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I treat bath time as a sacred self-care ritual—you should too

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019
Mikka Wee

Here at Preen, we’re fully aware that adult life doesn’t always go as smoothly (and look as beautiful) as curated Instagram feeds. We all face challenges amidst all the good…

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My ride-or-die products for August

Posted on August 16, 2019
Mikka Wee

Here at Preen, we’re fully aware that adult life doesn’t always go as smoothly (and look as beautiful) as curated Instagram feeds. We all face challenges amidst all the good…

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“Reset Day” is the new definition of quality me-time

Posted on August 5, 2019August 8, 2019
Mikka Wee

I have coined a new term for my version of a self-care day, and I call it a “Reset Day.”

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6 bad habits that need to stop before I turn 30

Posted on July 27, 2019July 31, 2019
Mikka Wee

Actually, I don’t really need to be 30 to end my “deadly sins” and eradicate them completely from my life. In reality, I should be starting now.

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Conquering Mercury retrograde: How to overcome our cosmic foe

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019
Mikka Wee

I don’t want to associate Mercury retrograde with the idea of doom or hopelessness, because one’s fate can still be curbed willingly, I feel. Here are some tricks that I hope could help.

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Do you ever dream about the life you wished you lived?

Posted on July 13, 2019July 16, 2019
Mikka Wee

A few Saturdays ago, my friends and I spent the day idly talking about our current life situations over a feast of take-out Indian food. I talked about how my…

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Reflections for the mid-year

Posted on July 2, 2019July 16, 2019
Mikka Wee

As I was browsing through social media, I caught sight of a photo on Instagram that read, “2020 is in five months. Don’t let anyone waste your time.”

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A season of slowness is a season of gratitude

Posted on June 15, 2019July 16, 2019
Mikka Wee

Here at Preen, we’re fully aware that adult life doesn’t always go as smoothly (and look as beautiful) as curated Instagram feeds. We all face challenges amidst all the good…

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We all need a “marriage vacation” from time to time

Posted on June 1, 2019June 2, 2019
Mikka Wee

I am always looked at with judging eyes whenever I decide to go on a trip without my husband. “Why is he not going with you? That’s weird, but you’re a couple!” The best I’ve heard was: “Are you okay?!” Of course, I am okay. I am great. And the question I’d like to fire back at everyone asking “why” is “why not?”

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The skincare you need in any humid country

Posted on May 25, 2019June 1, 2019
Mikka Wee

Here at Preen, we’re fully aware that adult life doesn’t always go as smoothly (and look as beautiful) as curated Instagram feeds. We all face challenges amidst all the good…

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I treat bath time as a sacred self-care ritual—you should too

My ride-or-die products for August

“Reset Day” is the new definition of quality me-time

6 bad habits that need to stop before I turn 30

Conquering Mercury retrograde: How to overcome our cosmic foe

Do you ever dream about the life you wished you lived?

Reflections for the mid-year

A season of slowness is a season of gratitude

We all need a “marriage vacation” from time to time

The skincare you need in any humid country

Making a promise to my child through the elections

So, this is what it’s like disciplining a five year-old

How working parents can still ensure their baby’s brain and emotional growth

“Screen time” for kids: Thoughts on family-friendly browsing

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