Clockwise from the top: Pyrex Bakeware 19-piece Baking Dish Set,  1/2-inch pie plate, 8-inch square dish

Pyrex has been synonymous to durable and versatile cookware, bakeware and storage. Their classic designs make these wares timeless. Mothers can pass on these to their daughters along with their family’s favourite recipes.

At Amazon.com, a set of Pyrex Bakeware 19-piece Baking Dish Set is going for only USD$ 48.99. Made from durable, non-porous glass, these are ideal for baking and cooking as they provide good heat conduction for even and consistent baking. The clear glass also makes it easy to monitor the baking progress. Additionally, glass do not stain easily or retain food odours making cleaning up a breeze.

What makes this set even more wonderful is that the designs are pretty enough to go straight from the oven to the dinning table. As this set comes with their signature dark blue seal-tight lids, these bakeware can double up as storage too. I really like this concept – straight from the over onto the table and pop on the lids for storage.

For USD$ 48.99, Pyrex Bakeware 19-piece Baking Dish Set includes:

• 2- and 3-quart oblong dish
• 8-inch square dish
• 1 1/2-quart loaf pan
• 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-1/2-quart mixing bowl
• 9 1/2-inch pie plate
• 4 10-ounce bowls
• Seal-tight lids

So, complete your Hari Raya by having these lovely Pyrex set setting the ambiance for your Hari Raya open house. Am pretty sure that your “rendang”, “nasi himpit” and “serunding” would look very elegant and inviting in these. These are also excellent gifts for this festive season.

3-quart oblong dish with cover

What are these pretty things? Are they clutches? Or cheque book holders? When knitting meets fashion, you get Deluxe Clutch. Gone are the days of granny-style knitting bags to store all your knitting and crochet tools. With Deluxe Clutch, you can step out with your favourite hobby tools in style.

This gorgeous clutches can accommodate straight needles, Tunisian crochet hooks and even long handled paint brushes. With 24 slots of different sizes, you can store wide knitting needles, crochet hooks, paint brushes and markers. The secure magnetic closures hold everything safe inside so nothing falls out.

Deluxe Clutch comes in various colours and design. At Annie’s Attic, these are going for $ 59.99. Choose from 4 gorgeous designs with cutesy names – Ariel, Daisy Mae, Paisley Pomegranate and Ruby Stripe.

More on these pretty but functional clutches

• Dimension: 5.5″ H x 15″ W x 1″D (Close) 15″H x 20″W (Open)
• 2 magnetic snap closures
• Corded trim
• Faille lining
• Protective flap
• 1 zipper pocket with custom gold zipper and pull
• 6 circular needle pockets
• 24 slots for knitting needles, paint brushes or tools
• 4 slots for crochet hooks or pencils
• Handmade in the USA

*Accessories not included.

Dog Door Critters Learn-To-Sew Kit ($ 6.99)

Sew a Kitty Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit ($ 8.99)

Butterfly and Flower Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit ($ 8.99)

Bear and Heart Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit ($ 8.99)

Most kids love getting their hands and imagination busy with arts and crafts. Instead of your usual paper and crayons, why not do something different for a change to help nurture your child’s creativity. With Quincrafts Dog Door Critters Learn-To-Sew Kit, am sure that it will keep your kids busy for quite a while. This beginner learn-how-to-sew kit is ideal for those aged 6 and above as it comes with pre-cut holes to help little hands sew. At Overstocked.com, it is going for $ 6.99 and each kit has:

*    Pre-cut dog and heart felt shapes

*    Pink and brown yarn

*    Stuffing material

*    Sequins for decorating

*    Safe plastic needle

As Overstocked.com charges a flat shipping rate of $ 2.95, enjoy greater savings by ordering more Learn to Sew Kits by Quincrafts. If your kids love kittens, am sure that they would love Quincrafts Sew a Kitty Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit at $ 8.99. This kit includes all that is needed to sew a cute kitty and there are also sequins for decoration. Another fun-to-do Learn-To-Sew Kit is the Butterfly and Flower Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit also priced at $ 8.99.

For those who adore bears, get Bear and Heart Learn-To-Sew Kid’s Craft Kit ($ 8.99) and the “beary” special bear and heart are suitable as presents for mums, dads or grandparents. These fun and cute craft kits will no doubt keep your kids entertained and parents get to keep these keepsakes to remember the happy times spent making them together.

Now that the title has caught your eye, let me share something with you.

Imagine this. You are lying in bed. The feeling of luxuriousness envelopes you, leaving you feeling so utterly blissful. As you float on the clouds of ecstasy, you wonder how you could have stumbled on something as wonderful as this. As you run your hands over your oh-so soft and gorgeous bed partner, you cannot help but sigh with happiness. You just cannot imagine not going to bed and waking up without this source of your profound happiness. Not to worry, there are many more to go around. They come in various sizes, colours and thread count. Yes, my friend, the secret to many, many blissful nights is Egyptian cotton sheets!

At Overstock.com, Egyptian Cotton 300 Thread Count Solid Sheet Set is going for only $ 39.99. Even with their flat shipping rate of $2.95, this is by far the best price I have seen online. This set includes one (1) flat sheet, one (1) fitted sheet, and two (2) pillowcases. The fitted sheet features a 15-inch pocket depth with elastic allowing this fitted sheet to be pulled to fit up to an 18-inch mattress if needed.  At such a good price, you can buy the whole range of colours to suit your interior or your mood. This set comes in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and Cal-king sizes. It is made of 100% Egyptian cotton and is machine washable.

As cost more than an arm and leg where I come from, am thinking of shipping a whole bunch of them. After a hard day’s work, I think I deserve to enjoy a restful night on luxurious sheets and nothing beats Egyptian cotton sheets.