This blog has been quiet the past few weeks. For the majority of us homeschoolers, it's crunch time. It's portfolio time. That's why the kids and I have been busy completing our school year requirements. As their primary teacher my desk is swamped. I have test papers to check, subject output to grade, worksheets to collate, and pictures to upload. This the serious yet technical part of homeschooling which I am not a ... view the post
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Family Commute Challenge
Most Filipino families are either on vacation or staycation this time of the year because of the Lenten season. Our family does not usually go on vacations this season because beaches and resorts are almost always fully booked and crowded. However, this year, we had no choice but go on a three-day staycation in my in-laws' place in Quezon City. Maynilad has scheduled a major repair of their pipes that supplies water to ... view the post
Jianne’s Easy-Peasy Fusilli
Now that school is out, I don't have any excuse not to allow the kids to watch TV or use gadgets. I have to be creative in getting them off these electronic thingies. For lunch the other day, I commissioned Jianne to help me prepare a simple pasta dish we call, Tuna Fusilli. This dish is so simple that even a 7-year-old can easily whip it up... well, Jianne still needed help with the chopping. For added oomph, a spicy ... view the post
On My Own
I was 11 years old when I took public transportation on my own to go to school. Travel time from our home was about 20 to 30 minutes then. Traffic was free-flowing during those days and only a few cars and jeepneys would traverse the major thoroughfares. We didn't have a helper growing up so my mother would do most of the chores in the house. But she would always ask me to run some errands for her. Getting a few ... view the post
