Teaching T1 to have pen pals abroad

Posted on June 4, 2010June 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a little girl, I had loads of pen pals I would write to, whether through friends of friends or from that famous Big Blue Marble show. Remember that? I used to love that show! I remember having this Italian pen.......click to learn what next.

Increasing our wealth

Posted on June 4, 2010June 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

At many a time, we take our lives for granted not only literally but in financial terms as well. It is only when you are suddenly stuck with hefty medical bills when you start to realise just how important having an investment is........click to learn what next.

Losing a loved one

Posted on June 4, 2010June 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Naturally, after coming out of a funeral of someone elses son, the fear of losing someone most dear to me was terrifying. Again, I was left hyperventilating with fear, baby in one hand and inhaler on another and the phrase calm down, calm.......click to learn what next.

Losing weight fast

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I read that if I were to walkrun (and the important point to note is that I have to keep my heart rate between 130-150 beats per second in order for optimum fat loss) 2 kilometers per day, I would be able to.......click to learn what next.

Freak accident

Posted on June 3, 2010June 3, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After returning from the wake the night before and sleeping at 2am only to be woken at 4am and then again at 6am, I must pat myself on the back for surviving yesterday, the 2nd of June. After boobing T2 at 6am, I.......click to learn what next.

Getting rid of pregnancy stretch marks

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When I was pregnant, my Japanese aunty sweared by applying tons of olive oil in order to prevent my body from getting stretch marks. I tried this but it didn't really work thus I reasoned that stretch marks, like a beautiful complexion is.......click to learn what next.

Life is precious

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This evening, I shall be attending the funeral wake of one of my maid of honour's relatives alone. Luckily, or rather coincidentally, the Hubs is ill today so he didn't go to work and is available at home to take care of the.......click to learn what next.

Losing weight fast

Posted on June 1, 2010June 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I've noticed some of my blog friends, namely Musings of A New mother and Laundry Amah (and I cannot link them here for obvious reasons), shrinking drastically in size!!! I am envious to say the least!!! Thus, my inspiration from them has.......click to learn what next.

Removing blackheads

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

It's been ages since I last went for a facial and have been meaning to go for one soon (well, since 6 months ago!) but I'm quite particular about how to get rid of blackheads. I don't like those beauty salons that steam.......click to learn what next.

Fresh names and unfresh names

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T1 came home today to tell me that most of her friends don't have fresh names like her and T2. Fresh names? What is that? "Fresh names are like T*ss@ and Ti@. Who do we know that have the same names as us?.......click to learn what next.

How to De-stress on an Extra Stressful Day

Posted on June 1, 2010June 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, still suffering from a late night out and severe lack of sleep, what with body-aches and chills, T2 decided to act up and not sleep. When I discovered I had 10 new assignments to complete, I was even more stressed and even.......click to learn what next.

Training children to clean their own toys

Posted on May 31, 2010May 31, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T1 has this beautiful doll house that is every little girl's dream, mine included, and I keep reminding her just how lucky she is to have this doll house. Lately though, she hardly has any time to play with it because of her.......click to learn what next.

Farm trip in Australia

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Funnily, I'm not looking forward to our trip this year because right now, I'm just feeling completely burnt out. It has been almost 3 months without any help and I'm starting to really feel the pain. A holiday away only means more work.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin gaining readership

Posted on May 26, 2010May 25, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

It is scary to learn that there are many people out there lurking quietly reading this shit that comes out of my head besides enjoying some lovely pictures of my two girls, so I should perhaps start becoming more careful with what I.......click to learn what next.

Baby teaching her friends to build properly

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

And rightfully so. Both her parents are architects. Why is it I won't be surprised if both my girls end up being in the construction industry? They both love lego, they are both creative and they love drawing. How can I get them.......click to learn what next.