The future of Toy packaging

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In my days as a child, not that I had many toys at all, I remember toys being packaged quite simply. Simple enough that I, then a kid, could open it myself. I don't ever remember having to ask my parents nor wait for them before I could.......click to learn what next.

Choosing local over global

Posted on January 5, 2011January 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Having traveled a good part of the world and dealt with as many foreign services and products and as many local, I am disheartened to announce that I generally still prefer the services and products of Britain and the USA.....and probably many of what the other first world.......click to learn what next.

Toys from McDonalds

Posted on January 2, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I shall refrain from buying any Happy Meals despite how HAPPY it makes my daughter. *roll eyeballs* Hey, a new house would make me happy too but am I getting one? Admittedly, some of these McDonalds' toys are really quite cool. Like this DJ scratch machine.......click to learn what next.

Rediscovering the artist in me…..

Posted on January 1, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One thing I really miss about my life is appreciating beauty and creating beauty. In my youth, I'd spend hours and days, writing journals, sketching ideas, planning strategies, colouring, making, reading, communicating...........and absorbed the beauty of my surroundings. My parents were too busy doing their own thing thus.......click to learn what next.

My latest trick on positivity

Posted on January 1, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Since I am kind, actually make that extremely kind (yes, I am!), I shall share with you a little trick I learned today whilst doing my run. Due to lack of sleep last night, my run was more tiring today. Was it because I was tired or was.......click to learn what next.

Public Holiday on Friday 31st Dec 2010 – New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 29, 2010January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now you can celebrate in style! I would have had first hand news of this had I turned my twitter on but I was busy processing orders for my BHTs and I was just thinking, if my BHTs were this popular, then what is to come has some.......click to learn what next.

2011 New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure why I'm bothering seeing that I failed at this year's resolutions which was to lose 10kg. Instead I've put on 2kg. How the hell did THAT happen? How depressing is that?! BUT. If we don't have goals, then we have nothing to strive towards and.......click to learn what next.

When can mothers’ rest?

Posted on December 14, 2010December 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Seriously now, when exactly do mothers get a chance to rest? Whether you are a full-time working mom, a stay-at-home-mom or anywhere in between, finding time to rest when you have more than one kid is practically impossible regardless whether you have help or not! This morning (Sunday),.......click to learn what next.

A tribute to Baby Samantha

Posted on November 19, 2010January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, with a heavy heart and overflowing tears, I have to tell you that Baby Samantha was summoned by The Good Lord Jesus Christ to join Him in Baby Heaven. There isn't anything more painful that would just kill the heart of any parent than losing a child.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining your kids in Kuala Lumpur during the holidays!

Posted on November 18, 2010November 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. That time of the year is here again!!! Moms! Brace yourselves!!! My poor T1, she actually asked me today if I will be happy now that she is officially home or if I preferred her at school. She must have picked up on my conversations with adults.......click to learn what next.

How often do you come across a hypocrite?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The dictionary defines a hypocrite as a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives. This means, that lady A could be bitching about you behind your back saying how immature you.......click to learn what next.

I love my blog!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, I do! Looking back over the years, my blog documents how I have evolved as a mother, it documents T1's history and all the things she has said and done (and all those cute pictures!), it is such an inspiring piece of work, if I may say.......click to learn what next.

Wreckless drivers in Malaysia

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After our Chiang Mai trip, my cousins from Australia are now down in KL and they are MORTIFIED at our Malaysian drivers. They are constantly on edge and I must admit, the taxi van that I took from the airport was also speeding pretty fast, and I really.......click to learn what next.

Party Packs in Malaysia

Posted on October 4, 2010October 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Australia, I wondered if the typical Aussie kids party provided kids with party packs like in Malaysia and if they did, what went into them assuming that Aussies were more health conscious and I never got my answer. In the end, I got the.......click to learn what next.

The torment of life

Posted on September 30, 2010September 30, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My drives to school these days are quite enjoyable with T1 entertaining me with her banter but the drive home is rather long and painful (it used to take 10 minutes to get home, but for some reason now the jam has been very, very bad and it's.......click to learn what next.