Bra Protector - A Simple Tool for Your Hands, Ladies

Washing is part of my chore in the household though I'm a busy home-maker and working full-time.  Even though the washing machine proves to be a good help, bra is something I can’t trust the machine to take care of.  Bra is very expensive nowadays and a simple padded bra can cost at least S$20.  Padded bra also comes with under-wire for those endowed ladies or for cosmetic reasons (push-up bra).  These are the ones that cost really a bomb, especially well-known brands and made with special materials (eg lace).

Daily washing is required by hand as the washing machine is not kind to delicate stuff.  Bras that went through the torment of the washing machine normally looked squashed, disfigured and will not last.  This will also caused embarassment when you are wearing nice fitting clothes, such as satin blouse or t-shirt.  Instead of letting a good bra enhance the wearer's good asssets, damaged bra can be mistaken as "disfigured" assets.

The bra protector is my new find and I simply love it.  Though it is a simple design, it can save your bra, time and hands.  No more hand-washing, no more standalone wash with delicate machine spin and no more precious bra being damaged!

If you are interested to buy, please visit  http://goods.gmarket.com.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=401458421 or contact me via jmlife12@gmail.com.

Retail price: S$12.50
Selling at: S$10.00

Now, it's only  S$8.00!

Pineapple Corer - A Simple Tool for Sweetness

I used to hate pineapples due to getting uncomfortable tongue feeling after consuming caused by the acidic content.  Now, with more and better varieties in the market, I simply grow to love them.  Pineapples, especially big and juicy ones, are common on the supermarket shelves.  Honey pineapples are one of my favourites due to its sweetness, juiciness and full of fibre.

In order to save time, we normally patronize the cut-fruit stalls for a tiny sweet and juicy (if you are lucky) piece.  It is costly ($0.60-$1.00) and 1 piece is not satisfying enough.  So getting the whole pineapple ($1.00-$3.50) for yourself and family can solve the problem, but cutting it can be an unwelcoming chore.  It is so time-consuming and troublesome.  The result is either compromising by also eating some of the “eyes” as it is tough to rid them, or the remaining flesh after cutting can be 40% smaller due to being “squeezed”.

Use a corer!  As seen on TV and search all over for it, I finally found it!  Now it is in Singapore and wow, can’t believe how good it is.

I just need to position the corer properly, follow by turning the handle and "screwing" down the pineapple core.  In less than 10 minutes, I can have the juicy flesh for my enjoyment!  I can also present it nicely for my guests.  A bonus, the skin can be used as a bowl to store fruit cocktails or pineapple rice!  Yummy!

Watch an online video of how it works at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qw_skmqs1g.  If you are interested to buy, please visit http://goods.gmarket.com.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=401340115 or contact me via jmlife12@gmail.com.

Retail price:  S$18.50
Selling at: S$14.00

Now, it's only  S$12.90!

Ear Plug - A Simple Tool for Quietness

Home is a place to rest and recover.  If you are sensitive to noise or a light sleeper, you will not be able to sleep well with even a little sound around.  Common senarios are “There is a school beside my block and I can’t rest when I’m on medical leave.”; “My children are making so much noise that I can’t rest when I’m sick.”; “My spouse's heavy breathing is affecting my sleep.”; "I can't sleep late during weekends because the rubbish-collecting truck is so loud.".  These senarios are so common to those staying in HDB flats where you are "surrounded" by neighbours with only a thin wall separating you and them.

Now, you are out.  Taking MRT/bus to somewhere and you want some space in the crowded domain, to doze, read or do some thinking/planning.  “I can’t relax/read as others are talking loudly.”; "I am hearing mushy words from the couple beside me and I'm not enjoying it."; "The child is talking too much.".

If you are a student, time and environment is crucial for you, especially during exams.  We cannot tolerate “I need to study for my exam but it is so noisy.”; "Why can't the airplanes stop their flights above my flat so that I can focus on understanding this question?".

I faced these problems so often, thus I understand.  Hurray!  Ear plug helps! 

It is small and easy to carry around and stored.  The bell shape design fits the ears nicely and can be easily removed.  The polyurethane foam is so comfortable that you can sleep on it.  With a noice reduction rating of NRR 33, it can block out so much noise that you can’t imagine how quiet your surroundings become.

This ear plug was designed for industrial use, where machineries are noisy and environment may be dirty.  Thus, single-use in this sort of environment is for hygiene purpose.  Personal use and with proper care, the ear plug can be re-used for a few times.  Do remember to clean it with dry cloth/paper so that the quality remain.  Store the ear plug in a clean container so that no dirt can stick on it.  It can be disposed when dirty so that your ears don’t get infected.

If you are interested to buy, please visit http://goods.gmarket.com.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=401311201&search_keyword=ear+plug or contact me via jmlife12@gmail.com.


Retail price: S$1.60
Now it's selling at S$1.10!
Buy 5 at only S$5.00!

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