Betty’s Cafe Wisma Cosway

Posted on June 2, 2012June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Back in the day, my Mom used to own a florist called Madame Dior ( I must've been 10 years old or something) and Wisma Cosway (then Wisma Stephens) became our second home. My brother and I, we'd freely go to the Indian Kedai Runcit that is still.......click to learn what next.

Eat Well Class at Fit For 2

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This year I have a mission, and that is to lose some weight. I have to lose at LEAST 5 kilos but if possible, more. However, I also realise how busy I am with work and the lack of exercise so I am kind to myself. If I.......click to learn what next.

Standard of English in Malaysia

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The standard of English in Malaysia is apalling. Some people say that T1's English is very good but I beg to differ. Yes, she speaks and writes correctly but it is the least that is expected of her because after all, we speak decent English at home! It.......click to learn what next.

Benefits of PlayDoh

Posted on May 28, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've heard many Moms say that they never let their kids play PlayDoh because of the mess it creates and yes, it can get messy, but the mess can be also contained to form a kind of controlled mess. T1 has been playing PlayDoh since she was 2.......click to learn what next.

Online Regulations in Malaysia

Posted on May 27, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This came out today. If you are active online, please take note that these new rules have now been passed through the law and everything is your fault even when it isn't. I think it's absolute garbage because firstly, readers should be more discerning and not believe everything.......click to learn what next.

Chawan at Publika

Posted on May 26, 2012May 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Chawan first opened in Bangsar replacing the ever booming Dewi's Corner which became a polling station for some time in 2008/2009? 3 years on, they are now at Publika too! What attracted me to Chawan was the raw walls. Being an architectural graduate (no, I would never call.......click to learn what next.

Antipodean Cafe in Bangsar

Posted on May 20, 2012May 18, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, I am too busy to the point where I cannot even think of what to cook for dinner and even having a helper doesn't help because I cannot switch off for even one second to tell her what to cook! In instances like this, I will call.......click to learn what next.

Why I love Publika

Posted on May 8, 2012April 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Can you tell that it's our new mall of choice? Although having said that, I've noticed more and more people are beginning to discover Publika and my secret hang out is no longer a secret! Firstly, Publika is an art gallery of sorts. I LOVE the artsy attempts.......click to learn what next.

Homemade Christmas Presents

Posted on May 5, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Home made gifts are always the best. I love them the best and I completely place them at the highest of the value chart. Not everyone knows how to appreciate home made gifts though. I remember making many a home made gift only to have them chucked away,.......click to learn what next.

Customer Service in KL

Posted on May 2, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last month was my birthday month and as such, I treated myself to some toiletries. I first went into Kiehl's and spent an hour in there with T1 selecting all the shampoo and face stuff we needed, sunblock, lip balm and what have you. Our bill had approached.......click to learn what next.

Wheelie Sundays at Publika Solaris Dutamas

Posted on April 25, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Every Sunday morning, Publika at Solaris Dutamas closes off its roads to cars from 7am to 10am to allow children to cycle, skate, run/walk, scoot, do cartwheels on a 1.2km track in a safe environment. I cannot think of a greater way to spend a family Sunday morning........click to learn what next.

Triple Pumpkin Hair Cut

Posted on April 23, 2012April 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Usually, I am so busy that I just cut my kids' hair myself - their fringes anyway......I used to take them to A Cut Above but my MIL scolded me for spending so much money (RM25, could be more now but I thought it was OK?) just to.......click to learn what next.

Hokkien Mee at Publika Food Court

Posted on April 22, 2012April 18, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Not many people know that there is a Food Court at Publika Solaris Dutamas. For the non-Muslims, this is a non-Halal food court that is always buzzing the moment the clock hits noon. One of the secret discoveries we made recently was their famous Hokkien Mee. Now, Hokkien.......click to learn what next.

Finding a good International School in KL

Posted on April 21, 2012September 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

It is totally unfair that in Malaysia, the majority of parents are stuck with a crappy education system due to the Government's political agendas. When I was in school, being in a Government School was still OK as the syllabus then was a tweak from the British curriculum.......click to learn what next.

P Lal Store in PJ

Posted on April 20, 2012April 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs for the last 10 years has been complaining that out of our entire shoe cupboard that is 7 feet wide by 8 feet tall and one pair of shoes deep, he only has space for THREE pairs of shoes inside it - his sandals, his work.......click to learn what next.