Happy Birthday, T2!!!

Posted on July 31, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Time has flown by and T2 is 3 today!!! Wasn't it just yesterday when we had T1's 5th birthday bash and T2 was that little tiny monkey at her party? T2 has come a long, long way. From a baby who was diagnosed as Failure to Thrive and.......click to learn what next.

The Power of Interactive Play Workshop by Fisher-Price

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Hello Peeps! If you haven't yet made plans for this Saturday, 16th June 2012, I highly recommend this PLAY workshop organised by Fisher-Price if you are a new mother, are pregnant or have children up to the age of 8 (and I say 8 because I still think.......click to learn what next.

Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Who's going? Please email me!!!

Christmas Carousel at Pavilion!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

RM5 per ride, not like Pavi need the money but more to control the crowds, I reckon. You know how things can get when things are given out FREE!!!

Keeping FIT and HEALTHY during pregnancy

Posted on November 29, 2011November 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

No. I am not pregnant. But everyone around me seems to be! I'm not in the least bit jealous, I swear, as I had the most awful pregnancies. I don't miss being pregnant AT ALL. Some women love being pregnant and I can appreciate that but I promise,.......click to learn what next.

Delightful Copenhagen Delights

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm excited this coming Sunday. My girls and I are going SHOPPING. Where? Please come join me if you have girls or want to buy a girl a present. Yes, you're most welcome to buy my girls presents too. I am excited because the above look like dresses.......click to learn what next.

ESPRIT outlet store in Malaysia

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

Yes, there is one! Did you know? I don't usually buy clothes from ESPRIT because they don't fit me and I had ESPRIT clothes when I was 12, so it was really time to move on. But mannnnnn....., I used to LOVE my ESPRIT clothes as a teenager!!!.......click to learn what next.

Searching for Twitter friends

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yo, people! Judging from statistics, many of you are NOT on twitter but more on Facebook? I need more Twitter friends! Who's on Twitter?!

Inconsiderate Drivers in KL

Posted on April 5, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you just hate it when people park over where you are meant to park? Or block your access? I beeped my horn and I yelled at the owner of this car. He had his own parking lot. There were ample visitor lots too but he had to.......click to learn what next.

Encouraging hairstyling in your child

Posted on March 27, 2011March 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Two years ago, T1 was really into designing hairstyles, so we bought her that awful doll's head. I guess because she had long hair and Mommy had much more time then to play around with hair styles, perhaps she picked up on it and loved choosing her hair.......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.

Asia’s Top Mom Blogs

Posted on February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Earlier this year, Mamapumpkin.Com, as amateur as it is, was nominated as one of Asia's Top Mom Blogs. Can you believe it??? I was completely humbled because every one else on the list around the region were way more professional than I was and ever could be. Here.......click to learn what next.

Grab your Air Asia bargains now!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One Million Seats for grabs this month - 5 more days to go!!! Local and International destinations included, but why is Paris not on the list, dammit! Hong Kong is though.....and although we are off to our customary Chiang Mai trip later this year, the Chiang Mai deals.......click to learn what next.

Looking for talented architects and interior designers

Posted on February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello everybody!! Happy Chap Goh Meh!! Are any of you watching any lion dances today? We certainly are tonight even when T1 has to wake at 630am the next day and has to stay in school till 5pm tomorrow because she has swimming ECA after school - live.......click to learn what next.

Parent Child Bonding

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I had T2, I have been spending almost ALL my time caring for her because, well, babies need full time care. Oh, and she's a toddler now. I keep forgetting. To me, the both of them will always be my babies...... And since I spend a.......click to learn what next.

World Kite Festival 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A big shout out to my readers in Johor and Singapore and for the rest of you adventurous and spontaneous souls - the World Kite Festival is on from 16-20th February 2011 in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

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.

Hanging hand bags on trolleys

Posted on January 26, 2011January 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is something you should NEVER do because that is exactly how one of my friends got her handbag stolen in Bangsar Village. She stopped to look away to chat with a friend and then continued her trolley pushing but by the time she noticed that her handbag.......click to learn what next.

Create your own style with the HBN & BHT

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

As the name suggests, you can use the HBNs as a HAIRBAND........I haven't actually tried it with short hair but it looks fantastic with long hair. The shortest you could probably go is a short bob. You can even wear it on your dog....or tie it around your.......click to learn what next.

Justin Bieber live in KL

Posted on January 16, 2011January 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you haven't heard, where have you been???????????? Look, I'm no Bieber fan but my daughter sure is. Yes, my SIX YEAR OLD DAUGHTER............ They're starting younger and younger these days. Influences from school, TV, friends............there's just no controlling it so you might as well ride with it........click to learn what next.

Children’s Vaccinations in Malaysia

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After living on the Ignorant Planet for close to 6 years and always depending on Doctors for recommendations on what to inject into my kids, I've decided to fly out of Ignorant Planet. CRASH!!! *gets up and looks around* This is all really scary territory. *spends a week.......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.

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!

Prayers for Baby Samantha

Posted on November 16, 2010November 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

We all take life for granted on a daily basis whilst Baby Samantha fights for her life. Can I please urge you to pray hard for Baby Samantha who has been hospitalised yet again. Pray for her to pull through, pray for her parents to have strength, pray.......click to learn what next.

Old Folks Homes in Malaysia

Posted on November 15, 2010November 15, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I need your help. Does anyone out there know of any??? No, it's not for me and neither is it for both our parents, but I really need to find one. Help!!! If you have any contacts or news of any, please drop a comment for me. Merci.......click to learn what next.

The KL Hot Mamas Club

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Not for sale.

Shopping for little girls this Christmas

Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Allow me to introduce a charming little shop from a home in Australia called Whistlefish.......For the longest time, I've wanted to buy some stuff that I really liked there and now when I've finally found time to do it, it's gone!!! Still, all hand made with love and.......click to learn what next.

Yooohoooo……Where are you???

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

In hibernation, that is. I would like to apologise to those of you who would like to purchase some of my stuff and have queries but I have gone into hibernation. This means, I am not available. I deliver my most sincere apologies. Other forces are needing me.......click to learn what next.

Chocolate Advent Calendar Malaysia

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Who knows where to buy one? I would like T1 to have one this year whilst she thinks about what she will be giving away for Christmas and how she's going to set about doing it....... Alternatively, who's going to be in the UK or US or Australia.......click to learn what next.

Eyesight improvement machine – EyeRelax2

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I'm looking for 2 units of EyeRelax2 (or any other brand), a machine for correcting eyesight myopia - 2nd hand because a machine brand new is very expensive. Does anyone know where I can get one or does anyone have one that they are done with? Apparently, it.......click to learn what next.