Author: Shireen

I’m a 50+ mum of three grown daughters, now back in my beautiful hometown of Ipoh and slowly rebuilding a quieter, gentler life. After years between Ipoh and KL, I’ve returned to my roots to spend time with my parents in their 80s, my soul-healing cat, and the simple things that matter most. I blog and vlog about family life, home cooking, Ipoh food finds, and everyday moments that make this season of life meaningful. I do product reviews and accept sponsored posts on my blogs. I hope you'll enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy sharing my day-to-day adventures and mostly boring ranting :P Thanks for being here. 💛

Tips for Making a Good Blog Even Better

Posted on July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 by Shireen

Whether you are thinking of starting a blog or you’re already up and running, there’s always things we can do to improve our craft. Pick one or do all of my suggestions, to make your blog even better. The first tip you need to do to improve your blog is look at your pictures. It’s…

A Rewarding Job In HR

Posted on July 11, 2016July 16, 2016 by Shireen

One of the best jobs that I have had held with the happiest memories created was my 8 years spent in the human resource department of a local bank. That was my second job and the 8 years I spent there was filled with joy amidst ups and downs. No doubt the work load was pretty…

Hari Raya Holiday 2016 – Day 2

Posted on July 9, 2016June 4, 2017 by Shireen

Our 2nd day Raya holiday was spent at the mall. Since 1 week is too short for a getaway (we would avoid the highways at all cost during major festivals), the next best way for the hubs to make everyone happy was to bring us all to the mall. The kids are always content…

Hari Raya Holiday- 6 July 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016June 4, 2017 by Shireen

Today we intended to spend our holiday at Mid Valley Megamall and Gardens Mall but we made a detour to Bangsar when we saw the long horrendous queue of vehicles lining the highway leading to the mall. We went to Bangsar Shopping Complex instead but had no idea what to eat. Finally we settled for…

Hot Weather Is Back With A Vengeance

Posted on July 4, 2016June 4, 2017 by Shireen

The hot, humid and dry weather is back unwelcomed and with a vengeance! Yesterday and today have been searing. It’s so bad that I don’t feel like leaving my seat that’s under the ceiling fan and with stand fan blowing at me at full blast. But sweat is still trickling down my neck, armpit and…

Random Matters

Posted on July 2, 2016June 4, 2017 by Shireen

I once read a book written by a famous multi-millionaire on ways to be rich. One of the ways is by not spending the money. Yup, as easy as that. If you stop spending on something that you do not really need, you are in a way ‘earning’ the money back, thus you get to…

Foot Spa

Posted on June 28, 2016June 2, 2017 by Shireen

For the longest time ever, I had a pair of really UGLY feet. And I mean really ugly, especially the soles and heel. Even my part-time helper’s feet are smoother than mine. Even the hubs’ feet are silkier, pinkier and smoother than mine. Damn, I am jealous of the hubs’ feet! Cover my face and…

Sitka, Yellow Brick Road & Wicked Pancake Parlour @ Batai Village, Damansara Heights

Posted on June 26, 2016June 2, 2017 by Shireen

After dropping Drama Queen at her friend’s house in Bangsar today, the foodie hubs brought us along on his foodie trail in search of gastronomical food. What makes my man happiest is food, basketball and more food 😀 Now you see why I cannot afford not to exercise 5 times a week? I would expand…

Our Sunday – 26 June 2016

Posted on June 26, 2016June 2, 2017 by Shireen

Drama Queen was very accommodating and obedient this morning… coz she needed a favor from me! She wanted to go to her friend’s house and she knew that she could only get my nod of approval if she did everything that I said. Very smart girl! After helping to sweep the floor, she did the…

Ocean Green Restaurant, Penang

Posted on June 23, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

One of the hubs’ favorite old haunts in Penang is Ocean Green Restaurant. It’s a seafood restaurant situated by the sea. It is near Northam Suites Penang (our go-to hotel during and after Cass’ surgeries) and Gleneagles Medical Center. This place is not difficult to located. It is situated by the sea side, at the…

Expedition At Aquaria KLCC

Posted on June 20, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

It was definitely a day for my family to spend time together bonding and sharing love across. Our 2016 father’s day was well spent at Suria KLCC. But prior to our trip, we attended a sumptuous lunch party, courtesy of our condo Management as get-together for the residents. While the hubs brought our 2 older girls to watch Warcraft:…

Parents’ Day

Posted on June 18, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

My Saturday started very early today – at 4:45am. After Alycia left the house at 6:20am, I woke Drama Queen and Cass up. It’s Parents’ Day cum report card collection day today! The hubs left the house very early too. His client’s event is in Rawang, thus he was not able to follow me to…

Earning Passive Income From Home

Posted on June 16, 2016June 8, 2017 by Shireen

In case you do not already know, besides blogging, managing an online store that sells kids and ladies apparels, managing my 3 demanding girls, cooking whenever the MIL is not around and managing the household, I am also sharing to the world about two wonderful health products that are life-saving. Ever since we started consuming…

Drama Queen

Posted on June 13, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

My drama queen may be headstrong and locks horns with me all the time. She drives me bonkers and she makes me want to strangle her. But whenever she helps me out in the kitchen, she would have redeemed it all. She loves to do all that I hate! She’s my savior from Heaven! She…

Sin Kheng Aun, Rainforest Bakery and Mugshot Cafe, Penang (7 June 2016)

Posted on June 9, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

After Cass’ ultrasound scan at GMC, hubs brought us to Sin Kheng Aun Hainanese restaurant for a lunch of all our favorite dishes. Hubs and his entire family have been strong supporters of this restaurant for decades, tracing back to over 30 years of loyal patronage. On our way to Sin Kheng Aun, I gobbled down…

Cassandra’s Post Operation Ultrasound Scan – 7 June 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016June 3, 2017 by Shireen

It’s been 2 years since our last visit to Penang and follow-up check up with Cass’ surgeon. Upon reaching Penang yesterday morning, hubs dropped Cass and I at GMC. Along with his mum, Alycia and Sherilyn, he went on a shopping spree around Penang Island, getting all our favorite food while Cass and I were…

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