Want to raise a happy reader? Place books in every room of your home. My sisters and I grew up in a home full of books. Books weren’t confined to bookshelves, though I’m sure my Mama would have preferred that to prevent clutter! There were books on bedside tables. On the coffee table. Crammed into […] Read more…
February 2013 archive
Keeping kids safe (Bubble wrap not included)
When you become a Mom, you begin looking at the world through a magnifying glass. What ingredients are in this jar of baby food? Has this toy been disinfected? Does my baby’s laundry soap leave residue on his clothes? I’m pretty much relaxed when I take care of myself, but when it comes to my […] Read more…
Some like it chocolatey hot
You say “siling labuyo”, I say “grandfather”. Siling labuyo is a red hot chili pepper that’s tiny in size but packs a mean-sized punch. My late grandpa could eat a whole siling labuyo without batting an eyelash. He was a true blue Bicolano and had a passion for good food, especially spicy ones! I wonder […] Read more…
To infinity and beyond
The first week back at work was easier than I thought. There were no tears or jitters as I stepped away from my sleeping tot to get started on my first day back at corporate. There were no angsty moments in the middle of the workday. I thought I’d burst into the ladies’ room during […] Read more…
Be your best self today
Today, be your best self. Best is not making sure your back is always straight, or that your hair is parted neatly. Best is not a shirt that’s wrinkle-free, or covering your mouth when you laugh in the middle of the crowd. Celebrate what makes you happy. It’s when your happiest that you’re at your […] Read more…
How I became an eBook convert
My Mom loaned me one of her Kindles after she got one of the newer models. This Kindle has been with me since the beginning of the year and I’ve already read 5 books. That’s a milestone for me, having not read more than 5 last year. I was a bit resistant to eBooks in […] Read more…
Green mango sorbet: A must for balikbayans
Sebastian’s green mango sorbet and bagoong. I’ve written about it before and have tried it several times since then. When relatives from the US came over to visit recently, my family and I just HAD to make them try this! My cousins took a little spoonful of it, but I ended up with most of […] Read more…