How to plant seeds of faith in your child’s heart

One of our duties as mothers is to disciple our children and plant in their hearts, the seeds of faith that will help them become followers of Christ. As a new mom back then, I was not able to take this seriously other than the usual religious rites my children must go through. The daily…
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Visiting an old fish pet shop

Hello everyone! We were out and about for almost a whole month! With God’s grace we were able to take time off for a vacation. Sharing with you one afternoon we spent in an old pet store – more like an aquarium fish shop. Well, it reminded me of the fish store my childhood friend owned since it is old yet full of happy fish life, but this fish store is a bit bigger.

Lots of aquarium fishes!

The kids are super thrilled to visit the pet store even if it is not as shiny and new looking like mall pet shops. The pet store surprisingly has a lot of aquarium fish varieties which include: Tetra glow fish, Flower horn, Gold Fish, Betta Fish, Angel Fish, Janitor Fish, Arowana, Molly fish, Platties, and more. The kids did not even notice that time is passing, and we spent like half an hour or so there ogling the fishes!  🐠

The littles were so worked up to see lots of fish poo! Anyway, the lady who owns the store was so gracious that she kept on answering our questions, even allowing us to film in her store. So there, thank you Ma’am Pet Shop Owner 😃  It may be an old store but it really is worth exploring. Truly, we cannot judge a book by its cover! The old shop brought a lot of happiness to the littles.

Affordable fish, fish supplies, and aquarium accessories

Of course, the prices of aquarium fish there were much cheaper compared to mall pet shops. They are also complete when it comes to aquarium accessories and fish supplies. They have various types of fish food, vitamins, aquarium tank supplies and accessories, among other needs of fish keeping families.

Food for the soul

At this point, I hope you can allow me to share with you one of my favorite bible passages, this time from the First Letter of St. Peter:

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”

1 Peter 5:10

Thank you very much for stopping by and till next post!

A happy homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

When kids remind us to trust in God

Flexing my little shobe’s drawing that reminds me to trust in God always.

Hope everyone is having a great day so far. Sharing with you my daughter’s artwork. Well we all love our kids’ artworks right but this one is very special to me. She gave it to me when she heard me trying to troubleshoot a situation so that things will go well with our home schedule.

It made me thankful because in her young age she knows the value of scripture and trusting the Lord. As adults we get to struggle on that when we try to make sense of what is happening around us.

Little hearts that trust the Lord

I am just thankful that God has given me this little soul, a lifelong bestfriend, that reminds me that He has my back and the whole world in His hands.

Sharing with you the bible passage I keep in my heart as I try my best to teach my kids about God, His words, and His powet. 💕 Hope it will inspire you too.

DEUTERONOMY 11:18-20

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 20 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, 21 so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors, as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth.”

Thanks for stopping by everyone, and till next post!

A happy homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Kid-approved oatmeal raisin cookie recipe

Here is a kid approved oatmeal raisin cookie that will surely make your home smell like Christmas!

Making oatmeal raisin cookies is one way to help increase your children’s fiber intake. This recipe I will be sharing with you today, is super no-fuss, and it can even buy you time (click here for more kids activities) to do other chores, or have a half an hour to yourself to catch up on your reading and enjoy your homemade iced americano!

How so? Just prepare the batter, and get the little kids “help out” by forming the cookies with their cute little hands! Yes there may be an added mess that you must clean up, but hey the 30 minutes these squiggly bodies would be more than enough to compensate for that. Plus of course, the cookies that you and the tots will surely enjoy!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

The first thing to do it so assemble the ingredients. Make sure to melt the butter first. Salted is best, but if you do not have salted butter then just add a pinch of salt to the recipe. Here goes!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup muscovado or dark brown sugar

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 egg

1 1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 to 1 cup raisins

You can add nuts too!

Make cookie baking fun

You can then make the dough balls using an ice cream scooper, or get the little tots making the dough balls for you. Yes it would not be perfect, but it is an excellent activity for them. You can help them out or leave them be! whatever the case, this recipe is so forgiving it can withstand all those tiny hands and it would not melt or become too gooey in the end. But if you do not have time to make all those dough balls and the tots are not too keen to do the activity then you can check out this post on easy choco chip cookie bars.

Place the cookies in a cookie sheet lines with a silicone mat or a parchment paper for easy clean up.

Ready to bake the cookies

When you are ready to bake the cookies, you can preheat your oven to 350F (or 180c), and bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes! Your house will surely smell like Christmas even if it is Summer! Enjoy the cookies any time if the day (or evening). You can store it in an air tight container and it can last for up to two weeks! Thanks for stopping by and till next post!

A happy homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Hidden Gems to Explore by Road in the Philippines

There are a lot of hidden gems worth exploring in the Philippines!

If you are ever on a road trip and want to have a less common experience that is not as crowded as some tourist destinations, the Angono Petroglyphs and Pililla Wind Farm are excellent choices. 

When traveling with small children, the scenic drives make for a great experience. The views provide plenty of opportunities to play car games. Road trips are perfect for family bonding, and exploring hidden gems together creates lasting memories.

The only downside to road trips is the possibility of getting a small dent in your car because of debris on the road. Thankfully, these dents are easy to fix on your own with a plunger, or if you prefer a repair shop, they can cost around 800 pesos.

Angono Binangonan Petroglyphs

Located in Rizal, the Angono Binangonan Petroglyphs are rock drawings made by carving into a rock wall in Angono, Rizal, Philippines.

There are many symbolic representations associated with both healing magic and sympathetic magic in these engravings. Tagalog folk religion considers the site sacred, believing it to be the home of anitos or ancestor spirits.

Visitors can explore these ancient drawings independently or take guided tours led by experts from the National Museum of Anthropology in Manila or other private organizations certified for tourism services.

The National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure in 1973. The Angono Binangonan Petroglyphs is the perfect stop for those interested in the culture and history of the Philippines.


Pililla Wind Farm

Also in Rizal is the Pililla Wind Farm with 27 wind turbine generators. The whole wind farm can generate enough electricity to power more than 66,000 households.

Pililla Wind Farm is a must-see for any visitor to Rizal. The site offers panoramic views of Laguna Bay and Tanay, and lush greenery surrounds the wind turbines. Visitors can walk to various parts of the site, making it accessible for all ages and mobility levels. 

Pililla Wind Farm is located about two hours from Manila. It is considered one of the country’s top leaders in clean energy, contributing to its vision of becoming a clean energy economy. 

Hidden gems can be found all over the Philippines. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or nature exploration, there is a hidden gem waiting for you to explore with your family on your next road trip.

Thank you for reading up mommies! Till next post!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Kiddie and toddler vitamins to help increase appetite

Here is a list of children and toddler vitamins to help increase appetite. (Photo Credits)

While chunkiness and weight will never be the only factors to determine if a child is healthy, a “patpatin” but healthy Filipino child will usually have parents endlessly worrying about their child’s physique. Kiddie and toddler vitamins to help increase appetite seems to be a much sought after phenomenon among Filipino parents. And this is…
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Budget Friendly Summer Activities for Kids Part 2

Budget Summer Activities for the Kids

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Six Summer Activities for Kids that they will Absolutely Love As promised, here is the second installment of the Budget-Friendly Kids Summer Activities. This time we will be focusing on house activities that will guarantee hours of fun for the kidlets. Pretend Lemonade Stand – Just outside your house, set up…
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