip" , right. Well, this special nozzle ensures that there is no wastage. Nice to use.

Mamarazzi is so glad that Ecover Zero range of products especially this Ecover Zero Washing-Up Liquid is  now available in Malaysia. We can get it from Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, Ben's and even available for online purchase at www.wmsmarketing.com

Since Ecover Zero Washing-Up Liquid had become a HERO in the kitchen, I can now ask Mamarazzi to make the normal Bak Chang for me to eat . I preferred the normal Bak Chang than the Nyonya Chang.

ECover Zero Non Bio Laundry Liquid and Fabric Conditioner

Hello again. Been missing for a month but I still remember I owe you all the complete story of what happened to my stinky lamb lamb after using ECover Zero products, right? 

What is this Ecover? Well, Ecover is the LARGEST green company in UK(not Ulu Klang, ok) . This company focuses in 2 main objectives that is to make effective and phosphate-free cleaning products AND to reduce the environmental impact when comes to cleaning agent. 

Ecover is not a new company. It's set up and well established since 1980 . Nearly as old as Mamarazzi. It has been a household brand for more than 20 decades. This of course shows how well accepted the products of the company are. If the product is not good, company would have "bungkus" long time ago. 

It reach the shores of Malaysia in 2013 and the products are available at Jaya Grocers, Village Grocer and Big. Now, there is a new  range of Ecover products which is called ECover Zero Range. This new range is especially crafted  for people like Mamarazzi who have young children at home, those who have sensitives skins and those who cares about the environments

 

(poster taken from wikipedia)

Just like Ecover Zero range of products, Unifi had also finally reached our area and Mamarazzi had gone "dotty".   Who doesn't know the above poster ? The fad had finally reached Mamarazzi. Finished with DOTS, followed by a few others pulak.

Meantime,  my Cikgu also complaint about me ...which in turn made Mamarazzi gone ballistic. Exam was around the corner. I tried every trick to escape. Including offering to do laundry  coz I know we have got ECover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid. That detergent will not "burn" my hands if I use it. However, Mamarazzi said no.Still have to do revision despite all my scheming.

 

Anyway, back to the story. I heard that Lamb-Lamb put up a struggle as Mamarazzi threw him into the washing machine.

Used ECover Zero on him.

Used 2 cups of the detergent on him.

It's a good thing that ECover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid cups is small size. It's very cost saving. Mamarazzi loves the non drip cup design. 

Added ECover Zero Fabric Conditioner for the extra softness.

 Just two cups for the additional softness.

Result? Lamb Lamb came out much cleaner and a bit more fluffier than the time he went into the washing machine. Lucky for ECover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid is not scented. At least I get the neutral smell instead of floral smell. 

As for the rest of the clothes that went in with lamb-lamb, Mamarazzi can say that they came out pretty clean. The result is satisfactory. Towels also felt soft.

 But poor me...as at last weekend (exam finally over)  , I had to takeover washing my school uniform again. Mamarazzi helped me to soak them overnight in ECover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid overnight. Next day, I wash them .

Lucky for me that it is gentle on the fabrics and on my hands too. It did not cause the skin of my fingers to peel. My only grouse is that it doesn't have much "bubbles".  I don't get to play with the bubbles lo. 

Looks like Mamarazzi will have to stock up more of ECover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid and Fabric Conditioner  as it suits my skin very much. Ecover Zero Range is available no in Village Grocer, Jaya Grocer, Ben's and also easily purchase online through  www.wmsmarketing.com

Old Friends Meet Up in Papparich, NuSentral

Mamarazzi received message from Uncle Twilight Man saying that there will be a meet up with Aunty Wenn to see her before she took the train home. Mamarazzi immediately said okay. 

All very punctual. Arrive on time. All the happy face ....errr ...except mine. Grouchy....haven't "activate" my happy mood yet. Just wait la till my happy mood activated. Ate ice cream and pretty soon my 'happy mode"  was activated. Mamarazzi said poooooooor Uncle Sherman. 

Aiyo....let me tell you ah...each time meet up sure they come with bag full of gifts to exchange. Each time they say they will come empty handed but each time still have barang. So funny one leh. 

On top of that, Uncle Twilight Man also brought along a cake. A homemade black forest cake. Just the nice size for the 6 of us.  A very nice surprise. 

A family photo. Mamarazzi did not snap any photos that day. All above photos thanks to Aunty Wenn, Uncle Twilight Man and Uncle Sherman. It was good  to finally get to sit down with Aunty Wenn and had a chat. Met her twice but each time not much time to chat. It was certainly a lovely meet up . And thank you for the surprise. 

Where There is Smoke...(Ranting Post)

 The haze is back and last week some schools in East Malaysia were asked to close due to haze. Again blame it on the neighbouring country. But how about West Malaysia?

Each evening after school, sure can see smoke coming out from various spots along the road during our journey home. And as everyone know...where there is smoke, the is......

 For example this spot.

 Each time pass by, can see this. There were few times saw Bomba putting out the fire. Ain't this a waste of Bomba time ? Waste of tax payer monies. 

                           

Seems like this piece of land have been turned into rubbish dump by certain people. 

Not sure if the "wall/fence" was put up by the land owner to deter people out from dumping rubbish there . If it is , then it is not working loh. People still are dumping rubbish there. Or on a more sinister scenarios whereby the "wall/fence" are put up by certain people to "hide" the burning activities. 

We live in a magical country. Day time when we pass by oil palm and coconut plantation, usually we don't see any fire. Maybe the sun is too bright ..silau...  But in the evening/night or dawn...the "mist/fog" that carries the aromatic scent smokes would appear. Some say it's from neighbouring country. Some say it's due to "spontaneous combustion" as the land is too hot nighttime. The fire are not started purposely by people. They say, he say, she say,....aiya...i say maybe started by fireflies flying around kot? 

Maybe should look at the bright side.... smoke chase away mozzie. Can prevent dengue case from rising? Whatever...... 

The New Ecover Zero Challenge

How is your week so far? For me it has been great.

Monday no need to go to school. School closed for Cheng Beng.

That's the occasion/festival which Chinese go and pray for their ancestors. Very important  occasion coz if the ancestors  are "comfortable ", the future  generations  will benefit.

Mamarazzi  saw in Facebook (dunno where lah) , got people hire dancers to dance in front of their ancestors grave for the ancestors spirit to watch.

Hmmm.....how does this work ah? The Granddad and great great great granddads can see the lenglui dancing but what about the grandma ya? When night falls will someones ear gonna be pulled kot?

For me.. Monday Papa bring me jalan jalan in the new Aeon Shah Alam Mall. Just opened mid last month but surprisingly  most of the shops are opened.

Also received invite to be "white mice"(guinea pig) to try out the new Ecover Zero range before it's  being sold in Malaysia.

Fuiyoh...Ecover products wor...of course must try out lah.

The description from the sponsor :-

Ecover is one the largest green companies in Belgium that only produces household cleaning products that derived from plants and minerals. The products are dermatologically tested and it is recommended to use on baby and people with sensitive skin. Very often, people find it difficult to breath after using the harsh cleaning detergent, it is dangerous as it could lead to lung infection after using for a long period of time.

There are 2 ecover ranges in Malaysia.

1) Ecover Normal Range – (bathroom cleaner, Dish detergent, Kitchen cleaner and laundry detergent)

2) Ecover Zero Range     - ( Dish Detergent and Laundry Detergent Only).

Rest assured with the cleaning ingredients as both ecover normal and ecover zero do not contain phosphate as well as harmful chemicals . There are highly recommended for baby and also people who has sensitive skin. The differences between both ranges are ecover zero does not contain fragrance, colouring. Also, ecover zero is tested by UK Allergy

Mamarazzi can't wait to try out Ecover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid and Ecover Zero Fabric Conditioner.

Guess what she is going to try it out on? 

My stinky lamb-lamb. I had it since I was 6months old. Now my stinky lamb-lamb is 7 1/2 years old. Said must try it out on lamb-lamb as i like to "nosey" lamb-lamb. Since Ecover Zero does not contain  harmful chemicals, testing it out on lamb-lamb would be perfect. No worries on allergic reaction when I "nosey" lamb-lamb after washing.

I really hate it whenever Mamarazzi  give lamb-lamb a bath in the washing machine. So, which one do you think will win? Will the new Ecover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid vanquish the stinks from my lamb-lamb or will the stinks remain?

Stay tune for further updates. Will let you know the result after trying out the new Ecover Zero Non-Bio Laundry Liquid and the new Ecover Zero Fabric Conditioner.