It’s a surprise to many working mamas that I change the replacement battery of my pink iPod myself. Well, it’s very easy to do it.

I bought an iPod do-it-yourself kit and read the instructions all the way through before starting. The first time I installed the battery myself, I really took my time and did it as carefully as possible. It’s an exciting experience.

Since then, I have become the specialist who changes iPod batteries for my family members and friends. Perhaps I should consider taking up an iPod repair course. I used to attend a repair course for cell phones and  cell phone amplifiers.

Who knows? I may make a living from repairing iPods. With hiking prices on fuel, petrol and almost everything, it’s good to explore a few more multiple income streams.

Tags: do-it-yourself kit, iPod batteries, iPod repair course, multiple income streams, pink iPod, repairing iPods, working mamas

Hubby and I live in a not-so-safe housing area and want to add an inexpensive alarm system that can serve as a deterrent to intruders, especially when we are away on holidays.

I know that this ademco wireless siren cannot substitute for a centralized alarm system in which police are immediately notified, but I feel that the activation of an incredibly loud alarm can scare off an unsuspecting burglar and is far better than not having any alarm system.

Installation is in a matter of seconds, just plug into any regular duplex receptacle. That’s it! You can choose the best station for this wireless siren, since it will install in any location without you having to run wires.

Tags: alarm system, housing area, installation, on holidays, unsuspecting burglar, wireless siren

Hubby is still with his business buddy and won’t be back until this Saturday. I hope he remember to buy the HDMI splitters I am looking for to connect more than SKY HD and DVD player to my TV.

I am glad that hubby and I are leaving Cameron Highlands next month. Moving back to the lowland means that shopping malls are easily accessible, thus doing shopping is much more convenient.

There isn’t any shopping mall in Cameron Highlands, only some mini markets. I remember hubby and I rushed to Ipoh to buy some ink cartridges 2 months ago !

It took us 1 1/2 hours to reach there and then another 1 1/2 hours to rush back to Cameron Highlands. It’s urgent that we needed the ink cartridges and we couldn’t find any in Cameron Highlands.

Tags: business buddy, Cameron Highlands, HDMI splitters, Shopping, shopping malls

In September, 110,000 Americans researched unlocked phones on eBay. Nokia N95 is among the most popular unlocked phones in the market.

Some of my blogging buddies are using this Nokia N95. One of them asked if would buy an unlocked phone …;P Where do I have the money to buy now ? My money earned from writing paid reviews has all gone into paying my credit card debts.

I do like this N95. My buddies have told me all the benefits of N95: a bigger screen; up to 8GB of internal memory; 5 megapizels; and DVD-like quality video. I can access music, e-mails, ply advanced web browsing and integrated GPS and Nokia Maps.

I think the most important feature that I like is I can upload photos instantly to Flickr and download videos with ease. Since I am writing travel assignments very often and photos are needed to be uploaded fast, this feature really comes in handy.

While blog hopping just now, I came across this sleek and simple to use portable DVD player. I couldn’t keep my eyes off this DVD player that I told hubby we should consider getting a 10-inch portable DVD player so that I can view my favourite DVDs on a long car ride. Sometimes, I do feel bored chatting with hubby or listening to CDs in the car when we long drive to Kuala Lumpur or other travel destinations in Malaysia.

Hubby has decided to become his buddy’s business partner, so he may have to travel very often. Even from our house to his workplace may need an hour’s drive. If it is my off day , I may tag along. I won’t be bored in the car if I can watch DVDs in the car.

This portable DVD player from Digitalframez.com includes a rechargeable battery pack which enables 4 hours continuous play time. I can also plug it directly to the cigarette lighter ! It is compatible DIVX player, thus capable of playing most DVDs and CDs, including MP3, MP4, VCD, DIVX and JPEG files.

After my old PC broke down, my hubby and I considered if we should buy a desktop or a laptop. My blogging pal also suggested that we bought laptop due to its flexibility.

We would very much love to buy a laptop, but our budget didn’t allow us to fork out a few thousand dollars. At last, we picked up a desktop instead….;D Nonetheless, we will consider laptop in near future once I have steady income from blogging and writing paid posts.

Thanks to a blogging pal who suggested that I take photos and place them on my blogs. As the saying goes,”A Picture Says Thousand Words”.

Besides, readers love seeing photos or pictures. Well, I couldn’t agree me…;D I love blog hopping to those blogging pals who snap lots and lots of food photos which just make me drool.

So from now on, I will have my digital camera with me all the time, Huh ? Digital camera ? Well, guys, I use a very old model handphone which doesn’t have any camera function, ok ?

I told my hubby about Drive-Alert last night and he is considering of getting this gadget. You see, Drive-Alert is a lightweight safety device that sits comfortably behind your ear and alerts you when you are dozing off on long trips on the road.

It has motion sensors that gives off an alert buzzer or a vibration if you are dozing off. If you would like to stay awake on long trips, get this gadget at S$15 (excluding delivery).

As I told you earlier, I would set up my online store selling sexy lingerie or sunglasses if I were given a chance. Well, my hubby thought that it was a great idea after I discovered some online wholesale stores…;D Without much delay, I started browsing through some online wholesale stores which supply lingerie and sunglasses at lowest prices.

I am glad to have stumbled upon SuperMediaStore. It is a major reseller and wholesaler of blank CD storage, DVD media storage cases and accessories, packaging cases, computer hardware, ink and toner cartridges.

As usual, I hopped over and had a peek. I love hot deals, bargains, coupons, special deals very much so that I can save some money. Yippie.. I found their coupon section where I can get 30% off ink cartridges ! Another great money saving online store which I will not miss in future.

At the CD storage section, I learnt that I should not leave my CDs and DVDs vulnerable to scratches, dirt, moisture and heat. Oopss.. my CDs and DVDs are strewn everywhere in the house.

I use a camera phone very often, but I make sure that I follow these guidelines to be a polite cell-phone photographer.

Firstly, I never use one in changing rooms, swimming areas, hospitals or anywhere people are exposed.

Secondly, I ask permission before snapping a hot of someone, and let him know if I plan to email the picture or post it online.

Thirdly, I keep my flash off and my lens covered when my camera is not in use.

Last but not least, immediately delete inappropriate photos taken by accident.

Tags: camera phone, cell phone photograher, changing rooms, guidelines