Wet food herbs for cats

I started to make my own wet food for cats since early 2016. This is because I have plenty of cats and I do find that it is more cost effective making it own my own. Plus, I get to put herbs that suits my cats conditions and needs. Custom solution for me and my cats.

5 packs for my first customer

Chicken flavor. 85 gm per pack

Ingredients for the wet food: chicken, water, carrots, cucumber, ginger, Vitamin C, Vitamin A,  exclusive herbs for kidney health and skin.

Benefits of this wet food herbs:
1) help to increase immune system
2) stimulates urination and helps to keep kidneys healthy
3) improve skin health
4) detoxify the body
5) defend against colds
6) optimize digestion
7) have vitamin C and A

For me personally, this is the the best home made food that my cats loves. Where they tends to eat till their bowl clean and clear. However, I used to mixed rice with the wet food herbs. By doing so, it helps my cats to get full faster and at the same time reduce their food cost. Yet, they still benefit with all the good nutritions and vitamins. I do found that one of my new cat that only consume solely on biscuits, do eat until the food bowl clean on the mixed rice and wet food herbs.

The thoroughly mixed rice with the wet food herbs for my cats meal this morning

My precious baby boy Dell, focus eating the good food mixed without looking elsewhere

I am proud to have my own wet food herbs product because it is free from preservatives. Hopes that my cats will be healthy and have long life span. Moreover, my wet food cat herbs is SALT free. Unlike the existing wet food for cats in the market like this [1]. If there is no salt stated in the ingredient, you have to look for sodium [2], a type of salt. One of more reason why cats that have more tendency to get kidney stones or urinary disease.

Introduction price is RM 2 per 85 gm pack. While stock last.

Till then, have a good day playing with your little ones.

Reference:
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-Nutrish-Natural-Food/dp/B00I2KPNYI/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1474292460&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Wet+Cat+Food&psc=1
[2] http://pets.thenest.com/salt-cat-food-good-bad-10443.html

Update 1 on planting green peas at home

This is the first update on my progress in planting the green peas (or actually mung beans). For me, the growth rate were fast. I do think that I shouldn't wait more than 3 days to move the germinated seeds to soil. As I am afraid the survival rate would be lower as there are more nutrition on soil than in the germinated case.

The one circled in the picture is actually the green peas that I put near my green sugar cane on 14 Sept 16

This is the picture of the above green peas after 17 Sept 16. It grew very green tapered leaves after 5 days on soil

This is the green peas that I put in this small pot last 14 Sept 16. Can check the previous picture here

This is 3 green peas that I germinate last 14 Sept 16. The tallest is around 1.5 cm high

This is the green peas after I move it on soil evening of 18 Sept 16. That is 4 days after germinate. See how tall it grew?

My conclusion would be that the green peas that moved within 3 days to soil have shorter sturdy stem and thicker plus greener leaves. The one that moved at the 4th day to soil will have longer thinner stem and shorter thinner leaves.

 

Hopefully the plants will grow healthier and produce more green peas for me. Will post the update here in my blog for easy growth tracking.

For the initial picture of the germinated green peas, could he found in my entry on planting green peas at home.

Till then, be safe while gardening.

Planting green peas at home

Do you know how green peas (kacang hijau is what I normally called) or the actual name is greenish capped mung beans [1,2] look in their pods and the plant?

Green peas in their pod

Close up on the green beans

Green peas in pods

Since normally the ones sold in the supermarket or shop is the peeled version. I myself never see green peas plant since little. Therefore, I am planning to grew one myself for own experiment and self consumption.

The green peas that I forget and leave it in the jug since last Sunday, 11 September 2016. Happens that it survive and grew

The green peas before moving it into soil. This stage it already become bean sprouts and could be consume. Can leave longer if you wanted it to grow longer like the one sold in markets

Using the existing soil for it to grew more before deciding the suitable space

Normally people would germinate the beans to make bean sprouts or in Malay tauge and use it stuffed tofu (tauhu sumbat) or in cooking. Other delicacies that could be made from this green peas is green peas porridge, kuih kasturi, and etc.

Green peas or mung beans also have plenty of health benefit such as [3]:

1) Can help lower high cholestrol and protect against heart disease,

2) Can help lower high blood pressure,

3) Contains antioxidants that fight cancer development,

4) Can help prevent or treat Type 2 diabetes,

5) Provide high source of protein,

6) Boost immunity and protect against infections and viruses,

7) High source of vitamins and minerals like folate and magnesium,

8) Help to fights obesity and helps weight loss,

9) Can help decrease PMS symptoms,

10) Easy to digest compared to many other beans

Hopefully my experiment will works. This is because green peas or mung beans have 212 calories [3] which is 85% more than in bean sprouts.

For update on the growth of my green peas plant, click here.

References:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_sprout
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mung_bean
[3] https://draxe.com/mung-beans-nutrition/

Planting mango Harum Manis in my house compound

I receive a box of mango Harum Manis from a friend of mine in Perlis last May 2016. This is my second attempt to germinate the seeds after the first batch in (germinate in May 2015) died due to dry season in August 2015.

I am attempting to plant this kind of mango at home since the price per kilogram is reaching RM 23 this year [1]. This mango also being eagerly waited by people from Japan and Thailand [2].

Planting the Harum Manis mango outside gate of my house

Close up of the Harum Manis mango after 114 days

There are 5 seeds were germinate that time. But only 1 manage to survive and growing healthily after 114 days (or 3 months and 22 days). Thanks to my friend, seems like I have better chance in this second attempt after getting more knowledge on gardening.

My conclusion for the fail first attempt: late in re-locate the seedlings to soil. The seedling might died not only due to lack of water. But also due to lack of other minerals that required for it to survive.

Hope that this little one will survive till the end.

Till then, have a good day in gardening at home.

[1] Price of harum manis mango RM 25 per kilogram last  March 2016 http://www.malaysiandigest.com/news/602806-farm-price-of-harum-manis-mangoes-to-reach-rm25-a-kilogramme.html
[2] The skyrocketed high price of harum manis mango last June 2015 http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=100451

Update 2 on my black sugar cane

I have make my first update on the growth of my black sugar cane in the last entry. Actually, I have experiment 2 version of planting technique for the sugar cane.

First is by planting 45 degree.

Second is by planting horizontally.

Both planting technique were done at the same day. That is on 14 August 2016.

Refer to image below on the growth rate. Especially on the quantity of the new shoots that coming out from each version.

45 degrees planting grew 4 shoots after 25 days

Refer to my blog entry on update 1 on my black sugar cane for the previous update after 18 days and entry on growing black sugar cane at home for previous update after 14 days.

Horizontal planting grew only 2 shoots after 25 days

My conclusion would be planting technique 45 degrees have better output than horizontal planting.

Till then, be safe while gardening.

My review on Aquolina - Pink Sugar

There are plenty of vanilla based perfume in the market. But I prefer sweet vanilla smell with caramel. Trying to have the fresh baked cookies smell on me. I stumble on this perfume along the exploring journey. 

This came with a bottle case (on the left of the bottle)

Sadly, this perfume is not available in the mall or perfume boutique in Malaysia. Therefore, I am unable to get a sniff on it for consideration before make my purchase. Also no vial available for this. Regardless the obstacle, I finally manage to buy one unit via online in year 2009.

The fragrance notes [1]:

Top = bergamot, Sicilian orange, fig leaves, raspberry

Heart = strawberry, cotton candy, lily-of-the-valley, licorice blossom, red berries

Base = vanilla, caramel, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean

There are other type of sweet perfume in the market. But I do like this one the most for sweet caramelized vanilla smell. It really satisfy my sweet sense craving at times when needed.

Even though it is EDT, surprisingly this sugar baby last on me more than 12 hours when I am using it for work last time in 2009 till early 2011. I was working in air conditioning room that time. I always make sure to only use 1 spray per application. And this perfume do not need more than that. However, I do find that I can't use this perfume when I am fasting or for sleep. As it makes me hungry faster than I normally would.

Talk about the strength of longevity : 10/10

Sillage: 9/10

During my time using in around end 2011 till 2012, I receive much compliment from my female companion regarding this perfume. They say it does smells like gula-gula masam manis. Refer below image.

Gula-gula masam manis [2]

I am using it again today. After breakfast and long stay back in lab, using the decant that I put in a roll-on bottle. I apply 1 dab of the fragrance on my right wrist, followed by dabbing it to my left wrist and all over my body, I could already smell it strongly evaporating around me. Can't imagine if I spray it on the with such monstrous strength. Might suffocate and give migraine to my lab mate who are also in the midst of finishing work for submission this morning. Up till this evening, the smell still fresh on my wrist. But faintly on myself. Talk about quality of this EDT.

I strongly suggest for people to test this first before using it. As some would find it cloying and suffocating since it is too sweet. Plus, the hot humid tropical weather in Malaysia would definitely make the sweetness worsen when the temperature get higher.
One of the reason why I use roll on perfume. So that I could avoid giving others migraine from the strong sprayed perfume smell.
Since I have experienced the nauseated feeling and terrible headache when I am around people who doused themselves with strong perfume smell. It does takes long time for me to recover from such extreme attack.

Update:
Last night I dab my roll-on Pink Sugar on me after getting in my other half's car. He immediately asked me if the sweet foodie smell that he detect is coming from me. Right after I finish dab on the perfume. I was quite surprised since he never ask such question. Then, it happens that he was hungry that time. No wonder he become sensitive on my scent that time. Seems like the sweet foodie scent does makes him crave for food more.

Till then, have a good smelling day ahead no matter how late you stay back to finish your work.

References:

[1] Notes in perfume Pink Sugar EDT http://www.sephora.com/pink-sugar-P44903

[2] The look of  gula-gula masam manis http://notacintahatiku.blogspot.my/2012/04/yang-sinonim-dengan-saya-pada-satu.html

[3] The look of my precious perfume Pink Sugar EDT last 10 October 2018 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/10/perfume-pink-sugar-edt-by-aquolina-best.html

Update 1 on my black sugar cane

The cutted stem of sugar cane sprout out 2 more new leaves

In my first entry of my black sugar cane, it just sprout out 1 leaf on 29 Aug 16.

This morning, I notice that 2 more leaves grow from it. Which means it is healthy growing more after 18 days. Refer to the above picture to see the new leaves that grow on left and right of the cutted stem.

Seeing the growth of my plant babies makes me feel thankful for being able to own a house that have small land area in the house compound. Need to work harder and smarter to own bigger land area to grow more and more plants for bigger future plan.

Till then, have a good time in gardening at home.

Growing black sugar cane at home

There are varieties of sugar cane where the thick cane can range from dark red-browns to yellow-green and have similar appearance to bamboo in the landscape [5].

However from my search via Google, seems like the one grow in Florida [3] and Sydney [2] also use black sugar cane. Maybe because it provide more output than the green ones.

This sugar cane I plant on 14 Aug 16. Just notice that it have grow new shoot after 15 days

I cut the stem of the black sugar cane and planted it in my house compound last 14 Aug 16. After 15 days of planting it, I could see new shoot grow from it. So happy to see the little baby leaf.

This black sugar cane I bought from Indian guy who grew it in front of his shop. He said that there are plenty of people come and look for this black sugar cane for traditional medicinal purpose. Unfortunately, I do forget to ask him how to use this sugar cane for medicinal purpose.

There are plenty usage of sugar cane such as for indigestion, jaundice, typhoid fever, hiccoughs and etc[4].

Sugar cane juice has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar [6]. Natural sugar cane sweeteners are less refined containing more vitamins, minerals and trace elements [1]. This allows our insulin levels to not spike as quickly as white refined sugar [1].

Due to the above, I started to grew sugar cane in my house compound in order to benefit from organic and fresh sugar. Since sugar cane is more durable than stevia plants. Hopefully I could keep track time to harvest my first sugar cane.

Till then, have a good day ahead.

[1] http://www.myhumblekitchen.com/2011/12/a-simple-introduction-to-natural-sweeteners-and-how-to-use-them/
[2] http://www.palmland.com.au/black-sugar-cane/
[3] https://pickmeyard.wordpress.com/tag/types-of-sugarcane/
[4] http://www.theayurveda.org/ayurveda/herbal-medicine/medicinal-benefits-of-juicy-stick-sugar-cane/
[5] http://theprepperproject.com/grow-sugarcane/
[6] http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nutrients-sugar-cane-juice-2281.html

Update on the growth of my black sugar cane:
Update 1
Update 2

How long does it takes for you to inflate a flat tyre?

If you asked me, it took less than 5 minutes for 1 tire of my car.

Try to imagine if you have more than 1 flat tire and don't have this tire inflator in hand around 3 am in the morning? Total disaster if you asked me😱 Talking about fresh experience that happen to me yesterday.

Using this tire inflator, it took me less than 10 minutes the next day to reach tire workshop to patch the puncture flat tire from the stranded scene after pump the flat tire.

Not only it safe time but also safe me from sweat and tedious work of changing to spare tire in order to drive to workshop.

The tire inflator. Could fit my handbag

Frankly speaking, this tire inflator helps a lot. Especially for :

• Woman like me
• Those who always drive or travel alone
• Those who sometimes or always stay back late to meet dateline
• Thoe who work in shift
• Those who cannot lift heavy things (spare and flat tire were heavy as it is) and helps when you're already tired

Plus, this tire inflator also helpful if it happens that your spare tire also flat. Since this have happen to me once in 2011.

Conclusion:

• A must item to have in every car
• Helpful for woman
• Could safe person who stranded in deserted area
• The inflated tire enable driver to drive up to workshop to patch the flat puncture tire. Refer picture below
• Provide more safety for those who drive alone. As driver can move to safer place without waiting long time
• Best and suitable for those who work shift, long hours
• Could save the tire from further damage when move in flat condition = safe cost also!! From  a totally new tire replacement
• Handy especially when your car trunk is full of luggage. No need to unload to change to spare tire

Pumping the flat tire. The wire of the tire inflator is long enough to reach back tire

The pressure indicator needle move from 0 to 30 (outer reading). I stop at 30 for my car tire pressure

My tire being patch up in workshop

Patching up process

For those who are interested to get this tire inflator, could contact me directly for order. 

Offer price till end of Aug 16 is RM 55 excluding delivery at this moment. While stock last.

Till then, be safe than sorry.

My review on oval brush set

Brush material: synthetic hair

Size: range of 11.9 - 16.5 cm (H) x 0.5 - 4 cm (W)
Total brush : 10 pieces
Consist of foundation, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, concealer, eyebrow, lip finish, nose contour, powder, cheek contour.
The set comes with pouch to store brush.

Un-boxing the oval set brush

There are plenty of seller and supplier for this oval brush set. So far, I found that there are 3 colour for this oval brush. All black, gold and rose gold colour.

I purchase this brush after make a research on it. Since it is much cheaper than the Artis Makeup Brush [1]. There are huge difference between this oval set brush than the Artis Makeup Brush. Which is the handle. Artis Makeup Brush have sturdier design compared to mine. However, for the sake of satisfying my curiosity for oval set brush, I opt this one as it is much cheaper. Couldn't afford to spend 10 times of money on the Artis Makeup Brush [2].

I bought from https://www.ovalbrushset.com/. Took almost 2 weeks to reach me here in Malaysia after the day I placed order.

Below is my review on the oval set brush after using it for a week.

My review:
Good

• Foundation, blush and contour were soft

Bad

• The powder brush too stiff/dense and feel harsh on my skin. I prefer fluffy brush to dust powder on my face. I am unable to pat or even brush off powder gently on my skin. Better application achieved when using a kabuki brush or powder puff
• Eyeliner brush = too wide for me to use under my eyes and for thin neat cat eye
• Eyebrow brush takes longer time to get good result. Better use normal eyebrow brush. Faster and neat since it is pointy compared to this oval eyebrow brush

Advantage:

• Large surface area for foundation and blush brush. Better for wider area application
• Each brush have labelled with their function. Make it much easier for beginner and new buyer

Disadvantage:

• The provided pouch for the brush is not good enough to protect the brush bristle from damage by being squashed in make up bag. Need to use hard case bag for the brush
• Hard to retain the original texture brush bristle after wash. Especially for eyeliner brush
• Took me longer time to get used to it since the design is different from standard make up brush

Washing the new brush before use. A good habit that I try to keep. The label for each brush is clearly shown in this picture

For those who are interested to know how I wash my brush, could go for link in reference  [3].

Conclusion:

• The brush that I use the most is foundation brush. It is really good in blending the foundation all over the face
• I do find that this brush suits for home usage only. Since it took longer time for me to get ready using it after testing it out for 1 week
• Better use normal design of make up brush for travel. Since the normal brush have standard size for make up brush storage
• I do find faster application using normal make up brush compared oval set brush. Since I am used to the normal type. More time is required to familiarised with this oval set brush
• Better test it out before make a purchase
• Since the tracking for this purchase will only up after the item left the sender country for destination, would advise for those who have doubt to buy from local supplier to be safe and sure

Till then, have a good time in putting on make up  

Reference:
[1] http://www.artisbrush.com/
[2] http://www.artisbrush.com/shop-1#/elite-go
[3] http://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.my/2016/08/cleaning-make-up-brush-is-good-habit.html?m=0