A Mother's Monologue

Leather Dyeing Branded Bags

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have a few designer bags that are very functional but I no longer use them because they all don't have a closed zip and with crime these days, I no longer feel safe carrying them. I told the Hubs that I wanted to take them to the.......click to learn what next.

Should I get a Driver???

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Due to the increasing crime rate in KL and shopping malls, I'm wondering if I should get a driver. However, I would only need a driver when I'm out with the kids really as when I'm alone, I'm quite S.T.R.O.N.G. (haha). OK, perhaps I should clarify. I have.......click to learn what next.

Giving great presentations

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I was in charge of designing presentations and then presenting them. This involved a lot of research and then designing powerpoint presentations with appropriate imagery and music and accompanying text to make an impact. One thing I learnt in giving presentations was to always check.......click to learn what next.

Moving from the Blackberry to the iPhone

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. I don't know why I didn't do this YEARS ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Several years ago, I got the Blackberry because I thought it was the serious phone for work and the iPhone was the entertainment phone, and being the serious Country Director that I am, Blackberry was the way.......click to learn what next.

Blackberry Playbook

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have a Blackberry Playbook? I know a few bloggers who got a free Blackberry Playbook and damn, I'm not one of them! Blek. If you do have a Blackberry Playbook, do you know of their latest blackberry playbook accessories? Yeah, it's just like walking.......click to learn what next.

Moving at Lightning Speed

Posted on June 29, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes I amaze myself. I've already mentioned how lazy I am and how I could sleep for a week any time but on the other end of the spectrum, I can also whiz around at lightning speed. This usually happens when I have to and when I have.......click to learn what next.

Buying Supplements Online

Posted on June 29, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In this day and age, more and more people are resorting to online shopping so why not for their supplements as well? In America, online shopping began many years ago but here in Asia, still people are cautious but really, there are ways around that and if you.......click to learn what next.

The Great Big Rush

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm always rushing. ALWAYS!!! I usually plan my weeks and that is just to keep me in control and sane but I fool myself for every single day, there is something that will throw my plans out of whack. But that's OK! As long as you are aware.......click to learn what next.

Buying a Doof Bean Bag

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've promised T1 and T2 that I'd get them a Doof bean bag because they want to play in/with one and since they are bright and colourful and fun, I said OK. I'm not sure where we'd put it though for the lack of space, maybe on the.......click to learn what next.

Creating a Beautiful Pin Board

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It has always been on my To Do List to create a beautiful pin board for myself but time has always pushed it back down the list and realistically, I thought it'd happen when I become a Grandma. Seriously, just like all the other wonderful projects that I.......click to learn what next.

Comfortable Bicycle Seats

Posted on June 29, 2012October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever sat on a bike and then not walk for days because your groin and butt was just too sore? I have and it isn't a pleasant experience because if you were out in public, people would automatically assume that you've been accidentally bumped by a.......click to learn what next.

Fearless Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Fearless kids are kids with guts and balls of steel. I have a fearless kid. Her name is T2. She jumps from heights that she isn't supposed to. She walks on bars that are high and she does foolish stunts that she isn't supposed to. Needless to say,.......click to learn what next.

Science Experiments for Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My T1 is crazy about science experiments. She has a whole book about them - Science Experiments for Kids. She always says that her 3 favourite things apart from family all start with S - Swimming, Science and School. Phew. Thank goodness, it wasn't sweets. Or worse, sex........click to learn what next.

Opening a Surprise!!!

Posted on June 28, 2012June 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One day, I returned home with a big surprise for the kids. It got them so excited that they wanted to eat immediately although it wasn't yet meal time. Clock back to find out what the big surprise was???!!!

Banana Fritters at the Istana Hotel

Posted on June 27, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Despite it not being a very good choice of food, sometimes we have to live a little. I am a big fan of banana fritters and the one I usually eat is from the Club (although there must be better places to eat banana fritters!). However, when I.......click to learn what next.