A Happy Mum

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• Happiness Is.... Enjoying the Small Things

  

  Recently, I read an online article that talks about Finland's education system and how they believe in less is more. Having lived in Scandinavia for a good... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Little Sunshine - Ariel is 2!

  They say that the terrible twos can be the hardest phase to handle when a child grows up. Mood swings, temper tantrums and frequent use of the word "no". Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 #67 - Fun with Spray Painting + Kura Bed Makeover

  

  I remember I used to like doing spray painting when I was a kid. I guess it was probably because it meant you could get messy with your fingers and create... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• She Loves Her

  

  I don't deny it. Everyday, I have to be a referee, a judge, a middleman, a peacemaker. Right, sometimes I just don't care because I figured out these two need t... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why We Love Running {Interview with Young Parents Magazine and Safari Zoo Run...

  

  If you've read the April issue of Young Parents magazine, you might have come across our interview where I shared the reasons behind our love for family runs an... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thirty Two

  

  Birthdays are special days. At least, that is what I have believed in all my life.When I was a kid, my birthdays were intimate affairs spent with the family. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Seeking the Rainbow

  

  Rainbows speak directly to our heart and soul, filling us with awe and energies of liquid love pouring all around us. Rainbows bring the promise that the... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Holiday with #WismaOOTD

  

  The girls and I did something really fun just two weeks ago! For the first time ever, we were going to be.....BEACH MODELS!Yes, you read right. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Hero in My Heart

  

  "I have spent my life, so much of it, building up this country. There’s nothing more that I need to do. At the end of the day, what have I got? A successful... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 #65 - The Mystery Box

  

  I remember we were at a carnival last year and one of the station games was getting the kids to put their hands into a mystery box to guess the item. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ponies Galore at City Square Mall

  

  Ponies. It's hard for any kid, especially little girls, to resist them, right? While we are not fervent supporters of the My Little Pony television series and t... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• "What's a Stay-at-home Mum Worth?" on Talking Point

  

  She shook my hand with vigour and sincerity while maintaining eye contact and a wide smile the whole time. The way she exuded poise, radiance and confidence, I... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 #64 - DIY Flashcard Holder

  

  I'm not the most disciplined or enthusiastic mum when it comes to teaching my kids. I don't have a study routine, I don't revise with them on a daily basis, I... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Using Time Wisely

  

  If there's one thing I wish money could buy, it would not be youth or happiness, but TIME. No, I'm not asking to rewind the clock because I'm thankful to be... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 #63 - DIY Chinese New Year Firecrackers

  

  Happy Year of the Goat, everyone! 祝大家合家欢乐, 喜气洋洋, 羊年行大运!Matching family outfits kindly sponsored by MidouCeur******It's 初三 today and we are still going for... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 15 Things I Will Do Differently in 2015

  

  This year, for me, is going to be a year of change.I don't usually set new year resolutions because it often turns out that I don't go all out to fulfill them. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Space

  

  When I first read Nick Vujicic's Stand Strong - which is a book that teaches you how to overcome bullying - I didn't expect that I would learn a tip or two abou... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Feeling the Hope of Spring

  

  There is something magical about spring. Flowers bloom, birds sing and there is this feeling of hope in the air everywhere I go. You know how they say everyday... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's a 喜羊羊 New Year!

  

  Chinese New Year has always been one of my favourite festivals. I love hearing the New Year songs, seeing the lion dance, feasting on New Year goodies, gatherin... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Look Behind the Scene {Our First Filming Experience with Canon}

  

  So, it has taken me ages to pen this down and here is the story of how we got the chance to become the stars of a Canon campaign. Why did I take so long? Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION