Hair Cut

J used to get really anxious during a hair cut session. It was a nightmare. L used to have him sit on his lap and I had to hold his head and the hairdresser do a super duper quick cut. Maybe they're not experience enough doing toddler's hair but we sure are glad that episode had passed. Didn't want to look like we're mean bad parents! Pheww...








 

We've found a hairdresser near our place. It's cheaper than other places we've tried and there's no long Q. Parking is also not a problem, we parked by the roadside, bring J in and ten minutes later we're done! This lady converted a part of her house into a salon and when ever you need a hair cut, just give her a call and she'll either stop her washing or ironing to cut your hair. How handy is that?

Gendo One Hair Shop
42 Summerland Drive
Henderson
09-837 0061
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm

Colour my Lips & Nails!

YES! My Nutrimetics lipsticks & nail polishes are here! (for mom, I mean)
a) Spice Delight
b) Caramel Kiss
c) Wild Orchid
($10.- each)

The Wild Orchid is mine, so I tried it on and love the subtle colour. For my age (early 30's), I don't want something too brown or teenager kinda pinkish colour.
Mom tried on hers as well and she likes it! Trust me, when she says she likes it, it's good. She have heaps of lipsticks.

a) Hibiscus
b) Ruby Rose
c) Base & top coat
($9.90 each)

Stick Vacuum Cleaners

Since we've removed all the carpets and replaced them with laminated flooring (8mm Malted Oak) two weeks ago, dirt & dust are more visible and we need to vacuum/sweep at least twice a day! This is hard work. LOL
So, instead of having to take out the big bulky vacuum that is attached to the house, we bought a stick vacuum cleaner from Briscoes at only $80.- (full price was $199.-)
The good thing is, it's slim, rechargeable so there's no cord. It's also lightweight and will almost certainly become the first tool you grab when you see some dust/dirt.
Happy Cleaning!!

Long Weekend

It was a nice start and everyone was looking forward to the long weekend with Queen's Birthday and Teacher's Day coming up.


Our Saturday morning breakfast:
cheese, few sausages & ham with alfafa sprout, homemade raisin waffle (peanut butter, honey, nutella spread)

We planned to go Skycity for lunch the next day and also to Orewa Hot Pool but the plans soon went out the window when J got the 'croup'. We had no choice but to stay home and keep him relax.
He is recovering well and going back to school tomorrow!

Farmer's Market

Almost every Saturday, we go to Oratia Farmer's Market

to get this crispy, juicy cute apples! It's a nice size for J and he usually eats 2-3 of them depending on his mood. It's only $2.- a bag and you get to fill up your own bag (plastic bags provided) The apples run out very fast so if you like to get hold of them, make sure you go early.

It is also a nice place to hang out, relax and enjoy the live band.

I like this kind of market because most of the things are organic, fresh and natural giving me the feeling I'm back in Europe. During warmer days you can have a small picnic on the grass area, listening to music. The good thing about this market is you get to try some samples before you buy. Besides the market, there's an antique shop, cafe and health store as well. J loves going to the antique shop!

Oratia Market opens every Saturday from 9am-12pm and it's at 99 Parrs Cross Rd, Waitakere City

What's for dinner?

This is what we had for dinner:

• string beans cooked with garlic, Himalayan salt & pepper,
• ginger chicken in soy sauce,
• steam fish with ginger again,
• left over steam egg with pork seasoned with salt & pepper.

served with brown rice. Yummy!
(I know, my portion is too big!)

Ever since my parents are here, J have Chinese herbal soup almost everyday. It's believed that these soups will make him strong and healthy. Hopefully he wouldn't be needing his inhaler ever again.

This is clear chicken soup with goji seeds.

And of course, J being J, when it's time to eat, he wants to draw. When it's time to read, he wants to talk. When it's time to do his homework, he wants to sleep. When it's time to go sleep, he wants to watch TV and it goes on and on....

Just mommy & son

Last week, J and I enjoyed our mother-son outing. We went to watch a play at ACG Sunderland - Sam Spud Private Eye. We had the first row, shared a bar of chocolate together and laughed together. It was so much fun I would do it again anytime.