A Mother's Monologue

Cool, comfortable shoes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If I wasn't five feet nothing, I'd be wearing kicks like addidas response every day. What more would I need that something cool and comfortable to protect my feet, and help me run fast when the need arises. Like running towards them snatch thieves! But since I AM.......click to learn what next.

Stresses of a working Mom in Malaysia

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Where do I start??? For one, screw those people for spoiling the domestic help market! It's not like all Malaysians treat their helpers like servants and even when helpers are treated very well, they certainly don't deserve some of the wages that expats are throwing at them. I.......click to learn what next.

Preschool Playground Equipment

Posted on July 21, 2011October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where I can purchase some preschool playground equipment? Our apartment doesn't have a playground (which sucks BIG TIME!!!) and the Hubs has been asking me to go research the cost of some preschool playground equipment so he can put pressure on the management to get.......click to learn what next.

Christmas time at Pavilion

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have been working so hard that I am going bonkers. I am effectively working THREE jobs. So much so that I have started dreaming of Christmas........which is when I next go on holiday. Why am I thinking of Christmas? Because I wish it were here already!!! What.......click to learn what next.

Best Diet Pills

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As you know, I don't have any help at home. And yet, I am working. With real deadlines to meet, money to lose and going through a lot of stress!!! Thus, I've now booked the Indonesian part-time cleaners who charge on an hourly rate to come every day.......click to learn what next.

FENDI Bag from Paris

Posted on July 20, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I'm putting this very trendy Fendi bag up for sale with a heavy heart. It is all in line with the de-clutter project. There are lots more bags to come, just no time to photograph and upload. I will tell you that I have used this bag to.......click to learn what next.

Getting an economical but spacious MPV

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs doesn’t believe in buying an expensive vehicle to get us from A to B. As long as it is reasonably comfortable and has the necessary comforts, he really doesn’t believe in paying for brand names in order to show off or enjoy its accompanying luxurious comforts........click to learn what next.

Christmas Concert at School

Posted on July 19, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I've mentioned before how extensive T1's school is with performances on top of their heavy academic and sports schedule and almost always, T1 is chosen to participate in some form or other. She was just BORN to perfom, this drama queen...... Last year, on the last day of.......click to learn what next.

Chek Hup 3-in-1 Ipoh White Coffee

Posted on July 18, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We don't usually buy 3-in-1 coffees but when my good friend (the same sexy one from Ipoh who brought me bean sprouts!) brought me this coffee and told me it was known to be the best, curiosity got the better of me and I started paying attention to.......click to learn what next.

Being a maid

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My husband cannot believe how much money a maid can make these days. Ever since I hired our new PART-TIME Filipino helper, he has been on my case because he thought she was overpaid. He'd complain that his shirts weren't ironed well enough. Then he'd complained that she'd.......click to learn what next.

Monthly Book Purchase

Posted on July 17, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every month, we have a monthly budget to buy some books. I really don't mind spending money on books and even though we spent 5 good years borrowing books from several libraries, we still bought dizzying amounts of books. I just love owning books!!! And being terribly anal,.......click to learn what next.

Royce in Bangsar Village

Posted on July 16, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I was first introduced to Royce by my BEST Japanese friend and LOVED it, so when I saw the ROYCE store being constructed at BV, I went into spins of delirious joy! Imagine all the Royce chocolates I could consume! Mmmm..........melt in your mouth Japanese chocolates. And as.......click to learn what next.

Every Girl has a Favourite Bag

Posted on July 16, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In T2's case, it was the Baskin Robbins (HEY!!! DESIGNER, OK???) carry bag and I say was because that was LAST YEAR. It is now out of season (according to her) so she's got a new fav this year; something that cost RM70 from Accessorize and something that.......click to learn what next.

My Disco Diva

Posted on July 15, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This was T1 attending one of her many glamorous birthday parties. When I was growing up, I only remember attending perhaps one or two birthday parties and none were close to being like this! These days, it's all about themed parties, hundred dollar cakes and spending thousands (sometimes.......click to learn what next.

Growing up wayyyyyyyy…… too fast

Posted on July 14, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Please, slow down, baby girl....... *BIG SIGH*

Ipoh TAUGEH from IPOH – YES!!!

Posted on July 13, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day, a sexy Yoga enthusiast came over to hand me a large packet of authentic Ipoh bean sprouts from Ipoh. I know many of you lovely lasses are from Ipoh where great food hails, and I am jeaous! But then again, if I were an Ipoh lass,.......click to learn what next.

My BERSIH kids

Posted on July 12, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What were you up to THAT Saturday weekend? We were stuck home and the kids missed all their usual Saturday activities whilst Mommy was busy working with some tight deadlines. What was important though was that T1 was very interested in WHY she was stuck home and not.......click to learn what next.

Leaving a Baby to Self-Feed

Posted on July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is always good to have your baby self-feed as it will save you a lot of time eventually. Of course, the earlier you start them, the faster they get the hang of it and the longer you will be free of feeding them. BUT, you need to.......click to learn what next.

Baby and Beyond Clinic

Posted on July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is the Baby and Beyond Pediatricians Clinic at Bangsar Village 2. . It has been my dream to have a separate playroom solely dedicated for play. It doesn't have to be a big room but it is has to be conducive to play. I have always wondered.......click to learn what next.

Accident on Jalan Semantan

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last Friday whilst coming down Jalan Semantan in the rain, the traffic came to a standstill. I was immediately worried that the rally had begun but instead it was a road accident. What's it with people stopping to look at accidents? As we approached the accident site, I.......click to learn what next.

Intelligence versus hard work

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you think children who are naturally intelligent score well in exams or is it the hard working ones who do? Or is it a mix of both? If you aren't so intelligent, you work harder and if you're super intelligent, you work less hard? Is it fair.......click to learn what next.

Registering a Sdn Bhd with EPF

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

To assist those of you who need to register a company file with EPF and save money on company secretarial fees, this is how you do it. The company secretarial fees vary, some charge between RM900-1500 just to do the legwork for you. Some will bundle it as.......click to learn what next.

Safe Fat Burners

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where to get some safe fat burners? Is there even such a thing? Well, apparently so! I guess everything is relative. At the rate I am going, I would probably need some soon. Having said that, my coach has just told me that I am.......click to learn what next.

The best car for mothers….

Posted on July 6, 2011July 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a school girl, I wanted a sports car. A sports car because my cool, model aunt had one and used to pick me up from school with it. A sports car because all the kids at school used to stare and went, WOW!!! When I’d.......click to learn what next.

RIP to the Woo Matriarch of Teluk Intan

Posted on July 2, 2011July 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last Sunday, my Ama passed away in her sleep. It was a day of mixed emotions; happy that she no longer has to stay in hospital bored out of her mind, happy that she no longer gas to suffer the pain of bed sores and unhealing wounds, and.......click to learn what next.

Investing and growing wealth

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, my grandmother passed away and there was talk of investing the estate's money and growing it instead of just leaving it stagnant all these years and just collecting oil palm revenue without any additional effort. One option was for my brother to manage and run the.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Time Out

Posted on June 26, 2011June 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This Royal Highness is the naughtiest thing ever. But with that cheeky face, gets away with murder. Unless Mama is VERY angry. And she really knows when Mama is VERY angry because she will tow the line with immediate urgency. Yet, at most times, she is a little.......click to learn what next.

Lazy parenting is self-inflicted stress

Posted on June 25, 2011June 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I am a lazy parent. I admit it. What is a lazy parent? Well, a lazy parent is one who is lazy. You can be lazy in correcting your child, you can be lazy in physically getting up to go get things and instead use your little assistants.......click to learn what next.

Mandurah Town, Western Australia

Posted on June 24, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Along the drive back from Harvey Town is a bigger town called Mandurah. We stopped by for lunch using the scenic route because we basically got lost! Thus ended up at Dome. *sigh* All the way to Mandurah to go to Dome..... Well, what can I say? Dome.......click to learn what next.

The Coffee Club in Perth

Posted on June 23, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A great FATTENING place to hang out in Perth is THE COFFEE CLUB. The branch we went to was owned by some Chinese people and were doing very well. I loved it!!! And I'll show you why. Fabulous coffee. Not like SBX, nor CB.....ten times better. . Fabulous.......click to learn what next.