My sisters and I love food that we find cooking together a hobby. Sometimes we make our individual specialties, and at times we work on one dish together. We thought of this snack randomly and we were surprised that it was a hit to the family. It's a simple dish yet a mouth-watering experience! Ingredients:Ground meat (chicken, pork or beef, your choice)TomatoesOnionsGrated cheese (Eden)Taco PowderPita...

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Although nothing special happened, last weekend felt unusual. Maybe it's the way I looked at things and how on every aspect I found peace, happiness and contentment. Sometimes we look at more of the negativity around us and tend to forget all the beautiful things that God has never failed to offer us. Believe me, there will always be something to be thankful for...

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Babies live by their everyday routine, and anything outside of it scares them. That's why I make sure that if I want to introduce him to new things, I do it slowly. Also, it's important to let him know that I'll always be there for him. Caleb and I have established our day-to-day activities and this is our most recent routine:7 AM - Have...

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Have you ever been in a situation when someone tells you something and you tend to think less of yourself? To feel stupid and incapable? That your being selfish? I have. A number of times now and I hate that feeling.When you become a mom, you think and live for two people. You make important decisions that will benefit your child more than...

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Last Saturday Caleb experienced for the first time mild to moderate fever. He was still playful but his eyes says otherwise. I gave him Paracetamol round the clock which kept his temperature at an acceptable rate. His nights, or should I say our nights, have been a little challenging. Vincent and I had to take places whenever Caleb wakes up crying so loud...

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My baby is now 7 months, and five months has passed since I last written my thoughts here. Finding a balance between my personal life and my baby's needs is quite a challenge for me. He's become very clingy and now knows how to throw tantrums. As a new mom, I am torn between the battle of an-always-present-mom vs. hoping-not-to-raise-a-brat-child situation.  My boys...

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They say that having a baby is a pile of adjustments. Yet again, this is true. Vincent and I have a different set-up compared to usual couples who've had their first child. We aren't married yet, so, there's a lot of adaptation to do from both parties.  2-week old Caleb Things to adapt with: 1. Take care of the baby. This includes: having...

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December 17, 2013 Okay, so this was the day I thought was the end of my life. It's true - labor is really painful! The doctor advised me to go straight to the hospital if any of the three signs arise: bleeding, a sudden gush of water and consistent contractions. It was 6 am on a Tuesday when I got up from bed...

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*Super late post* November 23, 2013 A surprise baby shower was prepared for me by my friends and family on the 8th month of my pregnancy. Oh how I felt so loved during that day! It was a simple shower comprised of my family, Vincent's family and my barkada. Everything was prepared just as how I pictured it to be. I am greatly...

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