03
Nov
09

Pertunangan Firdaus & Sallyna

On 1st Nov I went to Klang for my cousin, Firdaus engagement day. I’ve made for him two hantaran that are cuppies & muffin in a basket. Here, I want to introduce my new gift box for cuppies that is very suitable for hantaran or any special gift.

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Selamat Bertunang Firdaus & Sallyna

The gift box is matching with the theme color of the engagement that is brown & gold. Since the box have more brown color, I just use yellow & red for the cuppies so that it looks attractive. The box have 12 holes to hold the cuppies… it looks very neat and stay nicely in the window box.

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Cuppies in a golden brown gift box

The second hantaran, I make heart shape muffins and put it in a basket. Actually I’m not really creative in decorating gift basket, that’s why it’s just come out very plain. But, don’t worry I shall not do it for my customer… all enquiries about muffins gift basket I will forward to AZ Gift Basket. Millie is the expert in gift basket & such.

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Muffins in a gift basket

I hope they like it what I made for them…not on the deco but on the taste in a whole.

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29
Oct
09

First birthday bash

It’s been 2 months since I temporary close for orders, I’ve never make any cuppies. It’s quite challenging for me to get back on track and produce new and fresh ideas in cuppies decoration.

For the last 2 weeks I’ve received 2 orders for kids first birthday bash. Well, the customer is someone that I recently close to. I know Emirilda from PBS (Peoplepreneur Business School) and quite close to her since I need her advice and help on my business proposal preparation.

The first order is for her nephew, Daniyal Rizq Aryan…wow! what a wonderful name. Can you imagine how teachers in the future have to pronounce name for all the pupils in class? hahaha…lucky I’m not a teacher. Even my own kids also I put their name as unique as possible and it make others hard to pronounce it and even wrongly pronounce. I’m OK with that cause it’s my fault too…hehehe…

OK, back to the cuppies that I made…the customer request a LION theme with orange and red as the theme color. I used an orange color soufle cup which match with the requested theme. Let’s look at my design below :

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LION theme for Daniyal Rizq Aryan

The second order is for her own son, Wan Rayyan Haziq, also a marvellous name. She requested a football theme with MU flag because she planned to have football team birthday bash (over you!). That’s makes me think what should I planned for Irisya first birthday bash this coming Dec….emmm….

Well, let’s look at my second design below :

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Football theme for Wan Rayyan Haziq

I really hope they like it for my both design & of course the taste…that is more important than everything else, right!

I’m really sorry to Ema cause I didn’t get the chance to join the party cause I’m so sick that day (had to lay down all day) and Irisya also not feeling well. I’ll bet the party should be as fun as planned with all the guest wearing their favourite football team.

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08
Oct
09

Economy cupcakes for school day

This is my first order of cupcakes after Raya. Although I haven’t open orders yet for public on my website, I still make small small orders for my repeat customer.

My customer, Puspa have ordered 70pcs of economy cupcakes for her daughter school day which is still in primary school. Why it is called economy cupcakes? It’s called that way because it’s using the normal paper cup like my standard muffin cup and the icing is very minimal with no frosting covering the muffin, only buttercream icing design on top of each plain muffin. In this case, my customer ordered this type of cupcakes because she wants a budget muffin with striking colors of buttercream to attracts students of primary school to buy at their school day. Which I believe the daughter will have to bring to school and the teachers will sell it under a certain organization.

Economy cuppies - Circle of flowers with dots at the center

Economy cuppies - Circle of flowers with dots at the center

 

Economy cuppies - Monster face

Economy cuppies - Monster face

That’s remind me during my school days, whenever it’s time to have canteen day…it was really exciting cause we got to taste a lot variety of finger foods other than the normal days. And during that day, we don’t need to have class after rest. It’s so fun! Ohhh…I miss my school and the good old days.

P/S : For those who wants to order economy cupcakes for any events with tight budget or for wedding favour gift, please email me at muffinsmonster@ymail.com for further info. Thanks…

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25
Aug
09

Muffins Monster feature on Venusbuzz.com

Today, Muffins Monster has been featured in Venusbuzz.com under Home & Health category. Writer Adline A. Ghani has interviewed me thru email and this was the outcome. I really appreciate her effort & opportunity that has been given for me to outcast myself & my business on her column.

Below is the extract from http://venusbuzz.com/home-health/1821-muffin-monster :

 

“MUFFIN MONSTER

Meet a mum who’s passionate about muffins!

Ever wondered what it’d be like to quit your job and start a home-based business so that you could focus more on the family? Well, Ida Maslina has done just that! The enterprising mother of two describes herself as a “home-based entrepreneur mum who bakes and sells muffins and cupcakes online”. At first, she baked muffins for family members, but then she started promoting her goods through blogging, which was a suggestion made by her sister.


The 29-year old started her muffin business two years ago, after quitting her job as a network engineer, which required her to spend most of her time in the field. Although she loved the job, the arrival of her first son changed her perspective in life. She figured, with a home-based online business, she can spend more time with her family at home, and earn a living too!http://muffinsmonster.com and blog: http://muffinsmonster.wordpress.com She’s also on Facebook and Yahoo Messenger: iedas79@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Do check out her scrumptious creations today!.

 

She admits that in the beginning, she was not very confident in marketing over the Internet, so the encouraging response she has received was not expected at all! Currently, her Muffins Monster website already has a few ardent followers, who have become her regular customers. From just one flavour – choc chip muffin, she now has about 24 different flavours, which she develops from time to time in response to customer requests, and for her own research and development.

Due to the current trend, she also makes cupcakes, but her cupcakes are special, because their base is made of muffin, not cake. This means her customers always get that wonderfully fluffy and moist muffin texture that we all know and love. Ida’s muffins come in 3 main types: all-time favourite muffin, exclusive jumbo muffin and gourmet muffin. Her muffins and cupcakes are suitable for all occasions, from weddings to parties, and Hari Raya to corporate or personal gifts.

You can get in touch with Ida Maslina, who is based in Damansara Perdana, at her website

* Adline A. Ghani is an assistant museum curator tandem mummy who resides in Petaling Jaya. This multi-tasker is also pursuing her Masters in Art and Design. “

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24
Aug
09

Reunion with my ex-coursemate

It’s sooo long I haven’t write and update this blog since I came back from Bandung. It’s soo hard for me to find time and spend in front of the laptop. Anyway, my life still goes on as usual with orders, kids, family and recently meeting my Uni friend.

Last Thursday I went to Putrajaya to met Sri & Faz. We are in the same course in UPM, Comp & Comm System Eng. The last time I met Sri was during my wedding, which I think about 4Y back and Faz… I met her during my recent confinement early this year. It’s very exciting to get in touch with them after so long haven’t had the chance to chat and change our HOT stories. We chit chat over the lunch at Kenny Rogers Alamanda and it last until about 4pm.

I’ve also brought them a few flava of muffins as a “buah tangan” or in other words “free tasting promotion”…hehehe… This is their compliment about my yummie muffins (extract from sms) :

Faz : “Sedap gile. Aku bagi 4 orang rasa, semua kata sedap. Kawan aku kata lembut. Aku bukak kotak bau dah.”

Sri : “Tekstur lembut & fluffy, tak macam muffin lain yang padat. The taste just right & nice, tak manis sangat macam yang lain. with natural flavours, tak rasa artificial langsung. In clonclusion, SEDAP GILER KAU PUNYE MUFFIN”

Thank you…thank you…thank you…Million thanks to you guys! Really appreciate it.

It was such a terrific meet-up and looking forward to meet again with other friends. Dear coursemate out there, come meet-up during RAYA. Oh me oh my… bestnye if I could gather them all.

Remark : Starting from Ramadhan until about 2 months, I will temporary halt for all muffins & cupcakes orders because I need to concentrate on my business expansion planning. Anyway, for those who have make a booking personally with me…I will still do your orders, don’t worry. But, my branch who runs by my auntie in Batu Gajah, Perak (Pn. Aziah) will still continue the business as usual. Please contact her @ 016-5493206 to make your order. Thanks for your understanding.

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28
Jul
09

Muffin vs Cupcake

I browse thru google.com.my and type “muffins” and to my surprise I found out that my web www.muffins-monster.com have become No.1  on first page in the list as of today. Wow! Thanks to my mentor, IK who have guide me thru on how to become the priority first on first page google. At least I have implement what he taught me…although not all.

When I browse thru to the end of the page, this title attracts me…Muffins vs Cupcake. I’ve opened it and read it and it’s really relates to my product although the writer, Adline, is actually describing about two basic types of woman… So, this post I extract from http://venusbuzz.com. :

” Sitting at home, thinking random thoughts on baked goods, I had an “epiphany”. Women, I surmised, are either like muffins or cupcakes. Let’s examine the former first, shall we? Muffins, generally, are not as sweet as cupcakes, but are usually packed with flavour. They have more texture, and are more substantial, because they’re almost bread-like.

 

With muffins, what you see is what you get, because muffins don’t hide underneath gallons of frosting. They may, however, contain surprising bits of berries, nuts or chocolate chip, treasures to be found by the true connoisseur.

Cupcakes, on the other hand, are usually gloriously pretty to look at, although some can border on tacky. In truth, and in their essence, cupcakes are pretty bland. The mediocre cake-like base hides behind the thin paper cup and requires heaps of frosting and sprinkles to obscure its featureless self and fool onlookers into thinking that they’re more interesting than they really are.

If someone tends to go for looks, and not substance, they’ll fall for cupcakes from the get go. If someone has enough good taste to fall for a muffin, they’re in for a treat, because more often than not, the muffin’s paper cup runneth over – giving you more “bang” for your buck.

My muffin versus cupcake analogy, is of course, just for chuckles; although after writing this, I turn to my husband, force him to read it, and demand an answer to, “Am I a muffin or a cupcake??” He says, “Muffin”. Good on him (as if he could have gotten away with saying cupcake!).

I am yet to explore and analyse the possible existence of muffin-cupcake hybrids, although it is entirely possible. They, perhaps, could be the product of natural selection or mutation, whichever way you prefer to look at it. To all the guys out there, I hope you can tell a muffin from a cupcake, and when you’ve got one, do relish all her endearing qualities.

* Adline A. Ghani is an assistant museum curator tandem mummy who resides in Petaling Jaya. This multi-tasker is also pursuing her Masters in Art and Design.”

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27
Jul
09

PBS Graduation Day

Last Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 8pm, we had a Graduation day for PBS first badge at Cititel Hotel. The graduation day has been planned to combine with the free entreprenuer talk by Dr Irfan Khairi & Dr Azman Ching. This was the last talk that Peoplelogy would organized for public. It was tremendously a great response that most of the guest had to stand behind the hall to hear the talk and we as PBS member also had to give our seat to the guest (lenguh berdiri it is our honour to the guest who came that day).

I am so glad that I’ve been selected to give a few words as a testimony from what I’ve been through since I become a member of PBS in front of the audience. I’ve shared my experience with the audience on the 3 days 2 nights seminar (read more here). I was greatful to share with others who have interest in business.

Cert given by our headmaster, Dr Azman

Cert given by our headmaster, Dr Azman

 

Me with other PBS1 members

Me with other PBS1 members

Peopelogy have managed to setup a few tables for members to promote their products. I have took this opportunity to bring some muffins for tasting and sell to public that night. At first I thought those muffins will not finish cause not much response received from the public in the beginning before the talk started. But then, when the talk has finished it sold like ‘goreng pisang panas’…lucky my sister is there to help me. Thanks adik! Thanks to Dr Azman too cause he promote habis2 my muffins during his talk to the audience. Thanks to all who supports me. To those who didn’t get my muffins that day, you can still order from me direct or wait for my booth opening soon (dunno where the exact location, still planning…hehehe).

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22
Jul
09

Muffins Monster reseller

Last Thursday, 16 July, after the Radio interview..I received a call from Yati who sells kerepek from home. She wants to become my reseller by selling my muffins to her customer. It’s quite a long discussion as I also wanted to know how frequent she would order from me and the quantity. She also have received comments from her work colleague who have ordered muffins from me before. Whoever he/she is, thanks for promoting my muffin.

For the first order, she ordered 3 flava…double choc chip, kiwi & blueberry. She received her order on last Monday morning, 20 July….and on the same day she had sold all the muffins. By the way, she just ordered for 24pcs altogether I suggest her to order more after this since the response is quite good.

I think this is another option for me to look out for more Reseller out there to cover a few locations. This can reduce the transportation cost if you would have to come here to pick-up yourself…and you can buy for few muffins with combination flava which I could not offer…my minimum order for each flava is 12 muffins. So, if you want to become one of my reseller, let me know k.

Currently, I have  Millie covering Kajang area (contact her @ 019-2800416) and Yati covering Subang & PJ area (contact her @ 013-2097338).

Irsyad hand showing the Muffins Monster logo on a pink box

Irsyad hand showing the Muffins Monster logo on a pink box

Blueberry muffin in a box

Blueberry muffin in a box

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16
Jul
09

PBS Preview at Cititel Hotel

Last night, 15 July 2009, I went to the free  entreprenuership preview about PBS at Cititel Hotel, next to Mid Valley.  This is the first time I attend a free preview at the hotel (before this I went to their office to had the preview) and to support others who has been invited to this talk. There’s a few PBS members also came to give their support.

IK in action

IK in action

Dr Azman Ching in action

Dr Azman Ching in action

I’ve brought my sister along and my sister in-law as well….and also invited my facebook friend who I haven’t met before…Al-Amirah with her husband and little baby came along. I’m glad to see them all and suprisingly I’ve met Hanim as well (who sells tudung online). I was so greatful to see the tremendous response from the audience. I also had the chance to open-up my network and promote my Muffins Monster.  *** Not so much actually but maybe next time I will bring some muffins sample for the guest.

IK & my sis, Elia

IK & my sis, Elia

I was really shocked when Dr Irfan called me to tell me that he wants to interview me for Radio 24 and he also wanted to interview me online and put it on his blog. Wow!!!…It was a great opportunity for me to promote my business. I am so so so speechless k. I’ve never dream to be able to become one of IK close fan…but IK was really down to earth guy who have given opportunities to those who really really serious in online business. Thanks to Allah I had the chance to know this guy.

Last but not least, one of the PBS member, Hasryn have brought his Compass Kiblat at the event to promote it to the audience. I’m really proud of this young chap, he’s just 24 but he have very strong will to upgrade his life from zero to hero and very hard word too.  He got tremendous result from his great ability.

Compass kiblat sell by Hasryn

Compass kiblat sell by Hasryn

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15
Jul
09

Peoplepreneur Business School Boot Camp

LAst Friday, 10 July till 12 July I went to 3 day 2 nights Boot Camp. I joined Peoplepreneur Business School (PBS) last month under Peoplelogy Sdn Bhd whereby the main mentor is Dr Irfan Khairi (IK) and Dr Azman Ching …both are very succesful millionares.

The venue of the Boot Camp situated at Sri Denai Resort Janda Baik, Pahang and it was attended by 17 participants including me and with the 2 mentors and urusetia. It’s started at 3pm on Friday and finished at about 4.30 pm on Sunday. It was a tremendous experience…although it’s a tough & tight schedule with so many activities but I learned a lot from there. I’ve got to know my inner potential and have brought me from a normal person with so many weaknesses to a better & greater person. This is very important factor to be a successful entrepreneur in this challenging world.

Through this 3 days 2 nights program, I’ve learned how to make the best decision, challenge my inner possibilities, team work is very powerful in order to reach our target, manage to fight any circumstances with the support from people around us and many more. It’s a miracle to know all these people and me as an individu is very greatful that I found and take this opportunity to be a part of them. All the 17 participants are like siblings to me and I want to give more to the community so that all of us will reach our dreams and goal successfully.

I have being committed in all the activities, participate myself and let go the best of me. Because of that I’ve been awarded as the best female student and I was very thankful to everybody in this community cause without them I am nobody. The community that has helped me and raised me to become the best of the best. This award is to everybody in the community. YOU ARE THE BEST!

Slogans that I will never forget from the program :

Group slogan : JUARA! KITALAH JUARA!

Community slogan : LUARBIASA HEBAT!, WE ARE THE BEST!, YOU ARE THE BEST!

I strongly encourage everyone to participate in this PBS community and be the greatest among the best. No age limit. Even we have a 58 years old women members OK and she have go thru every of the activities even at first she wants to quit. This shows that every success starts from the inner YOU! Do you have the guts to do it? Let’s take action NOW!

My award : Best student Female category & my Peoplepreneur badge (with doa from Imah)

My award : Best student Female category & my Peoplepreneur badge (with doa from Imah)

 

We want to follow our mentor, Dr Azman with my SIL, K.Ina.

We want to follow our mentor, Dr Azman with my SIL, K.Ina.

17 participants with the mentor : Dr Irfan Khairi, Dr Azman Ching & Mr. Allen.

17 participants with the mentor : Dr Irfan Khairi, Dr Azman Ching & Mr. Allen.

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