Archive for December, 2007

Monday, December 10th, 2007

I like to shop on line as it is easy and convenient. Plus there is always a size chart on the site that you could compare. Last week, I got a couple of sweaters on line from lands end, but they do not fit me very well, so I decided to return them, these will be the only items that I returned from my online shopping experience. One of my friends told me about a British web site that sells good jumpers and quality knitwear, from the website, I like the design of the jumpers; they look a little different than the US products. My friends told me that she has ordered from the site, the size is perfect since the European size has more in between the regular small, medium and large, she found her size which is 38. The quality is very good, plus most of them have washing instructions that she liked. She said that she was worried that she needs to wash most of them by hand, but from the instructions, most of them can be machine washed. There are lots of selections and different colors to pick on the site. Also, since Christmas is coming, there are quite a few deals, plus if we buy from the US, they would deduct a 17.5% tax on it, so not only we do not need to pay tax, but also we will get a deduction, what a nice thing! They do offer standard shipping to most of the US cities, the rate is very reasonable. So I am thinking to get a few sweaters for myself and for my relatives. I am sure they will like it since they are a little different, nobody could find the same thing in the US. They do have live support if you have questions, you could find a toll free number to call.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

I worked at the Merchandise mart for a year, every day during the lunch hour while I was walking around in the mart, I am inspired with their beautiful kitchen design. There are lot of models, but I like one specifically, this one is all white color with silver handles. I told Eric that next time when we are able to buy a place again, I would like to have this kitchen. It is so interesting to look at Kitchen Pictures on different magazines, but I know that I am not the type of person knows how to design it. I really need some professionals to help me with different ideas, lights, new materials etc. My in-laws have just finished building their house, they spent 2 months to pick up matterials and color for their kitchen. My father in law is very hands on, he knows how to paint nicely, so he finished painting on the cabinets himself. When we went there to visit, I am so amazed of it as it does look very professional. I like it a lot and he told me that I can find some professional ideas on “ewkitchens”. They have licensed professionals who could help you to make your dreams becomes true.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

It is critical that professionals purchase top quality merchandise that conforms to military and law enforcement specifications. Although you could get lots of the second hand clothes for a cheap price, but they are not the same as far as for quality, color and design. It’s better to buy military clothing at BDU.COM.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

I took both of my daughters and my nanny to the museum of science and industry. While we are in line, I saw Carl at the reception desk. He was very happy and surprised to see me. He then has circled all the nice exhibits on the map for us. We went to the Idea factory, which is good for our kids, such as the air could blow away the balloon or suck the ball from a tube to another side of the play room. Elizabeth liked the net pass that she got in the computer lab, we went down to the coal mine and she is happy that her net pass lit so that she was not very scared.

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

While I was little, I liked to watch TVs about people surfing, they are so athletic, so beautiful and brave. But I have never tried surfing myself, I guess since I am older now, I am afraid of lots of things, plus I did not have the time and energy to play that sport anymore. Eric’s younger sister is a great surfer, she could be the one on the post card. I always curious about the appliances she has for surfing, there are so many of them, I do not even know their names. I was asking her the use and price of them. She told me that she got those on line with a good price, such as the Surfboards she had, it only cost her a couple of hundred dollars, but it is a very good one.