If you have been following my social media, you’d realized that apart from being such a glutton of a foodie, I enjoy cooking for my family as well. Apart from prepping food for the busy week, I’ll prepare a feast for my family too whenever the mood strike. Cleaning up after cooking and doing the dishes on the other hand, is another story, though. I’m not much of a Domesticated Goddess and I hate doing dirty dishes.

Now, now, before you go on and accuse me for being lazy, let me assure you that it’s not exactly the case. I hate doing dishes not because I’m lazy but because my skin is really sensitive towards soap and dishwasher and they usually irritate my skin to the point that they itches and peeled off. It’s doubtlessly a nasty experience and no amount of hand lotions can help with the peeling skin on my fingers.

My solution to the problem was to just delegate the dirty dishes chores to my husband and son, but they too suffer from sensitive skin; whereby their skin itches whenever they helped me with the dirty dishes.

I was at loss, until one day I spotted these dishwashing liquid and handwash by AFY Haniff and decided to give them a go. These can be bought at selected major stores in Malaysia like Giant, Jaya Grocer and The Store. They can also be bought online at LAZADA, SHOPPEE, EZYBUY and 11Street.

AFY Haniff 40 Days Dishwash Pandan&Lime

AFY Haniff 40 Days Dishwash Serai Wangi& Lemon

These dishwasher  at least wash 500 dirty dishes with the 500ml dishwasher and up to 1000 dirty dishes with the 900ml dishwasher.

It’s not only a powerful cleaning agent that helps to removes oil and dirt on the dishes and food containers but help eliminate the smell on the dishes and food containers as well. And the best part of it all, my skin does not have any sensitive reaction to it at all. It’s really surprising, considering while most dishwashing liquid really does their job well in cleaning up dishes and removes greases on the dirty plates and whatnot, but they are mostly eroding agents that peels off my sensitive skin. The only thing that was left behind by these  AFY Haniff 40 Days dishwashing liquid was merely lingering fragrance that’s so fragrant to smell. The Serai Wangi version left the lemongrass fragrance behind while the unique Pandan and Lime  version smell really fresh and wonderful. Using these Plash dishwashing liquid by AFY Haniff is pretty much a pleasant experience. My kitchen actually smell as if I’ve lighted up an aroma therapy candles in it.

To say that I’m a happy camper is definitely an understatement. I used to hate doing dishes very much and now even though I have piling dishes in the sink after cooking up a storm, I find it’s not much of a chore anymore. In fact, I look forward to it very much as the soothing scents are rather relaxing and thereupeutic.

These AFY Haniff Plash Foaming Handwash in  Fresh Aloe & Sweet Sakura on the other hand are really pleasant to use too.

The bubbles are really creamy and rich and is really gentle on the skin.

They not only help to keep the hand clean from harmful bacterias but moisturized the skin as well and keep them soft and smooth to touch.

These are really a treasure to be had in the kitchen and I highly recommends them to be a permanent resident in every household’s kitchen. They sparks joy in my kitchen, and I’m sure they will do the same in yours. For more info on these  awesome products, simply visit the links below:

AFY Haniff https://www.facebook.com/AFYconsumer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeraiWangiAFY/

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/afyhaniff_consumer

Website: www.afyhaniff.com

Having visited the aborigines settlement, Kampung Aman Damai in Royal Belum Rainforest, Perak quite some time ago with my husband and son makes me realized how privileged my life is in comparison to those who are living in the rural areas. I come to realized that I took alot of things for granted and among them, is the easy acess to clean water. I don’t have to walk miles away just to get clean water to drink. All I need to do is just turn the tap and I’ll have all the water that I need.

But, did you know that not all tap water are made equal? There are alot kind of water that runs from the tap that we commonly at home. The common water that we have at home are usually water that has been through treatment process, and they are unfiltered. This type of water, although are good enough for normal hygenic and cleaning purposes, is not exactly good for your health in the long run as it quite acidic in nature and contains particles that’s not good for your bodies and could affect your health in the long run.

If you consume acidic water for a long period of time, you may suffer the following symptoms: feeling fatique, constant indigestion, pale-looking and dry skin and many more. According to nutritionists and experts,  water that’s great for our bodies is alkaline water. Alkaline water actually helps in our bodily functions.

Now, as some of you might probably be aware of, I have just recently moved into a new apartment and the apartment is not furnished. The kitchen at best is bare, apart from the build in cabinets. There are no water filters and whatnot, but realizing how important a water filter is for my family’s daily usage, I decided to get one that’s hassle- free on the installation, Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Machine.

Here’s the entire set of Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Machine. The water from Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Machine gives you non-acidic water, perfect for drinking. I wouldn’t get too technical about it, but basically, the filter material, which is  Coral Calcium is the filter material that’s in the Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Machine helps to filter the water from the tap and produces non-acidic water. The one I have here is the model Diamond Coral Platinum. It’s pretty compact and doesn’t take up much space in my kitchen. Very basic installation is required, but if you’re a complete dummy at installing stuffs like this, no worries, you don’t have to do anything yourself. The delivery staff will help you assemble and they will also brief you on how to use and clean the filter.

Let me show you what Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Machine is made of; check out the tap.

The one with a small tube is where your filtered water flows out while the bigger hole is where your normal unfiltered tap water will flow out.

This button is for you to turn all-the-way  RIGHT for Filtered Diamond Coral Alkaline Water and LEFT for unfiltered tap water.

This Diamond Coral Platinum has 6 different filters.

Once you open the cap you can see the filters labelled as A and so on. Filter A is the only filter that you need to clean every 2-3 weeks of usage. Other cleaning service and whatnot, just make use of the after sale service.

The filtered water has no weird smell whatsoever and tasted slightly sweet. Apart from normal consumption, the water from Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Filter can also be used in many ways to improve your health inside out.

I really love this new gadget of mine. I can drink straight from the tap without any worries. It makes food and cooking preparation faster and easier too. I swear my rice, soup and porridge tasted much better after using this.

And oh, I use the filtered water as face mist as well and it helps to keep my skin better hydrated than regular tap water.

Anyway, apart from the Diamond Coral Water Machine, I also decided to try out the Diamond Coral WaterBar as well.
Diamond Coral WaterBar features Smart Warm Water Regulator and 3s Instant Heat Technology.

This is the Diamond Coral WaterBar. It’s somewhat a water dispenser. It dispense water in 3 temperature.

*Hot Water Button (98 degree celcius)
*Warm Water Button (50 degree celcius)
*Room Temperature Water Button (18-25 degree celcius) 

This device also comes with a Safety Button to avoid scalding. The Hot Water Button is only enabled when the Safety Button is in blinking green lights.

It’s pretty easy to use. All I need to do is just fill in the water tank first by using the Diamond Coral Alkaline Water. The tank can fill up to 2.8L. You may have your water plain or add in any fruits if your preference if you or your family members do not like plain water taste. Personally, I like it plain as I also use it not only to dispense drinking water, but also use the water for food preparation as well eg:  baking cakes, making tempura fritters etc.

I’ve been using this for about a week now and I have to say, preparimg drinking water for my family has never been easier. Tea making in the morning or midnight instant noodle making is just a push of the button away. I highly recommend this device, especially if you have small kids around. It definitely would make milk making process quicker and much more convenient.

For more info you may visit HERE.

Free Trial:
Diamond Coral Alkaline Water has a 60-Day FREE TRIAL while the Diamond Coral WaterBar has a 7-Day FREE TRIAL.

Contact them for more info, visit:
Diamond Coral Official Website
Diamond Coral Facebook

Are you a coffee or tea person? I’m pretty much a tea person while my husband is a coffee person. My blog’s name, ‘Over A Cuppa Tea’, suggest that much, but these days, I pretty much do fancy both and has taken quite a liking to cafe hopping to hunt for coffees or simply chilling in the cafe with my husband over a cuppa coffee or two. There’s simply something charming and romantic about drinking coffee with your loved ones in a quiet cafe somewhere. And of course, inspirational too. I noticed that I’m much more productive with my work whenever I do it while I’m in a cafe and I eventually yearn more and more to enjoy the same experience at home.

A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet, but unfortunately for me, not all coffees are made equal and enjoying a satisfyingly delicious cup of coffee in the comfort of my home or office is almost impossible. I can never completely imitate my favourite barista’s brew at home. At least, not with those 3 in 1 pre-packed coffees sold in convenient stores. While they do offer me some caffeine fix, they do not actually satiate my cravings for real brewed coffees.

Fortunately for me though, there’s a solution for my dilemma; Arissto Happy Maker 2.0 Espresso Machine.

My new Arissto Happy Maker 2.0 Espresso Machine, still in a box.

Arissto Happy Maker 2.0 Espresso Machine. The machine is pretty compact and the design lets you fit it into any small corner of your choice.

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And unlike the traditional coffee makers, this coffee machine uses coffee capsules instead of coffee beans.

There’s currently a total of 10 capsules being offered by Arissto to coffee lovers. Each of ARISSTO’s signature flavors is expertly crafted by Italian Coffee Masters. They carefully sourced from the highest quality Arabica coffee beans from the mountain at an altitude of 2,000 meters in Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatamala, Togo, Kenya, Ethiopa and many other countries to create a variety of unique ARRISTO Signature Flavours.

ARISSTO SUNRISE  – A perfect balance of nuttiness and richness, it’s spirited and pleasing. This makes it a perfect match for Americano and many other types of coffee. My personal favourite as this flavour is the best choice to brew a cup of Macchiato.

ARISSTO PASSION -Features a strong body with a robust taste. And if I were to describe it, I have to say that it is almost similar to dark chocolate. Due to its strength and is less affected by milk, it is suited for coffee variations such as Latte or Cuppacino.

ARISSTO IN LOVE – features coffee with medium acidity and body. This coffee has a deep sweet flavour with low bitterness level. Highly recommended to those who prefers sweetness in their coffees.

ARISSTO PEACE– 100% composed of premium Columbia Supremo coffee beans, it’s simply soothing. Highly recommended for those who fancy coffee like the Americano or Colombian style.

ARISSTO LONELY– Blended from the finest beans from 5 continents, the richness of this high intensity roast provides a balanced taste with notes of bitterness. Great for those who loves absolute bitterness with lingering aftertaste in their coffee.

ARISSTO MOONLIGHT – A perfect balance of satisfying medium body and crisp acidity, it expresses a light rounded blend of exquisite fresh fruits.

ARISSTO MILK– This is not a coffee capsule, per se, but rather a milk capsule companion for the rest of the capsules.

ARISSTO LUNA (Intensity *Unknown*)– This blend of Central and South American Arabicas is a dark roast with revolutionary technology, 100% made in Italy, 100% natural without artificial flavorings which reveal distinguished aromatic profile. This full-bodied and balanced flavour with a touch of floral notes makes you feel like you’re enjoying the Italian moonlight.

ARISSTO AMICO (Intensity *Unknown*)– A selection of the Arabicas from Central and South Americas with revolutionary technology, 100% made in Italy, 100% natural without artificial flavorings creates this medium roasted coffee which reveals a strong character with intense, cocoa and clove notes.

ARISSTO CHOCO – Cocoa capsule which gives you a velvety smooth texture that melts once taste. You can enjoy it as finest chocolate drink or mix with coffee for a mocha.

The machine is very easy to use. Here’s how you operate the machine:

1. Fill up the water tank with water, preferably filtered water and if you want, water infused with any flowers of your choice if you want a cup of coffee laced with flowery taste.

2. Flip on the switch at the bottom left near the water tank.

3. Fit in the capsule of your choice.

4. Place a cup at the machine

5. Press the button and voila, your coffee will be ready in 30 seconds.

Coffee in the making

My very own Rose Machiatto.

Brewing a highly inspirational cup of coffee has never been easier.

The coffee machine comes with an elegant and classy appearance. The best part of it all? It is very light and compact. Definitely the perfect coffee machine for people who has small kitchen area. And on that note…it is perfect for any office pantry too.

Wanna brew some excellent coffees in the comfort of your home and office too? Well, you may sign up for Free Trial Program for ARISSTO

Anyway, if you are feeling charitable and wanna do good, there is currently a charitable coffee challenge organized by ARISSTO titled ARISSTO Coffee Charity Challenge which aim to help 500 poor children to make better life. In this challenge, the organizer will provide ARISSTO Italian Premium Coffee and challenge the participants on their favourite coffee. The participant will be the judge to compare both coffee. Charity will be given by the organizer to the poor children with every participation. This challenge also provide a useful reference for the organizer to pursue perfection in coffee art.

How to participate? You can register HERE. 

All you need to do is select your favourite coffee, the time and venue of the challenge eg: office, home or any preferred place and ARISSTO ambassadors will deliver ARISSTO coffee to the venue and start the challenge. You can compare the taste and purity of the coffee. No matter what is the conclusion, by uploading the challenge photos to Facebook, ARISSTO will donate to the poor children for your participation. Awesome right?

For more info about ARISSTO, refer to the info below:

Arissto Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/arisstoofficial/

Website: https://arissto.com/my/

Or contact ARISSTO coffee ambassadors for consultation and assistance.

I’m in my early 30s. Married and is a mother of 1. I’m very petite in size and people around me are usually envious of my ability to eat and yet not gain weight. But what people does not know is that while it is true that I don’t gain overall weight easily, I do have problematic areas on my body; eg: my tummy. It is rather flabby and bulge easily. I guess all the fat goes to that part of my body instead of evenly distributing to the rest of my body.

That doesn’t please me, of course, as it looks pretty strange whenever I put on a tight fitting dress as the tummy will protrude out. It seriously looks ugly in the pictures and therefore, I made it my personal mission to trim that part of my body, despite being underweight. Yes, I’m vain. But I’m not the only woman who is guilty of that, aren’t I? There are plenty of women out there who are self conscious about their bodies, and I’m no exception, despite being underweight.

As I said earlier, being petite does not mean I don’t have any issues. Consuming any diet pills or undergo an aesthetic procedure to trim off the unwanted inches is out of the question. I’m not fat enough to begin with, and therefore, my solution is just exercising and trim it off.

However, exercising does not always mean it would be effective. It was a really problematic area and the fat over there are really stubborn, but thank God I’ve been introduced to XIERRA Thermal Pants.

As of writing, I’ve been wearing the pants to do sit ups for the last 14 days and I must say that it is pretty effective. I could actually see the bulge getting a tad lesser after faithfully working out for the last two weeks by using the pants during my painful sit up sessions. This is enough to impress me although I have yet to gain a really nice, trimmed tummy. Definitely gives me more confidence to wear tight fitting dresses without having to worry about the tummy awkwardly bulging out of place and I’m sure with more workouts, I would be able to get the toned tummy that I desperately wanted.

Here’s some unique key features of XIERRA Thermal Pants: 

*Burns more calorie while exercising 
*Produce more sweat in shorter time
*Effectively reduce the size of thighs, hips & waist
*Dry & comfortable feeling on the outside
*Dynamic flexibility
*Helps to increase agility while on the move

Interested to get one for yourself? Well, here’s some tips:

In order to get an optimum result, the pants should be nicely fit. If you are in between 2 sizes, I would recommend you to choose 1 size down to avoid it from being loose. The pants needs to be smugly fit for maximum result.

One nice thing about the pants is that it is stretchable up to 6 inches from its original size. Comfortability of each person may differ but don’t fret if you choose the wrong size. You may exchange it for free if you got the size that does not fit you nicely.

Need a motivation to lose weight? Here’s one: XIERRA is offering RM1000 hard cold cash to the best weight loser.

Not just that, if you purchase XIERRA Thermal Pants now, you’ll be in the running to win RM1,000 in #xierraweightlosschallenge. It is really simple!

– LIKE XIERRA Facebook page

– SHARE the #xierraweightlosschallenge more info HERE

– Upload your BEFORE and AFTER photo on your Facebook page, with a caption on how XIERRA Thermal Pants helped change your lifestyle, and don’t forget to include hashtag #xierraweightlosschallenge

You MUST be holding or even better, wearing XIERRA Thermal Pants, as proof of purchase.

Photo of the best transformation, with the most inspiring caption will be crowned winner in January.

For more information on XIERRA Thermal Pants or to place your order please refer to the information below:

Whatsapp: 010-847 2611
Website: www.xierrasport.com
Instagram: @xierra.official
Facebook: www.fb.com/xierra.official

Scent, often known as the fifth sense, is closely linked with memory. A familiar scent evokes certain memories of experiences or events. A signature scent creates a synesthesia of sensorial experience and triggers a myriad of emotions including romantic attraction. Scents undeniably are distinct and have the ability to strengthen impressions, especially on the first meet and also provide cues for desired moods.

ENCHANTEUR prides herself as a connoisseur of fragranced personal care products which are infused with French-inspired fine fragrances to sustain and reignite romance in the relationship. Each selection of fragrances are specially curated with French perfumers to not only provide the best indulgent skin care and wondrous journey of love. Its lingering delightful scent is bound to amplify your presence, boost confidence and create magical moments every day.

Slather on some ENCHANTEUR Perfumed Lotion after showering on damp skin to provide extra moisture boost and to optimize absorption for softer, supple skin. ENCHANTEUR perfumed body lotions which are infused with ENCHNATUER fragrances keeps your skin plump and moisturized all day long. Truly an opportunity to leave a lovely impression as you shake hands firmly with your silky soft skin.

Thereafter, for a confidence booster, the application of deodorant or body mist is highly recommended. As we perspire throughout the day even when we are in air conditioned environments, having the ENCHANTEUR Perfumed Roll-on Deodorant.

Body Mist applied on your underarms will help you continuously stay fresh and every ready to take on your activities too.

Enchanteur’s French-inspired fine fragrance will you feel more exhilarated and attractive. You never know who you will bump into, or any romance opportunities that may come your way – but boy, are you prepared to stop anyone in their tracks! Make ENCHANTEUR fragrances, your daily mantra for that mesmerizing love at every sniff effect.

Follow these simple steps above every day, and you will be able to impress anyone and be absolutely prepared for that romantic magical moment to happen. Create your fondest magical moments with ENCHANTEUR’s long-lasing and captivating scents.

ENCHANTEUR products are available at all major outlets, supermarkets, hypermarkets and pharmacies. For more information, about ENCHANTEUR please log on towww.enchanteur.com.my or check out Enchanteur’s Facebook atwww.facebook.com/EnchanteurMY