A Mother's Monologue

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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......click to learn what next.

The Owl who was afraid of The Dark

Posted on August 4, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever time permits, we would take to the theatre to watch the Arts and last month, it was The Owl who was afraid of The Dark by Gardner and Wife. Excellent Stuff. Look of the Day - On Mama: Top (DVF), Jeans (DP),.......click to learn what next.

Fat Boy Burgers at Publika

Posted on August 3, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We finally tried Fat Boy Burgers at Publika after all the raving one weekend. We'd seen it a few times and it was always full but finally, we got a seat. It's a burger bar, very American and full of young kids. College.......click to learn what next.

Camp 5 at One Utama

Posted on August 2, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We love going to Camp 5 at One Utama - it is a GREAT activity rock climbing and even as a spectator, it is an enjoyable sport. Plus they have a nice cafe and a boulder for kids to play. Something for everyone,.......click to learn what next.

Reseller Hosting

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

From the moment this blog was born, it has been hosted through an American web hosting company. I pay a few hundred more but I think it's worth every penny for peace of mind. In fact, the Hubs didn't even allow me to.......click to learn what next.

Electronic Toys for Kids

Posted on August 1, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am personally not a fan of electronic toys for kids. They have their benefits for sure but I'm inclined to going back to basics. Kids need to talk to you, to people, not to machines. They need to develop socio-emotional skills. Personal.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Birthday Party

Posted on August 1, 2012July 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I was planning to host a birthday party for T2 since for her first and second birthday, we only had home birthdays but when I spoke to her about it, she said she didn't want one! She said that if she.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, T2!!!

Posted on July 31, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Time has flown by and T2 is 3 today!!! Wasn't it just yesterday when we had T1's 5th birthday bash and T2 was that little tiny monkey at her party? T2 has come a long, long way. From a baby who was diagnosed.......click to learn what next.

Bouncy Castle at Jarrod and Rawlins Damansara Heights

Posted on July 30, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that there is a bouncy castle at Jarrod and Rawlins at their Damansara Heights branch? Yeah, my kids are so funny. Whilst trying to fight my way out of traffic the other day, I got tangled in a few dead.......click to learn what next.

Malaysian Olympic Costume

Posted on July 30, 2012July 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Oh. My. God. This is stale news but what were they thinking??? For once, can we just not make a fool of ourselves on the world stage??? Who was the designer? Who approved this? Yes, fashion and design is subjective but I promise.......click to learn what next.