It’s natural and it’s completely understandable that a new baby brings out the urge to spend money for all the best baby stuff you can get your hands on. However, if spending becomes overspending or turns into a habit, and precludes you from meeting other essential financial goals such as settling of debts and overheads, it may spell trouble. Continue reading
Everything costs money and having a baby is no exception. In fact, as a new parent, it doesn’t matter if you’re working or staying at home, you’ll be surprised how your Ringgits seem to “sprout wings and fly away really quickly” as soon as baby arrives in the scene. Managing your finances is crucial if you’re to build a happy home, so here are some suggestions on how you can make ends meet more easily. Continue reading
We live in a world where spending money is almost as natural as eating and drinking. With every purchase we make, we end up with more stuff and less money, which is not a bad thing unless we’re buying things we don’t need. If you’d like to have more money and less stuff you don’t need for a change, this article is for you. Continue reading
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the world today: over 17.5 million people die from cardiovascular disease every year. This dangerous disease, which used to affect the older generation at one time has now penetrated younger age groups. Continue reading
It’s not possible to go through life without leaving carbon footprints, which is the measure of the environmental impact of one’s lifestyle or operation, measured in units of carbon dioxide. Continue reading
If you’re pregnant and planning a getaway or even a short break from the norm, now’s the time, while it’s still possible to do so. Pamper yourself with these babymooning ideas and feel your spirits rise! Continue reading
Protein, fat, and carbohydrate — the crucial three nutrients known also as Macronutrients. Every human being needs them and they’re especially crucial during the delicate developing years of babies and toddlers. Continue reading
Seafood and Pregnancy — The Good and the Bad
On the whole, seafood offers many nutritional benefits especially in terms of protein and Omega 3 fatty acids while being relatively low in saturated fats. There is no doubt that seafood should be an essential part of your diet during pregnancy, but there are some important factors to keep in mind when including all those yummy fish and shellfish in your diet. Continue reading
A toddler’s brain is said to develop trillions of connections during this short span of time and to help it along, good nutrition is a requirement! If you’re a parent, you’d probably be doing everything you can to ensure that your young child takes in nutritious, brain-boosting foods, but it may not be that easy for toddlers are known to be picky and finicky in their eating habits. Continue reading
Eating a cholesterol-lowering diet during pregnancy may reduce your risks of premature delivery. Studies show that 11 out of 149 women who ate their usual diets delivered preterm compared with only one of 141 women whose diets emphasized fish, dairy products, whole grains, healthful oils, fruit, vegetable, and legumes. The latter group also had lower blood cholesterol levels. Continue reading
