Gift from Guilin, China

Last week my youngest sister when to Guilin, China with her employer and colleagues. How blessed. Every year her boss will sponsor 2 holiday trips; one local and one oversea for all her principals. If only my boss was half that generous, I'd still be working in the office now. Thanks to my generous sister, she brought home a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream for me, a bar of chocolate and a cute owl bag for my lil sweetie pie. Ah...blessings! Thank you, Lord. :D

Sending Motorbike as a Cargo

When I was studying in USM, I experienced sending my motorbike up north via cargo truck and also via cargo train. The latter is a better option because cargo train uses e track to hold my motorbike so that it does not fall and damage any parts of the motorbike. Furthermore, it is cheaper to send the motorbike as a cargo in a train.

White Christmas

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I just love this Christmas carol. Where I am living now, I can only dream of having a White Christmas. One of my friends will experience her first white Christmas this year in UK. Not only that she is getting all her winter clothing ready, she is also getting Tire Chains for her car.

When buying Tire Chains, you cannot grab any Tire Chains from the shelf. It has to fit your need; where do you plan to drive your car too.

For the weekender going to the snow in the mountains, you need to get the Compact Grip and the Grip 4x4 chains. This is the most popular. If you want absolute ease of installation, check out the Easy To Go. If you want both durability, maximum protection and ease of installation, go with the Rudmatic.

Speeding with Radar Detector

Those who often travel on the highway must own of these radar detectors. With it, I am sure, they can escape from being caught by the speed limit detector. My ex-boss got one for his Mercedes after getting speeding ticket each time he has to drive outstation. The maximum speed limit on our highway is only 110km/h and driving a Merc, you don't feel it when the speed goes up more than that. So better get a radar detector than getting speeding tickets.

Moving to KK

We just received a newsletter from our missionary friends who are currently serving in Cameron Highland that they will be moving to Kota Kinabalu by end of this year. They are going to continue their studies there if I am not mistaken. Thank God they are not going as far as the cosmetology schools in Wichita. ;)

If that's the case, if we do not go visit them by this October, we won't step foot in Cameron Highland again. There is nothing for us to look forward going there. Going to KK to visit them is way too costly for a family of 6. :(

How Much Does It Cost for a 3D2N In Genting Highland

A week ago we managed to spend 3D2N in Genting Highland and spent about RM800 for the whole trip; from Malacca and back to Malacca.

Thanks to a friend who works in Genting World head office, we managed to get a good deal on the hotel stay during that weekend. We also have the shareholder vouchers which we used to get discounted meals and also Buy 2 Free 1 Theme Park Ticket.

My children had an experience plucking strawberries at a strawberry park in Genting Highland and I also bought some souvenirs home all for RM800. :D

Accident Right In Front of Our Eyes

When travelling with a borrowed car, the worst I feared is getting into an accident. Hubby, the driver does have accident and illness insurance but not the rest of us; not even cheap funeral insurance!

We prayed for journey mercy and keep our eyes opened and mind alert throughout the 3 hours car ride. Lo and behold! An accident happened right in front of our car in less than 4km from home. A motorist overtook us and attempted to overtake a lorry on a curve road and met a car which stopped to turn to the right. The motorist did not managed to brake on time and bang the car that stopped in the middle of the road to turn right and flew off his bike and onto the stationery car and felt on the other side of the road with on coming vehicle. Thank God he did not fall far away from the stationery car and an on coming car managed to avoid from running over him. It will be a gory scene if otherwise happened.

We pitied the car that wanted to turn right. It was not his fault. He stopped at the correct junction with his signal on but a reckless motorist ruined his car and his day. No matter how careful you are, you still need affordable life insurance to protect yourself against careless and reckless people like the motorist.

Car Cannot Start

A few days ago, I drove to hubby's shop with my sons to send him the pineapple tarts that we have baked. I stopped at the petrol station to pump some petrol after that the car died down on me! It simply won't start. Not a sound when I switch on the ignition. So I asked the petrol station assistance to push my car to the side and gave a call to hubby. Thank God my always no credit cellphone has credit that day!

After a few knocks at the battery, the car can start again. Phew! If this happens while I was driving, I will sure need the roadside assistance to help me push my car because I am not fit enough to do that. :P

A Holiday with a Peace of Mind

I was so relieved that the advertiser that I am working for finally paid me after more than a month of delay. Now I can go for my family vacation in peace. It is no fun going for a vacation without cash in hand. If I have not purchased the flight ticket, I think I would cancel the vacation.

And continue saving until I can afford to go for a vacation to places like Riviera Maya and stay in Azul Beach Hotel Resort that offers families a new way to vacation. Parents are pampered with adult-sized indulgences as well as extras like strollers, cribs, baby milk heaters, beach games, coloring books, refrigerators for milk and medicines, and even kid-sized bathrobes.

Flight To Kuching Booked

We are finally flying to Kuching after all.

Before my baby came out, I saw the RM29 promotion by AirAsia. Hubby gave the green light to go ahead with the booking but my baby is still in my tummy then; no name, no birth cert.

By the time we got registered his name, the date that we wanted has no more RM29 promotion. Yesterday, my sister in Kuching managed to find another earlier date but it is during weekdays.

I quickly grabbed it because my purpose to go to Kuching is to let my children experience flying in an aeroplane; not so much of sightseeing.

For RM650, 5 Adults and 1 Infant will be flown to Kuching this July. Good bargain or not? =D

Family Vacation

I hope to get some extra income from my blogging so that we can afford a family vacation after my confinement period. Cancun All Inclusive Family Vacation sounds very tempting but don't think we can afford to go there yet. The Azul Beach Hotel there offers families a new way to vacation. Parents are pampered with adult-sized indulgences as well as extras like strollers, cribs, baby milk heaters, beach games, coloring books, refrigerators for milk and medicines, and even kid-sized bathrobes. This is what I am looking for. Unfortunately, our local resorts does not provide the above even though they claim to be family friendly hotel. :(

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Hubby will ride his motorcycle to work if the weather permits it. It not only save petrol but parking ticket and time too. If there is a traffic jam, he can always squeeze through in between the cars.

One of the disadvantages of riding motorcycle is he is more prone to meet with an accident. He fell off his bike a few times and some left deep scars on his face and legs.

Thank God none of the accidents involve another rider; they are mostly due to the road condition and stray dogs! If not, he will sure need to hire good lawyers like the motorcycle accident lawyers Los Angeles to get his claims.

Homestay in Bukit Rambai, Melaka

Well, yesterday we met a potential tenant for our apartment. High possibility that they will rent the apartment; we will know by today.

Once that apartment is rented, I have no more Holiday Apartment to rent. But for those bloggers that plans to find a cheap place to stay when visiting Melaka, I have another option for you.

Stay at my kampung house! We have extra rooms to rent out. Fully furnished! If you wanna try Nyonya food, please inform me in advance. =)

The price, we have yet to decide. Won't be more than RM100 per night. =)

School Holiday Vacation

The school holiday starts this weekend. Mine will only start on Dec 1st. What am I going to do with them 24/7 for that one month? Really have to crack my head to come up with interesting activities for them. My girls have been asking for Genting Holiday or Port Dickson. Thank God I have not introduce to them the Orlando vacations. I will surely have to disappoint them. :( Anyway, I hope I will have some extras next month to bring them for a short trip to either Genting or PD. So, where are you bringing your children this school holiday?

Portable GPS

This is another gadget that you must have if you often travel; a portable GPS system. This one comes with preloaded maps of US and Canada.

So far, from what I read, GPS is not 100% accurate. I have a friend who got lost even with the help of GPS. Sometimes I think arh, it is not the device fault, it is the person who reads the map! :P

Stroller Travel Bag

If you travel often with a child on a plane or on a train, you might want to consider investing in Bob stroller travel bag. Just fold your Bob stroller and keep it safe in it. I heard of mothers complaining how their stroller got damage during flight and the airline company just told them that they will investigate but no compensation given. Be smart next time and get a stroller travel bag. It only cost $84.15.

Picking Apples in Australia

Hubby is planning to go to Australia to pick apples. No for fun but to work there until he has enough to pay up his business loan. Meantime, yours truly will manage his business here.

The application only opens next year January. I told him to pick Queensland because Gold Coast is there and the local airline here always have cheap flight deals. Meaning, I can go visit him when I miss him terribly. =D

Rent A Car For Free

For our Genting trip, we need to rent a car coz hubby's car broke down. I guess God heard me coz I was lamenting on not being able to drive a new and expensive car.

Instead of renting from the rent a car company, we decided to rent it from one of my BILs coz we know that he needs some money. He agreed at RM200 for 3 days. We save, he earns. =)

I got the latest news from hubby that his brother does not want our money for renting his car. I will still give coz we did not say we wanted to borrow in the first place, we wanna rent it andwe know that he needs any extra cash that he can get. Everyone has financial burden. :(

Descuento en Hoteles

Anyone know what does descuento en hoteles stands for? Maybe my daughter would know. She loves Dora! Hahaha.

Ok...I got it. With Google, almost every information is at our fingertips. It means discount in hotels.

So, anyone looking for discount hotels? Please visit Hotels.com. They are there to help Spanish-speaking travelers to find cheap and affordable hotels in US.

I wonder why there are still lots of Spanish don't really speak English. Anyway I guess there must be lots of Spanish people who love visiting America or trying to make a living there. That’s why there is a website cater for them.

8 Tips To Earning More Credit Card Air Miles

To frequent travelers, you got to read this. I found 8 great tips on earning more air miles when you use your Airline Miles Credit Cards when spending from the ArticlesBase, the Free Online Articles Directory.

1. Get the Best Card - Some air miles rewards credit cards are better than others. For example, some offer what amounts to one mile per dollar spent while others only give a mile for every two dollars spent. Comparing offers and choosing the best card to begin with is one of the easiest ways to earn more miles.

2. Look for Bonus Intro Offers - Again, when going through the process of picking the best credit card, look for cards that award a large bonus amount of miles just for signing up for their program. It's a great way to get the ball rolling.

3. Get More for the Money - Some air miles credit cards share their rewards in the form of cash rebates or credit towards a ticket purchase instead of just rewarding the ticket itself. This is usually preferable because it still lets the cardholder shop for a bargain on air tickets and get more from the miles earned.

4. Use the Card for Everything - To maximize the air miles earned, it's important to use the credit card and get rewards for every practical purchase possible. This might be groceries, gasoline, cable bills, phone bills, utilities, and even rent. Obviously, this strategy is only effective if the balances are then paid in full every month.

5. Keep an Eye Out for Promotions - Stay tuned to the account holder website to keep up with the latest promotional offers. Sometimes the credit cards offer double the miles or bonus miles on purchases that fit into one certain category or another. Take advantage of this.

6. Check Out Partnership Deals - While on the card's website, also check out any partnership deals offered with the miles reward program. For instance, sometimes by patronizing a certain car rental company or by staying at a choice hotel, extra miles can be earned if the bills are paid for with the card.

7. Don't Let the Balance of Miles Expire - This one should be fairly obvious, but it's often forgotten about. Sometimes it's easy to overlook the air miles accumulated before getting a chance to cash them in for air travel. Be aware of expiration dates and balances by checking the statement frequently and actually using the rewards instead of letting them go to waste.

8. Use One Reward Card Exclusively - Choosing the credit card with the best air miles rewards for your individual needs and sticking to that choice is the best way to rack up those miles in a hurry. Focusing on just one air miles reward program is the best way to actually make it pay off. By spreading the effort over several different cards, the progress will be diluted and balances will be more likely to expire before they can be cashed in for travel.