My Recent Face Duo: I’m From Rice Toner and Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser

I like to think of myself as a pretty simple gal. Low maintenance is the name of my game (ideally… it doesn’t always pan out this way though). And when I find something I like, I tend to stick to it — like my latest two skincare favourites, the I’m From Rice Toner and Cancer…

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Baby-friendly curly hair products

When I was pregnant with my first baby (who’s now a 3.5 year old… but how?!), I occasionally imagined what she’d look and be like. I knew I had no control over that, so didn’t turn my mind to it too much, but I did think she’d a) be a little firecracker (like me when…

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Friday Favourites: Catchy Songs & Cute Books I’m Enjoying

I’m a big fan of pop culture, and although I’m not quite as on trend as I maybe used to be (but then again, maybe not…?), I do like to keep somewhat abreast of the zeitgeist. I’m usually late to the punch, but when I arrive, I like to think I bring the passion! There’s…

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Finally Unboxing the Sephora Advent Calendar 4 Months Deep into 2024

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. As an aspiring minimalist but self-admitted clutterer, I have a tendency to buy pretty things and store them… and then never use them. Or…

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Declutter Disaster (& How I’m Trying to Overcome My Inertia)

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. I’ve always had trouble decluttering. It’s been a long-held but ever-elusive dream of mine to Marie Kondo the crap out of my crap (to…

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A Belated Introduction to Spa Ceylon’s Limited Edition Jewel Paradise Gift Time Set

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. Very late last year, we went on a venture to Sri Lanka. I have briefly mentioned this but will be doing a post in…

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My Keto Experience

As I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant for the second time, food is often on my mind. Granted, it always was, but the intensity has definitely amped up. But I just realised I haven’t yet written about my keto diet experience, which brought on arguably some of the biggest changes in my long and rich culinary…

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Two Rimmels To Rule Them All: Lasting Finish and Kind & Free Foundations

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. As a fair-skinned gal, it’s not always easy to get foundation right. My first memory of foundation is in fact from my ballet concerts:…

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Friday Favourites: Some Mum-Friendly Beauty Faves

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. Since becoming a mum, I’ve experienced an abundance of love (and tears), and a great decline of free time. To be honest, I probably…

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A Malaysian Dream: My Colonial Cafe Review

I’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem lately, and I feel it’s my public duty to share it with you. Firstly, it involves food (of course). Secondly, it involves possibly the best food in the world (did I just write that? Just going with my emotions here)… Malaysian cuisine. Omg… the food of Malaysia… sigh. The…

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