Sending your children off to school each day can be filled with both excitement and anxiety. As a parent, you want your kids to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. While you can’t control everything that happens once they leave the house each morning, there are steps you can take to set them up for success. …
Our girls have been trained to eat lots of vegetables and fruits since young. As such, they have no problem eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruits every day. These are important to us, just as how water is to us. They’ve also been trained to eat raw greens and funnily though, they prefer…
Eight more days to sending my baby cat to the catsitter’s house. Her catsitter calls herself ‘kaima’ (godma), aka kaima to fur babies. She rescues stray cats and does trap-neuter-return (TNR) and finds these cats furever homes. Yesterday I dug out her carrier and left it in the living room. Haru hates the carrier coz…
Oversized fashion is adored by millions worldwide, by both genders, regardless of age or size. It has become more than just a wardrobe staple; it has earned its spot as a symbol of comfort, versatility, and individual expression. From classic oversized shirts to voluminous sweaters, baggy hoodies, and wide-leg pants, oversized fashion has stolen the…
I’ve always loved wearing earrings but have not been able to wear any earrings (both pierce and clip-ons) since the pandemic started. Ever since Covid entered our lives, anti-bacterial and anti-virus hand sanitizers had been a crucial part of our lives. At the start of the pandemic, everyone was so terrified of getting Covid that…
Y2K is the abbreviation for the Year 2000. Y2K fashion simply means the fashion of the 2000s. If you’re a trendsetter or fashion victim aka someone who follows the fashion slavishly, you’d have seen Y2K baby tees, cargo pants and denim midi skirts back in vogue in recent years. My second daughter is a huge…
Can’t believe that today is the second last Sunday of January 2024. This means February and CNY are upon me very soon. And this means that Haru’s going to be separated from me soon. I have two months to prep myself mentally for Haru’s first ever boarding and I’ve been praying hard that all will…
As the end of the academic year is fast approaching, it’s time to get your child’s teachers a gift. I am a firm believer of expressing gratitude to a teacher through thoughtful gifts like a teacher t-shirt or personalized mug. It’s a wonderful way to appreciate a teacher’s hard work, dedication, time and patience ….
A surprise awaited all the durian lovers in the house as hubby arrived home unusually early in the evening, bearing the king of fruits—durian, my absolute favorite. He bought the durians from a newly opened durian buffet shop, just a few doors away from his office. Surprises continued as hubby proposed a trip to the…
Can you believe that the first month of 2024 is almost coming to an end and we’re soon welcoming the second month of 2024 and also the lunar new year? If you’ve set yourself New Year Resolutions or brought forward last year’s resolutions to this year, I hope you will set your mind on achieving…
The arrival of a new baby brings joy along with sleepless nights, endless feeding, nappy changes, and general chaos. While your little one becomes the focus of your world, it’s important not to completely neglect your hobbies and interests. Carving out small pockets of personal time will make you a happier, more relaxed parent. Follow…
This morning, I found myself caught in a tempest of anger provoked by unkind words by a family member. I reacted with a storm of retorts before deciding to retreat. Walking away from the conflict, I sought refuge in the nearby plaza, hoping to find a balm for the emotional wounds inflicted by unkind and…
Stress is an inevitable part of life that can negatively impact our health and well-being if left unchecked. Finding healthy and effective ways to manage stress is crucial for living a balanced, peaceful life. This article provides expert tips for alleviating anxiety, relieving stress, and promoting overall serenity. Read on for insights into techniques like…
As a mother, watching my three daughters evolve into distinct individuals with unique characters and aspirations has been a remarkable journey. Each one sails their seas, braving the waves of challenges, embracing growth, and steering towards their dreams. Alycia: The Party Maven: Our eldest, Alycia, has transformed from a once shy, super quiet, and non-sociable…
Embarking on a journey of relocating your home or office? We all know how stressful moving all your belongings to a new location is. Don’t you wish you could say goodbye to the stress of packing, unpacking, wrapping, unwrapping, and the back-breaking task of heavy lifting? Enter Smart Movers, a professional moving service headquartered in…
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