Menabung untuk bergaya?

Menjadi ibu kepada 3 anak ni bkn mudah. Kiranya duit gaji hanya di peruntukkan untuk diorang je..Tapi kita ni sebagai kaum wanita ni nak kena bergaya jugak kan? Tapi k.iron ada cara tersendiri untuk membajetkan duit bulanan khas untuk pg shopping..yahoo..

Salah satu caranya, kita kenalah setkan goal, orang melayu kata matlamat. Mula2 k.iron pegi kedai 5 hinggit.. cari tabung yang kiut-miut.. kalau ada tabung kiut baru la ada smangt skit nak mnabung. Biasanya k.iron simpan singgit shari.. mula2 kena smpan skit2 dulula.. takut kalau simpan lebih sat g, prbelanjaan kita plak yang lebih dari anak2, ini sudah melampau!! Sronok, kdg2 tak sabar nk buka tabung nk kira duit, padahal baru beberapa hari..hmm

Biasanya hujung bulan, lps dpt gaji la.. k.iron takkan guna duit gaji untuk shopping baju. tapi guna duit tabung td la.. bajet untuk baju.biasanya k.iron tak set yang mahal2 la.. cukup kalau dapat sehelai kemeja bawah 25 hinggit.. tp k.iron lebih suka shopping waktu sale.. ye la, kalau dpat one day sale lg berbaloi.. biasanya parkson, Jusco, suka buat 1 day sale ni.. k.iron biasa pg waktu ni la.. kdg2 dpt beli baju yang berjenama dengan harga murah.. ye la ari tu k.iron beli baju kt hubby..(guna duit tabung tu).. jenama padini..harga asal RM 109, tp lps less 70%, dpt 32.70.

Berbaloikan..bulan depan habuan k.iron la plak..tp k.iron tak kisah, baju yang tak berjenama pun jadi. Hubby td k.iron beli kkhas utk brthday dia.. bg yang ada jenama skit (walaupun murah..hu..hu) nak buat cam mana. k.iron ni bkn la berduit sangat.. org ckp ukur baju di bdn sndiri. kalau dh tak berduit buat cara tak berduit..Kadang2 k.iron beli je kt giant..ada satu time giant akan buat clearance sale. Baju yg biasa jual Rm 30, diorang jual Rm 10. K. iron pun sapu la 1-2 helai.. Tapi kena btul2 pilih la..jgn main sapu je.. Pilih yang kualiti yang elok skit la.

Kadang2 bila pg opis org smua puji, baju cntik.. tp diorang smua tak tau k.iron beli yang murah time clearance saje..hi.hi. Kalau kt Tesco pun sama.. Ada jgk baju yang mahal2, tp kena tunggu waktu sesuai, dekat time raya ke, cuti sekolah ke, megasale ke, sure diorang akan turunkan harga punya..Parkson, Jusco pun mcm tu jugak..

Biasanya setiap bulan k.iron akan tambahla 5 hinggit hasil duit tabungan tu.. kalau ada yang lebihan...akan carry forward la..mungkin kalau ada lebih, bleh bayar duit tempahan baju lak. ye la, kan dh nak raya ni.. Raya ni lg la, mcm2 nak buat, kalau ada duit tabungan ni, at least ada la duit lebihan. Kiranya bulan ni tak leh menyoping lg la.. Nak kena smpn dua bulan berturut2, habuan baju raya..!

Bagi sape2 yang dh ada ank tu. Masa ni la nk mengajar anak menabung.. Ala bg la diorang 20 sen shari ke.. bg diorang seronok.. orang kata kalau nak melentur buluh tu biarlah dari rebungnya. Pas tu duit yang diorang simpan tu bolehla beli mainan ke. Barula diorang akan seronok nk menabung. Kita seronok, diorang seronok. Beli la tabung yang kiut-miut kt diorang pas tu bg nama. Buat diorang sayang kt tabung tu, mesti diorang akan slalu nk msukkan duit..(habis la syiling mama lps ni..he..he).

Tape la..yang penting kita smua berjimat cermat.. jgn plakk nnti tua2 baru nak menabung..dan satu lg berbelanja tu berpada2..slalu buat perancangan perbelanjaan,ukur baju di badan sndiri, dan jgn suka berhutang..

DIY beauty

Raid the kitchen cupboards and rustle up some great skin recipes.

Our TV screens and magazines are crammed with the latest super-sophisticated 'here's the science bit' claims and unpronounceable ingredients. But your kitchen cupboard provides countless 'natural', not to mention thrifty, solutions to your beauty needs (that includes you, guys). Just check with the owner of the foods before you dive in.

Your face

Cool as a cucumber

Our eyes get a raw deal - whether it's daubing them with every colour under the sun, staying up until the wee hours or staring comatose at computer screens for hours on end. There's a reason why so many eye care products contain cucumber - it's proven to reduce puffiness and calm irritation; go one step better by placing slices, straight from the fridge, on your peepers. Lie back and relax for five to 10 minutes.

Egg-traordinary

This simple concoction is great for oily complexions - and will make your skin feel quite tight and taut when you apply it. Simply mix one egg white with quarter of a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar - whisk together and apply to cleansed skin. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Banana mash

Is your skin feeling dry and irritated? Take a ripe banana and mash up with a fork with enough runny honey to make it into a pulp and apply liberally over you face, preferably after a warm bath and leave for 10 minutes.

Soothing yogurt

Plain yogurt is commonly used in Indian beauty regimes - popular for its ability to cool and soothe the most irritated of skins. Try applying it direct to a clean complexion if it's feeling sensitive or you've over-indulged on the sunbathing. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash thoroughly.

Tomato source

They're not just great in salads. The fruit acids in the humble tomato are great for calming oily skin and boosting dull complexions. Mash up a ripe, very soft tomato with a fork, apply to clean skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

Green day

They can be expensive, especially if they're just going to end up on your face, but avocados are great for soothing sensitive types and hydrating dry skin. Mash or blend a quarter of an avocado (with 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil if you have it) until you have a smooth paste, apply liberally to the face and neck, then relax for 10 minutes. Remove with a soft, damp cloth.

Oat of this world

Our skin - both male and female - needs regular exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and combat dullness, but it can be harsh on sensitive complexions. Try this if you're allergic to shop-bought exfoliation products: mix two heaped tablespoons of oatmeal (finely ground oats) with 2 teaspoons of double cream and rub gently on to the skin using your fingertips.

Time for tea

Camomile tea is known for its calming properties on the inside of our bodies (calming digestion and aiding sleep) but if you don't drink it first you can also apply it directly to soothe irritated skin. Make it up as you would a regular cuppa - wait until it cools, douse some cotton wool and apply over the face.

Berry nice

This is another great natural solution to dehydrated or sensitive skin. Take two handfuls of ripe strawberries, which are packed with skin-friendly vitamin C - and mash together with a tablespoon of natural yogurt. Massage on to your face and leave for 10-15 minutes.

Venerable vinegar

Vinegar has been used for centuries to deal with skin problems like bites, stings and oiliness. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to your skin with a cotton ball and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Oil slick

The ancient Greeks used to bathe in olive oil to boost their skin. We're not recommending you do that, but use in small amounts on problem dry areas. Leave for five to 10 minutes and then rinse. This can also be used on other areas prone to dry skin like elbows and knees.

Your body

The rough and the smooth

Is your skin looking a tad on the dull side? This is one to try when you've got some time on your hands. There's a bevvy of natural scrubbers hiding in the kitchen - like coarse brown sugar, oatmeal and rock salt. Mix a handful with a glug of olive or rapeseed oil and apply to warm damp skin in circular motions. Wash your skin (and the bath) thoroughly.

Oats so good

Oats are known to calm conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. They often appear as an ingredient in sensitive skin products as 'avena sativa'. Fill a clean sock or stocking with porridge oats, tie and place in your bath water for 20 minutes. And relax.

Milking it

Warm a cup of milk in the microwave for 30 seconds (or until warm, but not boiling). Soak your hands for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate stressed skin.

Written by Antonia Kanczula

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Get rid that bloated tummy..

Dread looking at your bloated tummy in the mirror every single day?

Having belly fats in your stomach not only reduces your self-esteem, but also, it can put your health at a much higher risk. Belly fats are in fact known to result in diabetes and cancer once they keep accumulating in your system.

Some of us rely too heavily on exercise equipments and diet pills just to get rid of those fats in the fastest way possible, but in actual fact, proper dieting and exercises are the key to belly fat reduction and a healthier you.

Here are some healthy and favorable tips to guide you along on how you can get rid of those unwanted fats for good!

1. Remove all the daily bad habits that you as an individual can resort to, particularly smoking, alcoholism and stress. Too much of those could result in production of belly fats. Find other alternatives for relaxation such as listening to music or doing aerobics that promote physical and mental health.

2. Drink lots of plain water. Rather than drinking alcohol that would only further aggravate the accumulation of belly fats, drinking plain water can actually help cut down on the amount of belly fats.

3. Improve on your diet and focus on gaining more vitamins in your body. Include more fruits and vegetables as part of your diet as they contain dietary fiber that can aid in digestion of food and removal of wastes. As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Calcium is just as important, because it helps sustain the strength of your bones, thus preventing your body from slouching.

4. Exercise, exercise and exercise. A real good exercise can definitely burn those calories and fats. Start off with mild exercises like simple sit-ups that can reduce the fats on your stomach and fortify your muscles too.

5. Set a target date where you would be able to see positive outcomes. For instance, you can plan to lose three kilograms within six months, and aim for it from there. It may not be that easy at the beginning stages, but with much discipline and focus, it will all be a breeze.

6. Learn from the people who had actually succeeded in getting rid of belly fats. You would be even more inspired if you hear it all from yourself!

So remember, keep the faith, be positive, and be consistent in your healthy dieting and exercises. Rest assured, you can say goodbye to belly fats for the rest of your life!

Simple makeup tips for busy women

Busy schedules can make time our biggest enemy. After all, there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. Make up can be something that you feel you don't have the time for. Whether you are a woman who can't leave the house without make up or someone who would like to incorporate it into your daily schedule, there are a lot of simple make up tips that can take a few minutes and have you looking great.

Health and Skin Care.

It should be noted that a healthy lifestyle that includes a well balanced diet, lots of water, and exercise is the first step in having great skin and a great look. Even making healthier choices starting today can help a lot. You should also have a daily skin care regimen that includes a cleanser that meets your specific needs and at least a moisturizer. Adding a toner can also be very helpful. You should always start your day by cleansing your skin and moisturizing before you put your make up on. You should also remove all your make up and moisturize before bed.

The Foundation.

They call foundation just that because it is the base where all of your make up begins. You have a lot of options and a few of them can be quick for starting the base for all your make up. First, if you have a good even skin tone without blemishes or without a lot of blemishes then a tinted moisturizer will be a quick and easy foundation. You won't need anything heavier then that. If you have more uneven skin tones then choosing a foundation with more coverage is a good idea. You can choose a liquid, a powder, mousse foundation (my personal favorite), or mineral foundation (another one I like as long as I won't be sweating then it gets a pasty look). Choosing your foundation is often a matter of trial and error to find out what works well for your skin, your coloring, and your tastes. It is best to choose your colors carefully and to blend well making sure you don't have lines along the side of your face. You should also sweep it under your eyes and even get a dab on your eyelids for good coverage. If you have moist or oily skin you may also want to finish and set your make up with a loose powder.

Concealer.

If you are one who isn't prone to blemishes then you are blessed. However, if you are one who has to have a little extra cover to conceal problem areas then now is the time to add just a dab to your problem spots. Gently blend into your foundation and continue on your way.

Bronzer or Blush.

The next step is to add a sweep of beautiful

color. You can choose a traditional blush or a more modern sun kissed look with a bronzer. Apply according to the type to the apples of the cheeks and other high points on your face. You can also use this as a fresh and easy color for your eyes. It will add the perfect amount of color without a lot of work or a lot of fuss.

Eyes.

For fresh and natural looks you can skip eye shadow and liner and simply add a dab of bronzer or blush to your eye lids.If you want more drama then you can work with your favorite eye shadows. Brush darker colors along the base of the eyelid and on the ridge of the bone. Then finish it off with lighter colors to your brow. This way you can work quickly and have a great look. Most people don't need eye liner, but if you desire a bolder look have at it with a quick sweep along the lash lines with an eye liner pencil.

Mascara.

Most of us need at least a little work on our lashes. Mascara is the perfect way to get this. You can choose a brown for a fresh and natural look or go a little darker for more dramatic eyes.

Lips.

To finish your fast and easy look you will want to color your lips. Here you have a ton of options. For fresh and natural go with a tinted lip gloss that will add some flash and some drama, but won't get too dark. For a bolder look choose your favorite lipstick. Remember to stick it in your purse for a quick application throughout the day.

Your make up can take a matter of moments. Start with a quick sweep of foundation, any concealer you need, and a blush or bronzer. This can be an almost finished look for a fresh and natural feel. Or you can add bolder looks with eyeshadow and or liner. Finish your great look with a dab of mascara and a good lip color. All in all, you can be done in ten minutes!

How to create that smokey eye

Smoky eyes are the little black dress of the make-up world; they look sexy and will never go out of fashion. The great thing about the smokey eye look is that once you master the art of application, you can be as creative as you like by using different colors. Here is a step-by-step guide to what you need and how to create the smoky eye look:

What you need:

- Black pencil (kohl) eyeliner

- Gray and black eye shadows (ideally you will have 2 shades of gray, one dark and one light)

Note: ensure that you are using powder eye shadows. Creamier textures will not work so well.

- Eyeshadow brush

- Blending brush

The principle: starting from the lash line and working your way upwards, smoky eyes are created by starting off with a dark color and working your way up to a lighter shade. The effect it gives is an intense color that fades out like a puff of smoke!

1. Prepare the eyes to make sure that the eyeshadow can be applied evenly and can be blended well. You can use a primer to do this if you wish, but a small amount of foundation is usually sufficient.

2. Using your eyeshadow brush and the black eyeshadow, apply a line of it across the bottom of your eye lid (the part closest to your lash line). The thickness of the line should be so that it covers approximately a quarter of the height of your eye lid.

3. Using your eyeshadow brush and the darkest grey eyeshadow, apply another line above the black one, ensuring that you do not go above the socket line (the natural crease).

You should now see two blocks of color which are distinct (not faded).

4. Using your blending brush, move it in gentle small circular motions on the powder. Start with the black part and work your way upwards, trying not to move the brush above the socket line. Try and do it so that the inner corner of your eye is darker than the outer corner.

The aim of blending is to merge the two colors together so that you cannot see where one ends and the other one starts. It also evens out the color and gives you control of which parts need to be darker than others. Blending is the most important part of the process, so invest your time in this step.

5. With a very small amount of black eyeshadow, move your eyeshadow brush along the socket line, ensuring that you do not go all the way to the inner corner of your eye. Use the blending brush to go over it so that the line is softened.

The effect of these steps should be that you see the dark colour gradually becoming lighter. More blending may be required on the outer corner of the eye lid, so make the gray/black slowly fade out.

If you have a lighter shade of gray eyeshadow, you can apply a very small amount to the center of the eye lid which will open the eyes up without compromising the smoky effect.

6. Finally finish off by applying a thin line of black eyeliner along the lash line (upper and bottom) and mascara on the eyelashes.

And there you have it! Now you can experiment with various shades of a different colour, or even with the blending of various colours.

IDENTIFY YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE

It is good to develop your own sense of fashion style so that you have that sense of charisma which gives you an 'expensive' look. You may know yourself which colours and styles suit you. If your friends are honest and give you feedback you can enrol their help in developing a sense of what looks right on you. If your friends aren't always a help in this way then look for more subtle clues when you meet people. You will find that people just seem a lot more favourable towards you when your style is 'you'. Your clothes need to accentuate your personality.

ACCENTUATE YOUR STRENGTHS

If you have beautiful hair and skin then achieving style on a budget is not hard. You just need to highlight these strengths with modest use of cosmetics or hair accessories. Magazines tend to be full of articles about maximising your potential by wearing the right type of clothes for your shape. For example if you are big-busted then avoid wrap-around dresses.

SHOP AROUND FOR BARGAINS

Once you recognise what suits you then shop around for bargains both in apparel and accessories. Ebay and auction sites offer many bargains and there is a huge range of jewellery, bags and clothes. Shoes should really only be purchased new in a shop because you need to feel comfortable in your footwear to achieve a sense of style. But you can shop around at jumble-sales, discount outlets and warehouses for practically everything else. Take care to buy the right size.

PERSONALISE OUTFITS

If you are good on a sewing-machine you can add various personalised features such as cuffs or extra pockets to your clothes. But nearly anyone can take some unusual buttons from a second-hand outfit and add them to something standard that has been have grabbed for a bragain.

SET A THEME

When you are wearing an outfit then try to set a theme which runs through the outfit. This makes your appearance look really special. For example, if you like buterflies, then you could attach a butterfly brooch to a plain blouse. Then you could wear a butterfly hair-pin in your hair. Then without overdoing it with the buterflies, consider using a neck-scarf of the same colour too. Always try to match your handbag with your shoes too.

CONSIDER RENTING HAND-BAGS AND SPECIAL OUTFITS

If you really want ot achieve a highly glamorous look, it is now possible to hire handbags and outfits for a certain length of time. though this may seem expensive, it is a fraction of the cost of buying an expensive handbag and then hardly using it.

ALWAYS LOOK CLEAN AND TIDY

Last but not least, always make sure your clothese are clean and neatly pressed. Never ever wear anything with a blemish or stain on. Consider taking wipes out with you in your handbag just in case you do spill something on your clothes. Always keep your shoes clean and well-heeled.

MAXIMIZING YOUR STYLE ON A BUDGET

You don't have to spend a lot of money to look like a million bucks. If you have a million dollars, great! If you're like the rest of us who want to look chic without using the grocery money to get a great pair of shoes, rest assured it can be done. Here are some tips on ways to maximize your style on a budget:

Shop with the seasons. You want to have balance in your wardrobe; clothes for all types of weather.

Spread your shopping throughout the year to increase variety and keep your look updated and fresh. Spending a little bit of money every few months can be easier on the checkbook than shattering your bank account a couple of times a year.

Look for sales. There's sure to be some price slashing when it's time for back-to-school or Black Friday, but keep in mind there are sales throughout the year as well. Make sure you read those Saturday morning flyers; you never know when a surprise sidewalk sale is going to pop up at your local mall!

Go Vintage. Check out consignment and second-hand shops, especially those that get their clothes from the "upper west side" of town. You'll get some fantastic bargains on really great clothes.

Shop with cash, and leave the credit cards at home. The interest you can build up before you repay what you spent can end up costing you double or even triple the original purchase price.

Love it or leave it. If you don't feel amazing when you're looking at that dress in the fitting room mirror, leave it at the store. Buying an item that you're not sure about may lead to it getting buried at the back of your closet, never to see the light of day again. If you decide to pass on something but can't stop thinking about it all week, you can always go back and get it.

Mix and Match your pieces so you can go from day to night with the drop of a hator jacket. That slinky top that is perfect for going clubbing can double up on office duty under your suit jacket. You'll get more than your money's worth for items that are versatile.

Splurge on a few key pieces like a great pair of black slacks, dark denim jeans and a flirty blouse. Well-made clothes tend to cost a bit more but they are made with higher quality fabric and will last longer. For these more expensive pieces, choose timeless styles that will still look fashionable years from now. If they start to feel a bit conservative in appearance, don't worry, there are ways to dress them up. See the next point:

Accessorize! Scoop up the latest trend in bangles, earrings and necklaces at the mall. Grab a few pieces of bold costume jewelry that will add character or a punch of color to your outfits. You can spend just a few dollars on pieces that look expensive but aren't.

Buy clothes that fit you now. We all want to lose that last 10 pounds, but buying clothes that will fit us in a couple of months isn't practical. Stick what looks great on you today, and save the reward clothes for when you can wear them home from the store.