Pretty Practical Mom

We,Filipinos are very superstitious, We strongly believe that following superstitions will brings us good luck all through out the year. One of the many customs we practice every New Year is the Food Tradition where we only prepare those Good Luck foods. Thus,Preparing one or all of these foods in our table is said to bring Good Luck in the coming year. Pansit- for long life. -Long Noodles signifies longevity however one should be careful not to break the noodles. source Biko-  (Sticky Rice Cake)-Good fortune will be sticking all through out the year to those who will serve this in New Year. source Round fruits - It is customary to have 13 fruits here in the Philippines.13 is considered lucky plus having round fruits resembles bounty and more money for the New Year. source Pork- It resembles Progress because Pork never moves backward while other's say that when pigs roots for food they push they're snouts forward. source Filipinos believe that pr...

Hello marzes,How was your Christmas? Ours was great! We spent it at home where only the three of us (Me,My husband and my daughter) celebrated it.We used to have Noche Buena at my Mother-In-Laws house but this year we decided to have a simple celebration at home. We had Carbonara,Leche Flan,Fruit Salad w/ melon =) and we ordered Pizza. (Our favorite "Domino's Pizza").We also had some fruits and bread.before Noche Buena we shared some of our foods to our relatives who lives nearby because we were very sure that we couldn't consume all the foods that we had. anyways,I will share a budget friendly carbonara sans parmesan cheese.lols. Ingredients: 1/2 any desired pasta 3/4 stick butter 1 can cream of mushroom 1 can evaporated milk 1 pouch all purpose cream 1 can mushroom 250 grams Bacon 250 grams Ham 1 clove gralic (minced) 1 onion (minced) Cheese (grated) 1 cup of chicken stock Procedures: Pasta: Put pasta in a boiling ...

It's a song from the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen,sung by Anna. (my daughter's favorite movie now) Do You Wanna Build A Snowman? 5-Year-Old Anna:   Elsa? (knocks)   Do you want to build a snowman? Come on let's go and play   I never see you anymore Come out the door,   It's like you've gone away   We used to be best buddies   And now we're not   I wish you would tell me why   Do you want to build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a Snowman   8-Year-Old Elsa:   Go away, Anna 5-Year-Old Anna :   Okay, bye 9-Year-Old Anna:   (knocks)  Do you want to build a snowman or ride our bike around the halls?   I think some company is overdue I've started talking to The pictures on the walls (Hang in there, Joan!)   It gets a little lonely,   All these empty rooms,   Just watching the hours tick by (tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock) 15-Yea...

Last Friday we celebrated our team's christmas party.We had a simple late dinner party at Shakeys.We had so much fun.We laugh and laugh until we cried.We were like clasping na our bellies and grasping air sa sobrang tawa at kame lang ata ang maingay sa Shakeys that night.I cracked a lot of jokes na bentang benta sa mga kateam ko hahaha! super laugh trip. The only thing that we didn't enjoy that night was the food and the service.Super tagal bago ma-serve at bago pa maserve andame pang inaalok ng waiter hayssss..also.I don't know if it's just me o talagang di lng masarap ang spag nila and their fried chickens were so tiny.I even joked pa nga if they're chickens were taking vitamins coz' they look malnourished sa liit. Black Forest Cake from Red Ribbon Anyways,What matters most was we had bellies full of laughter. I love Christmas parties.I have a lot to attend pa pero after christmas pa lols...Super excited ako sa mga ganyan. sayang nga lang ...

This poem made me tear up "To My Grown-Up Son" by Alice E. Chase My hands were busy through the day, I didn't have much time to play The little games you asked me to, I didn't have much time for you. I'd wash your clothes; I'd sew and cook, But when you'd bring your picture book And ask me, please, to share your fun, I'd say, "A little later, son." I'd tuck you in all safe at night, And hear your prayers, turn out the light, Then tiptoe softly to the door, I wish I'd stayed a minute more. For life is short, and years rush past, A little boy grows up so fast, No longer is he at your side, His precious secrets to confide. The picture books are put away, There are no children's games to play, No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear, That all belongs to yesteryear. My hands once busy, now lie still, The days are long and hard to fill, I wish I might go back and do, The little things you asked me to....

It's the most wonderful time of the year.Season of joy and giving but have you noticed? It's also the season for coughs and colds. =(  Last Saturday we went to Perpetual Hospital,We took our daughter to her pedia because She had been suffering from nasal congestion for almost a week.well not really suffering coz' she's still playful and talkative but I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to my daughter's health so off we went there.  We seldom visit Dra. C because my daughter hardly get sick.?I think the last time we visited Dra. was a year ago pa,same month December din,same reason..cough and colds. Blame it on the cold weather.It's during this time when we usually catch coughs and colds. Colds: The common children's cold (aka The sniffles) is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that usually last a week or two. Children's colds are caused by rhino viruses (there are many different types)- contagious viruses that can live in th...

I was in a hurry so I cooked a quick and easy meal before I head out for work today. You'll gonna love it coz aside from being a quick and easy meal It's super healthy too.You can actually skip the gym when you eat this.lols...chos lng maybe when you skip the rice too.so try na mga teh... Broccoli is one of my daughter's favorite vegetables.She can eat a small head of broccoli in one sitting.I always tell her to eat lots of veggies so she'll grow up smart and beautiful like mommy. choz! mukhang naniwala naman sya kaya more lafang sya lage ng broccoli.lolz Broccoli is a good source of fiber,Folic acid and vitamins A,C and K. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin B6 and protein. Ingredients:  1/4 chicken breast fillet (seasoned with salt and white pepper) 2 bunches of broccoli,(trim into bite size) 1 small can of mushroom 1 clove of garlic 1/2 cup of water 1 tbsp oyster sauce              Directions: ...

Oh My! How time flies! 9 days to go and It's Christmas time.Have you had your gifts ready? ME? Goodluck!haha,anyways Do you put gift tags on your gifts?Me yes..It looks nicer kase.It can accentuate any gifts however gift tags are a bit pricey narin this time so some just opts on writing the "to" and "from" using markers or pen on their gifts. Well not anymore.I chose to print out some cute gift tags I'd found from the net.These are free and I'm gonna share it with you guys. Paper Crave Fanciful Twist Living Locurto Martha Stewart P icklebums Creature Comforts Babalisme Sew Mama Sew Lolly chops Craft Jr Domestifluff Why buy gift tags when you can print and customize them? Here are some free printable Christmas Gift tags perfect for this Holiday. Visit this blog ( Too Much Time ) for more christmas tags printables.