We have left over rice from yesterday so I thought, “let’s fry it” and immediately our Little Chef Ayden said he wanted to learn to fry rice. That’s when I realised I have never teach him this simple survival dish – FRIED RICE. It will come in handy when he leaves home to further his studies in the distant future. My rule for fried rice is pretty simple; just make sure to use multiple coloured […]

Hua Hin is a beach resort town in the southern Thai province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Well known for their beaches and multiple waterparks, it is ideal for families to enjoy the sun, sea and sand in the tropics. Previously if you wish to go to Hua Hin from Malaysia, you’ll need to fly to Bangkok and spend a couple of hours journey via train or car to Hua Hin. We almost took the train to […]

We spent the first week of the mid-term school holidays at Hua Hin, Thailand. Do you know that AirAsia flies direct to Hua Hin now? Previously if you wish to go to Hua Hin, you’ll need to fly to Bangkok and spend a couple of hours journey via train or car to Hua Hin. We almost took the train to Hua Hin when we were in Bangkok last year but decided against it as we […]

I’ve graduated from carrying a Mummy bag! If previously I am always seen lugging a hard shell Mummy bag where ever I go, I can now be seen walking around in style in my favourite colour – PINK!  Minimalistic yet functional, my new cheery Pråper Pink Gaston Luga Swedish backpack is my current favourite especially when I travel as its thick canvas material is very comfortable to hug in the plane.  The non-bulky straps complement my […]

When are we celebrating Parents’ Day? Some told me it is in June yet some said it is in July? Anyway, Ayden learned to recite a simple poem for mother and father in his Mandarin enrichment class recently. He kept pestering me to learn it with him but try as I might, I just cant do it. Finally to make him happy, I tricked him to record it so I can watch it all the […]

Ethan’s latest drum cover. This time he played Ellie Goulding’s BURN. It is one of his most challenging drum cover todate. I am his biggest fan. I love watching him play especially to this song ♥ Drummer Ethan @ 10y10m

Last week, immediately after the end of Ethan’s second semester exam, we packed our bags and drove up to Resorts World Genting for a weekend staycation. The boys are always the happiest being up here enjoying the cool breeze. We brought them to catch the first viewing of SMURFS live on stage at Genting International Showroom which is being held from the 26 May – 24 June 2018. After Smurfs, the boys went back to the room […]

I homeschool Ayden. I think I have said that too many times. The benefit of homeschooling is we have the leisure of time in our hands. It is up to me to draw up a schedule for little Ayden and learning is not confined to home only. I bring him out on week days when there is lesser crowd in the mall. We go to the bookstore to read some books. Sometimes we’ll buy the […]

It has been awhile since we last shared our garden project. We did not stop gardening. It is just that we grow the same thing so there isn’t anything to share until recently when Ayden grew a liking towards bitter gourd and requested to try growing them. As you all know, all our garden projects are done in pots and containers so same goes for our bitter gourd plant. Here is a video tutorial of […]

SMURFS SAVE SPRING My boys and I are one of the lucky few to catch the very first viewing of the Smurfs special 60th anniversary show live at Genting International Showroom yesterday thanks to the lovely PR team from Resorts World Genting. This 70-minute, two act musical extravaganza features live actors singing and dancing in full Smurf costumes. La la la-la la la, Sing a happy song La la la-la la la, Smurf it all […]

I was clearing my purse the other day and found these tickets:   A couple of entry tickets to Parenthood Playland. I dont even remember where and when I got these from but thank goodness I found it back on time as the expire date is on the 15th of May this year.  So we took the boys to Sunway Pyramid last Sunday to utilise these tickets before they are deemed invalid.  It was our […]

I used to teach before I became a stay at home mom. Back then, I received many red pens for Teacher’s Day. Too many in fact. So many until I don’t know what to do with them  And then there are mugs. And more mugs. And many more mugs. LoL! Ethan will be celebrating Teachers’ Day in school tomorrow. I told myself we will not give pens nor mugs as Teacher’s Day gift.  For the past […]

It’s been a week since I last updated my blog. Our entire nation is having ELECTION fever and now that we have created history and have a brand new government, all eyes are glued on our handphones for constant updates. I checked my Whatsapp and various news portals every 5 minutes till I have no time nor interest to blog as I doubt anyone is keen to read anything other than our country’s political updates […]

There’s a wealth of knowledge and information available when it comes to property investment. Fresh out of a property seminar, or right after reading a good real estate investment book, you might feel excited to start dabbling in property investments straight away. So you look up a potential purchase, say a melaka property, and jump in headstrong. However, while you may already know what you should to ensure success, it is equally important to know […]

SELERA ASLI MALAYSIA FEATURING DELICACIES FROM SARAWAK – THE LAND OF THE HORNBILLS I have a couple of food blogger friends in Sarawak and I read about them singing praises over their local traditional cuisines all the time that I wished I have the opportunity to try them but until today, I have yet to set foot in Sarawak. Imagine my delight with puasa month around the corner, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur […]

Time flies. With a blink of an eye we are welcoming the month of May. I’m sure many of us will be taking advantage of the upcoming holidays in May and June to go for a mid-year break.   We have only managed to go for one family holiday this year in March to The Lost World of Tambun so it is high time for us to plan for our next holiday. As usual, our […]

Taste of Malaysia with Chef Supi After a long day of fasting during the month of Ramadan starting from 16 May to 14 June 2018, get together with family and friends at TEMPTationS over a sumptuous Taste of Malaysia Buffet of more than 100 dishes. Specially curated by Executive Chef Supi Mansor, he said the buffet is inspired to please every palate as it comprises of the diverse culinary culture of Malaysia and the traditional […]

The boys and I, we are cookie monsters. We love cookies especially those crunchy and buttery ones. I have a friend who bakes really delicious chocolate chips cookies and though she was very generous to share the recipe with her close friends, I do not feel right to share it here as it is her family’s ‘secret’ recipe. I continue searching for good recipes out there that can be shared with our readers. I searched […]

How many of you watched The Greatest Showman? I heard it’s good but can you believe we did not manage to catch it in the cinema?  Anyway, here is Drummer Ethan’s cover to Rewrite The Stars. It is his first time playing BOTH the piano and drum for the same song. He learns the piano piece from YouTube. As for the drums, his drum teacher guided him. It is also my first time combining two videos […]

Fox World Studio Store at SkyAvenue Resorts World Genting is officially open today and we were there to check it out! World’s first specialty store with exclusive collectibles from our favourite movies like Ice Age, Rio, Alien vs. Predator, Planet of the Apes and more! This way to Fox World Studio Store …  Fox World Studio Store Level 2 SkyAvenue Resorts World Genting Let’s GO!  The store features a wide range of exclusive merchandise including […]

‘MEDAN KAMPUNG’ SUNSET DINING With the approaching of the holy month, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel takes the pleasures of dining, gathering and celebrating to a whole new level with a tasteful take on community dining with its lively market-style set-up at Pasar Baru. All set to delight guests looking to break fast or just to gather and celebrate, the hotel’s Executive Chef – Alexander Chong, together with his master chefs have skillfully put together […]

Bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetables known to mankind but not many children like to eat it as the name suggests, it can be bitter! It is a surprise that little Ayden loves eating bitter gourd. I did not cook bitter gourd throughout big brother Ethan’s growing up years as that boy totally dislikes it. Recently, I was craving for bitter gourd and decided to fry some for myself. Ayden took a bite […]

The other day Ayden saw this on our limau purut plant. I took disposable chopsticks to pick it away and throw in the bin but before I can do that, Ayden told me to take a picture of it to send to the Daddy. He always send random pictures to the father via Whatsapp. It’s a caterpillar right? The boys asked me why is this caterpillar without bulu. I don’t know how to answer them  […]

There is this one place I have been wanting to dine at for quite some time but never got the chance as it will only be fun to dine in a group as the meal I am eyeing for is having seafood laid out with us eating straight from the table. Just Seafood A-9-G, Sunway Giza Mall, Jalan PJU 5/14, Dataran Sunway, 47810 Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 012-229 0855 FB: JustSeafoodMY I finally got […]

We were in KL for dinner today and on our way home, we saw these beautifully lit up trees along Jalan Ampang.  I am quite impressed. The streets look quite magical with these trees beautifully wrapped in fairy lights.  Can you see the difference? Two shades of lights are used – white and golden. The first picture is with golden fairy lights while the second picture is with white fairy lights.  Nice isn’t it?  Can […]

Not too long ago, a book distributor Pansing Distribution Sdn Bhd sent Ayden a recipe book – Instant Pot Miracle Cookbook. We do have a multi purpose pot that Ayden has been frequently using but it is a Philips All-in-One. However we are still excited to see if we could use the recipes in this book and apply it to our multi purpose pot.  This is Ayden’s very first recipe book so it is quite […]

Everyday when I browse through my Facebook feeds, I often see people sharing their healthy meals. It’s like it is a trend these days to go to gym, eat clean, do meal prep and bring them to work for lunch. Even those who are not gym freaks often eat in their office pantry these days. They just order food online and get it delivered right to their work desk. Maybe because the weather is so hot, […]

The boys love pizza but I am too lazy to make the pizza dough from scratch. When we have pizza at home, it is always the quick and easy cheat way – we use flatbread for our pizza base.  We love thin crust pizza so flatbread is actually perfect for this.  Since we bought our oven late last year, the boys have been enjoying pizza at home quite often. The good part is they can […]

Lost World of Tambun. I hear this name often thinking it is just another dry and wet park which we already have so many in Malaysia hence I never go out of my way to plan a trip here until recently. I was planning a local getaway for the boys for the week-long school holidays and the Daddy suggested going up North. I narrowed down our option to either Penang or Ipoh and the Daddy […]

This school holidays, 1 Utama has (in their own words) a super cool indoor jungle filled with exciting water games and adrenaline-pumping fun-tivities! We were there last weekend and the crowd was massive.  It is stated the activity is only open for children aged 5 till 12 years old with One Card Members gets to play for free.  We proceeded to register the boys only to be told One Card entitles only ONE kid so […]

Deep within Tambun’s Lost World lies a magical Luminous Forest; an enchanted tribal village. Imagine a life in a magical wonderland where friendly creatures come out to play when night falls. Beating of the drums breaks the silence of the night. Our heartbeat syncs with the drum at a fluttering pace as we take our first step into this enchanted forest. It feels like we are about to enter a tribal village with a story […]

Malaysia’s first Nickelodeon Playland is happening at Sunway Pyramid from 9 – 25 March 2018 at the LG2 Blue Concourse. These two boys are huge fans of Nickelodeon especially Paw Patrol.  I brought the boys to the Meet and Greet Shimmer & Shine session today. Yes, Ayden is a big fan of these two. I only got know about them through him  Ayden and Ethan get to ride on these electric cars at the Blaze […]

Medan Selera is a newly opened food court at Resorts World Genting; the latest dining addition to the resort’s gleaming SkyAvenue mall. Operating from 8.00am to 10.00pm daily, Medan Selera brings together five favourite cuisines in an easy-to-access and relaxed environment. Diners can choose from Rice & Spice, Noodles, Laksa, Western Asian and Crispy Chips outlets. Rice & Spice offers delicious variations of our Malaysian staple – rice – including the always-popular Nasi Lemak, Nasi […]

The worst thing about Sunday is knowing that tomorrow is Monday but fret not as at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, children under twelve (12) dine for FREE at Kids’ Extravaganza. Taking place every Sunday from 12.30pm to 4.00pm, the little ones can have lots of fun while we, the parents enjoy the Long Lunch.  SUNDAY is now a FUNDAY!  Children are kept entertained with the various exciting activities specially planned out for them such […]

Can you smell it? I CAN! 5 more schooling days and we’ll be enjoying the week-long school holidays. Are you excited? Or are you horrified to have the kids stuck with you 24/7?  Haha! Well, let’s start planning for this school holidays then. As usual, the boys will pester us to bring them up to where the weather is cooler. It is only an hour drive from home yet the temperature was as low as 15° […]

On Thursday (8/3/2018) after midnight, I was ready to go to bed. I set my alarm as I have to wake up in a few hours to prepare the boys for class. Suddenly a message popped out on my FB Messenger from Elie. She alerted me that my boys’ pictures are being used by one sick fella claiming them as his own. He even named the boys differently and was very consistent in his story about […]

Ethan is 10 years 7 months old. He has been playing drum for 5 years now. These days, he loves playing commercial songs. He learns these songs from YouTube and at times, gets assistance from his drum teacher to help him with the more complicated beats.  This is his latest drum cover – Fight Song by Rachel Platten. This week is also his school’s first term exam so yeah, fight on Ethan! For me, what […]

With just a blink of an eye, we are into the 3rd month of 2018. Where did the time go? Before I know it, the celebration for Chinese New Year is over. Luckily, I managed to bring the boys to see one final lion dance before Chap Goh Meh is over though. It is the first for Ethan this year as he missed the one we caught on the 7th day of CNY as he […]

One of the largest chain restaurants for Korean food in Malaysia, Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant is also available at Awana SkyCentral, Resorts World Genting. Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant L2-12, Awana Sky Central, 69000 Kuala Lumpur 017-347 0081 FB: DaoraeGenting It’s just a walking distance from Genting Premium Outlet. After a day of shopping spree, it is nice to be able to sit down to rest our feet and for our tummies to be served by Oppas. Our drinks. Too […]

For parents with children going to Primary 1 in 2019 & 2020, it is time to register online for your child at https://public.moe.gov.my Online registration is only for schools in Peninsula Malaysia and only parents are allowed to do the registration on behalf of their children. I registered Ayden today. Here’s how you register ONLINE. Step 1 Go to https://public.moe.gov.my Step 2 Create an account if you are a new user or simply log-in if […]

I homeschool elder brother Ethan during his preschool years. I’m doing the same with little Ayden presently. I wonder how other young children aged 4-5 years old are able to learn in a classroom seating environment as from my observation, both my boys require tremendous individual attention during their formative years. What I love about homeschooling is they can learn at their own pace, anywhere and anytime of the day. This way, Ayden gets ample […]

It’s the 7th day of Chinese New Year; also known as “birthday” of all human beings. As with previous years, we celebrated this auspicious day at Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur to catch the blessings of the Prosperity God and the lions for the year of the Dog. We arrived just in time to join the lions making their way around the hotel compound. Ayden posing with the lions  The lion dance performance attracted quite a […]

It’s the 5th day of Chinese New Year and we are back at home but are still very much into the Chinese New Year mood. Today, our Little Chefs tried roasting for the very first time. Since we are still in CNY atmosphere, the ingredients used for our roast are also very much CNY influenced.  The Little Chefs roasted delicious chicken drumsticks with plum sauce. Plum sauce is one of the most important ingredients […]

Alright, where do I start? I was invited by Bernama to be one of their esteemed panelists for their LIVE, English language talk show, ‘The Nation’ on Monday, 12th February 2018, speaking about CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN MALAYSIA.  As I’ve mentioned in my previous blog posts, I wasn’t feeling well the past weeks with me and the boys down with some kind of bug going around but this is a topic I feel strongly about. I advocate outdoor playtime […]

I blogged about this restaurant nearby my place; well-known for their fresh seafood. It is kind of a hidden treasure because not many people are aware of their location unless they are staying or working nearby. Restaurant Three Brothers No 23G, Jalan Bulan CA/U5, Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Seksyen U5, 40150 Shah Alam. Tel : 012-315 2953 Just to jolt your memory, we went for their Yee Sang preview earlier and were very impressed with their […]

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. How many of you practice going vegetarian on the first day of Chinese New Year? It is believed, abstaining from eating meat on the first day will enhance longevity. Additionally a vegetarian dish helps to purify and cleanse out the body as well.  There is this one vegetarian dish that is extremely popular on the first day of Chinese New Year – Loh Hon Chai. My mother […]

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, revolves around five blessings, namely Longevity, Riches, Peace, Wisdom and Virtue. In respect of these blessings, award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine Tan Tzaan Liing and his team at Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s authentic Chinese restaurant, whip up celebratory dishes for this auspicious event and at the same time ushering into a new year of brilliance. From 01 February to 02 March 2018, […]

There was a burst pipe in front of our house. The contractor who was working on it brought an excavator and a huge dump truck to our place.  Both my boys watched them in awe. They kept talking about the excavator; pointing to each part of it. The contractor heard them and asked if they would like to go on a ride on that excavator. Imagine the boys’ surprise and delight! They said YES immediately.  […]

Ethan is currently without a teacher for piano. His previous teacher has her own studio now but it is far away from us. She is also teaching in a music school not very far away from us yet not very near either but we are unable to commit due to time and distance factor.  To pass his time, Ethan uses YouTube as his guide. He learned this song, “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana […]

Checkers Cafe at Dorsett Kuala Lumpur is ushering in the Lunar New Year with delightful festive menus specially prepared by Chef Ahmad Haidzar and his team; featuring a tantalising array of THREE (3) Chinese Set Menus priced from RM1188nett to RM1388nett per table of 10 persons. We were privileged to be invited to savor highlights from the 3 menus. We shall now share with you our journey of delectable culinary experience at Checkers Cafe.  Checkers […]

  In the run-up to the Chinese New Year, Silka Cheras and Silka Maytower Chef de Cuisine Lee Soon Seng (Chef Lee) has been cooking up a storm to come up with fabulous dishes and food-and-beverage offers for diners.  To kick things off, Silka Cheras and Silka Maytower are offering three (3) combinations of traditional Chinese New Year favourites to cater to an array of taste buds. With a selection of RM788nett (Golden Treasures), RM988nett (Rising Phoenix) and […]

Chinese New Year is about getting together and reconnecting with families, friends and loved ones; feasting in wholesome and sumptuous meals for a great start to a brand new year. Today, let us bring you to a preview of what Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur has to offer this Chinese New Year. Ee Chinese Cuisine Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur 13 Jalan 16/11 Pusat Dagangan Seksyen 16 46350 Petaling Jaya Tel: 03-7665-1111 email: [email protected] To usher in […]

To start off the Chinese New Year festivities, SkySymphony the ‘Theatre of Lights and Sound’ at SkyAvenue mall, Resorts World Genting launches a brand new show to usher in the new year of the Dog. With LED screens covering four storeys, SkySymphony is a state-of-the-art fantastic feature at SkyAvenue mall where 1,001 winch balls synchronise and move to form different shapes that come alive to tell a story. The launch of the Chinese New Year […]

Sorry if I have been a little quiet. We are quite busy as we have been baking cookies for sale. It did not occur in our mind to bake and sell cookies for this upcoming Chinese New Year but we received requests for it. I thought to just accept that one request but after successfully baking, selling and getting repeat orders, I figure we may as well open it up to public.  I made the […]

At Dynasty Restaurant, Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team of talented chefs are all set to immerse our senses with Festive Menus that capture the finest flavors of Cantonese cuisine from 2 February until 2 March 2018 in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. DYNASTY RESTAURANT RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603-21622233 Fax: 603-2163 1122 No Lunar New Year reunion […]

In my household, my boys and myself love drinking milk. The Daddy doesn’t though as he is lactose intolerant. When Ayden is hungry, Ayden milks the cow  Thankfully there is an easier way to get milk; we can easily PURCHASE them in ready-to-drink packs. Ayden must be really hungry as that is one huge pack of UHT chocolate milk he is drinking from  Fernleaf has launch new ready-to-drink UHT milk that is suitable for the […]

There is a restaurant nearby my place that serves awesome Fish Head Noodles. Darling always tapao-ed that home for me after I delivered Ayden 4 years ago. Besides Fish Head noodles, their forte lies on their super fresh, high quality premium seafood. THREE BROTHERS RESTAURANT 23-G, Jalan Bulan CA U5/CA Bandar Pinggiran Subang Seksyen U5 40150 Shah Alam Selangor 012-348 6631 (Kwan) 012-315 2953 (Shawn Lee) 012-315 2053 (Alice) A couple of days ago, we were […]

I guess I better update a little over here otherwise you may think I’ve disappeared. The truth is I am very much around but have been busy lately. We are busy creating YouTube tutorials for the upcoming Chinese New Year hence the little disruption on the blog. Here’s my YouTube channel in case you are interested -> https://www.youtube.com/submerryn1 Anyway, I still actively update my Facebook so if we are connected on FB you will know that […]

There is a place up in SkyAvenue where Kids Eat for Free and believe it or not, it is at AGED Restaurant & Bar. I would not have known based from the exterior of the restaurant as the first thing that caught my sight is their extensive range of wines highly visible through their glass walls.  A newly established F&B brand serving Western food with its only outlet at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, it opened […]