Recently, I’ve been having these strange cravings. I happened to pass by this Poke store near us and was curious -because we dont have Poke Poke here. It looked so summery and cool, the color of mango popping up. Just looking at the photos made me salivate and imagine the taste. I have not had […]
Pursuing a healthy lifestyle for your family and for your children is a challenge nowadays. With the proliferation of easy fast food take outs and ready made food products, the modern mom finds that we really need to be conscious when shifting to a healthier lifestyle. In the Philippines, there is a growing movement of […]
If you’ve read my other PEPT post, you might have noticed that it is geared for High School. Today, I am sharing our son’s experience with taking the Elementary PEPT test last January. The PEPT test was scheduled at 8am and we arrived there on the dot. We were instructed to go to the Deped […]
The Chinese New Year is coming up again and if you’re like me, you’ll have dozens of Tikoy in the refrigerator before the end of February. We usually have them traditionally on the Chinese New Year but we have so much leftover and we have found new ways of enjoying the Tikoy. Today, I’m sharing […]
Real talk, do you still date your husband or wife? Here are some dating tips to rekindle that romance! And no, this is not a Valentines special. It just happened that I was browsing my FB feed and there was a rather racy mommy who shared her tips on how she keeps the fire going […]
How to Save Money with a Tight Budget using My Ipon Diary One of the areas in life where I’ve always thought that Im a failure, is in personal finance and savings. It’s my weakness and Waterloo. I just don’t think that savings applies to me. Look, I’m a pretty money savvy mommy (I think). […]
Nowadays, there are a lot of options when buying Filipino Story books for children. I even see sidewalk vendors selling books on the street! When I was young, the only books you can find in bookstores are those hardbound American children’s books and fairy tales. I feel a tingling sense of joy whenever I see […]
When it comes to Filipino pregnancy superstitions, the list is endless. If I write all of it, it should cover an entire book. It always annoyed me when elders would caution me to do this and not to do that because Im pregnant. Then if you say no, theyd tell you na “wala namang mawawala”. […]
The gloom and doom of January. How are you guys? This is the time of the year when I’m always depressed or overwhelmed. Am I the only one feeling this way? The entire Holiday season always starts great then goes downhill from there as I get more and more unhappy. It’s like my entire life […]
One of my favorite easy dessert recipes to make is Coffee Jelly. Jelly desserts are really easy to make and it really just mixing together and construction. What is a Coffee Jelly? Coffee jelly is a unique Filipino dessert (I think) that is made of jelly or gelatin flavored with coffee. In this recipe, I didn’t […]
One of my dream business is to launch a cheap and affordable rent to own house using recycled container vans. It’s big enough for small and starter families and extendable for whenever owners have additional budget. I really like the concept of simple living using these container vans as a place to live. That business […]
Before bonding, bago kumain, after play, maghugas ng kamay everytime! This Christmastime, Safeguard sets the tune for a healthy Christmas celebration with the newest hand-washing music video, “Five Hugas ng Krismas.” ‘Tis the season to be jolly and worry-free with Safeguard, the nation’s leading soap that stands for germ-protection. Watch and share the Five Hugas […]
What’s on your Christmas Wishlist? Are you looking for a gift for mom and pop? Or perhaps, your husband has been looking longingly at stuff inside Ace Hardware recently? Or if its for mom, it must be something for the kitchen or renovations. I’ve been dreaming of house improvements myself and for the first quarter […]
Friends and families call it KKK. Those events that comes once in a lifetime that you have to prepare for. Not the least of the things to prepare for are the clothes. Whether evening wear for debut, or a wedding dress, a tuxedo or formal attire, it’s always a hassle to invest in. An average […]
Make Ahead Christmas Recipes This Christmas, make it a stress free season together with the LG InstaViewTM Door-in-Door Refrigerator. Entertaining comes easy with the right technological products. No more panicking for Christmas dinner because these classic recipes are Freezable and you can just reheat them on the big day! Adobo Pate This Adobo Pate can be […]
Anakin: “Mom, there’s a thin line between genius and crazy. I think Matilda is almost bordering crazy.” Me: “It was so scary I was reminded why we’re homeschooling.” We were able to catch Esang de Torres as Matilda last December 9 at the Meralco Theater. Esang is a top 4 finalist at The Voice Kids Philippines in […]
Get the full experience of eating Artisan Chocolates with Hiraya Filipino Bean To Bar Chocolates from Davao! Chocolate is always a passion at our home – or cocoa rather. Our small farm produces a bit of Cocoa, enough to make and play with for tableas, chocolate projects, and cooking and baking experiments. My brother also […]
What do you give someone who seems to have enough? What do you give someone who you dont really know? What do you give someone you love to bits? The answer to this is food! Edible gifts especially prepared in your kitchen are the best way to show someone that you think of them and […]
If you landed here because you’re looking for a Filipino appetizer, this is it! Filipino Appetizers are usually pulutan or “hand food” designed for drinking but this Bihod recipe is a pre dinner appetizer, usually served for special occasions such as Christmas. This is a seafood putok batok recipe, if there’s such a thing, so be […]
Normally, I’m up on my superfood trends before they even pop up on Instagram but this one snuck up on me. Spirulina, aka that pretty green powder spamming your social feed, has quickly made its way into the homes, hearts, and recipes of food bloggers everywhere, and if you haven’t already, you might want to […]
Transform traditional tablea into a chocolate sauce you can drizzle over ice cream, spread on pan de sal, slather over bananas and fruits or just eat on its own! On a whim, because we have no chocolate sauce and I wanted some on my pancakes, I thought I’d make some out of the tablea we […]