A Homemaker’s Diary

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I feel like shopping for something that I don’t really need. Don’t you ever feel that way some times? To buy things that you know you can live without but still will make you feel good inside. Things like extra shoes, new blouse, a new shade of lipstick, a great looking but cheap handbag or even a pair of sunglasses.

Well, look no further for cheap, bargain eyeglasses than at ZenniOptical.com. Those in the US wouldn’t feel the pinch of wasting as low as $8 per pair, and maybe additional $5 for postage. But for us in Malaysia, I’m not sure whether we will be able to enjoy this cheap option anytime soon.

Check out what this Clark Howard has to say about this deal on his website - Zenni Optical Still Doing It. Oh, for those who don’t know him, he’s the popular U.S. talk radio host of the nationally syndicated consumer advocate program The Clark Howard Show.

For my prescription glass, I think I would love to have this Memory Titanium Half Rim frame in blue. Priced at $12.95 I consider it to be really, really cheap considering it’s for the lens and frame.

For sunglasses, what about this Metal Alloy Half Rim Frame with Polarized Magnetic Snap-on Sunlens.

The price for lens and frame is $27.95. With this sunshade model, I won’t have to squint at the bright sun at the beach..heh! This definitely will perk my next vacation trip which I plan to have after I have my baby..huhu!

Quoting what Clark Howard says in his website, if you want some cheap prescription eyeglasses that don’t feel cheap, check out Zenni!

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These days more and more of my female friends are interested with the idea of setting up home based business and would like to have Internet presence. The idea of having their own business website makes the topic of finding which web hosting services become our popular conversation.

Since not all of those friends are technical savvy, I suggest that they get more in depth by reading articles like Tips For Choosing A Domain, Linux Hosting: The Perfect Solution For Your Small Business and What You Need With Cheap Hosting.

Of course there is no ultimate solution for their search for the best web hosting company, as in the end, it comes down to their needs, usage and preferences and not to forget their budget, but at least they will have the basic ideas on what to look for before they invest more time, energy and resources into the new venture of home based business.

While browsing for nothing in particular the other night, I found this good website that offers online travel guides to places like Boston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles and many more.

It reminds me of the time Hubby went to Boston but didn’t go on the Boston tours his friends were recommending about. Being alone on a trip is certainly no fun so he ended up just going on a trip to MIT and Chinatown, having a bowl of laksa at one of the Malaysian restaurants there..huhu..pity Hubby! I guess if I was with him, we will surely take that Old Town Trolley tour.

Nevertheless Hubby said he had good time there, not to mention the experience of knocking a cup of hot coffee on the woman who sat beside him on the flight from Boston to Los Angeles. Blame that on his lack of sleep and jetlag..I hope the lady won’t find the whole journey very annoying. Oh, no major damage done there, anyway!

I can only hope next year or next, next year we will have the chance to go to Boston for Hubby’s technical training and short vacation. With a child around, I’m sure the experience will be fascinating to remember.

If you are somehow happen to be in Orlando, perhaps you can consider visiting this Cypress Gardens Florida. For gardening enthusiast, being in one of the most famous gardens in the world would certainly add the perk to your day And for your kids, there are 40 rides for children of all ages including 5 coasters and the world’s tallest spinning rapids ride. I’m sure Hubby wouldn’t agree to the thrilling riding ideas though..huhu!

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