New weight suppresant pill

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

I just read about Fenphedra and it sounds exactly like the drug I took several months ago on the prescription of my Doctor friend. What it does is it suppresses your appetite by tricking your brain into thinking you are absolutely full so you won't go near food.......click to learn what next.

Packing for trip

Posted on July 29, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

That's what I'm supposed to be doing but instead I am here at home on the computer :-) I miss it........being on my computer with absolute silence. I think this time, we'll only bring one suitcase down and travel light as we are staying with relatives and there.......click to learn what next.

Cross Cultural Marriages

Posted on July 29, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The bride and groom who were married last weekend were Malaysian and Dutch. They were fortunate to have appointed a photographer and videographer who seemed very talented but what is now needed is that the wedding that has been videographed here will now have to be translated into.......click to learn what next.

Progressing my life

Posted on July 24, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being a parent is hard. Being a stay at home parent is harder. In a typical day, I have to be my daughter's chauffeur and sit around waiting for her to be driven to her next destination. If I'm lucky, there is enough time to slip in some.......click to learn what next.

Our first taxi ride in New York City

Posted on July 22, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

On 5th June 2008, we entered New York City JFK airport, a massive 8 terminal airport with very little facilities, for the second time. The first time, we were just transitting to Orlando. After finding a roundabout way to get to a taxi stand, we had to queue.......click to learn what next.

T-Shirt Business

Posted on July 21, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, I thought of having a T-shirt business where I'd come up with funny t shirts because it not only is a funny thing to wear, it becomes a conversation starter and it makes a statement on who you are. My brother had also looked.......click to learn what next.

Having a holiday home

Posted on July 21, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in New York, the Hub's friend had a holiday home in Long Island where they'd drive to every single weekend with the 2 kids for some country time out of New York City. We were so lucky that we got to share their experience (photos.......click to learn what next.

Making more space at home

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

We need space.....lots of it. We have this teak outdoor patio furniture set made of good quality teak that we need to dispose off. The set consists of two foldable deck chairs that can be reclined and a matching coffee table. We bought the set for RM800 and.......click to learn what next.

My history with diet pills

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

I have ever only taken diet pills twice in my life - once was Reductil and the other was Xenical. I had unpleasant experiences with both, one kept me awake and the other was messy. Today, my Korean friend said that drinking persimmon or pomegranate vinegar was not.......click to learn what next.

Transferring your credit card balance

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

Once upon a time not too long ago (even though it seems like ages ago), we were short with cash and had to depend on our credit cards because I had stopped work to conceive. We also had two properties to maintain so the Hubs had to work.......click to learn what next.

On cardio machines

Posted on July 7, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I have always wondered if the treadmill or the stepper or one of those elliptical machines work best for my body and still haven't come to a conclusion. I personally feel that the elliptical machine is quite easy because your arms and legs kind of help.......click to learn what next.

Have you ever been on a cruise?

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

When the Hubs and I got married, we wanted to have our honeymoon on some Mediterranean cruises but after finding out how much it cost, we dumped the idea after much consideration. For a one week trip, it would have cost us something like RM15,000 and that didn't.......click to learn what next.

Memory loss

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

From the moment I got pregnant, my brain memory cells have deteriorated at an amazingly rapid pace. Now, I can't even remember if I showered today. Or brushed my teeth. Am I wearing any panties? This is getting ridiculous. I wish I could have a memory chip just.......click to learn what next.

Learning whilst doing paid posts

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

Have you any idea what Hoodia is? I've discovered that I'm actually learning quite a lot doing blog work as I'm introduced to new things every week. hoodia is a type of herb that looks like a cactus and is used for losing weight. It's properties help as.......click to learn what next.

Designing the outdoor lighting for my dream home

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

We are still in the process of dreaming of our dream home (isn't everyone?) so whilst we're at it, I've been dreaming of what I want my dream home to look like at night from the road. Then what would it look like from other people's homes? Thus.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning yourselves safely

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

Today, I went to the Holistic Esthethika spa in Bangsar and paid RM188 for a Sothys lemon and coconut facial, a sea salt body scrub and a sensual aromatherapy massage. It was bliss. And reasonably priced, I thought. I had to use a walk in tub and it.......click to learn what next.

Women and beauty

Posted on July 4, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today, a friend asked if I would go under the knife for beauty. No way. During my Mom's time, the ROC beauty school was THE school for a girl to do a beauty course but who knows what cosmetology schools are available these days? And I wonder what.......click to learn what next.

Technology these days….

Posted on June 25, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I have been toying between a Blackberry and an I-Phone - any advise anyone??? Then our friend, who is a neurologist told us that although the i-phone looks a lot swankier, the Blackberry is a lot faster and works much better. He then continued to.......click to learn what next.

On the subject of cabling

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

When I was working before, the best cables that existed were CAT5 cables but soon after, the CAT5e cables started coming into existence. I wonder how much more effective this improvement is on infrastructure cabling. I wonder also when CAT9lives will appear.

Do you use a cream on your face everyday?

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

I don't......too lazy. But I really should! So when we were in New York, we hunted down the Kiehl's boutique to purchase a boxful of the best anti wrinkle cream to bring back. We made a savings of about RM50-60 per item. That's how much the mark up.......click to learn what next.

Shopping in the US

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

Lucky for me that when we were there, my favourite clothes brand of all time was having a sale!!! So I bought, bought, bought and bought.......furthermore, in KL, they don't have my size here, so I had all the more reason to BUY!!! I am so happy with.......click to learn what next.

How to lose weight

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

It seems that after I met my husband, weight loss has been the story of my life. I have tried numerous diet pills prescribed by Doctor in Malaysia, thus if anyone wanted some diet pill reviews, I am more than qualified to give them :-) One of my.......click to learn what next.

Favours for friends

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

When some people found out that we were travelling to the US, they took the opportunity to make us their post man. We had lugged back half a suitcase worth of other people's stuff including cat items, used Harleys and other pharmaceutical products. Some of them we had.......click to learn what next.

The Hub’s office in Manhattan

Posted on June 9, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We're visiting the Hubs' old office downtown this Friday then setting off to Connecticut to visit one of his old projects, the Mohegun Sun Casino. We've just spent a great weekend with his old colleagues and apparently the office has expanded and is really swanky now over 3.......click to learn what next.

Building a great sales career

Posted on June 9, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I never in my wildest dreams thought I was cut out for a sales career but once I was thrown into it, I found I was actually good in it. What I've found about America is that it is a very sales oriented country. Everyone is trying to.......click to learn what next.

How do you choose which car insurance to get?

Posted on June 9, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's Godpa in New York just sold his Boxter because he said the insurance was very expensive and parking was a killer. Furthermore, the car was spending more time in the parking lot than under his bum so off it went. But after our weekend at the Hampton's,.......click to learn what next.

Would you buy life insurance for a toddler?

Posted on May 25, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Every time we travel, we buy travel insurance from our agent and he keeps asking us if we want a life insurance quotes for Tee. I first had my life insurance at the age of 17 and only because my mother bought it for me, so when I.......click to learn what next.

Making money buying shares

Posted on May 25, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I have taken out some money to buy some shares in the local stock exchange. And this has required me to open a checking account because I had to pay my remiscier with checks. I've never had a checking account before because I just was too lazy.......click to learn what next.

Overpriced House in Bangsar

Posted on May 25, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I saw a 4 million dollar house the other day in Bangsar - JUST FOR FUN. When I showed some interest, the price dropped to 3 million. Incredible. Then, when I asked for the layout plans, they asked me how much I would buy it for. Haha.....with a.......click to learn what next.

Branding a business

Posted on May 24, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Over the last three years, apart from caring for a baby who speedily turned into a toddler, my brain has been ticking about what I'd really like to do with my life once the job of caring for babies is out of the way (does it really end?)........click to learn what next.