A Mother's Monologue

Mamapumpkin and Google Translate

Posted on June 6, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

After having consulted with some blog professionals, I was advised to have an option of translation to Malay and Chinese to reach out to my Malay and Chinese readers. Google translate isn't the most reliable translator but having Mamapumpkin and google translate work WILL give my Malay and.......click to learn what next.

Death Coverage by CIMB Aviva

Posted on June 6, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

The Government of Malaysia has recently launched a new bancassurance product called Bijak Malaysia to all banks that covers death and permanent disability. It is a non-par insurance plan that means that they do not take your money to invest but more so, the way I understand it,.......click to learn what next.

Outdoor Gazebo Fan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How I wish my Mom had an outdoor gazebo fan because it is so hot in Malaysia that it is just not worth being there at all. Can you imagine, without an outdoor gazebo fan, I could be naked and still sweat like there's no tomorrow! I am.......click to learn what next.

Leaving a Helper at Home All Day

Posted on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am such a lenient employer that I sometimes give my helper a choice to either follow me out or stay home. She always, ALWAYS chooses to stay home when given that choice (which is almost all the time unless I feel I really need her! Hey, I.......click to learn what next.

Owning Property Abroad

Posted on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, my Doctor friend and I had an idea to buy a property together abroad and we chose London because we'd both studied there but both our husbands were, HANG ON!!! It was really an excuse for us to go to London to shop on the pre-text.......click to learn what next.

Opening an umbrella indoors

Posted on June 4, 2012June 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I always tell the girls not to open their umbrellas at home (because you know, opening an umbrella indoors is considered bad luck!) but it always falls on deaf ears. I also always tell T1 to put some decent clothes on too but she claims it's TOO HOT!!!.......click to learn what next.

Lazy Sunday Working from Home

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

That is so totally me up there. That is what I do when T2 wants to sit on Mama whilst Mama works. People always ask how I do it - work 3 jobs. I don't think about it. I just frigging do it. I clock my 8-10 hours.......click to learn what next.

Price of Louis Vuitton Mahina XL – Malaysia

Posted on June 3, 2012June 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

THIS is the bag I should have bought instead of the XS - the Louis Vuitton Mahina in XL. At that time, I thought that this was too big. With my very short height, this would have been half my body - could have used it as a.......click to learn what next.

Louis Vuitton Mahina XS – FOR SALE

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some of you have shown interest in buying my Louis Vuitton Mahina XS and asked for photos so here they are! T2 fell in love with it immediately....... See the side ribs with the buckle above and below? You can adjust the ribs to be very crinkled or.......click to learn what next.

Latest Louis Vuitton Collection Malaysia

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Lately, readers have been asking how come I don't blog about handbags any more. That sent me straight to the latest Louis Vuitton Collection in Malaysia. Even my friends are asking why I've been using my cheap Guess handbag for months. I LOVE my Guess bag because it.......click to learn what next.

Betty’s Cafe Wisma Cosway

Posted on June 2, 2012June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Back in the day, my Mom used to own a florist called Madame Dior ( I must've been 10 years old or something) and Wisma Cosway (then Wisma Stephens) became our second home. My brother and I, we'd freely go to the Indian Kedai Runcit that is still.......click to learn what next.

Home Cooked Vegetable Tempura

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I wanted to make vegetables more appealing to the kids so decided to use my packet breadcrumbs to coat the vegetables to make it seem like a vegetable tempura but failed to follow a recipe and just winged it. I did dip the carrot sticks into an egg.......click to learn what next.

Unique Visitor Count

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you are a blogger who wants to make an income for a living, then what you need to be interested in is your Unique Visitor Count or what the professionals call the Blog UV. A unique visitor is exactly what it is. It is every unique individual.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers Friends

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

As you all know, T2 has only 1 friend. Haha....OK, she knows a few other toddlers from Mama's friends here and there but really, Daania is the ONLY friend that she sees on a regular basis. She actually knows who Daania is. Fashion Credits: On T2: Peach Cardigan.......click to learn what next.

Mammograms in Malaysia

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Mammograms in Malaysia are not something I am familiar with until today. I spent 3 hours waiting in a hospital to get a mammogram done. 4 months ago, I'd noticed a lump on my right underarm. I pressed it, pressed it harder and then pressed it until it.......click to learn what next.

A Happy Family

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Fashion Credits: On Daddy: Shirt - YSL, Shorts - Timberland, Sunglasses - Oakleys, Watch -Tag; On Mommy: Top - LC, Shorts - M&S, Hair Band - S&S, On T1: T-Shirt - Parkson Sale, Shorts - Jusco Sale, On T2: T-Shirt - Parkson Sale, Shorts - Pumpkin Patch Australia,.......click to learn what next.

Science Experiments for Children

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My T1 is in love with Science. How things work and development of inventions fascinate her. To this point she is torn between wanting to become a Children's Doctor and a Mad Scientist in the Crazy Laboratory of T1. I got her a thick expensive book full of.......click to learn what next.

Appreciate your Children

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What are these two looking at? The small one's eyes can barely reach the window.....and hrmph. Look at whose slippers she's wearing??? Look at my girls - 5 years apart. It really was just yesterday that T1 was my little toddler of 2 years old (and you'd be.......click to learn what next.

How to get an ATTITUDE

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Just what exactly are you telling me about my sister, MISTER???

Delicious Home Made Burgers

Posted on June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sorry if I'm arrogant but these were the absolute best burgers I'd ever tasted! Learnt from gourmet chef Godpa Soorya, the above burger is actually HALF vegetables!!! I kid you not. Choose any vegetable you want to add into your burger - we added minced celery, carrots,.......click to learn what next.

Using TGROW in our lives

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What the heck is TGROW??? It is a tool that life coaches use in order to assess one's status and help them move towards the right direction. Everyone wants a better life, right? Is there anything you would like to improve in your own life? You can use.......click to learn what next.

Science Project by T1

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

As it is the school holidays, my girls are very busy driving me up the wall! However, I am having so much fun because their company is really great and they put me in stitches of hysterics every single day!!! They are psychotic lunatics, I kid you not!!!.......click to learn what next.

Sedition Act in Malaysia

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I read that the former Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Seri Nizar Mohammad Jamaluddin, is being investigated for what he said about the Johor Royalty for purchasing a number plate, the number plate WWW 1 for half a million Ringgit plus minus. It was RM520,000 to be.......click to learn what next.

Eat Well Class at Fit For 2

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This year I have a mission, and that is to lose some weight. I have to lose at LEAST 5 kilos but if possible, more. However, I also realise how busy I am with work and the lack of exercise so I am kind to myself. If I.......click to learn what next.

Standard of English in Malaysia

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The standard of English in Malaysia is apalling. Some people say that T1's English is very good but I beg to differ. Yes, she speaks and writes correctly but it is the least that is expected of her because after all, we speak decent English at home! It.......click to learn what next.

Essay standards of an almost 8 year old

Posted on May 29, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, T1 had her Mid Year Examination at school and her French teacher who happens to teach her English, commended her on her essay. When I'd gone to the school for report card day, the teacher was appalled that I hadn't yet read her essay from her test.......click to learn what next.

Inspiring your child to love the piano

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I started playing the piano when I was 6 - pretty late now if you compared it with the ages kids are now beginning their musical journeys! I hated it at 6 and by 7, I was begging my mom to stop my piano lessons which she almost.......click to learn what next.

Danger at Duta Roundabout

Posted on May 29, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Hear ye! Hear ye! KL is no longer safe these days what with kidnappings and dozens of kidnap attempts, snatch thieves, car break-ins, robberies......you name it And now danger at the Duta roundabout. That's just a stones throw from where I live and that is very scary. Celebrity.......click to learn what next.

Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt. Although I really don't agree with T2 eating Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt (because she needs all the fat she can get!), the little minx just loves it and insists on eating it every time she sets eyes on it either at the supermarket or.......click to learn what next.

Recycling Craft Projects

Posted on May 29, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My dearest T1 is a rat pack who collects all kinds of recyclable material for her recycling craft projects that is taking up too much space in our home. She collects empty toilet rolls (we have about fifty!!!), boxes from any toys or whatever, empty plastic containers, aluminium.......click to learn what next.