A Mother's Monologue

Learning Tae Kwon Do in KL

Posted on August 17, 2012July 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Learning Tae Kwon Do in KL is becoming quite popular with the recent crime rates in KL. I've been toying with the idea of actually learning tae kwon do in KL myself now. Can you believe that the Grand Master of Tae Kwon Do in KL who teaches.......click to learn what next.

3 Year Old Haircut

Posted on August 17, 2012July 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Getting a 3 year old haircut is not easy so we tend to just avoid it but last week, we finally cut the back of T2's hair. She was not happy. Where do you go to get a 3 year old haircut? We tend to do it around.......click to learn what next.

After School Playground Time

Posted on August 16, 2012July 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Every week, I try to bring the kids to a playground at least twice or thrice a week for some outdoor time after school. We hardly ever go with friends because we're always spontaneous about it thus can never really plan with friends. It doesn't matter so much.......click to learn what next.

Loyal Blog Agents

Posted on August 15, 2012July 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

There is a particular blog agent that I like as they keep giving me work regularly and although they pay very little, a lot less than most, their work is consistent and for what they require, it really is a walk in the park. In fact, it's so.......click to learn what next.

Aiming High

Posted on August 14, 2012July 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Everyone has their standards for everything. Some people absolutely love KFC. Some wouldn't touch it with a nine yard pole. Some offer a great review of a book. Others think it's crap. Sometimes it's personal taste, sometimes it's ignorance. As one grows older and wiser, one becomes more.......click to learn what next.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building – the History

Posted on August 13, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The History of the Sultan Abdul Samad building is fascinating and if you knew some old British men who were ex-Malayan service men, you'd get the most interesting stories out of them. I am one such lucky person to gain from such a rich history but my memory.......click to learn what next.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building – what surrounds it

Posted on August 12, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst on our little tour of KL and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, I got a chance to inhale some other sights around KL being this slanted shaped building - anybody knows what it is? Someone said it belonged to the police. Anyone??? New police headquarters???? Then there.......click to learn what next.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building KL – The Little Details

Posted on August 11, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After we had finished at the Masjid Jamek mosque, we proceeded to walk towards the famous Merdeka Square where the Sultan Abdul Samad Building stood majestically, where once the British Government ruled. I'm telling you, the walk not only smelled of bus fumes but the walk along side.......click to learn what next.

Visiting Masjid Jamek

Posted on August 10, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you have been following this blog, you will know that visiting Masid Jamek was something I did last month. Here are some of the sights within this graceful yet elusive mosque in Kuala Lumpur that I'd like to share. The mosque is a landmark with a huge.......click to learn what next.

Buildings in KL

Posted on August 9, 2012July 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Along our very scorching hot walk, we noticed some historical buildings in KL that we don't usually pay attention to. They were: The Straits Trading Building . The Loke Yew Building . An ugly Hotel across the Central Market which instantly reminded me of the 1902 Fuller Building.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin Searches

Posted on August 8, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, there were 1000 searches made on the word Mamapumpkin. Mamapumpkin searches are increasing! The brand is spreading despite no advertising so thank you so much, guys (and girls.....actually, more girls!!!)!!! Word of mouth works, I guess. If only I had the time to advertise, just imagine.......click to learn what next.

Anmum Essential

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I’ve been advocating a growing up milk with no added sugars for a while now. If you decide to feed your child a growing up milk formula, then certainly choose one without any added sugars. I have recently learnt that not only does Anmum Essential come with no.......click to learn what next.

Malaysia’s Textile Museum near Dataran Merdeka

Posted on August 7, 2012August 8, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst on our KL City Tour Walk, we visited the Malaysia's Textile Museum near Dataran Merdeka, the orange and white striped building? Bet you didn't even know one existed! Well, it opened this year in April so you're forgiven..... The building is very cold in temperature and very.......click to learn what next.

Bedtime Rituals for an almost 3 year old

Posted on August 6, 2012July 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Bedtime rituals for an almost 3 year old, that would be T2. I'm sure many of you will relate. I've always had problems with both girls for their bedtime rituals. With T1, she had to sleep with me holding my hand, smelling it (at one point I wondered.......click to learn what next.

Seeing KL with Kids

Posted on August 5, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One day, I got up bright and early and brought the kids to town for a city walk. Walk? Did someone say WALK??? I swear, they almost had a heart attack. How often do you see our kids WALKING on the lack of pedestrian walkways amidst smelly bus.......click to learn what next.