My Doolally. My crazy. And yours too.

Life at home can be nuts, we know this well. So we're making sense of the pots and pans, pillow and sheets, and tips and tricks, and sharing it all as we discover them.
Turning 30

Turning 30

Anticipation.  This would best describe what I’ve been feeling these past few years.  We all have dreams of how we want our lives to be.  As I turn 30, I cannot help but evaluate where I am in my life.  Is where I am right now where I imagined myself...
Rosemary Lemon Chicken Tenders

Rosemary Lemon Chicken Tenders

I wanted to try a new and easy way to make chicken to serve a couple of my friends.  Since I recently grew rosemary in our garden, and there was lemon in the fridge, I decided to make Rosemary Lemon Chicken Tenders.  I decided to substitute flour with polenta (corn...
Power of A Woman

Power of A Woman

I’ve been thinking about some recent conversations I’ve had with friends. I noticed that we, women, often want to know what men find attractive.  It is probably because we desire to capture the hearts of men who would give us love and security.  I remember finding myself in different situations,...
Why Playtime is Important

Why Playtime is Important

I really believe in the importance of play especially when it comes to teaching kids anything. I came across this article from Scholastic and it talked about my thoughts on playtime exactly. “When a child cannot watch television, play video games, and is not participating in a scheduled “externally focused”...
Cooking & Eating with kids

Cooking & Eating with kids

My kids super love Pepper Lunch! Every time we eat there, they each wolf down their own Beef Pepper Rice like there’s no tomorrow. Every time it’s our date day, Pepper Lunch is forever in the roster…actually it’s always the first choice. Sometimes I would have to suggest different restaurants...
Fruit Medleys

Fruit Medleys

It’s the middle of summer and you need food to keep you cool and energized!  I recently tried several fruit medleys as I have been getting hungry at a rapid pace lately.  This is a great alternative to junk or processed food.  It also serves as a wonderful meal for...
TRX Review

TRX Review

We believe that in order to get fit, you need to find a workout that suits you.  Something that will push you, motivate you and give you results.  TRX have been really effective for us. TRX Suspension Trainer I (Michelle) have been doing TRX Suspension Training intermittently for more than...
Trunk Show Experience

Trunk Show Experience

We were so blessed to be given the opportunity to be part of the trunk show of Tala and Grubbies!  Tala and Grubbies are two of our favorite clothing lines.  We simply love its versatility, style and quality.  Each piece exemplifies a unique character, highlighting the beauty of women.  Every...
A Trip to the Bookstore

A Trip to the Bookstore

My kids and I love going to Fully Booked at the Fort. We like their kids’ section most especially. This is the closest we can get to a nice public library. There’s something about libraries that make you just want to read and explore all the books there. The Fort...
Six Months After

Six Months After

I just realized that it’s been six months since I started getting fit.  I previously wrote an entry about it.  Looking back, it was a challenging but fun journey.  Now, I can really feel myself reaping the benefits of a change in lifestyle.  A lot of people have been asking...
Surf Experience

Surf Experience

I’ve always wanted to surf.  The thought of being in the midst of the sand, sea and waves brings out the adventurous side in me.  My first time surfing was back at 2006 when I traveled to Australia.  It felt like surfing was something I wanted to really get into...
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My Love

Here is a short lullaby for your sweet daughters. We’ll be making more bedtime stories and lullabies for kids. My Love View more presentations from my_doolally
Project: Home Library

Project: Home Library

I love books. I love reading. My kids love books. My kids love reading. Me + 3 kids = tons of books. Solution: Home Library I’ve always wanted a home library. I like the idea of being surrounded by books. Remember that scene from Beauty & the Beast when the Beast surprised Belle with a...
Shopping for a Bunk Bed

Shopping for a Bunk Bed

Since I got separated and moved back to my parents’ place, my kids and I have had to share one room. As you can imagine, this presented a chaotic situation with all our stuff getting mixed up. I have since had to learn to maximize smaller spaces (including having less stuff, boohoohoo…). But to my...
Dignified Grace

Dignified Grace

“She smiles big, dreams big and does not settle.” These words bring a myriad of thoughts and emotions to me.  I believe its a perfect picture of how girls, young ladies and women should live.  It sounds so pure, so strong, so secure, so hopeful, so confident and so joyful. We as women, face a...