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Mom brought home this local dessert from Pampanga the other day. It's called Tibok-tibok, a milk pudding usually made from coconut milk. It's also popularly known as Maja Blanca but the Capampangans use carabao's milk instead of the usual coconut milk which makes it creamier. Fattening but really yummy.

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So many unexpected expenses have come up the past weeks. All the money I have been saving from my blogging earnings were used to cover up for some of the expenses. The Lenovo Thinkpad will have to wait for a while. It was supposed to be my birthday gift for myself but there were more important things to take care of. Hopefully, next month I'll be able to purchase it.

Acne is most common during adolescence and some say it is hereditary. I am way past that but I still get breakouts once in a while and I'm really glad that we now have a lot of acne products available. When buying acne products, I make sure I choose products that do not contain harsh ingredients that will dry and irritate my skin. I look for the ones that will help clear the breakouts and help prevent new ones from forming.

Are you looking for a leather home theater seating for your newly renovated home theater? Get them at Stargate Cinema. They deliver fast and you can choose from their wide selection of loungers and beautiful theater seats. Most items are on sale and shipping is free. So if you're looking for great deals on home theater seats, follow the link and avail of the wonderful discounts.

Burping is our body's way of releasing gas from the stomach after we eat, and the most likely cause of it is sucking too much air when we eat or drink. It could sometimes be embarrassing especially when you burp too loud.

According to the article I've read, you can side step this by taking in less air. How? Try to eat and drink more slowly, like if you're used to eating your meals for 10 minutes, train yourself to eat for 30 minutes. Skip carbonated drinks and gum. Opt for coffee when you feel you must have caffeine.

Burping is not really a cause for concern and there are only a few cases reported that frequent burping can indicate a problem in the upper digestive tract.

If you are to travel anywhere, make sure you have a travel insurance. Some of you may actually think that you don't need it but what if you get ill abroad? Did you know that the costs to treat you could be very high? Your travel insurance will not only take care of the cost. It will also help find you appropriate health care facility. Nothing is really certain so begin your trip with a travel insurance and travel without the worries.

For the dipping sauce, mix all ingredients in a bowl, then set aside. In a pan, saute garlic, onion and carrots. Add the mushroom, ground chicken, noodles and bean sprouts. Season with fish sauce and pepper before adding cilantro and spring onion. Let cool. Place one tablespoon of the mixture in a sheet of spring roll wrapper. Deep fry in oil. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Since the earliest times, spices and herbs have been used for healing. We may not know it but our spice rack is packed with potent medicines that we can use as natural therapies. Here's a list of some of the most helpful spices.

BASIL. A herb native to India, where it has long been revered as sacred and is know as "Holy Basil." It is an immune stimulant and increases production of disease-fighting antibodies. The herb also kills bacteria on skin and fights acne. You can use it as a skin wash or drink it as tea. For tea - put 2 to 3 tsp dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Drink 3 cups daily. For skin wash - put 2 tsp dried basil in a cup of boiling water. Let cool then apply on skin with a cotton ball.

DILL. This aniseed-flavored herb have been long used for healing stomach upsets. It works as a digestive aid by fighting bacteria that attacks the intestinal tract. It also fight E. coli bacteria which causes UTIs. For tea - put 2 tsp bruised seeds in a cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes, drink 3 cups daily. For bath - tie 1 tbsp dill seed in a sock and add to water. This can help prevent urinary tract infection.

TARRAGON. This herb is a member of the daisy family and is native to southern Europe. It is traditionally used as an appetite stimulant. It fights disease-causing bacteria and helps prevent infection. For heart disease - the chemical rutin helps prevent artery-narrowing plaque deposits. This herb also has anti-cancer properties. Make a tea by steeping 1 to 2 tsp dried herb in a cup of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups daily.

TURMERIC is a golden spice that is a mainstay in Indian curries. Best for arthritis, wounds, liver protection and heart protection. It has an anti-inflammatory action and it helps prevent infection and reduces cholesterol level. The chemical curcumin in turmeric protects liver tissue. For minor wounds, wash wound thoroughly then sprinkle on turmeric powder. As a digestive drink, mix 1 tsp of powder per cup of warm milk.

GINGER is a warming aromatic spice used in cooking and healing. It relieves nausea and dizziness for motion and morning sickness. It eases menstrual cramps and helps fight colds and flu by boosting the immune system. Ginger also reduces cholesterol and helps lower blood pressure. For tea - steep 2 tsp powdered or grated root in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups daily.

CLOVE is an aromatic healing spice and an ancient breath freshener. It provides temporary pain relief for toothache and is an effective oral disinfectant. An infection fighter, it destroys intestinal parasites. Dip a cotton swab in clove oil and apply to affected tooth and gum. For tea - dissolve 1 tsp powdered cloves in a cup of boiling water and steep for 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups daily.

There are more spices on the list but I've decided to post them in 2 parts as this has gotten really long. I'll be publishing the second part next week.

I've been seeing a lot of these bugaboo strollers lately. Yesterday, we went to visit my in-laws and while at the park we've seen a lot of babies in these colorful strollers. One parent said she likes it very much because her Bugaboo stroller is so versatile and she has more mobility options compared to other brands. We didn't have these kinds of strollers when my kids were still babies. Parents now are luckier because these new ones are innovative and they even have sunshade protection to protect their kids from UV rays and flying insects.