Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, the BEST MOM in the WORLD!
She definitely fits the job description and even exceeds expectations!
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Thanks to my friend, Ginge, for giving me this recyclable bag!
It’s fun and there are many more designs…a nice mother’s day gift too 🙂
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And these are really my favorite which I bought in the Whitespace Green Market
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Mother’s day may still be a few days away, but to celebrate something as extraordinary as motherhood, it’s never too early to conjure up thoughtful ways to show your gratitude and put a smile on her face. So while you have time, why not explore the many dazzling possibilities that will be more surprising than the usual greeting card, bouquet of flowers and a meal out?
For AGATHA, Paris’ trendiest fashion jewellery brand, these possibilities come in the form of effortlessly chic, unique pieces to reflect her every day style and sophistication. Using a variety of materials such as silver and gold mixed with semi-precious stones, the brand has captivated ladies in places all over the world including Seville, Dubai, and Tokyo; and will literally work its specially created charms on mom’s special day with a line-up to suit whatever style and personality.
For fun loving mothers who are young or young at heart, show your affection with a big, adorable dose of kawaii courtesy of “Cutest Mum:” Agatha’s most mischievous collection yet! Expressively styled in bright hues of pink, blue, or red, these Kokeshi pendants, key rings and bracelets made from enamel and rhinestone are a playful take on the traditional Japanese doll that mom will find hard to resist!
If she’s fashionable and attune to the latest trends, Agatha’s silver chain mail drop earrings from the “Yummy Mummy” collection make a striking accessory to the safe, light grays that will be in this Spring 2010. For something less edgy yet still flattering to the color palette, consider a long two-strand necklace and bracelet set of pearls and metal disc pendants, accented with amethyst glass beads and mother-of-pearl. The same beautiful design comes in gold, red, and turquoise to add a splash of color to summer’s crisp whites.
Finally, if femininity and elegance are more her thing, gift her accordingly with a piece from “My Sweet Mum” to complement the season’s romantic dresses and prints; such as a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings with pink pendulum-style glass beads that also come in pearl or black for a bold twist. Silver earrings, rings, and necklaces in delicate double heart or bow motifs make timeless choices as well; set with sparkling, tasteful touches of rhinestone and cut cubic zirconia to whisper thanks and “I Love You!” well after the day ends.
Aside from the special Mother’s Day collections, Agatha’s wide array of fashion jewelry – from the alternately simple and refined, bold and dramatic, to the zany and whimsical – likewise make wonderful, year-round gifts that won’t break the bank. From France to the box in her hands, rest assured that whichever style you pick will proudly deliver your heartfelt message: Bonne Fête Maman!
In the Philippines, Agatha jewelry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at the boutiques located in Greenbelt 5 and Robinson’s Midtown.
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In our family, no one escapes his or her turn in hosting Sunday family lunch. So, our eldest brother, Mike, also takes his turn in hosting. Though we were not complete, today was still a special lunch because it was Mother’s Day ……
and Mike did prepare something special and unique…he covered the whole table with banana leaves and put the food on top! Everything was grilled or “inihaw” – fish, chicken, pork and eggplant with beef
There was garlic rice wrapped in banana leaves
We were all supposed to eat with our hands “kamayan” style..but since we were not used to it, we still asked for plates and spoon and fork! Here is Mike enjoying his rice eating with his hands…but why does he still have a fork and spoon? 🙂
Here are the other dishes we have had from other Sunday lunches of Mike. Mostly Filipino dishes and with lots of vegetables
You’re probably wondering where all the good food comes from….Apparently, Mike is lucky that someone special prepares all the food during his turn 🙂
Previous Entries:
Tina’s Sunday Lunch March 10, 2009
Uncle Ray and Aunty Remy October 11, 2008
Summer Sunday Lunch April 18, 2008
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Last year, I stumbled into my friend, Rica’s multiply site and I saw this beautiful tribute she had made for her Mom. Rica and I seem to have so many things in common- same name, same Mom’s name, we both love hearts and it seems we both share a lot in common when it comes to family and life…and of course the same admiration towards our Mom. So, I asked her if I can share her beautiful tribute to her Mom at Heart2Heart
by RICA CONCEPCION ARANETA April 1, 2008
When friends tell me that I live a charmed life, I cannot help but agree for I am blessed with a mother who loves and cares for me like no other.
Being raised by mother along with 4 brothers brought a great deal of happiness and contentment in my life even at a young age while teaching me timeless values worth sharing to many generations.
My mother taught me the value of FAMILY FIRST. She was a devoted wife and a dedicated mother to her 5 children. She was happiest when she sees all of us happy even if it meant making sacrifices on her part. She made sure that she managed her time well and her family was always her priority.
I have never appreciated my mom so much more now that I have my own family.
She has cared for me and my brothers well. And she extends the same kind of motherly affection to her son and daughters in law as well 16 grandchildren.
I likened her to a star which you don’t always see but you know she is always going to be there. And not a single day passes that I am thankful for that.
My mother taught me the value of SIMPLICITY AND SINCERITY. Despite her social status, she has remained grounded and simple in her ways. She is quick to remind me that what lies in the heart of the person is far more precious than any wealth in this world.
My mother taught me the value of TAKING CARE OF OUR FAMILY BUSINESS—a passion she held with the same esteem as taking care of her family. She is organized, focused with her goals and was good at motivating people and managing resources. She was instrumental to the growth of some of our family businesses but chose to remain in the background rather than basked in the limelight.
My mother taught me STRENGTH OF CHARACTER during difficult times. She remains placid even under extreme pressure. Its hard to see through her during trying moments for she does not complain and is always ready to flash a genuine smile. My mother is beautiful inside and out.
Its true what a poem says about mothers… “They are Angels God put on earth to take care and guide us. Am Blessed to have her as my both my angel and my earthly Mother”
This was what Rica’s Mom wrote about her Mom, Also a beautiful tribute
VALUES I LEARNED FROM MY MOTHER
(NATIVIDAD LONTOC DE LAS ALAS) April 2008
I am the youngest of twelve siblings. My mother gave birth to me when she was already forty-four years old. I was very close to my mother, I being the baby of a big family.
From my mother, I learned a lot of old time values. My father was a firm believer that a woman’s place is the home. That is why for my mother, the family, above all, came first. As a wife, her priority was my father.
As a mother, her greatest concern was her children. My mother brought me up in a happy and peaceful home. She made sure we were all in good health. My mother taught me the importance of a family praying together. There was nothing more meaningful to her than she was surrounded by my father and all her children in praying the Angelus at 6’clock in the afternoon when the church bells rung.
She showed me by example how to love and serve the poor and the less privilege. Every month she would go to GOTA de Leche and help the nuns attend to the abandoned and sick babies. She also supported a lot of young boys who dreamt to become priests.
She was humble at all times.Now that I myself am a mother and a grandmother, it gives me joy and satisfaction that the old values and old traditions taught to me by my mother have been passed on to the children and grandchildren. Today even with the modern times and modern ways, the values have already been instilled in the family and nothing can ever change this or take it away from the family.
I have 5 children, namely, Raul Stephen, Raul Joseph, Raul Patrick, Rica, and Raul Anthony.
I have 15 grandchildren, soon going to 16.
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This is another friend’s version of Iberian Chicken. My friend, Nimfa, gave the Iberian chicken to me as a gift, then I asked her for the recipe which she shared with me. I gave it to Edna, my cook, and she made it exactly how I tasted it from Nimfa. Ever since then, we always have it and serve it to our friends. Thanks Nimfa for sharing your recipe. I hope you can all make it as well. This is Heart2Heart’s Mother’s Day gift to all mothers! 🙂 HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY!
Previous entry: Homemade Spanish Dinner January 22, 2009
Iberian Chicken from Bettina’s Kitchen July 1, 2008
IBERIAN CHICKEN
1 pc. whole chicken (1.5 kilo) clean very well and pat dry
2 tbsp. whole fresh peppercorn, ground
2 heads garlic, peeled and pounded
2 tbsps. rock salt
8 to 10 pcs. Calamansi
6 pcs. lemon grass, white parts only, pounded
1 pc. chicken cube dissolved in 1 cup boiled water
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 to 8 pcs. potatoes, peeled and half if needed
1.) Rub the chicken all over with the ROCK SALT and PEPPER.
2.) Rub with CALAMANSI JUICE, making sure to rub the inside cavity.
3.) Insert the LEMONGRASS into the cavity, together with some GARLIC.
4.) Pour the CHICKEN CUBE/HOT WATER mixture and OLIVE OIL on the chicken.
Marinate overnight in an oven-proof platter.
5.) Preheat oven to 350F. Before baking, put peeled POTATOES in the platter, as well as the rest of the GARLIC. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours until tender.
I shared this recipe to friends who have tried it and asked about it, here is my friend Mel’s version of it and she said it was a big hit with her family. She sent me her photo since I asked her to show me as soon as she made it
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