The Misis Chronicles

In the Kitchen: Magnolia Chicken Sopas Recipe

July 31, 2017 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!

It was a rainy week and Gwen’s classes were suspended since Wednesday. Since we’re all at home on a rainy Friday night, I decided to cook some comfort food for the family. There’s nothing more comforting than warm hugs and cuddles from your loved ones especially during this weather. It’s a great prelude to the weekend, watching our favorite TV series while enjoying our bowl of Chicken Sopas.

Macaroni Soup is one recipe I can make using what’s available in the fridge. Ground meat, corned beef, ham…. this is what I like about sopas, it’s very versatile. Last week, Magnolia sent me 5 of their #PambansangManok, Magnolia Whole Chicken. So this is what went to my Chicken Sopas.

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Landmark Supermarket Alabang is now open!

July 30, 2017 1 Comment

Since I am now a certified Southerner, I’m getting excited discovering new places here. Festival Mall Alabang is one of the malls we frequent during college days. I’m saving you the math, that was some 10 years ago hahaha. After revisiting the mall last month, there are a lot of changes and it got bigger. Aside from the huge Decathlon store, Landmark Alabang also found its place in the new wing of Festival Mall.

The Landmark Supermarket opened last Friday, July 28, 2017. The Landmark staff were in full force because of the eager and excited shoppers. Why??? It’s because they have a lot of Buy 1 Take 1 and discounted items, there’s also a Landmark Alabang Exclusive sale items.

Landmark Alabang Exclusive are available until supplies last.

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Learning Ballet at The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila

July 26, 2017 4 Comments

Last summer, Gwen’s only summer activity was her ballet lessons at The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila located at the 4th Level of Fisher Mall in Quezon City. She took ballet lessons before in a different school but it’s a different experience stepping into a school carrying the name of the country’s first Prima Ballerina. It’s an added bonus that you get to see Ms. Lisa Macuja while she teaches in the adult ballet class. Gwen gets “kilig” every time we see her.

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Inside Decathlon Philippines’ 1st store in Festival Mall, Alabang

July 4, 2017 10 Comments

Sports, adventure, and travel enthusiasts will be over the moon and will do cartwheels once you set foot inside Decathlon Philippines first store in Festival Supermall, Alabang. Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer, they have goods and equipment for all sports. Bikes, tents, running, football, basketball, gymnastics, fishing, taekwondo, even SIPA… pati equestrian uniforms meron!!!

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How to decide between a personal loan and a short term loan

July 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Sometimes in life, there are things that catch you by surprise. It might be a sudden illness, a section in your house that needs to be remodeled, or a car that needs to be replaced. It seems that even if you are very meticulous in planning your budget, there are unavoidable circumstances that would cost you money.

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Your Essential Travel App for a Budget-friendly Family Vacation

June 30, 2017 19 Comments

When you’ve been hit by the travel bug, you can’t stop it, you will want to fly and wander somewhere. Once a year, twice a year, monthly… it doesn’t matter. If you’re a wanderlust when you’re still single, are you gonna stop traveling once you have a family with kids in tow? I bet the answer is a big fat NO, just like our case.

Before Gwen reached 2 years old, we maximized her free flights because children under 2 can sit on the lap. After that, children 2 years old and above pays the same rate as adults. I admit that our travels became less frequent now that we’re paying 3 full rates, sometimes 4 if we bring the yaya. Budget in airfare is a major factor in our trips. Promo fares have been scarce lately and you need to have a lot of patience when you see one, because website crashes after a few clicks, etc.

This was taken in Mitsuyado Sei-men, hoping that we get to be in the real Japan this year.

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