Wifely Steps

Whether it’s a line from a song, words from a guru or a dialogue from a movie, memorable quotes can help ease whatever you’re feeling. If it’s to boost your already happy day, there’s a quotable quote for that. If you need encouragement as self-doubt engulfs you, there’s a quote for that too. What follows [...]

E is for Entertainment. E is for Education. E is for Eating. Whoever first thought of making alphabet-themed food is genius. Mommies everywhere are super grateful to you, oh wise letter-loving one. This Mommy in particular is extremely relieved such lettered food exists. It makes eating more enjoyable for the picky eater of a toddler. [...]

Nuffnang Philippines has chosen this Wifely Steps blogger to be its Featured Blogger for the Month of June. I am super honored. Thank you Nuffnang Philippines! Nuffnang is Asia-Pacific’s first and leading blog advertising community. I’ve met some of the Nuffnangers from the Philippine office and they’re one dynamic and enthusiastic bunch! I’m proud to [...]

White chocolate isn’t one of my favorite things in the world, but this cake just made me rethink that. This White Forest Cake from Red Ribbon was my sister’s special request for her birthday. I’ve tried Black Forest — that’s a delicious classic. I’ve heard of White Forest too but haven’t tried it as I’ve [...]

He worked late a lot. I wrote him notes to ask for textbook money, put the note on his bedroom desk and went to bed. The next morning there’d be an “OK” beside my request and the required school money under the note. This was how we communicated through most of my schooling life — [...]

This post was first published on philstar.com’s Unblogged. I’m sharing it here in my blog for my Wifely Steps family. This is for all the work-at-home and stay-at-home Moms who feel they’re misunderstood. Cheers! We were having a quiet lunch and I was complaining to my friend how I didn’t have time for myself anymore. [...]

Re-reading “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum is stirring up a lot of memories. Mr. Fulghum shares some awesome advice such as “Play fair.” “Take a nap every afternoon.” “Wonder.” “Share everything.” Solid tips, right? I don’t think that all I need to know in life I learned [...]

Okay, correction. Look what I put in the laundry basket. He wanted to get in! After squatting on the bottom of the hamper, he got settled with one of his favorite books. Just another moment to be cherished in Toddlerville.

You say “Mongol” and I say “#2!” Mongol pencil #2 is my all-time favorite writing instrument. The crisp sound of a freshly sharpened #2 on paper is blissfully cathartic. That and the brand carries a lot of nostalgia for me. Every time I see the yellow-orange pencils I’m reminded of the days when my family [...]

Are you a popcorn lover? If yes, keep reading. If no, keep reading as this may convert you. I’m a big popcorn fan and really enjoyed this snack: triangle-shaped popcorn! Well, they’re popcorn chips in triangle form. Cool huh? These popped corn chips from Popcorners are so delicious! First bite, you immediately taste the popcorn. [...]