3 Reasons Why You Should Get Winter Boots

Winter weather means paying close attention to your wardrobe choices, including your footwear for the cold and slippery grounds outside. Many boots lovers prefer Shelivo winter boots when there’s snow on the ground or the weather is a mix of snow and rain.  Here are three reasons why winter boots are the perfect choice for…

We Miss The Twinsies

The day that Cass and I returned to KL, the twinsies missed us, in particular Cass. So they asked Raelyne, their older sis to Whatsapp Cass to say that they will Whatsapp video call us at night. And so at around 9-ish that night, we had a Whatsapp video chat. It’s so good to hear…

Ipoh Trip (8 – 10 June 2022)

After 2 years 4 months I finally made a trip back to Ipoh with Cass. We took the 8.47 a.m. ETS train from KL Sentral to Ipoh. Traffic was super duper bad and we really thought that we would miss the train. Gawd, I was so so tensed throughout the journey from our house to…

The Day Before I Leave For Ipoh

Though it’s the school holidays, it doesn’t feel like a holiday for me as I still have school runs to do. I still wake up at 6.15 a.m. and have to be out of the house by 8.30 a.m. Sherilyn has athletics training in school every morning throughout the holiday week, for the upcoming MSSKL…

Easy Way To Find Out How Much Car Loan You Can Afford To Pay

Alycia, our eldest daughter usually gets a Grab car to college.  The Grab fare used to cost RM25 – RM30 for a one-way trip but the fare has increased by almost 50% since a month ago.  When classes return to 100% in-person soon, we’re going to spend even more on her Grab fare.  We estimate…

School Holidays

Another busy week whizzed past me in a blink of an eye. This week I’ve been extra busy as I’ve to cook and accompany the mil to the hospital for her post-cataract-surgery follow-up checkup, on top of school runs and my freelance work. Meals at home this week have been mostly takeout and very simple…

Random Updates ~ 28 May 2022

Another week zoomed past as swiftly as the wind. The past one week I’d been busy arranging for a cataract surgery for the mil at Pantai Hospital. So many things needed to be done from finding her a Chinese ophthalmologist for ease of conversing to arranging for her medical claim from the insurance company, going…

Preschool Preparations Tips You Need To Learn Now

Here are tips to help you prepare for your kid’s first day at preschool. First, have all materials and activities organized in advance. Then, establish a regular schedule and routine. Time of tremendous growth.The child’s shape changes significantly during preschool. Preparing for preschool norwalk ct is unlike newborns, they will have the angular appearance of…

Questions To Ask Your Accident Attorney Before You Hire Them

After a motor vehicle accident, you might have questions. You might be confused about who is at fault, what your insurance covers, and if you need to file a report. If you decide to get an attorney, you should ask them a few questions about their services before you hire them. Lawyers and their services…

Mother’s Day 2022 – 8 May 2022

As I was typing the title of this post, the date suddenly hit me. It’s the month of May and the anniversary of Cass’ surgery and our 3-week nightmarish stay in Gleneagles Medical Centre (GMC), Penang exactly 13 years ago. The days spent with Cass at GMC were so overwhelming that it’s hard to repress…

Same Dish, Four Meals Consecutively

Before the mil left for Ipoh last Sunday during the Hari Raya holidays, she cooked a huge pot of brinjal with minced meat. The brinjals were from hubby’s central kitchen as he cleared his fridge. He usually clears the fridges at his kitchen when there’s a long break. The portion of braised brinjal with minced…

Another Kitten?

NO way, though I’d love to! Hubby’s friend rescued a litter of kittens yesterday and this little cream baby kept calling out to me. Hubs sent me videos and photos of the fur baby and asked if I’d like to have another cat! What? No of course! One is enough for now. Another fur baby…

2 May 2022 ¬ Random Updates

Alycia is back in Ipoh to visit her grandparents. She followed her grandma’s (mil) friend who’s driving back to Ipoh and there’s one more seat in her car for Alycia to tag along. It’s been more than two years since Alycia went back to Ipoh and has not seen my parents for this long. This…

Homemade Assorted Madeleines

Our teenage chef is on a madeleine baking frenzy! She made two batches on the same day some time last week and it was a BIG HIT with everyone, especially Cass. Cass even brought the madeleines to school for recess. She’s one stubborn fella who just wouldn’t want to bring any food to school despite…

Haru The Goblin

This cheeky pussy gave Sherilyn and me a major heart attack this afternoon. She was playing her favorite game of ‘football’ with an Izumio cap when she accidentally swiped the cap under the fridge. While trying to retrieve the cap, Haru’s paw got wedged under the tiny gap between the fridge and the floor. I…