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. 💛

Distraction

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Shireen

I am in trouble. Serious trouble. No, I don’t have 1 trillion Ringgit in debts. But I have sleep debts, backlog of work and yet, I can’t keep my eyes away from the news. I try hard not to go to Facebook but my phone is beeping away from my Whatsapp notification on incoming messages….

Thieves Household Cleaner

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Shireen

My bottle of Thieves essential oil-infused Household Cleaner from Young Living has arrived and I am so excited to find recipes to whip up various uses for it. With Thieves, I can now ditch my regular bathroom cleaners with harsh chemicals. And with Thieves, I now have the peace of mind to rope in my…

What You Eat Is What You Are

Posted on May 21, 2018May 22, 2018 by Shireen

Today I had Tosei Rawa for brunch. It’s been a while since I last had it. Drama Queen ordered a Maggie Mee Goreng, much to my objection. But that contriving Drama Queen said “but it’s just once in a while, not like I eat it every day or every week” that I succumbed to her…

DIY Essential Oil Blend For Decongestant / Nasal Congestion / Sinus Buster

Posted on May 17, 2018June 26, 2018 by Shireen

Essential oils can support your essential life. Whether you are looking to reduce pain and inflammation from over exercising, help soothe an upset stomach, ease situational anxiety or depression, ease nausea or help prevent a cold or the flu – there are countless recipes just for you. I am getting more and more hooked on…

Bread With Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Posted on May 15, 2018May 22, 2018 by Shireen

My breakkie today: A slice of wholemeal bread drizzled with a tablespoon of organic extra virgin coconut oil and Gula Melaka syrup (palm sugar). Love this simple, wholesome yet delish coconut bread! Coconut Oil is amazing for hormone health. It provides the necessary building blocks for hormone production, can assist weight loss, reduce inflammation, and…

Mother’s Day 2018

Posted on May 14, 2018November 28, 2018 by Shireen

On Mother’s Day Sunday, I was rushing to complete the usual chores at home before church service at 9 a.m. After 2 rounds of laundry, boiled 2 rounds of water and mopped the floor, I was sweating bullets. Then my Alycia, the least expected one, the one with royal fingers who doesn’t like to dirty…

Health 101: How To Cultivate A Lifestyle Of Wellness

Posted on May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 by Shireen

While cultivating great health is the key to taking every area of your life to the next level, it’s important to remember that most people don’t take the time to develop a wellness plan or strategies that will help them accomplish this objective. Yet you should. When done consistently and correctly, implementing health strategies can…

10 May 2018 ~ Post GE14 Day 1

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Shireen

Today, 10 May 2018 is the day history is made in Malaysia. This day will definitely be included in the Sejarah text book of Malaysian students soon. Our most beloved Tun Dr Mahathir will be sworn in as the 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia. As of typing this post at 5 p.m., I together with…

Preparing For Your First Visit To A New Dentist

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Shireen

Whether you have a deep fear of dentists and have been putting off your visit for far too long or you’re simply changing dentists, there are some ways to prepare. It’s important to be ready for your first visit to a new dentist, so the appointment will go smoothly and you’ll be able to have…

Keeping Fit And Trim

Posted on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Shireen

As a mother, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy workout routine. After all, the children have their needs and the pile of papers at work is growing by the moment. However, none of those things matter if you’re in disarray. You can’t be of service to anyone if you can’t take care of…

Hosting a Backyard Summertime Party

Posted on May 9, 2018May 10, 2018 by Shireen

On a hot summer day, hosting a refreshing and rustic summer party in the backyard is a great way to beat the heat. With some delicious catered food and refreshing homemade lemonade or sweet tea, friends and family will have a great time catching up during the slow relaxing days of the best season of…

Chinese Egg Fried Rice / Golden Fried Rice

Posted on May 8, 2018May 22, 2018 by Shireen

On the eve of GE 14 today, it’s school off for Alycia and Drama Queen. Alycia gets 3 days off and Drama Queen gets 2 days off as their schools are used as polling station. Cass gets only one day on 9 May. Poor her and me. I was anticipating for an off day for…

Power Of Prayers

Posted on May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by Shireen

On Saturday, I hurriedly left the house to bring Cass to Yamaha for piano lesson. Cass would normally remind me to bring along my mobile phone as I have a tendency to leave my phone behind. I am perpetually in a rush from one place to another, thus always leave my phone at home. I…

DIY Sore Throat Gargle With Essential Oils

Posted on May 5, 2018June 26, 2018 by Shireen

Someone brought home some nasty bugs and didn’t take special care to use separate cutlery when we were eating. I got bitten by the bugs eventually. I find that when I am chronically sleep deprived, it takes a toll on my immunity. I get bitten by flu and cold bugs pretty fast when I lack…

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Posted on May 2, 2018May 3, 2018 by Shireen

Today Cass my forgetful girl forgot to bring her purse to school again! I only realized that she had left her purse behind at around 8 a.m. On the spur of the moment, I wanted to drive to school right away to save her before her recess starts. Just last week, she had forgotten to…

DIY Essential Oil Deodorant Spray

Posted on April 30, 2018June 26, 2018 by Shireen

We all know that store bought deodorants contain harsh chemicals that may disrupt hormones, mess with your microbiome and may even cause cancer. Paraben, aluminium, triclosan, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, among other chemicals, are the main suspects. Some of the ingredients in commercial deodorants are just a term that actually comprise other numerous ingredients – take fragrance…

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