What is a takoyaki? According to Wikipedia, "Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special takoyaki pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion.Takoyaki are brushed with takoyaki sauce, a sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise. The takoyaki is then sprinkled with green laver (aonori) and shavings of dried bonito (katsuobushi).I've tasted a lot of takoyakis ... [ Read More ]
4 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Family To Ayala Triangle
Last Sunday, a few of my college block mates and I (with families) had a mini reunion. We decided to have lunch in Kanin Club in Ayala Triangle. Sunday is the recommended day to go here since there's no work from most of the offices surrounding the park. If you're going to have lunch there during weekdays, be sure to arrive early or else you'll surely wait to be seated especially in known restaurants. Ayala Triangle in Makati Here are reasons why you should bring your family (especially your ... [ Read More ]
Art Attack: Paper Plate Art
One Sunday morning, Kelsea and I were reminiscing her Kindermusik summer class she attended two years ago. They had an activity wherein they made colorful fishes made of a small paper plate and cut-outs of colorful art paper. We decided to do it again so I prepared the following materials: Paper plate (big or small) Art paper, construction paper Scissors Glue Pencil or pen (for outlining) I already cut a pie-shape from the paper plate to let her attach it as the fish's tail. It was supposed to ... [ Read More ]
2012 BDJ Fair
I’m super excited for the 2012 BDJ Fair at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14! :) Just a couple more days and I’ll see you all the Fair! The 2012 BDJ Fair is open to everyone! :) Drop by and visit the different partner booths, and get the newest editions of the Belle de Jour Power Planner, Navi: Your Life Navigator and the FMN Notebooks at 20% off! Their newest planner, everything is possible, will also be released at 20% off! Enjoy the various fun activities from our various brand ... [ Read More ]
Outreach Program: Dental Mission
I recently joined a professional and internationally-known organization called Kiwanis. I, together with my friend and Avida manager Ate L, were invited by one of my Avida prospect clients to join their club. Our business meeting became a door to a more fulfilling life..."Serving the Children of the World". The club president of our chapter and his dentist wife planned our first outreach program by giving dental services (such as tooth extraction) to the community of San Marino City in ... [ Read More ]
Cut and Glue for Three-Year-Olds
This is a long overdue post but sharing it to all especially those with three-year-old kids :) ... [ Read More ]
Let’s Fight Dengue!
Dengue is now one of the most scariest sickness nowadays especially in children. Know about dengue and its signs and symptoms here. Gone were the days when a fever is caused by a flu virus, "pagngingipin" (baby tooth erupting), or "lagnat laki" and the like. A slight fever on the second day must not be ignored but checked at once. I have a 12-year-old cousin who had dengue last month (she was able to recover without blood transfusion, thank God) and a cousin in the province whose 10-month-old ... [ Read More ]
Haircut at Kid’s Hair Salon
I can still remember Kelsea's first haircut in Kid's Hair Salon in SM Southmall when she turned one year old a few years ago. She cried a lot causing her to vomit on the car where kids sit while having their hair cut. But after that first experience, the next ones went smoothly.It's time for her to have a haircut again showing much excitement in riding the car in the salon. It is advisable that hair should have a trim every 2-3 months to grow a healthy hair but we're not following this since ... [ Read More ]
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