Monthly Archives: March 2011

terrifying 3 minutes

Posted on March 31, 2011 by barbara

Last Sunday, we went to Sunway Pyramid for some retail therapy.  As usual, I head over to Cotton On Kids to check out their collection.  Ashley followed me while hubs sat at one of the benches a few steps away … Continue reading →

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Mental Arithmetic Programme

Posted on March 29, 2011 by barbara

Ashley has been going for Mental Arithmetic class for 4 months now and she just started Book 2.  Mental Arithmetic is a 3-year course and it helps children develop mental abilities such as concentration, observation, visualization & imagination and memory.  … Continue reading →

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Swimming Lessons For Children

Posted on March 29, 2011 by barbara

When I was in primary school, I learned how to swim as part of the school curriculum.  The lessons were held once a week. We went to another school’s swimming pool every Monday evening for an hour lesson.  However, after … Continue reading →

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Food Foundry, Happy Mansion

Posted on March 27, 2011 by barbara

After hearing so much about Food Foundry, we decided to try it out last weekend with our friends.   Food Foundry is located at Happy Mansion, a place which we haven’t been before, despite staying in KL for so long.   We … Continue reading →

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happy weekend

Posted on March 25, 2011 by barbara

Another week has gone by in a whoosh. Wish it would slow down sometimes.  Have you made any fun plans this weekend?  I am having some mixed feelings this time.  One part of me is looking forward to a calm … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s Kitchen In Melaka

Posted on March 24, 2011 by barbara

I’ve been reading a number of reviews regarding Nancy’s Kitchen so we decided to have dinner here when we were in Malacca.  Nancy’s Kitchen is famous for Nyonya food and is located near Jonker Street.  This small restaurant is usually … Continue reading →

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Good Read On Parenting And Kids

Posted on March 23, 2011 by barbara

Hey everyone, When you have time, do click on the links below.  They are some of the best recent articles on parenting and kids: Creative Parenting Tips and Tricks: Creative Parenting Tips and Tricks via Family from SC Johnson The … Continue reading →

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Renewing The Malaysian Passport

Posted on March 22, 2011 by barbara

I finally moved my butt and renewed my passport which has expired a year ago.  I also took this opportunity to get Ashley her first passport too.  Last week, she went to the photo studio to get her passport photo … Continue reading →

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Good Food In Melaka

Posted on March 21, 2011 by barbara

Continuation from the Malacca post earlier 😀 As soon as we arrived in Malacca, we headed to Geographer’s Cafe for lunch, upon Elaine’s recommendation 🙂   I love this cafe.  Food was delicious and staff are friendly too.  Located at the … Continue reading →

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a week

Posted on March 18, 2011 by barbara

…since Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami which left many homeless,  thousands of  individuals missing and dead.   I was glued to the tv and the internet to read the news and watch the horrible event unfold.   It breaks my heart … Continue reading →

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