11 Ways to Raise a Grateful Chil

Just sharing :)

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Letter to a child

Just sharing. I got this in Pinterest. I wish that my little sweetie will remember this when I get old.  

I know that I don’t need to worry, since what is important is how you make your child feel when he was still young and he will remember it when he is older.

Easy Chewy Fudgy Brownies

I will share with you an easy brownie recipe that your kid will surely like.

This is the first time I make it, and it was a success.

All ingredients are readily available in groceries/supermarkets.

Ingredients:

½ cup salted butter

8 oz (228 g) dark chocolate (chopped into small pieces)

1 cup white sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup + 2 table spoon (80g) all purpose flour.

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

nuts  (optional)

What you need:

Aluminum foil

Baking pan

Oven / oven toaster

Ingredients



Melt Butter/Margarine and chocolate using a double broiler



Once melted, let it cool and set aside.

 

Sift all purpose flour, salt and cocoa powder

Whisk the sugar into the cooled chocolatey/margarine mixture.

Add the eggs one at a time and whisk.  

Mixture will look like this.

Add the flour, salt and cocoa powder

Here's the complete DIRECTIONS:

Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium sauce pan, (melt it using a double broiler). Remove from the heat, and transfer into large mixing bowl and allow to slightly cool for about 10-20 minutes.

Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt. (3x) Set aside.

Preheat your oven to 350°F or preheat your oven toaster to the highest minute.

Line the bottom of your baking pan with aluminum foil leaving an overhand on all sides. Set aside.

Whisk the granulated sugars into the cooled chocolaty/butter mixture. Add the eggs on at a time whisking until smooth after each addition. Add the vanilla then whisk.

Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Once combine fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-36 minutes using oven or 10 minutes using an oven toaster. (Lesser minute using an oven toaster since baking pan is small and you will make a 2-3 batch) or until the brownies begin to full away from the edges of the pan. Or use a toothpick. If there is only a few batter/crumbs clinging in the toothpick your brownies are done. All oven are not the same, so keep an eye on them after 30 minutes using an oven or 5 minutes using oven toaster. Use the tooth pick test to see if your brownie is ready.

Allow the brownies to cool completely. Then use a sharp knife to cut it to your desired size.

Enjoy! you may also add frostings :)

Chewy Chocolate Chips Oatmeal Cookies

Baking an oatmeal cookies is a great bonding with your child. It may be mess but your child will surely enjoy it. It will make about 24 pieces cookies.

Ingredients:

½ cup butter

½ cup white sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla (2.5 ml)

½ teaspoon baking soda (2.5 ml)

1 cup all purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)

1 ½ cup quick cooking oats/instant oats

½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Sift/toss together all purpose flour, salt and baking soda then set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in egg then stir with vanilla. Then pour the all purpose mixture. Stir. Then Mix the oats, then the semi sweet chocolate chips. Cover and chill the dough for at least one hour.

Grease your oven toaster pan. Or your cookie sheet.

Roll your dough into balls using your hands about 1 tablespoon of dough and place atleast 1 inch apart, then press each cookie using a fork.

Bake for about 5 to 10 minutes. Since I used an oven toaster make sure to watch your cookie when in a 5 minute mark. Baking will vary depends on the size of your dough.

♥ ♥ Celebrating Little Kulit's 5th birthday ♥ ♥

I booked an overnight stay at Canyon Cove on his birthday, since he wants to go to the beach and experience how to make a sand castle like what he is seeing in Disney channel.

I feel like I’m his fairy God mother, granting his wish.

On our way he was so excited, asking me from time to time “Mommy, andyan na beach?”

When we arrived at Canyon Cove he said “I’m so happy, thank you Mommy”. Awww, thats so sweet.

Aside from providing him his needs, making him happy is my greatest fulfillment.

Having a child that appreciates everything that I do for him, what more can I ask?

Anyway highway , here’s a tour at Canyon cove. We arrived at 11 am and they allow us to early check in.



Lobby




hallway going to our room





Inside our Room



Towels are provided in pool and beach area, but you need to return it if you’re going back to your room. Beach is open from 6am to 6pm and pool is until 10pm. Kiddie pool is spacious. I can let my little kulit swim on his own.



Pool Area



Selfie mode ni Mummy with little kulit in background





at the beach





Happiness







Stop over at d'banguet in tagaytay to blow his candle and to buy my favorite buco tart.

 

What I don’t like in Canyon Cove?

-          They did not provide towel inside the room.

-          I ask for the doormat when we arrived, we already check out but there still no doormat.

-          The staffs are not smiling.

-          Poor service in island café. It took us almost 30-45 minutes before the food was served.

           

Will I go back?

My little kulit enjoy our stay here, maybe yes. But if I'm with friends maybe not.

How to Commute?

From Buendia/Gil Puyat Station ride a DLTB Bus going to nasugbu.

Just tell the conductor that you will go to nasugbu proper. (You will know that your in nasugbu proper when you see chowking, mang inasal, jollibee etc)  

From nasugbu proper ride a tricyle, just tell the tricycle driver that you will go to canyon cove.

 Bus fare : 160/each

Tricycle : 120

5 Bible Verses for my little kulit's 5th Birthday

My dearest Little Kulit,

As you celebrate your 5th Birthday, I consolidate 5 Bible verses that I want you to remember while growing up. Always remember that I love you BIGTIME. I love you right up to the moon and back ;)

                       

Remember God's promise to you. He promise a good future for you. If one day you face a difficulties in life, and you feel like giving up remind yourselves that God said "I know the plans I have for you". He has a plan for you. He will never give you something that you cannot handle.

Don't worry, just smile. When you worry you lose focus, it distort your thinking. TRUST GOD.

God is waiting for you, he watch you, he is always willing to help you as soon as you called up. Like Jesus said "Ask and it will be given to you". If it will not be given to you, THINK again maybe you are asking with wrong motives. When you have answered prayer don't forget to give thanks and praise.

Pray like Jabez.  No matter how big are your dreams, alway remember that everything is possible with GOD just keep on believing... when you pray, you must always do so confidently that God will provide what is best for you. Be specific in prayers.

Remember the true meaning of L♥VE. Love is not selfless.. Like the way I Love You.

Anger - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

In life you may encounter situations that will make you angry, how you react will make the difference. Be compassionate and forgiving. Don't let anger take over. Get rid of Anger my little kulit. Be patient.

Lots Love,

Mommy

Excited on his birthday

One morning I was surprised when I see the buntings and birthday banner hang in our living room. My little kulit greeted me “Good Morning Mommy, It’s my birthday”.

Oh no! He is excited and expecting a party on his birthday L

In less than a month he will turn 5, and I don’t plan any birthday party for him this year.

But don’t worry little kulit, I have other plan on your birthday. For sure you will enjoy it. J

Time flies so fast. My 10 year old shirt already fit on him.

Children are unpredictable.  You never know what inconsistency they're going to catch you in next.  ~Franklin P. Jones