Christmas gift idea for kids – Beados!

December 19, 2009

I’ve been shopping for Christmas gifts for my son and came away impressed with so many items. But the one item that really blew me away is the Beados beads. So I think this will be one great gift this Christmas to kids who are above the age of three. Well, at least that’s what [...]

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Which is a trusted water treatment system?

December 14, 2009

Anyone knows which brand of water treatment or filter system is a highly recommended one? I’ve heard of so many and honestly, I can’t really tell the difference between those that you install outside and inside the home.
I don’t know why when I hear some sales pitch on these items, my mind tends to shut [...]

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Do you buy furniture online?

December 13, 2009

I am looking for a few pieces of simple furniture, just a small working table with a swivel chair and a couple of bookshelves or a chest of drawers for storage. I don’t know why in the first place I didn’t think of Ikea since they are having some year end sales. It only dawned [...]

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Last minute shopping to maximise income tax relief

December 11, 2009

There’s about 3 weeks left before the year is out. Have you thought about doing something to maximise your income tax relief for the year? If not, you might want to start doing some last minute shopping.
There are several things that I think I can still do in order to maximise the tax relief. The [...]

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Good time to shop for your home

December 11, 2009

If you are in the midst of moving and need to shop for things for your new home, there isn’t a greater timing than now. Just browse the Shopping N Sales website and you will find lots of sales going on for home furnishings and fixtures.
Even for those who aren’t moving, I’m sure the sales [...]

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Christmas gift idea for him – personalised business card holder

December 6, 2009

This Christmas, get something personalised and meaningful for the man in your life. He could be your father, your special other half, your siblings, whoever the man is. Get him a business card holder that you can personalise. You can choose to engrave his name or initials on it, or you can even choose a [...]

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Review of the Vichy Friends & Family Christmas Sale

December 3, 2009

Yesterday was the start of the Vichy Friends & Family Christmas Sale at Uptown, PJ. The sale continues this Friday to Sunday, but in Klang. So I took the opportunity to go for yesterday’s sale since I don’t know my way around Klang area at all. Here’s how it went.
I reached there just before 10am which [...]

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Christmas gift idea for her – lovely pearl earrings

December 1, 2009

Looking for a nice, sophisticated present for the special lady in your life? You can’t go very wrong with pearls. This Christmas, present her a pair of lovely pearl earrings. Pearls are versatile and can be worn any time of the day, for any occasion or even non-occasion!
The most beautiful thing about pearls is that [...]

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Do you shop more offline or online?

November 29, 2009

 
As a mother, I think I tend to shop more online than offline these days. Well, of course taking away the time spent on grocery shopping which is done offline. But a lot of other stuff, I tend to shop online because it saves time and can be done anytime I’m on the Internet. What [...]

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Review of The Big Bad Wolf Books warehouse sale

November 26, 2009

It is the sale I’ve been waiting for since I last went in May and grabbed tonnes of books. Finally it came. The Big Bad Wolf Books warehouse sale starts today and ends on 2 December 2009. Without missing a beat, I went for the sales today. Here’s how I find the sale this time [...]

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Look at all my souvenirs from India!

November 26, 2009

My mom just returned from her annual holiday in India. Yes you heard it right, ANNUAL holiday and in a destination she enjoys, the outskirts of INDIA! If you would like to find out what it’s like, you can always drop by her blog and look at her posts of her holidays in India, Tibet, [...]

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Christmas shopping on a budget #1 – give the gift of life lessons

November 25, 2009

Christmas is a time of giving and the act of giving does not necessarily mean we have to spend a lot of money. Sometimes, the best things in life are free. Wouldn’t you agree that a warm hug is simply priceless?
So we shall start this year’s series of Christmas gift ideas here on Shopping & Sales [...]

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Don’t like shopping for car parts

November 25, 2009

I don’t think I’m alone when I say I don’t like shopping for car parts. We girls just don’t consider spending on car accessories as shopping, do we? It’s boring!
As boring as it is, I now have to do some research on some car parts. I met with an accident last week. My wheel arch [...]

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Is it possible to spend RM800 on supplements in one go?

November 25, 2009

I have some company benefit to make use of before the year is out, as well as before I leave the company for good. I have a total of RM800 to spend on some health supplements. Now I’m scratching my head, is it possible at all to spend RM800 in one shopping trip to buy [...]

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2009 Christmas Gift Ideas

November 24, 2009

Christmas is just around the corner, with just 1 short month to go! Here at Shopping & Sales Queen, it is almost a tradition to post some Christmas gift ideas for all to tap and pick up some ideas on what to get for their loved ones and friends come the holiday season. It’s been [...]

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My favourite moisturiser: Vichy’s Aqualia Thermal Mat Hydrating Gel

November 11, 2009

Of all the face moisturisers I’ve used for years, I’ve finally found one that I truly love using and it is none other than the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Mat Hydrating Gel. It is quite a mouthful, but bear with me.

Previously I wrote a review on the essence from this same range, which is Vichy’s Aqualia Thermal [...]

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