Whether it’s a line from a song, words from a guru or a dialogue from a movie, memorable quotes can help ease whatever you’re feeling. If it’s to boost your already happy day, there’s a quotable quote for that. If you need encouragement as self-doubt engulfs you, there’s a quote for that too. What follows […] Read more…
June 2011 archive
This cookie is brought to you by the letter E
E is for Entertainment. E is for Education. E is for Eating. Whoever first thought of making alphabet-themed food is genius. Mommies everywhere are super grateful to you, oh wise letter-loving one. This Mommy in particular is extremely relieved such lettered food exists. It makes eating more enjoyable for the picky eater of a toddler. […] Read more…
Wifely Steps is Nuffnang’s Featured Blogger of the Month
Nuffnang Philippines has chosen this Wifely Steps blogger to be its Featured Blogger for the Month of June. I am super honored. Thank you Nuffnang Philippines! Nuffnang is Asia-Pacific’s first and leading blog advertising community. I’ve met some of the Nuffnangers from the Philippine office and they’re one dynamic and enthusiastic bunch! I’m proud to […] Read more…
A Wonderful White Forest Cake
White chocolate isn’t one of my favorite things in the world, but this cake just made me rethink that. This White Forest Cake from Red Ribbon was my sister’s special request for her birthday. I’ve tried Black Forest — that’s a delicious classic. I’ve heard of White Forest too but haven’t tried it as I’ve […] Read more…
Five stories about my father
He worked late a lot. I wrote him notes to ask for textbook money, put the note on his bedroom desk and went to bed. The next morning there’d be an “OK” beside my request and the required school money under the note. This was how we communicated through most of my schooling life — […] Read more…
You don’t do much all day, do you?
This post was first published on philstar.com’s Unblogged. I’m sharing it here in my blog for my Wifely Steps family. This is for all the work-at-home and stay-at-home Moms who feel they’re misunderstood. Cheers! We were having a quiet lunch and I was complaining to my friend how I didn’t have time for myself anymore. […] Read more…
Ten life lessons from kindergarten days
Re-reading “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum is stirring up a lot of memories. Mr. Fulghum shares some awesome advice such as “Play fair.” “Take a nap every afternoon.” “Wonder.” “Share everything.” Solid tips, right? I don’t think that all I need to know in life I learned […] Read more…