A Gourmet Meal for the Hungry High Heeled Gourmands…

Posted on March 23, 2011March 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After a very exciting build up to my birthday dinner, we finally spent the next 3 hours relishing the flavours of the incredible 6 course fine dining menu of La Table de Tee. Except that I was ill and could not taste a single damn thing! Wahhhhh!!!!!! What.......click to learn what next.

Sexy Girls of The Night in Bangkok

Posted on March 21, 2011March 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

THE STORY GOES................ Before we went to Bangkok, I was under the impression that Saturday was the night to celebrate my birthday and I had brought along a classy dress (which I was threatened to bring), high heels and Chanel accessories all prepared, knowing that PL had organised.......click to learn what next.

Sri Kulai microwaveable HALAL ready to eat meals

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

I must say, I have never EVER bought a microwaveable meal in this country. EVER. At best, we have frozen pizza that can be reheated in the oven. So when T1's Godfather informed us of his win at a recipe cooking competition (the Sri Kulai microwaveable HALAL ready.......click to learn what next.

Annual catch up with old childhood friends

Posted on February 15, 2011February 15, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I grew up with a bunch of spoilt kids at a local club. We were all abandoned kids. Abandoned because our parents would bring us to the club and left us to our own devices. We did whatever the hell we wanted and food was just a signature.......click to learn what next.

Lion Dance performances for 2011 Kuala Lumpur

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

GONG XI! GONG XI! If you guys want to take your kids to observe some fire-cracking lion dances and smooth acrobatics stunts (hoping they won't pick them up along the way!), head on over to this great list of lion dances in KL to find out where you.......click to learn what next.

What we get up to in Kota Bharu

Posted on January 25, 2011January 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year was pretty eventful in Kota Bharu. T2 had just started her solids and it was my in-laws first time having her in KB, so they were super excited. Of course, now they will also be super excited since she's WALKING......and can communicate!!! Fun times!!! Eating Amah's.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday T2 – 6 months late

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We didn't do anything big for T2's birthday, just a little cake cutting with the immediate family. This is a cake Nana baked for T2. Happy Birthday T2!!! See? Mommy didn't even get her changed into a pretty dress. Just wore whatever she was wearing on that day!.......click to learn what next.

Public Holiday on Friday 31st Dec 2010 – New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 29, 2010January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now you can celebrate in style! I would have had first hand news of this had I turned my twitter on but I was busy processing orders for my BHTs and I was just thinking, if my BHTs were this popular, then what is to come has some.......click to learn what next.

Girly trip to Bangkok

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I'm going to Bangkok WITHOUT KIDS next March. Yes, you heard me. NO KIDS!!!! And NO HUSBANDS!!! Just their $$$.... We will fly out on an early Friday morning (if you work, you will have to take leave) and return on a Sunday evening to be in time.......click to learn what next.

Elton John is a new dad!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right. Elton John and his long term partner, David, are now proud parents to Christmas baby Zachary who was born under a surrogate mother. They will be awesome parents. Congratulations!

Perfect Blog Header for The New Year

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

I am currently working on so many things - story of my life......but by the end of this year, I need to achieve the following:- 1. Get a frigging business registered by hook or by crook, just so I can register my fantabulous DCDM 2. Identify and upload.......click to learn what next.

Venues for Parties in Chiang Mai

Posted on October 21, 2010October 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After weeks of sourcing for a party venue, my brother Ben finally zoned it down to a house. He decided on the house since we were free to stay as late as we wanted and it offered more flexibility, plus it was a beautiful house! So if you're.......click to learn what next.

Attending a Themed Party

Posted on July 16, 2010July 13, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I attended an eighties themed party dressed up as ******. I'd like you to take a guess. The birthday boy was celebrating his big four zero and was dressed up as the Beat It singer. Do you like my super long hair??? I LOVED it!!! It made me.......click to learn what next.

Living to a ripe old age of 95

Posted on July 15, 2010April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My grandmother from Teluk Intan is 95 this year, a stomach cancer survivor, brought up 5 sons (with a philandering husband), 3 grandchildren (although she has many more) and is a fantastic, absolutely brilliant cook. Every year, we celebrate her birthday at a Chinese restaurant, sometimes grander than.......click to learn what next.

Last Call – Sex & The City 2

Posted on June 30, 2010June 30, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Calling once! Calling Twice! We will be going for dinner this Saturday, 3rd July 2010 at 730pm. Then at 1030pm, we shall adjourn to watch the much talked about movie with close up shots of penises and nipples, not to mention witty lines and glamorous clothes, THEN at.......click to learn what next.

Bursting bubbles at Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2009December 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Being 5 years old and crossing people who tell her time and time and again that there is no such thing as Santa Claus and that it is actually Mommy, Tee has started getting suspicious. ALREADY! What's it with people wanting to burst my daughter's bubble at Christmas?.......click to learn what next.

Flying BAT on Halloween

Posted on November 8, 2009October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This Halloween, T1 said she wanted to be a BAT. Not Batman, not Batgirl, just a plain old simple BAT. The one that lives upside down in caves and eat fruit. OK!! I thought it was a wonderful idea and very original indeed, and before my brain could.......click to learn what next.

….and the Winner goes to…..

Posted on November 1, 2008October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

DRACULA's BRIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tanyetta, you were spot on! Almost everybody else (all 80 of them) was in black. T1 stood out like a sore thumb apart from another boy Mummy. She was cuter though and didn't display any feminine virginal characteristics but instead moved her kung fu moves.......click to learn what next.

Dutch / Malay party at house

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This party got us cracking in stitches. And Tee loved it because she liked the party packs - it had CANDY!!! So now you know. What makes a good party? Candy loaded party packs. Tsk tsk......*faint* Theme: Mini minor cooper Venue: Rented bungalow filled with toys, outdoor playthings.......click to learn what next.

Korean Kid’s Party at a hotel

Posted on November 3, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Theme: Mickey Mouse Venue: Grand Millennium Hotel Entertainment/Activities: Bouncy Castle, Fishing (with real goldfish, hand nets and paddling pools of water! and then the kids got to take home the fishes they'd caught!), Bake Art, Tattoos, Balloon Figures, Cartoon Screen. Food: Excellent buffet spread comprising mee hoon, fried.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Halloween surprise!

Posted on October 27, 2007October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now I know why most Halloween parties in town are not catered for the under fives. DUH!!! First and foremost, never ever leave anything to the last minute. Because I did and am always rushing around like a headless chicken, I forgot the most important tool for the.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Halloween preparations for her cheap Halloween costume

Posted on October 27, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has a Halloween party today, a Malaysian one whereby the kids will go from room to room in a big house for their trick or treating rather than go from house to house. It's too dangerous here to go from house to house especially at that age........click to learn what next.

Unique wedding accessories and jewellery for the happiest day of your life

Posted on October 21, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Why are we going to Europe next year? My God sister is getting married in Holland and she is marrying a very tall Dutch hunk double her height so I'm sure that he will give her double the happiness too. It will be a blast as we've never.......click to learn what next.

The benefits of organising a baby shower

Posted on October 20, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My Baby Shower Cake We had Tee at a time when we could only afford rice and potatoes and were totally unprepared. So having a baby shower for us, was not only a big celebration of her impending arrival, but to maximise the cost savings on baby purchases........click to learn what next.

Since when did Halloween come to Malaysia?!

Posted on October 17, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was Tee's age, Halloween did not exist. It was just a fairytale that we heard of and knew was American. These days, even International Poop Day is celebrated in Malaysia. So my girl has been observing all these Halloween posters around town announcing parties what with.......click to learn what next.

What do you think of Magicians like the Mad Hatter?

Posted on October 14, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For her birthday this year, Tee wanted a magician to perform at her party. She seems to have an interest in magic, I think from the many times her Daddy has lied to her. Like when he bullshits her about Barney driving the red Ferrari on Formula One.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Party Packs

Posted on September 17, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is what I was busy with last week. Although I wasn't planning a party for Tee this year, she actually requested for one as the date approached. This was 2 weeks after we arrived back from Oz so I freaked out. How was I going to organise.......click to learn what next.

Countdown to the biggest event of the year!

Posted on August 21, 2006May 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My little pumpkin's 2nd birthday...... The Hubs complained that this birthday was bigger than the grand wedding of our local pop princess, Siti Nurhaliza (which is all over the local news at the moment), ever since I started making him help out. All I needed him to do.......click to learn what next.