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My friend has been trying to conceive for years but after so many fertility treatments, there is still no sign of pregnancy. There are many couples who have this same problem and sometimes it can be very stressful when the hope for a child is dimmed. There are lots of products to help couples and [...]

It’s been one calamity after another and sometimes you wonder if things are going to get better anytime? But the truth is, it won’t. The recent japan earthquake had shook the locals as well as on a global scale. The situation is devastating and the people are weary. In the business sense, it is not [...]

I was listing down some notes on what to buy for my family members this Christmas and it’s not an easy task. My mom is the toughest one of all when it comes to choosing the perfect gift as she’s always quite a fussy recipient. My brother will be happy to have Slingbox

While some people have the luxury to travel with their loved ones every now and then or even once a year, I don’t. Since my family live so far away from me, I don’t see them very often and even when I do, it’s only for a short time. So when mom agrees to a [...]

Being pregnant is a beautiful thing. It is a moment of excitement and joy, a soon realization that there’ll be a joy awaiting you as you step into motherhood. Yet, you need to look after yourself very well if you are expecting a child. I’m a firm believer of best prenatal multivitamins though I know [...]

Sometimes I wonder when the breakthrough will come for my six year old. He’s rebellious, he’s disobedient, defiant, cranky…etc. I tell myself to spot the good and throw out the bad but his refusal to cooperate makes it so hard for me to guide him. I was chatting with a friend in US and she [...]

This is the last week of school term and I know my boy is rejoicing over the coming long holiday break. It sure isn’t good news for us who work at home cos there will be disruptions in the office! To me, parenting has to be the best fat burner, it’s better than aerobics and [...]

One of the ways to bond with your children is to spend quality time with them. Sometimes, we parents get too busy that we tend to allow the tv or computer to become our babysitter. I’ve been reading some parenting books by Focus on the Family and have gathered some great insights from the various [...]

Happy Halloween! We just got back from a Halloween party and it was a fun experience. Though it was a simple one, our son had a great ‘trick or treat’ time with his friends. Now that we have had the party over and the spider man suit is in the laundry, I don’t believe we [...]

These few days, we have been out for dinners every night entertaining a few relatives who are here visiting. It is always good to get together with family, eating, drinking and having a good conversation. I love food and experiencing all kinds of cuisine. It is a surprise that I haven’t got my hands on [...]