Last Monday, I was able to see our hometown Marikina through fresh eyes, and yes, it was through my daughter’s. My husband and I love taking her to places that have lots of things or memorabilia that  ”tell a story.” As  I write this, I can still remember how her doe eyes lighted up at { Continue Reading... }

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Yesterday my daughter and I were able to experience another one of our firsts—We enjoyed our first Culinary Class together!  Headed by Chef Him Uy de Baron, Executive Chef & Owner of NOMAMA Artisanal Ramen, we were able to learn how to cook healthy and homemade Japanese dishes in his cooking demo and hands-on cooking class.  This { Continue Reading... }

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“Our children are watching us live, and what we are shouts louder than anything we can say.” -Wilferd A. Peterson, American author, and writer of the essay, “The Art of Marriage” Today, in yet another unexpected moment, my daughter taught me and gave me something to reflect on again, as I saw my marriage through her { Continue Reading... }

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Every single year, Mother’s Day is celebrated everywhere. I notice that in Manila, there is much fanfare for this particular day.  Not that Father’s Day isn’t as grandiose or applauded. Dads, especially hands-on fathers, are essential in the emotional growth of a child.  But that’s a totally different blog entry. Mother’s Day is something I { Continue Reading... }

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What was just a simple drive to Laguna turned out to be another teachable time for us parents.  We took time to take our daughter to the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal in Calamba, Laguna. After feasting on a hefty lunch of hilabos na hipon, inihaw na liempo, inihaw na bangus, chicken-pork adobo, hot rice, and fresh fruits { Continue Reading... }

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ProudToBeWifeAndMama, the site, was born out of encouraging words from family and friends, and after much prodding from people close to my heart, I've decided to give in and say my two cents' worth on things that matter most to me...thoughts on family, raising kids, being a wife, loving God, great food places (rants AND raves included!), music, travel, and more!

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