Thursday, December 28, 2017
Holiday trial class at Kidicode
As kids these days hooked up a lot on playing games like Roblox or minecraft whether on the mobile phone, iPad or computer, when you asked them what's their ambition or what they wished to do when they grow up, I got many replies YouTubed or gamer.
In Malaysia, we do not have coding class in the local education syllabus unlike some other countries like Singapore, Estonia, etc.
During this school holiday I took the chance to send my older kids to a trial coding class at Kidicode.
It was an eye-opener for me truly. Besides the kids attending the practical coding introductory session, we parents get to sit down and go thru' the same practice as well so that we understand their method of teaching as well as what is being imparted during the session.
I like their style of adaptive learning whereby each kids would learn at their own pace and with its own level of difficulty in their challenges they faced.
And parents received a report on the process of their children. Also, the environment is made to be like how the current IT companies like google is like, with free flow of food and drinks and lotsa bean bags and sitting area where the parents and kids get to rest whenever they need to and enjoy the snacks.
Their founder used to work at Google, Microsoft as well as lecturing in our local public and private universities thus the learning experience and process here is very engaging I would say.
So do check out and sign up for their trial session if you have an aspiring gamer at home too. You might just transform and consumer to a creator of the game.
You can check out more about Kidicode here: https://kidocode.com/freesession?keyword=computer%20coding%20for%20kids&src=gt&gclid=CjwKCAiApo3SBRA4EiwAty8i-mrsbUolL2U33vXUgThuunoEctgPamLog7FzDoxodqJQVEoABUk8DRoCOEwQAvD_BwE
Cheers!
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Topical Application- Blending
I have personally tried to mix the blends from single oils (YL has its own blend like RC, Harmony, Citrus Fresh, etc that have already come with a specific tested protocol/ proportion that you wouldn’t want to change it) for my son(first aid spray) when his knee was bleeding from falling on the tar road.
Are you also interested to find out more on the Young Living Essential Oils and the Young Living carrier oils that I am using for my family? Just drop me a message and I am happy to share more with you.
You can also easily get them online at wholesale price from here(or just quote my member ID: 2734250 under the enroller and sponsor to get started with your own membership).
Try to get the Premium Starter Kit(PSK) that comes with a free membership when you get your diffuser and oils, as you get to buy them at wholesale price(it's more worth it!) rather than paying at retail price or buying elsewhere. You gained more than just wholesale price..you will also get some promo and free oils from their loyalty plan. So it's killing two birds with one stone!
Have a healthy start for the coming year folks!
Blessed 2018 to all!
Cheers!
Monday, December 25, 2017
Topical Application
Besides diffusing the essential oils(eo) with a good quality diffuser, another way of using essential oil that we used a lot in our home is by topical application.
What are topical application?
It means applying the oils topically on our body usually through the biggest organs of our body, a.k.a. out skin.
There are few ways of applying topically:
☝Neat vs Dilute
For beginners, it is always good to dilute your essential oils with a plant-based carrier oils before applying to your skin. Diluting will not make the eo less effective. It simply slows down the speed the eo enters to our body. This is useful for people who might have sensitive skin or have very thin layer of skin like the children and elderly.
Some of the types of carrier oils:
๐ฅ Virgin coconut oils(VCO)
๐ฅ Sweet almond oil
๐ฅ Olive oils
๐ฅ V6 oil from Young Living
๐ฅ Cel-lite Massage oil from Young Living
๐ฅ OrthoEase Massage oil from Young Living
๐ฅ OrthoSport Massage oil from Young Living
๐ฅ Sensation oil from Young Living
I personally love V6 oil as it’s less greasy(I can even apply on my face) compared to the VCO that I used to apply. Also, some people do not tolerate the smell of VCO very well.
And, I would use OrthoEase Massage during the Raindrop massage.
Cel-lite Massage oil will come into picture when I mix my citrus fresh+cypress blend to combat cellulite issues as cypress eo is great for blood circulation and citrus fresh works well at the fatty spot.
And these bottles last me quite sometime! Very cost-effective I would say!
Now, when will I use neat application? More for adults, for me, I would dab Melaleuca (tea tree oil) neat on my acne as it works better for me this way.
Also, when I do Raindrop massage, the essential oils are applied neat in layers(we will talk about layering and also blending in another post).
✌Layering
๐Blending
Are you also interested to find out more on the Young Living Essential Oils and the Young Living carrier oils that I am using for my family? Just drop me a message and I am happy to share more with you.
You can also easily get them online at wholesale price from here(or just quote my member ID: 2734250 under the enroller and sponsor to get started with your own membership).
Try to get the Premium Starter Kit(PSK) that comes with a free membership when you get your diffuser and oils, as you get to buy them at wholesale price(it's more worth it!) rather than paying at retail price or buying elsewhere. You gained more than just wholesale price..you will also get some promo and free oils from their loyalty plan. So it's killing two birds with one stone!
Have a healthy start for the coming year folks!
Blessed 2018 to all!
Cheers!
Sunday, December 24, 2017
X'Mas in the air
Last week, we brought kids to get some stationery items and books at IOI Mall and there are some X'Mas activities going on there.
We met the time where there are artificial snows falling from the rooftop and there were free cotton candy for visitors.
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Diffusing
We started our journey of using Young Living essential oils more than three years ago and when my friends asked me what is the easiest way to start incorporating essential oils(eo) as part of their health regime, I would recommend diffusing with a good quality diffuser and of course good quality essential oils.
Why diffuser is a great way to start using the essential oils?
There are some common ways to start using the essential oils:
๐งDiffusing
๐Topical Application
๐ฅIngesting
Today I like to touch on diffusing.
For beginners, diffusing is the easiest way to start. And for me, it worked great for my family of 5.
Being a mom of 3, I often try to find the most cost-effective measures. I find that diffusing oils in the room with 3 or all 5 of us in there is like hitting 5 birds with one stone! All 5 of us get the benefits from that 2-3 drops of essential oil added to diffuser. How awesome is that!
Also, if at the beginning, you have a gentleman at home who simply refuse to sleep early or take any measures to improve his health condition, diffusing is a great way to benefit him in a more gentle and indirect way. I would diffuse lavender for a good night rest for my husband and I. And when he have stuffy nose, I would diffuse Peppermint or Eucalyptus oil.
As for children, they are really smart, they know what is good for them and they are a big fan of eo and diffusers. After I got my first diffuser, I used to diffuse it once in each room(moving it manually from room to room). Later on, I find it easier to just have a diffuser in each room. So now my kids have their own diffuser and a set of their favourite oils to diffuse and they would ON the diffuser themselves at night before they go to bed.
(Let me share more about the oils my kids would diffuse and apply as part of their daily aroma routine in a separate post)
We have a Aria Diffuser at our Master bedroom(and everyone just love to crowd and sleepover at mom and dad's room!), Dewdrop diffuser, Desert Mist diffusers and AromaLux Diffuser in other rooms; and we also have a USB/ORB diffuser in our car ๐ during our travel. It is an awesome way to have a therapeutic 30mins+ ride diffusing oils like lemon, peppermint, grapefruit,etc eo ❤️. By the time you've reached office or your destination, you are fully all relaxed and calm and ready to go full force ๐ช
Are you also interested to find out more on the Young Living Essential Oils and the diffusers that I am using for my family? Just drop me a message and I am happy to share more with you.
You can also easily get them online at wholesale price from here(or just quote my member ID: 2734250 under the enroller and sponsor to get started with your own membership)
Try to get the Premium Starter Kit(PSK) that comes with a free membership when you get your diffuser and oils, as you get to buy them at wholesale price(it's more worth it!) rather than paying at retail price or buying elsewhere. You gained more than just wholesale price..you will also get some promo and free oils from their loyalty plan. So it's killing two birds with one stone!
Have a healthy start for the coming year folks!
Blessed X’Mas to all!
Cheers!
Friday, December 22, 2017
Happy Winter Solstice and my wishes for coming year
On this day I like to wish all my family, friends and readers a blessed year ahead!
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Be Empowered and Stay Informed
Monday, December 18, 2017
Scripture Reciting
Since young I learnt that letting children go recite scripture and classical poems and stories inculcate the inner appreciation, ability to sit still and focus better in children.
I love reading poems since young I felt they were so beautifully done even though I do not entirely understand the message behind it.
We also let our children to attend scripture reciting classes from the Four Classics (from Confucius) and other classics passed down by the wise ones in the past. They learn to recite passages from The Great Learning, Analects, Di Zi Gui, and many more.
During their annual assessment, they are encouraged to bring a handmade gift to exchange with other students from class reciting classes all over the places in Malaysia.
We even have our Malay and Indian friends sending their children for such classes and there is a mini Tang Yuan competition whereby we even have Curry Tang Yuan invented by our dear Indian friends..
Sunday, December 17, 2017
School holiday activity ideas
Are you checking out where to bring the kids this school holiday?
Check this event at IPC if you are keen to participate with your children.
Have fun!
Cheers!
Friday, December 15, 2017
Self-check and Pre-Goal Settings for 2018
It's coming to year end..it's time to reflect and contemplate:
1. What are the awesome things we have managed to accomplished(give ourselves a pat and celebrate the victories ๐ท )
2. What are the challenges we managed to triumphed (yey ๐ a confidence booster and reinforcement when we have doubts on ourselves in the future that yes, we have done it and we can definitely do it again this time! ๐ช)?
3. What are the areas of improvement we wish to do for the coming year ๐❤ ?
It has been my annual ritual to do this reflection and aspirations settings, how many of you do the same too? ๐
I find that getting to know ourselves better is one great way to learn what are the areas of improvement we could to make in our life...no matter in what career or role we are playing in life ... whether is building your business or climbing corporate ladder or being a full-time mom/dad.
And when I learnt about the book on Full Spectrum Success and how learning about our Color Personality type and also on the people around us makes communicating with others so much more effective...besides getting to know our pitfalls and strength being a Red, Yellow, Blue and Green.
So give Color Personality test 2.0(yes this is a newer version that the one I shared earlier!) a try. You will be surprised to find out some unknown traits about yourself which is awesome for self-improvement and goal setting for the coming year ๐
Cheers to a good ending for 2017 and welcome the awesome 2018!
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Exclusive 12.12 Sale from Young Living Malaysia
Are you a big fan or simply interested to try out chemical free alternatives from Young Living? Good news..they are having a one-day only sale on selected items on 12 Dec, 2017.
Let me if you like to get any of these items on their 12.12 sale!
Monday, December 11, 2017
Are you ready for YL 12.12 sale?
As you know I love using chemical free products for my family especially from Young Living ..and they are having a special one-day only sale in Malaysia.
So, do drop me a comments if you like to be included in the broadcast list of this or figure promo, I would be happy to share with you any first hand info on the promo that I received ๐
Heard there are times on 20% off! Will watch for the promo listed tonight ❤️
Stay tuned!
Friday, December 8, 2017
Big Bad Wolf Book Hunting Round 1
Shopping ๐ for books is one of my most preferred retail therapy much to the dismay of DH as we often ran out of place to store them thus he suggested ebooks..but there's nothing like holding and flipping through a book and doing a bedtime routine with "real books"..
Look at the packaging or cover of the books these days..I saw one pizza-making book with pizza ๐ box wrapping and a ๐-like cover..how creative!
And check out this ๐ handbag..nope...wait it's a book! ๐
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Yummy and Nourishing Drink made of Frankincense
She shared how she discovered this ingredient(Malay called it luban) from her friend who used it for their cooking and at home during prayers and how this Frankincense is being mentioned in the bible..a precious commodity back then for the awesome properties for health and Beauty.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
English Books Clearance at The Summit USJ
While scouting for some holiday reading for kids, I saw this ad. Anyone been to any nice books sale around Klang Valley?
What other nice activities you and your kids are doing?
Love to hear some ideas from everyone!
Friday, December 1, 2017
New Toy- Desert Mist Diffuser
Thursday, November 30, 2017
School holiday ideas- Jumpstreet(promo till 3 Dec)
Thanks to some blogger events invitation, I was able to check out this place- Jumpstreet!
Though it was a short session, kids were thrilled and can't wait to go back there to have some fun jumping time.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
What to do with itchy throat and cough?
Thanks to this quick action and amazing eo, I was able to be back at work and the itchy throat and cough were gone.
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Travel tips to Langkawi
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Making water kefir drink
Hi folks!
I have been trying to include healthy drinks for my family..making juice with slow juicer, making ๐ lemonade etc..and I discovered a yummy and full of probiotic goodness drink called water kefir when I was attending an intensive course organised by Center of Aromatherapy Research and Education. My health-conscious classmates offered me this water kefir drink that she made herself and wow ๐ฎ it really taste great ๐ fizzy like soda water + enzyme ..
And she's so kind to offer me the recipe and her kefir grains so that got me started to make my healthy water kefir for my family..
I have tried making blueberries water kefir, passion fruit, ginger and lemongrass..and so far the family favourites is passion fruit ..and guess what I heard during one of the beauty talk? Passion fruit is great for whitening ๐
Double goodness of probiotic and skincare ๐
I am praying, talking and cheering my kefir grains so that it could multiply faster and I get to share my extra kefir grains with others who like to improve their gut health with this yummy probiotics drink ๐ท
If your family members loved drinking soft drinks and soda water..this is a yummy and healthier alternatives for them in replace with their sugary drink. Try it and you won't regret it.
There are many water or milk kefir support group in FB where you can find many generous donors of kefir grains.
Do you know how much does a glass of water drink cost when you order at some health food cafe? The price starts at MYR9.90 per cup ๐ mine cost lesser ..I just bought a week worth of passion fruit at MYR10 that will last me a week for my family members ๐...a drink they now called it "Yummy/Fizzy drink"
Monday, November 13, 2017
Yummy Organic Meal Takeaway From Reborn Cafรฉ Bangsar South
I heard about this organic cafe opening at Bangsar South and finally ordered a dinner set during a late-night work.
Yummy passion fruit drinks and tofu burger with salad with vinegar. Very nice and appetising combo set ๐
Glad to find healthier choices around instead of opting for fast/instant food etc ..
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Quick relief for eye pain due to sinus congestion
For the past few days, my daughter who was having exam; has been complaining that her eyes are pain each time she woke up. Although applying Frankincense mist helps her, the pain just reoccur the next morning.
Then, I tried to find the root cause of her eye pain and voila! Besides having eye pain, she also said that her nose was blocked and she was having sniffles..
And I found out that sinuses congestion ๐คงcan also cause puffy, swollen eyes as well as eye pain. I found a quick recipe for her to try before sending her to school:
❄️Cold Compress❄️
☝️What you need
* 2 drops eucalyptus or peppermint
* 2 drops lavender
* Soft microfiber cloth
* Bowl filled with ½ cup of ice cold water
✨Method
1. Fill a bowl with ½ cup of ice cold water. You can even add ice cubes.
2. Now add the essential oils and stir well with the washcloth.
3. After the cloth is saturated, wring it out and fold it into a rectangle.
4. Hold it to your head for some time.
5. Keep repeating the steps until relief is felt.
Indeed, after following the above steps, swollen eyes no more and eye pain is gone too!
Awesome! Learnt another good use of essential oil and can't wait to share with all of you.
If you or your family and friends experience eye pain as well, try check out the root cause and see which safe and natural recipes using essential oils can help to ease the condition.
Credit the recipe to this website https://www.themiracleofessentialoils.com/essential-oils-for-eye-pain/?m
Grateful for all the kind soul who shared generously on these recipes ๐
Thursday, November 2, 2017
My Early X’Mas gift of Ladies Wellness
X’Mas comes early for me this year when I set my eyes on this X’Mas promo set from Young Living Malaysia! It comes with a free Rose Gold 8-oils eo pouch!
I have been using geranium almost daily for my sagging/ reducing in size and much overworked precious assets (ask any mommy who breastfeed their babies; many would have this “after effects” after they weaned their child) as well as for hormone balancing (apply at my underarm) as I hope to age gracefully...never too early to start my self-care PMS routine as I have seen how badly some women felt as they hit their mid-forties to fifties...
I have also been using Endoflex for my adrenal fatigue symptoms, this is one of the oil that came up to me when I had my emotional release class.
And..I have also heard a lot about Lady Sclareol, very very nice smell which I wanna put it in my diffuser necklace ️ ..come near me if you like to check out the scent of course it’s not just nice-smelling oils..these therapeutic grade essential oils have wholesome of benefits:
Some info on the oils in the X’Mas promo set:
GIFTS FOR THE LADIES
Lady Sclareol EO Blend
This EO blend is typically known for its phytoestrogen content, but it also contains EOs that are calming, grounding and balancing. It helps to set good emotions and mood, very suited as daily perfume for women. This blend contains Coriander, Geranium, Vetiver, Orange, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Spanish Sage, Jasmine and Idaho Tansy.
Geranium
This single oil helps to release negative emotions and sets positivity, which explains why it is well suited as daily feminine perfume.
Endoflex
This blend helps to balance the hormones and thyroid and flush the kidneys
Each of us have different hormone levels..
Therapeutic-grade essential oils work to bring the body to balance. If our body needs what is in a particular oil or blend, then it will take what it needs and eliminate the remainder through the urine, feces, saliva, and sweat. This means that we can layer a number of essential oils and/or blends without concern about any “negative impact”. In fact, by using several oils and/or blends, we are giving the body more opportunities to find the exact combination of molecules that it needs.
Here's an easy way to use them
Endoflex: Use 2 drops on thyroid area and another 2 drops on lower abdomen (helps to balance the thyroid and flush the kidneys and liver)- daytime
(credit to Anita and Michelle)
Now, if you like to get your hands on these X’Mas set, just drop me a message or you can also get your set easily here at http://tinyurl.com/YLwithMolly
They also have another set called Gift for Your Loved Ones which also includes this free Rose Gold eo pouch ️
Awesome X’Mas gift for your loved ones!
Contact me if you like to know how to get one!
Cheers!