posted by Jennie on Oct 29
My husband and I watched The Way Home movie last weekend. It is based on a true story, starring Dean Cain (Lois & Clark) as Randy Simpkins, a husband and father torn between the demands of his job and commitment to his family. Asked by his wife Christal to wach their 2 year old son Joe for a few minutes and Randy is distracted by work and Joe disappears.
posted by Jennie on Oct 22
When I shared my thoughts and agreed with Dr. James Dobson on his take on how deal with a Strong Willed Child, I remember being sold out to every principle he shared in his book.
Three years after, my husband and I still share the same sentiment. We would not have overcome that phase of our son battling with our will (a.k.a. the Terrible Two phase), no matter how short that was, if it were not for the principles that we followed.
posted by Jennie on Oct 22
We have had this food blog for sometime now. The original plan is for our (authors) identity to remain anonymous. Hence, our pen names Adam & Eve. We love exploring food places and good eats and with my dear husband’s knack for smart names, we gave birth to the quirky titled food blog – My Tummy is Full. 
posted by Jennie on Oct 22
Whether a child is disciplined through spanking, a word, standing in the corner or facing the wall, the ideal way to end it is to sit the child down and run through what happened and explain why the discipline had to take place.
posted by Jennie on Oct 22
When we started reading to our son when he was still an infant, when he obviously cannot yet appreciate what we were talking about, I really did not have the clue if it was really going to work in the long run. The idea is for him to get used to our voices and the tones as we spoke.
posted by Jennie on Oct 21
When my husband and I embarked upon this homeschooling journey middle of 2009, we committed to what we chose for our family. Homeschooling will require that of you, alongside strong conviction and sacrifices, amongst a host of other things.
We also knew that we were in this for the long haul. Despite being frowned upon by well-meaning relatives who knew little to nothing about homeschooling. So far, so good. We cannot be more glad to be breezing through homeschooling as we are now. We are done with our Preschool level and are now on to Level 1.
posted by Jennie on Oct 21
Our family has been practically helper free since we started. Going 9 years now. The short periods I did hire a helper proved to be a nightmare when I saw with my very eyes how the nanny hit my 10 month old son with a balloon stick when he was just playing hide and seek with her. The mark on his arm proved this and yet that nanny lied straight faced. Needless to say, she did not last a month. Ideally, babies should be taken cared of by family members. I say this with conviction, because I only know so well how our patience could really be tested even by our own children. How much more can we expect stranger to have some compassion for someone who is not related to her. Makes sense, right?
posted by Jennie on Oct 20
For some reason, Akismet seems to be not working so well. Spammers are able to get through it and I still get tons of “spam” comments in my inbox. Here is a word to our regular spam commenters who think their spam comments will get through – don’t count on it.
posted by Jennie on Oct 15
Last month I received a birthday coupon from LJC Bankard that entitles me (and the hubby) to 50% off our tab when we dine it at any LJC restaurant. We only had until this month to claim so we headed over to Abe before we went to The Spa to claim another gift check I won from Between Bites blog contest last March. :-)
posted by Jennie on Oct 11
The hubby received this book for review from Thomas Nelson – Your Money God’s Way by Amie Streater.
The book does not only have a very good and interesting title, it is also very apt for the lifestyle our generation has today. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Oct 9
For a laptop that is as beat as my 3 year old MSI Megabook is, I know I should not be so surprised that it calls for retirement anytime soon. The last couple of weeks it bogged down on me in the middle of a very important task I was to send my client. In the end, I had to start from scratch.
posted by Jennie on Oct 8
Being frugal is not exactly popular whether it comes to the homestead or just one’s regular daily activities. Consumers’ minds are directed towards the “need” to acquire things as these numerous brands and products create that urgency for us to. And it is plain to see that the advertising world is very effective at it. Now here is another attempt to share how our family is able to afford some random luxuries because of our being frugal about regular things, activities in the house.
Merriam-Webster defines frugal as “characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources.” And it is exactly that. I have to thank my mom for raising me well especially in this arena. Two sentences that will sum up this topic:
Prioritizing is the key.
Living within our means.
Like using these laundry balls, for instance. They do not just keep clothes from bunching together while inside the washer. They also reduce drying time by 15%. Not only will your clothes be at their best shape, you also get considerable amount of savings when you sum up all your laundry time in a year. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Oct 5
Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado instantly drew me amongst the list of available books for review from the library of Thomas Nelson. Who does not want to outlive his life anyway? I know I want to do mine. It got even more interesting as I stack the pillows behind me and lay myself to indulge in reading the book.
Outlive Your Life, You Were Made to Make a Difference is exactly the book I thought it was going to be. It basically challenges the reader to make a difference in the way we live that does not make you feel that it is such a daunting task. When statistics about poverty were mentioned in the first few pages, which I already knew of, I honestly thought I was out to get frustrated as I read on. But I did not. Because it segued perfectly in its primary focus which was relationships. This book totally reaffirms the things that my husband and I choose, in the ministry, even as we disciple our son in the knowledge of Christ. It encouraged my heart to just keep on.
Each chapter of this book seems to stand alone. This can be an advantage for those who would love to just pick any chapter and learn from it anyway. But I know of readers who would love continuity and focus, which I honestly think, this book does not lack despite this kind of format. I love the way Max Lucado effectively sent the challenge of having our faith impact our relationships without overwhelming the reader, which can happen in some books with the same theme. 5 stars for Max Lucado’s Outlive Your Life.
Disclosure: I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
posted by Jennie on Oct 5
Once in a while I am led to good reads as I do online research, whether personal or job related. I have been looking into some health related reads recently. The reason being, my husband has been having this shoulder trouble that he complains of from time to time. Although he has already got an x-ray done, he is still yet to do a follow up appointment with his doctor. His shoulder is not as bad as before, but he still can’t lie down on his right side without pain. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Oct 2
I spent the whole day yesterday in SM Cubao as it launched its 3 Day Sale. If you run a household like I do, you know just how this could very well translate to getting the best value for your money to have things taken cared of inside the house that needs replenishment or replacement. With my weekly roster of household necessities, the list can just about go on and on. Here is when I share some bits and pieces of how I manage our household in this arena.
Bought some rugs and kitchen utensils. What we have at home are all due for replacement. I also got some school supplies too for our 5 year old son who is soon to level up to Grade 1.
I checked out some clothes for the little guy. They are out for cheap too. Our son is growing so fast that he’s outgrowing a whole bunch of clothes in his closet.
