Wifely Steps

Tweet Serendipity. This is defined as “making fortunate discoveries by accident.” November’s topic for Blogkadahan was on this beautiful word (and it’s my favorite word too!). This is my entry. And ooh trivia. Wanna know where the word serendipity came from? Check this out. Caldereta. Coming from my entry for Lasang Pinoy 4, my Mom [...]

Tweet Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body. – Oliver Wendell Holmes I came across this awesome music site called Pandora. In the text box that appears on their main site, just [...]

Tweet This is my entry to this month’s Lasang Pinoy hosted by Minnette! When I was a kid (and way into my adulthood), I looked forward to Sunday lunches with my grandparents. Wowo, my grandpa, cooked either delicious pancit with tofu and his special sauce or his famous beef caldereta. I found it hard to [...]

Tweet As of today, H and I have been married for two and a half years. How apt that it’s Thanksgiving too! And so for this entry, I’ll combine both celebrations and write my marriage gratitude list. So here are 10 things I am thankful for: Waking up to H’s laughter. He gets up earlier [...]

Tweet Before you go “WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?,” let me tell you that this tastes better than it looks. I promise! Beat a couple of eggs in a bowl. Mix in a little bit of salt. If you like your eggs fluffy, mix in some milk. Now in a pre-heated pan, pour in your [...]

Tweet Riding round and round the city, this is one of those times I was really glad I had my camera with me! Tweet

Tweet There’s a bakeshop called Tulips near my grandparents’ place. When we were kids, my sisters and I loved their Egg Pie, Pineapple Pie, hot Pan de Sal and Kababayan. We also indulged in Pan de Coco and that bread in the picture with the red filling (is it really called Pan de Regla?). Upon [...]

Tweet My Yes, No and Maybe Piles I love watching Oprah and I get great tips from that show. Last week, they gave tips on how to clean up your closet. I just have to share them with you! I tried the tips out and my closet is cleaner than ever. This isn’t exactly what [...]

Tweet Feel like eavesdropping? Check out Overheard in New York: The Voice of the City and Overheard in the Office. Be ready to laugh! This, this, this and this cracked me up. Can computers make life easier? Well, Lifehacker can! Lifehacker recommends web sites, programs, tips, tools and downloads that help make everyday living more [...]

Tweet “Sunday is Family Day.” That’s how I grew up. Even during my gimmick years (twas a long time ago), I’d stay home while my barkada frolicked in the beach or stayed out late at bars. The few times I’d go with them there was always a gnawing feeling in my stomach. I liked spending [...]