Posted in Fine Motor skills, Learning through play

Learning through play – Let’s write,Let’s draw and Let’s play!

Our kids are learning in every way: Their imaginations are richer than ever, vocabulary and descriptive language are expanding, and early math and writing skills are beginning to emerge.

Here are a few of our activities to nurture little A’s creativity, challenge his new skills but still laughing while as he learn!

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though little A is much familiar with the alphabet still we are working on the beginning sounds and allowing him to analayze the direction.
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With this activity I am giving him the chance to understand the direction first before answering the worksheet. A simple problem solving yet practising his writing skills

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Be the patron behind the next Picasso!

Whether paints, chalk, and an easel make an excellent at-home art studio; or stock up on crayons, colored pencils, markers, and activity pads for an art kit that can go anywhere.

Either option will have kiddos happily exploring their creative sides while they build fine motor skills and pre-writing skills.

What I love about this activity is that it introduces kids to the concept of art as a powerful way to express emotions..

Posted in Tried and Tested - Food Galore

LOVE goes through the stomach

Sometimes it’s nice to just say your LOVE thru eating!..

Here are some of my favorite meals:

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Beef Full Ribs @ Chillis – Taste was good and the meats were tender but it was nothing gastronomic..Serving is also big! As in two huge ribs..
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Tenderloin Steak @ Chilis – the portions are generous and satisfying. The taste is good but nothing superb..
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homemade cinnamon pancake
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turkey sausage wheat bread with creamy hot chocolate @ Tim Horton’s
Posted in Family matters, Friendship, Parenting style, Weekend escapades

Double Treat Celebration @ Dubai Creek Park

If my memory serves right I first met this group 5 or 6 years ago. They were so intact that I am so overwhelmed with their closeness. They welcomed me as part of their group and I never felt like “OP” or out of place..We clicked right away because they were all easy to be friend with.

But we can’t deny the truth that as the  the friendship continue to grow our family is also growing fast and solid.

What amazed me more is that we witnessed how each other transform from being a happy-go-lucky couple to a more matured and responsible parents.

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mga nene at totoy..

Dati kasya pa kami sa frame ng camera even without siksikan pero ngayon bawal na huminga para magkasya kami.

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Ngayon we have the new generation na! Our kiddos..

One month from now there will be new addition to the family. The baby boy of JM and Tenz will arrive soon! How cool is that?! To welcome the arrival of the new bundle of joy they invited us for a double celebration.Baby shower and at the same time birthday bash of a soon-to-be dad – JM.

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We made sure to free our schedule so we can see DH friends again. I even reminded daddy A and Raquiza to make sure that we should come on time. Oh well, kami lang naman ang laging late sa lahat ng mga parties..hehe

So it’s really surprising for them seeing us for the first time to be the first. As in early birds!Umabot na kami sa opening prayer ni Icel.Woohooo!!

And because we were still early Raquiza and I had the chance to do pictorials muna. Mala nature lover lang ang peg..

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One of the reason why I always loved to attend gathering with DH family aside that I enjoyed their company but mainly because it’s instant playdate.

Little A had fun playing baseball game with Justine.

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For the soon-to-be -parents – here’s a piece of advise..

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 Matulog na kayo ng matulog sa ngayon kasi pag lumabas si baby “ngarag mode na”..hehe.

But seriously, take one step at a time. It’s an overwhelming experience yet very rewarding.

Along the journey there will always be unwanted and unsolicited advise from others but always follow your instinct.  Don’t stick to the books – every child is a unique one.

Enjoy and Welcome to the world of parenthood…

Posted in Family matters, Tried and Tested - Food Galore, Weekend escapades

Dining out – Pizzaro,AL Majaz Waterfront

Escape from Dubai’s every day noise to enjoy a true intimate family bonding.

Whenever we feel like eating out on Thursday night, I can’t think of a better place to enjoy a relaxed dinner with delightful food than Pizzaro,Al Majaz Waterfront Sharjah. It’s a surreal!

We’ve dined here couple of times before but it’s always a dining experience I look forward to.

The fact that it’s near our place we also loved the interiors.It’s fantastic, artsy and homey.

Pizzaro offers a wide choice of freshly cooked tasty meals at affordable prices,served in fast and friendly way in a cosy and comfortable environment.

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The food, of course, is divine. They are served with thought and simple lavishness. The most fabulous taste that will go inside your mouth…

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complimentary garlic herbed bread
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Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare (linguine with assorted seafood )

With such a variety of mouth-watering dishes it’s hard to decide what we enjoyed most. Each dish was delicious and obviously made from the freshest ingredients.

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Sirlion steak with veggie salad
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La Frutti Di Mare (assorted sea food,chopped parsley & garlic)
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Seafood Soup (mixture of mussels,clams and squid)

Between a meat lover or a seafood enthusiast there was more than enough choice for a truly indulgence..

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Visit Pizzaro Al Majaz Waterfront, Buhairah Corniche or call for delivery 06-5521122

Posted in Uncategorized

Cinnamon Quick Bread

Hazelnut Cinnamon Swirled Bread is a great recipe for fans of cinnamon and nutella.

The bread has a good combination of cinnamon and chocolate flavor, a soft and slightly cake-like crumb,so you get a double dose of yummy-ness. This is a great bread to serve at a brunch with coffee or in a tea party, but it is so simple to put together that it is a good recipe to make without a special occasion just to enjoy at home.

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Yummy looking, right?!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2  cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 TB flour
  • 1 TB cinnamon
  • 4 dollops of nutella (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs and vanilla together.
  2. Stir in melted butter, slowly. Pour into greased bread pan.
  3. Mix topping ingredients (1 cup butter softened, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon). Drop over the mixture evenly.
  4. Swirl your topping and mixture with a knife going up and down the length of the pan. You can add dollops of nutella for your sweet tooth,if you like.
  5. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.
  6. Serve hot and ENJOY!
Posted in For the love of baking, Our little man

Choco Banana Oat Mini Muffin

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We’ve had a few chillier days here in Dubai!

It’s made me crave the comforts of a nice, soft chocolatey dessert…

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The mini muffins smell amazingly when they are baking and I’d say that they are absolutely rich in flavors.

The additions of oats added some interesting texture to the muffins. The Maltesers gave the muffins a subtle overall maltiness and will fancy on your tastebuds, I’m sure!

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a slice of fresh banana – haven!

I posted picture in my Facebook account and Instagram and my friends were asking if I am really on a diet mode.. Yes, I am! Wink!

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my uber cute little fan and number one critic..

Have a nice day!