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  • Combating Egocentrism: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer

    One way to combat egocentrism… is to focus on everything that God has made and done for us. Because it’s all His. Our time, our talent, our visions, our gifts, our children, they’re all “ours”, but borrowed, for a while.… Continue reading

  • Thirty Things for Thankful Thursday

    So many things to be thankful for today: 1. the sun shining through our windows… beautiful day!!! 2. a baby being loud beside me, trying different consonants and vowels (current favorites: b, m, h, y) 3. kids who love to… Continue reading

  • Thankful Thursday

    I think one of the moms at 4Real started this, and I don’t know if it’s still ongoing… if no, I’m reviving it! 😀 Counting my blessings on this August night: 1. beautiful 7-month old baby in our arms 2.… Continue reading

  • Food, Humor, Organization, and Gift Ideas

    Luxury for Mom: Started off the early morning with 1/4 cup of Mariebelle Aztec Hot Chocolate… just enough for me to handle in the dark hours of the dawn… Out of the Mouths of Babes Yena’s Quote of the Month:… Continue reading

  • Thankful, Part 2

    For freshly-done laundry. For moments of reprieve from all-day-sickness For Panera. And Chipotle. For congee. For a hubby who after 18 years will still do anything for me. And more. For conscientious children who help out when they see the… Continue reading

  • Filipino Achara / Atsara

    Achara/atsara is the Philippine contribution to the world of Asian pickles. There are many versions, and virtually any vegetable can be used for making achara. Any mention of achara, though, will most likely evoke thoughts of this type of achara,… Continue reading

    Filipino Achara / Atsara