Ever since we got married, my husband and I opt to surround ourselves with at least several potted plants where we live. We just need to have plants to surround us and luckily, my husband has a green thumb and he is diligent enough to take care of our plants. We’ve always believed that plants give us something more than oxygen. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. — Alfred Austin Just recently, I was invited to the top-off ceremony of the third building of Larossa. Larossa is the premiere project of Primehomes,...
My family have always loved taking photos, of ourselves, our extended family members, friends, and of course for our blogs. But rarely that we get our photos taken by a professional. I remember our first family photo shoot was a budgeted one, when my girls were only toddlers. It was taken in a photo studio inside a mall. I had the photo framed and though it was obvious that the studio was a so-so, I still treasure this one because of the memories it brings. Family Portrait by Matt Lee Shoots This year, it was a great opportunity for us...
Imagine, we only have a few weeks left and it will be Christmas Day. It’s that time of the year again when our skills and patience, not only in cooking, are tested, but also in keeping our kitchen organized and clutter-free. With a little bit of planning and a few kitchen tools and essentials, we can pull it through. I’ve done it for many years, lived without help since my daughters were born, prepared several dishes in time for Noche Buena, and still manage to have enough time to glam up and enjoy the night. How? Keep A List Allot...
Our family’s health is of the utmost importance for us moms but sometimes, because of lack of knowledge, we only make actions to treat diseases when we are already seeing the symptoms. When it comes to asthma, we should it take more seriously because the health damages can alter someone’s life forever. Good thing though because of scientific advancements, asthma can be managed well by most parents given that they have the right tool that is always available when needed. I was recently gifted with an Omron Compressor Nebulizer...
Del Monte Kitchenomics has been teaching Filipino tv viewers about cooking for many years through their 5-minute tv episodes. I’m sad that I am not able to watch their new episodes because I have so little time at home and watching tv is already a luxury. But Del Monte continues to find ways to reach people and so they bring this good news to everyone. Del Monte Kitchenomics is now online and accessible 24/7 ! It’s a vibrant website, very easy to navigate and fully-packed with recipes and articles for home cooks and newbies....
Have you experienced a Christmas or New Year’s Day when your dining table is cake-less? Because all cake shops have that long line outside and all of you happened to pre-order? I did experience that, and I promised myself that if ever it happens again, I’ll be ready. But baking, as I usually say, is easier said than done. Especially on holidays, when I can’t even find time to brush my hair. Since I’m a carrot cake lover ( I love it more than banana cakes ) I decided to try Magnolia Fast & Easy Bake Carrot Cake...
November is the month of Thank You’s as we thank McDonald’s with the numerous happy memories we had in their branches, for the great food especially French Fries and chicken (my daughter’s favorite fast food take-away). Sometimes I wish my kids are still toddlers so we can still have parties in McDo. Now, I just make do by buying Happy Meals from time to time. This month also, SM Supermalls partners with McDonald’s to bring the SM McDonald’s Caravan in select malls, and the National Thank You Day celebration. On the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but SM City North EDSA is making it even more merrier for all of us because its Christmas theme is a Disney theme! Mickey and Minnie and the rest of the Disney’s Tsum Tsum animated YouTube shorts are featured in this years 45-foot Christmas tree and we couldn’t help feeling awed with its size and grandeur. We were lucky to be able to witness the launch of Disney’s Tsum Tsum Christmas Tree last November 10 at SM City North EDSA The Block. I made sure to bring the girls with...
