Sany Woo's

Wedding Favors For my Sister

2016-02-08T14:06:00.000+08:00

My baby sister will be getting married in a few days time! Hmmm...not a baby any more but she will always be our family's little girl ;)

I made these little pink coloured, rose geranium scented goat's milk soaps for her as my wedding gift to her and her husband.

Since I am using some fast tracing ingredients, the only way to successfully make these soaps is by using the Hot Process Soapmaking method.

On the first day, I cooked the soap, added in a dash of pink colour and the Rose Geranium essential oil, mixed everything well, made sure its at the right consistency before scooping the soap batter into individual bear mould cavity. After the soap has cooled down, I removed it from the soap mould and put the soaps in a basket to let it air dry.

On the second day, when the soap is slightly harden and dried, I use a soap shaver and a little knife to smoothen and touch up each soap.

These little soaps are now safely packed into a box and put into a luggage bag, be taken with me when I fly over to Sydney tomorrow night.

I do hope my little sister and her husband's guests will enjoy using these soaps.

Soapmaker's Tea Party!

2016-01-05T11:38:00.004+08:00

We will be having a Soapmaker's Tea Party this coming 16th January 2016 @2.30pm - 4.30pm!

Soapmakers! Do come and join in the fun! Really looking forward to meeting up with people passionate about all things soapy *excited*

Welcome to our newest family member!

2015-12-28T16:25:00.000+08:00

After driving across 4 state borders...4.5 hours later, we finally get to meet our latest family member...my little niece who was born on boxing day.

My brother's first born and my parents 4th grandchild.

This year has been good...my parents got 2 new grand babies and my 2 kids have cousins to play with now.

Christmas Workshop : Sweet Pattisserie Soap Gift

2015-12-26T21:10:00.000+08:00

A set of beautiful products made during the Christmas Workshop today.

The lovely smell of vanilla and chocolate chip bath cookies baking in the oven, the refreshing smell of peppermint ice-cream bath melts and beautifully coloured and piped cold process cupcakes and pie soaps...topped off with strawberries and blueberries made with soap dough...all made from scratch!

I hope whoever will be receiving these products will enjoy using it because my student spent so much time, love and effort in making them.

Chinese New Year Theme Rubber Clay DIY Set

2015-12-26T10:51:00.002+08:00

New DIY Project for Chinese New Year!

We are currently take pre-orders for these cute Chinese New Year Theme rubber clay figurine diy sets. There are 5 sets to choose from!

If you buy 1 set, price is rm10. If you buy 3 sets or more then it'll be rm8 for each set. Get the whole series for only rm40!

If you would like to purchase, please send us an email at sanywoo @gmail.com, stating which set & quantity you want to order:

1. Mandarin basket - qty
2. Choi Sun Ye - qty
3. Chinese Lion - qty
4. Blossom - qty
5. Chinese Gold - qty

We will send you the bank account to bankin to after that. Order is confirm once full payment is received. Expected delivery will be 2nd week of January 2016.

Have a great weekend!

Christmas Outing to Sunway Pyramid

2015-12-25T18:50:00.000+08:00

I am glad to be able to spend some time with my family today.

This year end has been particularly busy so we were not able to go away for a family holiday like usual.

We went to Sunway Pyramid shopping center to have a look at the Christmas decorations and to take some pictures. Bought some stuffs and indulged in some unhealthy snacks...hahaha! Just once in a while will be ok.....

After today's recharging...will be ready to teach another soap pattisserie workshop tomorrow!

Christmas in Atlantis

Jipanji Junior ice cream...creamy vanilla flavor for my girl...yummy!

See! The cotton candy size is bigger than your head!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2016!

2015-12-24T23:32:00.001+08:00

Received this lovely message from one of my ex-colleague.

I want to share this message with all my family members and friends...because it truly reflects all that I wish for everyone.

Thank you all for being in my life!

........................................................................

DEAR FRIENDS,
The Boarding on Flight 2016 has been announced......

Hope you have checked in only the best souvenirs from 2015 in your luggage....

The BAD and SAD moments if carried, must be thrown away in the garbage on arrival .......

The flight will be for 12 months long.
So, loosen your seat belts, jingle and mingle.

The stop-overs will be :

✳Health,
✳Love,
✳Joy,
✳Harmony,
✳Well-being
✳Peace.

Refueling will be at
👍Giving
👍Sharing
👍Caring.

The Captain (God) offers you the following menu which will be served during the flight.......

✅ Cocktail of Friendship,
✅ Supreme of Health,
✅ Grating of Prosperity,
✅ Bowl of Excellent News
✅ Salad of Success,
✅ Cake of Happiness,

All accompanied by bursts of laughter...
But remember, you will enjoy these meals and the journey better if you talk, share, smile and laugh together. Sitting silent and sullen will make the flight seem longer.

Wishing you and your family 👪 an enjoyable trip on board of flight 2016.....

💥✨💫💃🏃👫💑👯❤💖💌💍☔⛄🌊🌈🌁🌴🌹🌷🍀

Before the Flight 2015 ends,
Allow me/us to Thank All our Amazing Friends
Who Made 2015 Beautiful For us,
We Pray that you all be Blessed With an Awesome Year Ahead.
😘😍💝🎁🎊🎉🎈

Blessed Christmas n New Year to all

French Macaron Baking Workshop

2015-12-24T20:31:00.002+08:00

Had lots of fun learning the french way of making macarons yesterday. So many tips given on how to successfully prepare and bake the shells. They are not as sweet but still produce lovely crunchy shells. Dark chocolate ganache piped in the middle...Yummy!

Piping out the dough

Macaron shells cooling down after baking in oven

Yummy melted rich dark chocolate ganache

Macarons ready to eat!

Just in case if you're wondering, we made 2 batches of the macarons, one pink colour, another tiffany blue colour.

If you want to learn how to make these macarons, there are 3-hours workshop scheduled from 12th - 21st January 2016. Please call 016-3396289 to register. Minimum 3 pax per workshop only.

Christmas Theme Snow Globes

2015-12-18T18:00:00.000+08:00

Christmas theme snow globes fully made using soap!

There are so many tiny and fine details that it took me more than 6 hours to complete them.

The christmas tree with the ornaments was quite challenging to put together and needed steady hands to stick the tiny ornaments...measuring on average 0.5cm each...onto each of the tree branches.

The gingerbread house's roof, windows and door frames were all cut out by hand.

The round 'glass domes' took many tries to get it right.

Happy Birthday to my Boy!

2015-01-30T22:00:00.000+08:00

Today we brought my boy to his favourite japanese restaurant at MidValley to celebrate his birthday with my parents in-law and sister in-law.

Later over the weekend, we will be having another small birthday celebration with my parents and sister and hubby.

Looking at my boy...he has grown so tall but skinny...time seems to pass by so quickly...and now he's already 10 years old!

He has gotten his birthday presents from his papa, grandparents and aunts. For me, I pray that he is happy and healthy always...and ahem...stop giving me more white hairs...hahaha!

New Year, New Milestones

2015-01-12T22:36:00.000+08:00

1st Milestone:
Today is the first day my girl starts her playschool...big girl already...going to school already!

Officially she is only 3 1/4 years old but since she's born in 2011, she's considered 4 years old.

First time since she's born...I felt a bit lonely and didn't know what to do with my time for those few short hours she's at school. My boy (now standard 4) is also at school so the house is quiet and peaceful...for a short while, before both of them finish school.

2nd Milestone:
My girl is 'half potty trained' before she started school. Now she's fully potty trained during the day time (night time still in diapers to prevent accidents...for now).

Am more relaxed this time around and let her decide when she's ready to be diaperless. Then, one day she decided she's ready and refused to wear her diapers during day time. Phew...just in time because her school expects her to be potty trained by now.

3rd Milestone:
I am happy to say that I managed to fully breastfeed my girl and wean her off last week...just in time for school. She refused to drink fresh goat's milk or soy milk. Luckily she enjoys an organic blend of beans and grains 'milk' now.

It wasn't an easy journey...she refused to drink expressed breastmilk and reject the bottle. I had to bring her everywhere I go but with my ring sling, it made it easier. When she grew I bought a variety of baby wearing gears...ssc, meitai, wraps, hip carrier, etc.

I believe that because of breastfeeding and baby wearing my girl is much more healthy, calmer and confident compared to her brother.

I am blessed to be able to give this gift to my girl.

My Protective Little Girl

2013-09-17T09:26:00.001+08:00

My mother gave my little girl 2 slices of apple, one for her, one for her mummy (me). She finished her little slice and was still holding on to my slice while waiting for me to finish showering.

My mother tease little NN...asking her to give her my slice of apple. NN ran away holding tightly to the apple and only passed to me once I stepped out of the bathroom :)

Sweet little darling!

Farewell My Darling Princess

2012-12-08T19:30:00.000+08:00

My playful, mischievious, clever, endearing, loyal, faithful, loveable, cheeky and beloved Princess left us on 7 December 2012 after a long illness.

She was given to me by a friend who can't keep her. She was just 1 year old (1996) then. I remember her following me so happily to my little red car and her lovely large round eyes so happy.

She has brought so much laughter and joy to my family and all of us will miss her very much.

The sadness in my heart can't be expressed, only tears falling whenever I think about her.

May she rest in peace and be happy always in doggie heaven.

Raja Kita Exhibition at Istana Negara Lama

2012-05-17T10:48:00.000+08:00

Last Monday we went to the old Istana Negara for the Raja Kita Exhibition. This exhibition will run from 16 April to 15 June (9am till 5pm).

At the main gate

The view of the Istana Negara from the main entrance

The large green compound in front of the Istana Negara

The King's collection of cameras and watches

UUM Chancellor Attire

The Royal Malay Regiment Colonel In-Chief's camouflage attire

Official Attire of Crown Prince of Kedah

The Royal Waist-buckle

Kedah Honorary Award - Darjah Utama Seri Mahawangsa Yang Amat Dihormati (D.M.K.)
Title: Dato' Seri Utama

Kedah Honorary Award - Darjah Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
Yang Amat Dihormati (First Order) (S.H.M.S.)
Title: Dato' Seri Diraja

Federal Awards - Darjah Yang Maha Utama Kerabat Diraja Malaysia (D.K.M.)

Federal Awards - Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (S.M.N.)

Installation letter of Sultan Abdul Halim as the 14th Yang-di-Pertuan Agong, 2012

The Ruler's Seal

Cogan Agama

Cogan Alam

Cokmar

An old passport of the King

An old passport of the Queen

My Mother's Day Present

2012-05-10T18:50:00.003+08:00

This is my Mother's Day present from my son. His teacher taught him how to make it.

He drew his favourite picture of a fish in the front and wrote the words 'mummy I love you' at the back.

How time flies! Now he's already 7 years old... a big boy now.

Wishing all mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!

I Won A Woven Wrap From Mama Q Store!

2012-05-02T15:09:00.000+08:00

Recently took part in a contest in which the prize is a woven wrap. So happy to be one of the lucky winners!

This is the wrap I choose as my prize! Lovely Purple Stripe (Retail Price: RM190)

Handmade Soap by My Boy

2012-04-30T11:38:00.000+08:00

Here's the glycerin soap made by my boy during the soap-making class yesterday. He was so proud of it and started using it to bath when we reach home. Funny thing is he loves the smell of roses fragrance oil and chose it for his soap's fragrance.

Beware of Cheating Cashier When You Pay Your Bill

2012-04-25T01:35:00.000+08:00

After a hard days work updating my online shop's catalogue, I decided to go out grocery shopping this evening. Went to Nxx at Kuchai Lama with my family after dinner.

After happily selecting items to buy, my husband queued at the counter to pay while I went to a shop nearby to check out some things. When I returned, I saw my husband checking his wallet and looking a bit confused. He said that he was short of RM50 in his wallet and was checking the receipt amount. My husband is the type of person who likes to pay in cash the exact amount of money due.

When I asked him to elaborate, he said that he passed several RM50 notes to the Bangladeshi man cashier and was searching for some loose change in his wallet to make up the total amount payable. Then the cashier told my husband that he gave him short of a RM50 note. My husband said he felt the cashier was behaving suspiciously but still gave him another RM50 note. After that, he stood aside to check the money left in his wallet to reconfirm the amount he should have in it.

My husband is not the kind of person who makes up stories when it comes to money, so I took the receipt and went back to the counter he paid the bill at. Just so happen the cashier's supervisor was there so I loudly complained that my husband had paid more than the receipt amount to the cashier and to request for the money at the cash till to be tallied. If there was an extra RM50 note in it, that's the extra amount my husband paid.

The cashier was getting nervous and fidgeted when the supervisor informed me that she will check the CCTV recording at the control room. While we were walking away, the cashier suddenly made loud noises and pointed to the ground near him. When we looked, there was a piece of RM50 note lying on the floor next to him. He said that he missed seeing the RM50 when my husband passed him the cash. Funny thing was, I did not see any RM50 note on the floor before that. I just gave the cashier a hard look and looked at the supervisor meaningfully.

How did that RM50 note mysteriously appear just when we were going to look for proof that the cashier was cheating and lying? I hope that the supervisor will look into this matter even though I did not lodge an official complaint on the cashier and to transfer him immediately to other positions which do not allow him to handle cash.

Please be very careful when you are making payments for your purchases especially if you are paying in cash. Doesn't matter which supermarket, hypermarket or mini-market you shop at.

Astro Awani Interview for GCDC 2012

2012-04-16T15:26:00.002+08:00

Hanz explaining the different Cloth Diapers available to Izza

This morning, Izza Izelan from Astro Awani came to interview Hanz Jamaludin, Edora and me for a segment on Cloth Diapers and GCDC (which will be held on 21st April 2012). Watch the interview on Astro Awani tomorrow at 7am to find out more! You will be able to see our cutie pie babies (Hanz's and mine) in action also.

Fluffy Mail In The House - Vatanai Maruyama

2012-03-30T14:24:00.001+08:00

Guess what is in there?!!

My long awaited Vatanai Maruyama wrap has finally arrive! It feels so soft, light and airy. Just perfect for our hot weather here in Malaysia!

Here is an action picture with my 5 months 3 weeks old princess. When she saw the wrap, she squealed with delight. She definitely loves to be wrapped close to me.

Macho Babywearing Man

2012-03-23T09:07:00.001+08:00

Babywearing is not just for mummies, its great for daddies also. So get out of the box, don't be shy and enjoy wearing your baby daddies! Want to share the following video with you...

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Putrajaya

2012-03-15T18:50:00.000+08:00

The early morning queue to buy tickets for the hot air balloon rides

Our queue numbers

Ticket counter

Yeah! Got our tickets!

Schedule for the hot air balloon rides

Participants getting ready for lift-off

This 'cake' is unbelievably big (3 times the size of a normal balloon)
but surprisingly can lift-off too!

Para-gliders

This was the hot air balloon which we rode...getting ready for lift-off

These are the other hot air balloons used for the balloon rides

My boy waiting patiently for our turn to ride

Looking tense before the ride

Inside view of the hot air balloon

The view from above

Come Join the Great Cloth Diaper Exchange 2012!

2012-03-11T00:21:00.001+08:00

Join The Great Cloth Diaper Exchange 2012!
Date : 21st April 2012
Time : 10am to 4pm (Day time event ~ Open for everyone)
8pm to 1am (Night time event ~ For registered participants only)
Venue : Moms Basic, 21F, S.U. Mall, Saujana Utama, 47000 Sg. Buloh, Selangor.
Organized by : Malaysian Cloth Diapering Parents (MCDP)
Website : www.malaysianclothdiaperingparents.net

A Perfect Day To Wash Cloth Diapers

2012-03-09T23:51:00.000+08:00

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Volunteer Work

2012-03-08T02:39:00.001+08:00

I just signed up as a volunteer Peer Counselor for a research project called The Impact of Peer Counseling Program on Breastfeeding : A Randomized Control Study. It is a joint collaboration between Jabatan Perubatan Keluarga, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM) and Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (MBfPC). The research will be conducted from March till September.

We volunteers are given responsibility to contact mothers who delivered their babies at PPUKM, according to the schedule given, to give the mothers support and counselling in breastfeeding their babies. The objective is to see which group of mothers will breastfeed their babies exclusively for a longer duration, either mothers who received support or mothers who did not receive any support from Peer Counselors.

For my friends who are wondering... Yes, I am now a Certified Peer Counselor with the Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (MBfPC).