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WS Foodie Wednesday: Compatible Food Combos by Mom from Manila on Jun 17, 2009I know a lot of people would love to have a dipping of either calamansi or vinegar for their fried fish. Oh, I see the hands of my little one raising up. He loves to dip his fried fish in soysauce with calamansi juice on it. But that changed when...

She Says.... by The Working Mom on Jun 16, 2009I wonder what my husband would say.... 1. When watching television, custody of the remote controls belongs to:a. the husbandb. the wifec. whoever turned on the TVd. whoever is strongere. whoever can find it underneath the cushions 2. Entertaining f...

The In Law Factor Foodie Quiz by Tsinay on Jun 9, 2009For this week's , here's an interesting Quiz...Most questions are in Tagalog, I'll put the English translations (in yellow)....------------------------1. Kung ang mother in law mo ay isang dish or ulam, ano siya? Pwede mo rin sabihin kung bakit, pero...

Money Is Unromantic! But... by Tsinay on Jun 4, 2009Money is unromantic. We don't really want to talk about it. It causes conflicts in most relationships, most especially a marriage.Marriage is a partnership. It's even more obvious in marriages as "my money" and "your money" becomes "our money". E...

WS Foodie Wednesday: Practical Kitchen Tips by Mom from Manila on Jun 3, 2009When it comes to practicality in the house, Hubby will definitely agree that he can trust me on this. I can make a lengthy entry about this and I won't run out of ideas. A very great way to save would be to stack up on your groceries. Buying thos...

WS Chika Tuesday: Winning the Lottery by Mom from Manila on Jun 2, 2009The numbers have been drawn. 18-7-3-30-8-4, the numbers that we have been betting on for the longest time. Yes, we have won the Lotto jackpot of Php 5,375,498.40. I immediately take on a piece of paper and jotted down the things this hefty amount w...

What If I Won The Lottery? by Tsinay on Jun 1, 2009I don't know if it's common to both cultures (Pinoy and Chinese), but here in the Philippines it's definitely a bad idea to let the whole world know that you've gotten a windfall, like winning the lottery jackpot. So the first thing I'm going to do...

Money & Marriage by The Working Mom on May 31, 2009Ahhh, money. It's something that married couples have to deal with in the entire course of their marriage, and even before. Remember wedding planning? It's just the start of the compromising, budgeting, wanting and having, wanting and not having,...

WS SpeakOutFriday: You, Before and After The Knot by Mom from Manila on May 30, 2009Eight years ago, my life revolves around me, myself and I. I decide for myself. I work for myself. I buy myself whatever fancies my desires. After May 30,2001, everything changed. You see, eight years ago, was my wedding day. Actually, it was d...

WS Foodie Wednesday: Cooking Before and After the Knot by Mom from Manila on May 27, 2009Kung meron akong dapat ipagpasalamat sa Mama ko (aside from the good genes), iyon ang pagtuturo sa akin ng pagluluto. Relatives said that I have been in the kitchen ever since I was four years of age. I remember taking simple orders from my Lola as...