Ethan came home from school last week telling us that he donated RM2 of his school pocket money for a student who is suffering from Leukemia and is currently in the hospital. That student is also in Primary 3 but from a different class. Ethan does not know him personally. I am surprised and also glad to know that Ethan willingly donated his pocket money for a good cause. We always give him RM5 pocket […]

Pearl International Hotel showcases their best this Ramadan through their “Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa” with authentic and traditional Malaysian Ramadan food during this upcoming fasting month. My family was invited to preview their buka puasa buffet and I must say that I am surprisingly impressed with what they have to offer. Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa @ Pearl International Hotel, Cafe 5 with whole marinated lamb served daily at the carving corner. Aptly named Cafe 5, it […]

This month of June, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s award winning signature Chinese restaurant Tao Chinese Cuisine commemorates the Dragon Boat Festival with five eclectic glutinous rice dumpling selections and we are honoured to be invited to preview these delicacies.  Priced at RM14.00 nett for mini rice dumpling duo and RM22.00 nett onwards for traditional rice dumpling selections, these dumplings are available from 30 May to 9 June 2016. Handmade fresh daily by master dim sum chef Lo […]

When I was just a little kid, I remember being highly fascinated by the reaction of this unique plant called Mimosa pudica or Touch Me Not upon contact. I love looking for it and touching it to see the leaves closing and waited patiently for them to open up again only to touch them again to see them close. I can do this the entire day without getting bored. We go to the playground almost every […]

Besides Carribean Bay Resort and Arabian Bay Resort, visitors (especially in large group) can opt to stay in the new specially designed villas nestled within the 727-acre Bukit Gambang Resort City. This 126-villa accommodation comes in various designs depicting typical iconic houses of cities such as San Francisco, Amsterdam and Venice. San Francisco Villa Amsterdam Villa Venice Villa The interior of the villa. Check out the posts below for activities ideas at Bukit Gambang Resort City, Kuantan. Outdoor […]

Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Ramadan, the Muslim holy month that comes once a year. The Muslims honour Ramadan as a month of patient endurance through fasting and gratitude through prayers. It is a month to strengthen and reinforce faith, compassion and forgiveness and an increased religious observance and self-reflection. The second thing that comes to mind when it comes to Ramadan besides fasting is buka puasa. Buka puasa is a session where the Muslims […]

Just like big brother Ethan during his preschool years, I am homeschooling Ayden too. Besides doing art & craft and learning music, Ayden loves Science. Today’s activity is discovering if certain objects FLOAT or SINK. I get Ayden to pick stuffs around the house and placed it in a container for the experiment. Not known to him, I added one extra stuff in there for the surprise element later. We talked about each items and […]

As the fasting month approaches, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur will be cooking up traditional Malaysian ‘kampung’ dishes this Ramadhan. Our family was invited by the good people of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur to preview their full Buka Puasa buffet spread. Air bandung to quench our thirst before feasting. The many varieties of kurma to break fast with.  To reminisce the moments of Ramadhan with the family, a daily highlight of 12 types of Rendang […]

This holy month of June, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Serena Brasserie presents A Journey of Heritage: With the Celebrated “Kampong Boys”, beginning 6 June to 5 July 2016.  Our family was invited by the good people of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  Celebrated “Kampong Boys” dressing down to the theme, setting the ambiance for a lovely kampung feel.  Executive sous chef, Abdul Razak with his signature Laksa Johor; rich and […]

Today’s craft is inspired by the colourful rocks found in big brother Ethan’s school. Ayden follows Ethan on Saturdays for big brother’s Taekwondo class. He loves the colorful rocks in the school compound. That prompted me to let him paint his own rock. Materials needed are acrylic paints, paint brush, an empty egg carton for the paints and an empty Vitagen bottle to wash the paint brush. You can always use a paint palette but I […]

I am a fan of Bak Kut Teh but I have never tried the ones in Klang. Last Saturday, we tagged along a friend to check out Fong Keow (Pottery) Bak Kut Teh at Taman Intan, Klang. This restaurant has been around for 3 decades and has recently gone through an extensive renovation. They now offer seafood and other delectable Chinese cuisine besides their ever popular BKT.  Fong Keow (Pottery) Bak Kut Teh Restaurant No: 49, […]

Remember I did teeth scaling not too long ago? I don’t know why but I found it torturing. Darling (the Daddy) was supposed to do it too after me but because I suffered so much, I told him not to do it as I thought he has a lower pain threshold compared to me.  But he wanted to do it nevertheless so we were back at the dentist last weekend. Now, Ayden has seen big […]

TEMPTationS Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur will be serving a sumptuous feast of more than 100 Malaysian favorite dishes plus typical traditional dishes for buka puasa next month. Diners can also feast on the king of fruits – durian, after sating their appetites at the buffet. Our family was invited by the good people of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  From the authentic local selection of kerabu, jeruk and sambal to the various types […]

I remember Ethan coming home from school asking us money for a computer exam fee last year. I don’t remember if he did it in Primary One. I don’t keep track on all these. He explained that not all students are selected to sit for this exam. I remember just giving him the money. Early this year in March, Ethan told me there will be a Grade Exam Certificate Presentation at SJK C Yuk Chai and seek our […]

Eversince I became a parent, holidays mean sleeping in to recover all my sleep dept. We took opportunity of the long weekend to sleep in, waking up later than usual and head on to Sky Palace Fine Chinese Cuisine at One City to try their ALL YOU CAN EAT NON-HALAL DIMSUM. It is surprisingly very affordably priced at just RM38++/adult and RM28++/senior citizen and children below 10 years old. Kids below 5 years old eat […]

It is craft time again. I love crafting using natural materials. Today, the boys did sand art.  Kids need to explore to learn. They need to FEEL how grainy the sand is and by feeling is not buying them the ‘TOUCH and FEEL book’ but letting them PLAY real sand.  After they are done playing, it’s craft time. I got them to collect the sand in the big bottle for our craft activity.  Using glue, I […]

Growing up, though my Mom did a great job of staying home and taking care of us, it was never in my plan to be like her. I was always that free-spirited person who prefers not to be tied down with chores (especially house chores) and even more horrifying – child care! I much prefer to be working and be someone prominent in the corporate world. Even until the day I delivered Ethan I was […]

I’ve heard so much about Taipei Taipei’s signature pork chop. My friend raved about how we don’t need to go to Taiwan anymore for their famous pork chop rice as we can get it right here at Taipei Taipei. Taipei Taipei is well-known for their pork cutlet marinated in herbs and spices and deep fried till it has a crispy coat yet tender and juicy inside. My friend is from Cheras and he recommended us to […]

A boy is considered a man when some parts of his body are fully developed. However, there are people who believe that a man can only be called a man if he is brave and has done something big to earn the righteous title. In my household, my boys are automatically upgraded to men if they can complete one task – killing cockroach. I am extremely scared of cockroaches. I will sream my lungs out […]

We spent our Sunday at The School, Jaya One for the third installment of HP Kids Day Out. We attended all three HP Kids Day Out todate. Their first HP Kids Day Out was held last November at GSC Signature where we were treated to the screening of The Good Dinosaur. The second installment of HP Kids Day Out was in February this year whereby we got to experience our very first Laser Tag game at […]

Ayden enjoyed doing the Torn Paper Apple Art we did several days ago and kept requesting for more arts and crafts activities. I happily obliged. This time I brought them outdoor. The weather is always beautiful in the evenings and it will be such a waste not to enjoy it. I made a video of Ayden painting and stamping independently. The elder brother Ethan disappeared soon after collecting leaves to join his friends for a game […]

I was gardening when I noticed a bird’s nest on my plant. Someone must have stragetically placed it there but let’s not focus on that  I love bird’s nest. I started consuming bird’s nest when I was pregnant with Ethan 9 years ago. Being my first pregnancy, I wanted the best for my baby. Bird’s nest is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as it is considered a superior health food in many ways. I heard that […]

Last Sunday I went to get my hair cut. I’ve not had a hair cut since January and it is really messy. I took this opportunity to get Ayden’s hair cut too. It is Ayden’s first professional hair cut and it’s FREE! 😘 “Number76 gives free hair cut to all kids below 5, if their parent is a member” Since I will be there for a hair cut and hair relaxing service, I might as well arrange […]

The weather is horrible these days. It is scorching hot in the mornings and early evenings and then it rains in the evenings causing the boys to be trapped at home. No fret though as that only means more time for art and craft! Today the boys had fun making torn paper art. The materials needed are: 1 piece red construction paper 1 piece white paper A pair of scissors A marker pen Glue *Edible […]

This post is specially dedicated to my niece Hazel who celebrated her 17th birthday last weekend at Anggrek Kuring, Bandar Putri, Puchong. The Indonesian food was great and suits the Peranakan family well. She’s only 17 but she’s already taller than me Many said she looks similar to me in the above pic. Poor girl. Haha. Happy Birthday Hazel nut. Many of her school friends came to celebrate with her but why all boys nih? […]

Do you love ‘kopitiam’ fares but can’t stand the scorching hot weather?  Café Aroma Kopitiam at Dorsett Grand Subang brings typical kopitiam delights in the comfort of a 5-star hotel. Dishes includes traditional kopitiam favourites such as; Nasi Lemak, Loh See Fun, Mee Rebus, Curry Laksa and Hong Kong ‘French Toast’. Café Aroma Kopitiam Dorsett Grand Subang Jalan SS 12/1, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60 3-5031 6060 Fax: +603 5031 8686 Email: […]

How often should we go to the dentist for teeth cleaning? I was told that we should visit the dentist every 6 months and get our teeth cleaned at least once a year. I know many of my friends make it a point to do scaling or whatever every year end or beginning of the year coz it is believed clean teeth leads to a healthier body. Would you believe it if I tell you […]

The Island of Sodor was in 1 Utama last weekend and I know you, you and you brought your kids there didn’t you? Don’t lie, if you did not, then how come the place is over-crowded? So many kids running around, I am so afraid I will lose sight of little Ayden so I made sure the Daddy held on to him at all time.  Suddenly families from everywhere were in 1 Utama last weekend, […]

I am on the roll for pork hunt. I realised lately that pork isn’t too bad at all. This is coming from me; a fish or chicken person. These days, I jump at every opportunity for a porky feast. I don’t know what has gotten into me but my latest pork cravings sent me to Skewers, located on the same row as SS2 Murni restaurant. Skewers 9, Jalan SS 2/75, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, […]

During our recent trip to Singapore, we took the opportunity to bring the boys for the Singapore River Night Cruise. Ethan has been on this cruise before but it was the Day Cruise. This is the boys’ first time on a night cruise. It wasn’t in our plan to go for the cruise actually but as we were taking a leisurely stroll, the boys saw the boat and requested to ride on it. Singapore River […]

Ethan missed an entire week of school earlier this month due to him being under the weather. When he returned to school, he was given a mountain full of homework. He has been really stressed out trying to catch up in school and completing all his outstanding workload. I get him to relax and let him have fun playing games because all work and no play makes Ethan a dull boy. He is very excited […]

Let me tell you a little story. I usually cook chicken stew because it is one of the easiest meal to prepare. It also serves as a one pot dish as there are vegetables in it too. I have been alternating chicken stew and fried fish for the past months that the boys can tell today is chicken stew day and tomorrow they’ll know they will get fried fish. They love both the chicken stew […]

My relationship with my in-laws might not be smooth in the beginning of my marriage due to the language barrier but it improved with the arrival of Ethan. It got better once Ethan started school and learn to speak Mandarin. Nowadays, the boys love going back to my in-law’s coz there are snacks everywhere.  My father in-law runs a sundry shop so he has an ever ready supply of ice-creams 24/7! The kids are so […]

My breadmaking mojo is BACK! This time I experimented with the leftover chicken floss from Chinese New Year =.=  Ingredients for 700g of Chicken Floss Loaf: 120ml water 150ml fresh milk  2 tbsp oil 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp sugar 2 cups bread flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp breadmaker yeast 1 tbsp butter Add the ingredients into the breadmaker in the following sequence: Water Milk Oil Salt Sugar Flour Yeast Butter Set the […]

A reader asked me the other day why is my blog mostly about Ayden and is lacking on Ethan’s update? Well, I can only tell him that Ethan spends most of his time in school and by the time he is home, he will be busy with his own stuffs where else Ayden is ALWAYS with me hence the biased update.  Anyway, today’s update is dedicated to Ethan. It is ALL ABOUT ETHAN today. I […]

We brought the boys to KidZania today. I was surprised that we needed to pay RM39 for Ayden to enter and play too. I asked them what can a 2 1/2 year old kid do in KidZania? To my amazement, they told me there are 19 activities suitable for toddlers in KidZania. Ethan’s entrance fee is RM80 (9 year old) while both Darling and I are RM39 each for parents. So let’s check out what are the […]

“OH NO!” BREAKING NEWS – The world is in peril. LIVE security cameras captured robots stealing thousands of Horlicks packs from the Horlicks factory. HORLICKS, a popular nutritional health food drink for children contains 23 vital nutrients which are essential for growth and children’s developments. With thousands of Horlicks packs missing, children all over the world are at risk being deprived from growing Tall, Strong and Sharp! This also means Ethan will be deprived of […]

Big brother Ethan came home with his art homework last week. His task for that week was stamping using okra and leaves. Of course little brother Ayden won’t let the big brother work on his homework in peace unless he is given the opportunity to do the same too. So I got an extra okra for Ayden to have fun together with Ethan. I wrapped the okra with tissue as their hand gets itchy holding […]

We were at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur last month for dinner. Before dinner, we lingered at The Mixing Room, Lobby Lounge to enjoy a selection of 7 signature Tapas created by Sous Chef Pablo Crespo. Available from 12.00noon to 10.00pm daily, Chef Pablo mesmerizes us with his Spanish-Guatemalan inspired creations. The Mixing Room Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Chef Pablo’s imaginative use of fresh ingredients and recipes that are easy has led to the creation of enticing cold […]

We were back in Melaka earlier this month for a short staycation at the newly opened Novotel Melaka hotel. Located in the heart of the city centre, it is a walking distance from major attractions and shopping malls. Novotel Melaka Jalan Melaka Raya 2, 75000 Melaka. Tel: +606-2898222 LOBBY Clean and spacious lobby greeted us as soon as we stepped into the hotel. There are many cosy sofas to rest while waiting to get checked-in. […]

I always sing with Ayden the nursery rhyme that goes like this, “Mummy called the doctor and the doctor said, ‘No more monkeys jumping on the bed’ “ The other day when Ayden was admitted in the hospital, I introduced the doctors and nurses to him. He laughed and said we are the monkeys the doctor has always been telling not to jump on the bed. I laughed with him and never thought much about […]

These days I jadi macam full-time cook jer. Early morning, cook. Evening, cook. But why am I complaining lah, this IS the job of a stay-at-home-mom what kan? If I don’t cook then stay at home for what? But then again I have not been cooking for the many, many years I have been staying at home :P Kor-Kor is busy upstairs in his room, catching up on homework for the one week that he […]

School reopens. I am sure the children will be sharing with each other what they did during the school holidays. Ethan has done nothing much except being in the hospital. The Daddy did ask the boys what they want to do the first thing when we are all discharged and they both answered, “to watch Kung Fu Panda 3”. We have not been to the movies eversince Ethan started school in the morning session. So […]

We were in Melaka two weeks ago for an early celebration of my mother’s birthday as I know I won’t be able to go back to be with her on her actual birthday which is today, 20 March. We went for hi-tea at The Square, Novotel Melaka.  There are indoor and outdoor seating to suit your preference.  It is breezy and nice outside but the boys chose to sit inside.  The first thing that caught […]

I am sorry for not answering or returning your calls, replying private messages, comments and more. I know everyone is concerned and wants to know what happened to us, particularly Ayden but I do not have time to explain to each and every one. It was after midnight, 5 days after that horrifying ordeal that we are finally home again. So let me tell you what exactly happened. If you read my previous post, you’ll […]

We brought Ethan to the clinic in the evening as it is already the 4th day of fever and the paed just gave Nurofen to control his fever. Unfortunately his fever did not subside and by midnight it was as high as 40.4C!  We panicked and quickly brought him to the ER at that is situated about 10 minutes drive away from our house to test for dengue.  Little Ayden tried to cheer the obviously […]

Sooooooo… I woke up with many pictures of the partial eclipse on my whatsapp. I can’t believe we slept through it all. It has been a rough night. Ethan is on the 4th day of high fever. This morning it peaked at 40C! Haih…  The weather is still extremely hot. I believe if I place a cob of corn under the scorching hot sun it will be a popping party >_< Talking about popcorn, it […]

Gosh why is it so hot these days? I don’t even feel like going to the playground as it is still scorching hot eventhough it is close to 7pm! The big brother Ethan skipped school yesterday and today due to high fever. The 3 of us are prisoners in our own home. We take many showers but sweat buckets as soon as we get out of the bathtub. Urgh!  This is what we do everyday – […]

We are honoured to be invited to a private dining session with Executive Chef Chong Chee Ming (张细明) at Sky Palace (食为天) Chinese restaurant, One City last week. Sky Palace Fine Chinese Cuisine Restaurant (食为天) Sky Park @ One City, Contact: 603-5115 9998 Website: www.skypalace.com.my Facebook: fb.com/SkyPalaceFineChineseCuisine Tucked in a corner on the ground floor of the mall, this restaurant actually consists of two levels spanning over 8000sq feet. We were ushered to the top floor into one of their […]

I love going on a short getaway as that means getting to spend some quality time with the boys but when the hotel we live in comes with complimentary high speed internet access on a Mac, it is poison for me. I’ll end up stealing some time away to do a bit of work. It is even more toxic as I know the boys are having fun in the kids’ corner under the supervision of their […]

We were at Mid Valley Megamall for our very first laser tag experience at Galaxy Laser a week ago. We got hungry after that and together with some friends headed straight to 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice 新怡保鸡饭店 that is situated on the same level as Galaxy Laser, on the left side of the Exhibition Centre. 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice 新怡保鸡饭店, Mid Valley Megamall Kampung Chicken (Whole Bird RM88) What I like about dining here is their […]

My sister-in-law informed us regarding this flower show at Eco World Majestic in Semenyih last month but we did not have the time to go and check it out. Last Sunday, we finally managed to squeeze a couple of hours to drop by just to see what the hype is all about. We went in the afternoon but because the place is too packed, visitors are not allowed to drive in. We were told to […]

As a lifestyle family blogger, I let my readers take a peek into my life through the pictures and words I share in my blog and other social media. With two kids in tow, it is almost impossible to go around lugging a bulky and heavy DSLR. When Samsung launched the new Samsung NX500 earlier last year that succeeds the core performance of the NX1’s DNA in a portable, compact device designed for everyday use, […]

Think PORK pizzas and burgers and one of the first that comes to mind is definitely Skippys. I think it is safe to say most of us know of the first Skippys Pizza in Phileo Damansara 1 that originally started as a delivery and take-away store. That outlet in Phileo in due course accepts dine-in customers too and quickly became popular with the corporate lunch crowd in that area. Last December, Skippys Pizza opened their second outlet at Damansara Uptown. […]

Let me tell you a little about the happenings in our home this week..  I usually sleep facing Ayden so whenever he needs milk at night, he can just lift my shirt up and drink. The other day, I slept with my back facing him. In his drowsiness, he lifted my shirt to find the milk gone. Horrified, he shouted, “Mummy, tetek HILANG dy!” #BreastfeedingProblems Ayden and Ethan were fighting over something petty that ended in […]

I love gardening but one thing I dislike about it is that cats love pooping in my pots. It gets pretty annoying to be scooping poops every morning. No, we can’t use cat poop as fertilizer for my food plants.  What I do is to scatter orange peel in the pots regularly. Most cats dislike the smell of citrus hence this will deter them from pooping here to some extend. We eat oranges a lot […]

On weeks when I am too busy to go grocery shopping, I’ll take the opportunity to do so when Ethan is attending his drum class. I’ll usually make it a quick one and grab whatever I needed the most. Ayden will as usual happily grabs whatever he wants and places it into my bundle together.  Why is everything GREEN?! Ayden is at the stage where he prefers to be running around instead of sitting still […]

Located on the ground floor of Dorsett Grand Subang, we were at Terazza Brasserie for their Mongolian Grill, one of their themed night buffet every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Originally from Taiwan, Mongolian Grill has since become popular across the globe inspired by stories of Mongolian warriors and their culinary prowess. Using their large shield as makeshift woks, they would stir-fry their meats and vegetable over blazing fires whilst using herbs and spices to […]

We attended HP Kids Day Out at Galactic Laser Mid Valley Megamall last Saturday. Ethan was extremely excited as it was our very first laser tag experience. He went for his taekwondo class early in the morning in order to be able to make it here by noon.  Galactic Laser, Mid Valley Ethan won a headphone during the quiz session.  The boys ate a little before going into the battlefield.  Okay I lied, they ate a lot […]