FollowSince June this year, a simple daily chore like washing dishes has become a hands-off task for my Alycia. 6th June was the day her left ring finger was severely injured after a glass container shattered when it slipped from her hand when she was washing it and required immediate surgery. What started as a…
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A Sunday of Simple Pleasures
Yesterday was a quiet Sunday morning for my hubby and me. With his mom off to Ipoh for a fun trip with friends, and our girls each caught up in their own routines, it was just the two of us. Alycia was working her part-time job, Sherilyn was home finishing yet another assignment before heading…
How a Thoughtful Bathroom Design Boosts Wellness in Every Detail
The bathroom, often seen as a functional space, holds tremendous potential for enhancing wellness and tranquility. A thoughtfully designed bathroom can become a personal sanctuary where every detail contributes to a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation, and balance. By incorporating certain design principles, you can create a bathroom that promotes wellness, turning everyday routines into moments…
Wardrobe Essentials for Moms on the Go
As a mom with a packed schedule, your wardrobe should work as hard as you do, offering comfort, versatility, and style while keeping up with your busy days. Whether you’re dropping off the kids, attending meetings, or running errands, having a few key wardrobe pieces can make getting ready a breeze. Here are some wardrobe…
Finding Solitude in a Busy Life
I’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…
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…