If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you would have noticed that I posted the photo below showing my rusty craft tool (right). Did you know that you can put Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on tools or even bicycle chromes before storing them to keep the rust at bay? I wish I had known that before […]
Category: Tutorial
5 Tips on Weaning a Toddler
Don’t get me wrong. I am a big believer that breast is really best. When your child is nearing three already however, it feels more like harassment. Truly, it does. He’s old enough to get his nourishment from real food so I think he just does it more for getting to sleep than anything else. […]
5 Photobook Questions You’ve been Dying to Ask me, Answered
Everyone who has seen my photobooks wants to have one made too. They’ve constantly asked me about the how’s and the where’s of it. I’ve decided to dedicate a post to answering those questions. Why make a photobook? Why not? It’s a beautiful way to showcase your travel photos, your baby’s month-by-month photos, even your Instagram photos. […]
How to Maintain Your Above-Ground Pool
The very moment summer arrives, toy stores across the metro are already lined up with water inflatables. Big pools, small pools, floaters of all designs are displayed by the entrance, calling out to shoppers to buy them to beat the summer heat. Falling for the Trap We fell for it last year. It was our […]
DIY Teachers’ Day Gift Card
It’s that time of year again where we show our teachers, well, in our case, our child’s teachers, how much we appreciate their work. While searching the net for Teachers’ Day gift ideas, I came across some sites/blogs where teachers actually spoke up about which gifts they truly loved from all that they’ve received through […]
Packing for a Trip Checklist (FREE Printable)
We’re off to a vacation in a few days and I’ve been packing like crazy since the other day. While packing for one is quite easy, packing for a family is a bit of a challenge if you don’t have a list. Have I packed their swimwears yet? Does everyone have enough shirts for the trip? […]
How to Make a Diaper Cake Motorcycle
Okay, so I’m green with envy because a couple of our husband friends have been organizing surprise baby showers for their respective wives. Super sweet, right? It makes me think of having another baby… Not! LOL! 🙂 Anyway, on both occasions, I prepared a diaper cake motorcycle like the one below as a gift. Each has gotten its […]
Where I Found our Bicycle Child Seat
I love taking the bicycle for a spin around the neighbourhood. I love using it for a quick trip to the grocery. I love using it to get my milk tea fix. I love using it to give my legs their much needed workout. I always have to hide from the kids when I do […]
Loving my 3D Breakthrough Puzzle
I am such a big fan of jigsaw puzzles. The more challenging it is, the more attractive for me. I’ve been wanting to get this Avengers 3D Breakthrough Puzzle ever since I first saw it at the toy store. This design is not only ideal for the boys but is also perfect for me as it is a […]
How to Prepare for a House Blessing
It’s been ages since I’ve last attended a house blessing. It’s no wonder I was a bit rusty in preparing for our own. Whew! We’ve managed to pull it off though. For future reference and for the benefit of others as well, I thought I’d write down the essentials in preparing for a house blessing. 1. […]