Ipoh Old Town in Lucky Garden, Bangsar

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ipoh Old Town in Lucky Garden, Bangsar, is my father-in-law's favourite restaurant in KL, not that he's been to too many. It just so happened that we found one he liked near our home and he was hooked. We make a trip every time he's down from Kelantan........click to learn what next.

Damansara Village Steamboat in Jalan Imbi

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A great place for kids because:- 1. There is LOTS of kiddy entertainment 2. The food is fresh and MSG free Need I say more? And if you want to rub shoulders with some local celebrities, you just might get lucky...... There is a little water pond with.......click to learn what next.

Prego’s at Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, we were invited by one of T1's friends to eat at Prego. We'd eaten there before several times previously but were never impressed. However, this time round, we actually thought the food was GOOD! Thus my favourite Italian restaurants in KL are now Prego and La.......click to learn what next.

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stacking Action Blocks

Posted on February 12, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Each of these three blocks have things to turn or interact with, and then you push the top for automated movement. Stack the blocks and push the top and all of the blocks come alive!

Learning Curve Grab Apple

Posted on February 11, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Great Baby Teether! It's really rubbery.

San Churro in Perth

Posted on February 6, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My cousins knowing what die hard chocolate fans we were, brought us to the chocolate Heaven of Perth (according to them). . I suppose you could forget human love and start loving chocolate.....for awhile . Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate - Their tag phrase. I think.......click to learn what next.

The Royal Murtabak

Posted on February 6, 2011February 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Practically all the food we consume at the in laws house has a story. Seriously. And interestingly so. Murtabak has never really been my thing with me much prefering roti canai, plain at that. But when I was forced to try this particular murtabak, I was in 7th.......click to learn what next.

A GREAT Birthday Party in KL

Posted on February 5, 2011February 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The BEST kiddy birthday parties are always the ones at home organised by Mom with as little money as possible. Truly. Of course, not all of us Moms are able to give that to our kids or like myself, just haven't managed to get round to it yet!.......click to learn what next.

Tangkak allergy specialist

Posted on February 5, 2011February 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Oh my God!!! I'm finally writing about my trip to Tangkak! 6 whole months later!!! This one's for you, Shireen Loh!!! Upon recommendation from Elaine, we finally made the trip to Tangkak when the Hubs stopped working. Tang-where??? Pekak? Angkat? Pokak? Bukan Tongkat! Tangkak! TANGKAK! Tangkak - located.......click to learn what next.

Cooking Nasi Dagang – Kelantanese Traditional Dish

Posted on February 4, 2011February 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The next day in Kota Bharu was declared Nasi Dagang Day for us so we woke bright and early to catch the nasi dagang lady who makes THE best nasi dagang in Kelantan. If you're late, you'd have to settle with plain rice and gravy. Not cool. Cooking.......click to learn what next.

Feffy’s Spa at Solaris

Posted on February 3, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One fine day, my not girly-girl decided to be a girl for the day. We visited the kids spa at Solaris to check it out. If you want to give your girly-girl a treat, make your way there for some fun. Bare in mind though what you're setting.......click to learn what next.

One Utama outdoor atrium

Posted on February 3, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Bianco – Bijou – Bisou – Bijoux – Fit For 2

Posted on February 3, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Bianco is a pizza place at Damansara Perdana but I'm not sure if it's closed down now. It's a pity because the pizzas there were so awesome, the best we've tried in KL! The atmosphere was very chic too but pity about the location. If only they were.......click to learn what next.

Adventures in Jalan Alor

Posted on February 2, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

On that very same night I brought my cousin to Jalan Alor, we also had 5 more meals. Yeah, we were only there for a couple of hours.......enjoying food whilst the Hubs saw to the 2 girls after midnight. Heh. Wong Ah Wah chicken wings..... . Ramli Burger.......click to learn what next.

Madam Kwan’s at KLCC

Posted on February 1, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that Madam Kwan's came from an offspring of the historically famous Sakura on Jalan Imbi? It is one of T1's favourite places to eat if she's forced to eat Chinese food. The queues are phenomenal during peak times and the food is generally ok to.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining kids at the LCCT airport

Posted on February 1, 2011February 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In attempt to keep current with our daily going ons, here is live feed from Kota Bharu on Kota Bharu! Well, not exactly. Let's start with our journey to Kota Bharu starting from home and the LCCT airport. The girls were all excited and ready with their own.......click to learn what next.

Buying Durable School Bags in KL

Posted on January 30, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is T1's very expensive school bag. I cannot believe how expensive school bags are these days!!! She has TONS of books and there are not too many options of big school bags available. I wanted to just get her a cheap Ben10 bag but the Hubs insisted.......click to learn what next.

Best Hokkien Mee in KL

Posted on January 29, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from Elaine's home-made of course.....is located in the back alleys of Jalan Alor. There is another along Jalan Ipoh. When my cousin came down from Australia, he wanted me to take him to this back alley Hokkien Mee place so I did. We weren't sure if they.......click to learn what next.

Family Love

Posted on January 27, 2011January 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Too good not to share.....

Starting School in the New Year

Posted on January 27, 2011January 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, T1 started big school. This is where her classroom was, next to the canteen but she had to walk up one level to the washroom. I liked that parents could peek into the classrooms through the openings but thought the sliding doors were an occupational hazard.......click to learn what next.

Malaysian Her World February 2011

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you got your copy yet? If you haven't, hurry on to your local newsagent to see my aunty on the cover. Yes, AUNTY......although if you saw her, you would never imagine that she was an aunt. More definitely, you'd think she was MY niece. Blek. How come.......click to learn what next.

Our Playground in Bangsar Village 2

Posted on January 24, 2011January 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

There are only a handful of kid friendly places in BV and because it is our neighbourhood mall, T1 would inevitably ask to go to either FF2 or Marmalade whenever we want to eat, or if we have a play date, then Kizsport but if we're just there.......click to learn what next.

Sticky Candy in Malaysia

Posted on January 17, 2011January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have seen these sweets below? Out of sheer curiosity one day, we finally entered to join the crowds to see what the big deal was. At first I was wondering, what is that? Long gooey tubes rolled, then cut into little cylindrical cubes with.......click to learn what next.

Robson Height’s Seafood

Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I was lucky enough to be invited by some ladies to 'makan' at the above restaurant and it was fabulous. It would have been even better had I not had kids with me but.......... Let the pics speak for themselves: Garlic Spinach Spicy Lala - I.......click to learn what next.

Nasi Kandar Pelita Sri Hartamas

Posted on January 13, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

There is this new awesome massage place in Sri Hartamas called Banyan Spa that has a masseuse called Tatik, who is one of the very rare masseuse' strong enough to penetrate my aching bones. One day, I went for a massage and a hair spa and then whilst.......click to learn what next.

Dessert’s Bar in KLCC

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you been to Dessert's Bar yet? It is just my kind of place, isn't it? I'm telling you. I am really doomed NOT to have that super model figure..... We went earlier last year because I had some guests down from Australia and were not disappointed. Chocolate.......click to learn what next.

Hai Peng, Old Klang Road

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of our regular places for eating crabs is in Old Klang Road at this restaurant located just after the fire station. And I shall share my very embarrassing crab story here. First off, I have NEVER, EVER cooked crabs in my life. I have never even really.......click to learn what next.

A Magical, MAGICAL Butterfly Party

Posted on January 3, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have this friend, who organises amazing parties. She is so talented that she would have done well at architecture school. From the word go, when she first organised her own daughter's birthday party several years ago, I knew she was going to be successful party designer. And.......click to learn what next.

Cod Liver Oil for 6 year olds

Posted on January 1, 2011January 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 LOVES the taste of cod liver oil. She now eats the Seven Seas capsules and loves biting into it and squeezing all that smelly fish oil out. Yuck! She loves it so much that she keeps asking me for it. But is it safe for kids? I.......click to learn what next.

THE answer to fighting flab in Malaysia

Posted on December 28, 2010December 29, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I found this article in the news and think THIS IS IT. This is what is going to make me succeed. I actually haven't read it yet but I can FEEL that it is what I need to do. Blek! "LAST week, we went through the characteristics of.......click to learn what next.