May 15, 2011

Poquito Mas


We went to Paseo de Sta Rosa yesterday to look for a restaurant where we could eat our lunch, we are really hungry that time so when we saw this poster, we immediately went inside to check the food.


Poquito Mas restaurant ambiance is not really inviting but since we are hungry, we took a chance. We are not expecting that we will enjoy their Splatino buffet (Spanish, Latino, and Filipino) but we're really satisfied. P299 eat all you can is really worth it. 

They serve soup, salad, dessert, fish, chicken, pork, vegetables, pasta, and others. I am too shy to take pictures on their buffet table so I only have limited picture of the food. I love their pork caldereta, rosemary chicken, roast porkloin and palitaw. The service staffs are all friendly and nice.


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May 14, 2011

Cardholder



I’ve got this from hubby; it is a cardholder that you can use to store your calling cards, atm, credit cards or memberships cards. It can hold up to six cards, so if you have limited card slots on your wallet, this is a better alternative for storing your cards.





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I love Eng Bee Tin

Another pasalubong from my hubby, hopia mongo and ube from Eng Bee Tin. I really love their hopia especially the hopia mongo, the filling is not too sweet. This is the only hopia that I eat, too bad, they only have limited store.

Eng Bee Tin
650 Ongpin St. Cor. Nueva Street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines
Masagana Citimall, GL-8, 2410-2432 Taft Avenue Near Corner Libertad Street Pasay City
Masagana Superstore, TM. Kalaw Street Metro Manila
518 Quintin Paredes Street near Binondo Church Metro Manila
B-1 & B-3 Agora Mall, San Juan Manila
Level 2, Walter Mart Center, Chino Roces cor. A. Arnaiz ST. Makati
284 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Quezon City
G41-42 Ground flr, Victory Central Mall, Monumento, Caloocan City
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May 11, 2011

Danish Butter Cookies and Currant Cookies

Hubby gave us this butter cookie last night. He got this as a prize from his team building. I love the taste of the butter cookie because it is not too sweet. I wonder where I can buy this “Wonderful Copenhagen” Danish butter cookies.



Update: May 28, 2011

Hubby is back from his Shanghai trip and I am so happy that he brought me a box of cookie. I thought it was a butter cookie but I was wrong. Kjeldsens currant cookie is a little bit sweet with different texture but I still love it except for the currant because I do not like dried grape. Perfect match for hot chocolate drink or coffee. Another favorite from Denmark.
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May 05, 2011

Cebu's Ayer Lechon

Every time my hubby will go Cebu, I only have one request; do not forget my pasalubong and he knows already that I want Cebu’s lechon. He was not able to buy CNT lechon so he opted to Cebu’s Ayer Lechon.  This was supposed to be our dinner but because of the “delayed” of PAL, it became a midnight snack. I really woke up just to eat this lechon. 

I always love Cebu’s lechon because it is flavorful, tastier and cheaper compared to Manila’s lechon. No need for liver sauce or any condiments for their lechon. 

P375 for 3/4 kilo


It may not look good in the picture but believe me, it is yummy! Hindi na nga lang malutong yung skin, makunat na. Two months ago my husband bought two kilos of CNT lechon and it took us 3 days to eat it but now, after 12 hours, no more Cebu’ Ayer Lechon (3/4 kilo).

 Edited this post because of this. 

 Read: Cebu's Lechon

 Update July 2017

 My husband went back to Cebu last week and I told him to buy lechon. He always buys lechon at CnT since the branch is just near in Marriott Hotel. But he was running late to the airport so he bought lechon at Cebu's Ayer Lechon at Mactan International Airport. You have two options at the airport, either Zubuchon or Cebu's Ayer Lechon. The latter is cheaper at P375 per 1/2 kilo. 

Update April 2023 
It’s been a while since we went to Cebu and as expected, our Cebu trip is not complete without buying lechon. Since we did not go out and only stayed at Sheraton Mactan, sa airport lang kami bumili ng pasalubong. 
We saw the kiosk of Cebu's Ayer Lechon at the entrance of the airport so we bought 1 kilo for PHP950. The box has instructions na, I remembered when I first bought this makunat yung balat but last year I used our air fryer to reheat it, and voila, hindi na siya makunat.
2-Easy Reheating Steps of Ayers Lechon 
1. Defrost in the microwave oven. 
2. Use an air fryer, convection oven, or oven toaster. Preheat for 5 mins at 180C. Wrap the meat with aluminum foil and place it in the fryer/oven for 16mins. In another sheet of foil, place the lechon skin and put it in the fryer/oven in the remaining 8 mins of cooking time. Then serve. 
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Asian Hospital E.R. Experience



Last week when my son was not feeling well, we immediately brought him to Asian Hospital without eating our dinner. We stayed there for more than two hours waiting for his stool sample but we did not get any so finally they decided to give us stool collector just in case my son’s poop, we can go to nearest hospital to have it check.
I am used to their E.R. facilities and services but this is my first time to see their room for infants and children. The room has a television to entertain the patient.






If I did not panic, my damage will be P500 for pedia check up and not P1500+ for E.R. check up.

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April 28, 2011

What is Flu and How to Treat Flu?

We cannot deny that it is very common for us to check our child’s temperature by touching his forehead and neck just to see if he has a fever or not, this what we did last Tuesday at 3AM because we are having a hard time checking my son’s temperature. So, we gave him paracetamol for his fever. The only time that we can check his temperature is when he is sleeping; his temperature ranges from 99.8 to 100.1 Fahrenheit.
He was able to go to school for the last two days because he looks so fine and active. But yesterday, I am starting to get worried because I feel that my son is not ok because he is not very active, he always wants me to carry him and he keeps on hugging me. Though I cannot check his body temperature again, I know that he has a fever, aside from that; he also has watery eyes, loose bowels, runny nose and sometimes he coughs. When he vomited last night we decided to bring my son in E.R.



As expected, the nurse is also having a hard time checking my son’s temperature though he is using an ear thermometer, temperature is 38.9 degree Celsius. My son is not really cooperating during his check up so I am not really sure if the diagnosis is accurate, the E.R. doctor was not able to check my son’s ear and mouth. There was no stool sample after two hours so the E.R. doctor said that is flu. Now, my son has flu when he had his flu vaccine last April 16, 2011. (Not good). We were told to give him paracetamol every four hours for fever and Probiotics once a day for 3 days. Nurse gave us stool collector so just in case my son’s poops.
I was reading the instructions sheet and this I have found out about flu. 

 Flu 

 is very common in children and it is considered as a viral illness. The germs can be passed from one person to another from a cough and sneeze spray. Antibiotics will not help and there is no medicine that can cure flu because it will go away on its own. It may last for one to two weeks.
Symptoms of flu 

 are chills, fever, sneezing, stuffy or a runny nose, watery eyes, decreased appetite, headache, decreased activity, muscle aches, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and rashes.
How to treat?

 The child should not get dehydrated by giving him plenty of clear liquids. Do not force them to eat solid food, if they don’t want to. Use cool mist vaporizers not hot steam vaporizers if the child has a stuffy nose, cough or a sore throat. Give paracetamol for pain or fever. Give your child plenty of rests.
Return to E.R. or call your child’s doctor if the child’s breathing seems heavy, dehydrated, no tears when he cries, no urine for six hours, he acts tired and will not play, looks like he lost weight, looks or acts sicker, very sleepy or irritable and if fever lasts for more than 4 to 5 days. If he develops news symptoms like stiff neck, rashes, nose bleeding, gum bleeding or pains.
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April 24, 2011

Day Trip in Liliw Laguna

After visiting our grandmother in Victoria, Laguna, we decided to go to Liliw, Laguna. It’s been two years since the last time I went to Liliw. On our way to Liliw, we passed by this house and post. I am not sure who owns this house.

“Sa pook na ito ng Maimpis binaril ng mga kawal ng Pamahalaang Kastila si Emilio Jacinto noong Pebrero 1898 kaugnay ng Himagsikan ng Pilipinas noong 1896-1898”

This is the famous red church in Liliw, founded in 1605, the St. John the Baptist Parish. The church is big and beautiful and you can see that they really preserved and maintained their church. There is a museum inside the church but unfortunately it was closed that time.



There is St. Bonaventure Candle Corner, P5 per candle. There are different candles that you can choose from and each candle has its own symbol.


Of course our trip will not be complete if we will not visit the “tsinelas stores”. It is walking distance from the church so you will not miss it. There are several stores that you can visit and you can buy slippers, sandals, shoes, hats, bags and others. You can still haggle for the price but some stores like Badong who does not give discount. Below are the things that I have bought from my trip.



Do not forget to visit the famous pizza and pasta restaurant “Arabela”, walking distance also from the “footwear store”. 

On April 26-May 1, 2011, they will celebrate Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival.

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Good Friday

Since 2008, we always visit Caleruega during Holy Week and this time we add Pink Sisters’ Convent. On our way to Pink Sister, we passed Angels’ Hills. After eight years, I am back to this place, where we had our retreat during college days. It was founded in 1999.
Then we went to Pink Sisters Convent where you can say your prayer and drop your petition and donations. There is a corner where you can get paper and envelope, write your petition and drop it.


The last stop is Caleruega, there is an entrance fee of P30 per person but since it is Good Friday, there is no entrance fee. You will never get tired of this place because you can really unwind and relax here.


Angels’ Hills
017 Maitim 2nd East, Tagaytay City 4120
(63-46) 413-2501
(63-46) 413-2502
ahrfc99@yahoo.com

Pink Sisters’ ConventBrent Road, Tagaytay City
(046) 442-3856, (046) 442-5203

Caleruega Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
(0921) 270-9890, (0921) 830-4226

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April 19, 2011

How to Budget your Money

Budgeting is not easy, it is a skill that every moms should learn so we won't live from paycheck to paycheck. Here are the tips that Edwin De Guzman shared during our BMW (Beauty, Money and Wellness) seminar. It is all about Budgeting. 

1. Get the whole picture. 

 2. Record the whole picture – you need to record all unexpected expenses, annual or quarterly expenses, monthly expenses, weekly expenses and discretionary expenses. 

 Unexpected expenses – home repair and maintenance and medical bills 
Annual or Quarterly expenses – Homeowner’s Association Dues, license renewals, insurance and property tax. 
Monthly expenses – bank loans, credit card payments, rents, utilities, internet connections, cables, and others. 
Weekly expenses – groceries, personal care, child support and transportation.
Discretionary expenses – books, magazines, entertainment, dining, vacation, travels and membership fees. 

 3. Compute your monthly expenses. 

 4. If expenses are over the income, you need to adjust your budget. 

 5. Review your budget worksheet. Spot any errors and make necessary adjustments and re-total. 

 6. If the expenses are still over the income, make new sources of income. 

“Do not wait for opportunities, you create opportunities” 

 7. Always keep a savings balance for a rainy day. Ideal amount is equivalent to six months of your net income. 

 8. Tithe or give back to God at least 10% of your income.
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Beauty, Money and Wellness

BMW (Beauty, Money, and Wellness) is one of the PsorPhil projects to help psoriasis patients in restoring their sense of wholeness and well-being by giving and pampering them with information through workshops and lectures such as beauty, money, and wellness management that will improve psoriasis patients self-sufficiency.
This is my first time joining BMW and it was held in Morong Star Beach Resort and Hotel last April 16, 2011. There are so many participants from different PsorClub in the Philippines such as RITM, AHMC, JRRMMC, SLMC, EAMC, SCF, OM, MMC, UERMMC, PGH, USTH, and PsorPhil members on Facebook.


It is a whole day activity for everybody. There is Beauty Talk, Money Talk, Motivational Talk, Livelihood Trainings and Demos and Meditation.  
Beauty talk by Marj Platilla and Dra. Maf 
Money talk by Edwin De Guzman
Motivational Talk by John Brian Diamante
Salad Making by Chef Arjun Binalla
Livelihood Training and Demos are Soap Making, Jewelry Making, and Loading Business.
Meditation by Kathy Tan  

There are also raffles and freebies for everybody. Too bad for me, I did not win in the raffle. I paid P325 only, thank you to all the sponsors, moderators, and Psorphil officers for making this trip possible.


 
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April 17, 2011

Morong Star Beach Resort and Hotel

I was able to go to Morong Star Beach Resort yesterday because I joined the B.M.W. Summer Retreat of Psorphil. Travel time from Alabang to Morong, Bataan is four hours so it is really far. The place is big and spacious so it can really accommodate retreats, conventions, company outings, team buildings, and others.

The food and drinks are just ok; there is nothing to rave about. The service is just ok. 

 The resort offers both beach and swimming pool. There is Adventure Park, playground, zip line, fun cart, and live band. The resort offers different amenities like basketball, volleyball, darts, billiards, chess and table tennis. 

 The rates are affordable whether for a day tour or an overnight stay. The rooms are also big but the aircon was not able to cool the whole room, so it is really hot.








Food in Morong Star Beach Reosrt and Hotel

If you live in Bataan, this can be one of your choices but for me who lives in the South area, I rather go to Laiya, Batangas.
Morong Star Beach Resort and Hotel
Panibatuhan, Morong, Bataan, Philippines
Tel.nos: +63 634-6216
Fax: +63 635-0307
Email: info@morongstarbeach.com
http://www.morongstarbeach.com
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April 12, 2011

Advantages and Disadvantages of Stay At Home Mom

Choosing to be a full-time mom is one of the hardest decision that every woman face. We have to admit that women today is very different, they no longer want to be a full-time mom because they also have their own dream and career. For them, having a child is a not a good reason to quit a job.

But there are also women who are willing to sacrifice their own career and dream just to be with their child, 24/7. For me, each woman has their own reasons and there are no right and wrong decisions, whether you choose to be a full-time mom or working mom.

Here is my list of advantages and disadvantages of stay at home mom, you are free to add and share your own list.



Advantages

1. I no longer need to file vacation leave or sick leave if I want to travel or if I am sick.
2. I can witness every milestone and development of my child.
3. I am always present whenever and wherever he needs me.
4. I have quantity and quality time with my husband and my child.
5. No need to hire helper or nanny.
6. I have more time to read books, to surf the net, to finish my son’s photo album, to cook, to bake and other stuff that I was not able to do when I was still working because of limited time.
7. I have flexible time.

Disadvantages

1. No more salary, bonuses and allowances.
2. I have to give up the corporate world and shift my career as a full time mom. No more promotion.
3. Less social gatherings. No more teambuilding, company outing and Christmas party.
4. Less chance to meet new people 
5. You will hear some nasty and tactless comments.
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