Growing up, every holiday gathering in our house was always finished the same way. After the table would be cleared of all of the Italian and Filipino main dishes, the fruit and nuts would come out for the adults. With the fruit and nuts would come sambuca and espresso. The kids would get the Italian pastries and the cookie platter. Of course all of us would attack the cookie platter choosing the cookies that best suited our taste. I loved anything with chocolate. My siblings might choose the ... continue reading...
Salt Water
The Cure for anything is SALT WATER: sweat, tears, or the sea. I recently read this quote by Isak Dinesen from one of the mommies I follow on Instagram. I had "a moment" when I read it. It was like one of those moments when you're listening to a song and you realize this song is telling YOUR story, it's like a page taken from YOUR book, and it speaks to your soul so much that you are sure to play it over and over again-all the while, belting out the lyrics and singing along, knowing that ... continue reading...
Quinoa Broccoli Frittatas
I love to cook. I love it when cooking is also easy and good for you too! A high school friend of mine posted these quick little ditties on her fb page and inspired me to make them for the kids. Unfortunately, I was only able to make them now! They were fabulous, so I will definitely be making them again. I might even change it up a little bit with some of the ingredients. For those of you who may not know, frittatas are like quiche without the crust. I grew up eating frittatas often in my ... continue reading...
Sharing is Caring
Weekends are normally very busy in our household. This past weekend we had the normally scheduled birthday parties (of which the children had three to attend) as well as attending an event for DSAPI. Nino and I were asked to speak for a little while at the Early Intervention Seminar which is given for new parents by The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines. I would say that it a very important event of our activities this past weekend because it gave Nino and I the opportunity ... continue reading...
Great to be Grateful
November has always been one of my favorite months of the year. November means changing leaves, big warm sweaters, boots to wear, and apple cider donuts. It means Thanksgiving, pumpkin pies, the month after MY birthday, the month before Christmas and crock pot stews. It means the smell of Autumn, sleeping with the window cracked and a time to be GRATEFUL. While I always try to practice living a life filled with gratitude, something about November is even more special. Of course, Thanksgiving ... continue reading...