Mommy Thoughts: Remembering Moments
I did a mental calculation. I’ve spent approximately 1150 hours lying on the bed waiting for Lauren to fall asleep. At 2 years old I still accompany her to bed. Most nights, I’d run over to-do list in my head. I can’t wait to sneak out of the room...
How To Support Baby’s Development Most Effectively (Part 1)
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Support Baby’s Development Most Effectively (Part 1) I’ve recently been appointed as Fisher-Price Play IQ Ambassador Mum and I can’t wait to share with you the...
Have You Tried Drinking Vinegar?
Well, I have. During my modeling days, I’ve always been the meatier one amongst the girls. So I’ve tried every diet under the sun and one day read about how Beyonce lost weight drinking apple cider vinegar + cayenne pepper. I had one shot, gagged and...
How To Deal With Toddler Tantrums (It Is Surprisingly Simple!)
Oh, the dreaded terrible two’s. As much as I’d like to stay positive and call it the terrific two instead, I can’t deny there are days when Lauren drives me nuts with her snappy moods and temper tantrums.So the question on every parents of toddlers...
Hottest Dads To Follow On Instagram
I follow friends, fellow mommies, celebrities, inspiring fashionistas, hot bods, etc on Instagram. But the one category that makes me take a double look is hot daddies! Their attractiveness just quadrupled when there is a cute baby in the picture. Here is a list of...
Meet The Gan Sisters
One of the reasons I started this blog is to document my kids milestones. This month, both my daughters are entering another leap in age and seem to have grown overnight. Lauren turned 2 years earlier this month while Georgia is no longer a newborn as of today. She is...
Buy A Pair Of Socks To Help Sick Children & Families
*Media Invite*Have you heard of Ronald McDonald’s House Charities (RMHC) before? Yes? Do you know what they do? Well, neither did I.So when an invitation came from omy.sg to attend a get-to-know-RMHC session, I signed up to find out more. Together with 14 other...
Redoxy Serum Review (Plus Giveaway!)
For the past 2 months, I’ve been testing out Redoxy; an anti-aging, anti-oxidation, hydrating, collagen boosting, rejuvenating, brightening, firming and scar healing serum. The benefits listed in the pamphlet is quite a mouthful, isn’t it? I’m...
Mummamia Confinement Founder’s Story + Giveaway!
I was at Baby Market last week and decided to drop by Mummamia Confinement’s booth to say hello to a lady named Willis, who I’ve been corresponding via email. You see, they sponsored me during my confinement after having baby Georgia. I wanted to...
Weaning My Firstborn
As I’m typing this, I’m hiding from Lauren in my helper’s room. Crying softly.I’m weaning my 24 months old toddler off my breasts today. For the second time. The first time she weaned off breast was 5 months ago, before her baby sister, Georgia...
Who Would You Like Your Child To Become?
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagine how you’d like your child to be in the future? I was asked to do exactly that when I attended the Empowering Your Child with Positive Discipline workshop by Julia Gabriel. I was told to imagine what Lauren would be...
Yoomi Feeding System Review (Discount + Giveaway!)
When I was first approached by AT Marketing Consultancy to review a ‘baby bottle + warmer set’, I thought to myself, “What is there to write about baby bottles?” However, my opinion quickly changed when I received the product info on...
Our Short Visit To Kuala Lumpur
We just got back from a short stay in Kuala Lumpur, and I’d love to share a few photos from our trip….I managed to snap some photos of the girls wearing matching outfits from Fox Kids & Baby, while we waited to board the plane. I really hope they will become...
9 Habits of Fit Moms
When Alicia from Beanie N Us suggested a blog train on mommy’s fitness, #sgfitandfab30 back in early July (right before I gave birth), I readily agreed to take part. You see, I wanted to fit into a dress for a wedding 2 months postpartum, so I thought I would be...
My Wardrobe Essentials
Earn an income while spending time with kids at home? You can do it too! SHOW ME HOW! My Wardrobe Essentials Between chasing Lauren, nursing Georgia, and everything else in between, there’s just about no time at all to spend putting together an outfit. As much as I...
How Listening To My Body Makes Me A Better Mom To My Children
Our bodies are amazing, isn’t it? It is like a machine that never stops since the moment we were born. Our cells heal and regenerate itself. Approximately 50,000 cells in our body will die and be replaced with new cells during the time it takes us to read this...
My Lowest Moment As a Mom
It is 11pm and I just tried to wake my almost 2 years old daughter, up from her sleep. She stirred almost immediately and returned to sleep. I feel slightly better, just slightly.This evening started out just like any other typical evening. We had dinner, played for a...
31 Free Places To Bring Your Kids In Singapore
You can have it all without doing it all. Join over 3,000 others and get access to my library of free resources for a dream motherhood. I WANT IN! Not sure where to take the children during this school holiday? Fret not. 31 mommy bloggers took part in a blog train...
How I Lost Weight Without Affecting Breastmilk Supply
First thing first, the stats:Pre pregnancy weight/height: 55kg/173cmWeight at 39th week (right before delivery): 63.5kgCurrent weight (5 weeks post partum): 56kgTotal weight lost so far: 7.5kg Baby’s weight: 3.2kgAfter months of looking and feeling like a...
Disney Baby Debuts In Southeast Asia
*Media Invite*Creating Magical Moments Right From The StartDisney Baby launches in Singapore, and Lauren and I had the chance to preview some of the new products!Disney unveiled the new Disney Baby brand and range last Friday, marking its Southeast Asia debut at the...
Mummamia Confinement Package Review
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Mummamia Confinement Package Review Today, I’m reviewing 30 days Mom Series Confinement Package 妈妈坐月配套, provided by Mummamia Confinement. It contains everything a mother would need for a...
Two Is a Little Special
*Guest Post*When Michelle sent out an SOS, asking for guest bloggers (because she had the foresight to predict that she would soon be busy with a newborn and be too busy to blog), I contacted her right away. My own life has panned out in a way that I could have never...
Wordless Wednesday: Alive Museum Singapore
I received an invitation to Alive Museum Singapore (AMS) just 2 weeks after I gave birth to Georgia. It is Korea’s original and biggest chain of Illusionary Entertainment Museum, opened very recently in Singapore. I’ve seen photos of friends visiting AMS on...
Newborn Essentials List: Everything You Need To Buy
You can have it all without doing it all. Join over 3,000 others and get access to my library of free resources for a dream motherhood. I WANT IN! I still remember when I was pregnant with Lauren (first pregnancy), I walked into a local baby store and walked straight...
Georgia, This Is Your Birth Story
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Georgia, This Is Your Birth Story My darling Georgia, First of all, thank you, thank you, thank you for an easy pregnancy. Despite not having much appetite during the first trimester,...
How I DIY My Own Confinement
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How I DIY My Own Confinement I know I just posted a post on why you need to hire a confinement lady not too long ago, and now I’m talking about doing it yourself? What the hell,...
How To Wear Flats
After my “Best Shoes For Pregnancy” post which I featured lots of flat shoes (for obvious reason) I had non-pregnant readers asking me how to wear flats. Hmm.. while I’m not your typical fashion blogger, I’ll dispose some tips I’ve learnt...
Why Is Your Baby Crying? Look Out For These Signs.
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Why Is Your Baby Crying? Look Out For These Signs. Every baby cries. Yeah, I know it isn’t an earth shattering revelation but sometimes, when they seem to cry endlessly, it is hard...
Leaving a Legacy
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! I was talking, okay whatsapping with my sister today and it got me thinking about inheritance or rather what would I leave to my children after I’m gone. It all started like this....
Deciphering A Toddler’s Babble
Lauren has become quite a chatterbox lately. Sometimes she gets a few words out perfectly, but mostly, she is still babbling away. It is funny to see the serious expression on her face and the urgency in her voice when she is trying to get her point across. She would...
Win A Vaby Subscription Box (5 Sets To Be Won!)
Last month, a group of mommy bloggers and I have been invited to discover a new online store dedicated to mothers and children’s products called Vaby. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen some photos of the Vaby box and how much fun Lauren had at...
How To Overcome Fear of Childbirth – Tips from Experienced Mommy Bloggers
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Overcome Fear of Childbirth – Tips from Experienced Mommy Bloggers Less than 14 days now! The countdown begins. I still remember the anxiousness and the excitement I felt...
How To Prepare Older Child For A New Baby
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Prepare Older Child For A New Baby One of my biggest worry these days is how Lauren would react when we bring home the newborn. I tried my best to explain to Lauren that in this...
2nd Pregnancy Update: 37th Week!
So it has been 15 weeks since I last wrote an update on my current pregnancy. How time flies! My belly is now massive and heavy. I have also given up trying NOT to waddle when I walk – my vain self has lost to the pregnancy.Baby Size: At check-up, doctor...
8 Western Restaurants In Singapore Where Kids Eat For Free
It’s always a treat to take a day off from the kitchen and dine out. The only downside, however, is having to pay full price for kid’s smaller portion. Wouldn’t it be great if kid’s meal is free? Say no more! These restaurants in Singapore...
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips (Plus Giveaway and Discounts!)
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips (Plus Giveaway and Discounts!) I have succumbed to hiring a full time helper at home. I’ve been training her for 2 weeks now, often explaining and showing...
What Should We Name Our Baby?
Help! Our second baby is due in a month. Nick and I are still undecided.Apparently we are not the only parents who find naming their offspring tricky. There are meaning to the name to consider, if it has been taken by someone else we know, and if it is too popular at...
You Are Invited To Vaby’s Official Launch!
As a mom, we want the best for our children. But with so many brands of diapers, toiletries and services catered for children these days, how do we choose?Enter Vaby, a brand new membership-only site that offers baby, toddler and mommy products at bargain prices. Sign...
Letter to Lauren: You Are My Birthday Present
This is a letter I wrote to Lauren when I was pregnant with her. I knew life would be very different when she arrives and wanted to jot down how I had felt then. She came into my life 2 days after the letter was written.”Dear...
I Love Online Shopping!
*Review post*If you’ve been following my blog, you probably know by now how much I love online shopping. Just the other day, I started training my 19 months old toddler to brush her teeth. Although Lauren usually copies everything I do, she didn’t spit the...
How To Avoid Food Poisoning During Pregnancy
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Avoid Food Poisoning During Pregnancy Pregnant friends have been asking me if they can eat such and such food when we dined together. Sometimes it is not just because a...
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Father’s Day
I dedicate this week’s Wordless Wednesday post to my wonderful husband, Nick who is a great dad to our daughter, Lauren. The staring gameMulti-taskingWeeee!Lauren’s first birthday partyCopy-catMatchy matchProud daddyDaddy is number 1!Happy...
Where I Shop For Beauty Products
I’ve recently discovered that not only you can shop for clothes at Zalora, you can now purchase beauty products there too. I must confess that I’m absolutely a fan of online shopping. It is convenient (I can browse in my pajamas with a bar of chocolate...
Dream Mama by Dream Factory
*Media Invite* I admit I don’t feel confident (look-wise) during my pregnancy. I used to know what type of clothing looks good on me but once I got pregnant, I had no idea. Maternity clothes in general looks frumpy and old-fashioned to me, so I kept on wearing...
3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas that Your Kids Will Love
Are you confused on what to prepare for your kid’s breakfast? Yes, this can be a daunting task since childrenare choosy eaters. Preparingyour child’s breakfast is not just picking on easy foodstuff, as most moms usually settle for the highly...
7 Reasons To Hire A Confinement Lady
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! 7 Reasons To Hire A Confinement Lady I miss my confinement lady (pui yuet). She arrived at our doorstep even before we got home from the hospital. She was right there, swept...
Stay At Home Mom Survival Tips – A Guest Post by My 19 Months Old Toddler
This post is part of a daily blogging series in May started by Gingerbreadmum, where 31 mums are sharing tips on coping with stay-home motherhood. 21 great moms with amazing tips precede me, so naturally I’m intimidated. What will I write?? So I cop out by...
10 Tips for Flying With a Baby
This post has appeared on Yahoo! Voices and Pursuit of Functional Home blog a couple weeks ago. I’m now sharing it here with you ladies (and guys!) :)We have been on 8 flights in the past 18 months since Lauren came into our life. Most flights went pretty...
Wild Mushroom Alfredo
My husband hates mushroom. So I hardly have the chance to cook mushroom at home. However, this recipe is so simple and yummy, I couldn’t resist making it just for myself!This recipe yields 4 main servings.Ingredients:2 tablespoon olive oil½ stick of butter½ cup...
7 YouTube Videos for Toddlers (Which Lauren Loves)
There are many discriminating articles out there about kids and handheld devices. And I’m sure you’ve also read how it could also benefit young children if the right parameters are set by parents. I’m in the latter camp. I believe it is next to...
How To Choose A Stroller
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Choose A Stroller A conversation with a friend over lunch today, reminded me of how overwhelmed I felt when buying a stroller for my unborn baby for the first time. From the second...
Lauren at 18 Months Old
Lauren turned 18 months old on April 5th.. a few weeks ago. My baby is growing up fast, sob! Statistics: Lauren is now 11kg and 82cm tall!Daily Routine: She wakes up at 8am every morning, and wakes me up by climbing on top of me and digs at my belly button. She has...
Introducing Solids – How To Start?
When Lauren was slightly over 4 months old, she seemed very interested in our food, she even reached out for it a few times. That was when I knew my baby was ready for solid foods. Introducing solids to your baby is a huge milestone. You may have read countless...
Link’n Blogs Linky Party #22 (I’m guest hosting!)
Hi friends! This week I’m guest hosting a linky party with Daniela from Put A Bird On It. I’m so excited to read your fab posts, so link away!Welcome to Link’n Blogs {#22} !A place to link up your projects and make new friends. We are all about...
Best Shoes For Pregnant Women
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Best Shoes For Pregnant Women Have your feet gone up a size during pregnancy? Most women do. During pregnancy, our feet are swelling as well as being strained by the increasing weight of...
Wordless Wednesday: Legoland Malaysia
This week, I’m sharing some photos taken during our visit to Legoland Malaysia. My sister and her children came to visit me during the school holiday and we decided to take the kids to the newly opened theme park. It was very sunny and hot, so I would recommend...
Oven Baked Tandoori Chicken
Ever since Nick’s work trips to Doha and Kuwait recently, he has developed a liking for Middle Eastern cuisine. Being the good wife that I am, I’m decided to recreate something similar at home. Here is my recipe for Oven Baked Tandoori...
28 Reasons (No One Told You) Why Being Pregnant Sucks
You can have it all without doing it all. Join over 3,000 others and get access to my library of free resources for a dream motherhood. I WANT IN! Warning: This is not a cheery post. In fact it is quite depressing if you are currently pregnant and there is nothing you...
Kids Friendliness Review: Cook & Brew, Westin Singapore
I don’t usually venture into Singapore CBD with a toddler in tow. Amongst a sea of well dressed professionals, it is an odd sight of a pregnant mother pushing her young toddler in the stroller during the lunch hour rush. Although most of my fellow mommy friends...
Our Fourth Anniversary (And How I Met Your Father, Lauren)
Earn an income while spending time with kids at home? You can do it too! SHOW ME HOW! Our Fourth Anniversary (And How I Met Your Father, Lauren) Today is our fourth wedding anniversary! I met Nick 10 years ago when I was on holiday in Sydney, Australia. It was in...
2nd Pregnancy Update: 22nd Week!
Up till last month, my friends were saying my bump was too small for being 4 months pregnant. My part time helper didn’t even realize I’m expecting until today, at my 22nd week. My belly just doubled in size in over a month.Instagram selfie taken at...
DIY Homemade Sugar Scrub
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! DIY Homemade Sugar Scrub As we all know, being a mom to a toddler doesn’t leave much time for me to pamper myself anymore. Pre-baby, I enjoyed long shower with body scrubs, hair...
Easy Peasy Lentil Soup
Making lentil soup reminds me of those days when I was living by myself in a tiny terrace house in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. I used to get home from work at about 6pm. As soon as I get home, I would chop up whatever vegetables I may have in the fridge,...This video gets funnier the more I watch it..
There is something about kids falling over that makes me laugh and feel terrible at the same time. Or maybe I’m just plain evil. Watch it and let me know.I dare you to watch it again. I laughed out even louder the second time round. Just awful.
Obsessed with Melissa
My friend, Carmen posted a photo of Melissa cutout flats a few weeks ago on her Instagram account, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. So I set on a hunt on the internet and found that they are available in many cute colours. The question is...
Kids Friendliness Review: Wild Honey Scotts Square
In my recent days of being a full time stay-at-home mom, I’ve been dining out quite a lot. More specifically dining out with my 16 months old toddler. Sometimes we are alone, but most times I meet fellow mummies for lunch/brunch/tea. Since I’m not a food...
Stop Pinching My Child’s Cheek!
When Lauren was a newborn, I used to get a kick out of every time someone said she is cute and adorable. After a while, it wears off on me and I figured that is just something people think they should be saying, even when the baby is NOT cute. Let’s face it,...
I’ve Been Loving Colourful Dresses
As I was reorganizing my wardrobe the other day, I realized I’ve been wearing dresses on a daily basis. It is not that surprising really, given the hot weather in Singapore, a dress is the most comfortable thing to throw on. No matching needed. Easy breezy.I...
I’ve Got News!
Happy New Year! I know, I know it is almost end of January but better late than never right? Anyway, I want to thank many of you for sending hits to my blog and leaving comments although I’ve been absent for more than a month. I have valid reason though. Besides...
The Chill Mom Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Can you believe it is already December? Are you looking forward to the holidays? I certainly am! If your heart isn’t at work this week, let me distract you further with my gift guide for this holiday season. These are some of our favourite products in my...
Flashback Friday: I Looked Like Lauren
I used to wonder how Lauren would look like when I was pregnant with her. So my sister sent me this photo. I was probably around 2 years old then. My mom told me this photo was taken right after a good cry. See, my parents had dressed me up and we were all about to go...
Some Rhymes Can Be Downright Traumatizing
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Some Rhymes Can Be Downright Traumatizing Last night while Nick and I were trying to put Lauren to sleep, Nick started humming Rock-a-bye Baby hoping that would somehow help Lauren to...
Wordless Wednesday: 1 Month Old Lauren
I know I know. It is supposed to be wordless but can’t help sharing what I’m feeling. A good friend of mine just gave birth last weekend. We are very happy for her and her family. We went to visit them at the hospital and I got to hold the baby! Oh how I...
8 Pregnancy Websites I Found Most Useful
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! 8 Pregnancy Websites I Found Most Useful When I first got pregnant, I had no idea what to expect. I’m the first among my closest friends to be pregnant. And although I have 2...
Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! Guinness Beef Stew Recipe The Guinness Beef Stew was the bestseller at The Soupery, a soup bar that I used to own prior to having a baby. So yes, this recipe is my trade secret and...
I Had No Milk For My Baby | Flashback Friday
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! I Had No Milk For My Baby | Flashback Friday The lactation consultant at the hospital came into my ward 5 hours after Lauren was born. In a dopey state of mind from the sleepless night...
How to Make Wilma Flintstone Halloween Costume
You can have it all without doing it all. Join over 3,000 others and get access to my library of free resources for a dream motherhood. I WANT IN! Halloween is just around the corner but you have nothing to wear? No worries, I made mine and my 1-year-old’s in...
10 Signs I’m Ready For Another Baby?
As I was randomly browsing the internet for interesting blogs, I came across this article with the title – 10 Signs You’re Ready For Another Child. I’ve been thinking of baby number 2 since Lauren was about 10 months old. I didn’t want her...
How To Take Newborn Passport Photo
Unleash The Capable and Confident MomBoss in You You can do this. LET'S GO! How To Take Newborn Passport Photo When Lauren was born, she was given a long-term-social-visitor status because Nick and I are both PR in Singapore. So while your parents are both...HELLO! I’M MICHELLE.
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