January 2011 archive

How do you know you’re ready for Baby #2?

by | Posted in Timmy Steps | 14 Comments

Baby #2’s on the brain — well, my brain sometimes, not my husband’s. Yet. I think. The topic has been thrown around casually over the past month. Scenario 1: Husband: “Timmy, do you want a baby sister?” Me: “Yes!” Husband: “…” Scenario 2: Husband: “Paano na kaya kung apat tayo?” (I wonder how things will […] Read more…

Wifely Steps and Little Steps

by | Posted in Ahoy There!, Sharing Links | 7 Comments

Wifely Steps is part of Little Steps Hong Kong‘s list of “Asia’s Top Mom Blogs.” We’ve been handpicked by the team at Little Steps as one of the mommy blogs “offering regional insight into parenting and playing with kids.” I’m proud to be on this list of fabulous women! Get to know them too. Click […] Read more…

Pop go the beans!

by | Posted in Food Watch | 4 Comments

Want to add a healthy and delicious crunch to your salad? Go for pop beans. Whenever my aunt prepares her yummy salad with greens and grapes, these roasted pop beans are a constant ingredient. Served separately from the other salad components, it’s meant to be a salad topper. You can also eat it on its […] Read more…

Playing with Plastic Balloons

by | Posted in Tips and Tricks | 15 Comments

Do you play games during your holiday gatherings? Our family does — we’re big on games. One of the fun ones we played this year was very simple — the plastic balloon challenge. The mechanics are easy to follow. Grab on to your own tube and straw. At the game master’s signal, create the biggest […] Read more…

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