The act of learning something every day is one of the best ways of keeping your life interesting, as well as providing a great sense of personal satisfaction and achievement. Not only this, but it also helps out significantly to make you highly employable and serves to make you a more well-rounded person. And it…
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Saturday, 12 December 2020 ~ Cassandra’s Graduation From Primary School
Today is the graduation of Cass from SJKC Kuen Cheng 2. I’ve never revealed in my blogs where my girls attend primary school for their safety. Finally after 10 years, I can pull up the curtain as I bid adieu to this school. I will definitely miss going to this school. My 3 girls have…
CMCO Day 183 ~ Wednesday, 9 Dec 2020
Today is the queen’s 75th birthday and Sherilyn made Mont Blanc cupcakes for her grandma. The chestnut cream is made from chestnuts (cooked into a paste) and swirled atop the Génoise Sponge cake. The cake is super yums ~ not too sweet, not cloy and very light. The chestnut cream has a nice aroma of…
3 December 2020 Dinner ~ Keto Lasagna
As we had a very costly abalone hot pot dinner last night coz the in-house chef opened our expensive can of extra large abalone without asking my permission, I told her we’re going to have cheap vegan dinners for the next few days to counter-balance our budget ? So chef Sherilyn cooked a meat-free lasagna from…
6 Ways to Be a Healthy Mom
Being a parent is an amazing job. With that role comes immense responsibility and a long list of things to do each day. To ensure that you’re not burning out or running yourself into the ground, you must prioritize your own needs. Below are some ways that you can be a healthy mom. Take Time Out One…
The Value of Online Pharmacies in Meeting Healthcare Needs
When you or any member of your family are suffering from a minor health condition, going to the pharmacy becomes an instinctive solution. But ever since the pandemic started, going to a high street pharmacy has become more challenging. Not only is your personal safety a priority, but you also need to consider limiting the…
RMCO Day 179 ~ Saturday, 5 Dec 2020 (Alycia’s 17th Birthday)
Our miracle baby turns 17 today! Her dad still thinks of her as a little girl and ordered a jelly cake in pastel pink with cute little lambs on it (she’s born in the year of the goat) ?. When Alycia found out that her dad has ordered a little lamb jelly cake in pastel pink…
RMCO Day 175 ~Tuesday, 1 December 2020 (Thai Green Curry and Chili Garlic Tofu Bites)
It’s Thai fare for dinner on the first day of December! And we’re again happy guinea pigs to Chef Sherilyn’ new dishes ~ Thai green curry made from scratch and Chili Garlic Tofu Bites. An inexpensive dinner yet seriously yummy and impressive! Looking like a traditional Thai cook – pounding the fresh spices on the…
Dinner ~ Saturday, 28 November 2020
Our teenage chef cooked a big pot of kimchi soup that was so spicy that everyone was left gasping, breathless, dribbling with goo and gulping down cups of cool water ? . I went grocery shopping with Sherilyn yesterday morning and she chose a new brand of chili powder, which she didn’t think was so hot! …
Home-cooked Korean Dinner ~ Thursday, 26 November 2020
It’s Korean for dinner again, by Chef Sherilyn! This time she cooked Bulgogi pork and pork ribs, kimchi soup, black fungus salad, home-made kimchi and home-made pickled radish. The last two dishes were prepped a couple of weeks ago. The pork and pork ribs were marinated with fresh pear and kiwi juice, red onions, scallions,…
Origin Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow
We all know that having a good pillow helps us to get a restful sleep at night. An important factor for a healthy and happy life is getting an adequate amount of good quality sleep every night. A key factor towards achieving this is to invest in a good quality pillow. Have you ever bought…
Vitamins & Minerals: Do Young Children Need Them?
As a parent, you only want the best for your kids’ health, both today and in the long term. If you have young children, you might be looking through Wellements multivitamin reviews and wondering what kinds of vitamins and minerals your kids need to be at their best. Whether you choose to get your kids…
Dabbling In Latte Making
Besides playing masak-masak throughout the MCO, Sherilyn is now honing her latte making skill. She’s been experimenting with frothy latte with latte art the past few days because I happened to buy a new brand of fresh milk (Milky Hokkaido full cream milk) and it’s suitable for baristas. I would say that her different…
Milk for Pregnant Moms — What to Drink During Pregnancy
When I found out that I was pregnant with Alycia, my first born, I couldn’t believe my luck as she was an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) baby conceived via IUI. Our fertility specialist told me on the day of my IUI procedure that only 1% of my hubby’s ‘little swimmers’ were good. I lost hope…
Monday Dinner ~ 23 November 2020 (Tung Por Yoke / Dong Po Rou)
Our teenage chef whipped up braised Tung Por Yoke (Dong Po Rou) for dinner tonight. And we were all her willing and happy guinea pigs again. She’s been wanting to try this recipe for a long time but we kept getting food from hubby’s shop, thus she had to postpone trying out this recipe umpteen times….
Which Vitamins and Supplements Should You Take
Your body requires vitamins to heal, develop, and function. There are at least thirteen essential vitamins and 16 minerals. Some of the common vitamins include A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K. With many vitamins and supplements, and it becomes difficult to determine the best combination. There are companies dedicated to ensuring you lead…

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