Thanks to the girls, I'm loving Taylor Swift these days. Check it out featuring another favorite artist - Ed Sheeran.
Lovely song, isn't it?
Have a lovely Sunday, everyone! (*wink*)
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Lovely song, isn't it?
Have a lovely Sunday, everyone! (*wink*)
Guys, check this out - get half off any Frappuccino with Starbucks Happy Hour this May 1-10, 2014 between 3-5 pm!
I better visit a Starbucks branch soon! ♥
For busy Mommies & Daddies, don't have time to do exercises during the day? Check this article out. It might be helpful.
How to Make Time for Exercise
By kimfitness
In a world with business meetings, conference calls, school plays, family outings, and an inbox with never-ending e-mails, it’s no wonder people find it difficult to make time to exercise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week and two days of muscle-strengthening activity. That is equivalent to approximately 20 minutes per day. But according to the American College of Sports Medicine, less than two-thirds of adults in the United States get the recommended minimum amount of exercise. If you are guilty of skimping on exercise, try some of these tips to incorporate fitness into your daily routine.
- Make Exercise Time Flexible: Split up your workout time to better fit your schedule. If you can only exercise 10 minutes per day during the week, that’s okay. Leave the longer workouts for the weekend to make up for lost time.
- Add Workouts To Your Calendar: You should plan your workout for the day just like you map out your work day with business or family events. This allows you to prepare mentally and physically to start and complete the workout of your choice.
- Have a Plan B: Prepare for unexpected circumstances by having exercise alternatives available just in case you can’t make your fitness class, the weather forces you to skip your run, the gym closes or whatever the case may be. A home workout that requires no equipment or jogging in place are some examples.
- Change Your Way of Thinking: Exercise is no longer an extracurricular activity. With obesity rates continuously rising and chronic diseases at an all-time high, exercise is an investment likened to a retirement account. Think of it as a security blanket that enhances your life now and in the future. Just like you must eat, sleep, and breathe… you must exercise.
- Do What You Enjoy: Let’s face it, running or lifting weights for hours at a time is not fun for everyone. Don’t force yourself to do workouts that you hate. This almost guarantees that you won’t stick with the program. Instead, pick an activity that you love and find ways to make it physically challenging. You can dance, play a group sport, walk the dog or even play with the kids if you’d like.
It is so easy to go an entire day without giving much attention to exercise. With these small modifications on how you view exercise, staying active can be a breeze. Live a longer, healthier life and enjoy the benefits of all of your hard work. Whatever you do, keep it moving.
For the rest of the article, click here.
One weekday night, I was craving for another bowl of ramen so when we saw Kichitora Tokyo, we tried it immediately.
I'm glad we did because it is now our favorite ramen. It was not too salty but still very tasty. Not too mention, healthy too!
I got a bowl of ramen ...
... while Hubby got his favorite katsudon.
Y.U.M.!
What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Powell
- Shatter Me Series by Taheri Mafi. Love this!
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Ikaw Lamang
- World War Z
- Life of Pi
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- FIL's birthday
- We celebrated SUMMER this month!
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I'm thankful that this month, inspite of having so many activities, I was strong and healthy.
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Celebrated FIL's birthday
- We went to Mind Museum for playdate with friends
- The girls had fun at their CCA cooking class
- Went to EK to celebrate my sister's family day at work
- Went to Bicol to spend the Holy Week
- Went to Tagaytay for a quick getaway and bonding with friends
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Green Pastures for FIL's birthday
- Burger Project
- Max's Restaurant
- DJC Halo-halo. Y.U.M.!
- Diamond Hotel for a quick seminar
- Rose & Grace Bulalo, Sta. Rosa Laguna
- Old Spaghetti House
- Silantro, Kapitolyo Pasig
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Didn't shop this month. Yey!
What have you learned this month?
- Being deppressed is somehow being selfish. Because you tend to think about only yourself and nothing else. If you feel depressed, go out and think of helping other people. Maybe then you will feel better.
- In challenges that we face, and if we do not feel God's presence, take note that He is still there watching us - Life of Pi.
Oh, May, I'm definitely looking forward to see you. (*wink*)
I've been hearing about Kanzhu Hand Pulled Noodles for months now so I've been so curious about the food. They said it is authentic Chinese noodels, so we gotta try it!
Finally, one Sunday lunch, we did go to their San Juan branch. This is what we had for lunch...
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
Fried Chicken
Wanton Noodle Soup
All of us LOVED the food! We will definitely go back and hopefully SOON!
Here's another nice
5 Quick Ways to Take Breaks from Motherhood
By Mariel Uyquiengco
All moms consider their children as their pride and joy. We revel in being with our offspring, caring for them, teaching them, and shaping their lives.But even the most devoted moms need to take breaks from parenting duties once in a while to recharge, keep their sanity, or just be. We need to manage our parenting stress, before the pressure of juggling motherhood, work, and home take its toll.
A happy mom means a happy home, and a happy home means happy kids. Here are five quick ways to take little breaks from motherhood:
Exercise the stress away
Exercise releases feel-good endorphins that help relieve stress. The single-minded focus that we put into it helps us become calm. Being a health and wellness enthusiast, running is mom Cheryl Goodman’s number one choice for taking mommy breaks. She comes back from her runs “calm and grounded to parent again.” For those who exercise indoor, like blogging coach Martine de Luna, “30 minutes on the treadmill while watching Lifestyle network” is definitely a break for her.
Lose yourself in TV shows
Marge Aberasturi, founder of VA Support Pro, keeps her daily one-hour TV break sacred. Her homeschooledkids “don’t dare to speak to me except commercial breaks.” Her husband even prepares a drink and gives her chips, rounding out the queen-of-the-hour treatment. She maintains a long list of shows to watch, ready for her daily hour-long break.
Get a breather with a cup of coffee
Crafty stay-at-home mom Sheh Agustin waits for 3 o’clock to sit in her kitchen table. She treats herself to a much-needed cup of coffee and listens to her favorite jazz/retro radio station for a café vibe at home. The same goes for freelance writer Mitzi Dico who rewards herself with a cup after her six-month old falls asleep and half of her work for the day is done.
Pamper yourself pink
Most moms look forward to a day of pampering at a salon. Manicure, pedicure, foot spa, facial, and massage are some of the magic words that make parenting stress go away like magic. Martine treats herself to a facial every two weeks to maintain her skin and mom Tisha Rosales will welcome a foot spa-mani-pedi combo anytime. There’s nothing like a good pampering to cheer up a tired mother hen!
Run errands
Though grocery shopping and paying bills at the bank seem like work, home-based baker Iris Pulga enjoys running errands. It’s time away from her kids and considers it her breather. During errand days, mini-dates with one’s husband can also be squeezed in, making it a special break from the stressful part of parenting.
Sometimes, taking a nice, undisturbed shower is enough of a break, like it is for mom Joy Lojo. Taking the time to just be alone with one’s thoughts can do wonders in lifting up a mom’s mood. It is important for one’s mental health. For all the joys of motherhood, all moms just need to get some break time. This need should be encouraged and respected by the whole family.
Mom, take care of yourself and protect your alone time! Wellness-advocate Cheryl has good advice about how to achieve this: trade childcare duties with mommy friends or ask your husband, grandparents, and other trusted relatives to get this all-important downtime. Remember, children need happy moms and a happy home! SOURCE.
My favorite parts: Exercise, a cup of coffee and pamper yourself pink. ♥♥♥
I never thought I'd appreciate a couple of hours in the salon. But now with a good book, an hour or two would help me a lot in re-charging after taking care of my family.
Yes, a cup of coffee would do wonders in my grumpy morning.
And exercise, it proves how much it changes a bad mood into a better one.
This is such a beautiful song by Thirty Second to Mars. Definitely a feel good song for a beautiful day like today.
Happy Sunday, everyone! (*WINK*)
After we had a very good breakfast at Early Bird Breakfast Club in The Fort, Taguig, I promised I would go back for the kids to try it too.
So when my Dad was here, I suggested this place, this time for dinner.
My Dad's Lemon Butter Bangus - Pan-seared bangus fillets served with garlic rice and garlic lemon butter.
Hubby's Tenderloin Tapa - Crispy Dory fish with a chunky fresh salad, homemade tartar sauce and grated egg.
Peanut Butter and Caramel French Toast - Crunchy peanut butter and homemade dulce de leche between caramelized French toast. YUM!
And, here's the happy bunch right after our breafkast food, for dinner. (*wink*)
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