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Review: Inabel Baby Blanket from Celestina and Company

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(Note: This post was done last year over at CrashTestMommies.Com (we are unfortunately closing the blog because we don't have time to update it. So I'm transferring all my posts here on Manilamommy.com.So I'm transferring all my posts here for now until we CTMommies decide on what to do next) Inabel or Abel Iloko is a kind of fabric that is handwoven on large antique wooden looms via a weaving process calledAbel, by the women of Ilocos. I have been gifting Inabel tea towels and table linens … [Continue reading]

3 Ingredient Salad: French Beans + Gourmet Tuyo + Balsamic Vinegar

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  This is my ultimate favorite salad ever! This is a recipe of my Tita Merly who generously shared this recipe to my mom. I  can finish a whole plate of this dish just by myself. I'm not sure if this is healthy given the generous servings of tuyo but it does have veggies and according to this article, balsamic vinegar helps in weight loss, improves blood circulation and immunity, regulates blood sugar and it aids in digestion. So... pwede bang inumin ang balsamic vinegar kung ganon? … [Continue reading]

Because You Know Noah

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David to my brother: Does Z (his baby) have Down Syndrome? Brother : No she doesn't, she's just a regular baby David: Noah has Down syndrome and he will have Down syndrome forever Brother: What does that mean? David: It means he needs to go to lots of therapy and work very hard Brother: That's why you also need to be there for him. Will you be there for him? David: Yes David: You know what, I thank God that He gave Noah such a cute smile. I love … [Continue reading]

Holy Moly

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The only plan we made for this Holy Week is that we'll stay home and enjoy the 4 day weekend. Well "enjoy" was replaced with recovery. Dan was in David's words "stuck in bed" Wednesday night and the whole Thursday because of flu-like symptoms. Thankfully he got better on Friday. Friday morning though David was hot and his temp was 37.9. He drank Tempra which brought the fever down though as I write this now David's temperature has shot up to 39.3 again. Tempra is keeping it at just 38 so Dan and … [Continue reading]

Oooh Monday

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As much as I hate cliches, Monday always brings with it a certain heaviness that I can't seem to shake off. Even if the weekend was productive and restful, whenever Monday rolls in I feel bleeeech. Do you feel that way too? I would love to hear from those who embrace a new week with enthusiasm as I really need help in brushing off the Monday blues. For now, I console myself with powerful positive rah-rah-rah quotes. Fight!!! Plot Twist!!! Happy(?!) Monday everyone :) … [Continue reading]