I needed help in cleaning. When you have kids, then it is a given that you should have a clean home. With me and my wife both working, it meant that we really did not have much time to really do hard-core cleaning. Even if we do the occasional sweeping and disinfecting using normal household tools, we knew that there are just areas in our home filled with dirt and bacteria that we cannot simply see. I then opted to look for house cleaning services near me. Of course when it comes to house cleaning services, I need to consider several factors such as reviews, cost, and quality. After doing my r ..read more

Move over over-hyped coffee brands, this is the best local brand for me. When I say that it’s the best local coffee I have tasted, I mean this not just in terms of taste, but in terms of what they stand for. So many large scale companies have dominated the coffee industry in the Philippines and many local farmers have not been given that much attention. This is where Katutubo Kape comes into the picture. How is it different? Katutubo Kape is 100% freshly ground locally produced coffee. By supporting their business, you in turn are supporting indigenous local farmers in the Philippines. Not on ..read more

I have always been a firm believer that all kids are natural artists. The level of talent may vary, but all kids love to create, color and draw. However, as parents know, kids and art come at a costly price – and that is the mess. I once bought watercolor for my kids and the paint went on everything but the canvas. The floors, couch, and walls now have historic splooshes and splashes of paint and I can’t help but feel pity for my pricey sofa. Being a supportive parent, I still continue to foster art, but I now refrain from giving the kids materials that will mess up the house. I was almost re ..read more

Homemade longganisa for kids I remember those mornings when I was a kid and I would wake up to the wonderful smell of my grandmother making breakfast. Mornings were always interesting since I usually try to guess what was cooking as I lay on my bedsheets. Longganissa is a favorite Pinoy breakfast of mine (as well as for most Filipinos). What I always looked forward to was the longganisa and garlic fried rice tandem. As many of you know, this combination was indeed a match made in heaven. The seasoned meat of the longganisa complemented the strong and garlicky taste of fried rice. Top it off wi ..read more

Home made longganisa for kids I remember those mornings when I was a kid and I would wake up to the wonderful scents of my grandmother cooking breakfast. Mornings were interesting since I usually try to guess what was cooking as the smells wafted through my bedsheets. It was never boring since there were new scents to look forward to every time the sun rises. A favorite pinoy breakfast of mine (as well as for most Filipinos) is the usual longganisa and garlic fried rice tandem. The combination was indeed a match made in heaven as the seasoned meat of the longanissa complemented the strong and ..read more

Photos grabbed from @lawyermommacooks When looking for the ‘best’ ube cheese pandesal in the metro, we can’t really say which is the top one. Taste is really relative to the person eating and are so many delectable ube pandesals out in the market as well. However, my continued advocacy of helping dads and moms find kid-friendly products finally led me to the ube pandesal craze. After trying lots of pandesals, I found a good one for children. #supportlocalforkids The ube cheese pandesal by Lawyer Momma Cooks is guaranteed to be 100% kid-friendly. The recipe does not have too much sugar, and no ..read more

I love these kid friendly pandesals. When looking for the best ube cheese pandesal in the metro, we can’t really say which is the best one. There are so many ube pandesals out there and most of them have varying degrees of tastefulness and it really depends on the one eating them. However, my continued advocacy of helping dads and moms find kid friendly products finally brought me to the ube pandesal craze. After trying lots of pandesals, I found the perfect one for children. #supportlocalforkids The ube cheese pandesal by Lawyer Momma Cooks is guaranteed kid friendly. The recipe does not have ..read more

Ever since my wife started her breastfeeding journey a usual product we always had was Mother Nurture Coffee. This coffee is proudly known by Moms as the first Lactation Coffee in the Philippines. As the ever-supportive modern Dad, I always accompanied my wife to mom expos, conventions, baby fairs, (and I was usually bored out of my skull). In these fairs, my wife always looks for Mother Nurture Coffee and always attempts to get the best price. As I go through this process, It was then that I saw how many mommies look for the ‘Mother Nurture brand’. Good mothers sacrifice so much to make sur ..read more

I have always been a fan of essential oils. I love how different smells can boost moods and trigger the senses. Sometimes, I would go for the smell of Roses which gives me a passionate and warm feeling. Other times, I would stick to my favorite Lavender which as I breathe in, feels like invisible vaporous hands massaging my head lulling me to sleep. The different smells and vapors of essential oils trigger pure feelings, emotion, and euphoria – this is somewhat similar to how I feel about the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. While I am not an expert when it comes to oils nor can ..read more

Our first son never had a high chair and there were no major issues with that. However, I remember all the times he had struggled to eat with us with his forehead at level with the table, and I thought that he really should have a high chair. For my second son, as soon as he was old enough to sit and actually eat – I definitely said that we need a high chair. We looked around and got a cheap wooden one and was disappointed. The chair which was ok at the start shook after some time and ended up not being too sturdy. This was sad and disappointing on our part since it was a waste of money. We t ..read more