Investing your wealth in tough times ahead

Posted on November 19, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that apart from putting your money in the fixed deposit or buying equity shares, you can also invest in property or do some gold investing? The prices of gold doubled this year and whatever gold that you had bought in the 70s would have made.......click to learn what next.

New jewellery store at a high end location

Posted on November 19, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, my aunt told me that she was offered a job to run a designer costume jewellery store at a high end shopping mall in town. She said that her friend designs this jewellery herself and are beautiful. I wanted to know just how beautiful is beautiful when.......click to learn what next.

Furthering college studies

Posted on November 18, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I always believe in improving myself constantly and whenever I get a chance, I am always looking to see how I can do so. A friend of mine, she used to learn a new skill every 6 months. First she took up dressmaking, then fencing, then pottery, then.......click to learn what next.

I fell in love last night……

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I was with the Hubs on a date at a high end location and my attention all night (sad to say) was not on him. Don't get me wrong, I love the Hubs more than anything else in the world, but there, right in front of me, amidst.......click to learn what next.

Diet Pills

Posted on November 15, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My weight loss journey has begun. We're picking up on burning effective calories. Soon, we'll throw in some strength training. Then we'll start cutting out the carbs. By next year when Tee heads back to school, I'll have more time to work harder. Eventually, I'm going to need.......click to learn what next.

The Best Fat Burner

Posted on November 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time (we're talking 10 years thereabouts?), my Mom has been harping on about my weight. Just because she is slim, she expects me to be too, and doesn't have an inkling that I have a hormonal problem. She keeps swearing upon her last bottom dollar.......click to learn what next.

A must check out website!!!

Posted on November 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I checked out shopwiki.com today and was incredibly delighted to find National Geographic Kids, Discovery Kids, NASA Kid's Club, parenting tips and many, many more useful and interesting sites that I will definitely come back for more. Seriously, we are so busy as Moms that we don't have.......click to learn what next.

How to choose a good name for your blog / website

Posted on November 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I first heard the name Go Daddy, my first impression was something that wasn't serious. Quite a strange name for a company that dealt with webhosting and all things online, don't you think? But when the Hubs told me that his company used them, that was when.......click to learn what next.

Renovating our home

Posted on November 10, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Clearly, we have no space. In fact, I have been selling stuff and I still have so much more stuff to sell! But that is another story altogether. The Hubs said today that he was planning to knock down our bedroom bookshelves and build a ceiling height piece.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s yellow binoculars

Posted on November 10, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When the Hubs and I first married, I bought myself a cute pair of yellow binoculars that I could easily fit into my handbag for our holiday purposes. I think that when you visit places of nature, one must always carry a binoculars. But now that we're parents,.......click to learn what next.

I have a new fitness coach

Posted on November 10, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs. Yup, that's right. He tells me each week, how many calories I have to burn. And that is not the calories according to the treadmill. It is the effective fat calories according to my Polar watch. Darn difficult, I'm telling you. The other day, I burnt.......click to learn what next.

Keeping up with fashion

Posted on November 10, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Someone made a comment the other day about how fashionable I looked. Huh? Me? Dowdy Mom fashionable? It was probably because I had a birthday party that day and usually, I throw on a pair of jeans and a shirt or a top with my frameless eyeglasses and.......click to learn what next.

Boys of summer…. in our case, Girl of Summer

Posted on November 2, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Come next summer Tee will be near 5 and just in time for Summer games like softball. From now to then (we have 8 months and with her busy social calender, not much time at all) we will have to dedicate time to improve her hand eye coordination.......click to learn what next.

Getting into property

Posted on October 30, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, my business associates, or should I say, ex-business associates have encouraged me into the property line since I made good property sales in the past. They always asked me to join them but I never relented because I was just too lazy. Nevertheless, if.......click to learn what next.

Calling all footie fans!

Posted on October 30, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, you! The one who's absolutely crazy about football. Check out www.partofthegame.tv. Not the American kind. Soccer!I can never figure out why Americans call it football when they clearly don't use their foot with the ball. Anyway, Carlsberg is launching football fever over the web via web tv.......click to learn what next.

Educating a four year old who is school-less

Posted on October 30, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Well, first of all, I attended a performance this evening at the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. An Italian ensemble of strings and a harpsichord. Have you ever, EVER seen a life harpsichord being played? Not I. In fact, I'll bet that 80% of the Malaysian population not know what.......click to learn what next.

What to do when tourists are bored

Posted on October 28, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My friend who is a German tour guide, gets many German tourists who take long bus trips all over the country. He always tells me how tiring these trips are as he has to keep talking for a few hours just to entertain the passengers, and there isn't.......click to learn what next.

Visiting Branson, Missouri

Posted on October 23, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

If you're ever thinking of paying a visit to Missouri, be sure to check out vacation packages from Branson as they have some great customised deals for specific targetted visitors whether you are a honeymooning couple or a family of four or a group of friends. You can.......click to learn what next.

My weight loss journey

Posted on October 23, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I have had this new treadmill for 5 months (150 days?) now and it has seduced me all of xx times. That's double digits for you. And I'll admit that it's in the lower part of the double digits. *gulp* Much, much lower part. That's not good.......click to learn what next.

Bloody slow laptop….

Posted on October 23, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My laptop is 2 years old and has become very, very slow (by my standards). Waiting for it to turn on is enough time for me to have a shit. Unfortunately, my bowels aren't that efficient so I need to come up with more effective use of my.......click to learn what next.

Having a bad sense of direction

Posted on October 23, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since we came back from the States, I have been thinking about getting a GPS for my car because I am very bad when it comes to directions. It is because the Hubs drives during the weekend and I am a blur passenger, oblivious to our surroundings........click to learn what next.

Collecting watches

Posted on October 16, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I know some people who spend a fortune on watches but somehow jewellery and watches don't interest me so much. I would much rather spend my money on a beautiful home and the rest of my money on delicious food, where I'll invite friends over and cook for.......click to learn what next.

City of bright lights

Posted on October 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a student, I visited Blackpool for a few days, what was then considered the las vegas nv of UK. But as time passed, and after speaking to so many people about their holidays in Las Vegas, I am now sure the Blackpool is only a.......click to learn what next.

Investing at times of recession

Posted on October 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The best time ever to invest in futures trading is now, when global recession is looming. I know several uncles who've saved their cash up till recession time and then bought, bought, bought and voila! They were instant millionaires. Now if only I have that much cash to.......click to learn what next.

Difficulty in finding shoes for flat feet

Posted on October 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have flat feet. It's horrible. No shoes are comfortable for me except for Birkenstocks. Seriously! In fact, a Doctor told me that I cannot put too much pressure on my feet thus I need to lose weight and wear proper shoes such as Birks or some special.......click to learn what next.

Great service from an optician

Posted on October 8, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My optician called today. He is at the new shop I am trying out at BV. My old optician at Telawi got too busy that he has no more time for me. And to think that I'd recommended more than 20 loyal customers to him all these years......but.......click to learn what next.

Renewing the car insurance

Posted on October 6, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We now have two cars to insure every year and with our million other insurance policies, it is really becoming a headache keeping up. Half the time, or should I say all the time, I don't even know what is what and what covers what. Furthermore, all our.......click to learn what next.

Do audio books work for a four year old?

Posted on October 6, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have in the past bought at least 2 audio books for Tee but unfortunately (for me, that is), she still prefers my voice. Blek! A friend of mine even bought her one of those press button books where it electronically tells the story so Mommy can get.......click to learn what next.

Cost of living in Bahrain

Posted on October 3, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee in Bahrain, 2007 - as she was the only kid in the entire hotel, she could basically do whatever the hell she wanted. Get her way with all the hotel staff, anything at all.....and more! I need your help. Can anyone help me with the associated costs.......click to learn what next.

Losing weight the fast way

Posted on October 2, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's been how many months now since we got the treadmill? I must confess that I still haven't psyched myself into getting on it everyday but I have many reasons.....yes, I do. And on top of the treadmill, I even got myself a fitness watch that tells you.......click to learn what next.