Children today are exposed to robotics very early in their lives. Robots are aplenty amongst us. Even vacuum cleaners are robots these days. Besides these robots that children encounter every day, there are countless courses easily available for kids to learn the basics of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science among others. Ethan loves robotics. He has shown a keen interest in robots from a very young age so we let him explore further […]

It’s the school holidays and since I have a little more time to spare, I would like to share an insight of Ethan’s journey in improving his grasp on English. I don’t speak, write nor read Chinese so the only language I use at home with the kids is English with a mixture of Bahasa (as I am after all a Peranakan Nyonya). I thought he would not fare too well in the Chinese language […]

The school’s academic year is over and that only means holiday is here! We have a lot planned out for our year end break hence I must make sure the boys are in good health to enjoy our holidays. We just got back from a beach holiday. Both Ethan and Ayden enjoyed getting lots of Vitamin Sea They had so much fun under the sun that it was difficult for me to ensure they eat […]

As parents, we know about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for growing up kids. In particular, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which is a building block of the brain and eyes, as well as Vitamin D which is essential for healthy growth and development. The human brain achieves 90% growth by age 6. During this time it is important that children consume adequate amounts of DHA in their diet to support this period of rapid brain […]

Not too long ago, I blogged about ‘The 3 Most Tiring Parts of Being a Stay At Home Mom’. I mentioned house chores as the most tiring and included the picture below: I recently got myself a whole bunch of new products from KAO along with their guidebook titled “The Secret to My Modern Parenthood”, which contains 12 chapters covering topics and home care tips from Japan ranging from understanding babies, knowing the importance of […]

Growing up, though my Mom did a great job of staying home and taking care of us, it was never in my plan to be like her. I was always that free-spirited person who prefers not to be tied down with chores (especially house chores) and even more horrifying – child care! I much prefer to be working and be someone prominent in the corporate world. Even until the day I delivered Ethan I was […]

Ethan missed an entire week of school earlier this month due to him being under the weather. When he returned to school, he was given a mountain full of homework. He has been really stressed out trying to catch up in school and completing all his outstanding workload. I get him to relax and let him have fun playing games because all work and no play makes Ethan a dull boy. He is very excited […]

“OH NO!” BREAKING NEWS – The world is in peril. LIVE security cameras captured robots stealing thousands of Horlicks packs from the Horlicks factory. HORLICKS, a popular nutritional health food drink for children contains 23 vital nutrients which are essential for growth and children’s developments. With thousands of Horlicks packs missing, children all over the world are at risk being deprived from growing Tall, Strong and Sharp! This also means Ethan will be deprived of […]

As a lifestyle family blogger, I let my readers take a peek into my life through the pictures and words I share in my blog and other social media. With two kids in tow, it is almost impossible to go around lugging a bulky and heavy DSLR. When Samsung launched the new Samsung NX500 earlier last year that succeeds the core performance of the NX1’s DNA in a portable, compact device designed for everyday use, […]

The recent year end school holidays was very good for us. We managed to visit quite a number of places for short vacations. Since I have kids, I always opt to travel nearby. I prefer to take short and near vacations rather than travelling far for a stretch of time as the kids get tired easily. Ayden is already 2 years old this time when we travelled and he remembers much more things compared to […]

It is the year end and that means the long holiday is here again. Many of us including myself have already made plans for the family. When we are on a holiday, dining out is simply unavoidable. This puts us at risk of consuming contaminated food or drink because food hygiene standards can be extremely low depending on the destination and the season of travel. Children are especially susceptible to Traveller’s Diarrhoea (TD). We learned […]

The Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection, an exclusive range of buildable Ferrari collectibles made out of LEGO bricks is back with six new models which include: four iconic Ferrari car models; a Shell station with a Scientist LEGO Minifigure; and a Finish Line and Podium with a Ferrari Engineer LEGO Minifigure. A special edition Shell Tanker and a Collector’s Case are added for extra excitement. The model cars in the collection feature the smallest pull-back motor […]

The emergence of a more health-conscious society in Malaysia are well reflected by the growth of wellness establishments within the country such as gyms, weight management centres as well as organic food and beverage operators. I for one am doing my part in getting my family to eat healthier by planting all of the above organic plants in whatever little space I have at home. Imagine my delight when Zurich Insurance Malaysia Bhd (ZIMB) launched […]

It has been quite a while since our last property hunt. We’ve been put off by the ever so over-populated areas in the Klang Valley that we decided to venture a little further away from Darling’s work place but nearer to our current home. Our hunt led us to Olivina Residences in TTDI Alam Impian. These days, people do not simply invest in properties. We like to put our money into our preferred township. Olivina […]

It was rather disheartening when we received Ethan’s report card late last year. It was not because of his result but more to his growth chart. His height remained the same throughout the entire year while his weight increased a mere 2kg. I poured out my worries on Facebook and many experienced mothers advised me to give Ethan Horlicks for breakfast as it contains 23 growth nutrients such as calcium for strong bones and protein […]

When I received the invitation to attend The Sloane Clinic’s Beauty & Your Fortune Workshop, I accepted it immediately as I am keen to learn more on what my face has to say about me. The Sloane Clinic™ is one of the leading aesthetic clinics in Singapore and Malaysia. I made my way to The Sloane Clinic™ Pavilion KL on a beautiful Saturday morning to attend the workshop. From left to right: Dr Aster Low, […]

There is a new online store in Malaysia that boasts of exclusive brands that are not readily available in Malaysia. Known as GEMFIVE, it has FIVE core categories ranging from Fashion, Electronics, Beauty & Health, Home & Living to Mum & Kids. I was browsing for some office wear since I have none at home and will need one very soon for an upcoming workshop event. Staying at home with two kids have reduced me […]

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point. I home-schooled Ethan when he was younger. I don’t believe in sending him to preschool but as he grows up, I know I will have to eventually expose him to the real world to learn not only on academics but survival skills as well. We decided to enrol him into a public school. […]

I went for a follow-up consultation with regards to the Ultherapy™ treatment I did on 28 January 2015 at The Sloane Clinic, Bangsar. But before I touch more on that, here’s a little recap on Ultherapy™. Ultherapy™ is a FDA approved breakthrough procedure that uses medical ultrasound for non-surgical cosmetic improvement of the skin.  Ultherapy™ works deep below the surface – without harming the outer layer of skin-for dramatic and long-lasting benefits of facial firming, […]

2015 is a brand new year that marks many personal milestones for me. One of them being Darling and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this year.  I’ll also be turning 38 this year. Oh my, where have the time gone? Like it or not, I’ll be touching the big 4-0 in a couple of years’ time :( As I aged, my skin becomes less firm. It is no longer as tight, causing […]

I have always love Trudy & Teddy’s timeless classic European style with a touch of modernity. I like their fine workmanship and their designs are simply outstanding. I’ve been dressing Ethan up in Trudy & Teddy apparels since it was born in 2010. Ethan was three years old then. * Archive picture of Ethan (3 years old) in Trudy & Teddy top to toe. Imagine my delight when I saw that they will be opening […]

I’ve mentioned numerous times that the long school holiday means being extra busy in the kitchen whipping out one pot wonders for the family. Why one pot? Because having a 15 months old toddler with me limits whatever time I can spend in the kitchen so I try to cook only fast and convenient food for them without compromising on the quality and nutrition of the food. One of my ‘speciality’ is this simple non-baked […]

I’ve written a couple of blog posts on Samsung KidsTime. You may refer to them by clicking here and here. Today I’m going to recap some of the app’s main features and conclude my findings and observations. Before that, I also want to review some of the games and activities on Samsung KidsTime. There are several categories such as: I can SOLVE. The games under this category focus on Math. Ethan’s favourite is the one […]

It has been about a week now that we’ve been using Samsung KidsTime app on our Tab 4. In case you are wondering what Samsung KidsTime is, it is a new application for android devices which helps in managing and improving your child’s development. Samsung KidsTime offers more than 80 applications and their contents are tailored specifically for children aged 3 to 7 years, allowing your children to learn new things using a tablet in […]

Darling brought home a new toy for me to play with last week. It’s a HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4515 e-All-in-One Printer. It’s amazing how advanced technology is these days. Gone are the days when a printer’s function is to just print. These days, we can print content from the Web directly from the printer without the need to use the computer! Don’t believe? Well, not any printer can do it but this HP Deskjet […]

Remember I mentioned in my previous post that we went for a video shoot last Saturday? Well, I can finally reveal what that shoot was for :D Can you see that I was showing Ethan something on the tablet? We were actually exploring a new app by Samsung called Samsung KidsTime. Samsung KidsTime is a new application that helps in managing and improving child development. Ethan and I were introduced to Samsung KidsTime on the […]

I know I’m not the neatest person on Earth. My mother cringed when she opened my pantry cabinet to see our Nestum 3in1 scattered all over. The reason it is like that is because Darling is the one who prepares hot drinks for me in the mornings while I fusses with Ayden and rushes Ethan for school. I used to organise them neatly but gave up after a while. Whatever works for Darling works with […]

“Matrix Global Schools is built on a newly-developed, 20-acre lakeside campus, with over 600,000 square feet of built-up space, providing the highest quality of affordable private schooling, from preschool, through to Cambridge iGCSE. Both schools offer a full range of exciting, state-of-the-art facilities, with a team of professional, well-trained and experienced teachers, using internationally recognized methods, and low teacher-pupil ratios. Along with the D’Tempat Country Club, The Matrix Global School campus lies at the hub […]

Growing up, I’ve always loved watching cooking programmes and one of my favourite local chefs is Chef Wan. Initially an accountant, he is now a well-known celebrity chef and Tourism Malaysia’s culinary ambassador. Being a blogger in the Klang Valley has given me several opportunities to meet my idol in person with the latest being him judging a Gas PETRONAS cooking competition I was covering. It is always fun to see Chef Wan in action. […]

Darling and I love travelling. We used to travel at least once a year before we had kids but slowed down the moment we became parents. These days, we still travel but our priority is the kids. Before deciding on a place to go, we make sure that the place we are heading to will have plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied. Comfort is also our top priority and that means having easy […]

Let me tell you something, I was once young and carefree too. Yeah, kinda hard to believe right seeing how auntyfied I am today. Fresh out of college into the corporate world, Darling and I never had to think twice in taking risks. Though Darling has a fear of height, we made sure we climb the Harbour Bridge in Sydney Australia so we can cross that off our ‘To Do’ list. We also had all […]

Reminiscing the time Darling San and I in Japan years ago. Kon’nichiwa. It means ‘hello’ in case you don’t know. Today, I’m feeling Japanese so we are going to learn a couple of Japanese words ^_^ Repeat after me, “Waku-Waku” VERY GOOD! Now say, “Doki-Doki” Wow excellent people I have here. I’m impressed! Do you know what you just say? LoL! Let me enlighten you. ‘Waku-Waku’ is a term in Japanese used to describe when […]

Last year, Ethan had the opportunity to do some ads and work with a TV station on a craft segment. He gets paid for each episode he starred in. At only 5 years old, he doesn’t really know the real value of his earnings. What we did was to open a Savings Account for him and all his earnings went direct into his account. We did however reward him with toys for his effort. Ethan […]

Female mosquitoes need human blood to develop fertile eggs hence their daring buffet feast on us humans thousand times bigger than them. A pierce through your skin will leave an itchy red welt and possibly even a serious illness. At only 3 weeks old, poor Ayden had his first encounter with the notorious Ms Mosquito. FOUR bite marks. FOUR! My poor baby. I learned it the hard way – always use repellents for infants less […]

Ethan is a fan of Nestum, and while he was checking out the Nestum page he saw this picture and showed me. RM10,000 to be won! But what do we need to do? This really got my attention, and upon further browsing I found more information. I watched their video and got some idea so I took out my camera and tripod and got Ethan and Ayden to join me. We practised dancing to some […]

Have you heard of the saying, ‘disconnect to reconnect’? Connections to the virtual world is keeping us alone and apart. We can all be seated in the same room yet, we are NOT emotionally together with each of us having our very own gadgets engrossed in our own activity online. At times, we need to disconnect from our devices and distractions and experience real moments of connection with our families. Only then, real connections are […]

Times flies. Ayden is 8 months old now. He started eating solid food about a month ago. He has eaten pumpkin, persimmon, broccoli, apple, porridge with meat and even watermelon! While it is so much fun now that Ayden is eating solid food, it also means that there is more mess for me to clean up. He can be such a messy eater at times or rather, all the time! Ayden’s stained bib at the […]

The recent water rationing exercise in the Klang Valley has taught us to be prudent with water. Before this I never think twice before flushing but now I believe many of us will recycle the rain water for flushing or washing the car porch. Though it’s good to recycle water, there’s only so much we can do when the tap runs dry. One new habit I’ve acquired during these dry spell is to always have […]

Ethan had an accident in school not too long ago and injured his head, right? Yeah, so he was on MC the next day. We did some bubble wrap artwork to occupy our time. Ethan and Ayden, all ready for bubble wrap art! First, I loosely wrap Ayden’s feet with bubble wrap. Ayden getting all curious with his wrapped feet there. Hehe :D Next, Ethan painted both Ayden’s wrapped feet. The following step is the […]

I was privileged to be invited to attend the KOSÉ SEKKISEI Lotion Mask workshop @ Pavillion recently.   Being a tired second time mother to 6-month old Ayden, my skin is dull and dehydrated hence it was an evening of luxury as I got to try, feel, experience and be pampered with KOSÉ SEKKISEI Lotion Mask 10x Hydration that grants me translucent and whitening skin! KOSÉ’s bestselling skincare range We were first guided on removing our […]

As we marvelled at the beautiful fireworks decorating the sky ushering the new year 2014, we are in fact also welcoming new electric tariff. The new electricity tariff is now as high as the fireworks can go! My sleeping child Ayden, oblivious to the escalating standard of living surrounding him. If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you’ll know that I recently posted the picture of my ‘kaput-ed’ aircond in the master bedroom. Thank goodness […]

Hello everybody! Gong Xi Fa Cai! How was your long break? Most of you should be back at work already right? We had such a blue time trying to get back to routine. Ethan almost did not want to go back to school. Let’s take a quick look back at my Chinese New Year celebration: My CNY started with a toss of octopus yee sang at my in-law’s. Chinese New Year ootd. Selfie before heading […]

It all started from a conversation with Darling’s friend Victor who was planning to get a new car. He was talking to Darling about which executive saloon car should he get with a budget of RM140K-RM160K. Darling mentioned the likes of Camry and Accord but I found something more interesting! The Kia Optima launched in 2010 took the world by storm with its gorgeous styling. Now it is time for an update with the 2014 […]

Remember I blogged about learning Physics at Petrosains back in August? Ethan had a scientastic  time (if there’s even such a word!) learning about Physics in ways and approaches I can never think of. If you don’t, here’s the link to refresh your memory. I remembered when I was in Form Three I was torn between Science and Art stream. I did not know which to take up. I wanted Art but all my other […]

I am or should I say Ethan and Ayden are loyal fans of Avent feeding bottles by Philips. Just love the super sensitive anti-colic technology that reduces risk of baby taking in air during feeding. Being such a huge fan of Philips, it is such a pleasure to discover their latest campaign – “Innovation That Matters To You”. “Innovation That Matters To You” campaign by Philips Malaysia is a collaborative effort to meet the people’s […]

A friend of mine gave me a hamper of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser with the arrival of my newborn baby Ayden. She said it is suitable for all skin types and is ideal for newborn baby’s sensitive skin as it is pH-balanced, fragrance-free and soap-free. I was told that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is ideal for facial and full body use for every age. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser My mother who is helping me with […]

We were at Shangri La Kuala Lumpur recently for the preview of ESCAPE by Celcom Axiata Berhad.    With Celcom, even our drinks are BLUE :D                 Escape is a new service provided by Celcom’s wholly-owned subsidiary Escape Axiata Sdn Bhd, which allows subscribers to enjoy various forms of content created, produced and packaged to suit a digital mobile lifestyle. “(Escape) subscribers can watch movies, television series, life broadcasts […]

DRB-HICOM Auto Fest 2013 was held from 28 to 30 June 2013 at Subterranean Penang International Conference & Exhibition Centre (SPICE) Penang formerly known as Penang International Indoor Arena (PISA). Over 18,000 residents from Penang and surrounding areas flocked to the DRB-HICOM Autofest 2013 event which came back after the 1st DRB-HICOM Autofest was held in January 2013 at EON Complex, Glenmarie to check out 10 brands under DRB-HICOM Group namely Audi, Can-am, Honda, Isuzu, […]

Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Michael Faraday. What do all 4 of them have in common? No, it’s not their WACKY hairstyles!! It’s PHYSICS! Physics i.e ‘knowledge of nature’ is the natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force in order to understand how the universe behaves. You’re ‘lost’ already? Me too. I can only remember Albert […]

Whenever we go out shopping, Ethan will always request to purchase a cup of smoothie. That cup of smoothie can be quite costly and at the rate Ethan and I hang out at the mall (EVERY day!) I can go bust any time! Ethan and his must-have smoothie. But ever since I got my PapaBlend blender, we’ve been making smoothies often at home. It is much more economical to buy your own fruit and yogurt […]

Ethan, just like his father loves cars. He has been following his Dad to auto events from as young as 2 to check out cars (and babes possibly?!). He can name the parts of cars better than me! He loves fast cars too! Daddy and Ethan have expensive taste! I won’t even dare to touch that! Ethan grew up following us test driving cars here, there and everywhere. He is into hybrid cars these days. […]

The school holidays means going out ‘jalan-jalan’ around town. We went to Petrosains as Ethan loves it here. The last we were here was a year ago when he spent 5 hours exploring Petrosains! You can read all about it here. This time around, Petrosains has a movie tie-up with Monsters University.  Ethan happily took a picture with the monsters and blended quite well I must say. He looks just like one of them! LoL! […]

I have a new hobby lately – watching Ayam Brand’s The Student Series online. The Student Series revolves around Will (played by Will Quah) a typical male student; clumsy and a complete disaster in the kitchen. His sister, Sarah (played by Aishah Sinclair) is the opposite. She knows her way around the kitchen and loves to cook. Since Will is leaving for his studies to Australia soon, he is concerned that he will miss Malaysian […]

When Ethan was younger, I refrained him from playing with guns. He was a very ‘well-behaved’ kid. So ‘well-behaved’ that got the Grandpa worried that he might not be ‘boy’ enough. Late last year, Ethan started to have friends popping into our home and they are all boys. They played guns and all but Ethan does not know how to play combat. My neighbor’s kids taught Ethan to play battlefield. As soon as I told […]

Samsung Galaxy S4 is finally here in Malaysia. It arrived with a bang with street-like carnival around the major malls in the Klang Valley. The party started at Blue Cube Sunway Pyramid and we woke up early to catch it! Thank goodness we did as it was one awesome partay! At 8am, we thought we were early but the queue is already there. These are the fans that are eager to be the first to […]

This past few days have been extremely hot during the day and then suddenly it pours heavily come evenings. The sudden change of weather is causing havoc to my system as it is messing with my mind! Actually checking my FB newsfeed can also drive me crazy with all those food pics. I will suddenly think of big fat sloppy burger or bubbling hot steamboat after seeing any random friends’ postings. I can honestly say […]

You know Usain Bolt? Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter and Olympic champion, known as the fastest man ever. He is the first to ever hold both the 100m and 200m world records and is also the first man to win 6 Olympic gold medals in sprinting. He is also 5 time World Champion and has the highest record breaking margin for the 100m sprint from 9.69 (his own previous record) to 9.58. His achievements […]

Thanks to PETRONAS, the public and and a handful of bloggers got to Meet & Greet with Lewis & Nico @ PETRONAS Solaris on the 19 March 2013. PETRONAS Solaris Serdang Lewis Hamilton Nico Rosberg These were the activities lined up that day: 2.30PM Fueling up Activity Nico Rosberg fueling up  2.40PM Vigenette Shoot 3.20PM Remote control car racing activity (between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg) Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battling it out on […]

Back in the old days, it was easier raising a family. Every member of the family has a role to play. The father being the sole bread winner while the mother cooks, cleans, slaves… And without the need to force, the kids will be doing their chores too. Simple task like washing the toilet and mopping the floor are often done by the kids as the mother needed to make sure there is food on […]