Red & Purple Are Our Raya Theme Colors

Salam Hari Raya daripada kami sekeluarga...

Nampak sama je kan gambar kat atas ni? Perhati betul-betul.. ada beza tu... tengahari rembang ni, lakiku suruh berjemur for this photo shoot. tengoklah muka memasing tu... memang tak dapat nak buka mata! I control ayu tu.. Boys pakai baju merah follow the mother and si anak dara pakai baju purple, ikut the father.. Sehati sejiwa, kami sekeluarga. Dila tengok gambar ni, alahai.. dah makin membesar anak-anak akak. Apakah maksudnya itew? I dah makin tua!!! Wahahhah..

Anak dara dah moody. Kerimasan and kepanasan kot

Layan Jela Gelagat My Boys..

Dah puas aku tegur, dah puas aku jerit, dah puas aku larang.. Cuma tak rotan je. Jangan naik lompat-lompat atas sofa tu.. Alahai.... rosak le harta aku.. tapi boys would always be boys kan? Camana korang larang pun, dengar je kejap je, pas tu, buat balik.. Especially Dik man yang memang tak makan saman punya budak.

Tengok tu! Selamba je kan?

Abang lak dok asyik menyakat dia je...

Tu mula nak mencampak kan bola ke muka I ni pulak.. Lepas  ni sure kena kejar dengan I..



Kids Apparel - I Memang Suka..

He.he.. dah lama I tak update kat blog ni. Almaklumlah sibuk.. nak pulak raya is coming. kat rumah toksah cerita lah.. Mana lah cukup tangan I nak menggapai itu ini, buat itu ini. Even though I ada Bibik tapi banyak benda I kena buat tau!

Ok. Lets move on to cerita shopping raya.. Gaji sudah masuk, cuma vitamin je tak masuk lagi. Apa pun, jadilah... Dapat gak mak beli anak-anak nya baju sambut raya..

POLO and Disney Pricess...

More Disney Princess collection. Good offer. Nampak itu harga. Sudah slashed giler-giler. Hampir-hampir I sapu semua.. hiks!

I like this color. Kalau jalan malam, tak sejuk lah lengan anak mak, kan, kan, kan. Ni semua baju asyik bebet (tak berlengan) je.. Mak I cukup pantang anak dara baju tak berlengan ni.. Tak pe lah nenek ooiii.. zaman dah berubah. baik kekecik ni pakai tak berlengan. Kok dah besar buat perangai pakai camtu, tak ke haru dibuatnya...

From F.O.S. Not bad gak kat sana.. I cari legging, memang comfy for my little girl..

Punya lah banyak baju for my gegirl.. Tu belum kasut and sandals dia lagi.. Wuii.. shopping sakan omak eh... tapi tak pa lah yang ooiiii.. I tak kacau duit pak nya.. Sesem pun I tak mintak or "tekeh"..he..he.. Ini semua hasil titik peluh maknya meredah sana sini..

Lagipun baju Aliaa banyak dah tak muat. Anak dara mak dah besar dah! Tapi kelakuannya.. ya ampun!!!

For my boys, all in RED! I like red!



Amalan Bersahur

Ramai orang yang memang malas bersahur, nak pulak bila dak akhir Ramadhan. Untuk peringatan bersama, renung-renungkanlah...

"Bersahur membezakan puasa kita dan mereka. Didiklah anak-anak bangun bersahur supaya mereka dapat mendidik cucu-cucu kita pula nanti. Bukankah kita mahu keturunan kita menjadi keturunan yang mengikut sunnah Rasullullah SAW?"

Kuku Panjang Cantik Tapi...

I memang tak pernah berkuku panjang. yelah, I ni omak yang masak tiap hari. Lagipun I tak selesa lah berkuku panjang ni. My hubby pun tak suka. Since sebelum kahwin lagi dia dah cakap siang-siang jangan bela kuku panjang. Ghotik (ni bahasa negeri ni..) dio aih!

I really wanna share this info especially yang sedang memiliki atau inginkan kuku panjang. Untuk berkuku panjang anda perlu sentiasa menjaganya supaya sentiasa kemas dan bersih. Tapi those yang ada anak-anak kecik ni, ada masa ke nak menelek semua tu? Ke you all lambak kan semua kerja rumah kat maid. Sorry ye. Bab ni I memang melaser sikit sebab for me, tak payahlah..

Memanglah berkuku panjang bukan sahaja cantik dan nampak seksi tapi anda juga dah kaya dengan memiliki sekandang babi! oleh itu, tahniah! Anda merupakan tauke babi yang berjaya! Takkan tak tau bahawa dikatakan bahawa menyimpan sebatang jari kuku yang panjang, dosanya sama seperti memelihara sekandang babi !!!! .So, kalau kesemua jejari kita menyimpan kuku yang panjang….  bayangkanlah dosa yang telah kita tanggung untuk kesemua babi-babi tersebut…..

Jangan ada niat simpan kuku panjang , walaupun hanya 1 mm atau pun hanya jari kelingking. Bagi orang Islam adalah tidak sesuaiberkuku panjang atas apa alasan sekalipun kerana ia tidak membayangkan kesucian dan ia juga bukan budaya kita apatah lagi menggunakan tangan untuk beristinjak.

Orang yang berkuku panjang biasanya mempunyai anak yang bodoh atau pun degil dan suka buat onar sebab diberi makan bahan kotor yang berada di kuku jari emaknya semasa menyediakan makanan seperti memerah santan kelapa, buat cokodok pisang, uli tepong, dll. Apa ilmu pun yang di ajar pun tak akan boleh diterima masuk ke dalam kepala. Kalau pandai pun, mesti degil tak mendengar kata atau pun character depa yang susah dibentuk. Kesian kan? Anak tak berdosa jadi mangsa. Nak merasa masakan mak, tapi mak plak bagi tahi.. Sorry, I'm a bit laser bila sampai bab-bab cenggini. Tak kesian ke kat anak-anak tu? Eeeii.. kalau I, memang geli bebenau lah!

Untuk yang bujang beringat lah. Kalau hendak cari pasangan dan mahu anak yang pandai dan mendengar kata pilihlah wanita atau lelaki yang sentiasa berkuku pendek. Insya-Allah.

Info tambahan:

Kuku panjang mempunyai sejenis kuman seperti yang terdapat dalam najis manusia, iaitu E-Coli. Kuman tersebut tidak akan hilang walaupun kita mencuci tangan dengan sabun. Oleh itu, sentiasalah berkuku pendek untuk kesihatan dan kebersihan diri sendiri.

Asam Pedas, Rendang Kerang

Simple je juadah berbuka puasa we all se'family' semalam. Asam pedas ikan pari, rendang kerang, kuih buah melaka. I ada buat ayam BBQ tapi time ni tengah panggang dalam oven. Sat lagi, masak la tu.

My hubby kurang gemar pergi pasar Ramadhan ni. Harga dah lah mencekik, tak sedap lak tu. Membazir je. Anyway, hari-hari memang I masak kat rumah. Anak-anak nak makan kan? Haruslah....

Ni dia buah melaka te dik non. Bagi sesape yang tak kenal, inilah kuihnya...

Rendang kerang (dalam mangkuk kecik jo)

Ikan pari masak asam pedas...

Seterusnya.. my ayam BBQ yang masih dalam oven... :)

Spiderman oh Spiderman, Where are You? I'm here, thank you..

Boys would always be boys, no doubt about it. All the heroic characters, from Ultraman, which they can name it by character, Spiderman, Superman, Batman, and all the "man-man" lah! Sekarang ni kan tengah show Spiderman movie, kan, kan? Sibuk betul depa soh I membeli ticket.

Anakku sayang ooiii.. time bulan posa ni, malam nak gi Terawih, mana nak pi nengok wayang plak.. Kang siang hari, terkeliur plak mak pak ni dengan soft drink and pop corn depa tu! Itu memang dah goodies wajib bawak masuk panggung.. Alahai.. kang dalam gelap tu, mak terbuka puasa nanti nak ooooiiii...

Nantilah Mama belikan ticket wayang ye.. Ni penangan Siperman. Beg sekolah pun nak Spiderman!

Remedy to Boost Milk Supply

I thought I would get this earlier. I dah made payment on the spot last week tapi sampainya baru semalam.. What a business macam ni. Bengang gak I tapi takpe lah kan? Janji sampai ke tangan I.

Have you heard about Lilith's Milk Tea? This remedy is to increase our breast milk supply. I used to take Milkmaid Tea time breastfeed Dik Man dulu. Tapi kali ni I nak cuba yang ni pulak. Baru minum semalam, tak taulah resultnya macamana hari ni. Yelah.. Aliaa pun dah dekat 2 tahun, so my milk dah start kurang tapi she is still bf. Susu ibu kan yang terbaik!!!

But my advise to those ibu-ibu yang nak ambik this remedy, better take it after your baby aged 6 month old. Takut nanti ada effect kat dia like panas badan ke, kembung perut ke. I ambik pun bila anak I dah umur cenggini.. Dah besar pun...

This is the thing.. I like to drink it hot but you can make it chill too. I add up 1 teaspoon of sugar. Macam kita buat teh o. Dulu, I tried to drink without sugar. Tak boleh pergi oooo... So, I add sugar and there.. I can drink dah.. thee..he..he..

This is the description of the tea ok... Enjoy breastfeed!!!

100% Certified Organic Made In USA

Lilith's Milk Tea is an effective blend of carefully selected organic herbs to increase and sustain milk production, helping the uterus to return to its former shape and strength, soothing baby's tummy, balancing hormones, and lending superior green nutritional support for both mommy and baby. Active ingredients include Organic Raspberry Leaves, Organic Oatstraw, Organic Red Clover Leaves and Flowers, Organic Dill Leaves and Seeds, Organic Anise Seeds, Organic Lemon Balm Leaves and Organic Spearmint Leaves. .



Choosing A Contractor

The entry before ni, I ada mentioned pasal house renovation kan? This is the continuation of the entry. Ada yang bertanya pasal choosing a good contractor. Well, as for my case, I based on trust of my former contractor. Yang lain akak tak cayo dik ooiii. Nak pulak bila nengok rumah lain yang mana the contractors ambik kesempatan. Kesian youuu... Ada yang lari, ada yang separuh siap, ada yang siap tapi macam pahat masih berbunyi (tak sempurna) and ada yang siap tapi alahai.. hasil kerjanya.. sedih I nengok! Kalau kena dgn laki akak, dah lama dah!

I want to share with you some of the tips, kalau2 berguna:

1. Ask if the contractor will design and build or you need to get another designer yourself. Also, ask who will supervise the whole project.
** My contractor ni bukan lah interior designer tapi he's good in giving suggestions.
2. Ask what grade of workers he will use. When one contractor quotes you a high price and another quotes you very much lower, you'll need to understand what causes the price difference. Price differences come from materials, design, grade of workers and types of accessories used.
** Totally agree. Usually price comes with quality but need to be careful also. Jgn sampai tertipu plak.

3. When choosing a wireman (especially when he is working alone) make sure he is suitably qualified. Mistakes in wiring can cause an overload and leads to fire accidents.
** Usually the contractor comes with his own wiremen. My contractor ni, wireman dia, his brother in law. Senang kerja adik-beradik ni kot..

4. Ask how your contractor what steps he will take to minimise mess to your house.
** Ni tak payah tanya. My contractor memang bersih. Baca entry akak sebelum-sebelum ni yek. Dah melambung I muji dia. Tapi ye lah kan, dia tak lah baca blog akak ni. If baca, sure akak dapat discount lebe lagi.. ahaks!

5. Beware of rogue contractors.
** Ni yang I takut ni.. Kus semangat! Siah palih!

Working along with contractor is another subject. Nanti I cerita lah. Busy right now. Ni pun dah kira curi-curi masa je ni..

Cerita Imam Maliik r.a. Menangis Ketika Berbuka

 

Imam Malik bin Anas rahimahullah menangis ketika hendak berbuka puasa. Ketika ditanya oleh muridnya, beliau berkata "Aku sedih melihat makanan yang banyak kerana terkenangkan Rasulullah s.a.w. Baginda berbuka dengan makanan yang sedikit tetapi amalannya banyak. Sedangkan aku berbuka dengan makanan yang banyak, tetapi amalanku sedikit"

Tips: Renovating New House

Before moving into our new house about a year ago, it was a massive plan actually because we have to make things done in a short period of time. Renovation needed to be done in 2 months taking into consideration the tenant wanted move into our house ASAP.
http://mama-aliaa.blogspot.com/2011/08/rumahku-untuk-disewa.html

Knowing my hubby, he's kind of an organized person and he really looks and takes things very carefully and properly in a very timely schedule. And alhamdulillah, we managed to get things done within that period and we are almost satisfied. Not to say our house is 100% renovated tapi all the major construction and renovation were all done.

Here are some of the tips which I want to share with you, taken from one of interior designer's websites. Maybe you can make it as your guidance?

Renovating A New House


1. Before renovating, plan whether you intend to sell property in the future. Will the renovation add value to your property? Some renovations do not add value and can even turn off prospective buyers if not esthetically done.

** Agreed. Kadang2 ada orang tak suka taste yang kita suka. Ada suka English country, ada yang suka modern. Yang paling I tak tahan, ada yang tastenya macam orang dolu2 tu dik non ooiiii..


2. Everything goes through wear and tear and trends do change. Provide allowance for remodelling in the future.

** I do not agree with this. Banyak duit nak spend tu. I always go for simple, modern and yet elegance. Sepanjang zaman boleh tahan...


3. Plan a budget and get your priorities right. Don't be tempted to bust your budget even when some contractors try to hard-sell.

** Ini tersangat lah betul nya dik ooiii.. Kena put aside extra budget for add on factors. I rasa semua orang akan melalui ini :)

4. Extensions fall into the category of major renovation. Consider whether it's worth it in the long run.
** Especially the kitchen.... Yang lain, not necessary..

5. Remember trends change very fast! Something that looks modern today will look passe in another 7-10 years. If you do not wish to keep spending money to 'update' the look of your home, ask your designer to propose something that will withstand the test of time.
** Like I said before. Better, you choose your decoration and interior sendiri. Look up in magazines. Jangan lah kedekut nak membeli. For your own good gak...

6. Renovate first, then move in. Renovation work is dusty and messy!
** Yup! Especially yang ada anak kecik macam I ni ha..

7. Many people take a bank loan on top of their home mortgage to renovate.
** Never, never, never do this. Berapa banyak lagi kau nak berhutang dik oiiii...

8. Allow ample time for planning, sourcing, engaging your contractor or designer, designing, actual delivery of work and another 2 to 3 weeks after job delivery for rectifications and touch-ups. If you do not allocate enough time but plan your moving in on a tight schedule...you're setting yourself up to a major heart-ache especially if your project is a major one!
** I leave it to hubby. And he has done a great job in making sure everything was in schedule. And our contractor, memang kelassss gitew...

9. Don't spend ALL your money on buying the property but later choose the cheapest stuff for its interiors. Nothing is less flattering than entering a grand bungalow and finding that its furnishings are all low-cost ones.
** This is truly funny and I have seen so many examples!!!

10. When you hire a contractor to do grills, make sure he provides sufficient numbers of escape exits. We've met a few contractors who do not provide enough escape doors if the house-owner forgot to specify. Their intention to undercut is to save some money but that is irresponsible!
** Yup! True! And make sure you know where you put the keys and remember the keys of the emergency entrance are located nearby and can be reached at all time.


11. Have you ever been to a house where you don't feel comfortable and your eyes hurt? That is what insufficient lighting can do. Install dimmers so that you can tone down for relaxation or brighten up for reading.
** That's what we did! Actually I hate yellow lights. Buat I fening.

12. Plan the functional usage for each and every corner of the house. Then only you will know what you require: electrical points, task lighting and future purchases.
** Very the true! Plan kat mana nak letak tv gedabak, Astro bagai, microwave, oven bagai.. kang menagis bila plugs tak cukup or nampak wire jalan merentas desa kang! Hiks!

HAPPY RENOVATING!!!

Anak Dara Merajuk...

Ni ghoman eh bila anak dara I merajuk gitew. Dok kat plugs tu sebab tak puas hati tak leh main. Mana akak nak bagi dik ooiii.. bahaya tu.. Sudahnya, tu yang dok tersandar tu!