A Mother's Monologue

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

Vegetable Pasta for Kids

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

In the past, I have always cooked pasta with either fish, chicken, meat or anchovies. Most of the people I know stick to the pasta basics such as bolognese and carbonara and perhaps one or two other staples such as chicken mushroom, lasagna.......click to learn what next.

A Daily Dose of Vegetables

Posted on June 26, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many Malaysians do not get their five a day and certainly do not eat near enough fruit and vegetables daily. I was one such person but you would be amazed how good you will feel if you did indeed add the required minimum.......click to learn what next.

Sisters, Sister and Sisters………..

Posted on June 25, 2012June 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last night at the dinner table, the three of us (T1, T2 and me; the Hubs never gets home early enough to have dinner with us!), had our usual dinner and I was ever so pleased that T2 was eating her vegetables. If.......click to learn what next.

Swimming at School

Posted on June 25, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My little fish, T1, swims at school 3 times per week out of choice. She has one compulsory lesson of swimming during school hours because swimming is an essential skill the school feels every child must have. But T1 loves swimming so much.......click to learn what next.