FollowThis year’s Mother’s Day celebration was a memorable one, filled with delicious food, thoughtful gifts, and simple moments shared with loved ones. We decided to celebrate with brunch at Hai Kah Lang in Seapark, PJ—a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant in 2022 that we’ve come to enjoy. Having visited their other two outlets in KL previously…
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How Rooibos Tea Became My Teen’s Exam Week Stress Reliever
When you think of teenagers powering through exam week, you’d probably picture lots of coffee, energy drinks, or perhaps sugary snacks or chips. But in our home, Cass, my youngest daughter, has taken a slightly different route—and it surprised me. What keeps her calm through long study sessions isn’t just coffee and tea, but more…
Embrace the Unusual Through Clothes
If you’re getting bored with the mundane aspects of life and dying to get some cheap thrills, you could explore the wild side of fashion with weird shirts featuring yokai, ghouls, spirits, psychedelic, and more. These shirts are sure to make heads turn or do a double-take. They’re eye-catching and screaming for attention. One can’t…
Celebrate Your Reading Passion with Unique Bookish Graphic Tees
For book enthusiasts and literary rebels alike, expressing their love for literature through fashion is a fun and stylish avenue. Bookish graphic tees have become popular as a way to display your love for books while making a chic fashion statement. These tees are a must-have for bookworms and book fanatics. Wearing these tees is…
Why Daddy and Me Shirts Are More Than Just Cute
If you’re someone who loves dressing your kiddo up and taking tons of photos for posting on social media, you would most likely have purchased dad and me matching shirts or mum and me matching tees. Besides being a symbol of family unity and togetherness, these family matching clothes are cute and cool, and often…
Why Funny Political Shirts and Patriotic T-Shirts Make Great Father’s Day Gifts
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and in a month, it’s Father’s Day. Shopping for gifts for your mother is pretty easy. You can get her flowers, skincare items, her favorite desserts, treat her to a spa or facial, or simply a homemade card with a heartfelt message. For dad, I find that it’s a little…
Burning the Midnight Oil
This semester, Sherilyn is back at it—running on sheer willpower and caffeine, pulling all-nighters in her university studio with her course mates as they scramble to complete back-to-back assignments. For the past week, she’s left home in the morning and only returned around 7am the next day, barely catching a few hours of sleep before…
Managing PCOS and Diabetes Risk: My Low-Carb Journey Since 2000
Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) hasn’t been easy, especially when it comes to food. I was diagnosed in the year 2000, and since then, I’ve been on a low-carb diet. PCOS is closely linked to insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells no longer respond normally to insulin. This can cause blood sugar…
Why I’ll Keep Working – Even In My 60s
I’ve been a stay-at-home mum with a freelance writing job since 2007. That’s 18 years of juggling motherhood, house chores, and deadlines—a life that’s fulfilling, yet stressful. For 10 years, I also ran an online store that sold women’s and children’s clothes. Managing three young daughters and writing for a living with a side business…
Mindful Eating for a Healthier, Happier Me
Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat more mindfully — and I can truly feel the difference. I try not to buy food from typical chap fan (economy rice) stalls anymore. Not only do my daughters, especially Cass and Sherilyn, dislike those dishes — calling them oily, salty, sweet and just plain “blah”…
Labour Day or Just Another Crazy Busy Day?
While most people were enjoying a relaxing break today, my Labour Day felt anything but restful. Despite it being a public holiday, I was buried under some article submissions for my overseas client. On top of that, I had to take my mother-in-law to the pharmacy to get her medication — something I couldn’t put…
Sherilyn’s Sip of Passion – Crafting Magic with Coffee and Matcha
If there’s one person in our household who can brew joy in a cup, it’s Sherilyn. Her love for coffee and matcha goes beyond the average café-goer’s enthusiasm — it’s a full-blown passion that she pours into every cup she makes. Whether she’s waitressing or working behind the counter as a barista at the café…
My Latest Fruity Obsession – The Gorgeous and Tasty Ruby Kiwi
If you’ve been following my foodie adventures, you’ll know my girls and I have a soft spot for beautiful, nutritious, and not-so-easy-to-find fruits. And lately, we’ve fallen head over heels in love with a new fruit crush — Zespri’s Ruby Kiwi! For the past two weeks, I’ve been indulging in one ruby kiwi a day,…
Best Gemstones for Libra Women Bracelets: Harmony Meets Beauty
Libra women are often considered the epitome of elegance, charm, and balance. Ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and love, Libras (born between September 23 and October 22) are naturally drawn to aesthetics, refined taste, and harmonious relationships. For a Libra woman, accessories aren’t just fashion statements—they’re energetic companions that reflect her personality and…
My Latest Blood Test Results: Small Wins and New Lessons
Two Saturdays ago, I went for another routine blood test. My main goal this time was to check on my cholesterol and HbA1c readings — two important markers of my health that I’ve been closely monitoring. I’m happy to report that there’s been some good news! My cholesterol levels, with the help of a daily…
When the Music Stops
Last Saturday was quite a significant day for Cass. She headed off to Sunway College to participate in the Sunway Ox-Bridge Essay Competition — a prestigious nationwide event co-hosted by Sunway College and the Oxford & Cambridge Society Malaysia. This annual competition attracts bright young minds from all over Malaysia, and with cash prizes and…