Monthly Archives: September 2010

Have you ever heard about SkillSlate.com? Well, I haven’t heard about them until today. They are actually a search directory for individual service providers to connect directly with consumers.

Reading the company blog, I totally agree with their statement that says,

“Individuals service providers care more about their work, create closer bonds with customers, and do a better job, which ultimately makes for a better experience for the consumer.”

As a WAHM, I value my clients very much. I put a lot of effort into the kind of handicraft work they pay me to do for them as I know it means a lot especially when they buy those craft to be used during their wedding or special event. Most of the time it is not so much for the profit but because I want them to be happy and satisfied when they finally get what they pay for.

Individual service providers like tutors, dog walkers, cleaners tend to charge less than bigger companies because they don’t have the overhead costs of a larger company. But as consumers, it is hard for us to find one with good reputation and great feedback from past clients.

That’s where Skillslate comes to the rescue. Imagine if you are looking for affordable Brooklyn tutoring services, just by filtering your search criteria you will get about 161 tutors who are able to teach in Brooklyn. You will get to see their picture, their profile and how much they charge per hour. You can also contact them via the online form.

Or if you are looking for hair stylists in New York that could come to your place to prep you for special occasion, at the moment they have 106 hairdressers in their directory for you to choose from.

I wish we have some kind of service directory like this in Malaysia. It will be a great help for SAHM or WAHM like me who is juggling with time and a toddler to do everything on my own. For now having a pay-by-the-hour cleaner would be a good idea so that I could focus my energy on entertaining my son.

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Since we are planning to go to the zoo this week, I just remember that I haven’t completed the second part of the KL Bird Park entry done in June.

My son really enjoyed feeding the koi. I liked the area as well since there was no scary bird..haha!

This was taken around the area where we fed the fish. Can’t help noticing the bright red flowers. Actually there were a few hummingbirds (kelicap) around the plant, but it was so hard to take their pictures.

As we walked back to the exit, we passed by the feeding point of the free birds.

I can’t remember the name of this bird. I think it belongs to the pheasant family. Asked Hubby whether he can recall this burung biru, mata merah, he also can’t remember. Maybe next time we should bring some paper and pen and jot down notes like reporter so that I can write an accurate entry. Macam lawatan sambil belajar gitu..haha!

Hopefully our plan to visit the zoo this week will come true. My last visit to Zoo Negara was like 20 years ago..huhu!