How Can You Benefit From Installing An Outdoor Kitchen In Your Home

     Summer is still here, and that means cookouts, barbecues, and outdoor parties! If you're looking for a way to make your outdoor gatherings even more fun, consider installing an outdoor kitchen in your home. Outdoor kitchens can provide many benefits for homeowners. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most important benefits of having an outdoor kitchen. We'll also provide tips on how to choose the best outdoor kitchen for your needs. So read on to learn more!

How Can You Benefit From Installing An Outdoor Kitchen In Your Home
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Kitchen Essentials: Top 5 Items That Should Be In Everyone's Kitchen

     Regardless of the type of home that a person lives in. Whether it is the smallest or the largest, everyone will most likely agree that the kitchen is one of the most important places in every home. No matter how you want your kitchen to look, there are a lot of ways to visualize this efficient room in your home.

     When talking about your kitchen, having equipment and tools that are ready to use in action, these things are essential in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the area. This article will cite a few of the most basic stuff that most people think should be found in every home's kitchen.

 Kitchen Essentials: Top 5 Items That Should Be In Everyone's Kitchen
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Why Worry? Be the Best Mom with Plan B

     My mission in life is to be the best mom for my son and my life as a stay-at-home mom is not perfect but it's one of the best things that ever happened to me. As a full-time mom, my day begins before sunrise and ends past midnight. I'm in charge of the house chores like cleaning the house, doing the laundry, washing the dishes, and to look after my one and only son. I can literally say that my hands are full when it comes to family matters because from sun up to sun down, I need to have the energy to survive more than 10 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    I'm grateful for the challenges and worries that I've encountered the past years because it taught me to be stronger and optimistic than ever. I'm a self-confessed clean freak and my family's health is important to me. I always worry about three things: the nutrition that my son gets from the food that we eat, the germs that will make him sick, and the quality time that we are going to share every day as he grows older. Sharing with you my realizations this 2019 and the things that I do to have a worry-free life and be the best mom for Kenzo below.

Why Worry? Be the Best Mom with Plan B

Go Double, Go Smart with Goya Double Hazelnut Spread + Recipe

     Making smart choices is a life skill that one must develop in order to set long-term goals. As a stay at home mom, being smart in all aspects of living makes life easy and sustainable. I don't need to be perfect, I just need to make smart decisions when it comes to important aspects of my mommy life: my family's health, proper education of my son, a healthy relationship inside our home, and the growth of each family member as a whole.

     Speaking of family's health, I always make sure to incorporate smart choices in the grocery stuff we buy and the food that we eat. I've mastered three simple hacks in grocery shopping that I'll be sharing after the jump. I also discovered a product that fits in one of the categories- Goya Hazelnut Double Spread.  

Go Double, Go Smart with Goya Double Hazelnut Spread + Recipe
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5 Easy Ways to Keep You and Your House Germ-Free this Holiday Season

     The most wonderful time of the year, but little would you know that germs are celebrating in every corner of our homes. Since gatherings, parties, and celebrations are happening here and there, germs can also be found in Christmas decors, kitchen sink, bathroom, and laundry area. But fret not because there are simple ways that you just need to follow to survive the merry yet craziest season of the year.

     Everyone in our family knows that I'm a clean freak. I make sure that everything's clean and in order every day- holiday or not. I'm the master when it comes to "everything clean" in our house that's why the tips that I'll be sharing are the things that I always do to keep our house free from germs throughout the year.

5 Easy Ways to Keep You and Your House Germ-Free this Holiday Season

Product Review: MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware

     I presume that you already know that I don't cook. If you're following me on Instagram, there's a hashtag #kathinthekitchen but it's really the hubby who is cooking in the kitchen. My husband is the king of our kitchen and I'm proud of that but when it comes to buying kitchen essentials, I'm the queen :) I'm the one who decides what to buy especially with cookware.

     Months ago, we decided to renovate our kitchen to the theme that we really like. New kitchen means new kitchen essentials. First up, cookware. It's hard to decide what brand to buy because there's literally a lot but when it comes to trusted brands, there's only a handful and one of them is MEYER. Look like the heavens have heard what I needed and MEYER Cookware Philippines sent the MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware for us to try. Sharing my thoughts on this cookware set after the jump.

Product Review: MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware

Sanicare Hygiene Care Circle + First Brand Ambassador Launch

     When it comes to hygiene care, our default brand of tissues and wet wipes at home is Sanicare. It's a household brand for many Filipinos for years now. We are using their kitchen towels, handy pack tissues, wet wipes, and cotton balls to name a few.

     Last July 25, Sanicare Care Products Asia, Inc. invited mommy bloggers to witness the launch of their first brand ambassador and the unveiling of new products for the baby lines. The event also showcased three millennial moms who talked about cleanliness and hygiene for the family. More details about Sanicare Hygiene Care Circle event below.

Sanicare Hygiene Circle + First Brand Ambassador Launch

Feature: Grande Rice Bran Oil

     Healthy eating habits start in the kitchen that's why choosing the right ingredient is beneficial in achieving overall wellness. My husband cooks our food. He knows that a healthy meal is made of fresh and natural ingredients. As much as possible, he buys fresh meat and vegetables in the supermarket and uses cooking oil that's low in cholesterol.

     Speaking of cooking oil, we use palm and corn oil alternately. My mother-in-law supplies us with corn oil that she buys in Saudi Arabia. If our stocks run out, then palm oil is what we use in frying our food. Aside from these, there are also other cooking oils that have healthier benefits like extra virgin olive, coconut, and vegetable oil but the latter two are chemically processed. There's a new player in town- Rice Bran Oil. Know more about RBO and the brand Grande that's already available in leading supermarkets nationwide after the jump :)

Feature: Grande Rice Bran Oil 

Carl Schmidt Sohn Kitchen and Cookware

     I consider kitchen and cookware products a lifetime investment since we cook our food every day. My husband loves to cook and I'm proud to say that he is the type who will invest in quality kitchen wares because of the wear and tear in the long run.

     Tired of buying kitchen knives and cookware that does not last long? If you think you are saving money by buying inexpensive but low-grade kitchen tools then think again. Low-priced alternatives will cost you more as these need to be replaced after only being used for a little time. It’s time to invest in the right kitchen tools! Sharing with you a brand that's worth every money you'll spend below :)

Carl Schmidt Sohn Kitchen and Cookware
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Let's Celebrate with Cheers Picnic Set

     I have a huge family. I have five siblings and all have their own families now. When we were little, we were used to having celebration everyday at home. My mom cooks her specialties like hamonado, beef caldereta with liver spread, and lengua.  This simple celebrations at home made stronger connections with my siblings that's why we always make sure to continue the tradition together with our in-laws, nephews, and nieces.

     We all have busy schedules but we make sure to spend quality time with our family and bond over food. I want to ask one question, how do you make everyday special with your family and friends? Prolly, your answer is the same as mine- food and happy moments with them. Sharing with you simple tips and inspiration on how to make everyday special with "Cheers!"

Let's Celebrate with Cheers Picnic Set