To The One Teacher Who Inspired Me To Become One
byI know it has become a cliché to ask if there is a teacher who influenced you to be who you are. However, I…
Festivities
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
byThe month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
byShortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…
Unconventional Gifts for Your Mum This Mother’s Day
byMother’s Day is fast approaching and you might be wondering what to buy for your mum. You can’t give her another card, and she’s…
Hari Raya: A Time to Instil Forgiveness in Your Child
byWe’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
7 Tips to Hosting an Open House This Raya
byWith COVID restrictions loosening and booster shots administered, everything may be returning to some semblance of normalcy. And just in time for Hari Raya,…
DIY Oil Lamps to Illuminate Your Home This Hari Raya
byIllumination is a key aspect of Raya celebrations in Malaysia. Family festivities and visitations can carry on well into the night. It’s always the…
How Eid Is Celebrated in Other Countries
byThe word ‘Eid’ is an Arabic term for festivity, celebration, happiness, and feast. For Muslims, the day marks the end of Ramadan and the…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Letting My Kids Start Fasting from a Young Age
byWow, I can’t believe that we are already almost to the end of Ramadan! Isn’t it amazing how quickly time passes? It seemed like…
10 Must-Have Delicacies You Should Buy From Ramadan Bazaars
byRamadan bazaars are a staple in Malaysian culture; for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They offer delicacies and dishes that you can only get once…
How To Get Your Kids Excited for Tarawih
byPreparing young children for Ramadan entails a variety of daily practises. It’s not only about enthralling them with activities so that they can learn more…
“Riuh Ria Raya” with Sunway Velocity Mall and Your Loved Ones
byIn celebration of Ramadan and Hari Raya, Sunway Velocity Mall is organising a “Riuh Ria Raya” campaign. From 8 April to 8 May, a…
Should You Fast While Breastfeeding? Lactation Consultant Provides the Answers
byIf you are breastfeeding, should you fast during the upcoming month of Ramadan? This is a question on many mums’ minds and there really…
Mummy Shares: My Experience Preparing My Kids to Fast During Ramadan
byAlthough Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
How to Make the Most of Ramadan’s Precious Minutes
byThe month of Ramadan is a time of prayer and purification. A time for reflecting on the hardship and tribulations of the less fortunate….
Dates: Why This Sacred Fruit Is a Ramadan Must-Have
byDates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…
8 Trusted Ramadan Activities to Enjoy with Your Children
byRamadan begins tomorrow! While you’re busy preparing for that first day and the month ahead, don’t forget to get your little ones ready as…
2 Prosperity Vege Recipes This Chinese New Year
byChinese New Year is just around the corner. It is a time for family gatherings and feasting. It is believed, abstaining from eating meat…
2 Abundance Fish Recipes for Chinese New Year
byIn Chinese, the Mandarin word for ‘fish’ (yu) is a homonym for ‘surplus’. Hence, fish symbolises abundance. Therefore, fish must be served during a…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 2
byWhat does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 1
byWhat does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
Bigger, Better and Stronger This Tiger Year
byDo you remember the last time we celebrated Chinese New Year with our extended families freely together? Although we cannot let down our guard…
Roar in the Year of the Tiger with These 3 Creative Yee Sang Recipes
byChinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, revolves around five blessings, namely Longevity, Riches, Peace, Wisdom and Virtue. Highlighted…
Mummy’s ROARsome Dish: Dr Nicole’s Steamed Garlic Prawns with Vermicelli
byIt’s time to share and enjoy some delicious prawns with your family this CNY! We’re here to help you do so by bringing you…
Mummy’s ROARsome Dish: Dr Nicole’s Lettuce Wrap with Minced Meat
byDuring Chinese New Year celebrations, thousands of people around the world prepare various of luxurious and finger-licking good dishes for their family dinners. So,…
Mummy’s ROARsome Dish: Dr Nicole’s Steamed Three Colours Egg
byYou might want to try out Dr Nicole’s Fu steamed three colours egg for this festive occasion. This simple yet yummy dish will surely…
Mummy’s ROARsome Dish: Dr Nicole’s Teochew Style Steamed White Pomfret
byYour Chinese New Year meal will not be complete without any silver pomfret dish. Having a plate of pomfret fish on your table during…
Mummy’s ROARsome Dish: Dr Nicole’s Braised Abalone with Broccoli
byThe Year of the Water Tiger is here! Chinese New Year is a time for togetherness and heartwarming family dinners. If you’re at a…
These Popular Klang Valley Attractions Are Perfect For a Safe Family Fun Time
byTo many out there, December is the month of festivities and family holidays but with the pandemic still at large, it’s also complicated things…
Christmas 2021 SOPs to Keep in Mind This Holiday Season
by2021 has been one heck of a year, so it’s nice to finally have something to look forward to know that it’s finally ending….
Celebrate the Spirit of Charity This Holiday Season
byIt seems that for many Malaysians, this coming New Year may not be celebrated with laughter and merriment, but with tears and heartache. The…
Five Simple Ways to Be a Hot Mama!
byHere’s a clause—it is simple, but consistency is a must! But before you heave a sigh of “Oh well, I’ll never be a hot…
20 Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones This Christmas Season
byChristmas is the season of giving, so now’s your chance to show how much your loved ones mean to you. As a new parent,…
Sunway Putra Mall Is Together for Good This Christmas
byThis festive season, Sunway Putra Mall ushers in ‘Together for Good’ with its Christmas Guardian—Reindeer who spreads joy and happiness. The mall hopes to…
6 Budget Friendly Ways to Celebrate Deepavali
byThe smell of delicious ghee-dripping goodness is wafting in the air and fireworks displays are scattered about between neighbourhoods. Deepavali is finally here and…
Traditional Cashew Fudge Made Easier
byMy Indian neighbour always gave us cashew fudge for Deepavali. This year they have moved so I learned to make my own. I asked…
8 Tips for a Safe Deepavali During COVID-19
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is fast approaching. And with more restrictions loosening by the day, it seems celebrations are on the way. Good…
How To Make Authentic Dodol at Home
byDodol, a traditional Malay sweet is typically served during Hari Raya. The consistency of this sweet dessert is similar to toffee. In Melaka and…
Cadbury Dairy Milk Contributes RM80,000 To Create a Meaningful Raya for 1,100 Low Income Families
byAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our routine and norms, many lower income families continue to be left vulnerable, especially as they are…
Wonder Woman at Home and at Work in Yayasan Chow Kit
byIn this week leading up to Mother’s Day, we would like to honour the wonder women in our country – ordinary women living extraordinary…
Healthy Ramadan Activities To Distract Your Kids From Hunger And Thirst
byThere are many benefits to fasting 12 to 14 hours a day, such as increasing your metabolic rate, repairing your cells, lowering your blood…
Have a Scrumptious Ramadhan Raya with Kewpie Malaysia!
byAs we usher in the new norm of Raya 2021, it is no surprise that most Malaysians look forward to welcoming the occasion with…
A Nostalgic Celebration: Mum Shares Her Top 3 Best-Loved Ramadan & Raya Memories
byBalik kampung~ Oh Oh Oh balik kampung~ Oh, don’t we all just love listening to the nostalgic tunes of ‘balik kampung’ songs permeating the…
Sunway Pyramid Takes You Home with ‘Ikatan Mesra Raya’ This Festive Season
byWhile state borders remain closed for long-distance travel, Sunway Pyramid is taking their shoppers on a homecoming journey to celebrate the joy of Raya….
A Complete Family Plan of Workout and Detox Post Chinese New Year
byThis is how I feel each time after a Chinese New Year feast: That’s enough! I need to take a break from food. Whether…
3 Ways to Practise At Least 50% Healthy Eating During Chinese New Year
byWhenever you mention about healthy eating during Chinese New Year, here’s what you will hear from your family members or relatives, Aiya, once a…
Do the Prosperity Toss with This Easy DIY Year of the Ox Yee Sang
byYee Sang is a mixed salad dish symbolizing prosperity, good luck, good health and all the good things in one single plate. The word…
The Significance Of Food At The Reunion Dinner
byThe Reunion Dinner celebrated every Lunar eve, or the Chinese New Year is the most auspicious and important family gathering of the year. Family…
Master Ben Reveals Feng Shui Tips to Give Ox Year Born Babies a Headstart
byOn February 12, 2021, the Chinese New Year will usher in the zodiac animal sign of the Ox ─ a creature synonymous with hard…