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Embracing the woman I am today

by Abigail

“The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” – Arnold Jean Palmer I stepped in the building of my first corporate job at  the age of 19 yrs, surrounded with career woman looking gorgeous and powerful in suits. I wanted to be just like them. Why? Because I saw how lost my Mama...

May 15, 2017
Comments 7
Expat Life
Freshly Foods Chicken Shawarma Lettuce Wrap

Freshly Foods – My Emergency Food Stash

by Abigail

Do you have those days where you just don’t have any idea on what to feed your family? I have plenty. I try my best to plan our weekly menu but sometimes life as a stay-at-home mom gets in the way. Why? I wear several hats – a chef, blogger, main cleaner, teacher (my eldest it seems have exams every week), playmate and referee…are just a...

May 3, 2017
Comments 0
Bento Lunch
Thank you board

Birthday Blog Hop with Pretty Paper Studio: Gratitude Project

by Abigail

Pretty Paper Studio turned FIVE this month and we are celebrating via a Blog Hop with some of the best bloggers in town!     To celebrate Pretty Paper Studio’s birthday we were asked to make something around the theme “GRATEFUL” which I think is perfect because along with every celebration one must also always remember to give thanks. A lot of ideas flooded my mind when...

April 29, 2017
Comments 23
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Bento Lunch Box

Freshly Foods Chicken Shawarma Lettuce Wrap
May 3, 2017

Freshly Foods – My Emergency Food Stash

Do you have those days where you just don’t have any idea on what to feed your family? I...

by Abigail
Comments 0
March 19, 2017

#LetsMakeLunchFun for our Family

I have been using the hashtag #LetsMakeLunchFun on Instagram for a while now, with an aim to challenge myself and...

by Abigail
Comments 3
barbecue chicken bento lunch box
January 15, 2017

Bento Lunch Box Menu January 8-12

Rice is a big part of our meals and this week I packed mostly rice meals for Kuya V....

by Abigail
Comments 2
January 5, 2017

Bento Lunch Box Menu January 2-5

First week back to school for 2017 was last January 2. We were still on a holiday mood and...

by Abigail
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Recipes

mama sitas barbecue chicken
January 12, 2017

Recipe: Pan Grilled Chicken

One concern I had before moving to Dubai was availability of ingredients and products I was used to using...

by Abigail
Comments 4
December 8, 2016

Garlic and Herb Hassleback Potatoes from Spinneys

In the Philippines we celebrate Christmas season the longest, from September until January. Yes, by September Filipino families start decorating for the season,...

by Abigail
Comments 3
recipe Carrot Apple Oatmeal Healthy Cookies
October 12, 2016

Luncbox Recipe: Carrot and Apple Oat Cookies

My children are not big fans of eating vegetables and fresh fruits. One of the creative ways to make them consume fruits...

by Abigail
Comments 4
potato fish cake recipe
October 5, 2016

Bento Lunchbox Recipe: Potato Fish Cakes

I absolutely do not like wasting food, any left-overs no mater how small is stored on the fridge for...

by Abigail
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Good morning! I have been on and off all the social media platforms to spend quality time with my loves. I hope you are spending most of your time with the people who matters most. Happy Ramadan to all our friends observing this Holy Month. On our reading list this week are two Ramadan themed books - 'Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns' and 'Hamza's First Fast' which we borrowed from @bookishaedubai • While we are not observing this holy month, it is important for the kids to understand and appreciate the importance of Ramadan. • ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids #myRamadanStory #Ramadan #myDubai #mombloggers #DubaiMoms #IGMoms #kidbloggersofIG #UAEkids #kidbloggersofIG #DubaiBloggers #DubaiMoms Ramadan will be in a few days. LittleMiss C has been making crafts and reading about the Holy Month. • She learned that Ramadan begins when the new moon 🌙 known as the "hilal" in Arabic - has been sighted. We have since then spent nights watching out for the moon to appear. We are currently reading this book of colors that shows some important items that make up this little girls faith. • I am thankful that my kids get the opportunity to witness Ramadan festivities and practices growing up here. ••• •• Are your kids showing interest in learning about other cultures or religions? ••• •• • My entry for @almarai lunch box competition. Packed a cheese sandwich, falafel, carrots, edemame, dates, grapes & strawberry and yogurt. •• #almarai_lunchbox #lunchbox ##bento #bentoideas #baon #schoolfood #snackbox #healthykids #letsmakelunchfun #lunchboxideas #funfood #kidfood #WhatToEatMom #UAEbloggers #UAEbloggers #mombloggers #DubaiMoms #IGMoms #kidbloggersofIG #UAEkids #instamoms #mkbkids #lunchboxlove #funfood #healthyfood #bentoexpo #almarailunchbox #yumboxlunch #ramadan #mydubai Last weekend, we stepped inside a time machine and traveled to South Africa to observe a heard of elephants up close and then we headed to the frozen peak of Mt. Kenya. Chloe was a bit hesitant to touch and experience the attractions but with Kuya V's enthusiasm, she eased up and we all enjoyed and soaked in all the information we could get while having fun. @orbi_dubai is the newest indoor attraction that combines the BBC's Earth unparalleled nature footage and SEGA's cutting edge technology. I will share a video soon with glimpse of what to see inside Orbi. ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #myDubai #BBCEarth #mkbkids I had a few hours of #nokids last weekend which I spent catching up with @thoughtsoverchai , a very talented food blogger who I am proud to say my friend too. We enjoyed some sugar free desserts, a filling waffle burger and this refreshing Iced Caramel Macchiato. When was the last time who had a good laugh with your friend? ••• •• • • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids Peek-a-Boo!! I am well and a little active again. Happy Mother's Day! To all amazing mama's reading this post. I now have to get moving and catch up on gazillion chores. 😘😘😘 Mama down with a nasty flu 😷 currently surviving on meds. Doctor on duty prescribed tea party, 10 mins fidget spinning and princess fashion show. See you again soon while this Mama recovers. ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids Happy weekend! LittleMiss graduated from kindergarten this week and asked for @baskinrobbinsuae ice cream. We have a busy weekend ahead and we are excited 😊 What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Mine is Ube Macapuno, cheese, chocolate and mmm almost everything just not peanut butter. 😘 ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #icecream #mkbkids #helloweekend #maketimeforfamily #familyfun #LetsMakeLunchFun with some Chicken Shawarma Lettuce wraps. This was so easy to make since the frozen meat is already marinated that all I need to do was pan fry it and serve as you please. A few months back we chanced upon @freshlyfoods tasting booth at @luluhypermarkets and my kids shamelessly stayed close to have more nuggets and sausages. I have since then bought Freshly Foods products as one of my emergency food stash to help me on my lazy days. While this lunch box was made in collaboration with Freshly Foods, be assured that we have been buying their products before this. ••• •• • #freshlyfoods #bento #bentoideas #baon #schoolfood #snackbox #lunchboxideas #yumbox #WhatToEatMom #UAEbloggers #UAEbloggers #mombloggers #mkbkids #lunchboxlove #funfood I have been lazy preparing meals ahead of time because of so many reasons that all boils down to me choosing to be lazy. Today's #LetsMakeLunchFun is a store bought shumai/siomai, corn, mixed fruits, trail mix nuts and brownies. • Choosing to be productive the rest of the week to celebrate LittleMiss C's moving up to year 1 and Kuya V's receiving of the Sacrament of communion this month. ••• •• Have a productive week! ••• •• #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #yumbox #yumboxlunch #bento #bentoideas #schoolfood #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mommyblogger #dubaiblogger #momsofig #baon #healthyisfun I enjoy making crafts and getting creative provided that I am given instructions and examples on what the outcome should look like. So when Neelu of @ppsuae said to make anything and be creative with the box of craft materials she sent - it STRESSED me. 😅😁 Thankfully my kids and sister showed me that it should not be complicated at all or as Neelu said "no need to overthink" and just have fun. So I did. Our theme for the 5th birthday project is GRATEFUL. To remind the whole family to be thankful for all the big & small blessings. Before I forget, be sure to join the blog hop giveaway where you get a chance to win a Silhouette Cameo 3, direct link on bio. You will also see creative work of @explorewithmafaza @hussena_cal @iampinay25 @papermadebying @ujjwal.handmadewithlove @mummyonmymind •• • #ppsuae #ppsuaegiveaway #supportlocalbusiness #gratefulboard #thankyouboard #artsandcrafts #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #dubaibloggers #igersdubai #thatcolorproject #acoloredsquare #abmlifeiscolorful #postforaesthetic #creativityfound #CuddlesAndCrumbs #MyDubai #IGMoms #KidBloggersOfIG #MomsOfInstagram #mkbkids Weekend is meant to be enjoyed outdoors, well in our case until Dubai heat is still bearable. Photo taken last weekend at @rise.dch while the kids ran off their energy, Mama enjoyed every bite of sandwich and chai tea. • Our only plan is to have fun and enjoy each other's company. What is your big weekend plan? ••• •• • #risedch @rise.dch #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids #outdoorplay #dubaioutdoors #lifeproofcase

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Burj Khalifa Souvenir Photo
UAE

A visit At The Top of Burj Khalifa

One of the things tourist look forward too when they arrive in Dubai is to see the tallest building in the world (2017) which is the Burj Khalifa. As expected when...

April 7, 2017
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UAE

Splashing Fun at LEGOLand Dubai Water Park

We found ourselves back at the grounds of Dubai Parks and Resorts after the opening of LEGOLAND Dubai to check out the newly opened LEGOLAND Water Park.   I...

January 26, 2017
Comments 9
UAE, Venue

LEGOLand Dubai: Our opening day experience

We were at the official opening day of LEGOLAND Dubai last October 31, 2016. The park is UAE’s first amusement place designed for families with children aged 2-12 years...

November 23, 2016
Comments 6
Jebel Jais Mountain sunrise
Expat Life, Outdoor, UAE

Sunrise at Jebel Jais Mountain

We recently had a week long holiday here in Dubai to celebrate Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. That was one week of no school for the kids and...

September 21, 2016
Comment 1
JC Nichols Memorial Fountain with horse
USA

Kansas City Fountains at The Plaza

We spent 1 week at Kansas City during our US trip to spend time with my Uncle Bernard. It was our chance to experience the “American life” my Uncle...

May 19, 2016
Comments 2

Family Update

January 13, 2017

Philippine Passport Renewal in Dubai for Kids

LittleMiss C’s passport expires this year and what I thought was a daunting task only took us 12 minutes!...

by Abigail
Comment 1
December 31, 2016

Grateful for 2016, a year in review

We are about to bid farewell to 2016. Am I ready for the year to come? I am definitely...

by Abigail
Comments 5
speedo swim squad class
October 24, 2016

Speedo Splash Session

One word that would get my kids excited and ready within minutes is “swimming” We were invited to the Speedo Splash...

by Abigail
Comment 1
mama blog diary
September 28, 2016

I want the happy Mama back.

Walking the path to be the best mom, best playmate, best cook and best partner in life can take...

by Abigail
Comments 25

Reviews and Giveaways

April 10, 2017

Recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs

Kuya V spent an afternoon at a professional teaching kitchen of The Chef’s Palette by Gaggenau  in Fairmont The Palm where...

by Abigail
Comments 0
De'Longhi MultiFry Cooking Demo
March 27, 2017

Cooking Demo with De’Longhi MultiFry

An invitation for me to host a cooking demo came as a surprise, I coordinating a Mother’s Day event for the...

by Abigail
Comments 3
March 25, 2017

DUKESY Beach Brunch at West 14th

We found ourselves driving to the Palm for a brunch last week, our invitation came with a promise of...

by Abigail
Comments 5
March 1, 2017

Daycation Brunch at Lapita Hotel

Lapita Hotel located at Dubai Parks and Resorts has launched a new family experience available at the park –...

by Abigail
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April 10, 2017

Recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs

Kuya V spent an afternoon at a professional teaching kitchen of The Chef’s Palette by Gaggenau  in Fairmont The Palm where...

by Abigail
Comments 0
March 25, 2017

DUKESY Beach Brunch at West 14th

We found ourselves driving to the Palm for a brunch last week, our invitation came with a promise of...

by Abigail
Comments 5
March 1, 2017

Daycation Brunch at Lapita Hotel

Lapita Hotel located at Dubai Parks and Resorts has launched a new family experience available at the park –...

by Abigail
Comments 4
movenpick jlt nosh review
December 24, 2016

Christmas Buffet at Movenpick Hotel JLT

It may seem surprising but Christmas is widely celebrated here in Dubai, almost all establishments are adorned with festive...

by Abigail
Comments 0
November 24, 2016

Fab Family Brunch at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR

I have always said that brunching is a big part of Dubai weekends, it is after all a time for...

by Abigail
Comments 0
November 8, 2016

McDonald’s Open Kitchen Tour

Yesterday, McDonald’s opened its kitchen doors to us! We were given a special tour by Mr. Fayez Ismail, Operations...

by Abigail
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The name ‘Cuddles and Crumbs’ is a combination of the two main things I share on this blog: cuddles (family) and crumbs (food). The blog had a few name changes over the years – nappytales (2008) to mynappytales (2010) to cuddlesandcrumbs – I do think that now I have finally found the right name that truly reflects what I am passionate about.

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Good morning! I have been on and off all the social media platforms to spend quality time with my loves. I hope you are spending most of your time with the people who matters most. Happy Ramadan to all our friends observing this Holy Month. On our reading list this week are two Ramadan themed books - 'Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns' and 'Hamza's First Fast' which we borrowed from @bookishaedubai • While we are not observing this holy month, it is important for the kids to understand and appreciate the importance of Ramadan. • ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids #myRamadanStory #Ramadan #myDubai #mombloggers #DubaiMoms #IGMoms #kidbloggersofIG #UAEkids #kidbloggersofIG #DubaiBloggers #DubaiMoms Ramadan will be in a few days. LittleMiss C has been making crafts and reading about the Holy Month. • She learned that Ramadan begins when the new moon 🌙 known as the "hilal" in Arabic - has been sighted. We have since then spent nights watching out for the moon to appear. We are currently reading this book of colors that shows some important items that make up this little girls faith. • I am thankful that my kids get the opportunity to witness Ramadan festivities and practices growing up here. ••• •• Are your kids showing interest in learning about other cultures or religions? ••• •• • My entry for @almarai lunch box competition. Packed a cheese sandwich, falafel, carrots, edemame, dates, grapes & strawberry and yogurt. •• #almarai_lunchbox #lunchbox ##bento #bentoideas #baon #schoolfood #snackbox #healthykids #letsmakelunchfun #lunchboxideas #funfood #kidfood #WhatToEatMom #UAEbloggers #UAEbloggers #mombloggers #DubaiMoms #IGMoms #kidbloggersofIG #UAEkids #instamoms #mkbkids #lunchboxlove #funfood #healthyfood #bentoexpo #almarailunchbox #yumboxlunch #ramadan #mydubai Last weekend, we stepped inside a time machine and traveled to South Africa to observe a heard of elephants up close and then we headed to the frozen peak of Mt. Kenya. Chloe was a bit hesitant to touch and experience the attractions but with Kuya V's enthusiasm, she eased up and we all enjoyed and soaked in all the information we could get while having fun. @orbi_dubai is the newest indoor attraction that combines the BBC's Earth unparalleled nature footage and SEGA's cutting edge technology. I will share a video soon with glimpse of what to see inside Orbi. ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #myDubai #BBCEarth #mkbkids I had a few hours of #nokids last weekend which I spent catching up with @thoughtsoverchai , a very talented food blogger who I am proud to say my friend too. We enjoyed some sugar free desserts, a filling waffle burger and this refreshing Iced Caramel Macchiato. When was the last time who had a good laugh with your friend? ••• •• • • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids Peek-a-Boo!! I am well and a little active again. Happy Mother's Day! To all amazing mama's reading this post. I now have to get moving and catch up on gazillion chores. 😘😘😘 Mama down with a nasty flu 😷 currently surviving on meds. Doctor on duty prescribed tea party, 10 mins fidget spinning and princess fashion show. See you again soon while this Mama recovers. ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #mkbkids Happy weekend! LittleMiss graduated from kindergarten this week and asked for @baskinrobbinsuae ice cream. We have a busy weekend ahead and we are excited 😊 What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Mine is Ube Macapuno, cheese, chocolate and mmm almost everything just not peanut butter. 😘 ••• •• • #uaemombloggers #uaebloggers #icecream #mkbkids #helloweekend #maketimeforfamily #familyfun

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