For the past two years, I’ve been juggling two jobs, sometimes three, and doing chores at home since we usually don’t have a helper. That’s in the middle of waking up at dawn to prepare the kid’s lunch for school and do other stuff. Being a mom is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Juggling multiple responsibilities and constantly … Continue reading How Moms Like Us Can Manage Stress
When caring for your skin, a few things are as crucial as wearing sunscreen. Whether you’re lounging at the beach, enjoying a hike, or simply going about your daily routine, sunscreen should be your steadfast companion. This article will explore why wearing sunscreen is paramount for maintaining healthy and radiant skin. From shielding against harmful UV rays to preventing premature aging, you’ll discover why incorporating … Continue reading The Importance of Wearing a Sunscreen: Your Ultimate Defense Against Sun Damage
We typically celebrate occasions at SM, so we have many food choices. But lately, going to the mall has become so challenging with the influx of people and difficulty securing a parking spot. So when my two pretty sisters-in-law celebrated their birthday yesterday, they chose a different location. They had their birthday at Hofu, the Japanese restaurant of Hotel Savano. Hotel Savano is the hidden gem … Continue reading A Hidden Gem In Bulacan
Sarah’s Bakehouse Eggpie About a month ago, my sister mentioned this to me. And while walking around SM Fairview yesterday we passed by its stall and upon contemplating whether to get the slice or the whole, being the PG that we are, we opted for the whole. Mind you, I never liked egg pie growing up. We used to buy egg pie from the bakery … Continue reading Another Food Discovery
So, we’ve been eating here at Blake’s many times now. We also celebrated many events here. My birthday, my daughter’s 15th, my niece’s 17th, and recently, we had an early Father’s Day lunch because we know how hard it could be to secure seats on the exact day. When I first ate here, I really thought it was an international franchise, because the food was … Continue reading We Love Blake’s Wings and Steaks
Chai Fonacier made me do it. I just finished watching Nocebo and searched for something new on Netflix. I saw that Maria Clara at Ibarra is at the top spot, so I checked out the trailer. It was the scene where Chai met Klay and I got hooked, and as they say, the rest is history. The historical series for me was totally unexpected. First … Continue reading Maria Clara At Ibarra
While at the grocery, I spotted these childhood snacks and I’m glad I did! As soon as I tasted them, they brought me back to those days when we were running free outside, playing 10-20, piko, and other fun games of our childhood. Lala and Mik-Mik! After that, I saw this store selling delicacies and bought 100 grams each of kiamoy and champoy. I remembered … Continue reading Childhood Faves
Around three years ago, Tatay planted mango seedlings in his small garden, and today we’re enjoying the fruits of his labor (literally!) The mangoes are large and can weigh up to 1 kg each. Upon measuring the fruit, it’s 7 inches in length. Tatay harvested all the mangoes in one of his trees this week, and they’re some of the best I have tasted! They’re … Continue reading Tatay’s Giant Mangoes
Culinary Discoveries The opening of Ikea in the Philippines in November 2021 generated a great deal of excitement among affluent individuals who now had a renowned foreign brand to indulge their wealth. The country’s first Ikea store was promoted as the largest in the world, but that claim turned out to be false. The title of the largest Ikea store belongs to the Älmhult store … Continue reading My Not-So-Recent Food Find
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From My Corner of the Couch 