FollowI’ve come to realize that I’m a bit different — I genuinely love being alone. It might sound strange, but maybe that’s just a byproduct of years of noise, busyness, and constant activity since becoming a parent. Life with kids has been an incredible journey, yet as it gets more hectic by the day, I…
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Embrace Comfort and Style with Plus Size T-Shirts and Oversized Tees
You may be wondering why some people like to wear plus-size T-shirts and baggy pants even though they are not oversized? I have a fashionista at home who is slim but she occasionally wears oversized tops and pants and I must admit that she looks good in this fashion. She usually wears oversized clothes for dance…
Finding Balance Between Love for Children and Self-Care
This morning, as I took Cass to the bank to open a savings account designed for teenagers under 18 (comes with a 2.5% interest rate until she turns 18YO, a debit-cum-ATM card, and a savings account passbook), we experienced an unexpected moment of reflection. We were early, arriving just minutes before the doors opened, and found…
Y2K Baby Tees: The Cute Revival You Need in Your Wardrobe This Christmas
Baby tees were one of the most iconic trends of the 1990s and early 2000s and they have made a strong comeback. They are likely to be trending for quite a while judging from the scenes at departmental stores and online fashion stores. At the home front, my middle daughter, the fashionista of the family,…
How I Grew Fresh Spring Onions from a Big Yellow Onion
One of the easiest and most rewarding things to grow right at home is spring onions, and surprisingly, you can do it with a humble yellow onion from the supermarket. I recently tried this myself, and here’s how it worked for me. The Accidental Start It all began when I picked up a few big…
Upgrade Your Gym Clothes This Black Friday
Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States. For ages, this marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US. Many offline or online stores offer discounts on a wide range of products to entice shoppers to spend. Some stores continue their sales to Monday, known as Cyber Monday, or…
Thoughtful Gifts for Teachers This Christmas
The year is coming to an end which means the school term winds down for the long holidays. With Christmas drawing near, this is the perfect time to show appreciation to the wonderful teachers in our children’s lives. Teachers are important role models and mentors to our children, shaping their intellectual, emotional, and social aspects.…
Sunday Lunches Without the Girls
The last two Sundays have had a different vibe to our usual family lunches, with Cass busy practicing at the skating rink, Sherilyn swamped with assignments, and Alycia off enjoying Korea last Saturday. Last Sunday, lunch was with hubby, MIL and Alycia while this Sunday, it was just me, my husband, and my MIL. Craving…
Cass’s Second Home: The Skating Rink Life
For Cass, the shopping mall and skating rink have become her second home. With a passion for figure skating, she heads to the rink three times a week—even twice during exam periods—for classes and practice. Spending countless hours there, Cass has settled into a routine that not only lets her work on her skating skills…
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is extremely common, with around one in six adults in the UK adults experiencing it each year. While lower back pain often resolves within a few weeks, it can be very debilitating and disrupt your daily activities. Understanding the common causes can help you prevent and manage lower back pain. This article…
Reflecting on My Carefree Childhood: Adventures in the 70s and 80s
When I was growing up, the world felt like a much safer and more carefree place. I have fond memories of riding my bike around the neighborhood and beyond, often venturing out alone or with Roy, my younger brother. I was around 9 or 10, and he was four years younger, yet our parents and…
The Different Factors that May Be Affecting Your Physical and Mental Health
Our physical and mental health can be impacted by many different factors in our lives. Being aware of these factors and how they may be influencing our wellbeing can help us make positive changes. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key elements that can affect our physical and mental health. Diet and Nutrition…
My Love for Matcha and a Deal I Couldn’t Resist
As a big fan of green tea and matcha, I’ve always found the taste of superior or ceremonial-grade green tea leaves incredibly calming. There’s something about the pure, earthy flavor that brings me joy and peace with every sip. Lately, I’ve had my eye on a premium Japanese brand called Keisuke Serizawa, a gold medal…
What My Girls Do at 16 vs. What I Did at 16: A Trip Down Memory Lane
At 16, my three girls are living out their passions in ways that are so different from what I did at their age. Cass, for example, is completely devoted to figure skating. She skates three times a week and tells me with confidence that she’ll continue skating for as long as she can. It’s inspiring…
Alycia’s Recovery: The Final Doctor’s Visit… Or Is It?
After four months of treatments, surgeries, and follow-ups, Alycia finally received some good news—her appointment with Dr. Low, the hand and microsurgery doctor, two Fridays ago was her last. It’s a huge relief to know that her recovery is going well enough that she no longer needs to see the doctor. However, yesterday, Alycia noticed…
My Eye Checkup at Optimax: A Much-Needed Relief After Recent Vision Scares
Yesterday, I finally went to Optimax (Seri Petaling branch) for a long-overdue, thorough eye checkup. Lately, I’ve noticed that the floaters in my eyes have become slightly more pronounced, which, coupled with a terrifying episode of kaleidoscope vision about two months ago (thankfully, just a one-time incident), made me realize it was time for a…