On November 28, Thursday, my family and friends in the US will be celebrating Thanksgiving. I did a little research (Google) and traced the history of this American holiday. Like any kid in the states, they were taught that Thanksgiving was started by the pilgrims during the 1600s. It's all about being grateful for their bountiful harvest. Then, in the 1700s US President Abraham Linclolin officially declared the last ... view the post
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It’s a Wrap! Frugal Christmas Wrapping
Are you done with your Christmas shopping? I haven't ticked off any name on my Christmas list yet :-( In a few weeks, I would be painstakingly searching my usual gift hubs (bazaars and night markets) for one-of-a-kind items. The next thing to do would be wrapping them all up. What a joy to wrap gifts primarily because the Lord has provided means for me to buy a special tokens for special people in my life. Presentation ... view the post
Keeping Fit: Vanity or Health?
I am petite 5'1'' woman who tips the scales at 110 pounds. The ideal weight for me would be 100-105 pounds. So, I'm five pounds overweight at 110. This number did not bother me at all. I'm fine with the extra 5 pounds. I was secured until a series of events made me think twice. One day I noticed that I am starting to have a bulge in my tummy. Most women probably have that post-pregnancy bulge and having washboard abs ... view the post
Big Love, Small Hands
Philippines-Haiyan (Yolanda)-Relief Social media as well as local and international news were immersed in these words in the last two weeks. My country had to face pain in the most horrific way. Super typhoon Haiayan (Yolanda) with winds reaching to 300 kilometers per hour, wreaked havoc in parts of Palawan and Visayas early Friday morning, November 8. The images and videos highlighted what my brothers and sisters had to ... view the post
