The Misis Chronicles

A kid’s guide to the 39th Manila International Book Fair

September 11, 2018 3 Comments

The 39th Manila International Book Fair starts tomorrow, September 12 to 18, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. It will be a haven for book lovers, kids and adults alike. And did you know that the entire 2nd floor is dedicated to children’s and young adult books? Whoa! That’s thousands of storybooks and novels. I’m sure it can be overwhelming but here’s a guide made especially for those going with their kids to the 39th MIBF.

Related: Get FREE tickets to the 39th Manila International Book Fair

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Delgado Clinic’s Optimal Birth Outcome Program + Maternity Package Rates

September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Back when I was pregnant with Gwen, I didn’t get to attend seminars/workshops for first-time parents. Maybe because Chinese General Hospital where I gave birth did not have any of that. That’s why pregnant moms these days are so lucky because there are so many support groups online and offline. Hospitals like Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital, more popularly known as the Delgado Clinic, has taken an extra measure of love and personalized care as all mothers do to make sure their child not only lives, but fluorishes.

Related: Cost of Giving Birth at Chinese General Hospital

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Where to buy United Nations costume for kids in Divisoria and Baclaran?

August 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

After Buwan Ng Wika last August, another school activity that needs costumes is the United Nations Celebration this October. A lot of parents will be searching for places where to buy United Nations costumes for their kids. Well, 2 places come to mind, Divisoria and Baclaran. If you live in the Northern part of Metro Manila, Tutuban Mall or 168 Shopping Mall in Divisoria is your nearest source. If you’re from the South like Cavite, go to GG Cruz St. in Baclaran, at the back of Baclaran Church.

Where to buy United Nations Costumes for Kids?

Myrna’s Costume House in 168 Mall, Divisoria

I have bought costumes for Gwen and for my nephew from this shop before. I like to buy here because it’s inside 168 Mall where it’s airconditioned so if you are bringing your kids, they will be comfortable when fitting their costumes.

Myrna’s Costume House is located at the 4th Level, Stall 4A 01, 168 Mall, Divisoria.

GG Cruz St. in Baclaran

GG Cruz St. can be found at the back of Baclaran Church. You won’t miss it because there’s a welcome post that shows the street name at the beginning of the street. Also, there are already a lot of stores selling costumes and gowns in the street.

united nations costume for kids in baclaran

There are plenty of online shops these days that also sells United Nations Costumes, check Facebook, Lazada, or Shopee.

Other options include Villalobos St. in Quiapo. You can also ask in Department Stores like Landmark.

In The Kitchen: Keto Omelette with Spinach, Mushroom, & Cheese

August 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

In the Kitchen will be the category where I will post some of the recipes I cook for my family. I promise you these are super-duper easy recipes because I’m really not an expert in the kitchen plus the fact that I don’t want recipes with so many steps/how-tos. Just 4-6 instructions, anything more than that, I skip the page of my recipe book and look for simpler recipes. So newbies in the kitchen, I hope you’ll try my recipes or suggestions and let’s share kitchen secrets!

I ~~tried~~ the keto diet before but carbs is life for me haha. I think I only lasted 2 or 3 days without rice so I just switched into a low-carb diet, basta may rice! Now that I’m home, I want to try intermittent fasting (IF) since there will be less temptation because I won’t see other food except for what’s inside the fridge.

Anyway, here’s one easy keto omelette recipe I cooked before using spinach, mushroom, and feta cheese. On a keto diet or not, I still cook this because it’s yummy and healthy, and I love feta cheese!

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Of signs and answered prayers: From a working mother to SAHM

August 24, 2018 8 Comments

It’s a turning point in my life, and also with my family of three. After being a working mom for 7 years, I decided to be a full-time mommy to Gwen. If you’re following my posts on FB, Gwen’s yaya didn’t come back when she went to the province last May, makiki-fiesta lang daw sya. Una, 2 weeks, biglang nagkasakit ang lola, naging 1 month… hanggang sa wala ng paramdam. Take note, nag-iwan pa ng mga gamit nya dito sa amin, yun pala hindi na babalik :(. So from June, Nanay helped in looking after Gwen while Jeff and I go to work. When classes started last July, wala na, chaos at stress na talaga. From waking up early in the morning to prepare Gwen’s lunch, then prepping up to go to work, tapos rushing home after work kasi may homework/quiz/projects pa si Gwen. I can no longer be a multi-hyphenated mom, wala akong bato ni Darna :p, I need to decide if we should hire a yaya again na kahit hindi namin gaanong kakilala or or if I will resign from work.

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