A Mother's Monologue

Year 3 International School Essay

Posted on June 24, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What is the standard of a Year 3 International School essay of an almost 8 year old? I have no idea. But this is what T1 was producing at the start of the year this year. Her writing is atrocious and her work.......click to learn what next.

Sashimi for Babies

Posted on June 23, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have babies who love sashimi? Sashimi for babies 101 coming up. If you do not want to spend oodles of money investing in top grade sashimi (several portions at that per time because my baby loves sashimi so much.......click to learn what next.

Small business liability insurance

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you had a small business, would you invest in a small business liability insurance? I certainly would. You never know when you will need it! Small businesses tend to suffer the fate of poor cash flow and get bullied by the big.......click to learn what next.

How to Make Me Angry

Posted on June 22, 2012June 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I called Pantai Hospital to speak to a radiologist. I couldn't get a radiologist onto the phone. I tried getting another radiologist at the same hospital but couldn't get through the gate keepers. So I asked if I could make an appointment.......click to learn what next.

Doing Background Checks

Posted on June 22, 2012June 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many people take for granted that they will not be checked as most of the time, people just cannot be bothered to do any background checks for prospective employees, but I am one such person who WILL perform a background check and will.......click to learn what next.

Marche at The Curve by Movenpick

Posted on June 22, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It's been a long time since I stepped into Marche as I don't head out that area very often but the other day, I decided to have a steak for dinner. I know, not exactly the best place to have a steak but.......click to learn what next.

Melrose Almond Spread

Posted on June 21, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It is amazing how much peanut butter my family consumes. We eat the Skippy Peanut Butter (both Chunky and Creamy) and all four of us devour it like crazy. The cost of one jar is about RM15 plus and it goes within a.......click to learn what next.

Playing Mommy

Posted on June 19, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Already at 2.5 years old, I can tell that T2 will be a great Mommy. Here, she took her baby in a sling all around town visiting places (the train station, the hotel, the school, the supermarket, the temple, the Nana's house, the.......click to learn what next.

Tips for Karaoke-ing at Red Box

Posted on June 19, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After having been to Red Box at several locations several times, I will offer you some tips for karaoke-ing at Red Box. I must say that if you want to have a good croaking night out, please book in advance and make yourselves.......click to learn what next.

The Growing Up Home

Posted on June 18, 2012June 18, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

When my Dad sold the house that we grew up in in Cheras (down the road from Garden International School then), I felt very sad. I was in England then and they had just gotten a divorce so the house I suppose brought.......click to learn what next.

Holidays at home in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on June 17, 2012June 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This last school holiday saw us staying at home and chilling out. We had no plans to go away on any holidays as the Hubs was just too busy at work. Guess who got to have the kids 24/7 at home for 2.......click to learn what next.

Family Wedding

Posted on June 17, 2012June 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I love weddings. Have I told you how much I love weddings? Some weddings are boring (when you know nobody and nobody makes any effort to talk to you) but most weddings are an opportunity to catch up with relatives and old friends.......click to learn what next.

Happy Father’s Day to ALL Dads out there!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Every single day, the girls and I, we give thanks to the Hubs as we know we have a Daddy and a Hubby of one in ten thousand million (that is 10 billion, by the way). Really! But today, we want to acknowledge.......click to learn what next.

Buying Baby Shower Gifts

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, I contemplated organising a baby shower for a friend who so deserved a grand baby shower but due to my own crazy schedule, I had to grit my teeth and gave it a miss. I consoled myself by saying I will.......click to learn what next.

Eating BAD food

Posted on June 15, 2012June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We are working towards a healthier lifestyle because health to us is everything as without health, what is the point of life and money? Agree? However, majority of Malaysians are uneducated when it comes to eating healthy!!! I have really taken a serious.......click to learn what next.