Update On My Yearly Medical Exam

My yearly pap smear and gynaecological scan are now ticked off my 2021 to-do checklist. The pap smear report is clear. I have one less worry now. All is quite well but my gynae saw a small fibroid growing in my uterus ?. I actually had a hunch that there’s a fibroid growing. All the…

Homemade Korean Bulgogi and Mantou

We had Korean and Chinese for dinner yesterday, prepped by chef Sherilyn:~ steamed mantou (dough mixed in TMX6)~ Korean Bulgogi pork~ roast duck (gift from a friend) The texture of the mantou is 100% perfect — soft, fluffy and pillowy. Super addictive once you start to eat a bite. I tried hard to resist popping…

Why Brides and Bridesmaids Love Tulle Dresses

Many brides dream of having a long wedding gown made from light tulle fabric.  Whether it is the fairytale-like charm, lightweightedness or frothy appearance that you are looking for in your wedding dress, tulle can help you achieve all that. Some brides prefer to have their chaperoning girls dressed up in long tulle bridesmaid dresses…

Haru At Home

Haru always gets us laughing in the aisles with her antics, switching from a mischievous kitten to a clingy baby monkey, an iguana that claws its way up the mozzie net to a rat that runs across the living room to avoid being caught to be put back into the cage. She loves to keep…

Modest Bridesmaid Dresses Under $100

Not every bridesmaid has the confidence to bare her shoulders, arms, back or chest. And not every weather is suitable for sleeveless, off-shouldered and spaghetti straps dresses. In this case, modest bridesmaid dresses with floor-length skirts and sleeves are ideal. Every bridesmaid deserves to look and feel her best on your big day because you…

Cass’ New High School

It’s been almost two weeks since Cass got transferred to another high school, which is her initial first choice of high school. The transfer was a breeze and since it’s a transfer from a public school to a private school, I needn’t have to go through the hassle of making several trips to the Education…

Tumblemat Gymnastics Mats

I have never bought so many gym mats in my life than I did throughout the past one year during the lockdown.  The girls and I never really needed a gym mat until our country was put into a lockdown.  Suddenly the girls were fighting for gym mats throughout the day.  During the first lockdown…

26 February 2021 ~ Chap Goh Meh 2021

We had a healthy yee sang alongside a small feast to celebrate the last day of CNY today.  Dinner was held at hubby’s aunt’s unit (2 floors below ours) again. Sherilyn made the yee sang composed of fresh radish, jicama, carrot, purple and green cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, homemade pickled radish, pickled…

Why Brides and Bridesmaids Love Floor Length Chiffon Dresses

The choice of bridesmaid dresses is a tough decision for many brides. You must take into account many factors including your wedding theme, style, color scheme, venue, and personal taste. And you have to think about your bridesmaids’ body shape and preferences and find the dresses that they will like and feel comfortable in.   Long…

Top Tips for Juggling Childcare and a Career

Parenting is tough. Whether at home with kids or working in an office, a parent’s mind is always on the well-being of the children. Juggling time between outside business and family time can be a real challenge. Those childhood days pass by quickly. Here are some expert tips to make the most of them. Enlist…

Why I Love Cardigans

Whether you work in a formal or casual setting, you need a  few good office cardigans. This knitwear staple can be dressed up or down and paired with so many outfits. When I was working in a corporate setting yonks ago, I had a wardrobe filled with cardigans in all my favorite colors. This women’s…

5 Home Improvements That Sell Homes Faster

If you have plans to sell your home in the near future, then there is no doubt you’re already hoping for a quick sale and top market value. This allows you to get into a new home quicker, and without the stress of having your home sit on the market for weeks and even months….

A Little Kitten At Home

Despite having to discard Haru’s poop and pee like 100x a day, empty her litter box and disinfect it with PECA water twice weekly, feed her at 6am even before I feed myself and entertain her throughout the day, Haru is a joy in our lives. She brings much laughter to everyone, except for the…

Wedding Suits For Long Awaited Weddings

The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines has reached our shores.  Our Prime Minister is the first person in our country to receive the vaccine today.  Soon everyone in our country will have the opportunity to receive the vaccine.  Onwards and upwards, we hope that our lives will return to normalcy soonest when there’s herd immunity….

Yearly Pap Smear and Screening

The time of the year is here again. Today is my yearly pap smear and screening at my gynae’s clinic. I’m feeling extra anxious this year. I know I’ve not been too kind to my body with all the stress, anxiety and other negative emotions that I’ve been feeding my mind the past one year….