Haru is much more than a kitten. We all think that she looks like a multiple- animal of sorts, all rolled into one little adorable kitten. She looks like a tiger cub, a leopard, a penguin, an oversized rat, a lizard (side profile of her face), a monkey, a racoon, a cheetah and of course…
All posts in March 2021
Homemade Korean Fare (Saturday, 6 March 2021)
Sherilyn whipped up some yummy Korean fare for lunch and dinner today:Tteokbokki or spicy stir-fried Korean rice cakes for lunch, all made from scratch. This is not my kind of meal as I don’t like starchy food, so she added hard boiled eggs and ‘foo pei’ for me. For dinner, she cooked ttukbaegi bulgogi (stewed…
Ofra Cosmetics – Clean and 100% Vegan
When you use cosmetics and skincare products, the chemicals are absorbed into your skin, which can then enter the bloodstream. You might also inhale powder (talc, loose powder, compact powder, etc) or ingest lip products. Certain ingredients present in makeup and other cosmetic products contain chemicals that researches have linked to serious health concerns. Some…
8 March 2021 – Haru’s First Vaccination
Haru’s doting sisters followed her to the vet for her very first vaccine today, which is a 4-in-1 jab. The moment she was placed on the metal table, Haru started to hiss at the doctor and the hissing only got worse with growling and snarling whenever the doctor or his daughter touched her. It was…
Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cake)
We had Tteokbokki for lunch today, made from scratch by our in-house teenage chef. This is not my kind of meal as I don’t like starchy food, so Sherilyn added hard boiled eggs for me. For dinner, she cooked Korean beef stew with the remaining Korean marinate sauce that she made (for Korean marinated pork…
Timeless Bridesmaid Dresses In Floral Prints
Flower print bridesmaid dresses are always stylish and fresh no matter what time of year you’re planning a wedding. They are breathtaking for a beautiful spring wedding and the budding motifs and blooming bouquets befit any time of year. Florals are an outstanding alternative to solid colours but look equally fresh in a mixed bridesmaid…
Update On My Yearly Medical Exam
My yearly pap smear and gynaecological scan are now ticked off my 2021 to-do checklist. The pap smear report is clear. I have one less worry now. All is quite well but my gynae saw a small fibroid growing in my uterus . I actually had a hunch that there’s a fibroid growing. All the…
Homemade Korean Bulgogi and Mantou
We had Korean and Chinese for dinner yesterday, prepped by chef Sherilyn:~ steamed mantou (dough mixed in TMX6)~ Korean Bulgogi pork~ roast duck (gift from a friend) The texture of the mantou is 100% perfect — soft, fluffy and pillowy. Super addictive once you start to eat a bite. I tried hard to resist popping…
Why Brides and Bridesmaids Love Tulle Dresses
Many brides dream of having a long wedding gown made from light tulle fabric. Whether it is the fairytale-like charm, lightweightedness or frothy appearance that you are looking for in your wedding dress, tulle can help you achieve all that. Some brides prefer to have their chaperoning girls dressed up in long tulle bridesmaid dresses…
Haru At Home
Modest Bridesmaid Dresses Under $100
Not every bridesmaid has the confidence to bare her shoulders, arms, back or chest. And not every weather is suitable for sleeveless, off-shouldered and spaghetti straps dresses. In this case, modest bridesmaid dresses with floor-length skirts and sleeves are ideal. Every bridesmaid deserves to look and feel her best on your big day because you…
Cass’ New High School
It’s been almost two weeks since Cass got transferred to another high school, which is her initial first choice of high school. The transfer was a breeze and since it’s a transfer from a public school to a private school, I needn’t have to go through the hassle of making several trips to the Education…
Tumblemat Gymnastics Mats
I have never bought so many gym mats in my life than I did throughout the past one year during the lockdown. The girls and I never really needed a gym mat until our country was put into a lockdown. Suddenly the girls were fighting for gym mats throughout the day. During the first lockdown…
26 February 2021 ~ Chap Goh Meh 2021
We had a healthy yee sang alongside a small feast to celebrate the last day of CNY today. Dinner was held at hubby’s aunt’s unit (2 floors below ours) again. Sherilyn made the yee sang composed of fresh radish, jicama, carrot, purple and green cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, homemade pickled radish, pickled…
Why Brides and Bridesmaids Love Floor Length Chiffon Dresses
The choice of bridesmaid dresses is a tough decision for many brides. You must take into account many factors including your wedding theme, style, color scheme, venue, and personal taste. And you have to think about your bridesmaids’ body shape and preferences and find the dresses that they will like and feel comfortable in. Long…