FollowOur country will go into a total lockdown for the second time effective 1 June 2021. All business sectors will be closed except for 17 essential sectors. It looks like Sherilyn and Cass will continue to have online learning for at least 2 or 3 more months. And hubby’s catering business will continue to bear…
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Lalafranc Eau Nerolia Hand Cream 30ml (Made in Korea)
My long-awaited Lalafranc Eau Nerolia hand cream arrived early this week after a 2-week wait. All the way from South Korea! This has got to be one of the best hand creams I’ve had! It’s ultra moisturizing, emollient, luxurious and smells pleasant. The moment I received the hand cream, I applied a thin layer on…
3rd Veggie Box (Chemical & Pesticide-Free) From Farm To Home Delivery
My third chemical and pesticide-free veggie box from Farm To Home Delivery arrived! I always look forward to our weekly veggie box and the mil is even more excited that I am ? In case you’re wondering if we managed to finish so much veggies in a week, yes we did! Thus, it’s a breeze…
Saturday, 22 May 2021 ~ Alycia’s Undang-Undang (Traffic Laws) Test
Alycia left home at 7 a.m. today to sit for an online Undang-Undang (traffic laws) test at the driving academy in Puchong and armed with double face masks, goggles, disinfecting wipes (with claims that it can kill Coronavirus) and sanitizer ?. She passed the test. Everything was done in under 3 hours and she was…
How to Get Your Kids Outside More
It is an unfortunate truth that kids don’t play outside as much as they used to. Who can blame them when they have endless YouTube videos, streaming services, social media, and video games to consume? It’s not healthy to spend all your time inside, though, especially when you are still developing. So, if you have…
To Go Or Not To Go?
With cases shooting up to over 6,000 yesterday and today, I have been left with a tough decision to make. Alycia is due to sit for an online traffic laws theory exam (Undang-Undang) this Saturday at the HQ of the driving academy in Puchong. A van will fetch her at our Taman to bring her…
Things Every Mother Should Have In Their Bag
Motherhood, oh the joys! It is certainly a difficult task, but one that is undoubtedly rewarding ?. If you are a mother, then this article is for you. Read on to learn what must-have items you should probably be carrying in your bag, especially if you have children on the younger side. Wipes If your…
Haru In Our Home
Haru is the first to check all our parcels when we bring them in from the lobby after delivery. She sniffs them and then gets another new ‘toy’. Her favorite toys are always boxes, bubble wraps, plastic bags and strings. Last week I ordered a scratch post toy for her from Shopee but that did…
5 Things to Consider if You Want to Keep Chickens
All of this time spent at home over the last year has got you thinking that you’d quite like to try the homesteader lifestyle, right? Well, there’s no better way to see if homesteading is a good option for you than to get started on your vegetable garden and to install a nice new chicken…
5 Stylish Updates to Your Home
It’s always nice to make some changes to your living space, whether it’s getting some fancy new appliances for your kitchen, a gorgeous new bathroom suite, or converting your attic into a spare bedroom or home office. There are plenty of home improvements that can help to add value to your property, but if you’re…
No Screens Necessary: 4 Ways To Keep Your Child Entertained Without Electronics
Nowadays, parents struggle to keep their kids busy and engaged without sitting them down in front of a television or putting a smartphone in their hands. While some forms of electronic media can be enriching, too much screen time can negatively affect children. Here are four ways to keep your child entertained the old-fashioned, screen-free…
4 Tips for a Healthy Living Environment
Your home can impact your physical health and affect your emotional wellbeing. An unclean living environment can lead to illness or injury, while a clean and hygienic home will promote good health and wellness. Fortunately, there are many ways to achieve and maintain a healthy home. Here are four tips for a healthy living environment: …
16 May 2021 ~ Random Updates
Alycia has finally tendered her resignation from the international pre-school and after-school care center. Her last day of work will be 31 May 2021. She’ll spend her time working on her You Tube channel and most probably find another temp job before starting college in September 2021. In between, she’ll be having driving lessons. She’ll…
Friday, 14 May 2021
Today is the 2nd day of Hari Raya. Whether it’s a public holiday or regular day, it doesn’t feel any different. The only difference is that on public holidays, Cass and Sherilyn have no online classes. They have 1 more month of distance learning before going back to school, provided the number of Covid cases…
Life During A Pandemic
I’ve always looked forward to to the month of June ever since our girls started going to school many years ago. It’s the mid-term school holidays and our yearly routine would involve making a road trip or ETS train ride back to my parents in Ipoh. The girls and I would don on our cute…
2nd Veggie Box (Chemical & Pesticide-Free) From Farm To Home Delivery
My second chemical and pesticide-free veggie box from Farm To Home Delivery arrived! As with the first box, I’m very pleased with this one as well as the veggies are very fresh and clean. The veggies are pre-washed with Biolux ozone water. This is why I like getting my veggies from Farm To Home Delivery…