Recently my mum was spring-cleaning the cupboard where she keeps all our old treasures — things from my pre-teen days right up to items that belonged to my three girls when they were babies. She has always been such a careful keeper of memories. Among the things she found was a stack of flash cards…
One of the simplest cleaning items I’ve used for many years at home — and honestly didn’t expect to like this much — is this disposable dry electrostatic multipurpose cloth. It looks very basic at first glance, but it’s surprisingly versatile and practical for everyday cleaning. You can use it dry to sweep the floor…
It’s been decades since I last visited the pasar malam in my childhood neighbourhood of Ipoh Garden East. Tonight, I came back with my parents — now both in their 80s. The pasar malam felt so long, with endless stalls selling all kinds of delicious food… not exactly the healthy kind 😄 but so nostalgic….
If you’re exploring Ipoh Old Town and craving something different from the usual local fare, we recently discovered a hidden gem — Aro Restaurant, located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Concubine Lane. This cozy South Indian restaurant serves up hearty, traditional meals that truly hit the spot. We ordered their mutton nasi…
Some things in life are more than just objects. They carry stories, memories, and the quiet strength of generations before us. This humble mortar and pestle sitting in our kitchen is one of them. It has been with my family for over 70 years. I only discovered its true age last week. I was mopping…
I recently received a parcel from Lazada filled with some of the simplest yet most nourishing snacks — lightly roasted melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. No heavy seasoning, no added sugar — just clean, wholesome crunch. As someone navigating perimenopause and trying to reduce sugar intake, finding snacks that are both satisfying and…
Today, Mum and I made a quick trip to Beacon Mart in Ipoh Garden South to stock up on a few of our usual favourites. Into our basket went marinated chicken chops, saba fish, Beacon sprouted beans & grains bread, Beacon wantons, and Beacon chicken soup. One reason we like buying chicken from Beacon is…
Artistic fashion, where traditional fashion merges with creativity reflects individuality and allows the wearer to showcase their personality through their choice of style. Artistic fashion such as artistic shirts, t-shirts, dresses and wearable fashion pieces showcases bold graphics, imaginative artwork and innovative designs. You’ll find artistic drawings with captions such as a pair of hands…
There is a new bakery in Bercham that cake lovers, especially fans of JJ Swissrolls may want to check out. JJ Extra Bakery officially opened on 19 February 2026, which was the 3rd day of Chinese New Year. This outlet is the sister branch of the well-known JJ Cakes & Swiss Rolls located in Ipoh…
Fans of everything purple, pink, colorful, girlish and mystical, you have to check out purplehecate.com, an online store that carries such fashion items and more. You’ll love the magic off the shoulder sweatshirts and t shirts in purple and pink hues. They’re also available in other colors like neutrals and other gorgeous colors with graphic…
If you are a self-professed geek or nerd in a certain interest or subject, and are proud of it, you will love the range of geek and nerd shirts from geeksoutfit.com. I once asked a friend’s son why he was always wearing computer games-themed t-shirts and he told me that it’s a way for him…
Yesterday I went to Pantai Hospital Ipoh to review my medical report with the family physician at the Health Screening Department. Besides one issue that needs yearly (or even bi-annual) monitoring, the doctor pointed out something else — I am underweight. At 41kg, she advised me to put on a little weight to reduce the…
Shortly after I gave birth to Cass, my youngest girl — sometime in 2008 or 2009 — my gynaecologist spotted a very tiny fibroid during a routine ultrasound scan. I can’t remember the exact year, but I remember his words clearly. “It’s very small. Just monitor it.” So I did. In the early years, it…
While scrolling through my Google Photos today, I stumbled upon a photo of Cass taken in February 2016. She was holding a Rubik’s cube, completely absorbed in it — and just like that, a flood of memories came rushing back. Back then, both Alycia and Cass were crazy over the Rubik’s cube. Alycia’s high school…
My parents no longer do elaborate CNY preparations like they did in the early 1980s, when my late maternal grandmother was still around. Back then, pre-CNY preparations meant trips to Ipoh Old Town to buy dried goods and waxed meat. My parents and grandmother even made their own Chinese sausages. I still remember vividly how…
Today is the 10th day of Chinese New Year, and was my scheduled yearly medical check-up and Pap smear. This year, instead of visiting my usual gynae in KL, I did it at Pantai Hospital Ipoh. After Googling for female health screening packages, I found that Pantai was offering one of the best deals. I…
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