A Happy Mum

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• Happiness Is... Creating Core Memories

  

  December is always the most happening month of the year for our family.While we celebrate the birthdays of our two middle children, we also usually go on an... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Way to Go, My Little Starfish - Ansel's First Concert

  

  Watching your kid perform on stage is always an emotional affair. It is a huge milestone for them too because it truly takes a lot of courage to overcome stage... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• All I Wanna Do is Rollerblade - Ariel is 12!

  

  知足常乐。That has always been my belief in life and it's a very important mindset that I try to cultivate in the kids from young.When we were thinking of how to... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Celebrating Every Sweet Moment

  

  The year end is always a busy time for us because it symbolises the start of many birthday celebrations in our family. It also means that we are done and... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun and Adventure Awaits - Asher is 9!

  

  I have two December babies, which means their birthdays always fall during the year end school holidays. While we used to plan themed parties for the girls to... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Chasing Dreams and Celebrating Milestones

  

  October was an eventful month for us and one filled with celebration, joy and dreams come true.For one, it marked the end of PSLE for Ariel and considering... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our 17-pax Family Vacation in Bali

  

  Family vacations are precious and deeply cherished.With the years zooming by, while it means the kids are fast growing up, it also means that our parents are... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Making Joy a Priority

  

  The year end is always a busy and exciting time as the kids sit for their final exams, as we celebrate festivals like Halloween and Christmas, as we pack the... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A 3D2N Getaway at One of a Kind Resort in Bintan

  

  I love our mum-and-kids vacations.No, it's not that I don't love family holidays with the hubby around, of course I do. It's just that I also love short getaway... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Remembering to Destress

  

  Everybody faces stress.Contrary to what many people think when I tell them I am a stay-at-home mum, I find myself feeling pent-up and stressed up on more days... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Family Day and Her First Aerial Hammock Class - Angel is 15!

  

  As the kids get older, they outgrow the need for themed parties but we always make it a point to spend time together and do something fun on their birthdays. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is.... Showing That You Care

  

  There are people who show their love through words, people who prefer to use action and others who tend to keep their feelings to themselves. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Spontaneous 3D2N Road Trip to Johor

  

  I love road trips.We used to go on them frequently with the firstborn in Sweden since we could drive around on weekends and we loved to explore different cities. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Enjoying the Mid-year Break

  

  June is always a happy time as it means that we get an entire month of school holidays and can look forward to late mornings, late nights, family trips,... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rise of the Mummy - Happy Halloween 2024

  

  Halloween has always been a special time for me. When we were living in Sweden, the hubby and I would dress up - I remember our first costumes were a witch and... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Making Time for What Matters

  

  Many a time, amidst our busy schedules and never ending errands on our to-do list, we find ourselves saying "No time", "我没有空‘’， "I can't do this now", "Sorry I... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Forty One

  

  I've been wanting to write this post for a long time but while there were many thoughts running the back of my mind, I didn't really know how to put them into... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Cherishing Highlights

  

  I love writing these monthly "Happiness is..." posts because they help me to look back, keep life in perspective and remind me that beyond the challenges and... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Perfect Mum-and-kids Getaway on Genting Dream

  

  I love going on mum-and-kids holidays. It makes me feel empowered and gives me a chance to get to spend more time with the kids, deepen my bond with each of the... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Making the Most of Our Time Together

  

  I recently read an article that struck home. It says:"75% of the time you'll ever get to spend with your kids is over by the time they turn 12. 90% of your... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION