I’m compiling this list not because I’m trying to pick a fight with my mom or mother in law, but rather as a reminder that 30 years from now I could turn into either one of them.  Hopefully I still have this list to remind me not to be a crazy mom [...]

This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit Babushka’s Kitchen, a Polish restaurant in Clintonville.  Thanks to my Polish co-worker who introduced me to this Eastern European dish, I’m hooked to Pierogi.  Sometimes we even order Pierogi online from this company in Chicago.  The shipping can be pretty pricey, which is why you have [...]

Everybody around the world celebrates Mother’s Day.  In Indonesia, Mother’s Day always falls in the same day, which is December 22.  In the US Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May (May 8), whereas in UK, it’s the fourth Sunday of Lent (April 3).  For those of you in UK, it’s not [...]

I’m about 5 1/2 month pregnant now and I feel like there are so much that needs to be done.  From preparing the nursery, hospital registration, and last but not least…. choosing names.  Last time my hubby and I picked a name for our son during my three hour labor, and certainly, I don’t want [...]

Ever since I got pregnant, I just can’t stop eating!!  I have to snack every three hours or so.  On top of that, I’m also tired all the time.  Snacking sort of helps keeping me awake in a sense.  Obviously I’m trying to eat healthy for the sake of my baby and me.  So here’s [...]