Planting Joy With The Right Garden Hose

I have always loved nature's hues! Vividly colored petals and leaves refresh the soul. I remember my younger son saying not so long ago- "plants, plants plants, all mommy does is plant plant plant". 

Now that life has become busier, the closest I can get to gardening is taking photos in the family garden. What an enjoyable role that is! I get to watch tiny winged friends crawling on purple petals and leaves kissing the rain!

Battered Woman Syndrome: How To Recognize The Signs

       

Love is the most powerful of emotions. It could either make you or break you. Women tend to be easily swept off their feet when a man proposes with promises of heaven and Earth and everything else in between. We are genetically predisposed to respond to men's luring. As women we have to learn to protect ourselves from being stuck in disastrous relationships and end up being beaten by the man we thought would love us for all eternity. Thank God not all men are bad and there are many out there who truly know how to take care of a woman.

What is Battered Woman Syndrome or Battered Wife Syndrome?     

-is a reference to any person who...

Orly and our Belgian Malinois

Hubby and our Belgian Malinois fur baby both watching the sky change colors dawn of yesterday. 

Blessed Sunday

Sundays, I love Sundays. The hubby and I have been good the past weeks. He has managed to make me get out of bed at 4 in the morning to prepare for early Sunday mass. And as always he takes the lead in buying our week's supply of veggies, meat, fish and poultry. I'll share our fresh purchases in another post. Believe me I am enjoying the simple quiet life. The best!

~kulasa~

Testing Times: Three Situations Where Children May Need Extra Support

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Children are generally resilient and happy go lucky, they adapt to new situations far better than most of us adult do. However, that’s not to say that certain circumstances aren’t tricky for them, and it’s important to guide them through successfully. Otherwise, they're at risk of anxieties and negative thought patterns that could follow them through later in life. Here are three testing situations where children might need some extra support, advice and guidance. 

When You’re Moving House

Why Your Dining Room Deserves To Be Part Of Your Home

Dining rooms are a dying fashion. It’s no wonder when we have breakfast bars in the kitchen that we use on a regular basis. Dining rooms are often locked up and never used. In many ways, dining rooms are just throwbacks to when dinner parties were big business. If you host often, then that’s great, but most of us don't use our dining rooms enough. With Christmas on its way, it’s time to change that. Does the prospect of your family crowding into your damp and unloved dining room make you cringe? Take the excuse to bring your dining room into this century by giving it the makeover it deserves.

GET THE DECORATION RIGHT

Choosing the right decoration is crucial in updating your dining room. You’re going to want to create ambiance during meals. Opting for bright colours might not be the best thing. Think of settling down after a hard day with a glass of wine and a good meal. Neutral colours are best. Something that’s not going to give you a headache the moment you walk in. Think of creams and beige colours. How about sandy coloured walls? Even a pale yellow could work well if it fits with the rest of the house. Think of the most soothing colours possible, and see which one works.

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On Parenthood and Nipa Resto Grill

      The food lover in me found another good place  to dine in. The hubby and I have been so curious about this new resto along the Diversion Road to San Fernando City from its construction to its opening.

Missing You: Remembering And Honoring A Dear Departed Loved One

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Losing a loved one is a painful experience. At times it can feel completely overwhelming. Dealing with that grief takes time. When the initial rawness eases, some people take comfort in remembering and memorializing that person in some way. There are many simple and thoughtful ways you can do this.

1. A Simple Memory Book

When a person you love dies, the pain of missing them can seem unbearable. So it makes sense to gather their photographs around you. Anything with a link to them seems significant and can help you begin to heal. Putting together a photo album of their life is a reminder of the happy times you shared.

Understanding Your Role As The Child Of An Elderly Parent

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Hey guys, lately I’ve been reading a lot about elderly parents. In particular, what role the former kids, now adults should take. I think this is quite a complicated issue. On the one hand, you want to make sure that your parents are safe in their old age. On the other, you have to let them have their independence. Then, you need to think about where they should live and when this becomes your choice, not theirs. You need to think about whether you want to help them move in with you. I know a lot of people prefer this option to permanent care. But is that the best thing for your parents are you. There’s a lot of choices to make here, and the right decision isn’t always clear. That’s why I’m going to try and break down my thoughts on this issue.

Beyond the Sunset

Dear Dad,

     Hi there! Hey, I came to visit the other day. I didn't see you. I suppose you weren't there. It was too grassy where we left you. But don't worry, someone will clean up the place soon. I hope you got what I left for you there, a candle on the ground next to the yellow flowers. 

I visited next one of your favorite places in town. You remember? that area where you used to fish? where the sun meets the sky at the end of the day and where I used to sit around and watch you with your fish-net running towards the waves...

I went there but didn't see you though I have to admit, the wind, the clouds, the air, the sun, the flowers...they all told me you are happy now....wherever you may be......