A Mother's Monologue

Niseko with Kids

Posted on January 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Quite honestly, Niseko with kids was a fabulous way to spend our Christmas because they were so, SO happy with all that powdery snow!!! There are many places in Japan that has snow and where you can ski but we were told Niseko.......click to learn what next.

Organising for Niseko

Posted on December 19, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

So I did it. 2 weeks of cold weather, and I mean REALLY cold weather. It is currently -2 to -5 degrees Celsius. We have North Face jackets all suited up for -20 degrees so we are good. 1. Heart Problem in High.......click to learn what next.

Making the Best out of ANYTHING

Posted on December 18, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Although I can afford to not work for money, I choose to work because I want my kids to see how hard I work and why we should all work, for whatever reason, for whatever motivation. I have seen too many spoilt rich.......click to learn what next.

Thank you for the blessings……

Posted on December 16, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you for the blessings.... I do not know what I have done to deserve so much but thank you. There are 2 more weeks till year end and I just can't help feeling that this is the absolute best year of my.......click to learn what next.

Setting an Example for the Kids

Posted on December 14, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I heard about my childhood friend saying that she was working because she wanted to set an example for her kid that we must all work, I was quite shocked. Here she was, millionaire Datin, who didn't have to lift.......click to learn what next.

Ending the Year with another Christmas BANG!!!

Posted on December 13, 2015December 13, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Never in my life would I have imagined to be where I am today. Passive income. Wow! Like is this for real? I could do nothing all month and still the money keeps rolling in??? No way!!! I was filling in some forms.......click to learn what next.

Cookies to Help Baby Ethan Get Well

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember me posting about Baby Ethan a few days ago? His Mommy is now taking orders for Vanilla Almond Cookies in order to not depend on public donations because she really needs her son to get well. It's Christmas, folks! Do.......click to learn what next.

Ending the year with a bang!

Posted on December 7, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I should be excited. I will be on a plane off to my holiday in just over a week but instead I'm freaking stressed out!!! Why? Because I still have orders coming in and I still have to organise deliveries and collections and.......click to learn what next.

Sunday Fury!

Posted on December 6, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I went to bed so happy last night - everything was planned, everything was smooth. Receiving lovely messages from important people lifted me, all was good! Woke up early this morning to get the kids ready for a day out on our own.......click to learn what next.

My weekend as a Single Mom

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I could get used to this. Seriously. Because seemingly I suddenly have more time with one less person to deal with. Hahaha. The girls have already decided that it is more fun sleeping in my master bedroom because:- 1. I have a much.......click to learn what next.

Baby Ethan has Leukaemia

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Do you have children? Have you ever imagined what you would do when and if the Doctor told you that your child had leukaemia? This is very real, ladies and gentlemen. Anyone can get leukaemia. And unfortunately, leukaemia hit my friend's son at.......click to learn what next.

Hello December!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hello December! I have never felt closer to my departed Mama than now so very strangely because it is almost as though she talks to me, guides me and leads everyone from Taiping to me. I kid you not??? I have never known.......click to learn what next.

My affinity to Italy

Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I brought my 2 girls to swim at one of the 5 star hotels in town because my childhood Italian friend is in town. Yesterday, I spent a few hours with her without the kids after not seeing her since my wedding.......click to learn what next.

Why I am the BEST in the region

Posted on November 26, 2015November 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Wow. Someone asked me to write an essay about why I am the BEST in the region. Best what??? Best laziest person on this side of the planet??? Yeah, I think I can win that award. When I look back and think about.......click to learn what next.

Home Made Body Wash

Posted on November 25, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Would you like to learn how to make your own home made body wash? In today's world, many of the soaps and shower gels we use have unnecessary added chemicals and preservatives that are harmful to our bodies. Everything we apply actually penetrates.......click to learn what next.