When Alycia, my eldest daughter almost severed her finger two years ago during a freak kitchen accident, she needed a surgery to fix the finger. The hand and microsurgery surgeon spent several hours to remove broken bits of glass that were stuck inside her finger, and stitch up the badly cut finger. He was a…
There are two types of fashion lovers: The first type tends to dress up to fit in with current trends or impress others. The second type tends to choose outfits that reflect their hobbies and personality, without giving much thought to whether it is in vogue or acceptable. That’s why clothes like dark humor shirts…
My three daughters like buying plus size t-shirts and baggy cargo pants. This is their go-to casual wear or college wear. They’re not big size but somehow, big clothes found their way into their wardrobes. They say it’s the trend now – baggy tees with baggy denim jeans or parachute pants. It’s not my kind…
Fashion trends change every now and then but one style era seems evergreen. And from what we see on the streets, it looks like it’s here to stay for a long time. I am talking about the Y2K fashion, especially baby tees and Y2K tank tops. If you’re born in the noughties, you are probably…
Teachers’ Day is observed on May 16 in Malaysia every year to honour the contributions of teachers whereas World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of educators. Every May for the past 15 years, my 3 daughters would discuss with me on what to get for their favourite teachers….
My 80-year old mum and I recently started a fitness journey together by signing up for a gym membership. Mum has sarcopenia, sciatica, fractured right wrist and shoulder sustained two years ago, and old age-related aches and pains throughout her body. We signed up a personal training package for 10 sessions of strength training so…
In a world ruled by electronic gadgets and endless scrolling, meeting people who still love reading printed books is something quite rare and comforting. My youngest daughter, Cass, is one of these rare breeds. She’s the kind who used to always have a thick novel in her hand wherever she went. She still does it…
I sometimes feel overwhelmed with what’s happening around the world – endless wars, tragic accidents, lives taken away too soon, heartbreaking crimes, and so much negativity everywhere we look. Many of us are already dealing with our own stresses, whether at home or at work, every single day. We should learn to chill and not…
I spend many hours at my PC every day, so having a comfortable footrest makes a big difference. Recently, I found this collapsible Storage Stool Sofa / Storage Box / footrest, and it’s such a practical little gem! It looks like a mini sofa, feels soft and sturdy, and the top opens up for extra…
Artistic fashion, where traditional fashion merges with creativity reflects individuality and allows the wearer to showcase their personality through their choice of style. Artistic fashion such as artistic shirts, t-shirts, dresses and wearable fashion pieces showcases bold graphics, imaginative artwork and innovative designs. You’ll find artistic drawings with captions such as a pair of hands…
Fans of everything purple, pink, colorful, girlish and mystical, you have to check out purplehecate.com, an online store that carries such fashion items and more. You’ll love the magic off the shoulder sweatshirts and t shirts in purple and pink hues. They’re also available in other colors like neutrals and other gorgeous colors with graphic…
We all know that being physically active regularly has immense physical and mental health benefits. From preventing obesity and diseases to promoting bone and muscle health, I cannot stress enough how important adopting an active lifestyle is to us. One of the things that are non-negotiable in my life is exercise. And that’s not only…
This year there will be another newly minted adult in our house – Cass will turn 18 in April. And then there’s Sherilyn who will turn 21 on the Eve of CNY. All my 3 daughters are now adults and can legally get married and sign contracts! But they’re all highly ambitious girls and marriage…
There’s this woman at my neighborhood who is really audacious, unapologetic and an attention seeker. She would go shopping for groceries at the supermarket at the neighborhood regularly and each time she’s at the supermarket, someone gets scolded by her. Once it was the florist, another time it was the supermarket supervisor, and then the…
There’s a funny thing about being passionate in something. I am a cat lover and my wardrobe slowly started revolving around cats. I have socks and clothes with prints of cats on them. My daughter who was and still is a book lover also had her wardrobe filled with clothes revolving around books when she…
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