Jump Rope for Heart

St. Joseph  School has been collaborating with American Heart Society for years to help and support those  people who have heart problem.  Together, they have an event called Jump Rope for Heart Program where students can participate and learn about the importance of having  a healthy heart.  They also encouraged the parents to support the  cause through some donations.  The donation that we have  collected were sent to American Heart Association.

Each participants were given  book marker with "It Takes a Heart to be a Hero" slogan.  On the other side of the book marker, there are photos of kids who have  heart ailments telling their story.

I wish that I was there so I could have took some photos but parents were not invited to the said event. Below are some of the photos I took of them  with their Jerseys on.  We bought each of them  a jersey during their student day.

Is Tea Good for Kids?

Tea is one of the most beloved drinks around the world. Touted to be as energizing as water and as nutritious as any fruit, tea has attracted a lot of attention and have enticed adults and kids alike. While adults are more than encouraged to drink tea for the numerous benefits it provides, many are doubtful of the effects it will have on kids.

Some of the most common concerns of parents regarding tea are the following:

• It contains ingredients that might disrupt a child's sleep.

• It might deplete the iron in the kid's body.

• It might prohibit them from absorbing all the necessary nutrients from the food they eat.

While the above concerns may have real bases, the truth is that they can only take effect if the child is given several cups of pure black tea. For thoroughly-informed and responsible parents, however, that will never be the case.

Teas Are Kid-friendly

Believe it or not, tea actually offers children the same benefits it offers to adults. That means, your kids may gain the following benefits:

• Rooibos tea is a caffeine-free tea that is rich in antioxidants and has a deep, earthy taste. It helps relieve kids with colic and sleeping problems. It is also a good source of calcium and magnesium which are vital for bone and teeth development.

• Chamomile tea helps soothe the nerves and may rid children of their stomach pain, abdominal spasms, and indigestion. 

• Perhaps the most popular of its kind, green tea supports the immune system and reduce the risks of forming cavities and having diarrhea.

• Catnip tea is known to calm hyperactive kids and a great alternative cure for fever and colds.

Of course, to ensure that your children will only reap good things from drinking tea, it is essential to remember the following:

• Offer only low-sugar, caffeine-free teas.

• Limit children's intake to one cup a day. For infants, make it only a few drops.

• Prefer to use fruit and herbal tea over regular tea.

• You can mix a bit of honey or milk to your child's tea to improve the taste.

Before, children are discouraged to drink teas for fear that it might hinder them from getting enough nutrients. However, recent studies have revealed that teas can indeed be beneficial for children's health and growth, given that they are drank in moderation.

Article written and submitted by Andrea Lucas. To know where to get quality tea drinks and other beverages, click here.

Warm Weather Weekend

We had a warm weather last weekend so we took the opportunity to take our fur babies for a walk.  My daughter was still sick that time so I went alone.  I took Bolt first, we went around the neighborhood.  I love to take this guy  for a walk because  he just walk beside me unlike Champ who pulls constantly.

When I came back home, I took  Champ and my son came with me.  Mr. Burrito suggested that we should take Champ  in the woods so that's what we did.  It was a great idea actually because  Champ did not offer to   bark or pull, he got busy sniffing deer's  urine and poop hehehe.

Photos were taken by my Samsung Galaxy phone, glad I brought it as I was able to capture of the beautiful day we had.

We had a grand time  in the woods and I am glad that we took the opportunity to go out because now it is cold here again.

Internet is a Blessing

I am so thankful that   Internet existed.  I don't think I would  have  met my husband without it.    The student assistant  at the  Student Affairs Office  introduced me to an online dating site.    She was the one who  created my account/profile as I was very busy back then writing my thesis.

At the last hour of the  free trial for my account, this US Navy guy  sent me a  message and that was the start.  We communicated for  almost six months, got to know each other through chat and phone calls.  Then on March 22, 2003, he decided to visit my country  and met me in person for the first time.

Six months after   his first visit, he came back and we got married and the rest is history.  Internet is a really a blessing for me, I am now married for almost ten years and have two  precious children.

I couldn't imagine my life without Internet.  It is part of my love story.  Here's a photo of me and my husband during our first "real date".

So glad I gave  an online dating a try.  Look what I could have missed if I didn't..   Thanks to my  angel "Ruth" for hooking me a up.  

ABC Wednesday

Dental Hygiene

February was a dental month.  Ms. Burrito made this tooth photo in school and brought it home.

We had our dental appointment last week. The Burritos and I had our annual oral prophylaxis.  We have to go back there two mire times for the Burrito's teeth filling and for my second cleaning.

Our dentists are Filipinos, they are husband and wife who  owns a dental clinic.  They are  very nice people.  A very humble couple considering  their status, hats off to the Alimarios'!  MY husband goes to  the male dentist and me and the kids  goes to the female dentist.

Our dentist  gave me  three tubes of  toothpaste  for sensitivity.  One of my tooth is very sensitive to cold and hot liquid.

Hello Kitty Girl

This Hello Kitty puzzle was a gift  to Ms. Burrito by her cousin last Christmas.  These two can get along so good whenever they are doing puzzles so when they are bickering with each other, I always whipped out one puzzle set for them to do and  it calms them down.  Well, it doesn't always works but  most of the time it does.

Anyhow, we were at the mall last weekend and I looked at the sale at Macy's.  Ms. Burrito is always a tag-along with Mommy as she likes to  try on what I bring in the  fitting area lol.  She found this Hello Kitty top and she  let me tie it at the back so she could try it on.  It was on sale for a few bucks so when she asked if she could have it, I said yes.

She said I can "borrow" it from her but  it's even bigger for me lol.

Crocheted Poncho & a Lumber Jax

When Ms. Burrito was about two years old, one of my father-in-law's neighbor liked her very much that she  crocheted a poncho and gave it to her.  She never got to use till this year.  We still say hi to the Lady whenever we visit  Dad in Marland Heights.  She is a very kind lady.

A big thank you to the Howells family for making Mr. Burrito  a delightful weekend.  They gave him a late birthday present.  Thank you very much guys, you are such angels and we are so grateful that  we are one one of your neighbors.

Both of the Burritos are having fun creating their log houses.