Removing acne scars

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a teenager, we had a Filipino helper who had very bad acne scars on her face. My mother had suggested she try some aloe vera on her face every night to lessen the discolouration. Those days, we lived in a bungalow with a garden and.......click to learn what next.

Selecting products wisely

Posted on February 6, 2010February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever I am about to purchase anything big or small, I always do my research. Before I sent Tee to her first school, I visited 15 schools around my area, had a check list of all the things to look out for and drill the school with and.......click to learn what next.

Psoriasis getting worse

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I suffer not only from sinusitis and asthma but also psoriasis and probably some form of rheumatism too, seeing that my joints are always aching. Of late though, my psoriasis has flared up pretty badly (most probably due to stress) and I badly need to see a dermatologist........click to learn what next.

Baby who doesn’t gain weight

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T2 is still 6 kilos after 2 months. *sigh* I do hope she doesn't fall under the category of 'failure to thrive' because that would really be worrying as we not only don't have Medicare supplement but honestly, a healthy baby is all we ask for! Everyone who.......click to learn what next.

Watching movies on computer

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever the girls sleep by 8pm, the Hubs and I will inevitably watch a movie on my laptop with both our headphones on. What a pathetic sight! The two of us would lay on our tummies with the laptop in front of us and each girl on either.......click to learn what next.

Entertainment for babies who cannot yet sit

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We have baby mobiles all over the house. What else do babies love apart from seeing people faces everyday, smiling and talking and cooing? Ceiling fans! Yes, babies absolutely love ceiling fans. They love watching the fins go round and round and round, especially when it is going.......click to learn what next.

A trip to Florida

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When we stayed in Florida last, we had a great discount from one of Tok-Tok's affiliate hotels but Tee remembers it with regret as the lifts were not working and the emergency staircase completely freaked her out! Next time round, we'll try to stay with my favourite blog.......click to learn what next.

Getting your children baptised

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I never knew it was going to be such a painful process here. The Catholic Churches in Malaysia are really, really strict and impose so many rules and demands that it makes it almost impossible to make my girls Christian! I might as well just make them Buddhist!.......click to learn what next.

My dentist ex-boyfriend

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I used to date a dentist who now practises in London for 7 years. Unfortunately, we got hit by the 7 year itch and I dumped him for a friend of his. Oops. He was very strong about it though and remained good friends with me till he married.......click to learn what next.

Saving money for holidays

Posted on December 27, 2009May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We love holidays because it creates memories away from home that we cherish. Not to say we don't cherish memories that are created at home but being away offers the mind a change in scenery. A change in perspective. A change of air. A change in mood. This.......click to learn what next.

Curb eating habits

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've noticed that the reason I cannot control my food intake is directly in proportion to the things my Mother says to me about my weight and my eating habits. It is almost most definitely that I am a comfort food emotional eater. My Mother calls me sick.......click to learn what next.

TV Mounts

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, we've been putting off purchasing a new big TV for our bedroom because the Hubs is waiting for some great deals in town. Recently, Tee's boyfriend's Dad purchased a great 60-inch TV for RM12k and that was a bargain! But the sale is over.......click to learn what next.

Post-partum Periods

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

These last 2 days, I've been feeling extremely crampy and my periods have started again. It started 2 days ago, then yesterday nothing. Then today, again. I wish it'd make up its mind so I know when not to make a mess. This is the 3rd time I've.......click to learn what next.

Renovating your kitchen sink

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever been to a home with a kitchen that had a copper kitchen sink? Where in the world did they get to select their copper kitchen sinks from? I have never seen them locally but they sure sound nice! The closest I ever got was this.......click to learn what next.

Best steam cleaners

Posted on December 11, 2009August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

On the day I bought our Karcher hoover, I had decided that my next household purchase would certainly be a steam cleaner. Steam cleaners are great for removing stubborn stains at one shoot and sterilises your entire household super clean. What more, you can even steam clean your.......click to learn what next.