Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam (GBWHSA) welcomes the New Year 2020 with New Year Hi Tea at Royale Songket Restaurant, Level G. Savour the festive spirit with scrumptious buffet spread to cheer your New Year celebration. Guests can start the excitement for hi-tea with bunch of appetizers such as Open Faced Sandwich, Parade of Cold Seafood on Ice, Assorted Cheese Platter, Cold Cut Display, Seasonal Salad Bar & Vegetable Crudités, Caper Salad, Waldorf Baby Potato […]

We went back to my mom’s place last weekend to help her “gelek Kueh Ee”. I go back hometown at least once a month but it has been ages since I last went back specially for this as we always avoided going back to Melaka during this time of the year due to the horrendous traffic jam. Somehow this year we decided to just brave the jam and make it home after receiving this picture […]

It’s the season of giving and we found just the perfect gift from THE experts of portable massagers – Breo The portable massager brand Breo combines the concept of Chinese medicine with technology and creates a series of portable human hand massage products. It has won German Red Dot Awards and German IF Design Awards. With over 400 storefronts all over the world, Breo has now stepped foot in Malaysia with its outlet in IOI […]

This festive season, discerning diners will be spoilt for choice at Impiana KLCC Hotel’s renowned food and beverage outlets CEDAR on 15 – a chic and contemporary rooftop restaurant and bar with a stunning panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline – and Tonka Bean Café & Deli, the hotel’s cosy and stylish casual dining restaurant. Diners can look forward to an array of culinary delights to celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New […]

Come and celebrate up in the cold crisp air this holiday season. Usher in the festive vibes with family and friends up hills at Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences, Genting Highlands 5-COURSE CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER 24 December / 6.30pm – 10pm The Garden Terrace Cafe RM70 per adult Indulge in an affordable five-course menu at The Garden Terrace Cafe. A 5-course Christmas inspired dinner at the lowest price you can ever imagine that is bound to delight […]

Sunway Giza Mall celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Saturday and both the boys were invited to perform in collaboration with United Piano Sunway Giza.  Both Ethan and Ayden performed two songs each. Let me share some photos first.  The boys with their drum teacher, Teacher Mazlan.  Now let’s watch their performances videos: Ayden’s performance of the first song – HANDS CLAP Ethan’s performance of the first song – JUST GIVE ME A REASON Ayden’s performance […]

I can’t believe I am saying this but WHITE canvas shoes will soon be a thing of the past in schools in Malaysia. I have been holding on to it for the longest time ever since our Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik announced that all students will wear black shoes in the near future. I have always loved white shoes. I mean we were not given a choice back then. Love it or hate it, […]

This Christmas, feast to your hearts’ content with [email protected] Bukit Bintang’s uniquely themed buffet lunch titled A Merry Malaysian Christmas. Besides Malaysia’s diverse culture in the buffet offerings, diners can also sing along to the band and meet Santa Claus and his beautiful santarinas. The Merry Malaysian Seafood Buffet is priced affordably at RM78+ per person, served on Christmas Day only starting 12noon. Every purchase comes with a complimentary entrance to Waka Waka KL indoor […]

It is that time of the year again to start getting everything ready for the next academic year. It is wise to spend wisely as there will be a lot of stuffs to purchase. One of the first and most important things that comes to mind is school uniform. When we consider that school children spend at least 6 hours a day wearing their uniforms in our hot and humid weather, we know that this […]

When Ethan was younger, we went up to Genting fortnightly as we had the annual pass to their theme park then. It is only an hour drive from our house hence we don’t mind going up that often. Unfortunately, they closed that theme park down to make way for another bigger project theme park that is yet to complete todate.  They do however, have a smaller scale theme park indoor called Skytropolis. We decided to […]

We will be welcoming the RAT zodiac next year hence I’ll be sharing THREE videos on how to make a simple yet adorable ANGPOW MOUSE and ONE video of Meat Floss RAT cookies. Watch the tutorials here:    For more Chinese New Year Angpow decor ideas and tutorials, head over to our YouTube playlist here: DIY Chinese New Year AngPow Decor 

It is that time of the year again when all the joy in the world is spreading! This year, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel is presenting a series of festive special offer to enlighten our year-end and usher into year 2020! There’s no better way to spend the holidays than having a family get together over a hearty feast. Be spoiled for choices for the whole family with one of Festive Menus at Pasar Baru […]

Sometimes the best vacation is a staycation especially for us urban folks. A break from our routine is the very thing we need every once in a while. Last weekend we did just that. We stayed in, unplugged and restored at the new deluxe plus room in Impiana KLCC Hotel. Impiana KLCC Hotel is located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre opposite the great Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. […]

As the Season of Love and Giving approaches, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is looking forward to sharing ‘A Tropical Christmas’ with everyone. An array of dining activities is in line to entice diners to have a memorable Christmas and New Year with the hotel.  On Christmas Eve, relish from the Traditional Christmas Eve Buffet Spread and Buffet Dinner at Chatz Brasserie while on Christmas Day, indulge in the Christmas Day Buffet Brunch and Christmas Day Buffet […]

The rainy season is here and this situation is expected to last till the end of the year. With the boys cooped up at home unable to go to the playground due to these constant evening showers, I have to think of something to keep them occupied. Children these days get glued to their gadgets easily if we don’t practice certain control over them. With them getting more and more exposed to different types of […]

Sometime early this month, our little Ayden hits the streets in a mission to bring smiles to random strangers. We were pleasantly surprised to see how willing these beautiful strangers are to spend a couple of minutes from their busy life to smile and just be happy ❤️ Would you stop and allow Ayden to take a wefie with you if he approached you? Watch the video here: 

With a blink of an eye, Ayden graduated from preschool last Sunday. If you have been following our journey, you’d know that I homeschooled both Ethan and Ayden during their preschool years. With big brother Ethan, I home-schooled him until he is 6 years old then panicked when someone told me that without a preschool graduation cert he won’t be accepted into primary school. So we quickly looked for a preschool for him but by […]

If you are planning for a fun family staycation in the Klang Valley, you’ll LOVE the NEW Family THEME Rooms at Furama Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur   FURAMA BUKIT BINTANG KL 136, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  03-2788 8888 Family rooms and theme room rates starts from RM450+ onwards. Each booking comes with a complimentary unlimited playtime at Waka Waka KL. Book a family room directly with Furama Bukit Bintang and enjoy […]

 Imagine an inky black sky studded with pinpricks of stars, twinkling like diamonds against a satin background.  The strains of tuneful melodies drift in the breeze as the smell of luscious food wafts through the air. On the left, exclamations of delight at the fun fair where someone has won a prize; on the right, the iconic fanfare that heralds the start of a blockbuster movie. Movie under the stars If this sounds like […]

A reader recently asked if I know of any hotels in Melaka suitable for families with young children as she is planning a trip to this historical city in the third quarter of this year. Immediately I shared with her the video of our recent stay in the Kids’ Suite, Holiday Inn Melaka. This Kids’ Suite will definitely keep the little ones happy and occupied with the double-decker bed as well as play area in […]

Last week, schools were suddenly closed due to the haze. With 3 days off and nothing to do, Ethan’s friends planned an outing to go ice skating. His friends are all pro-skaters while both my boys have never skated but are keen to learn. So off to the ice skating rink they went. They took advantage of the early bird special whereby if you enter before noon, you’ll get RM5 off the ticket price. We […]

Ayden’s kindy is holding a talent show next week. The kids are given a chance to showcase their talent. They can choose to sing, tell a story or any other hidden talent that they have.  Ayden is not going to play the drums as the school doesn’t have a drum set and it will be too much of a hassle to transport a set there. He chose to perform a magic trick. And the best […]

Most of my readers know both my boys are avid drummers as I regularly share videos of their drum covers. I even created a Youtube playlist especially for all their drum covers so it will be easier to follow their updates. You can track their updates here -> Drum Covers They are slowly but surely upgrading their drum set from the basic 5-piece set to an elaborate set of their dreams. I wanted to contribute […]

On the 1st of August, Ethan got a chance of a lifetime to perform in front of his favourite rock band Mad August during the press conference for their upcoming concert. I’ve blogged about it here.  Fast forward to 30 August, I brought the boys to attend that said concert. This is Ethan and Ayden’s first time attending a concert and they are pretty excited about it. We got rock zone tickets; a free-standing […]

Our Little Chef Ayden turns SIX today. He requested to celebrate with his friends at school so I baked him his favourite Moist Chocolate cake and let him decorate it himself. Ayden named his masterpiece – Chocolate Oreo Burger Cake HAPPY BIRTHDAY AYDEN Big brother Ethan could not join us as he was in school Ayden and his class teacher With the boys With the girls Singing the birthday song So adorable to see these […]

Last Sunday (25/8/2019) was a very memorable day for our drummer boys as they both get to perform LIVE in a mall in the Klang Valley. Big brother Ethan is used to performing as he is the school’s drummer so I am not too worried for him. I was more concerned for little Ayden as this is only his second time performing for a crowd yet he nailed it effortlessly. The Daddy and I are […]

Mention Sapore and many will tell you that it is a hidden gem in Ampang. Serving authentic Italian and Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant is lead by Chef Fabio Ruggiero, who originates from Bari in Italy. Sapore is hidden right behind the busy street of Jalan Ampang fly over bridge. 18 Persiaran Ampang, Desa Pahlawan, Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 2pm to 11:30pm (Monday to Friday) 10am to 11:30pm (Weekends & Public Holiday) Contact: +603 […]

 Waka Waka KL is the latest themed indoor playground in Kuala Lumpur. This ‘magical kingdom’ is perfect for children aged between two to twelve years old. Located within the premises of Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang, Waka Waka KL boost over 10,000 square feet of play space for little ones to unleash his/her energy and imagination and be a #wakaroyal! More than just a place to play, Waka Waka KL is built to enhance a […]

FREE PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS IN 1 UTAMA SHOPPING MALL Several malls in the Klang Valley have implemented FREE play space for children. 1 Utama Shopping Mall is one of them. Situated on the Ground Floor, it is in the same wing as FlowRider KL and AirRider KL. It is non-air conditioned though with several fans fixed to the walls so do bring a change of clothes as kids can get pretty sweaty after a good […]

Little Chef Ayden is back and this time he baked some delicious sesame cookies using Martha Stewart’s recipe. This is one of the simplest cookies to bake so if you are looking for something to bake with your little ones, I would highly recommend this recipe.  Ingredients:  1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (we used 115 gram butter) 1 cup packed light-brown […]

It’s the school holidays and little Ayden is obviously having too much time in his hand …  Ayden : Mummy, it is Leon’s birthday today Me : Urm.. Happy Birthday Leon Ayden : But he doesn’t have a birthday cake Me : Uh-huh…  Ayden : Can we bake him a cake? Me : NO Ayden : Please… Pretty please??? And that’s how Leon the Lion got a cake for his birthday today >_< Leon’s 1st […]

August is a very important month for us Malaysians as we celebrate Malaysia’s Independence Day on the 31st.  The official Malayan Declaration of Independence was read at 9:30 a.m. at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. These days, Malaysians celebrate the historic event as a national holiday with parades, fireworks, excitement, and flag-waving cheer. For me personally, 31 August is made even more special with the birth of our second son, Ayden.  Ayden, My Merdeka Baby […]

It is believed that the moon is at its roundest and brightest on the 15th August of the lunar calendar. On this day, family members gather and feast together as full moon signifies reunion. Mooncakes are a must-have during this reunion, traditionally known as Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, Tao’s Chinese Cuisine’s Master Dim Sum Chef, Chef Lo Tian Sion and his team unveil their mooncake curations themed Orient Lustre. The Orient Lustre series blends classics […]

Flowers are a girl’s best friend especially fresh ones Special tip for guys – If you kind of forgotten your special someone’s birthday until the very last minute, hurry to your nearest florist to grab the biggest bouquet for her. OR if you are residing in Singapore, you are in LUCK as there is a florist that does same day delivery in 60 minutes! Dubbed “60 Minute Singapore Florist”, FARM Florist offers bouquets from $25.00 […]

Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant at Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam once again presents the new All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum (AUCE Dim Sum) package but this time, it is served with Szechuan Cuisines and Dessert which would not disappoint dim sum lovers. Literally meaning ‘touch the heart,’ dim sum refers to the dumplings and other small bites that do indeed produce an emotional response. In All You Can Eat Dim Sum, diners can expect 13 varieties of […]

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the four most important Chinese festivals. Mid-Autumn Festival is the festive season where families, friends and loved ones gather to celebrate the moments of unity and happiness. Children have fun walking around with traditional handmade paper lanterns lit with candles though these days, such traditional lanterns have become a rarity. Inflated bulb-lit plastic lanterns depicting cartoon characters of the season are now the fad among kids but I don’t […]

1st August 2019 This date will forever be embedded in Ethan’s memory as this is the day he got to meet his idols – the members of the awesome rock band Mad August in person. When I posted some pictures on my FB yesterday, a friend commented, “They are like the Malaysia version of Beyond now” and I must agree with him.  So not only Ethan got to meet them, he also had the privilege […]

I’m so lucky both my boys love reading. I’m sure they got that trait from me because the only book their father reads is FACEbook! Anyway, Ethan is currently reading the first of 3 books of #MaxCrumbly series from #1 New York Times best selling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell. It tells the daily ups and downs of Max Crumbly in middle school. While Ethan is in school, I took the opportunity to read these books too so […]

You know that feeling when you think you’ve got it all planned out and then all out of sudden it’s like as if your world has been shaken like a snow globe and everything got messed up? That’s me at the moment.  And it is regarding Ethan’s secondary school journey. You see, he’ll be sitting for his UPSR this September. Last week, he brought home a form for us to select the secondary school to […]

Time flies. My first born turned 12 yesterday. I remember his every birthdays like it was just yesterday. 12 years with him yet I still can’t get it right at times. Parenting is hard. I never know if the decision we make is correct or not yet we still have to do it. It is a journey of trials and errors but I am glad together, we are usually able to overcome the obstacles blocking […]

It’s my favourite indulgence. If you know me well, you’ll know that I watch what I eat. I don’t eat sugary stuffs. I don’t drink sodas. I am not even bothered by the current bubble tea craze.  BUT when it comes to durians, I have no restrictions whatsoever. I am crazy over durians. I can eat it for breakfast, lunch AND dinner *burp* Last month I was so craving for durians that I pestered Darling […]

I bought a whole pineapple from a grocer store about 3 years ago. A good breed pineapple. I remember it was selling at RM8.90 per fruit. It was very juicy and sweet. I took the crown, placed it in a pot and left it there in my porch.  I did not tend to it. I simply left it there to fend for itself as I wasn’t sure if it will bear any fruit or not […]

How do you guide your child to master languages other than their mother tongue? For me, I expose my boys to stories as well as videos. I can’t help them with Mandarin so I send them to enrichment classes but I personally guide them to read, write and speak in Bahasa Malaysia. I instill the love of reading in the boys from the very beginning when they were young. I make bedtime stories interesting. I […]

Hello! Wow, I’ve not updated my blog for quite some time now. I’ve been busy sorting pictures to be printed on our photobooks. You see, the thing about digital pictures is I got lazy to print them out and has been keeping them in my hard drive for ages. The last we printed anything was when Ethan was a year old. But I do have some of the boys’ current pictures that I printed myself […]

A couple of weeks ago, on a Saturday when big brother Ethan was busy with taekwondo, we brought little Ayden to a Hari Raya open house by a property developer.  Besides having a tour of their show houses, there were also a couple of complementary art and craft activities for the little ones.  Little Ayden painted this batik kampung house. It is his first time to complete a batik painting entirely on his own as […]

You see people flying so much, you’d think it’s fun. Then the day comes when it’s your turn to fly and you get all excited and ready to go. But there is one problem. You are not flying solo. You have young children flying together. The kids are equally excited to fly with you. They want to experience the joy of travel and experience for real what they only see in pictures prior to this. […]

We don’t need a crystal ball to help us decide our holiday destination when we have such a gorgeous beach with crystal clear water waiting for us at Kata Noi. Kata Noi Beach is a beautiful little bay along Phuket’s west coast with one of the best beaches on the island. The above picture is raw and unedited. Look at that amazingly clear and inviting sea water. Located just south of the main Kata Beach, […]

“IF WE WERE MEANT TO STAY IN ONE PLACE, WE’D HAVE ROOTS INSTEAD OF FEET”, Rachel Wolchin once said. So travel we did and we chose Phuket again this time for its close vicinity to Malaysia and convenience to fly there direct. We stayed at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, one of the only 3 beachfront resorts at Patong beach, the most famous beach in Phuket. Patong is a bustling town with its wide variety of […]

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature” – Joseph Campbell And we found just the perfect match for our heartbeats right here at Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut. A hidden gem; secluded but not difficult to find, we were greeted with lush greenery upon arrival. We took advantage of the Ramadan room promo where rooms are selling from as low as […]

Hotel Equatorial Melaka needs no introduction. Located in the heart of Melaka just across Dataran Pahlawan, it is within walking distance to Jonker Street, A Famosa and several other famous attractions at UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Hotel Equatorial Melaka Bandar Hilir, 75000, Melaka, Malaysia Tel: +60 6 282 8333 Fax: +60 6 282 9333 One of our favourite hotels in Melaka, we’ve had so many priceless memories here. The boys and the hotel’s resident bear […]

Culturally rich in heritage, Malaysia’s united identity shines in its cuisine as traditional flavours from different backgrounds blend together to create dishes we love. In light of this, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur celebrates the different palates with a truly Malaysian feast at Serena Brasserie throughout this holy month of Ramadan. Themed, “Warisan Tradisi di Serena” the culinary team have combined their treasured family recipes and expertise to present a spread of childhood favourites that takes diners […]

It was Mother’s Day weekend. Ethan had just completed his mid term exam so we get to go back Melaka to celebrate with my parents.  We brought my parents out for lunch on Sunday at their favourite place, TWS. My parents love the food here and they frequent this place often but it is the first for me and the boys.  My parent’s regular drink here is the large mug of carrot milk. When I […]

What do you call daun bawang in English? I call it spring onion. Or is it scallion? Or green onion? Whatever the name is, I don’t or should I say I’ve never buy them. I plant them myself as they are one of the easiest to grow our own. I grow them in the car porch in milk cartons… And also in the kitchen for easier access when I need them quickly while cooking. Besides […]

Even the kitchen needs some makeover to look aesthetically beautiful and combining with wallpapers, they are not thing of the past. You could use some wallpapers to decorate as beautifully and stylish as ever. There are plentiful of patterned or colourful wallpaper in the market and you could get your interior designer from Dakota Crescent or Bukit Merah. You can get your wallpaper up behind your oven, on your ceiling or inside your pantry. Here […]

We were in Langkawi during the Deepavali holiday in November last year. The first thing we did upon touching down at the airport was to grab a Langkawi Island Pass from Maystar Car Rental (Counter 3) and use it to offset RM50 off our car rental bill. When I posted the above picture of our iPass on Facebook, I received many messages from our readers asking us for more information. I soon realised that not […]

Since I started treatment for my acne scars three weeks ago, I know I won’t stop at just PRP. You can read about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) procedure in my earlier post. Dr Vanessa already told me I will need more than just PRP for my scars and suggested Subcision or Laser treatments but I wasn’t ready for neither of them at that time. AFTER PRP Platelet Rich Plasma injection helped to a certain extend […]

I don’t understand why people would want to bleach their hair. Here I am struggling to get rid of strands of my greying hair while others opt to decolourize their perfectly healthy hair. I always thought I have it under control though as I get Ethan to help me pluck them during his free time. Recently though, Ethan told me I may go bald if he were to pluck all my grey hair away. I […]

Ayden is allowed to bring snacks to school every Wednesday. I’m at my wits end trying to think of what to let him share with his friends once a week. Today, I decided to get him bake his own sardine puff and if it is a success, he’ll bake this for his friends this Wednesday. True enough, it is a HUGE success because we used store bought pastry and canned sardine 😁 Ingredients: Frozen Puff pastry […]

Let’s talk about what Ethan is reading at the moment. He’s over the Wimpy Kid (he has read them all) and is now into Kid Normal. These hilarious adventure series are the first from popular radio personalities Greg James and Chris Smith, featuring brilliant illustrations by Erica Salcedo. The first book – Kid Normal introduces us to 11 year old Murph Cooper reluctantly trying to adjust to moving to a new place (again) and attending […]

I turned 41 last December and I feel proud about it! I used to be terrified to reveal my age as it makes me conscious about my beauty, which matters a lot to me. Age fades beauty and aesthetically, I noticed the skin on my cheeks start to sag and my jawline less defined. This bothered me but it was not worth going under the knife for it. Though it may not be visible, but […]