Dear Lord, On Christmas day... I want to offer my thank you prayer. As I got down on all fours, collecting, crumpling and stuffing wrapping paper into paper bags, I want to thank You for the mess that is Christmas morning. You have shown me that I am blessed with children who love opening presents big or small, that we have something exciting to look forward to; that there are people who care to give us the gifts of their time, effort and money. Please give me the wisdom to guide them so … [Read more...]
Watercolor Art Materials Roundup, Cymplified!
So! You want to make watercolor art but haven't any clue what materials to use? Me too! I started with the Prang watercolor set I had in college. I also have watercolor pencils. I bought the Derwent Inktense blocks and water brushes when I was in Singapore. I had paintbrushes from my brother (who also owned the watercolor set, I just bought the refills), from my mom, and from workshops. I bought one bottle of Dr. Ph. Martin's radiant concentrated watercolor at an event. I have a big … [Read more...]
July And Kidzville, Cymplified!
It's November, and I'm still talking about July? Am I crazy? Probably. But... July was a month of hot and sunny days. And also cold, wet, rainy and stormy days. Of the children's staying home three days before one weekend because of class suspension. July was a month of broken scanner glass plate. Of nervousness and palpitation. Of pain on the left side of the chest. Of a dark cloud looming overhead. The cloud that is breast cancer. July was a month of Cayla's sudden clinginess … [Read more...]
Taking Gifting to the Next Level, Cymplified!
Taking Gifting To The Next Level is my entry to the Nuffnang and SM Supermalls blog contest. In the blink of an eye, it's November already! Pretty soon, Christmas will arrive. Silly me, I still haven't put up the tree. Yet, I have my list of wishes five. First is one I want for a long time. It's a modest new home in a new place, where there is fresh air sublime, and a garden grows on lots of space. The family cottage will be simple and cozy. It will be furnished with a library … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Creating A Safe, Healthy And Clean Room For Children, Cymplified!
This guest post on Creating A Safe, Healthy And Clean Room For Children is brought to us by Top Domestic Cleaners. It is never easy to teach our children how to maintain their rooms clean and well-arranged. The truth is that most kids consider such activities so boring that they rarely listen to the detailed instructions given by us, their parents. No matter how hard we try, some children are simply reluctant to clean their rooms on a regular basis. If you wonder how to create a safe and … [Read more...]
Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto, Cymplified!
Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon had all the elements of a fairytale: a tower, a princess, a prince, and a dragon. The main character, however, was the dragon. Not just any dragon, but, a funny one. Who ever heard of a funny dragon, right? That's what Nickerbacher's father thought. Dragons were supposed to do their duty. For a moment, I was transported into my younger self, struggling with the need to make my own choices versus the expectations of my parents. But, then, I returned to my … [Read more...]
Guest Post: How To Creatively Manage The Household Budget, Cymplified!
This guest post on How To Creatively Manage The Household Budget is brought to you by Hilary Smith. Every mother has heard these dreaded words, “I'm bored” from their kids during summer vacation and “stick to the budget” almost every day from either her spouse or herself. The first one is easy enough to solve with a new toy or a treat for a restless child, but that can make the second scenario even more agonizing. Balancing a budget often means going without those little extra treats, like … [Read more...]
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