Yesterday I finally received a vaccination appointment for Sherilyn via my MySejahtera app. Earlier this week her school sent out the application and consent forms to the parents. Within 2 days we received the vaccination date, which is next Monday. All her classmates have been given the same date and time as well. After Sherilyn’s…
Our in-house teenage chef made Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes) for brunch today. They were really delish – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. She made 3 types of filling for the pancakes: Brown sugar, cinnamon and walnut Maple syrup and walnut Homemade chestnut jam (this was made from scratch in the morning)…
As a parent, you’ll definitely want to do more of this to ensure your children eat enough vegetables. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy; buying fresh, organic vegetables can be expensive, and you might be looking at different ways to make sure there are always vegetables in the house. Growing your own vegetables might be a…
I started shopping online intensively for most of our household necessities early this year. This is the year that I did the most online shopping in my entire life, thanks to Covid-19. Overall, I’m happy and satisfied with 95% of my purchases as they were usually purchased during online sales with great discounts, free shipping…
Tips for working in family medicine vary depending on the area of specialization that you plan to pursue. Family practice, family or pediatricians all have slightly different responsibilities. Some have a larger staff than others. However, all of them require similar fundamental skills and qualities. These tips for working in family medicine will help you…
Chef Sherilyn’s Sunday Specials on 5 Sept 2021: Squid, shrimp and scallion pancake Focaccia bread artThe Focaccia bread art is her first try at it and it turned out superb – crispy on the outside and super pillowy on the inside. A light and fluffy bread with garlic and olive oil littered with some token…
Moving into a new neighbourhood is perhaps one of the most complicated parts of life for many as there are many intricate processes. When you look around at all the belongings you need to take to your new home, you have no clue where to start and start to have a meltdown. Besides packing and…
This is the year that Alycia hit multiple milestones. In February, she sat for her SPM exam amid a pandemic. After her SPM exam, she worked for the first time in her life – as a temporary teacher at an international pre-school. In May, she sat for an online Undang-Undang (theory for driving) at the…
The art of massage hails from India and has been practiced for thousands of years. As a natural healing technique, massage therapy was considered to have the power to prevent and cure ailments, have healing, and pain relief benefits. In today’s modern world, different cultures use varying massage styles to help improve health and wellbeing….
Haru started vomiting and retching since yesterday evening. She vomited twice yesterday and twice today. We suspect she must have ingested disinfectant that our condo guards sprayed on our parcels. When my parcels arrived yesterday, I asked Alycia to help me get them from the lobby as I was busy with work. When Alycia brought…
Online games often get the bad rap as it involves sitting in front of a screen. However, online games have their advantages for young and old people. Unlike watching television which is more passive, games require a level of interaction, brain power and skill from the player. Games can be a concern for parents and…
The MacBook Air that I ordered for Alycia on Monday arrived yesterday (Friday)! I made the purchase through the official Apple website and the laptop was shipped to us from Singapore. I am super impressed with how prompt the delivery was and how professional and pleasant the entire purchase was. MacBook Air is Apple’s thinnest…
If you don’t already set a few minutes aside each day to look after yourself and practice self-care, now may be the time to start. Self-care plays an important role in keeping you healthy, giving you a bost in confidence and helping you relieve common feelings of stress, tension and more. Here’s why it’s so…
Has your child recently lost a loved one? Grieving is a hard time for anyone but can be especially hard for a child who has not had to deal with loss before. Children deal with grief differently depending on their personality and developmental stage. It can be difficult to know what you can do for…
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