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The Holidays Done Manila-style

Ah, what a strange time it’s been lately. Holiday events wrapped up around the 15th because 50-60% of the expat population was going home. I was doing really well up until the activity stopped and have fallen Grinch-y place over the last few days. It’s just not fun when all...

More Tea Parties & My Very First Ornament Exchange!

I know you remember the horrible “biscuit” faux pas I made at my last tea party – well not this time! I knew a scone when I saw one and dabbed it with clotted cream and jam. Now that’s progress! This holiday tea party and ornament exchange was put on for the...

Nick’s 30th Birthday Party

Sadly, as seems to be the case with our family lately, sickness rained on Nick’s birthday parade. :(  Not exactly how you want to spend your 30th. It was just stomach issues, so we decided he could survive a small party (we refuse to let this ongoing illness ruin all our fun). We...

Holiday Party at Friendship Home

I was in charge of designing a holiday party for the Friendship Home kids. I was determined to make it highly memorable, introducing the kids to a few new holiday activities. It didn’t take me long to decide on cookie decorating for the main activity. Norma was in the kitchen for 2...