When I got pregnant I was so asking every mommy friend of mine to give me a baby checklist. Most friends were clueless – but some were very organized and sent me a list. I’ve read all of them and I loved them so much. They helped me! So when I had a friend who…
Author: Didi
Giveaway: OWL Coffee
I’m sharing with you the loot that I won from Animetric’s OWL Coffee giveaway! Yes, I am very generous that way. I like sharing what I get! Don’t you agree? I want to share because I believe in the product. Their products are really good! Since receiving the prizes yesterday, I have tried each variant…
The search is on – For a Pre-School
Time flies. It seems like it was yesterday that I gave birth to Kailee. I still remember every detail. Sigh. Fast forward to now – Kailee is now three – 3! Can you believe it? I can’t! But I need to – because obviously, she’s really three years old! For a while now, actually since…
My FRIENDS Tribute
I have loved this show ever since I first saw it on cable. In a foreign channel to be exact, I think it was a Taiwan channel. I remember that I was in 2nd year in HS when I first caught a glimpse of it, and by chance – I mentioned it to a classmate…
Yaya Diaries: Guidelines for Yaya Interviews
You can read more about my Yaya Diaries at THIS link. I’m sharing with you guys the guidelines that I have made in interviewing yayas. This is not a foolproof way, but just a guide. When I was looking for a yaya, I didn’t have this, I made this up to help out friends. I…
Vanilla Mint Spa
I’m a very loyal nail spa client. Proof? I was a very regular client of CANS (California Nail and Spa) in Greenhills. I was their loyal client for I think 7 years? It has been that long, I was so sad that they closed down. When they did – I followed my ‘favorite’ manicurista, a…
Yaya Diaries: Yaya Ritchie
A month before my SIL gave birth, she found a yaya. Since she didn’t need her yet – she lent her to me to be ‘trained’. And so I interviewed Yaya Ritchie when she got to my house. I always interview to scare, haha! Bad, right? But I do that so that my helpers know…
Cooking Quest: Arroz Caldo ala Didi’s mom
I have been wanting to cook Arroz Caldo for years, but was too scared to do so. I honestly had no idea how to cook lugaw/congee. I just know that a shortcut would be to put uncooked rice in a small container, put water and freeze it. The frozen uncooked rice makes it easier for…