Category Archives: Close to Heart & Home

Family, friends & home

My Book of Little Miracles’ Keepsakes

Posted on October 13, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

My husband says I am a hoarder, but I beg to differ in that I selectively hoard things that I feel are worth keeping. .. just like ultrasound printouts from my pregnancies.  Who in their right minds throw these away … Continue reading →

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I’ve Found The Secret to Baby-Smooth Skin….BUT……

Posted on October 2, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

If you don’t already know, I’m a sucker for homemade stuff.  Even better if it only involves items that don’t cost an arm and a leg, and definitely extra points if it actually works! My recent experiment making my own … Continue reading →

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Ipoh for the Weekend

Posted on September 18, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

We made a trip to Ipoh last weekend, because it had been a long while since the kids had visited their grandparents, and coincidentally my parents were in Penang a few days before, so I figured it would be a … Continue reading →

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My Absolutely Natural and Homemade Mosquito Repellent

Posted on September 5, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

The two things I am very particular about when I get my kids ready for school are: Sunblock Mosquito repellent For sunblock, I use the storebought versions which just frankly makes life easier for me, plus it works wonders, but … Continue reading →

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A Photobook Project Ticked Off My List

Posted on September 3, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

After much delay and procrastination, I am proud and pleased to announce that I have finally completed Hannah’s photobook! 🙂 After I made one for Ethan some years ago, I have sometimes been “pressured” to make another one for Hannah. … Continue reading →

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