Shoe Eye Candy

Posted on July 25, 2011July 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

JENG-JENG-JENG!!! Last year, when Charles & Keith were on sale, I decided to buy my cousins in Australia some shoes. Check out the loot I got them, which I then posted (and I think postage cost me more than the shoes? Argh! I cannot remember now, but all.......click to learn what next.

Chek Hup 3-in-1 Ipoh White Coffee

Posted on July 18, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We don't usually buy 3-in-1 coffees but when my good friend (the same sexy one from Ipoh who brought me bean sprouts!) brought me this coffee and told me it was known to be the best, curiosity got the better of me and I started paying attention to.......click to learn what next.

Royce in Bangsar Village

Posted on July 16, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I was first introduced to Royce by my BEST Japanese friend and LOVED it, so when I saw the ROYCE store being constructed at BV, I went into spins of delirious joy! Imagine all the Royce chocolates I could consume! Mmmm..........melt in your mouth Japanese chocolates. And as.......click to learn what next.

Baby and Beyond Clinic

Posted on July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is the Baby and Beyond Pediatricians Clinic at Bangsar Village 2. . It has been my dream to have a separate playroom solely dedicated for play. It doesn't have to be a big room but it is has to be conducive to play. I have always wondered.......click to learn what next.

Registering a Sdn Bhd with EPF

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

To assist those of you who need to register a company file with EPF and save money on company secretarial fees, this is how you do it. The company secretarial fees vary, some charge between RM900-1500 just to do the legwork for you. Some will bundle it as.......click to learn what next.

The Coffee Club in Perth

Posted on June 23, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A great FATTENING place to hang out in Perth is THE COFFEE CLUB. The branch we went to was owned by some Chinese people and were doing very well. I loved it!!! And I'll show you why. Fabulous coffee. Not like SBX, nor CB.....ten times better. . Fabulous.......click to learn what next.

Pantai Hospital’s marketing strategy

Posted on June 20, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Firstly, I'm pleased to announce that we haven't had to set foot into any hospital for an overnight stay this year. And it's JUNE!!! It's JUNE, people!!! And we made it through without any hospitalisation!!! Please, Murphy's Law, don't come knocking on me now. I take back everything.......click to learn what next.

Favourite Tai Chow in Bangsar

Posted on June 17, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I love rice. Period. And that is real bad because rice is one of the most fattening food. Sure, I can eat brown rice, Basmati rice, which we do at home......but it really isn't the same with Chinese food, y'know??? So when I need a white rice fix,.......click to learn what next.

Professional Collector

Posted on June 11, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you collect anything? In my ancient past, I used to collect chocolate, stamps, lingerie, boyfriends, books...........but more recently, junk. Oh, and fat. Yes, in my belly, where else?! And from then to now, I have really resolved to DE-CLUTTER. So you can imagine my flabbergasted face when.......click to learn what next.

Pusey’s Puffs from Perth

Posted on June 10, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Perth, thanks to Colin (the Associate Woman), I got to try some GORGEOUS melt in your mouth puffs......I swear, I could just put my hand into robotic motion to pick them up and pop them into my mouth ALL DAY. It is the PERFECT.......click to learn what next.

Raju’s Banana Leaf Rice

Posted on June 6, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Never fails to satisfy my tummy no matter what anyone else says, and lately, even T2 has been known to love it. My baby can eat Raju's banana leaf curry rice, yo! Even gravy with chilli padi simmered within it. We are currently in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, and.......click to learn what next.

Corica Apple Strudel from Perth

Posted on June 1, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Corica Apple Strudel from Perth is a very famous apple strudel that Malaysians buy and bring home to KL. Was it THAT good? We had to try and see..... Unfortunately, I was so busy that I didn't get to try it fresh out of the oven so when.......click to learn what next.

We watched Justin Bieber LIVE in Kuala Lumpur!!!

Posted on May 3, 2011May 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We watched Justin Bieber live in Kuala Lumpur.....yes. In the first place, let me tell you, that for the longest time, I could not stand Justin Bieber. He was a kid I had utterly no interest in at all. And I love kids. Even big ones. But T1.......click to learn what next.

The ORIGINAL Cuddledry Apron Towel

Posted on May 2, 2011May 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day after school, my security guard tapped on my car window to hand me this box that contained the original Cuddledry apron towel. T1 was excited (it takes so little to excite kids, don't you think?) and wanted to open it straight away! What in the world.......click to learn what next.

Chanel Boutique in Bangkok Airport

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have readers reminding me that I haven't yet completed my 12 point post on my Bangkok trip, in particular one who wanted to hear about the Chanel post. Oops! Here you go then.... Don't expect lots of photos of beautiful Chanel bags because I spent more than.......click to learn what next.

The best Illy Coffee in KL

Posted on April 21, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has got to be at Fukuhara, Ampang. Justin, the owner, was from New York and understands first class service and quality coffee. He gave us Papa Illy, Mama Illy and Baby Illy (which was actually a Babycino that T1 loved). T2? She shared the marshmallows with T1. Love.......click to learn what next.

Swimming at The Club, Bukit Utama

Posted on April 19, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every kid in KL must go to this swimming pool at least once. It belongs to the British International School Kuala Lumpur but the pool is open to the public during the weekends. I'm not sure about the week days? Call BISKL to check. The pool has....... A.......click to learn what next.

Servicing Corporate Clients

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I just don't get it. Is our service industry in Malaysia that bad?! 10 years ago, I worked in the corporate world and offered first class service to my clients. Whatever I agreed to, I delivered. Even if it meant me not having breakfast, lunch, dinner and staying.......click to learn what next.

Durian season has started!!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every Friday, Nana buys ME some lovely durians from Hock Choons - YAY! RM100 for 2-3 durians *gulp* But oh, sooooooooooooo goooooooood! T2 came along one day and whilst waiting for the durian man to cut open our durians, I asked her to SMILE! And what does she.......click to learn what next.

Basil Thai Restaurant in Bangsar Village 1

Posted on April 18, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't play-play.....my baby can eat Thai food, I kid you not. I don't know how true it is that what you eat during your pregnancy trickles down to baby but I sure had LOTS of spicy food when I was pregnant with T2. And now she can eat.......click to learn what next.

Sakae Sushi in Bangsar Village

Posted on April 13, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 likes Sakae Sushi because they have this children's gimmick where you can eat from a train, plane or hovercraft. It is a good bento meal provided she finishes all of it and she usually does. I personally don't like the food so much but will comply depending.......click to learn what next.

Service from HSBC Bank Malaysia

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I must say that I have been mighty pleased with the services extended to me by HSBC Bank Malaysia, in particular the Menara Milenium Branch and the Jalan Ipoh Branch. The guys I dealt with at both branches were very helpful despite me bringing the kids (who ran.......click to learn what next.

Buying organic broccoli in KL

Posted on April 12, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The biggest problem with buying organic vegetables, especially broccoli, is that every single time, there will be some worm or two, lurking within the florets. I always soak my broccoli now in SALT water so that these worms DIE and fall off into the water. Otherwise, you'll be.......click to learn what next.

Bakuteh accompaniments at Jalan Imbi

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I was going to cook home-made bakuteh. I had the spare ribs defrosted, garlic ready, chilli padi, tofu, even tong ho vegetables and then guess what? My stupid kitchen pantry told me he didn't have the bakuteh sachets!!! How frigging unreliable!!! That REALLY pissed me off. I.......click to learn what next.

Lego stimulates creativity

Posted on April 4, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The below were created by T1 last year (yes, these are way old posts but they just NEED to be done) not following any of the Lego instructions. She will follow the Lego instructions ONCE whenever a set is new, and then jumble all the pieces into separate.......click to learn what next.

Bath Crayons for Children

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I ever saw bath crayons were in New York. That was a whole 3 years ago. Now, I believe you can get them here but back in the day, it was a novelty and so we brought back tons from New York. Of course, they.......click to learn what next.

Where to have a fun picnic in KL

Posted on March 29, 2011March 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Where to have a fun picnic in KL? One of the treasures we found great for picnics a few years ago (and since then many more have found it too *groan*) is the TTDI park near the WIM (Women's Institute of Malaysia). There are monkeys and squirrels and.......click to learn what next.

Grand Imperial Restaurant BSC

Posted on March 28, 2011March 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Grand Imperial Restaurant at BSC (Bangsar Shopping Centre) was the first restaurant we tried out when the NEW BSC had just about completed its renovations 2 years ago. And since then, we have always gone back. It's not that the food is that great, but it's not bad.......click to learn what next.

Lorong Seratus Tahun in PJ

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you guys been here? What do you think? It's located in SS2 facing and parallel to the LDP. You're not allowed to take pictures in there, so I hear. Power to bloggers, eh? Well, to be fair, I only had the Assam Laksa so can only comment.......click to learn what next.

Haagen Daz at Bangsar Village 2

Posted on March 1, 2011March 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hmm....how come a post on Haagen Daz does not have ice-cream in the picture? Probably because we always gobble it up too damn fast. Haagen Daz in BV is a frequent stop for us for dessert. We never share our ice-cream so each one gets their own thing.......click to learn what next.