March 2010
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Mar 21st
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The Sleepywrap Success
It’s time to retire our ring sling and get a carrier that will let us continue wearing Kyan without wearing our backs out. Yesterday, we were off to another Koaladventure to Forest Hills Chase Shopping Centre – perfect for testing the newly-delivered Sleepywrap.  So with our Koala Princess bundled in the wrap, Ken and I took 4-hour turns. We bowled, ate yummy food, played arcade...
Mar 20th
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Mar 18th
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Mar 17th
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Bim and Gen's Dark (Photo) Affair
Bim and Gen Teocson (in the photo) were our wedding videographers and they did a fantastic job (though I have yet to see the final output, no thanks to me and my laziness!). For our wedding and prenup, Ken and I went for the understated and classy glam look - something I was happy with. Until I saw the prenups of these two. To say that they push the envelop is a massive...
Mar 14th
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Mar 11th
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Baby Slings A Safety Threat?
The parenting world is abuzz with the news that the US government is hunkering down to issue a safety warning on baby slings. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says that there have been too many deaths for the threat to go unchecked. A certain baby sling was even named to be particularly unsafe, specifically the Infantino SlingRider, which is a bag type sling (a sling similar to  a...
Mar 10th
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Philippines' Isla for Benetton's It's My Time
I didn’t think Benetton, the illustrious fashion brand of my youth, still existed! It does and they are running a global model/face search dubbed IT’S MY TIME. It’s an interesting concept involving the consumer pulse to pick who will front their campaigns. I signed up to check how good (or bad!) the entries are. Some are downright comical! Makes me wonder how accurate...
Mar 9th
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On Being a Parent
Being a parent goes beyond procreation. It’s the sleepless nights from conception to the rest of the children’s lives. The kisses that make their skinned knees and monsters go away. It’s the vicious anger you feel when they get shoved in the slide The grief they give as they run amok and generally just create messes over and over again. The tears you shed within when they...
Mar 8th
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Tech-illiterate Me
I cannot count the number of times I opened a blog account (or any web account for that matter) which I didn’t continue. Multiply, Blogger, Twitter… The list goes on. Just this past two weeks I’ve failed to post anything to this blog (bad Ree!). Part of the reason is that I have a short attention span with all things bright, new and shiny. But I think it’s mostly...
Mar 3rd
Just testing...
…to see if this will pop up on Facebook, unlike yesterday!
Mar 3rd
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I'm Jealous!
Probably not the best title, but I am indeed jealous of my good friend Laryh’s job on a cruise ship. She has been all over the world and seen so many places! This is just one of her many photos of Chile. If you want to be jealous like me, follow her travel blog Smoggy Spectacles. Lots of gorgeous photos and documentation to match.
Mar 2nd
February 2010
15 posts
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It's a Saturday... Wishin I'm on my way to Rose...
Check out their Facebook profile and you will wish you were there too.
Feb 19th
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WatchWatch
Filo Dancer in the Aussie Dance House! We’re rooting for you, Don… :)
Feb 18th
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Feb 15th
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Filipino designer Kate Torralba's thoughts on...
Excerpt: I can imagine Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Anna Wintour in their stylish devastation as we speak. Contrary to popular belief, the fashion world is composed of human beings. In all our supposed frivolity and bad rap from some of those outside our industry (remember Mo Twister’s recent hate post?), we have feelings too, and McQueen’s tragic death is one of those moments where we press...
Feb 14th
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Feb 13th
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Bonds Roomies Pants Review
Was lucky to get picked to review the new Bonds Roomies pants by Kidspot.com.au. As soon as it came in the mail, I popped them in the wash and immediately put it on Kyan. She was lolling happily on her playmat as I typed so that would be a positive review from her! When I first got the pants, I was pleasantly surprised to see how soft the material was. The faux denim look - something...
Feb 12th
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Feb 11th
Feb 8th
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Feb 6th
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Monopoly Changes It Up!
I’ve always been a fan of Monopoly and it’s one of the first games we bought for the family. Riley enjoys playing it immensely and his maths skills improved because of the the game. This new and improved version (reposted from PerezHilton.com, click on the photo for complete information) LOOKS interesting. But is the change necessary? This game is a classic! I mean sure, create a...
Feb 5th
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Feb 4th
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Tears On The First Day of School
No, not Riley. ME. From the moment we found out we were expecting them, our children are DESTINED to make us shed tears the rest of their lives, whether this is out of joy or sadness. Last Monday I sent off my son to school for the 3rd time, this time allowing him to walk to school the remaining block. As he walked the few meters by himself, he kept turning back to wave at me, all the while...
Feb 3rd
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I Don't Wanna Grow Up...
… How to Play Like A Big Kid. A good read for those who are in need of letting loose.  
Feb 2nd
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Barney on Sesame Street!!!
Stinson and not the purple dino! Neil Patrick Harris as the Shoe Fairy. He is AWE-some. Judging from Kyan’s leg and toe wiggles to his “Shoe” song, she thinks so too! His performance is still so Barney-esque though. Teeheehee!!!   Telly: You gave me ballet shoes! I can’t stop turning! NPH: I believe the term is pirouette… (With matching snooty look)
Feb 1st
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Feb 1st
January 2010
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School Term 1 Starts Today...
… and the house feels so empty without Kuya… :( He was one of the (if not THE) tallest in the class. Since Grades 1 and 2 are merged in the same class and he is now in Grade 2, he is Kuya to the lower grades in the class. They grow up so quickly… WAAAAHHH!!! (Mum bawling her eyes out with nostalgia…)
Jan 31st
Kyan refused the bottle again...
Great big SIGH..! :(
Jan 30th
Roger.. Oh Roger!!!
Jan 30th
Nadal + Murray = Darn GREAT Tennis!!!
Tie break up to 10 points? Amazing!
Jan 30th
“So You Think You Can Cry. What’s with all the tears..???”
– GuySebastian
Jan 30th
Aussie Dance is BAAAACK!
Sundays, 730pm on TEN.
Jan 30th
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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie... Oi! Oi! Oi!
Happy Australia Day!!! Will prepare a mini-barbie grub for the fam and enjoy the day at home. Can’t help but wish we were going to Torquay Beach for the Havaianas Thong Challenge… It looks like it’s gonna be heaps of fun. But little Koala Princess might not take the beach heat well. But we know what to do/where to go next year!
Jan 25th
Jan 24th
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ListenWhen I Call on Jesus (Nicole C. Mullen) Special...
Jan 22nd
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I just developed a new-found respect for customer service agents. Actually, I’ve always been in awe of them, of how they can take calls and maintain quality scores for hours straight. I could stand up in front of class and teach, prepare and present marketing blitzes to CEOs, whilst terrified by the thought of taking calls or doing any kind of back office support. Just from my work...
Jan 21st
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Jan 21st
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Jan 20th
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“http://twitpic.com/yuhid - NEW House of Harlow Peacock Cuff I LOVE!!!...”
– nicolerichie
Jan 20th
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Off to the Maternal and Child Health Nurse for...
Jan 18th
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Jan 18th
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Aussie Open is ON!
Watching Rafa Nadal and Peter Luczak battle it out in Melbourne Park for the Aussie Open. Thank God for Channel 7 Sport! Some real good tennis playing in this match. Luczak (no. 78) is giving no. 2 Nadal a run. Literally. First set goes to Nadal, 6-7.
Jan 17th
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Nakakaawa ang mga lalaking may diyosa na, nag...
Jan 17th
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Prince... Finger?!?
A cartoon character on the telly just sang, “His name is Prince Finger… He rules with a magic touch!” 20 years ago this would have just meant what it should mean. I’ve got such a corrupted brain! The years do that to you.
Jan 17th
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We're Off to Melbourne Aquarium TODAY
Early brekky with the penguins plus new sharks! Last holiday hurrah before Riley goes back to school to start second grade and to celebrate Kyan’s 4th month as well. Can you spell KEWL!?! P.S. I secretly booked a glass bottom boat tour for the two boys (Kyan can’t go on the boat so I can’t either - BOO!). I KNOW they will enjoy it a lot.
Jan 16th
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Jan 15th
“Unspoken words can be louder than those uttered aloud - they echo back...”
– Rea Koa
Jan 14th
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“One of the best things about having kids is that you can act like a kid yourself...”
– Rea Koa
Jan 14th
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Jan 12th
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