A Happy Mum

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• Happiness Is... Cherishing a Simple Birthday Month

  

  Once upon a time, I used to party and celebrate so as to celebrate April, my birthday month.My besties and I would go clubbing, my other close friends would mee... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2026 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Enjoying the Busy Break

  

  I always appreciate the one-week school holidays we have in March and September that allows us to take a break from the hustle and bustle and have some family... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2026 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Forty Two

  

  又过了一年了。Every year, I make it a point to write a reflection post as I turn older to remind myself of the things I've achieved, the dreams I've yet to fulfill, th... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2026 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Treasuring the Time When the Kids Are Still Little

  

  I have four kids who are in different phases of life as their age gaps are not that small. If you compare the oldest and youngest, they are turning 16 and four... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2026 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ruff! It's a Sheriff Labrador Party - Ansel is 4!

  

  While I still make it a point to celebrate each of the kids' birthdays, Ansel is now the only one who gets a themed party. Well, because he still enjoys it and... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Toasting to a Fresh Start

  

  January is always a month filled with hope and joy because it marks a fresh start and a new beginning. It's like, no matter how many mistakes we made in the... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 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