Oh my! It’s been ages since the last time I posted something here. I got a little busy preparing for Christmas – the gift shopping, the final house decorations, the menu, the games and so much more. Well, it all comes to an end – this year’s Christmas is indeed over. And, now I’m preparing for the New Year, which means house general cleaning. Good thing my kids help me with it so the task is easily done. As for the menu, it’s already made and planned accordingly together with my Christmas planning.

However, I still can’t take a rest. My third child’s birthday is coming January 5th is the date. I thought it would be better to use birthday cupcakes instead of the big one. Sharies Berries offers wonderful selection of tempting birthday cupcakes you can have your cake and eat it from rich and indulgent chocolate cupcakes, light, sweet and creamy vanilla cupcakes, velvety and delicious red velvet cupcakes and more! Why I prefer cupcakes for her birthday because they’re cute, colorful, tasty, sweet, and perfectly sized to enjoy alone. Plus, there’s no hassle in cutting it.

Oh well, I guess that’s it for now. Have a pleasant and prosperous New Year everyone.

I love pancakes and it is not infrequent in our house that pancakes are part of the dinner meal as well as the breakfast meal. And since my three-year-old loves pancakes as much as I do, I can even sneak some healthy ingredients in the batter and she doesn’t even know it. Good tip for all you parents out there who want your kids to eat healthier: if it is in a pancake, your kids just might try it. While I haven t tried this with vegetables (I think even my three-year-old would get wise to peas poking out of her pancake), fruits, oats, and potatoes have all found their way into our pancakes. It is also a quick and easy dinner idea for those nights when you don t feel like taking a lot of time to cook.

Apple Pancakes

• 1 small apple
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Core and slice the apple into pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and oil. Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Add in the apple pieces. Pour the batter onto a heated griddle, flipping it to brown the pancake on both sides. Serves 4. (more…)

Few months ago, one of the boarder’s sister arrived to take the board exam. It’s not her first time, but she is still trying to pass it. I’m sure she will with all the determination and hard work she’s putting into it. We aren’t that close, but I want to share my finds on the net regarding the list of medical jobs.

Actually, I was just looking for nursing jobs on the web for hubby’s sake. It’s unnecessary since he’s giving all his effort to find one, but I want to help. While doing so, I came across the Dental Hygienist Jobs, which reminds me of that girl. Luckily, I know her brother and it’s a great opportunity for her. I’m pretty sure it’s a bad thing to keep such good information in silent. So, I will share it to her; it will be up to her if she finds it useful. At least I share the information that could open great possibilities for her. Well, I just wish her good luck towards the result of the exam.

A different kind of vacation hits my head after reading so many vacation destinations. I can’t help myself, but be interested in spending a day or two in a place different from what I used to have. A magical world like one of those of Disney World hotels vacation perhaps is perfect. By the way, I haven’t been to any Disney world. That is so unfortunate and unlucky of me. Good thing, I can always dream about it, right? Let’s just hope I won’t reach the age when it feels like too awkward going there.