Best steam cleaners

Posted on December 11, 2009August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

On the day I bought our Karcher hoover, I had decided that my next household purchase would certainly be a steam cleaner. Steam cleaners are great for removing stubborn stains at one shoot and sterilises your entire household super clean. What more, you can even steam clean your.......click to learn what next.

Travelling on a road trip

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am so excited that friends of mine will be coming soon to stay with me from Singapore and then heading off to Thailand. It's been a long time since we've had any guests stay with us so I'm a little rusty in entertaining and playing host but.......click to learn what next.

A most special Xmas gift

Posted on December 11, 2009November 10, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Some years ago, Tee presented to her Nana a coffee mug which had her photos on it. In fact, I used it just today when I was there and Tee was so proud that her face was plastered all over the mug. It's a really nice gift. I.......click to learn what next.

Great Anti virus software

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I met up for the first time with some Moms from Tee's new school that she will be attending next year. It was an interesting affair to note how 'kiasu' (paranoid) some moms are about their children's academic progress. One lovely Mom however, was asking us where.......click to learn what next.

Winter in New York

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Our dearest Godpa Dave might be joining us in KL for Christmas as he was complaining last week that he hadn't had a chance to shop for some new furnace filters thus since he has 2 weeks off for Christmas, what better way than to spend it with.......click to learn what next.

Listing my blog on web directories

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I just wish someone would list my blog on a web directory so people can find me easily. I would do it myself except that I not only not know how but I do not have the time to find out how. *sigh* It's like a chicken and.......click to learn what next.

Getting rid of noticable pimples

Posted on December 7, 2009December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee: Daddy! You have some pimples on your face!! Daddy looks into the mirror. Daddy: Hmm....why do you think I have pimples, Tee? Tee: Because your face is dirty? Daddy: Because I am always stressed! Tee: Why are you stressed? Daddy: Because I come home everyday to FOUR.......click to learn what next.

Upgrading your computer

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I haven't told you, have I, that my dearest husband has upgraded my work hardware at home. Yes, he's bought me a new mini server so all the computers and laptops in the house are linked through the server and we can all share files. Since we have.......click to learn what next.

New laptop for Christmas?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I bloody wish! I've told the Hubs that I would like an Apple for my next laptop, not that I need one yet since my trusty Dell has been going strong despite much abuse over the last 5 years. Thankfully, the Hubs picked out a high spec'd laptop.......click to learn what next.

Submitting resumes

Posted on November 30, 2009November 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

In the past, some of my friends and relatives have asked me to write or fine tune their resumes and write them references which I have been very happy to do. I am also proud to say that every single candidate obtained the job that they had wanted.......click to learn what next.

Fitness Concept Treadmill

Posted on November 28, 2009November 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've been trying very hard to get on my treadmill every moment after T2 falls asleep but it's only happened twice so far because for some reason, if I'm not sleeping with her, she wakes up after a bit. *sigh* 2 weeks ago, my treadmill died on me........click to learn what next.

Designing corporate gifts

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When I was working in the corporate world, I always dreamt of becoming a designer of business gifts because many of the available products in town were simply cheesy, boring or just cheaply made. We always had to remain within a budget but within that budget, we could.......click to learn what next.

Natural skincare workshop

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Hear ye ladies! If you have 2.5 hours this Saturday and would love to spend some time luxuriating in some natural products and learning from an International skin care specialist how to take really good care of your beautiful skin, check this out. For only RM80, you will.......click to learn what next.

Booking a caravan in New Zealand

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One day, perhaps when we've done the more happening places of the world, we would like to tour New Zealand in a caravan. New Zealand is a great place for a caravan trip because of its vast area of green fields and scenic views. Watching thousands and thousands.......click to learn what next.

Lousy laptops

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you're ever looking for some laptops, never buy a Fujitsu laptop. Not in Malaysia anyway. I'll tell you why. A friend of ours, had a new laptop and has had so much problems with it that today, he will be off to the factory to burn it.......click to learn what next.

Online shopping in KL

Posted on November 17, 2009November 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So whilst I'm dreaming of my Christmas wish list, I found something else I'd like to add. Guess who's come online, guys? The first plus sized retailer in Malaysia has finally done it - welcome Ms Read!!! Honestly, I am so grateful to Ms Read for stocking clothes.......click to learn what next.

Renewing car insurance

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, the Hubs told me that in actual fact, T2's car seat should be located at the back seat because the car has air bags that cannot be uninstalled. What? Then why has he put her car seat in front? Oh, because it's more convenient for me. But.......click to learn what next.

Back to Orlando we go

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Not now, but one day....in 3-4 years time perhaps. This is because Tee remembers her trip there very clearly and always asks to go back and she even says that T2 needs to go as well! Such sisterly love. She remembers the It's a Small World ride, which.......click to learn what next.

Best Cuban cigars

Posted on October 23, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Every time we travel, we're bound to buy Tok-Tok some duty free Cuban cigars as those are his favourite. They're very expensive, cigars. And they absolutely stink! I cannot stand them but what to do? Tok-Tok and Nana are always smoking together setting such bad examples to their.......click to learn what next.

Missing Apple I-pods

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We had two units in the house and now we have none. We have so much stuff in this apartment that it is impossible finding anything! Tee used to love the ipod as she listened to her own songs. Of late, she's asked me to teach her more.......click to learn what next.

Best wrinkle cream

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Is there really one??? I know that La Mer is the only cream that repairs my dry patches but according to VonVon, La Prairie is the ultimate. I am curious! But there is no way I'll be spending any money on creams right now, not even the best.......click to learn what next.

Utilities man search

Posted on October 23, 2009October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, my mom is waiting to find a good plumber at her office (and we're waiting for her to be done with that so we can go shopping together) because she has had a plumbing problem for the longest time that till this day still cannot be.......click to learn what next.

Flooring for my new business

Posted on October 23, 2009October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'll bet everyone is curious as hell as to what I have in mind for a new business. Truth be told, I don't even know. I just know that I want to have a physical shop or cafe in a certain location so whilst I waste time and.......click to learn what next.

Good options for kitchen sinks

Posted on October 23, 2009October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Although I'm no domestic Goddess, I usually dream that I am the epitome of all things household. Much more so than Martha Stewart. When we renovated our kitchen, I had so much fun looking for the perfect sink. You need one ideally with 3 sinks, one for dumping.......click to learn what next.

Good quality taps

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I must give it to my helper. She is darn good at polishing those Hansgrohe taps in my bathroom. Even when we didn't have a helper, I'd never seen my taps so shiny in my entire life in this home. But I'm lousy at housework. I was BORN.......click to learn what next.

G5 cellulite machine

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I measured my hips this week and my, oh my!! I am pleased to announce that I have lost 1.5 inches (REALLY!!!) since T2 was born. That was exactly 11 weeks ago. My ass is still how you recognise me from the back, of course, but 1.5 inches?!.......click to learn what next.

Second wedding and honeymoon

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs wants to get married again one day when the girls are bigger and have a second honeymoon after all the hard work we are going through right now with them. Yes, once they are done with their education, we are going to look up some vegas.......click to learn what next.

The price of Creme de la Mer in KL

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

10 years ago when this magical cream came to KL (not that I even wear creams!!!), I had to buy it just because I was itchy to find out what the big deal was and since MADONNA used it and swore by it.....so out I went. I could.......click to learn what next.

Taking fat burners

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I think my fat burning has been happening by default through breastfeeding because I swear I am always hungry and eating like a big fat pig but I am still losing weight!!! I have a friend who is a Doctor though who breastfed but she still took some.......click to learn what next.

Filtering your water features

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I was at a friend's place yesterday and they have a neighbour who had made this fancy water feature cascading down from top level to mid level to lower level, like a waterfall. Unfortunately, due to bad construction, this water feature doesn't work very well so now they.......click to learn what next.