It’s Halloween time once again and it’s only a week from now and my kids are donning some costumes for upcoming Halloween parties. How about you? How’s your preparation going? Me, I’m busy preparing something for the kids’ treat or treat. Though I’m planning on making chocolate and candy arrangements for the party, I also want to serve something savory and healthy for the kids. Spooky Cheesy Broccoli Croquette This is a simple recipe using mashed potatoes, cheese and broccoli. Not all kids...
The first time I’ve read about Nickelodeon SlimeFest coming to Manila, I’ve already pinned it as an event that we wouldn’t miss. First, I consider myself a kid-at-heart and I remember Nickelodeon as a happy childhood thing and Spongebob and the gang, our family favorite cartoon character is a Nickelodeon character. I also know from previous SlimeFests that happened in other countries that it was always a much-awaited music festival. We’ve always loved music and we thought this is the perfect time to watch music...
Although the costs of setting up a smart home may seem high, you can save money in the long term. Smart technology includes devices and home equipment that have Wi-Fi capabilities. Invest in a connected home and enjoy all the benefits of smart technology. Save Energy With LED Lighting According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Star–qualified LED lights use only one-quarter of the energy of incandescent bulbs. They also last 15 to 25 times longer than traditional light bulbs. Smart lighting can be used to dim,...
Home is the place where we feel safe. We can kick off our shoes and relax. Yet how many of our homes are polluted and causing harm to our health? The quality of air in our homes needs to be considered. There are a number of ways to improve our indoor air quality. 1. Keep the Floors Clean Image via Flickr by aqua.mech Regularly vacuum your floors and carpets with a quality vacuum cleaner. Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter reduces concentrations of lead, allergens, and chemicals. Use the vacuum on carpet edges, furniture,...
Reliable temperature control can make your home more comfortable, reduce your heating and cooling bills, and boost your mood. Smart thermostats, a recent innovation in smart HVAC technology, offers all of these benefits and more! One of the most personalized and programmable solutions in the industry, a smart thermostat offers optimum control. Let’s take a quick look at the unique features of these smartly connected devices. Smart thermostats offer intuitive power and with these devices, you can easily regulate temperatures...
October 17 will be a time to go out and enjoy a day-off because it will be Nailaholics National Pampering Day! Nailaholics has been doing this tradition for years and although it will be my first time to join this event, I know that it will be a fabulous time for many moms and ladies who love mani-pedis and food massages. From 10:00am to 1:00pm that day, all Nailaholics branches (they have 60+) nationwide will be generously giving FREE SERVICES to its customers who would make a Php50 donation to its cause. Participants may...
Who doesn’t love to go home to a house that smells like roses or cherries or your favorite perfume? As a mom, we all have our priorities when it comes to home making. First is to ensure that the home is always as clean as possible. Next, we keep it organized, put everything in their proper places. And then finally, we decorate and embellish here and there to make our homes pleasing to the eyes. Keeping home clean, organized, beautiful and smelling great is a sign of love. Sometimes though, we tend to forget that there is...
I was so inspired by all the dishes prepared at the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup that I decided to make my own. It’s a simple potato and dairy snack that you can easily prepare at home. It may not be as fancy as the ones in the competition, but my kids loved it and I hope you’ll love it too! Salted Caramel Spuds and Popcorn Ingredients: For the salted caramel syrup * ½ cup milk (look for the seal of freshness Real California Milk) – I used California Sunshine Homogenized Milk which I bought in S&R * 2 tbsp butter *...
