Teaching Kuya the Importance of Investing, Saving, Wise Spending, and Delayed Gratification

Three months ago, my husband and I decided to teach my eight year old son a better way to understand that valuing money is very, very essential.  We asked him to invest in our home-based business Php 350.00 of his savings. We used Kuya's money in purchasing raw materials in creating  these Keep Calm and Posters-inspired key holders. Sales went directly to him. We guided him on how to use his money properly. When we gave him his gross...

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Tips Before Grocery Shopping

I would like to give you five simple tips before going to the supermarket. These help me save time, energy, and money.1. Purchase based on your budget.You have to prioritize your purchases by buying what you need and not what you want.In our case, we don't have a credit card and we shop only on our means. We also omit junk food like chips, chocolates, candies, and the likes. It not just economical but it makes us healthier too.2. Prepare a shopping...

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My Chewy Sugar Coated Fried Bananas

Last Sunday was probably one of the best Sundays my eldest son had because he was able to satisfy his craving for Banana Que. I did my own version and he liked it much better than the ones he would usually buy outside. The caramelized sugar coating was chewy while the banana inside was soft and sweet.I only used three ingredients--- Saging na Saba (Saba Banana), washed sugar (light brown sugar), and canola oil. Growing-up in Central Luzon...

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My Hubby's Easy Pork Adobo Recipe

I am not a fan of pork unless it is barbecued or fried well-done. But when my husband cooked his "reinvented" Pork Adobo, all I could say is that it helped me start appreciating pork! As the saying goes, "Nakalimutan ko ang pangalan ko sa sarap!" It is dry, fried, garlicky, the one that I prefer...in short very flavorful.My husband discovered this way of cooking Pork Adobo while he was ordering his lunch in the school canteen. He asked the chef why...

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My Very Easy Century Tuna Pasta Recipe with Garlic Toast

This is "My Very Easy Century Tuna Pasta Recipe" with Plain Bread instead of Garlic Toast which my hubby prefers.  It will only take you 30 minutes or less to prepare these two yummy, healthy recipes!Ingredients420 grams Century Tuna Flakes in Oil1 big onion, sliced thinly  298 grams Jolly Sliced Button Mushrooms 250 ml Alaska Evaporada250 ml Alaska Crema All-Purpose Cream450 grams pasta (depending on your preference) McCormick Thyme peppersalt...

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Nino Muhlach's Fried Rice Recipe

This is another must-try recipe by actor and 70's Child Wonder Nino Muhlach as shown in Mars at News TV Channel 11. My kids loved it! Hope yours too...Ingredientscooking oilminced garlicdiced Spamdiced carrotsfrozen green peasboiled riceoyster sauceseasoning powderNino didn't mention any measurement nor amount in each ingredient. It depends on your preference.Procedure Heat oil in a big pan. Fry garlic until golden brown. Remove from the...

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Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe Using Del Monte Cheese Magic

My hubby bought Del Monte Cheese Magic last week just to let me experiment with the recipe written at the back of the packaging. I wasn't surprised that it tasted so good! Of course it's from Del Monte! Del Monte's Meaty Mac and Cheese Recipe:Ingredients   1/4 cup ground beef 140 grams Del Monte Macaroni 5 cups water1 pack 200 grams Del Monte Cheese Magic 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup fresh milkProcedure1. Saute beef in 1 teaspoon...

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