Archive for April, 2008

Mommy Blogger

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

My son said blog today and pointed at my monitor. I wasn't fast enough to catch it on film or video, but he definitely said it. Blogging is fun, I tell him, and he doesn't really care. When his photos come up when I scroll down this blog he runs ...

She Loves My Blog

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

A very witty and pretty woman, Pinay Jade, who lives in Singapore gave me this badge. It's an honor to receive one because... well, because every blogger really wants to be loved. Sometimes we let the words flow from our heads to paper (keyboard) and people read them. We 'log' ...

Theme Baby Party: Diaper Cakes

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Yeah, I was surprised too when I saw this site that sells diaper cakes. How cutely appropriate for a first birthday or a baby shower! And, the concept is unique. Even the most frugal moms I know will gush at anything that is so right for their baby's first birthday ...

An Important Lesson About Heat and Water

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

During the first few weeks that our son has been playing in the pool, we taught him that he shouldn't touch the water at the onset.One afternoon, he didn't do as we told him and grabbed the hose before we could stop him. Was the water hot? Very!Though panicked (though ...

Sometimes the Packaging Makes a Difference

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

After attending my good friend Mac's wedding, I learned a hard lesson on tackiness. They sent out invitations saying they preferred to receive monetary gifts and I didn't give a thought as to how I would present my 'monetary gift'. Usually, when I attend my friends' weddings I go to ...

How Far Will You Go…?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

One of the main reasons why I hesitated before getting a nanny is the paranoia that I might get someone untrustworthy. I am a bit of a control freak and I want to at least have an idea of what goes on when I'm not around. So, as a ...

Parent Chat

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Have you ever heard how two parents hold a conversation? It's funny.I chatted with my hubby's high school classmate today and the conversation revolved around our kids and how proud we are of them. He has a 2-year-old daughter, which he kept saying will be the next big thing ...

Why Breadwinners Should Think About What-If’s

Friday, April 18th, 2008

As employees or self-employed individuals with families, we are prompted time and time again to face the what-ifs of life. What if something happens, how will my family live? Being a breadwinner to a family of three is hard enough, what more a family of say, twelve? I ...

Hello Baldy

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Due to the hot and humid climate in the Philippines, and because we didn't want much fuss over sweaty scalps and other hair issues, we decided that our baby should go bald. It actually pains me but the consensus among the hubby and relatives was for him to sport the ...

Beau-Coup Favors

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Merci beau coup! Je t'aime beau coup!I got attracted to this baby shower brand name initially because of its relation to my favorite language besides my native one and English. As you can see I keep their products at the left side of my blog and they help beautify stuff ...