Mamapumpkin on superdrive!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I haven't lost my touch despite being what seemed like a brainless chick for the last five years. Hey, when I'm under stress, I've still got what it takes to make things happen. Go me! So, remember that list of things to do before year end? I've achieved.......click to learn what next.

How to make money from a blog – Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2008December 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

So many ways, where do I start? If you don't already have a blog, then a few things to note when you plan to start a blog with the intention of making money is to have a good blog name. What is a good blog name? Shucks, till.......click to learn what next.

What to do with a Chocoholic toddler

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has my chocolate genes, unfortunately. This means that I have to SHARE with her any chocolate that comes into my existence. Even chocolate elephants! *sigh* I make her brush her teeth super clean whenever she has chocolate and force down gallons of water. And before I give.......click to learn what next.

Things to do before year end…..

Posted on December 5, 2008December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Finish making/decorating Christmas cards Send out Christmas cards Finish making name tag labels for water bottles (for orphanage) Finish wrapping Christmas presents Plan Christmas dinner and decor etc, then decorate home just before Xmas! Complete budget for 2009 Complete calender for 2009 Make New year resolutions :-) Think.......click to learn what next.

Earning my keep this evening

Posted on December 5, 2008December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has been nagging me to go to bed in the last hour as we have a super full day tomorrow but I whinged that I had 5 offers to complete and had to complete them!!! So here I am slowly completing those darn offers. I've realised.......click to learn what next.

Stolen car!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

The other night, I dashed out to Bangsar (yet again!) to meet my childhood friend from London. I parked in one of those self proclaimed jockey parking spots where you have to get a parking ticket during the daytime. But at night, everything changes and these clubs have.......click to learn what next.

Sick grandmother

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

My grandmother from Stepfather #1 is critically ill. She is 93 years old. Now is the time that family converge to KL. I don't think I have ever been to a funeral nor have I been in the presence of an impending death. It is a surreal feeling........click to learn what next.

How to occupy a kid at home – Part 1 of 10

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

See this mess? This type of mess is all over my home and it has been for the last few years. Once you get a kid, you kiss order goodbye. That's a warning for you stuffed up anally ordered people. We have stuff everywhere that's collecting dust. Most.......click to learn what next.

The rain behind the window pane

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

When the view outside our windows start looking like this, Tee gets really worried and starts clinging onto me like a baby monkey. She has been terrified of thunder since forever and I tell her that it is only God warning the people and animals that it is.......click to learn what next.

High water bill this month

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Being a full time stay at home Mom can really drive you insane. Take it from me. I swear upon it. Today, I left the kettle to fill in the sink and came out to the living room to continue playing with Tee. Funnily, whilst we were playing.......click to learn what next.

Pumpkin pasta for kids

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tried and tested, simply nutritious and absolutely delicious!!!! I made up this recipe today. Try it. You must!! ONE serving for a Tee sized little person. That's about ONE METER TALL. Boil some pumpkin in salted water (say, 3" x 6" worth of pumpkin without the skin nor.......click to learn what next.

What say you???

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Let's just say, you are very close family friends with President Obama's wife but nobody knows that. You choose not to tell anyone because you not only fear your own safety but want to keep social climbers at bay. So you keep your close friendship a secret, so.......click to learn what next.

Birthday Parties are all about Party Packs

Posted on December 2, 2008December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The problem with having your kid grow up in an affluent environment, and I'm not saying mine is, is that they learn to expect things like party packs. Some of the kids I know, have the grandest of birthday parties resulting in over RM30,000 worth of cost........click to learn what next.

This is what Tee and her Nana do at parties…

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

For logistical reasons, I drove my Mom and Tee to the party that was held at a public venue. And because it was a thunderstorm, we were instructed by phone to park right in front. But when we did with my humble Japanese car, the security came up.......click to learn what next.

At KLCC, in preparation for a party

Posted on December 1, 2008December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

My whole family, we went to KLCC to get our hair done because we had a party to attend that night. It was a Malay College dinner and actually not a big deal, but the ladies just wanted an excuse to go for some hair pampering. My hair.......click to learn what next.