Cool speakers

Posted on July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you guys seen the cool altec lansing speakers? They come as small as smaller than your fist! Thus you can slip it into your pocket and then connect it to your iPhone or iPod or whatever to BLAST it whilst you need to - at a picnic,.......click to learn what next.

Selling Stuff Online

Posted on July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time I've considered giving up my job. The Hubs hates me working because when I work, everything slips. There is so much to do at home, just caring for the kids is already a full time job. So you can imagine, we cannot have everything -.......click to learn what next.

Diamond Ring Re-setting

Posted on July 22, 2012June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I need to resize my diamond ring but cannot find a place that would do it. The last time I re-sized my smaller diamond ring, I did it through a friend's contact, a wholesaler who flew the rock back to Hong Kong to get it re-sized. It was.......click to learn what next.

Anmum Essentials for great things to happen

Posted on July 12, 2012September 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember how I’ve been advocating a growing up milk with no added sugars? If you decide to feed your child a growing up milk formula, then certainly choose one without any added sugars. I have recently learnt that not only does Anmum Essentials come with no.......click to learn what next.

Trebimbi Dining Set in KL

Posted on July 12, 2012July 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember the surprise that the kids got at the end of last month??? It was a Trebimbi Dining Set in KL, yes, right in KL! It has arrived! What IS a Trebimbi Dining Set? Sorry, it is actually the Trebimbi Collection. My bad. *blank look* It.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Freak

Posted on July 9, 2012August 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My brother has a hobby and that is playing the guitar. Or should I say..........he collects guitars! Heh. He doesn't just get those cheap guitars either! For someone who isn't Van Halen, I reckon one should get a beginner's guitar such as the Hohner Guitars, don't you think?.......click to learn what next.

Merkur Safety Razor

Posted on July 9, 2012July 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sooooooooooo.........what do you women do about your armpit hairs??? Do you shave them? Do you pluck them? Do you go for laser treatments? Do you go for waxing? Or do you leave them be ala the Italian babes? I know that many of the ladies in cold countries.......click to learn what next.

Kids playing with Stanchions

Posted on July 9, 2012July 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you noticed how kids just love playing with stanchions? What the heck is a stanchion, you may ask? It's those portable barriers that you see at banks, hotels and shopping malls to keep people in line or keep people beyond a certain barrier? Yeah, those posts with.......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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 call up all references to.......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 make it up to her.......click to learn what next.

Home brewing kit

Posted on June 15, 2012June 10, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Coffee is a big part of our lives and although we are on this towards a healthier lifestyle journey, I do wonder if the Hubs and I would ever kick the coffee. Heck, the both of us have been dreaming of owning our own coffee machine since forever.......click to learn what next.

New Dining Table

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We need a new dining table because the one we currently have isn't even ours! My goodness, it was given to me by my ex-boss! Bless him. I've been thinking, should I get a modern contemporary dining table or one of those rustic dining room tables? I heard.......click to learn what next.

Plasma TV Stand

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

We've been contemplating a new iMac for T1 of late but we just don't have the space for it yet. The Hubs said that if we can sell our current HP desktop, then we'd be able to get the iMac. Anyone interested in a HP desktop??? High spec.......click to learn what next.

New foam pad for couch

Posted on June 15, 2012November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Our living room couch is 10 years old. OLD!!! It's still in very good condition because of the amazing non-spill waterproof fabric (thanks, Aunnie Teh) but I've been thinking if I should replace the foam pad or buy a new couch altogether. A new couch could cost up.......click to learn what next.

Outdoor Gazebo Fan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How I wish my Mom had an outdoor gazebo fan because it is so hot in Malaysia that it is just not worth being there at all. Can you imagine, without an outdoor gazebo fan, I could be naked and still sweat like there's no tomorrow! I am.......click to learn what next.

Owning Property Abroad

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

Last year, my Doctor friend and I had an idea to buy a property together abroad and we chose London because we'd both studied there but both our husbands were, HANG ON!!! It was really an excuse for us to go to London to shop on the pre-text.......click to learn what next.

Christmas Lights on SALE?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am a planner. It doesn't matter if things don't go to plan, but I like to plan anyway. I'm used to having dynamic plans that are always moving because that is just the way business is. So although we're now in May, almost June, I'm already thinking.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Addicts Sale

Posted on May 27, 2012August 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My brother is a professional guitarist wannabe. To be honest, I have not heard him play but I know he has bought a lot of expensive guitar equipment, like T1 tells me he has 3 very expensive guitars hiding under his bed. He also has an amplifier? A.......click to learn what next.

Trudy and Teddy at Pavilion

Posted on May 18, 2012May 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We attended the launch of a new store recently at The Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur’s most successful shopping mall, called Trudy and Teddy. I’m not sure if Trudy and Teddy are names of kids, teddy bears or the owners but anyway, it’s a store filled with purity and innocence........click to learn what next.

Affordable Sieves

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What kind of sieves do you use when you cook pasta? When else do you use a sieve? When washing vegetables? Do you use a plastic sieve or a metal sieve? We have both at home and I tend to like the plastic ones better but I guess.......click to learn what next.

Finding Stone Sinks

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Having an eye for detail being trained as an architect, I naturally am extremely particular when it comes to good design. It doesn't show in my own home though because this was just an interim project that the kids are now thrashing and we felt that there really.......click to learn what next.

Saving MONEY

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Saving money for me is almost as hard as not putting chocolate into my mouth. *gulp* Money is made to be spent, isn't it? *bats eyelids* Well, only if you want to be in big trouble one day. We should always save money because you never know when.......click to learn what next.

Success in weight loss

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Success in weight loss first and foremost comes with the mind. If you're not ready, all the diets and exercise and worse, drugs in the world won't work. Trust me, I've tried them all. It starts with the mind. If you really want to do it, you will.......click to learn what next.