In February, I joined a contest sponsored by the city government with the theme “So schoen ist Wien” (Vienna is beautiful). Last month, I received an invitation to attend a matinee where Austrian President Heinz Fischer and Vienna Mayor Michael…
When it rains…
It’s raining cats and dogs! Just when the sun has started shining brightly, cold winds came and the sky went gray. This time of the year calls not just for rain boots and coats but for umbrellas, outdoor rugs and…
Pamilya/Family, Estranghero/Stranger
“…love one another; just as I have loved YOU…By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves.” – John 13:34-35 Kumikilala sa iisang Ama kaya naman kahit nagkakaiba ang lahi, kulay o salita…
Kid’s eczema
Atopic dermatitis or eczema, is a common problem in infants and children. Both my boys have it when they were younger and I would apply certain kinds of gels and lotions to help with the dryness. Eczema, per definition from…
IKEA revisited
Having some days off proved useful for hunting kitchen cabinets and appliances. I also had time doing some floorplans and designing using a free online software. I don’t plan on changing ours but looking at IKEA’s and other kitchen design…
Online yellow pages
Time and again, we are reminded that the Internet is a very powerful and convenient tool. Most of us moms who used to work 9-5 are now at home doing some write-ups of products and get paid for doing so….



