My middle child, Sherilyn, turned 20 on 16 February 2025. With this milestone, I now have two daughters in their early 20s, and my youngest will turn 17 this April. How did time fly by so fast?! Their baby days still feel so vivid, like they happened just yesterday. To celebrate, two days before her…
The other day, I seared my finger while removing a slice of toast from the air fryer. Unfortunately, my finger accidentally touched the heated part of the air fryer, and within minutes, a painful blister formed. As soon as the burn happened, I acted quickly. I ran my finger under cool running water for a…
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 ~ It was a public holiday, and we had no concrete plans—until my husband made a last-minute announcement that he wanted to have brunch with us. With little time to spare, we all hurriedly got dressed, excited yet curious about where he intended to take us. As always, he loves surprising…
Plus size clothing does not have to look frumpy and boring. When styled and accessorized tastefully, oversized dresses and oversized shirts can look sophisticated. In the past, oversized clothing was meant for plus sized individuals. Now, baggy and oversized clothing are worn by skinny people, from oversized shirts to baggy denim pants, cargo pants, baggy…
The Eve of Chinese New Year (CNY) is always a special occasion, and this year (28 January 2025) was no exception. We celebrated with a potluck dinner at hubby’s uncle’s house nearby, marking a delightful departure from our usual routines. Instead of heading to Ipoh or having a quiet dinner with just our family of…
For first time mothers the road of breastfeeding can be smooth sailing or more like walking on water. The right breast pump can be a key player in this, as it affects milk supply, flexibility in feeding schedule and overall breastfeeding success! As baby products now standing on shelves in stores are overwhelming due to their different abilities….
The second day of Chinese New Year (CNY) brought with it a sense of excitement as we packed up and drove back to Ipoh with Haru in tow. The journey was surprisingly smooth, taking us only 2 hours and 10 minutes—a far cry from the pre-CNY traffic crawl we had braced ourselves for. Haru, our…
If there’s any everlasting fashion that does not seem to fade away, it has got to be Y2K fashion, in particular baby tees, the snug fit and midriff-baring ribbed tees for females. Y2K fashion emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s and is characterized by bold use of colours, patterns, metallic and glossy textures,…
There’s something magical about the way children form bonds. It’s pure, uncomplicated, and filled with an infectious joy that makes you wish you could bottle it up and keep it forever. Recently, I’ve been witnessing this magic unfold between my older brother’s twins—an 8-year-old boy and girl—and my daughter, Cass. Every time we visit Ipoh,…
Good teachers are hard to come by and are like gems. Treat them with respect and appreciation and they will feel truly grateful and put in extra effort in their jobs. What better way to show your teachers your appreciation than with a gift on special occasions such as Teachers’ Day, their birthdays, or end…
Our first Pre-Chinese New Year (CNY) dinner for 2025 kicked off yesterday, 26th January, at the Ming Room Restaurant in BSC. It was an evening filled with laughter, family bonding, and all the festive dishes we eagerly look forward to during this time of year. The dinner was with the Yaps, my hubby’s relatives, to…
This morning, as I scrolled through Facebook, a photo of Cass eating her lunch as a 5-year-old popped up on my timeline. It was a heartwarming memory that took me back to the days when life revolved around the kitchen, school runs, and little giggles echoing through the house. In the photo, Cass had just…
Essential to the medical profession, healthcare management greatly affects the general operation of healthcare systems and the quality of patient treatment. Healthcare managers help practitioners concentrate on their main goal: providing efficient patient treatment by controlling operations, applying policies, and guaranteeing regulatory compliance. This multifarious vocation stresses the need for lifelong learning and the growth…
One of the features I absolutely love about Google Photos is its ability to pop up memories from years gone by. It’s like a little nudge from the past, inviting me to reminisce and walk down memory lane. A few days ago, Google Photos surprised me with a photo of Alycia hugging her favorite Ultraman…
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