3 Treats For Every Occasion

For those with a sweet tooth, you know a delicious dessert can add that perfect tasty touch to just about any event. If you are skilled in the kitchen, you can whip something up yourself to delight your guests. If baking is not your strong suit or you are looking for a quicker option, you can find goodies galore in the bakery display cases at your favorite store or restaurant. Check out these ideas for your next gathering and have the crowd clamoring for more!

1. Wedding Cupcakes

Looking for an alternative to traditional wedding cake? Try cupcakes! These are easy to serve and eat and can be made in a variety of different flavors to give guests options. From chocolate to vanilla to red velvet and more, you can find something for everyone.

2. Oversized Cookies

If you are looking for something different for a party, try a cookie the size of a cake. These can be made in various flavors and decorated with icing. You can serve pieces of the cookie with ice cream, too. In the unlikely event you happen to have any leftovers, they will keep fresh in a sealed container for several days.

3. Fruit Pizzas

Not a pizza at all, this fun dessert pairs a delicious, flaky pie crust with cream cheese "frosting" topped with pieces of fruit. You can change up the toppings based on the time of year and what is in season. Plus, you can use the fruit to spell out a name or other message for the lucky recipient and your guests.

Keep in mind many recipes can be made to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences, including allergies. When it comes to treats, it is hard to go wrong, so get creative and think outside the box for your next event!

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My 39th Birthday

Last week, I celebrated my 39th birthday with a big blessing.

Read: After 10 years...

My husband woke me up with this cake.

He woke up early to prepare our breakfast.

Kahit walang gana, pinipilit ko kumain for the little one in my womb.

By the way, before quarantine, we are already planting. Look at these cute tomato seedlings. They just grew from the seeds I got from the tomatoes we bought at the market. Ganun sila kadaling tumubo.

Read: Urban Gardening: Simple Tips on How to Start

What's so good about having your garden at home is you don't need to buy vegetables whenever you need it. You are also assured that what you are eating is safe from pesticides and insecticides. Look at these ampalaya leaves Daddy A got for our monggo.

I was craving for monggo so I cooked ginisang monggo.

I am craving for pizza too and since wala delivery sa area namin sumaglit kami sa Pizza Hut.

I want mango pero wala so I got Zagu halo-halo instead.

Here's what we have for my 39th birthday.

We ordered 2-piece chicken, mashed potato and mushroom soup from KFC.

Pizza from Pizza Hut.

This cake Daddy A bought at Red Ribbon the day before my birthday. Hindi ko na naman napansin, haha.

This is me at 39.

I would be the happiest sana if my little boy is with us now.

Praying that this pandemic will end soon. Nawa'y bumaba na or wala ng mag-positive pa, makarecover lahat ng nahawa at wala ng mamatay. Praying for a vaccine too so we can all be safe. In Jesus name I pray for all of these.

Oh before I forgot, my son and my in-laws celebrated my birthday too. They had pizza from Greenwich, halo-halo and pancit palabok.

The boy who loves pizza. I missed him so much!

Finally, this cake from my colleagues.

I am so thankful and grateful for another year of my life and for another life in my womb. I can't still believe God blessed us with another bundle of joy. He is so good. Praying for his divine protection to keep us safe.

Thank you everyone for reading through our blogs. Kindly include us in your prayers. Stay safe!

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3 Reasons to Hire a Magician for Your Child’s Birthday Party

Birthday parties are an important rite of passage for young children. In fact, if you ask most kids under seven, they don’t even believe you can age without one. For them, it’s a necessary milestone to get to the next year, and for you, it’s a way to show them you love them and celebrate their youth. 

The question is what type of party to throw. With advanced technology and 24/7 cartoons available, it’s getting harder and harder to keep them entertained. But there’s one entertainer most children never get tired of — a good magician. In addition to that, here are a few more reasons hiring one is a good idea.

It requires less planning

If this isn’t your first birthday party to throw, you already know how much planning can be involved. You’ve got to decide on a theme, buy a cake, and plan party games. Hiring a magician could save you loads of time and make your life a little easier. Hiring a magician won’t get you out of all the planning, but all of your entertainment will be covered. You can rest assured that the whole party will be filled with excitement while you get out of planning a single game. Just make sure you’ve picked a place that’s big enough for the magician to work. Most living areas and backyards are just fine, but you might have to move some stuff around. Then, all you have to do is pick the theme, buy the cake, and hire a Long Island Magician. Your birthday boy or girl will be thrilled and their party will be the talk of the class.

It can help your child make friends

As a parent, nothing is harder than when children have trouble fitting in or making friends. But birthday parties are great avenues for making that happen. For one thing, most parents will bring their kids to their classmates’ parties even if they’re not really friends at school. It’s just common etiquette, so it’s a great time to interact. However, once you get them to the parties, it’s important to find ways to help the kids bond, and a magic show happens to be one of the best. Magic shows are considered great team-building events in the corporate world. They allow everyone to be involved, laugh together, and have fun. It’s no different for children, especially in the case of a birthday party, where the star of the show is your child. 

In addition to helping your child bond with other kids their age, a magic show birthday is a good time to get to know the other adults. Building relationships with other parents in your child’s classroom is a good way to help your child adapt and fit into their environment. Not only will it keep you informed about things going on at school, but it can also help you with conflict resolution in the future, should it arise. For example, if your child is being bullied, being friends with the other kid’s parents may make it easier to broach the subject. 

It will make your child feel special

Children thrive when they feel loved and accepted by their parents, and what better way to show that than an over-the-top birthday? Sure, any party can make them feel special, but doing things that go above and beyond the expected can make them feel adored. The magician you hire can make your kid feel like the star of the show by showering special attention on them and making them their helper. It’s also a great way to build lasting memories. This will be an unforgettable party that everyone will be talking about for a long time. 

Throwing your child a party they will remember for years to come may seem difficult. But by opting for a magician party, you can rest assured knowing that the festivities will be enjoyed by the birthday person and everyone they choose to have at the party.

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Matthew's 9th Birthday + Father's Day Celebration

Since Father's Day fell on Matthew's 9th birthday. we had a double celebration. Which means nakatipid kami, haha.

I can't believe it's been 9 years since we welcome Matthew in this world. And bilis ng taon and soon I know he will have his own world.

Daddy secretly prepared those balloons. Just like Matthew's 8th birthday, we just want a simple celebration with our immediate family.

I prepared a breakfast.

Then we went to hear a mass. Saktong Father's Day so the priest called all the fathers in front to bless them. Matthew went with his Daddy and Lolo.

We chose to have an early lunch because for sure there will be long que to table reservation.

Matthew is so lucky to have a Lolo and Lola who loves him so much. Especially his Lolo who would take a leave from his work to accompany him at our home when our helper left us.

We are lucky to have a son like him. He may not be perfect and I don't want him to be one. It's more than enough that he understands us and our situation. That he's willing to help us to the best that he can.

By the way, here's the cake that we bought from Max's Bakery. This is  Max's Triple Treat cake but he wanted Max's strawberry chiffon cake sana like what we had on his Dad's birthday.

Mas masarap naman kasi yung strawberry chiffon cake e. Hehe. Anyway, we had our lunch at Pizza Hut. We chose the Pizza Hut Panalo Group  Feast for 8 at 1,999 pesos.

It includes 6 pieces crab salad rolls.

Spaghetti carbonara

Spaghetti Bolognese

Fried chicken wings

Pizza Hut Supreme Family Pan Pizza

Pizza Hut Supreme Family Pan Pizza with stuffed cheese

Here are the two celebrants.

To my little boy, you've been my strength. No words can describe how much I love you.

Ooops, before I get emotional, here's the gift that he asked from us that day.

Actually, wala na sana gift because I week before his birthday he asked a Casio watch as a gift na daw. Mukhang nalinlang kami e. Hehe.

So heto na, to these two, I hope you know hoe much I love you both. 

Kahit madalas nagbubunganga ako, haha, alam nyo naman lahat yun para sa ikakabuti nyong dalawa. Thank you for making my life easier. Thank you for understanding and loving me even at my unlovable moments. Remember that I will always be here to support, understand and love you no matter what.

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Daddy A's 38th Birthday Celebration at Max's Restaurant

Two months ago, Daddy A celebrated his 38th birthday.

Before the day itself, we had an advance birthday celebration at Max's Restaurant. He didn't actually know that we will be celebrating early, we wanted to surprise him kasi. Thank God Matthew agreed too kasi lagi gusto nyan ay McDonald's. Haha. 

Since we were just three, we ordered this Adobo Ribs bundle for Php 899 only.

Daddy wanted to try their Adobo ribs.

Then we chose pancit canton for long life.

And buco pandan for dessert.

You can chose the beverages too. It can be soft drinks, iced tea or sago't gulaman. 

Aside from the Adobo Ribs bundle, I also ordered fresh lumpiang ubod (Php 99).

Of course, I didn't forget Max's fried chicken, half at Php 209.

And because it's a birthday, there should be a cake which I ordered at Max's Corner Bakery. 

This strawberry chiffon cake (Php 687) is a classic vanilla cake covered in light whipped cream. Ang sarap nya promise!

It was always nice dining in at Max's because the crews are very accommodating.

Yun lang surprise sana ang cake but the crew assigned to us asked me when to serve the cake in front of Daddy A. Haha! Nagulat ako and Daddy A was just laughing.

They served the cake in the middle of our dinner and they sang for Daddy A.

I hope Daddy A enjoyed this simple surprise birthday celebration that Matthew and I gave to him.

It was a challenging year for him but he keep his feet strong in the ground. I pray that God will keep him safe and healthy, and that He will grant the desire of his heart. 

Always remember that we will be here side by side to hold you and love you, even at your worst. 

We love you Chemist Dad!

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For more menu details, visit their website Max's Restaurant and Facebook page  @maxsrestaurant

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