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Saturday, January 11, 2020

The best time for new beginnings is now...

Mama Miah January 11, 2020 0 Comments

The best time for new beginnings is now...

We all have this mindset that we have to start doing something new based on the calendar. But, you don't have to wait for New Year or new month to start something new or continue to start again you're unfinished tasks/work...

I know sometimes we get too lazy to do the things that we wanted or we have to do. I am GUILTY of that too... ;) I sometimes set a date on the calendar like the first day of the month to start a little project or a DIY that I have been wanting to do but when that day's been over and I still haven't started anything, I tend to wait for another 1st day of the month again and the cycle goes on... LOL!

I wanted to be motivated this year and this is a reminder for myself to do what I can do now and don't wait for tomorrow, next week, or next month to start it. I have been wanting to do this cross-stitch pattern that I have bought years ago (2 or 3 years ago, I think). It's the Lord's Prayer and I really forgot about it because of this calendar mindset. Now that I remember it, I decided to go out and buy some of the threads that I needed and started doing my little project. I just hope that I get motivated each day to spend some time to do it. Oh... Wish me luck... :)

For those who like The Lord's Prayer Cross-stitch Design, you can buy it here:

Actually, I have a lot of things in mind that I wanted to do but I have to start one at a time. ;) How about you guys, what is it that you wanted to start doing this year? I hope you won't wait for months or years to start doing it... ;)

Thursday, January 2, 2020

My Top 10 Spotify Songs in 2019!

Mama Miah January 02, 2020 0 Comments

I have been listening to Spotify for years and I just wanted to share with you my most-streamed songs last 2019. You need to have an internet connection or data connection to use Spotify. So, I have subscribed to Spotify Premium so I can download some of my playlists on my phone and listen to my favorite songs even when I am not online. Anyways, here are My Top 10 Spotify Songs in 2019:

I was surprised though because the song on top of my list is "If Only" by Dove Cameron. That's my daughter's favorite song from the movie Descendants. I guess she's been playing it on loop for that song to reach on my top list. LOL!

Here are My Top 5 Artists:

Chris Tomlin
Hillsong Worship
Boyce Avenue
Westlife
Dove Cameron

How about you, who are your top artists and what are your top Spotify songs last year? Check them out on Spotify Wrapped, www.spotify.com/wrapped.

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Inspiring Parenting Quotes

Mama Miah December 14, 2019 0 Comments

Here are some inspiring parenting quotes that I have made and posted on my Facebook Page; Mama Miah! I have compiled it here on my blog and hopefully, this will make you feel inspired, motivated and might somehow help you through your parenting journey. :)

1. "Most things are good, and they are the strongest things, but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil." - Walt Disney

2. "Sometimes being a mom is the most overwhelming job on the planet. But when you pause to filter your response through LOVE, your children will learn how to handle life well instead of letting life handle them."

3. "Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." - Anne Frank

4. "One generation full of deeply loving parents would change the brain of the next generation, and with that, the world." ~ Dr. Charles Raison

5. "Having kids - the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings—is the biggest job anyone can embark on." - Maria Shriver

6. "Either we spend time meeting children's emotional needs by filling their love cup or we will spend time dealing with behaviors caused by their unmet needs. Either way, we spend the time." - Palm Leo

7. "Affirming words from moms and dads are like switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it;s like lightning up a whole roomful of possibilities." - Gary Smalley

8. "Love felt by the parent does not automatically translate into love experienced by the child." -Gabor Mate

9. "You might never know a man's vulnerable place until you see him with his daughter because with her, he seems capable of more human emotions than he will ever share with anyone else."

11. "But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins".

11. "Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."

12. "The most important thing in the world is family and love."

13. "Encourage and Support your kids because children are apt to live up to what you believe of them." - Lady Bird Johnson

I'll be posting more quotes soon, not just on parenting but in general... Feel free to like and follow my social media accounts:

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

The BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE is back in Davao!

Mama Miah November 17, 2019 0 Comments

The World’s Biggest Book Sale returns to Davao City with a wide variety of choices and 50% to 90% off recommended retail price for book lovers. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will be open 24 hours a day to Davaoeños for 11 days from November 22 to December 2 at the Enderun Tent, Azuela Cove in Davao City. Entrance to the Sale is FREE! With over 150,000 visitors last year, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is excited to welcome more book lovers this year bringing you over a million-brand new English book on sale.

An exclusive to the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale and a bestseller among Filipinos all through the nation, The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will once again be bringing the Magical Books with Augmented Reality (AR) technology to the Book Sale. These books aim to assist in a child’s learning and development as they are able to interact, read, play and learn using its cutting-edge technology to revolutionize reading for young ones. Included among this category are classics such as ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and eight new titles such as ‘ABC Fun with Mickey’ and ‘123 Counting Fun with Mickey’.

Avid readers can expect multiple genres that include fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and premium titles at the Book Sale. Visitors can enjoy browsing through the wide selection of fiction titles, which include literature, thriller, romance, and young adults. Numerous genres such as music, self-help, architecture, biographies and many more will cater to everyone’s needs and allow people to pick up new books they’ve never tried before. The children’s books, which include activity books, pop-up books, picture books, coloring books, and audiobooks will leave parents spoilt for choice and encourages them to create a love for reading from a young age.

“The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale travels globally and has explored four cities in the Philippines so far including Manila, Davao, Cebu and Pampanga. It has been amazing to see droves of people, young and old, come together for the love of books. With last year’s turnout, we’re excited to see more Davaoeños at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale this year and hopefully we are able to continuously instill and create a love for reading. Through the enthusiastic welcome that we have received, it is heartwarming to see that Filipinos are looking forward to attending our Book Sale again in Davao this year,” said Jacqueline Ng, Co-Founder of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale.

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale also advocates a number of charities through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, the Red Readerhood (RRH) that enables readers to give the best to the least. In the Philippines, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale works with Gawad Kalinga, as they reach out to communities in the country by giving back and helping to make a difference in every place they visit. Sharing the same advocacy with the Sale, Gawad Kalinga has been working with The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale in promoting literacy, reaching out to children and adults, and sharing with them the joys and benefits of reading, as both organizations believe that reading is meant for all. During the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Davao 2018, 2111 books were donated to various villages, home and elementary schools in Patag, Misuhumey, Pegalongan, and Dumalogdog. In 2019, the initiative has continued on by collecting 13, 679 books in Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu. This year in Davao, the collected books will be distributed to Sibol Villarica, Sibol Cogon, Sibol San Nicolas, Sibol Mahayag, Sibol Medsa in hopes of spreading knowledge to the children there. To kick start the donations, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will be pledging 500 books.

“Gawad Kalinga partners with institutions or individuals that can inspire the young to dream and build a poverty-free nation. A future full of hope! The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is one of those big businesses with a big heart. They make great books available and accessible to every Filipino especially the poor. This is a cause worth venturing into at a cost that is affordable for everyone,” said Jose Luis Oquiñena, Executive Director of Gawad Kalinga.

Now on its 10th year, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale aims to encourage reading by providing high-quality, brand-new English books at low prices by visiting more cities in countries such as Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Pakistan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Stay in the loop with news through the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale’s social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbwbooksphilippines

Instagram: @bbwbooksph

Website: https://bigbadwolfbooks.com

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery's 3rd Anniversary

Mama Miah September 01, 2019 0 Comments

(Photo from Davao Bloggers Society)

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery celebrated their 3rd Anniversary with some of the members of Davao Bloggers Society. This floral-themed cafe has a beautiful interior and definitely an Instagram worthy cafe that serves unique and flavorful dishes, beautifully crafted cakes and cupcakes and other pastries.

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

I love pasta and I really loved Yolk's creamy and tasty pasta, I just can't help to have another serving of it. Spaghetti and Cajun Shrimps are both priced at Php 210 only.

Yolks Cafe has a variety of delicious foods (rice meals, pasta, salads, soup, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, desserts, etc.) and drinks to offer, so whether you're dining alone, with friends or family, there'll be a perfect meal for all of you.

Yolks also have Ultimate Bundles, a perect meal to share with your family or your group of friends. Their Ultimate Family Combo includes a Pasta platter, 1 whole Pizza, Chicken Buffalo Wings platter and an Ice Tea pitcher, priced at Php 1,200 only.

Cakes and Pastries at Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

Yolks Cafe offers a wide variety of desserts which are so beautiful and delectable, you can pair it up with hot cocoa, coffee or tea. This is one of my personal favorite, the delicious Banoffee Pizza, priced at Php 150 for Selfie or solo and Php 260 for Groufie.

Banoee Pizza at Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

They also serve different kinds of Milk Tea and Fruit Tea which ranges from Php 100 to Php 150.

Milk Tea series at Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

Here are the prices for Yolks Cafe's Milk Tea and Fruit Teas.

Milk Tea Prices at Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

Aside from pastries, pizzas and milk teas and other snacks, Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery also offers breakfast meals to jumpstart your day. Dine in from 7a.m. to 9a.m. and you'll enjoy a free brewed coffee! :)

(Photo Source: Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery's FB Page)

On their 3rd Anniversary, Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery has launched their new product line the Green Box and Lunch Box.

If you are health-conscious, want to lose some weight or just like to eat healthy but delicious foods but you're in a hurry and have no time to prepare, you can rely on Green Box's healthy meal plans to save the day.

GreenBox is a curated meal plan that will help you in achieving your goal in having a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy need not taste bland. The GreenBox offers portion-controlled meals using fresh ingredients and different herbs & spices that will enhance the flavor of your food.

Green Box Healthy Meal Plans by Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City

Green Box healthy meals are now available at Yolks Cafe, they offer healthy and low carb meal plans at an affordable rate, below are the prices for their meal plans:

1-day meal plan - Php 270
2-day meal plan - Php 540
3-day meal plan - Php 810
4-day meal plan - Php 1,080
5-day meal plan - Php 1,350
6-day meal plan - Php 1,550

Each meal plan will have 2 meals per day for lunch and dinner.

Another product line of Yolks Cafe is the Lunch Box, these meals is specifically made for parents who have busy schedules and have no time prepare for their children's lunch. Lunch Box helps busy moms provide healthy lunches for their kids without the hassle of extra prep.

Each lunch box comes with the main item, vegetables, fruits or healthy snack – all in perfect-size portions for kids. The meals will be delivered in reusable boxes to the child's school before lunchtime. Personalized food containers can also be purchased separately. Empty food containers are then collected after lunch, so the parents will know if their child/children are actually eating their food.

Lunch Box at Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City - #MamaMiah

Lunch Box Rates:

Daily -Php 100
Weekly - Php 475
Monthly - Php 1,850

Subscription for Lunch Box and Green Box can be done daily, weekly or monthly. Orders can be done thru their Facebook Pages: Lunch Box and Green Box. You can also visit Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery at their new location: #18 Acacia St., Juna Subd., Matina, Davao City (near Ateneo de Davao University Carpark bldg. Payment can be done in advance at Yolks Cafe, thru BDO online banking or COD.

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery - Davao City #YolksPh #MamaMiah #MommyBlogger

If you are planning to have an event, like a baby shower, baptismal or christening, birthday, anniversary, or corporate meetings, Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery is the perfect place for your special occasion. They can accommodate up to 80 pax and offers cakes and catering for your events. For queries/reservations, you may contact them at 0927-409-0399.

By the way, if you're looking for an event organizer to help you with the decorations and other party needs, "A" Creative Events can help you make your event a memorable one, contact them at 09336989492. :)

Monday, August 26, 2019

Ward off Mosquitos Naturally with Moringa-O² Herbal Insect Repellent Lotion

Mama Miah August 26, 2019 0 Comments

With the rise of dengue cases in our country, a lot of parents are worried especially for our little ones. Most mosquito repellent products are sold out in the market, maybe because a lot of parents bought some to protect their kids and family.

I am just lucky my sister-in-law found this in one of the Malls here in Davao. It's the only one left on the rack at that time, so she immediately buys it.

I personally haven't tried the Moringa-O² Herbal Insect Repellent but based on my Sister-in-law's review, it was great and effective in warding off mosquitoes. And I agree with her when we tested the lotion, so far we haven't been bitten by mosquitos after using it, and it leaves our skin moisturized. The fact that it is Deet-free, paraben-free, and made from natural ingredients makes me happy, so I feel assured and confident to use it on my daughter and my family.

Ward off Mosquitos Naturally with Moringa-O² Herbal Insect Repellent Lotion

Moringa-O² Naturals Citronella Insect Repellent Lotion contains a rare blend of extracts & oils from Moringa (“malunggay”), olive, and omega (sunflower) that feed your skin with rich antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It contains aloe vera to moisturize skin, paraben-free, so it's safe for kids and pregnant women. It is Deet-free but contains citronella to naturally ward off dengue mosquitoes and other pests.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Mammillaria Beneckei a.k.a. Fish Hook Cactus Flower

Mama Miah August 12, 2019 2 Comments

Hello everyone! My Mammillaria Beneckei a.k.a. Fish Hook Cactus has already bloomed and the color of it's flower is... Yellow! It's my first time to see it's beauty since I last blogged about it in year 2017. I've been waiting for my fishhook cactus to bloom and it took 2 years for it to mature and finally had its flower. Yay! :)

Before it Bloomed...

I can't help to stare at it for so long because it's beauty is captivating. It's flower didn't last long by the way, it only bloomed for one day... But I am thankful, I have seen its beauty, hopefully its offspring will also bloom soon. :)

By the way, here's my previous blog post about Mammillaria Beneckei a.k.a. Fish Hook Cactus.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Growing Clitoria Ternatea and it's Benefits

Mama Miah August 11, 2019 0 Comments

Growing Clitoria Ternatea or Butterly Pea and it's Benefits

Clitoria Ternatea has a lot of names, it also called Blue Ternatea, Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeon Wings, Blue Bell Vine, Blue Pea, Cordofan Pea, and Darwin pea. It is an edible herbal plant that has a lot of benefits to our body. I've searched online for the benefits of Butterfly Pea and I was really amazed how this perennial plant has numerous benefits like memory enhancer, brain booster, improves eyesight, diuretic, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anti-diabetic, anti-asthmatic, anti-anxiety and depression. I think there are a lot more benefits and medicinal use if you do intensive research about the Clitoria Ternatea.

After knowing its benefits, I wanted to have my own Butterfly Pea plant. I am just lucky because my friend gave me some seeds last summer and I planted them in a big container. We made a DIY trellis made up of small water pipes and wires so the vines have more places to climb.

Growing Clitoria Ternatea plant is just easy, it doesn't require so much, just good soil and you're good to go. I planted them through seeds in our compost soil and in more than a week or two, there are already new sprouts. After almost two months, it started to have flowers already. Once it has started growing flowers, it will grow more every day. :)

I used organic fertilizer on my plants like:

Crushed eggshells - rich in calcium which helps plants grow healthy and strong. It also reduces the acidity of the soil.
Rabbit manure - a great fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that plants need for healthy growth.
Banana peels - rich in potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. It also keeps the aphids away.
Rice water - (yung pinaghugasan ng bigas bago iluto). I actually don't know what are the actual benefits of using rice water on plants but based on experience, my plants and vegetables grow well and produce more fruits and as for the Clitoria ternatea, it produces lots of flowers even some of my seedlings have started producing flowers in a month.

I've searched for the benefits of minerals our plants can get on rice water and I've found this post:
"Washing rice causes rice to lose up to 7% protein, 30% crude fiber, 15% free amino acids, 25% calcium (Ca), 47% total phosphorus (P), 47% iron (Fe), 11% zinc (Zn), 41% potassium (K), 59% thiamine, 26% riboflavin, and 60% niacin." [Source: http://www.christopherteh.com/blog/2017/11/washed-rice-water]

Clitoria Ternatea, Blue Ternatea, Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeon Wings, Blue Bell Vine, Blue Pea, Cordofan Pea and Darwin pea

Today, it gives us a lot of flowers which is more than what we can consume. So, I give some to my friends and family and let them try it too. :) They were so eager to try it when they knew about its benefits. ;)

Clitoria Ternatea is commonly used as a tea, some call it Blue Tea as the natural color of its flower will fade when boiled or put on hot water. The tea doesn't taste that bad and you can make a refreshing juice when you add lemon or calamansi and honey to the extract that you collected from the flower.
Here's a reference to a study made on Clitoria Ternatea and its benefits on its subject/s:

Clitoria ternatea , commonly known as Shankpushpi, is widely used in the traditional Indian system of medicine as a brain tonic and is believed to promote memory and intelligence. We examined the effectiveness of alcoholic extracts of aerial and root parts of C. ternatea at 300 and 500 mg/kg doses orally in rats in attenuating electroshock-induced amnesia. Extracts at 300 mg/kg dose produced significant memory retention, and the root parts were found to be more effective. [Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21214440]

Treatment with 100 mg/kg of Clitoria ternatea aqueous root extract (CTR), for 30 days in neonatal and young adult age groups of rat, significantly increased acetylcholine (ACh) content in their hippocampi as compared to age matched controls. Increase in ACh content in their hippocampus may be the neurochemical basis for their improved learning and memory. [Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12490229]

Evaluation of the antiasthmatic activity of Clitoria ternatea L. roots. [Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21575696]

Sunday, July 14, 2019

YOU are STRONGER than your ANXIETY

Mama Miah July 14, 2019 0 Comments

YOU are STRONGER than your ANXIETY. This is what I always say to myself whenever I am having an anxiety attack or panic attack.

It's been months since I had an anxiety/panic attack. Recently, I had an attack and it took a while to subside... Later that afternoon, while we were riding a jeepney on our way home, I was silently praying that God would take away this feeling and asking Him to save me. In just a few seconds after that short prayer, I heard one of my favorite Christian songs. At first, I thought I was just hearing it because I was having an attack and the volume was really low that I can't hardly hear it. Then a few seconds later, I can hear the song clearly, it's "One Way" by Hillsong United. I smiled and was about to cry because I know it's God and He heard my silent prayer.

I sing along as the songs were played and I feel calm and relieved knowing He responded to my prayer... The lyrics in the songs are like His message to me and I am happy knowing He's always there for me when I needed Him...

I lay my life down at your feet
Cause you're the only one I need
I turn to you and you were always there
In troubled times it's you I seek
I put you first that's all I need
I humble all I am, All to you

Chorus:

One way
Jesus
You're the only one that I could live for
One Way
Jesus
You're the only one that I could live for

You were always, always there
Every how and everywhere
Your grace abounds so deeply within me
You will never ever change
Yesterday today the same
Forever till forever meets no end

You are the way the truth and the life
We live by faith and not by sight... For you..
We're living all for you...

I was really amazed at our God... He calmed me through His songs and I am so grateful for that and for everything that He has done in my life... I am still praying that I wouldn't experience the attacks anymore... To those who are also experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, I pray that God will also help you... Just keep the faith and trust in Him...

These are the songs that were played after One Way: 10,000 Reasons, Mighty to Save, How Great is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name, Everlasting God, Here I am to Worship, and etc. (I don't know the title of some of the songs that were played.).

Monday, April 29, 2019

What Riding a Bicycle has Taught Us

Mama Miah April 29, 2019 0 Comments

My daughter got her first bicycle 2years ago, when she was 5 years old, it is a git from her generous Ninong. Just a few months ago, she insisted to take the training wheels out of her bike. She was really determined and wants to ride the bike on her own without the training wheels. I was hesitant and said no. But she keeps on bugging us for weeks saying she really know how to ride her bike without the training wheels. And then one day I give in... I told her that it's not easy and she must be patient and that it's alright if she might fall because this is just her first time to ride without the training wheels.

So, we took off her training wheels and guide her to ride the bike on her own... But deep inside I am afraid to let her go, there are a lot of things that are running on my mind, a lot of "What if's"... But then I thought, she would never learn if we won't let her do it on her own. When we let her go, she rode the bike with ease and we were surprised that she really did know how to ride the bike without the training wheels! I was really surprised and happy at the same time, cheering on her as she keeps on riding the bike far away from us...

This experience has taught us a lesson... That we have to let our kids do things on their own, to venture on their own and give them a chance to do things alone and learn from their mistakes. We are so attached to our children that we forget that they need to grow up too, to be independent and overcome any challenges on their own.

She's still young and there will be a lot of letting go scenes in the future. I just hope that I will be able to let her go without feeling anxious... And guide her and say positive words to lift her self esteem and be a better version of herself and to just be there for her always...

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

On Problems...

Mama Miah April 09, 2019 0 Comments

"Problems are like washing machines. They twist us, spin us, and knock us around. But in the end we come out cleaner and better than before".

Mama Miah!

Saturday, January 11, 2020

The best time for new beginnings is now...

Thursday, January 2, 2020

My Top 10 Spotify Songs in 2019!

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Inspiring Parenting Quotes

Sunday, November 17, 2019

The BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE is back in Davao!

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Yolks Flower Cafe + Cupcakery's 3rd Anniversary

Monday, August 26, 2019

Ward off Mosquitos Naturally with Moringa-O² Herbal Insect Repellent Lotion

Monday, August 12, 2019

Mammillaria Beneckei a.k.a. Fish Hook Cactus Flower

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Growing Clitoria Ternatea and it's Benefits

Sunday, July 14, 2019

YOU are STRONGER than your ANXIETY

Monday, April 29, 2019

What Riding a Bicycle has Taught Us

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

On Problems...

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