Category Archives: being a mom

Halloween Treats For Children’s Day

Posted on October 24, 2015 by barbara

It’s Children’s Day next friday and also it’s a day before Halloween’s Day.  As such I thought I would do something with a Halloween theme for Children’s Day.  Below is a lil sneak peek.  Will post more once I have … Continue reading →

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Free Delivery When Shopping For Daily Essentials Online

Posted on August 11, 2015 by barbara

Good news to all busy parents out there.  You can now shop for groceries and household items in the comfort of your own home.   Just hop over to , the leading shopping site with unbeatable offers at great discounts. … Continue reading →

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Best Place For Massage In Bangkok

Posted on June 6, 2015 by barbara

We just got back from our yearly vacation in Bangkok.  I love going to this Land of the Smile.   Food is delicious, shopping is great and the Thais are so friendly.  We have friends in Bangkok so every year, it … Continue reading →

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DIY Pinata

Posted on May 28, 2015 by barbara

It was missy’s birthday last weekend and she wanted to have a birthday party at home and invited all her good friends. I made the invitation cards and she handed them to her friends 2 weeks before her birthday.  We … Continue reading →

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nine

Posted on May 26, 2014 by barbara

Missy turned 9 on Saturday.  On Friday, we had a small celebration for her at the office after she came back from school.   We didn’t tell her about it so it was kinda like a surprise for her.   … Continue reading →

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my mother’s day

Posted on May 12, 2014 by barbara

Since Ashley’s mid-term exam is over, we decided to head to the shopping mall to spend our Sunday.   I don’t really believe in celebrating Mother’s Day because I feel that it is not necessary to dedicate one special day … Continue reading →

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My 5 Minute Peace

Posted on April 3, 2014 by barbara

So I was in the washroom last night reading the newspaper and doing the biz at the same time.  Barely 5 minutes later, I heard a knock on the door.  Then came the voice, “♪ Do you want to build a … Continue reading →

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If only ….

Posted on February 18, 2014 by barbara

…. the weekends are longer than 2 days. Just Saturday and Sunday alone are not enough. There is so much to do every weekend and so little time. Time just whizz past so quickly.  On Saturday, missy has her mental … Continue reading →

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crazy week

Posted on November 30, 2013 by barbara

This week has been a really crazy one for me. Ashley was down with food poisoning since last Saturday. She complained of tummy pain right after swimming class and I thought perhaps it’s due to the air she gulped in … Continue reading →

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Exam Week Stress

Posted on October 9, 2013 by barbara

I asked Ashley to do her revision last night as today is her Bahasa Malaysia and Moral exam. She grumbled and told me “”我很辛苦” (Wǒ hěn xīnkǔ) which means “I am tired or I am suffering”.  Sigh…kids today!   Can’t … Continue reading →

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