Wifely Steps

Electroman! How do you recharge yourself during a workday? I have a snack box on my office shelf. It’s a little plastic container that contains chewy candies, different kinds of chocolate, gum, a small pack of cereal, and just this morning, three pieces of fruit bread. It’s my go-to box for energy. True, the sugar [...]

When I was still in school, I’d prepare my clothes the night before to save on time the following morning. After all, wouldn’t it be better to take in a couple more minutes of snooze time in place of the minutes  having to decide what to wear? So by the closet door hung my uniform, [...]

Have you completed your Christmas shopping yet? Or should the question be: have you started Christmas shopping yet? I haven’t. I’m already feeling the panic settle in. My husband has generously offered to do the shopping for me. I really appreciate it, but I want to feel that Christmas shopping rush! Ah well, we shall [...]

Who says a kitchen timer is just for the kitchen? Here’s a list of seven things you can use that kitchen timer for… outside the kitchen! Image credit: tom1 1. Declutter your home. Cleaning a room can get overwhelming. Set aside 15 minutes a day to clean a room. You don’t overexert yourself but still [...]

Ants are fierce where I live, and they sure love my honey. So I put my bottle of honey in a little water bath. The water keeps the ants away and there’s more honey for me! It’s simple and effective. Good thing there aren’t any bees. I wouldn’t know how to deal with that! Honey [...]

This is Part 3 of my interview with Jay David, a.k.a. popular blogger Batjay. In Part 1 of our interview, Batjay wrote his 12-year-old self a letter. In Part 2, he talked about health, laughter and adobo. In this part of the interview, he shares his thoughts on books to be kept forever, marriage and [...]

Many years ago, I got into a car accident. I kept mum about it because I didn’t want to create havoc, especially at home. I wasn’t badly hurt after all, but I was traumatized. More than that, I was embarrassed. My friend, who had a little too much to drink, got behind the wheel. I, [...]

When was the last time you decluttered your cupboard or your pantry? If you’re one of those who regularly check expiration dates or have a FIFO method with your goods (first in, first out), good for you! But if you just haphazardly shove items into the cupboard and forget about them later on like me, [...]

A month ago, I asked my Plurk buddies, “What song would you like to slow-dance to with your special someone?” Their answers will make you go “awww.” “All My Life” “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin “You to Me Are Everything” “At Last” by Etta James “When You Know” by Shawn Colvin “Kapag Sinabi Ko Sa [...]

One of the little struggles that can end up as a huge frustration is finding where a roll of tape begins. Oh yeah. Tape dispensers are one of the best inventions, but I don’t have one for every roll of tape I have at home. Here’s a little trick I learned from my Aunt. Use [...]