A Family Weekend

We spent the weekend in Calgary. I was able to convince hubby to stay there for 3 days and 2 nights and not just our usual overnight stay. The kids were pretty much amazed with the fancy hotel and begged to stay for a couple more nights.

Day 1 was spent in Deerfoot Mall and we ate lunch at Buffet Yangtze. It was delicious, there were plenty of choices, the kids loved the food and I would love to come back there again. The mall I didn't like much so after eating we headed to hubby's next agenda. The kids and I stayed in the car while hubby did his window shopping. A last minute trip to Chinook Centre was a must since Lance wanted to check out The Lego Store. Both kids got their toys while Mom and Dad bought nothing for themselves, maybe on Day 2!

Day 2 was reserved for CrossIron Mills. We had lunch at the food court, my favorite Tom Yum while the kids ordered pizza in Sbarro (I am craving for some Sbarro pizza as I type this), I forgot what hubby ordered all I can remember is we were satisfied and full. As usual hubby and I bought nothing but the kids got themselves some light up shoes. We went back to the hotel to rest then drove to Pacific Hut (a Filipino restaurant) and ate so much AGAIN!

Day 3 was the day of our very important appointment. We woke up early and walked to the building, luckily the kids were cooperative the whole time. After our appointment, we proceeded to the hotel and started packing. Our last day in Calgary, happy that we got what we came for, happy with the extra days and just happy for our family weekend.

I can't wait for August. A month long vacation, new places, new adventures, all I can think of is, soon I'll be tasting some yummy cannolis!!! :D

Pamper Kits

Leila and I made some gift bags for her teachers, she has four teachers by the way. So I made Leila shop from Mommy's stockpile and decided to give them toiletries. Each bag has the following items: Dove body wash, Dove soap, hairspray, hair mousse, lip gloss and eye enhancer. My friend Nadine suggested the tagline "Pamper Yourself for the Summer Because You Deserve It" which made the gift bags more perfect and FUN.

The best part? I only spent $$$ for the paper bags, the contents were all free because of my coupons. And now that my Dove stockpile is running low, I have to replenish it ASAP! I can't wait for another free shopping trip :D

Back to Posting About Food

I am BACK! I have been sick for the past few days so no shopping for me just sleeping all day long. Hopefully, I'll be up and running on the weekend just in time for the $1 flip flops at Old Navy!!!

I may have been too lazy to blog but I have been taking pictures of food I have cooked for the past few weeks. Here are some delicious meals we've had, enjoy lookin' :D

flattened bread on the griddle

no longer messy version of piggy in a blanket

chicken macaroni soup

tuna cheesy omelette

it doesn't look pretty but this is delicious :)

sauteed green beans with pork

sauteed spinach with bacon bits

meat sauce over eggplant

Sisig

Lechon Kawali

our weekly dose of sizzling beef

Pork in Tamarind soup with spinach

store bought frozen pizza when Mommy is having a lazy day or busy with her coupons

kids' favorite snack/dessert

first try of Mug cake was a failure :(

Strawberry banana muffins

No matter how busy I get, I still make time (I try) to make something delicious for the whole family. Now that the kids are on summer break, I need new ideas for their meals and snacks. I would love to bake more if only I knew how :D