Calculating Monthly Expenses

Posted on July 8, 2009July 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My CFO insists that I record every single penny I spend and I agree with him because it is an extremely good habit for knowing where the money goes, instead of flippantly splurging on unnecessary purchases only to regret later over spilt milk. What I do is keep.......click to learn what next.

Selecting diapers for a newborn

Posted on July 6, 2009July 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Hmm….only 4 more weeks to go unless baby decides to come earlier. We’ve been talking about diapers of late. I don’t really care but the Hubs insists that a newborn baby should wear cloth diapers as it is more comfortable besides preserving the environment. I don’t have much.......click to learn what next.

How to get a good appetite in a preschooler

Posted on July 4, 2009July 5, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been a fussy eater but with a lot of creativity and child psychology, I have managed to get her to eat, and love eating. She has never had a problem eating, just that she knows what she likes and what she doesn’t like, limiting her food.......click to learn what next.

Ladies Night Out

Posted on June 28, 2009January 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm having the urge to post pregnant face pictures of myself of late - perhaps it is an exercise to put on record how much weight I get to lose after this baby comes out. And seeing that I look like a maid most of the time, it's.......click to learn what next.

Which camera to bring on vacation

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One important lesson I've learnt about holidays is NOT to bring a large camera, especially NOT if you have kids. The reason is simple. The large bulky SLR that would take magical vacation pictures? You're going to end up leaving it in the hotel room after you realise.......click to learn what next.

Inconsiderate Double Parkers

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know the owner of this car??? Well, this bitch of a woman, parked me in the other day which infuriated me to no end. I was parked directly outside Bangsar Village in a yellow parking box but when it came time for me to leave, I.......click to learn what next.

Poor communication skills

Posted on June 28, 2009June 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I think that majority of problems in this world are a result of poor communication skills. Seriously. If people only learnt to communicate properly and clearly and soundly, the world would really be a happier place. But how does one brush up on their communication skills? Is it.......click to learn what next.

My fantastic treadmill

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The problem with having a sedentary job which forces you to sit in your chair for several hours on end is that you never get off your butt to do any exercise. My poor treadmill is sitting in my lounge not being used and is very lonely. Soon,.......click to learn what next.

Organising old emails is a boring task

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

But interestingly, through reading old emails from some of my blog readers, I've discovered that I have some very high profile readers!!! Wow!!! I am so, so honoured!!! I'll share with you in a separate post who they are later but it brought me back some wonderful memories.......click to learn what next.

Moleskine Diaries

Posted on June 25, 2009June 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Please head over to my little competition if you have not participated. We need at least 10 contenders. Thank you :-) ************************************************ A couple of years ago, Moleskine was unheard of. Only true journalists and passionate writers and artists knew of Moleskine but recently, I suddenly see Moleskine.......click to learn what next.

Rampant crime in Bangsar

Posted on June 23, 2009June 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Just last week, I heard of these two real life incidents happening in the heart of Bangsar, somewhere we frequent. Incident one happened near Telawi, the auditor of a friend - broad daylight, Mr X was roaming the residential area in search of a parking spot when thud,.......click to learn what next.

Helping my masseuse earn a living

Posted on June 19, 2009June 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

To support her bedridden eight over year old mother who has suffered from a stroke. I've forgotten to mention that my masseuse also has the G5 machine to zap fat cells and she also does manual kneading for breaking up fat cells. I can't wait to use her.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination is the thief of time

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is what my old secondary school principal used to tell me and write in my report card ALL THE TIME. Do you think she was trying to tell me something? I have SOOOOOO many emails to respond to but what do I do? I shove them under.......click to learn what next.

Lusting after these……

Posted on June 12, 2009June 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

To be worn with this lil' white dress..... I need to save 2k - oh wait, I need to lose 30 kg first *faint*

Marks and Spencers for Kids

Posted on June 11, 2009June 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Just so Mott can faint a few more times, look what Tee's Nana brought back for her today?! More shopping!!! Oh, and I did not get anything. The two T-Shirts on the right say 'Bossy Boots' (how apt!!!) and 'Mummy's Little Girl'. I think we have enough shopping.......click to learn what next.