Alycia, our eldest daughter usually gets a Grab car to college. The Grab fare used to cost RM25 – RM30 for a one-way trip but the fare has increased by almost 50% since a month ago. When classes return to 100% in-person soon, we’re going to spend even more on her Grab fare. We estimate…
Another busy week whizzed past me in a blink of an eye. This week I’ve been extra busy as I’ve to cook and accompany the mil to the hospital for her post-cataract-surgery follow-up checkup, on top of school runs and my freelance work. Meals at home this week have been mostly takeout and very simple…
Another week zoomed past as swiftly as the wind. The past one week I’d been busy arranging for a cataract surgery for the mil at Pantai Hospital. So many things needed to be done from finding her a Chinese ophthalmologist for ease of conversing to arranging for her medical claim from the insurance company, going…
Here are tips to help you prepare for your kid’s first day at preschool. First, have all materials and activities organized in advance. Then, establish a regular schedule and routine. Time of tremendous growth.The child’s shape changes significantly during preschool. Preparing for preschool norwalk ct is unlike newborns, they will have the angular appearance of…
For weeks hubs had been raving about this Chinese restaurant that he went to a couple of times with his besties at Bandar Mahkota Cheras. This restaurant requires advance booking from their customers before going. If you plan on a walk-in, chances are you’ll be told that they are fully booked. Their dishes are often…
After a motor vehicle accident, you might have questions. You might be confused about who is at fault, what your insurance covers, and if you need to file a report. If you decide to get an attorney, you should ask them a few questions about their services before you hire them. Lawyers and their services…
As I was typing the title of this post, the date suddenly hit me. It’s the month of May and the anniversary of Cass’ surgery and our 3-week nightmarish stay in Gleneagles Medical Centre (GMC), Penang exactly 13 years ago. The days spent with Cass at GMC were so overwhelming that it’s hard to repress…
Before the mil left for Ipoh last Sunday during the Hari Raya holidays, she cooked a huge pot of brinjal with minced meat. The brinjals were from hubby’s central kitchen as he cleared his fridge. He usually clears the fridges at his kitchen when there’s a long break. The portion of braised brinjal with minced…
Alycia is back in Ipoh to visit her grandparents. She followed her grandma’s (mil) friend who’s driving back to Ipoh and there’s one more seat in her car for Alycia to tag along. It’s been more than two years since Alycia went back to Ipoh and has not seen my parents for this long. This…
Our teenage chef is on a madeleine baking frenzy! She made two batches on the same day some time last week and it was a BIG HIT with everyone, especially Cass. Cass even brought the madeleines to school for recess. She’s one stubborn fella who just wouldn’t want to bring any food to school despite…
This cheeky pussy gave Sherilyn and me a major heart attack this afternoon. She was playing her favorite game of ‘football’ with an Izumio cap when she accidentally swiped the cap under the fridge. While trying to retrieve the cap, Haru’s paw got wedged under the tiny gap between the fridge and the floor. I…
The bra is an undergarment that celebrates a woman’s individuality and uniqueness. It is a part of her intimate world and highlights her sensuality. As the bra is worn snugly on a woman’s best assets, it is like her second skin. Thus, choosing a super comfortable bra is essential so that she feels physically relaxed…
Our littlest darling turned 14 last Saturday – 9 April 2022. She has definitely come a long way. For those of you who have been following my blogs way before Cass was born would know her medical history. She’s not 100% out of the woods yet and we’re still trudging slowly, but in no real…
Most of us are constantly trying to find ways to cut down on our expenditures – from the monthly grocery bill to our children’s expenses, utility bills to our various insurance policies. For a family of five with two adults and 3 children, the typical insurance scenario is motor insurance each for the husband and…
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