I should make Tee a Hawaiian hula-hula skirt

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After reading about What to Do in Kauai on the Kauai Travel Blog, I suddenly feel like making a Hawaiian hula-hula skirt for Tee. Do you remember those? We used to make them from Rafia string. It seems like every school girl had one, whether it was to.......click to learn what next.

Where to find the ceiling fan you are looking for

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we first moved in here, we were looking for a very specific type of ceiling fan but all we had to choose from were the Panasonics and Nationals and not many options at all. Many people don't realise what they can get in terms of ceiling fans........click to learn what next.

Our honeymoon in Paris

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

September 2001 - we literally flew out to Charles de Gaulle international airport three days after our splendid wedding, even before our overseas guests had left sunny Malaysia. My family had the wonderful task of entertaining them. They thoroughly enjoyed it. Really. And we thoroughly enjoyed Paris! The.......click to learn what next.

Get quick loan money

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I preach how important it is to save but I'm not very good at saving. I'm convinced this is a hard habit to break, my non-saving habits, but unless one is taught from early on, the importance of saving, it is very hard to learn how to be.......click to learn what next.

Unique wedding favours

Posted on November 10, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For my wedding, my mother had hand sewn over two hundred miniature teddy bears with guests names on them and the only costs we had to bear was the cost of fabric, teddy bear filling, cross-stitch thread and sequins (for the eyes). It was an arduous task of.......click to learn what next.

You could be the next Steven Spielberg!

Posted on November 10, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Or the next Michael Moore. That's right. Submitting your videos taken from your reliable handycam could be the first step to getting your talent noticed. Just imagine if your work got used by National Geographic or Steven Spielberg himself. That would mean cinematography is in your blood! You've.......click to learn what next.

We found some antique coins in the old mansion

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My playboy grandfather was from Teluk Intan (Teluk Anson then). He used to live in a big, black mansion but after he died, the mansion housed his many sisters, most of whom were unmarried. Spooky huh? The mansion sure was!!! There is also a road in Teluk Intan.......click to learn what next.

Xbox skins – only for individualists

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you want to stand out. If you want to show your personality. If you aren't afraid to speak your mind. Do you know what the hell an Xbox skin is? It sounds so technical, doesn't it? Xbox skins is a very, very finely shaved sticker that comes.......click to learn what next.

When applying for credit cards

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you're planning to apply for a new credit card and happen to be a sports fan, be sure to apply for a Sports Credit Card Low APR one because it will give you the extra benefits with special priviledges to watch sports events and further discounts as.......click to learn what next.

Working with Databases

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In order to run a business succesfully, you need to have an organised database of very specific target market groups. I have TONS of databases collected from my business days but they are all just sitting there collecting cobwebs. I never knew I was going to be this.......click to learn what next.

Doing the dishes

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs does that every night. This is because I am short and can barely reach the taps thus if I stood too long at the kitchen sink, my back gives way and this becomes an even bigger problem for the Hubs. He has to hear me whinge.......click to learn what next.

Flying off to space

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has a friend who's an astronaut (and he reminds me to tell you, a REAL one) AND.........HE will be flying off to space from the launch pad in the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, next April. He has invited the Hubs to watch him take off and.......click to learn what next.

My mom wants to stay at a retirement village when she is old

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Despite the fact that I'd love for her to live with us when she does get old! She says she wants her privacy and doesn't want to step on anyone's toes. As if! Anyway, it is my goal to change her mind that she lives with one of.......click to learn what next.

How can I do more shopping?

Posted on November 7, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Since I love shopping so much, No Fax Payday Loans would serve me perfectly. It's like having a larger credit card with a smaller interest. It's more flexible and it is so easy to apply for. Fast. Just the way I like things done. Well, just as long.......click to learn what next.

The appeal of Hawaii

Posted on November 7, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I've always wanted to visit Hawaii not only for reasons of childhood reminiscense (who can forget Hawaii-Five-0 and Fantasy Island?) but somehow, imagery of exotic Hawaiian girls makes me feel like I can start resembling one. How I wish! Hawaii (from friends) always gives me the notion of.......click to learn what next.

Calling you with a voice!

Posted on November 7, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Can you sing? Can you REALLY sing? Can you more than sing? Can you make music? OK. Has more than a five hundred people commented very positively about your singing? If yes, then you're close to being like my twelve year old cousin who can sing like Alicia.......click to learn what next.

Always, ALWAYS back up your work!

Posted on November 6, 2007November 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

If you don't take that advice, you're shooting yourself in the face. And worst, if you're a small business and don't do back ups, you're really asking for a suicidal explosion. Take that from me. Whilst I have never lost my work before, I personally know of people.......click to learn what next.

Networking is everything – how to network?

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

We all know how important networking is. If you don't, then pray tell, tell us how you've succeeded without it. Any business owner of any scale HAS TO NETWORK. No kidding. Knowing your stuff and having a great product is not enough today. Who you know matters. And.......click to learn what next.

Comparing prices software

Posted on November 4, 2007November 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is an amazing software! Whenever I am to buy something, especially an electronic item or a computer peripherial, or anything that costs a little bit more money, I usually do a bit of research on it so I become an informed buyer. But now, I found a.......click to learn what next.

We need some new watches

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Several years ago before Tee came along and I was earning an income, I bought the Hubs a Bell and Ross watch for his birthday. The next watch I will get him, now that I have started making an income *wink*, will be a Vacheron Constantin watch. I.......click to learn what next.

Fresh or silk flowers?

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Just as long as they're not plastic, I'm cool. My mother used to be a florist and was trained by the very famous gay florist, Ken Khoo, in the late 80s so we know quite a bit about flowers. She knows where to get the cheapest flowers (fresh.......click to learn what next.

My healthy ailments

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I suffer from asthma and am pre-diabetic. Apart from that, I have extremely poor blood circulation problems and suffer from aches and pains almost everyday. I have weak joints that hurt and my sinuses attack me every now and then till my head feels like exploding. Many people.......click to learn what next.

Gambling in my blood

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a student in England, my friends and I used to stay up right through 7am playing cards with money. What did we do when classes started at 9am? Well, the good ones crawled in and crashed immediately after lectures and the bad ones went straight.......click to learn what next.

Being a remiscier

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As much as I'd love to be one, I just don't understand numbers. Twenty years ago, my mother took trading lessons after a string of several professions but many people doubted her (my first stepfather included, to whom she was married to then) and even told her she.......click to learn what next.

Don’t let a hotel ruin your holiday

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In the past, we used to call to book our holiday hotels but now, the internet has made things so much more convenient. You can do all your research online and book your hotel anytime of the day or night. Orlando, the entertainment capital of the world, kid's.......click to learn what next.

Christmas is coming, time to shop!

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I always find that the best gifts for me are custom photo gifts or ones that have been carefully planned and purchased, or hand-made gifts! If I could have my way, those are the only gifts that I'd be giving to all my loved ones. They are not.......click to learn what next.

A view into the Atlantic Ocean

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I am awakened by the sounds of birds chirping early Sunday morning so I roll out of my fluffy divan bed for a long stretch. The first thing I do every morning is draw open the blinds to allow the stream of sunlight into the bedroom. Then I.......click to learn what next.

A big house versus a small house

Posted on November 3, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs, after living half his life in the United States, has always been anti maids. For this reason, he insists that we have a small house instead of a big house because we'd have to do the cleaning ourselves. I think that if you don't have a.......click to learn what next.

Getting my next degree

Posted on November 3, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have an architecture degree which I'm putting to no use although if I had to do it all over, I would still study architecture. Just because I felt that the Bartlett gave me the best form of education I could possibly have had from all those tears.......click to learn what next.

How to make a gorgeous pie

Posted on November 2, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Go look in your recipe book or find one on the internet! Who needs to make one when you can get Pies delivered to your kitchen??? Just check out these yummy looking pies?! Tee and I love pies. Of almost any sort. The chicken pie that mom makes.......click to learn what next.