Halloween is the season of a lot of things from horror movies, play dress up, to sugary candies. But, for most of us adults, sugar can be a scary thing, and even for kids, we all know that it’s not good to let them eat too many sweets, no matter what the occasion is. There’s no need to be a hag though because we can still have the whole family enjoy good treats without the guilt. Consider a bagful or more of Welch’s Fruit Snacks that are made of real fruits with assorted flavors that the young and old will surely enjoy. Welch’s...
My home-cooked US Potato Crusted Salmon with Potato Sauce and Fruit Salsa – a recipe I learned from Chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco in the first US Potato Cooking workshop for moms♥ US Potato Crusted Salmon with Potato Sauce and Fruit Salsa What’s perfect in this dish is the combination of textures, the crispy/crunchy potato crust, the soft and sweet/sour/tangy salsa, the savory potato sauce, and the flaky and well-seasoned salmon. Recipe: Ingredients:(for the potato crusted salmon)1/2 cup US. Frozen pre-shredded...
It’s Lamoiyan Corporation’s Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 4 and I’m glad to be a part of this campaign because I know the good impact it does to the community. Having kuto or lice is not an easy deal and I know it because I’ve dealt it with my daughters as they got infested many times from school. Dermatologist Dr. Ria Valdez led the talk about the proper prevention for head lice infestation and debunked several misconceptions surrounding it. Having lice can be inevitable most specially with kids because they...
I’m not a milk tea lover but I’m a brown sugar junkie. I put brown sugar in my coffee, my cookies, and sometimes, when I’m craving for sweets, I always have a ready jar of brown sugar to satisfy myself. So when I got an invitation for the opening of a new Tiger Sugar branch in Robinsons Galleria, I immediately agreed. Ready for ribbon cutting – Tiger Sugar Robinsons Galleria I love Tiger Sugar – particularly the Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk With Cream Mousse drink. I try hard not to fall in love because...
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,...
