Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Jan 27, 2012, 4:14 pm
Strawberry taho? It’s more fun in Baguio! Well, I’m guessing it’s only fun in Baguio too as you can only get strawberry taho from that region. It has the same soy base as regular taho, and the expected sago (pearls). What makes it different is the strawberry syrup and some strawberry chunks. ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Jan 20, 2012, 7:24 am
Eat when you’re hungry. When you’re cranky, take a nap. Things will be better upon waking up. Don’t hold back excitement! Throw your hands up in the air and stomp your feet! See the world from a different perspective by lying on the floor, or spinning around in many circles and then lying on t...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 31, 2011, 10:47 am
The Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards launched two years ago in Singapore. It was a wonderful and successful celebration among the blogging community, and it honored the best of the bloggers from across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the awards ceremony will be held in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 31, 2011, 8:32 am
When in restaurants, waiting for orders can be a test of patience for the toddler. To keep him occupied, I have a bunch of items in my bag to distract him. I’ve got toy cars, crayons, action figures and the most effective distraction — stickers on a drawing pad. Timmy has a bunch of stickers fr...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 26, 2011, 11:26 am
... bar: Salt side down. Sebastian’s Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Dive Bar ... delight: “… hand-dipped into our special Dark Chocolate and sprinkled with just ... bit of crunch!” Salt in my ice cream? SOLD! When I ... needs MORE salt!” I ate my words though (such chocolatey delicious ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 24, 2011, 11:51 am
Last weekend’s Play Pilipinas event was a lot of fun. Congratulations to Paul and Sigrid Perez for spearheading a wonderful weekend. The speakers were insightful, the activities fun. Not bad for a first time event of such magnitude. Next year ulit! I had the opportunity to conduct a workshop on ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 19, 2011, 9:37 pm
Get your play on! PLAY PILPINAS is the very first international play festival. It encourages everyone to promote and enrich playtime as part of kids’ growth, development and learning. Because PLAY=FUN, you can expect this festival to be a lot of fun for both kids and parents! WANT WORKSHOPS? We�...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 17, 2011, 9:03 am
I’m thirty four years old. And I’ve never: 1. Baked a pie. 2. Lived on my own. 3. Been to Nice or the Isle of Greece (while I…) 4. Sipped champagne on a yacht. 5. Gambled in a casino. 6. Had a cat. 7. Seen “Father of the Bride” without getting choked up. 8. Successfully used a boo...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 15, 2011, 6:36 am
Welcome to the third edition of It’s A Wife’s Life! Thank you to everyone who joined this carnival! Ibyang presents Long Weekend Treats posted at A Wife’s Charmed Life, saying, “Long weekends are always a blessing! With the help of a balanced schedule, a wife and home manager like me can ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 13, 2011, 12:00 pm
Tintin and I go way back. I first met her online in 2003. We were both newlyweds and into blogging. Random blog visits turned into an 8-year friendship. We’ve seen each other evolve as wives and women for almost a decade now. We’ve learned from each other. I’m very happy to have you, dear read...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 11, 2011, 5:27 am
I’ve invited Cess of Cessna In Flight to do a guest post on her own wifely steps. Her heartwarming piece reminds me of the song “I Wanna Grow Old with You” from The Wedding Singer. Reading glasses It happened a few months ago but I still remember every detail as if it happened only yesterday...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 10, 2011, 1:06 pm
Batuan is a traditional souring ingredient from Iloilo. While I’ve heard about batuan before, it was only last week that I got to try it in Sinigang. I really enjoyed the dish, and am now a huge fan of this little fruit. This pack of batuan was being sold at the Negros Trade Fair. After a little ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 9, 2011, 12:11 pm
If there’s one food you can eat everyday, what would it be? Mine would be pizza. PIZZAAAAAAAAAAAA. In fact, I think I’ve found that one pizza I’d want to eat everyday. Pizza Hut’s 3-Cheese, Bacon and Spinach Pizza. Thin crust? Check. Cheese? Check (parmesan), check (cheddar), check (mozzar...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 8, 2011, 12:54 pm
These bedrooms just make me want to climb back into bed. Which ones do you want to get cozy in? Have a relaxing week! Sources: Rainbow. Window. Attic room. Turquoise. Spring. Charming. Black and white. Heart on the wall. Beach bedroom. Jacob. Organized. Stars. Dorm. Reading corner. Fairy lights.
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 7, 2011, 12:09 pm
Attention chocoholics. You’ve got to try this. It’s called “Hazelnut Heaven”, one of Sebastian Ice Cream’s Dive Bars. They describe it as “Gianduja Ice Cream dipped in our special Gianduja coating, and then rolled in chopped homemade Nutella Cups (think Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, but...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 5, 2011, 7:48 am
Riveting. The Solitude of Prime Numbers was absolutely riveting. There’s a romantic quote somewhere that goes you know you’re meant to be with someone if you’re comfortable in each other’s silence. But for how long? Can a prime number, one seemed to be destined alone, ever find happiness in ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 4, 2011, 3:14 am
Going out with the toddler always involves a juggle of bags. There’s his Lightning McQueen backpack, which holds his extra clothes, some toys, wipes and diapers. There’s his Lego lunchbox, which holds his water, milk and snacks. Then there’s the Mommy bag — MY bag, which is more like a baby ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 3, 2011, 12:33 pm
Triggered by Manila Mommy‘s getting to know you post, here’s my take on the questions. And just as she said, there’s a twist at the end! (Feel free to skip to the end!) Hopefully we get to know each other better. I’d love to learn more about YOU, dear friendly reader! 1. Where you named aft...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Oct 2, 2011, 2:41 am
Kick of the week by reflecting on one, two or all 12 of the images that follow. Which one resonates with you most? Have a good week! Image credits: Rain. Call and Answer. Go on. Quit your job. Coin toss. Fish Genius. Story. Midnight Magic. Curious. It gets better. Rent. Never forget.
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 30, 2011, 4:39 pm
My Mom carries a bag with her whenever she goes around the house. The bag is on her arm when she goes room to room, just so she doesn’t have to go back to the previous room if she left one of her things. What does she carry in her bag? Take a peek: Her Kindle. Reading glasses. iPhone. Charger. P...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 29, 2011, 4:28 pm
The 26th Negros Trade Fair is ongoing at the Rockwell Tent till Sunday, October 2. Go, go, go! I went nuts the day they opened. There are so many beautiful things to look at and eat. Chicken Inasal Pate. I haven’t tasted this yet, but it intrigued me! The storekeeper said it’s one of their bes...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 26, 2011, 8:46 am
Here’s a conversation with the husband after I told him about my frustrating dream about Scott Speedman (frustrating = nothing happened because of my good girl subconscious). English translation is at the end the post. The man of, and in, my dreams *sigh* Husband: “Sige pag-naging jowa mo si ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 25, 2011, 1:36 pm
Despite her crabby personality, Lucy shows that she’s quite the optimist after all. Off-topic, I think she and Charlie Brown eventually ended up together. Happy Monday! Here’s hoping this post helps you beat the Monday blues.
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 24, 2011, 3:00 pm
An article in Yummy magazine’s website entited “How to fry an egg” sent me down memory lane. It reminded me of a Home Economics class in high school where each student had to fry an egg under the watchful eye of our teacher. When it was my turn, I made sure the pan was heated and lightly oiled...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 24, 2011, 1:34 pm
This is what happens when I turn my back on the toddler for a split-second. What was I doing when I wasn’t looking? Fixing toy clutter. Before I could say, “All cleaned up!” I heard a little shuffle behind me. Ta-da. I wonder why he just HAD to take all his laundry out. I think he was search...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 22, 2011, 9:12 pm
Oh yeah! We rock! Wifely Steps is now part of Alltop‘s Top Mom News category. I am thrilled. I’ve been using Alltop for awhile now — it’s a great resource for inspiration, information and nuggets that help take out the boring from your day. Alltop is like “an online magazine rack”. If y...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 14, 2011, 12:31 pm
Fun Time Wall Clock. You can arrange the colorful wooden disks any way you like! Have a different layout everyday. This would look great in any modern room, or even a kid’s playroom. (via MoMA Store)
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 14, 2011, 11:42 am
Whenever the toddler meets someone for the first time, he lifts his shirt and shows his belly button. I’d try pulling down his shirt, but he’d insist on pulling it up and showing his belly button again. Then he’ll go on and play. Why, oh why, does my 2 year old keep doing this? I asked his pe...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 14, 2011, 12:20 am
Note scribbled on the inside of the notebook I carry everywhere with me. Sometimes the familiar can get boring. Once they become distant however, you realize how much of your happiness is drawn from the comfort of what you’ve grown accustomed to. So… thank you for Shrek everyday. Thank you fo...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 11, 2011, 12:55 pm
What say you? Happy Monday! From tumblr via calmblueoceans.
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 11, 2011, 12:03 pm
Welcome to the second edition of It’s A Wife’s Life! Thank you to everyone who joined this carnival! Nancy Reinke presents Joyful Altitude: Honey, Have You Seen My Duct Tape? posted at Joyful Altitude, saying, “I’m a writer, living in a small cabin in the Colorado Rockies with my artist hu...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 9, 2011, 2:10 am
If you stay at home too long, you can go cuckoo. Cabin fever, it’s called. If you also do a lot of things repeatedly such as watching Kung Fu Panda or washing poop, you can go a little crazy. Then there’s Elmo everyday. What do you call that? Mommy Madness? Mommy Mania? Whatever it’s called, M...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 6, 2011, 4:10 pm
It’s never too early to plan for Halloween costumes! Here are some great ones from Etsy. Adult or kids, Etsy is just brimming with wonderful costume ideas. The following are some of my favorites. Read on and be inspired. Little Red Riding Hood cape – tulle and satin RRH never looked this stylis...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 5, 2011, 11:14 am
Would you like to submit a blog post to the second round of “It’s a Wife’s Life”? Yes? Cool! What is “It’s A Wife’s Life Blog Carnival”? This blog carnival is open to all those who’d like to share their wifely stories. Whether frustrations or hopes, recipes or humorous situation...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 3, 2011, 9:04 am
After a long day, this poem surprised me in my inbox. I couldn’t think of any words more apt for a moment when I need utmost quiet and just a little bit of time to recollect and reconnect with myself before running after the kid again. Solitude You can learn to keep yourself company, but only b...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Sep 1, 2011, 11:50 am
“To keep your marriage exciting, take up a hobby together.” That tip is probably in every marriage how-to book I’ve read. Spice up your marriage by taking a class together! Do something different together to prevent boredom! We’ve tried that. It doesn’t always work. While my husband and ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 29, 2011, 11:28 pm
The concept: a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search. b. Using only the first page, pick an image. c. Copy and paste the html into your blog or Flickr stream. Or use the Mosaic Maker at fd’s Flickr Toys. The Questions: 1. What is your first name? 2. What is your...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 29, 2011, 10:54 pm
According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible. – Bee Movie I can imagine bees everywhere g...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 28, 2011, 12:45 pm
This bookshelf makes my heart skip a beat. And not in a good way. I think it’s cute and clever! With my forgetfulness and OC-ness however, I’ll always be giving this shelf a second look and going “Oh no!” I can also imagine sprinting towards the shelf in extreme cases of forgetfulness. Or s...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 27, 2011, 1:48 am
I know time travel isn’t possible. But should my 17-year-old self somehow Marty McFly herself to the future, I hope she finds this letter. Dear 17-year-old self, Why hello there. This is your 34-year-old you. Wow, double your age imagine that. I have some things to tell you that I hope you take ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 22, 2011, 12:24 am
I’ve talked about baby clutter before so pardon me if I’ll talk about it again. My friends have told me to just chill when it comes to baby clutter. Some days the little boy throws his cars and blocks around and I’m like, “Oh yeah I’m a chill Mom, I’ll fix it later.” Then there are day...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 20, 2011, 2:58 am
Sheng of Mother Instincts guests posts today on Wifely Steps, sharing how her relationship with her husband impacts parenthood. Raising Kids I was very young when I got pregnant with my eldest and only son, that is if you consider 22 as young. It was a whirlwind, life-changing phase in my life. I ...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 17, 2011, 12:21 pm
What time is it? It’s kid o’clock! This clock hangs in Timmy’s play area. So cute, right? The idea is you replace the images with your own. We’ve been planning to put in Timmy’s pictures in place of these stock images, but obviously haven’t gotten around to it. The babies are cute anyw...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 16, 2011, 3:00 pm
“Welcome to the Milk Mama Diaries Carnival (August). For this month, we join the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action in its “Talk to Me!” theme where participants will share personal experiences, insights or recommendations in communicating breastfeeding intentions and goals to their suppo...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 16, 2011, 12:41 am
Wifely Steps now has a Facebook page. Yey! Let’s build our community on Facebook. Feel free to post on the wall and interact with me and other members. Share tips, ideas, insights, daily reflections. I post reads I find interesting and share personal little tidbits here and there. Click on the ima...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 14, 2011, 8:31 pm
So my folks shared my blog entry “What my grandparents taught me about marriage” with my grandmother. She gave me a call yesterday and was crying her heart out. In between sobs, she shared more stories on how she felt an overwhelming love from my grandpa when he was still alive. How he would b...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 14, 2011, 7:36 pm
I’ve invited Michelle of Mom-Friday, to do a guest post on her own wifely steps. Read on and be inspired by how she has been living the wife life over the past 8 years and counting. First, I just have to say it is such a thrill to be a guest blogger at Toni’s top home and parenting blog. And th...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 12, 2011, 1:52 pm
Welcome to the very first edition of It’s A Wife’s Life! Thank you to everyone who joined this carnival. This blog carnival is open to all those who’d like to share wifely stories — whether their own, or others’. Husbands can write about their wives, you can write about someone you know wh...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 10, 2011, 6:26 am
If you were to ask me who my ideal married couple is, that would be my Wowo and Maymee. This is a picture of my grandparents in their younger days. They made having a happy, loving marriage look so easy! My late grandfather was a soldier. He stood tall and proud, walked briskly even when he was pas...
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Toni T. posted an article on Wifely Steps - Aug 10, 2011, 3:44 am
When was the last time you celebrated your unbirthday? An unbirthday is any day that is not your birthday. Wait, what? It’s not your birthday today? Well, then, a very merry unbirthday to you! From Alice in Wonderland You’ve got 364 days of the year to celebrate your unbirthday. Isn’t that g...
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