I did something healthy today. It absolutely didn’t have anything to do with whole wheat grains, yogurt or working out at the gym. I took a walk. It was one of those long, dig-in-your-heels kind of walks. I was alone, relishing in the moment, feeling the breeze kiss my cheeks as I listened to the…
Yearly Archives: 2012
Holidays and long weekends
When I was working, the only time that I get to enjoy the holidays or long weekends was when my birthday falls on a Saturday because that means I’ve got two days off (Saturday and Sunday). I also enjoy the Holy Week because the company is off for a couple of days to observe the…
Energy-saving tips
Weather experts have yet to declare that summer is officially over despite the rain showers that we experienced every afternoon. And while it’s still summer in this part of the world, here are some budget-wise tips for the housewives to make the most of summer. 1. Instead of using dryer, hang the clothes outside to…
Cars for an Ever-Increasing Family
As our family grows, we want a car that can grow with them. Plenty of seating, large storage capacity, room for pets and safe child seat fittings are all priorities. Many larger cars have deceptively little room when it comes to storage. Saloon vehicles my look bigger from the outside, but as a general rule…
Hiking in the Lake District
There are many reasons why the Lake District is popular with tourists far and wide, and one of those is the sizeable amount of great walking routes. Blessed with towering mountains, steep valleys and shimmering lakes, the views alone make trekking around this part of Cumbria well worth doing. However, when faced with so much…
Marriott Manila Mother’s Day Promo
If there’s one person that has a penchant for delicious, gourmet meal, that’s mom. For someone who cooks up a meticulous meal for the family, it’s no wonder why she has discerning taste buds. With this, there’s surely no other venue where she can indulge and celebrate her love for good food other than Marriott…
Retirement
Hubby is looking forward to his retirement four years from now. After working for 30 straight years, more than half of it dedicated to our family, it’s only fitting to celebrate the important event in my partner’s life. We still have fours year to wait, but the kids and I are thinking of something to…