On Islam

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Every afternoon when I wait for my girls to pick them up from school, there is the presence of this mosque peeping behind the trees as though it is calling out to me. Because my late Mother was a staunch Muslim, and because of my closeness to her,.......click to learn what next.

Mosquito Prevention in Malaysia

Posted on October 3, 2014February 20, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

We have had trouble sourcing for the best mosquito repellents in Malaysia and have had very little luck so much so that I've just accepted it to be the way of life in Malaysia until now. Thankfully, we have since found the best mosquito repellant spray ever! ........click to learn what next.

Plus Size Women Wear

Posted on August 29, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

For the last few years, I've had to search for plus size women wear - WTF. In the past I could get stuff only from M&S and Ms Read but soon after, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis and Warehouse came along (yay!) and Zara started bringing bigger sizes as.......click to learn what next.

Children’s Book Review: Maxilla by Lianne Ong

Posted on April 8, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Children's Book Review: Maxilla by Lianne Ong I am honoured to be doing the book reviews of some local children's authors as I myself wanted to become a children's book author not too long ago. Somehow, that still hasn't happened and suddenly, so many Asian women have now.......click to learn what next.

Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall

Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I must say it, the service staff at Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall are impeccable. I went to Ferragamo on the same day at KLCC and they were not as excellent as the staff at Pavilion. The consistency is amazing. And the evidence is that exactly 1.5 years ago,.......click to learn what next.

Spotify is so cool!

Posted on February 16, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Spotify is so cool! Thank you, Kiersten, for introducing it to me! I love it. I've been spending a lot of time on this new cool app, baybeh! I am really learning so much about music from all over the world of every genre, it really is so.......click to learn what next.

The Ideal Lifestyle School (TILS)

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I attended a Mindful Eating Workshop hosted by The Ideal Lifestyle School in Sri Hartamas which completely exceeded my expectation! I actually did not have any expectations but when I left, I felt so blessed to have attended it for it was not only a morning full.......click to learn what next.

Fireflies at Kuala Selangor

Posted on October 31, 2013October 31, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The perfect day out on a weekend would be to visit the special Silver Haired monkeys in Kuala Selangor, followed by a yummy dinner at the riverside whilst waiting for night before getting mesmerised by the fireflies at Kuala Selangor. If you want to be safe to make.......click to learn what next.

Bukit Melawati at Kuala Selangor

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Bukit Melawati is a little hill at Kuala Selangor that is well worth visiting if you were thinking of visiting Kuala Selangor to see the magical fireflies. A perfect trip with kids over a weekend would start at about 3pm for a one hour drive to Bukit Melawati,.......click to learn what next.

Best Trainer in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am still telling you that I have the best trainer in Kuala Lumpur. This exercise thing is addictive!!! I am putting on weight and this is because my muscle mass is increasing but I am looking and feeling smaller and leaner. I have also learnt that doing.......click to learn what next.

Best Trainer in KL

Posted on September 19, 2013September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The best trainer in KL, I've got him - Nic Brandon (016 9710647). I've had several trainers in the past and I have a few friends as trainers and I must say this guy who trains some of the upper echelons in society (not that it matters but.......click to learn what next.

Swimming Coaches in KL

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We have finally found him - the BEST swim coach in KL. T1 has had 5 different swim coaches prior to EJ from Swimin12 - Read Swim In 12 Hours. Well, after her 5 swim coaches, of course, she already knew how to 'swim' but she was far.......click to learn what next.

Kidzania for Young Children

Posted on May 2, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I think I've been to Kidzania close to 10 times now but always for T1 as she just loves making money and performing all those work activities. Last weekend however, T2 got o participate on her own and I was so proud of her when she walked into.......click to learn what next.

Tupperware for Kiddies!

Posted on April 12, 2013April 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you know the Tupperware brand? Honest to God, I've always heard about it but never bought any myself. Why? I have no idea. Never been invited to any Tupperware parties, for one, and never had any opportunity! The first time I'd ever received a Tupperware.......click to learn what next.

Orphanage in Yangon 3

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

FINALLY!!! I am giving a moment to update you with the THIRD orphanage that we support in Yangon...... This was the first sight when our truck stopped. T1 had to be lifted down - too short. Even I needed help. Definitely too short. We walked along this corridor............click to learn what next.