Author Archives: MixedKnot Fil-Am Family

Parents today face different challenges than the preceding generation. My parents for sure did not need to constantly remind me of the length of time I was playing computer games. The only game console we had was Nintendo, which was played solely for “Mario Brothers” by my brothers. In fact, I could not remember playingContinue reading “How Long Should Children Play Virtual Games?”

The smell of our home when I’m cooking Chicken Afritada takes me back to my childhood days. It never fails to remind me of those special moments when I spent time in the kitchen helping Mom prepare food for our family. My Dad and my Mom live in the Philippines. Although we talk every day,Continue reading “Filipino Chicken Afritada”

Recently, Yzzabella and I have been volunteering at the food bank. We help in sorting out food items, packing food orders, and boxing canned goods for the different organizations that distribute the food to the community. Santi and I thought that it was best to involve our kids in community service activities, especially in theirContinue reading “What You Do Matters”

My love for food is a huge part of me. Making food for my family creates an atmosphere at home that brings back happy childhood memories. I came from a big family. Meal time was always special for us. Along with great food, we shared stories about our day, laughter and wisdom from our parents.Continue reading “Family Secret Beef “Pochero” Recipe (Filipino Beef Stew)”

How time flies. It is now February 2022! It feels like it was just yesterday when we were preparing for our 2021 Disney holiday vacation. It has been a month since we got back from our vacation. We are not ready to get back to our routine schedules yet but we had to shift toContinue reading “Homeschool Science: Climbing Colors Experiment”

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Maintaining family life and work life balance in America is doable. Notice that I did not say it is easy. It is possible but it takes a great deal of cooperation from everyone in the family. Honestly, for Moms like me who work full time, it is a struggle! It is even harder with littleContinue reading “Food Life: Bear Bento”