Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

Hi guys! As promised, I am back with a super easy and healthy recipe, our take on fresh tomato spaghetti sauce.  Here's a classic Filipino favorite, not the usual out from the tetra pack or can prepared spaghetti sauce.  The hubs "discovered" this sauce so I am basically stealing this recipe and sharing it with you :)  I super love this sauce that we've made it several times in our house, perfect with meatballs.  If you haven't read already, I made a separate blog post for the meatballs recipe here.  Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family did!

Super Easy Meatballs Recipe

Hi guys! Sorry, I have been MIA for a while, actually I think for a few months.  I was enjoying spending time with the baby and treasuring our moments together.  Baby's been sick but is now healthy and recovering from a bout of viral infection.  It's been tradition here in the Philippines to prepare something for baby's monthly birthday and so I whipped up some spaghetti and meatballs for his second month birthday.  I made the meatballs and the husband made the sauce from fresh tomatoes.  If you want to try this meatball recipe, here are the steps and ingredients.

Envelope Budgeting System

Hi guys! I am back again with another DIY/tutorial.  This time, we are talking about budgeting. Since it's January and everybody's up for a fresh start, what better way to create new habits, right?  I bet managing our finances better is one of your New Year's resolutions, so I'm here to help.  This system I use because not only it is simple and easy to manage but more importantly, practical.  I have been using this for quite some time now and I love it because it helps me track my finances and helps me save up more.

How to Cut A Bob/Long Bob Hairstyle

Happy New Year guys!  If last year we started the New Year with a bang, this time, we starting it with another hair chopping tutorial with a bob or lob (long bob).  I have been wanting to cut my hair for sooooo long that I finally had the courage to chop it this time.  My inspiration for this cut is Rachel McAdams' hair on The Vow and Taylor Swift's on her Shake It Off music video.  They say that cutting your hair will bring good luck for the New Year, so I am joining the bandwagon and cut my below-the-waist length hair to a simple but chic A-line bob.

3D Glitter Stars

Hi guys!  How time flies!  It's just two days before Christmas, I almost forgot to post this DIY.  He he!  This time, I made a super easy DIY decor you can hang on your Christmas trees, mantles, windows, or even as a decoration for your Christmas gifts.  It's super easy to do but will add bling and sparkle to your holidays.  Let's start with our DIY, shall we?

Pastillas (Milk Candy) Recipe

Good day guys!  Today's recipe is a perfect holiday gift idea.  Not only is it customizable but absolutely delicious and would be highly appreciated by your sweet-tooth friends and family members.  This recipe would only need three or four ingredients and very simple to make and if you have kids, you can make this recipe together and enjoy some quality time.  All you need is a bit of creativity to make these pretty little sweet bites.  This batch was my first attempt at making them and I would say, it was very, very successful.  I think I did a pretty good job so I want to share with you this recipe so you can make it at home too.  Want to know how to make them?

Christmas Wreath Chandelier

Good day guys!  I hope you are all doing well.  I'm really into decorating these past few days and I made another Christmas DIY just for you.  I was inspired by the unconventional use of Christmas wreaths by none other than Martha Stewart, so I decided to make my own version of a Christmas wreath chandelier.  If you have been following me for some time, you will know that I am obsessed with chandeliers  I even made a Christmas light chandelier last year. Click here if you would like to see the tutorial I made.  This time, I leveled up my chandelier by decorating it with Christmas ornaments and ribbons and some Christmas garland to make it look more festive.  If you would like to see how I made it, continue scroll down :) I hope you enjoy today's DIY!

Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe

Hi guys!  I'm back with another super easy copycat/fastfood-inspired recipe for you.  It' so easy that you will just need prepare the ingredients and assemble, it only takes minutes.  We have no Wendy's here in the province and I really miss their side salad.  This side salad, from what I know, is unique here in the Philippines and foreigners find it a bit weird of a combination but it's super yummy.  Since I've been craving for some, I decided to recreate the salad and here's what I came up with.  I do hope you will also give it a try.

Tabletop Christmas Trees

Good day guys! I knoooow, it's been a while or might I say a month since my last post and I'm sorry for being so lazy, but don't you worry, I'm making it up to you by posting this DIY decor!  Since it's December, and Christmas is just around the corner, I have been in very high spirits and giddy for the holidays that I made not only one, but several tabletop Christmas trees!  I hope you find this post helpful and give you ideas on how to decorate for the holidays, as always, cheap and easy :)  Let's proceed with our DIY, shall we?

My Big Announcement

Hi guys! I am sooooooooo sorry I have been MIA for a quite a while.  Things have changed dramatically these past few months and i haven't got the time and the energy to blog.  I tell you it was not easy.  Still working in front of the computer doing my 8-5 job and not having to visit and read your blogs, it was pure torture.  What's worse is that I cannot blog, I just can't.  I've been sleeping longer but really easily fatigued that I can barely keep my eyes open until 9 p.m.  I'm exhausted physically and mentally at the end of the day that I just can't blog, I'm too tired to think.

I have also been busy on weekends, doing our usual routine plus every-week to two-week visits with my OB-GYN.  We've started going to the doctor since my mom got out of the hospital from her total hysterectomy and trying to conceive for as long as I can remember but finally found the time and the perfect doctor.  I've been on treatment (again) for only three months, and luckily for us, our baby is now 12 weeks old!

Here's our little bunny from the last ultrasound taken when it was 9 weeks old.  We've waited for this wonderful blessing for five long years, and now, our wish is finally granted.  The husband and I are over the moon.  After countless visits to the doctor and my unending battle with PCOS and weight loss, which I tell you wasn't easy, our little bunny will soon be here with us.  I can't wait until April, my due date and our anniversary month, to hold this precious little gift from God.  I can still remember clearly how I have set my mind that it would only be the husband and I growing old together with no chances of having children (which is kinda depressing especially seeing our friends with kids), I was already done at that time, hopeless, but I was so thankful that we took this one last leap of faith and God really answered our prayer this time, in His perfect time.  We are so blessed.

Though I'm still suffering from occasional morning sickness (thankfully much less than the past few weeks), expect more blog posts from me.  I really missed blogging that I've got a lineup of posts for you guys.  Look forward to more baby-and-mommy-related DIYs and of course our usual easy recipes, home decor, and beauty and fashion tips!  Love you guys! Thanks for always visiting my blog!

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 P.S. I definitely think this photo is both funny and appropriate to be posted on my blog now :)

Cheesy Hot Pizza Dip with Crunchy Garlic Bread

Good day lovelies! We had some left over bread this morning so I decided to make this super easy and delicious snack.  This is a great alternative for your traditional pizza.  Got this idea a long time ago from YouTube and the first time I tried it, it was so yummy I have to share the recipe with you.  Also, I am a little behind with answering posts, so I will be blog hopping and answering all of your comments later so comment away and leave your blog links so I can visit your blogs.  I really love reading your inspiring posts.  Now onto the recipe :)

Cheesy Tomato Basil Sandwich

Good morning darlings.  Sorry, I had been MIA for the past few days, internet connection problems, but today I would like to share with you a super simple recipe.  This is my go-to no-brainer snack which only has four to five ingredients.  I also used to eat this as a meal when I was dieting and it is so filling.  It's like having a healthy pizza.  Let's get started, shall we?

DIY Hot Oil for Stronger and Longer Hair

Good morning lovelies! How did your weekend go?  I did pamper myself a bit last Sunday and made a special concoction for my hair.  As you know, I have naturally curly hair, so my hair is really dry and damaged and can look crunchy.  To prevent this from happening, I use hot oil on my hair once a week to keep my hair smooth and moisturized.  Last year, I really wanted mermaid hair so I was researching over the net what product I can use to make my hair grow longer faster.  Good thing, I found natural ways to grow my hair longer without using harsh chemicals.  Today, I would like to share with you my homemade hot oil recipe for not only longer but stronger hair.

Shakey's Mojos Copy Cat Recipe

Good day dear readers!  I'm sharing with you today a simple fast food recipe that you could easily do at home.  Shakey's is not only famous for their pizza but also for mojos.  I cannot go to Shakey's without ordering mojos.  It love it so much.  In fact, I think they're the best thing Shakey's has, even better than their pizza :)  So, because it's rainy and I have been craving for mojos, I decided to make me some.  This recipe was an experiment but it turned out really, really good.

Improvised Emergency Oil Candle

Hello dearies!  How's your weekend?  I do hope you're all doing fine.  Typhoon Glenda has now left the Philippines but there is another typhoon, Henry, which thankfully not as strong as Glenda but still we must be prepared.  Last Thursday when the storm hit, the husband and I had no idea that it was going to be THAT strong that would leave homes without water or electricity for days.  We were not prepared especially with days of brownout.  Because most Filipino homes like ours cannot afford generators, we rely on candles, flashlights, and if we're lucky, electric emergency lights.  Because of strong winds and heavy rains, most grocers and supermarkets were closed and even small stores ran out of candles to sell.  We had two large candles at home but they were not enough to provide the much needed light at night, so the husband came up with a very clever idea, so clever that I had to blog it.  We were joking the night he made this that he must have been a descendent of Albert Einstein.   I told him that it is extremely possible, but it must have been Albert's brother, Frank Einstein.  Haha! Frankenstein, got it?  We're mean, I know.  I never heard of this before so I was really amazed and it sure does work plus it's cheap, which you all know I like, and all materials needed are already inside our home.  So, the next time there's brownout and you ran out of batteries and candles, you can use this simple tip I am going to share with you today.

Spray Painted Pots with Faux Flowers

Good day dearies!  Electricity's finally up and running again after the storm.  How are my fellow Filipino readers?  I do hope you are all safe.  This post I have drafted just before the storm, but because I power interruption, sadly, I haven't posted it.  I made this simple home decor last weekend.  You all know that I love me some flowers in our home.  Bringing the outdoors in is a great way to prettify and brighten up our homes, but plants can get too "yellow" even those perfect for shade when there's completely no sunlight making maintenance a chore where you would have to bring out the plants every once in a while for their dose of sunlight.  This is the very reason why I love using faux plants or flowers inside the home.  This project I placed in our living room.  I do hope you get inspired by this simple project I made.

Instantly Whiten Yellow Nails

Hello friends! I'm just sharing a simple tip today.  Have you ever experienced yellow nails?  Especially when you've just removed your nail polish, I do, and I hate them.  It makes my nails look dirty even when it's not, but I just love red nails so much I could not give them up.  I always wear them almost all the time, but the problem with polish, especially dark polishes like my bloody red favorite, is it makes your nails yellow and unhealthy looking when you remove it.  I found that even the nicest brand of nail polish remover cannot remove yellow stains, even if I rub it over and over again, it just does not come off.   But, no problem!  Here's a simple and cheap solution for you.  The things you will need are probably in your bathroom already.  Let's get started!

Chicken Macaroni Soup (Sopas)

Good day dear readers!  Since it has been rainy the past few days, soups always come to mind.  I love soups during rainy days and one of my all-time favorites, chicken macaroni soup.  It's hearty, flavorful, and oh-so satisfying.  I love eating them not only during rainy and cold days but especially when I am down with fever or flu.  Since it's a Filipino favorite, there are instant versions of this being sold in the market but still, nothing beats the homemade version.

No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Good day darlings! It's been a while since I last posted.  My internet connection has been crap for the past few days but that's another story and I don't want rants and negativity on this post.  So, last time, I told you that I made cheesecake for a friend.  I tweaked my old recipe a bit.  If you haven't checked my old recipe, please click here.  This version I think, because I added eggs made the cheesecake much more creamier and delicious.  Plus, I added something to the crust that made it more special.  Also, the chilling time is much more shorter than my original no-bake recipe.

Magnetic Fridge Memo Board

Hey guys! How's your weekend?  Mine was pretty fun.  I made some cheesecake, which I will post next, to bring to a friend we visited.  For today, I will show you a simple tip I use for our house.  If you like making lists, doodling, and writing messages, notes, and reminders, this tip is for you.  How many times have you gone to the store and come back only to find out that what you've bought you already have or worse, not buy what you really need.  I am usually like that, so I devised a simple plan on how to avoid these instances, wasting money by buying excess or going back to the store just to buy something you really, really need.  This is a very simple project I did just to help me organize things.  It is pretty self-explanatory but here goes.