Ever since I was young having a baby face people always misjudge me being a minor. There was one time I was in college in California I was out with my best friend getting our lunch from the shopping mall. There was a security guard who had questioned me. He thought I was in high school cutting classes.  There was another time I went to buy lotto at the gas station. The salesman at the counter asked, for my driver's license.  I was traveling with my mom to Singapore. My mom had met a new friend at the airport. My mom was told by the new friend you should bring your daughter to Universal Studio. She will really enjoy it there. I was laughing and that time I was in my 40's. I went to my son's parent orientation for college. The teacher announced if you feel you are in the wrong room please leave now. One person approached me who was seated next to me. I think that is you. It use to bother me when I was really young. Now, I feel it is really a c...

Often we get sick from the change of the weather or when our immune system gets weak. This is my remedy I always do when I feel I am getting sick.  Drink plenty of warm water. Drink any fruit juice. Eat fresh fruits Eat Korean Ramen soup or any soup Take double of your Vitamin C (morning and night) Rest Drink ginger with honey tea The reason why I eat Korean ramen soup because it makes you clear up your congested nose. The soup can be mild or spicy. My favorite Korean Ramen Soup are the following:   Note : Eating process food like instant noodles are not healthy for you. If, you don't eat it often it is alright. I make my own fruit juice.  Dalandan Juice Recipe : 1 kilo Fresh Dalandan (slice in the middle) Strainer 1 - Pitcher 2 Tbsp - Honey 1/4 Cup Hot water to dilute the honey Step 1 : Squeeze all dalandan on the strainer inside your pitcher. Step 2 : Add the 1/4 cup hot water with dilu...

What happens after you have graduated college? You need to find a job in order to have at least one year experience before you can migrate back to the United States.  Not like in the United States when you are born you have an Social Security Number that comes to your home address. Here in the Philippines you need to apply on your own  in order to get an Social Security Number. I will explain to you how you can apply. Did you know in the Philippines your Social Security System is connected to your Phil health (Medical Insurance) and Pagibig Fund (loan).  I was recently told from my employer that I needed to apply for my SSS. I was told it won't affect my SSS in the United States. Step 1 : If, you are born in the Philippines you will need to get an original copy of your birth certificate. If, your married in the Philippines you need a original copy of your marriage certificate. Apply at this website: https://nsohelpline.ph/order-now You can purchase it...

Your baby turn six months it is best to put them in a high chair when they start learning to eat.  Tips : Have a mat underneath the high chair.  Use baby spoon and bowls made of plastic Bib They say it is better to feed the baby home made food. It all depends on you. There are some parents who prefer making their child's food from scratch or some just buy ready made baby food bought in the grocery store. In the beginning of your child you will be trying variety of food to see what he/she will like the most. There will be times they don't like the taste and that is normal. There will be food that may get allergy. It is best you have a notebook and write which ones they like the most and get allergy reaction. I had also used a bouncer and walker to use in the house. Baby turns one year old. It is best to start training them off the bottle and start using a non spill sipper cup. In the beginning your child will throw it and not want to drink from the s...

I have a friend who just started a new life being a mother. She has no clue how much responsibility and how much time takes when raising your own child. First of all you will need to set up her/him nursery room. Most people let their baby sleep in the same room. The crib is set next to their bed. When your child comes out from you in the beginning your are over whelmed when your infant wants to be feed. In the beginning it will be tough and later you will adjust yourself from the pattern on your baby's needs. Your baby has been feed you need to learn how to burp your baby : Put a cloth on your shoulder Raise the baby by supporting their head Place your baby on your shoulder.  Tap the baby on the back gently.  You will hear him/her burp.  Lay your baby back to their crib. Interchange their head right, face front and left side. This way their head will form the proper way when him/her sleep. Changing their diaper : Always carry your baby  Bring to ...

Every year when I have the chance to visit the Bay Area in California I would go to inexpensive places with my best friend and her family. She would also come up with new places to explore. Either places she wants to visit or places her daughter's have been too for their field trip from their school. Either way it gives us a chance to bond and explore places together. Japanese Garden https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/japanese-garden/   Lake Merrit in Oakland Laney College Flea Market Address: 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Open on Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM The entrance fee varies depending on the day you go. Try Chamoyada a Mexican dessert made with a sweet and spicy type of shaved ice, or raspado, prepared with chamoy and mango. Chamoyada I went to Vietnam in San Jose to see what the place looked like. One of my friend had mentioned to me about...