DW has been bitten one too many times by ants and they always leave red and itchy marks on his face and legs. They go away after a while but I've always been worried about not putting anything on them for the meantime. I've rubbed alcohol on the marks to soothe the itchiness but I really feel that it's still too harsh for baby's young skin. For the past two weeks, we've been using VMV's Mom & Baby Grandma Minnie's The Big Brave Boo-Boo Balm (whew that was a mouthful) on DW's boo-boos. I … [Continue reading]
Fool Proof Banana Raisin Pancakes
Last weekend, I made pancakes.....and I survived!! As much as I love to learn how to cook, any attempts at doing so have made me into a pariah of sorts in our kitchen. Consider the time I volunteered to help cook Sinigang na Baboy (Pork in Sour Broth). I was put in charge of the kangkong (water spinach) and what I ended up with were stalks because I stripped the leaves and threw them away. I don't know why I did it. I do have common sense though, just don't put me in the kitchen. Anyway, I … [Continue reading]
A Mom’s Love Story
The best conversations with mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks. ~Carrie Latet Meet Nella Cordelia. Meet Kelle, Nella's mom. This is Nella's birth story I read this and held back tears (I was in the office) but I was rooting for Kelle and Nella all throughout. There is so much truth in Kelle's (Nella's mom) story. The hesitation, the doubt and then the love that comes after discovering that you and your child are one and the same. The amazing pictures are … [Continue reading]
Free Valentines Cards and Coloring Pages
Over at Ohdeedoh (one of my most favorite blogs ever) is a list of free downloadable printable Valentines day cards and projects that you can do yourself or with your kiddos. Ohdeedoh also links to thelongthread which has an awesome list of things to print and color with in time for Valentines. I may just download some and surprise the hubby...OR NOT (he reads this blog by the way :P) The lyrical cards below are calling my name, it's so us! Here are just some of my favorites: Colorful … [Continue reading]
Mommy Pages Givaway Winners!!
Congratulations to the following mommies who won our mommy pages promo and thank you so much to everyone else who joined! To the first 10 mommies below, please email me via manilamommy[at]gmail[dot]com your addresses as your mommy pages will be sent to you via lbc. Thanks again everyone. The comments are great and super helpful :D See you online everyone! Cheers, … [Continue reading]
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