A Memorable Page in my Life

On my wedding day, Feb. 26, 2005, I received the best gift for a new bride. I will never forget that day my Tatay gave me Book of Tips by Julio F. Silverio, the best gift I ever received on that special day of my life.

When I asked him, “Tay, what is this?”

He answered, “Today is the most important day in your life. I want you to look at your best on this blessed day and this book may serve as your guide as you walk into a new chapter of your life.”

When I opened the gift, I was surprised that the book my Tatay gave me was the book I had always borrowed from him every time I had a project in school or to inspire me in my everyday life, especially during my school and teen days.

The book, published by National Book Store in 1981, was also a gift to my dad from his friend way back 1982, the year I was born. It’s been 28 years since, and the book has gone from my Tatay to me and I will pass it on to my kids at the right time.

It seems that books have always been in our lives. They are very important and helpful in a variety of situations; they broaden the mind and give knowledge about the world. Of course, they do not only inform but also protect us from boredom.

I am fond of reading books. I have read a good number of novels, dramas, short stories and poems. Some books may be good from one point of view, another one may be good from some other point of view. Book of Tips is one that’s good in numerous ways. It may not have a main character but it is I who is in the lead role to interpret each tip that will guide me to success.

Book of Tips is a compilation of tips for any scenario — ambition, baby care, parenthood, self-confidence, self-power and etiquettes to name a few.

It really helped me. A lot of tips, information and principles will change your points of view in life. Every topic or tip is helpful and inspirational.

Some tips I applied in my life after my wedding are:


• Marriage (Tips for becoming a good wife)

• Baby care (Tips on proper breastfeeding and its importance)

• Cooking (Tips on good cooking)

• Decision making (How to make effective decisions in life)

• Self-appreciation (Appreciate others to have them appreciate you)

And more tips to help us in reality. The book is always with me, at my computer/study table, and I bring it also on important family events or trips.

This book is my guide, a friend at my side.

Can you imagine a world without books? I can’t. To imagine a world without books is to imagine a world without thought. A world without feeling, compassion, history, or voice.

And the Book of Tips by Julio F. Silverio is my book of comfort, my shelter; my bridge and through its pages it has brought me into success.

Thanks to my Tatay for this book. This book reflects his unconditional love and support for me — for he trusted me with it.

How I’d love to dance again...

I just want to write this and let you know some things that other people should know and you should know too... Someone who is a HERO for me. He's always been my hero since I was a little girl.

He’s the disciplinarian in the family. When we were little we used to fear him a lot because he was very strict when it comes to coming home straight from school; our church duties and responsibilities, helping in the household chores, and to our 'mala-teleserye' & 'tagu-taguan' childhood crushes and funny love story..haha
This man is so masculine, so strong looking you dare not approach him. As he approaches, he bestows upon you aggressive behavior; however, he then surprises you with the most beautiful smile and friendliest personality you have ever seen. This is the true essence of my father, a man not only misunderstood by society because of his appearance, but also his tone.

This person has taught me, guided me and instilled wisdom in me my entire life.
He is whom I look up to with loving trust and pride. With a willing hand to lend, he is a helper, an adviser and my partner in crime.
He has been the driving force behind my academic achievement. Everything I have been able to accomplish with regards to school and even in my personal life, I have him to thank for.
This person means the world to me, so who is this influential person in my life? He is my one and only father, my "Tatay".

I am a daughter of a Minister of Church. I grew up in a pressure situation where I was expected to look and act in a certain manner, and always had to put on a smile. But my Tatay serve as my best friend and taught me not to be pressure and enjoy each day of my life. My parents taught me to love God first and foremost.

He taught me never to give up and to go for what’s out there. That I should always go for what I want and to never stop trying, to always stay firm and have grip on what’s my every day goal. He has advised me to notice what I’m doing and if I’m doing it the right way.

Now I am like a ‘mom’ to Tatay, scolding him when he misses his medicine or always reminding him to stay away from fatty food. He’s doing great if I may say so because he listens to me. No matter how far I am from tatay, I will forever be Tatay’s little girl.

As the song goes:

♪♫ Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure, I was loved.

If I could get another chance
Another walk another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again.. ♪♫




To my BEST TATAY EVER,

Thank you for teaching me to be myself, even in the face of adversity. Thank you for giving me a caring heart and an open mind. Thank you for teaching me why thank you notes are always important. Thank you for letting me make my own path. Thank you for the lessons you continue to teach me every day. Thank you for your examples, your wisdom, your patience, your guidance, your devotion, your sacrifices, your endless support, your laughter and most importantly, your love.

P.S. Thanks for the everyday call, for always checking if your baby girl before is a good mother to your grandchildren.. haha


Happy Father's Day Tatay! We love u!

Miles of Smiles with Pepsodent Complete 8 Toothpaste

Every Mom has a checklist in everyday chores and priorities for her family especially for the kids.
#1 on my checklist is Healthy Living. Living a healthy lifestyle is everyone's dream.

I have two girls.
Amber Chloe is 7 years old.
Princess Aven is 5 years old.

Since birth, I make sure to prioritize their oral hygiene, even without no teeth yet it’s important to begin taking care of an infant’s gums shortly after birth through running a damp washcloth over your baby's gums.

Now as a Mom of a two toddler I know how hard it can be to get your child to brush his/hers teeth every day and for as long as needed. We have gone trough many excuses on why Princess doesn't feel like it.

What I did is I let my kids to pick out the supplies. There are lots of fun character toothbrushes and toothpastes on the market. Escort my kids to the store, and have them pick out their favorite.

Make it a family affair. I brush my teeth alongside my kids, and to make it more fun sometimes we do it at the front of the mirror. Sometimes, when their dad is at home early we do it as a family, that serve as our bonding moments.

Stick to a schedule. Kids like routine, so set regular teeth brushing times, and stick to them. Before long, it'll just become a part of their day.

Another thing that make my kids fun in brushing their teeth is sing (row row row your boat)
Brush brush brush my teeth
Get them shiny clean
over under
front and back
and even in between!

Or they love to watch Brush brush brush of Yo Gabba Gabba Song!

For the past two years I have been using the Unilever Pepsodent Toothpaste.
And now we use Pepsodent Complete 8, a checklist of 8 actions against frequent problems identified by dentists, inspired by the dentist checklist.
I like it because I feel it thoroughly cleans my teeth. It feels compact in my mouth and gives me a feel that it is doing its job. 
And of course my kids like it too!^^
Pepsodent is the most economical tooth paste I have used weighting the benefit I get and the price I pay for it.

It really double(2x) the actions of ordinary toothpaste!

'I am confident with Pepsodent Complete 8 Toothpaste, my kids and I will have a Miles of Smiles to share with and it totally complete my health checklist!'

Wear our Pinoy Smile!

A HAPPY KAINAN STORY: BINALOT ka-partner ang COKE!

I am proud to say that I am a eco-parent! A parent who commits in allowing and encouraging my kids to play outside and enjoy nature. My goal is to take my children outside everyday, for them to learn what nature is, its importance and how to value it.

I always make sure that every weekend- wherein No work, we go outside as a FAMILY and we most prepare to go in a nature trip, just a simple outing as a family.
At syempre di mawawala ang masarap na KAINAN o PAGKAIN kasama ang COCA-COLA!


I want to share one of our Family Day at the Recom Site where we loved and enjoyed the fresh air and view. A very nature quite place.


And with this, I prepared a simple BAON for us.
It's a BINALOT- kanin with longganisa, danggit, hotdog and itlog na pula with kamatis. Mmmmnnn...sarap!
 
I love to cook for my family and as a Mom and wife I always find ways to prepare a recipe that is new in their taste and most of all a healthy food!
At salamat sa aking ka partner and pampadagdag sa sarap at saya ng bawat kainan ang COCA COLA!
Di buo ang bawat meals kung wala ka Oh my Coca- Cola!(^_^)





(Kahit may mga cottage-Bahay Kubo, my kids loved to eat under the Narra tree...=D)
 
(Syempre mas masarap ang COKE pag may kasamang Yelo!
Daddy to the rescue!!!haha)


Garantisado ang sarap ng Binalot lalo na't ka-partner and Coke!


Kahit ano man okasyon, simpleng kainan man, o ano mang putahe lalo na't pagkaing Pinoy di mawawala ang COCA-COLA!
Dahil sa Coca- Cola nabubuo ang pamilya at walang sing-saya ang tawanan at kwentuhan.

Happiness ba hanap mo?
Mag Coca-Cola na!

Tiyak sa bawat kainan may happy story ka!
COCA- COLA??

Mismo! (^_^)

A ChOcO MuChO Chocolate VALENTINE REQUEST...

I was thinking of what to bring for the Valentine's Day on my daughter’s Film Viewing Activity, well actually I already have some food ideas in mind but very general.
Since it's a Film Viewing so a pica-pica or a snack to bring!
I just thought that I should bring food that is easy and quick to eat & most important of all is something that my child would like and will love to share!
It would surely not be a tiring day, but a challenging one for her to listen and watch well so I have to bring a not so challenging snack.

We all love chocolate and most of our kids are raised with the addiction too!

Here is another fun treat for kids!
A product of Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco)-
CHOCO MUCHO...... Pure Chocolate Pleasure!!!

Crunchy WAFER topped with rich CARAMEL, crackling RICE CRISPIES enrobed in velvety MILK CHOCOLATE... Comes in Chocolate, White Chocolate and Peanut Butter variants... and now with the NEWEST TEMPTATION Dark Chocolate...


I saw this promo of CHOCO MUCHO...... Pure Chocolate Pleasure in Facebook- a
Choco Mucho CAUGHT ON CAM Fan of the Week!
Info's here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/chocomucho.rebisco?sk=app_186955578036355


I decided to join and why not!? ^^
Since it's a LOVE Month and this simple request is for Valentines Day for my daughters school Activity, I and my kids want to share the sweet, crispy and chocolaty feeling with their classmates.

Here's a POEM made by my daughter Chloe:

Choco Mucho, Choco Mucho Chocolates!
Sweet, yummy, filled with rich chocolate,
Crisp, tasty that give out a chocolaty experience with every bite,
Can Rebisco made our Valentines Request filled with love and much---ooo
much---ooo Choco Mucho Chocolates???






My kids was preparing now a handmade Valentine's Day cards for each of their classmates and for their teacher.

Hoping and wishing to win a Choco Mucho gift packs from Rebisco to share the fun
on Heart's Day... Please??

Holiday Treats for Tots!

Ofcourse we want to be the best parent possible, and what could be better than laying down the basics for a life of healthy eating?

"Eat your vegetables!" This classic line is one that most parents are familiar with. Learn hassle free techniques for expanding the picky eater's palette.

Finding foods that are healthy, and that young ones will eat, can be tricky.
Young children are often very particular when it comes to eating certain foods. Parents must think of ways to help their little ones overcome this. Yay! (^_*)

And here is Holiday season! I smell it and it's just around the corner! My kids smell it too! Do you??
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the holidays seem to go together.
Part of the fun of the holiday season is spending time with your family, and there’s no better way to spend quality time with your loved ones than baking up some tasty holiday treats together! These recipe is so fun, easy, and super fun for kids!

I called it....

Milkylicious and Cheesylicious Veggie Tarts

INGREDIENTS:
1 sheet ready-rolled
shortcrust pastry
1/2 small (65g) tomato,
removed the seeds & chopped finely
1/2 small (35g) carrot,
chopped finely
1/2 small (45g)chayote,
chopped finely
parsely, finely chopped
2-3 pcs. of hotdogs
2 tablespoons frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup (80g) finely grated
cheddarcheese
1/2 can of evap milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 gloves of garlic, finely chopped
butter or star margarine







PREPARATION:
1.) Cut pastry into nine 7.5cm oblongs or rounds; press pastry rounds into holes of oiled shallow patty pan, prick well with skewer or fork.

2.) Bake in moderately hot oven about 15 minutes or until browned lightly.

3.) Meanwhile, slightly sauté garlic and onion in butter then add tomato, carrot, chayote,peas, hotdog; add the parsely then divide mixture among pastry cases, sprinkle cheese over top of each.

4.) Bake tarts in moderate oven about 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

MAKES 9

PREPARATION TIME- 45 mins.

STORAGE: Covered in refrigerator, up to 1 day.

NOTES: Can also add corn kernels, and raisins to add sweets on the tarts.

TIPS:
* Find a small, safe task that will involve the child in the meal preparation. If she has had a hand in the preparation, she might be more inclined to eat it.
Like me, I let my kids plant and harvest vegetables in our garden/backyard.


* Holiday seasoon is colorful, right! Kids loves colorful and sweet foods!
To make it healthy, instead of sweets used colorful vegetables and chopped it in small sizes or in different shapes.
Then add raisins and corn kernels to add sweetness!

* For the milk, can use the powdered milk of our little tots as best substitute!

* Pwede ring pang baon sa school! At pang give away di ba??^^


Enjoy!(^_^)



My Kids rate me from 1-5 a 5 STARS!!! Yey!
Raising young children is a rewarding experience, but it also requires a great deal of time and effort. And this recipe helped me win the healthy-eating battle! Woohoo!!





Try it now!
Have a Healthy Holiday with our Tots! ^_^

" Love as I see it : as a Eco Mom! "

"I am proud to say that I am a Eco Mom! A Mother who commits in allowing and encouraging my kids to play outside and enjoy nature. My goal is to take my children outside everyday,for them to learn what nature is,its importance and how to value it."




For me as a Mom, the best things to do is to enjoy quality time with my children, a time with my kids at the park, enjoying the view and exploring them the beauty of nature! An ideal instance of the way you might do this is as simple as spending a day every week along with your family members at the park.
You don’t need to perform something that is particularly extravagant to be able to
appreciate a time like that. Just getting out into the sunshine and fresh air!
Your child will benefit from the time out in the air, and you’ll benefit
from the time too.
When kids throw themselves into the natural world, through nature activities, then they will know what, how and why they have to care.



This year I'll make sure to have a great ADVENTURE with my kids...
More NATURE TRIPS!^^


Our next target place is the Pinacanauan River which is perfect for a boat trip. It's also near in Callao Cave, where it has seven chambers which you can explore. So excited this coming summer!




Mother Nature’s lap is a cozy place that naturally heals the body and calms the mind. The stress and fatigue that the body and mind accumulate in a busy life can be easily healed by connecting with nature, imagining her as mother.

This is how LOVE as I see it!
I am a 'green parent' and will lead my kids by setting a green example of myself.



This is my entry to “Love as I see it". A project of www.islandrose.net flowers Philippines.

Having Chooks with my KaChooks!

Me and family started liking Chooks To Go on our first taste.
From that day onwards, we always choose Chooks To Go anytime, anywhere and in every family occasions we wanted to buy a whole chicken and good thing that they have a branch near our place.
It only cost same as other lechon manok store but really we love the taste of Chooks kasi "Masarap kahit walang sauce!"

Naalala ko tuloy, ng minsang gabi na pero di pa kami makatulog ng kids kasi hinihintay namin dumating si Daddy(my hubby). Sabi nya may sorpresa daw syang dala na pasalubong para sa amin at tiyak na matutuwa ang mga bata! 'Ano kaya un??'☻ Excited naman kami syempre!

Andyan ng manood kami ng TV ng mga bata, magkwentuhan, maglaro at kulang nalang mag tamblingan na sa kakahintay sa Daddy nila pero 'hello' asan na sya?? Ang tagal!
Hanggang sa ♪beep..beep..♪ (tumunog ang cellphone...may nagtxt!)
"Sorry Honey,pakisabi sa kids na traffic ako!"
waaaaa!!!!!! Gutom na kami no! Ikaw ng makipaglaro sa 2 bulilit na makulit!?
Pero teka, ang tanong??? Pagkain ba pasalubong na dala nya?? toinkz!!!

Maya't maya humingi ng makakain ang 2 makulit... Nagutom na sa kakalaro at kakahintay sa Daddy nila. Pero dahil gabi na at wala ng mailuto pa e mag dilata nalang kami...
Nang.......... ♫ ding! dong! ♫ "Ayan na sya!!!!"

Sabay bungad ng---- "Wow! CHOOKS TO GO!" 'yey!!!'





Masarap syang papakin, iulam sa kanin, o kahit walang sauce!
Amo'y pa lang e talagang matatakam ka na sa lasa!
Kahit may natira pa at konting painit lang kinabukasan ay masarap pa rin pang umagahan!
Mapa tanghalian man o hapunan o kahit mirienda ay the best talaga ang Chooks to Go's Oven Roasted Chicken! =)




So we ended up eating a NAPAKAPAKAPAKASARAP na hapunan (LOOK AT THE CHICKEN BONES BELOW!hehe)
Having Chooks To Go with my KaChooks buddies- my kids and the whole family, is one of the kalog and happy moments to cherish!



THANKS TO CHOOKS :)

for Every Age, Every Stage,Everyday...CETAPHIL!

Protecting and nourishing the delicate skin of your precious baby is one of the most important things you can do.

So how can you keep your sweetheart as smooth as the day he was born?


Here are MY TIPS on how to solve our darling's skin dilemmas and what products can help protect those petite arms (and legs, and fingers, and toes...)


DRESSING & DIAPERING
-> Skip fragranced laundry detergent that might irritate his skin and make sure to purchase fragrance-free diapers in a size. Also, change your baby's diaper immediately after it has become soiled. The wetness can cause chaffing, which leads to dry skin.





BATH TIME
-> Babies need two to three baths a week in warm -- not hot -- water to stay clean.



BE MINDFUL OF PRODUCTS
-> It's best to use skin-care products made especially for babies, such as fragrance-free and tear-free shampoos, bath gels, and lotions. With each one you use, be watchful of Baby's reaction in case he is allergic.
So, what brand you trust for your baby's skin?
Me?
CETAPHIL is the over-the-counter brand name most often recommended by dermatologists. Cetaphil products are gentle enough to use on babies, as a cleanser for baby's skin and hair, as well as a moisturizer. Cetaphil offers families guidelines for using their products on diaper rash, eczema, and even cradle cap.



Products: LOTIONS
-> It's important to keep Baby's skin moisturized, so always have a supply of lotions around. Ointments, which have a thicker consistency, are even better at keeping your little one's skin soft.
I use CETAPHIL MOISTURIZING LOTION for my 2 girls!
It is extremely gentle, and dermatologists recommend it.



WATCH OUT FOR THE WEATHER
-> Take a few extra steps to protect your baby's skin as the weather changes throughout the year.


Therefore, to keep my baby's skin satin smooth I only trust for Every Age, Every Stage,Everyday use...CETAPHIL!

Pevonia Botanica & Me: in ONE THOUGHT... ONE WORLD!

** THIS IS MY OFFICIAL ENTRY IN PEVONIA BOTANICA PHILIPPINES Facebook/Fan Page Contest.**

QUESTION: As a woman, how can you share true and total beauty to the world?



ANSWER:


The world that surrounds us has natural beauty at every turn. Your world, my world , everyone's word is the same but different in many ways. No matter it be a landscape, seascape or city scape,or nature itself it can be beautiful. You can look at one thing and see it differently then someone else does.





"CONFIDENCE, the way I carry and expresses myself, wisdom, kindness and energy and just being NATURAL- just being Me- LOVE MY SELF!"

This might be a worn-out cliché but is seems as if BEAUTY truly does come from within. Therefore, wear your smile as your most essential BEAUTY accessory and as storm advises, exude happiness in order to become more BEAUTIFUL.


"I am proud to say that I am a eco-parent! A parent who commits in allowing and encouraging my kids to play outside and enjoy nature. My goal is to take my children outside everyday,for them to learn what nature is, how BRILLIANT it is, its importance and how to value it. I want to be a EFFECTIVE example to them and to the others."

I also love finding beauty in the world around me through the lens of my camera.
Through this passion, I can share the beauty of the World and I can show my love to our Mother Earth!


As PEVONIA BOTANICA goes GREEN so does I.

How I’d love to dance again

He’s the disciplinarian in the family. When we were little we used to fear him a lot because he was very strict when it comes to coming home straight from school; our church duties and responsibilities, and even to our childhood crushes.

This person has taught me, guided me and instilled wisdom in me my entire life.
He has been the driving force behind my academic achievement. Everything I have been able to accomplish with regards to school and even in my personal life, I have him to thank for.
This person means the world to me; he is my one and only father, my "Tatay", my Hero.

I am a daughter of a Minister of Church. I grew up in a pressure situation where I was expected to look and act in a certain manner, and always had to put on a smile. But my Tatay serve as my best friend and taught me to love God first and foremost.

He taught me never to give up, that I should always go for what I want and to never stop trying.
Though Tatay has suffered a mild stroke about 3 months, he never failed to call me and my siblings everyday as what he usually do, just to check us, sending us text messages and MMS pictures and trying his way to check us online via net, that’s why sometime we call him our “Techie Dad!”

No matter how far I am from Tatay, I will forever be Tatay’s little girl.


As the song ‘To Dance with my Father again’ :

♪♫ If I could get another chance
Another walk another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love, love, love to dance with MY FATHER again.. ♪♫



Happy Father’s Day Tatay!

Lust for Color Summer Giveaway!

Facebook Giveaway: Polish Up For Summer!

For the MECHANICS check it HERE.


JOIN NOW!^^

Walking on Sunshine!

As summer approaches the idea of relaxation is key. Watching the sun set, swinging from a rope, and waiting for falling stars is the vision but when the agenda dominates it may be time to pull out some magical ways to simplify and bring on the “ahhh” factor.

How will you spice up your summer?



"I am proud to say that I am a eco-parent! A parent who commits in allowing and encouraging my kids to play outside and enjoy nature. My goal is to take my children outside everyday,for them to learn what nature is,its importance and how to value it."

Summer often means getting outdoors, enjoying the weather, fun with friends and family, and of course, lots of wonderful photo opportunities. Children typically love taking photographs, and summer is a great time of year to get them snapping away.

For me the best summer moment is the time with my kids at the park, enjoying the view and exploring them the beauty of nature!An ideal instance of the way you might do this is as simple as spending a day every week along with your family members at the park.
You don’t need to perform something that is particularly extravagant to be able to
appreciate a time like that. Just getting out into the sunshine and fresh air!
Your child will benefit from the time out in the air, and you’ll benefit
from the time too.

For this 2011 I'll make sure to have a great ADVENTURE with my kids...
More NATURE TRIPS!^^



Our next target place is the Pinacanauan River which is perfect for a boat trip. It's also near in Callao Cave, where it has seven chambers which you can explore. So excited this coming summer!



Mother Nature’s lap is a cozy place that naturally heals the body and calms the mind. The stress and fatigue that the body and mind accumulate in a busy life can be easily healed by connecting with nature, imagining her as mother.


Summer isn’t just for going out. There are days where you just don’t know what else there is to do. This is where your imagination comes in. Think what you want to do, and when you have that idea, put it into action! Use your imagination and waste some time.

The key to making your summer a perfect one? Seize the summer's day and run with it. Whatever you and your friends decide to do this summer, make sure it's one to remember.


Overall, summer time is all about experimenting with your look. Take care of your hair with tea tree oil, try new things with your make up, shop wisely for new shoes and boost your inner beauty.



Oh! I feel to sing the song "Walking on Sunshine"

♪♫ Walking on sunshine
Walking on sunshine
I feel alive, I feel a love, I feel a love that's really real
I feel alive, I feel a love, I feel a love that's really real
I'm on sunshine baby, oh yeah!
I'm on sunshine baby ♪♫

♪♫ Now I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh!
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh!
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh!
And don't it feel good!♪♫



Walk on sunshine and spice up your summer with your summer plans and don't let your looks derail as the sun shines bright! ^_^

Hhhmmnn...A SOLO Goodie Bag from Skysenshi.com is for sure a very nice Mother's Day Summer gift for me, what you think??^^ Hoping...pls...
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