The world’s most beautiful tiffin carrier

Posted on July 8, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I fell in love with this instantly and T1 is wondering what the big fuss is all about. Has anyone seen this? I want this!!! I have a thing about tiffin carriers. I currently have one in blue China. Hey, maybe I should start a collection of tiffin.......click to learn what next.

FINAL SALE

Posted on July 7, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I have had just about enough. We will pay you to take them. Let the bidding begin!

The Hair Band Shop

Posted on July 5, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, I leave the girls with the Hubs and go out for a breather. Every Mom needs that! It's easy for the Hubs because they are generally well behaved with him around and he doesn't give a toss about the finer details in raising children. One day when.......click to learn what next.

Mommy and Baby Day

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

With T1, I had LOADS of Mommy and Baby Days but with T2, hardly any. Poor T2......... Nevertheless, she is still luckier than many, many other kids so she has nothing to complain about. Last week, I brought her out to One Utama for a mission and together,.......click to learn what next.

Chicken Chops with Lemon Drops!

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

The following is T1's English writing at school - Year 3 British/International Syllabus. She has written it entirely herself. Set - Living Room Daniel: What's for dinner? Mum: Chicken Chops and Lemon Drops! Daniel: Lemon drops, what's that? Where are we going to have it? Mum and Dad:.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Writing Alphabets

Posted on July 2, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Thanks to my Nanny, T2 can now write her alphabets, not that it matters because she would have learnt it one fine day anyway. But it's still a nice thing to WOW her with as she gets ever so excited every time she writes an alphabet or draws.......click to learn what next.

Ferragamo at Pavilion

Posted on July 1, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know how when you enter some branded stores in KL and if you're not dressed to the nines with your 3 carat diamond ring on, and if the store employees don't know who you are, you might just get snubbed or ignored? Well, that didn't happen.......click to learn what next.

English Standard at T1’s School

Posted on June 30, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I do think that the standard of English at T1's school is sufficient (to my standard) although I have nothing to compare with. I'm assuming they do the same stuff at the other British schools??? Anyone??? This was a piece that the kids had to read, understand and.......click to learn what next.

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.

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 and other tomato based pastas........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 of fruit and veg into.......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 you knew her before, she.......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 that she has made me.......click to learn what next.

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 so messy that if I.......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 that she can eat all.......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 boys into paying for things.......click to learn what next.