I repeat, ALL KIDS.

THAT’S WHY KIDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO FOR SPEECH & DRAMA, REGARDLESS .

DRAMA HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES WITH TEACHER YASMEEN COLE?

FOR THE 3 DAYS DRAMA PROGRAMME, KIDS WILL LEARN TO: 

- Think out of the box 

- Improve their social skills 

- Widen their vocabulary 

- Work in groups 

- Think positively. 

- Express themselves freely

Now, Teacher Yas has obtained The College of Teachers Diploma in Educational Enterprise with 3 disciplines- Music & Movement, Phonics & Speech, and Creative Drama. That’s right, she is very experienced in the areas of Speech & Drama. Besides that, she is also an art trainer, script writer, and dance trainer! Wow! We need more teachers like this, everything also she can do!

And the most important thing is, Teach Yas loves working with kids! Just look at how happy the kids who attended her classes were! And how happy Teacher Yas sounded too to be teaching them! Go on, click on the following two videos and just smile!

AND TEACHER YAS, THEY WILL LOVE TOO. SHE IS SUPER FRIENDLY AND SUPER GORGEOUS TOO! I BET ALL THE KIDS WILL INSTANTLY FALL IN LOVE WITH HER.

Look at her little darling Helena! Super duper gorgeous, just like the mummy!

Yale psychologist Joseph Mahoney once looked at 2,100 5 to 18-year-old kids and concluded that the more time kids spent in organized activities, the better their grades, the higher their self-esteem and the richer their relationships with their parents.

So yeah.

FOR ALL MY BLOG READERS,

ENJOY 10 % DISCOUNT IF YOU SIGN UP FOR 2 CHILDREN OR MORE.

ENJOY 10% DISCOUNT ALSO IF YOU SIGN UP FOR BOTH PROGRAMMES!

TO SIGN UP NOW, EMAIL TEACHER YAS AT

YASMEEN.COLE@GMAIL.COM NOW!

Light snacks and drinks will be provided too so do not worry okay, your little kiddos will not starve! HEHEHE.

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One of the many lovely reasons for having three daughters (and no son at all LOL!) is the very fact that I can always dress them up from head to toe, and make them look as girly as they possibly want to be. It’s like, I am quite old already for those really cute and pretty hair accessories, so the only way for me to “satisfy my cravings” for pretty hair accessories is by buying them for my daughters all the time.

It’s not helping me much that my daughters too LOVE to look pretty all the time!

And then I will go, “Ohhhh look at you looking so pretty!”

I know, I know. I am such a BAD mummy, teaching my girls to be so vain at such young age. But relax, it’s not like I am asking them to put on makeup, or be what they are not. I am not even asking them to colour or perm their hair. (Although I do colour my hair, and used to perm it too.) It’s just those innocent and harmless hair accessories I am talking about here. And besides, I am just teaching them about the importance of decision making, you know? Errrm what has decision making got to do with this, you ask?

SIMPLE.

Now that my girls are bigger and very much opinionated, they will pout whenever they do not like a particular look on them. They will then insist on having their hair styled differently. Or they will choose another hair accessory instead of the one initially chosen for them by my helper, for instance. (She will always mismatch everything one!)

“Not nice la this one, I want something else.”

“Mummy please, let me choose something I like!”

“I think I need to do something about this hair.”

They make it seem like I really have such bad taste at times. Whyyyyyyy? Grrr.

“EH MUMMY WHERE YOU GET THEM? SO SWEET AND LOVELY! I WANT!”

And they all grabbed them.

Look at this lovely headband on Sharleez…

And this on Mysha…

AND THIS ON MYREEN!

Where from? Where from?!

Wait. I am going to tell you now. Patience. :S

They are all from…

ALL THINGS SWEET & LUFLY

HOW ABSOLUTELY CUTE, RIGHT??!! 

WHAT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU THAT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM IS HANDMADE WITH LOVE?

Let me show you how nicely the headbands and hair clips were delivered to us.

And the sweet people from ALL THINGS & LUFFLY even prepared a little headband for my beautiful niece, Shaista Eman!

Can you already imagine your little cutie pie wearing these headbands from ALL THINGS SWEET & LUFFLY?

Nahhh, I am not satisfied as yet. I am going to make you go craaaaaaazy even more.

LOOK MUMMY! MORE HAIR ACCESSORIES!

At ALL THINGS SWEET & LUFFLY, you can shop for baby to adult headbands, hijab pins, hair clips and hair ties at really reasonable prices.

Pretty hair accessories are and should be every girl’s best friend. How amazing it is that they can transform hair from looking dull and mundane to something fun and fab! My girls, my husband, my mum, my dad, my helper, and I will never be entirely happy or contented until my girls’ hair is accessorized before we go out each time. I am not kidding you! Sometimes, we can even get into a little argument with regards to how the girls’ hair should be styled. It’s a family affair, you know? HAHA.

But anything for the sake of looking pretty presentable PRETTY, right girls?

And hey,

“All little girls should be told they are pretty.”

So show some love to ALL THINGS SWEET & LUFFLY by visiting them at their FB PAGE.

And don’t you ever, EVER, forget to click LIKE right below. <3

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EH WAIT, DID YOU GO TO THE CORRECT BLOG?

Oh yes, this is THE REVEAL.

Don’t worry, you are at the right blog. It’s still me!

And no, not pregnant.

NOT PREGNANT.

NOT PREGNANT.

Say, how are you liking my new blog?

I LOVE IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

CONGRATULATE ME QUICK. SEND ME ROSES, CHOCOLATES, OR ANYTHING TIFFANY. 

What if I tell you that the same person was responsible for my new blog layout and the pictures you see here? Who is he or she? How can he/she be this talented?! So unfair, right?

Relax. Don’t get so worked up. 

KEEP CALM & READ ON. 

I was staring at my blog the other night, looking for ideas for a particular blog post. Suddenly it struck me.

“What am I doing daydreaming nightdreaming? I need a new blog layout fast.”

I was in love with my previous blog design for the longest time because of the colour pink, and how it reflected the supposedly soothing nature of my blog. But at the same time, I was itching to tweak my layout and experiment with a different colour scheme for my blog post. A blog design is just like life. You need to keep progressing. You need to be fresh. You cannot be stuck in a rut. Sometimes we get too used to things till they finally become stagnant. -_-

I decided that my blog design should go for a fresh change and colour. What colour?

TIFFANY BLUE LAR OF COURSE!

And so I started planning. Before I could change my blog layout, I had to take new photos. I had to check my husband’s availability. I had to arrange for a studio session. I had to shop for clothes.

But most importantly, I had to find the perfect photographer.

I started checking out different photography companies but a particular photography company caught my attention immediately. For my new blog layout, I was actually looking for something different in terms of the pictures. I did not want to settle for the normal kind of pictures.

I am sorry to say this but I needed something more.

ZEE & MARINA PHOTOGRAPHY fits the bill perfectly! 

Let me now introduce you to Zee & Marina’s photography niche, PORTRAIT IN PANO.

PORTRAIT IN PANO(RAMA) LOOKS LIKE THESE.

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.”

Actually, the photos do not even need a story or explanation to back them up. They speak for themselves, I believe. But at the same time, I think you would be interested to hear the story behind them, right?

Firstly, want to know the mastermind behind Portrait in Pano?

HE IS NONE OTHER THAN FAUZI ANUAR.

Fauzi Anuar specializes in on-location lifestyle portrait, be it indoors or outdoors.

According to Fauzi, Portrait in Pano is a collection of portraits (taken in sequence) to depict a story or timeline.

“It is definitely a pull away from conventional portraits, and shows modernism in current pictorials. It involves the use of image manipulation techniques.”

Let me tell you a bit more about Fauzi Anuar. Let me tell you how awesome he is.

- He is qualified master photographer as awarded by The Master Photographers Association UK.

- He is 2 Star Exhibitor as awarded by The Photographic Society of America

- He won a couple of Honorable Mentions at the 2012 International Photography Awards

- He was awarded a merit at the Master Photographers Association’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee Awards

- He was one of the top 8 finalists in The Big Shot Season 3

And what’s more, Fauzi Anuar is really good at web designing too! Hence, this blog layout for me.

WOW. SO I KILLED 2 BIRDS WITH ONE STONE, DIDN’T I?

Do you want to know how Fauzi Anuar actually started taking an interest in photography? It’s pretty cute actually, the story. When he told me, I was laughing quite hysterically.

So here goes. First things first, Fauzi did not have an interest in photography initially. No passion whatsoever even. So I would like to think that he has his wife to thank for where he is now. Had it not been for her who requested for a DSLR camera (out of so many gifts!) during their wedding anniversary, he would not have taken an interest in the camera till now. Now, you must be thinking that the wife must be a pro to have asked for a DSLR camera, right? I thought so too. Well, here’s the thing; she did not how to use the DSLR initially! Laugh now, it’s so funny! See la, asked for DSLR but don’t know how to use. Truth be told, she just could not be bothered to read the entire instruction manual. Tell me about it, I hate reading instruction manuals too! Like, what are they written in? German?

So like it or not, Fauzi had to learn how to use the DSLR in order to teach his beloved wife. The things you would do for love, right?

And that was how everything started, my friend. From a simple (or not so simple) experiment with the DSLR to his own photography company!

GIVE HIM A ROUND OF APPLAUSE PLEASE. 

You must be curious to know how Isda looks like right?

NAH. PROMOTE HER A BIT SINCE SHE IS SO PRETTY. HELLO ISDA!!

CAN YOU NOW TEACH ME HOW TO USE THE DSLR, ISDA? SHARE & CARE. #LOL

I actually tried to do some research on Portrait in Pano but the search result showed Zee & Marina Photography only. Does that mean that only Fauzi is doing this in Singapore at present? I think so! Correct me if I am wrong, but hey, I am usually right. HAHAHAHAHAH.  I mean, have you seen any other photography companies doing this? Now, imagine having the Portrait in Pano in your living room for all your guests to admire and be in awe. Every guest of yours will be impressed! Forget new curtains, beautify your house with your own Portrait in Pano instead!

And hey, check out the CD case which Fauzi surprised us with! So impressive and outstanding, right? You can have yours personalized like this too! I’ll tell you more later.

I can tell that Fauzi is extremely particular about creating a good first impression, and this can be seen from our first meeting with him to the first studio session to the short time he took to produce the end product. I thought he did not take long to show us the edited pictures, considering the fact that he had a lot to do before we could get our very own PORTRAIT IN PANO. We were so impressed by his passion, efficiency and dedication. What am I saying? I am still impressed by his passion, efficiency, and dedication. Working with Fauzi was such a breeze and sooooooooo easy.

During the studio photo shoot, my girls were initially quite stiff and shy, if I were to be frank with you. And because they were pretty shy, the pictures taken initially did not exactly depict the real bubbly them. Fauzi was really patient and took the effort to get to know them better first. In fact, he was not even rushing to get everything done. He was like sitting down with my girls, playing with them, and kept creating conversations with them. Within minutes, he was already able to differentiate my twins! Big deal okay because until now, my dad is still not able to identify my twins correctly sometimes despite seeing them every single day.

So little kids, you will definitely adore Uncle Fauzi!

And parents, don’t get all worked up trying to get your kids to smile for the camera because Fauzi can handle that part pretty well, I am sure.

Now the pressure’s officially on you, Fauzi. HAHAHA.

Want to know something about Portrait in Pano? Fauzi will be the one telling you to come up with a certain pose. So, you don’t have to crack your brains while figuring out how to go about posing. In the case of our Portrait in Pano, I was asked to pretend to jot down whatever the girls were doing for an upcoming blog post. Tatek had to hold the camera and pretend he was photographing the girls for my blog post. The girls were told to play with toys and Lego; Sharleez was asked to pretend that she was chasing after Myreen. Myreen had to hold on to the toy plane and pretend that she was looking at Sharleez. And Mysha had to pretend that she was playing with a toy car, and observing the antics of Sharleez and Myreen while she was at it.

THESE ARE THE PANO PARTS.

See how every part produces the Portrait in Pano when put together?

TELL ME PORTRAIT IN PANO IS NOTHING BUT AWESOME, QUICK!

Looks easy, doesn’t it? But trust me, it involves a lot of work!

Fauzi has an eye for what matters in a photograph. His post-production skills are exceptional. I think Fauzi really has the right spirit for the job. He did an amazing job of keeping my girls engaged and himself energized. He set us at ease and kept us laughing throughout the studio session. So I reckon the reason why Fauzi gets the best out of his subjects is because he brings his best to the job. That’s really important, I feel. I appreciate his energy and how he can attain the perfect shots without putting so much pressure on us, the kids especially.

And the end product? He managed to bring out the best in every daughter of mine.

Let me tell you something else. Fauzi actually had only three days to work on my blog design. Despite the short period of time he had, he was able to come up with whatever that I had in mind. Gosh. I cannot reiterate enough how super efficient this guy is. And let’s not mention the fact that he is very good at web designing. Wait a minute, I think I already mentioned it earlier. Web designing can be deceptively difficult, and it’s not just a matter of coming up with a beautiful design. Contrary to popular belief, how your blog looks has little to do with the blog design. It’s not about being fancy actually. It’s about having a cohesive blog design. I believe Fauzi has successfully created one for me!

AND JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED WHAT I TYPED EARLIER, LET ME SAY IT AGAIN.

I AM SO IN LOVE WITH MY NEW BLOG DESIGN!

Such a privilege to have had the chance to work with Fauzi Anuar from Zee & Marina Photography.

And guess what, he is now a friend of ours. The kind that I can joke around with without feeling awkward or anything like that, just like the rest of them who I have worked with before.

He is such an easygoing person, really. No airs at all. So I did not put on airs too. LOL. That’s the thing about me. Once you get to know me and once you are in my good books, working with me will be soooooo easy and fun plus stress free!

RIGHT OR NOT FAUZI?!!

So okay, since Hari Raya is just around the corner, why not book a studio session with Fauzi Anuar from Zee & Marina Photography, and have your very own Portrait in Pano?

I HEARD ZEE & MARINA PHOTOGRAPHY HAS A PROMOTION FOR ALL MY BLOG READERS IF YOU WERE SIGN UP NOW!

THE FIRST 30 CUSTOMERS TO SIGN UP FOR PORTRAIT IN PANO PACKAGE WILL RECEIVE THE EPRSONALIZED CD CASE (WORTH $50) WHICH I SHOWED YOU EARLIER.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. 1 HOUR OF STUDIO SESSION

2. SOFT COPY (WEB RESOLUTION) OF FINAL IMAGE & INDIVIDUAL IMAGES USED FOR THE PANO.

And beside Portrait in Pano, ZEE & MARINA PHOTOGRAPHY also offers the following services:

• Single/couple/family portrait

• Outdoor photoshoot

• Newborn/baby photography package with 24×16 inch canvas wrap

A family portrait looks something like this! 

Sorry but it’s us again. HAHAHAHA!

AND OH MY GOODNESS! JUST LOOK AT THESE!!

AWWWWWWWWW MAN.

And oh oh oh, if you are looking for someone to design your website or blog, you can approach Fauzi Anuar too! Just don’t choose the colour tiffany, okay?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FAUZI ANUAR FROM ZEE & MARINA PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THIS GORGEOUS BLOG LAYOUT AND FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS YOU TOOK OF US. TRUST ME, YOU WILL BE SEEING MORE OF US.

DETAILS NOW! GO DISTURB FAUZI QUICK! 

FAUZI ANUAR

Mobile: 9656 0662

Email: zee@zeeandmarina.com

Web: www.zeeandmarina.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zeeandmarina

Photographing A Minute Part Of Reality

“I love photos because the best thing about it is that it never changes even when the person in it does.”

AND FOR KEEPING YOU IN SUSPENSE FOR A FEW DAYS ABOUT THE REVEAL, THE VERY LEAST YOU COULD DO IS TO CLICK LIKE BELOW, YOU KNOW? 

<3

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If you love birthday parties as much as I do, then you will love this blog post!

Sprinkie Parties will be collaborating with MAGIKPLANNER SERVICES for an upcoming birthday party in June. Will tell you more about that awesome party that we are currently planning in due course!

But for now, let all the attention be on MAGIKPLANNER SERVICES!

MAGIKPLANNER SERVICES is an event /party planning company and they provide the following services:

MAGIKPLANNER SERVICES even manage corporate events such as staff retreats, product launches and family day! The most recent one they did was for the launch of  Mendaki@ Heartlands.

Awesome much!

They sure know how to party at MAGIKPLANNER SERVICES, so you can be certain that your kid’s party will be in good hands!

Want to get in touch with them party people?

Let me tell you howwwww.

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Email: enquiry@magikplanner.com

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Oh, and if you sign up now and quote “ETRANGLE”, you will be entitled to enjoy a FREE RENTAL of their RAINBOW BALL POOL at your party!

Be warned though that this great offer is only limited to the FIRST 10 CONFIRMED PARTIES.

At MagikPlanner Services,

THE PARTY NEVER ENDS!

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Sexual abuse.

Dealing with death.

Breakups.

Divorce.

Betrayal.

Did I just mention some very taboo topics? Do you just cringe each time someone mentions any of the above? And why so? Is it because you feel it’s a topic not to be openly discussed? Or have you or someone close to you gone through it?

Is reality really that scary? Not sure about what the future holds for you because it seems so dark?

Time to let go of the past, my loves.

Maimunah Alhabshi , the founder of Project Spirituality, will be sharing her own personal story from A to Z. She will be discussing issues that she has never had the courage to talk about before. To quote what she emailed to me,

“I am planning to be very transparent and share my own experiences from both incidents, and then share the practical solutions and deep wisdom I’ve so far learned from it all. First time I’m trying to do this publicly. Seram jugak sebenarnya. But the urge to help ladies out there who are going through similar experiences triumphs over the seram-ness to publicly share such sensitive topics and issues.”

And for that, I applaud her.

The first workshop that Maimunah will be conducting is called From Broken to Open.

This workshop is especially for women who are:

The second workshop that Maimunah Alhabshi will be conducting is called Removing the Noose of Sexual Abuse.

This workshop caters to women who are prepared to succeed in dealing with traumatic childhood experiences (physical/sexual/verbal/emotional abuse).

Now, Maimunah is someone I truly look up to.

A seeker and an award-winning speaker, Maimunah attended al-Azhar University in Egypt and has travelled to various countries, which include Yemen, the US, and the UK.

TRULY A ROLE MODEL.

I urge you and your girlfriends to register for Maimunah Alhabshi’s Life Reset Series so that you can all benefit a thing or two from them, be inspired, and learn useful life lessons along the way. I am sure Maimunah Alhabshi will not disappoint.

And yup, time to press the reset button and start afresh.

Here are the details!

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