As a mom, I have encountered and made friends with moms in different shapes, sizes and forms. These were the souls I met in church, in a seminar or conference, in school or kids' extra-curricular activities. Added to the list are old high school/college friends who have embraced motherhood too. I look at myself and my mom-friends and I've concluded that there is no poster-child for what an ideal mom looks like. We all ... view the post
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Why God Says No…God’s Answers to Prayers Part 1
Oftentimes we look at God as a spiritual genie. We come to him with our requests seeking for instant YES answers. We expect Him to give in to our demands A.S.A.P. When we don't get what we want, we stomp our feet like brats and sulk in a corner and say, "You don't love me! You don't care about me!" As parents, we say no to our kids simply because what they ask is not good for them. Saying no is also a form of ... view the post
Adobong Bangus
Savory adobo is known around the world as a Filipino delicacy. Unfortunately, I found out that this is not true. The Filipinos' version of adobo was an adaptation from the Spaniards way of pickling or marinating food. This method called "adobar" was used by the Spanish homemakers to preserve their choice of meat using vinegar and salt. Since the Spanish conquistadors settled in the our country for 400 years, ... view the post
An Update on Changing Family Rules
I shared in my previous post that my husband and I decided to change one rule in the house. We changed the kids' computer/gadget use from weekends only to TWO HOURS, Mondays through Fridays. This Saturday was the first weekend the kids had no digital indulgence. Their obedience was set to the test because Peewee and I were also out the whole day to attend a leadership conference. I called them up at lunch that day ... view the post
