A Happy Mum

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• Meeting the Purple Dinosaur

  

  The first time I heard of the name Barney, that was when I had already become a mum in Sweden. I was like "Barley I know. Barbie I know. But Barney, whassat? Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Giggle Gaggle - Ariel's 5th Month

  The first time she made that loud, long string of laughing sounds, I said to myself "Was that her? No, it was Angel, right? No wait, jiejie is not in the... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's a Hairy Affair - Our Favourite Outdoor Activity

  

  I like the fact that we have always been an outdoorsy type of family.Since Angel was born, come every weekend, we would bring her out on road trips in Sweden,... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 {linky Party} #23 - Prints for Life

  

  If you are like me and love the tiny hands and feet of your babies, this will be a great keepsake for you to look upon when the kids are all grown up,.This week... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• heART Studio Review III: What Does a Panda Love Most?

  

  Chinese ink and rice paper.Do they ring a bell? When was the last time you laid your hands on them?For me, I have not touched them in at least a decade or more. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Creating Memories That Last

  

  There are things in life that never come back once they are gone.While I used to understand that, it was after I became a mum that it really hit me. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer's Sunflowers

  

  I've always liked to doodle and paint. But let's face it, after becoming a mum, art revolves more around finger painting or Hello Kitty potato stamping. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Be Natural, Be You {Review of Tomato Photo}

  

  If you are a reader of A Happy Mum, you probably can tell that I love to take photographs.Of my gorgeous kids, of my suave hubby, of the awe-inspiring scenery,... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! - Cold Storage Kids Run 2013

  

  The sun shone into our window and woke me up with its gleaming rays. I rubbed my eyes and smiled, knowing that it was going to be a sunny day. Better shine... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 {linky Party} #22 - An Emblem of Mother's Love

  

  We all know that the carnation is an emblem of Mother's Day. But do you know why?In 1907, Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, sent 500 white carnations... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Little Runner

  

  I don't really like running. Give me a Zumba DVD, a hula hoop, a badminton racket, a skipping rope and I'll gladly use any of them than to put on my running... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I've Always Wanted...

  

  I have not told anyone this but there is something in life that I have always desired.No, not that Louis Vuitton bag or Jimmy Choo shoes. I made it through 30... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Love You, Mama - Ariel's 4th Month

  Yes, four months have flown past and baby Ariel is ready for food!This month has been one packed with many of her milestones, like her first flip, her first... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• heART Studio Review II : How Do You Draw Using a Chopstick?

  

  Sea creatures have always fascinated Angel to a great extent. She loves to read books on them, loves to watch videos of them and a visit to the aquarium never... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 (linky Party) #21 - Our Love Alphabet Book

  

  So, it was our 5th wedding anniversary last week.I didn’t really know what present to get for the hubby but I reckoned that 1) It had to be small, 2) It had to... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Celebrating Milestones

  

  I don't really believe in the saying that every day is Valentine's Day. Yes, it would be sweet if someone says that to me with a rose in hand but ultimately, I... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kisses and Hisses

  

  Five years.Depending on how you see it, it might be a long or a short time. Now that I've turned 30, five years means one-sixth of my life or 16.7%.Yes, that... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Hardest of Them All

  

  Sometimes, I hear my friends or my readers telling me about how they think I am doing a great job as a mum and how I appear to be holding it together. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creativity 521 {linky Party} #20 - Apple of My Eye

  

  So, I crocheted a pair of baby booties for Ariel this month. Angel saw me doing it, got fascinated and even picked up the hook and yarn to try to make her very... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day

  

  It's been a rather rough week at home for us.Yesterday, Angel had a severe case of constipation when even one whole tube of supposedly fast-acting saline... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION