Category Archives: Parenting & Motherhood

Bringing up kids

Orange & Pumpkin Crazy Cake

I want to share with you today a very special cake I recently made.  It’s special because this cake contained NO EGGS, NO BUTTER, NO MILK  and if you want to follow my recipe exactly, you don’t even need a … Continue reading

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Malaysia Bugslock: Naturally Drives Mozzies (and Bugs) Away!

Most of you would know that I make my own insect repellent.  This actually works great and I use it every day, spraying it on my kids’ clothes and skin.  However, I have been wondering if mosquitoes do develop a … Continue reading

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Ten Things a Stay-at-Home-Mom Needs

Being a Stay-at-Home-Mom is not easy.  We cook, we clean, we shop for groceries, we are on our toes the whole day long caring for kids…and sometimes we have to do these while trying our best to keep our eyes … Continue reading

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8 Ways for Busy Moms (and Dads) to Bring Fitness Back Into Their Lives

I used to be a regular gym-goer before I embraced motherhood.  When I was pregnant with my first child, I would tell myself that as soon as I had baby down to a regular schedule, I would make gym-going a … Continue reading

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The SUPPORi Baby Carrier: Lightweight Babywearing At Its Best … PLUS Your Chance to WIN ONE too!

Throughout the past few years of embracing motherhood, I have experimented with many baby carriers.  I have tried the ring slings (both plastic rings and metal rings), the soft structured carriers and also just plain using no carriers at all! … Continue reading

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