How to Turn Your Kids into Little Plant Babies

The current pandemic has transformed many of us into modern day plantitos and plantitas as evident in social media posts, and abundant planting supplies available in the market. Rightfully so, because in a world so consumed by instant gratification, we tend to forget the most basic skill: Survival. Different types of services like salons for…

Squid Rings and Onion Rings

We made some really good squid rings and onion rings using the usual three-step breading technique:dredge in flour,dip in egg andcoat in bread crumbs.My daughter loved the squid rings so much. While my son, who is averse to seafood, had onion rings. Everybody happy.

Our Top 10 Japanese Snacks

These are our top 10 favorite Japanese snacks, hope you like them! 10. Tohato Caramel corn: The caramel-flovored corn puff goodness comes with peanuts, watch out for kids whod have peanut allergy like my son, but my daughter loves them so much! 9. Bourbon Elise: Theses are crispy wafers in round stick shape filled with…

Jump and Bounce Trampoline

I have to admit, the kids had more than their fair share of screen time these past few days. So, I installed a trampoline right in front of the TV.Trampoline has many health benefits: it increases bone density, circulation, digestive health. It also improves posture balance, and coordination. The best part is it brings lots…

Water Slide: Marble Run

Did you know that it takes my daughter at least 30 minutes-1 hour just to take a bath everyday?The culprit: WATERSLIDE Marble Run. An interactive water exploration play which embraces the key concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math(STEAM) learning. The kit includes 21 different pieces that work together so kids can build their…

The Breastfeeding Glitch

THE BREASTFEEDING Glitch   Before I start, allow me to give you a little background about myself. I am a mother of two:  one boy who is already seven years old, and the second one is a princess who is five years of age.   My first breastfeeding experience was a really bumpy one to…

Ten Curly Commandments

A big shout out to all the curly-haired girls who struggle everyday!  May our days be filled with tamed curls and good hair days.

MOM: A Reflection

I am guilty of:   wanting to change a person   controlling what the kids like and don’t like   sensitive and emotional   Love is difficult , love is hard.. it involves commitment even when the going gets tough.  It is not about controlling, or wanting or changing but rather about letting go, learning, listening understanding,  and accepting….

Aging: Lower Back Pain

I was pregnant with my first child, when I started feeling pain in my lower back.  I thought it would go away as soon as I gave birth and so I simply ignored it.  Fast forward to my breastfeeding days where I would leave my shirt up at night to feed my child, thus exposing…

Embracing Motherhood: This Will Change Your Life

I have been wearing the Mommy Badge since 2011, I have a six year old son who is so smart and witty and a four year old daughter who is so adorable and has her own funny personality.  So far, I feel I have been doing a great job so I am giving myself a…

Secret Unlocked: How to Stop Kids from Fighting

Bored kids + Nothing to do = A whole lot of fighting! So I have a theory, when kids get bored, they tend to fight…. a lot!  They use their pent-up energy and direct it towards their siblings, thus the taunting and teasing but when they are doing a fun activity, they seem to be…

Halloween Costume Idea: Concession Stand

So my son has this annual Wordrobe project in school wherein they were asked to make a costume made from recycled materials instead of the usual store-bought costume for Halloween.   This year, the students were asked to choose any new word from the Curious George book series as their costume, and my head started…