Practical Pebbles

This will be my last post for 2016. This year hasn't been filled with tons of posts, just a mere 6 posts to be exact. However, as the year ends a new outlook has emerged for the upcoming year. That is, hopefully more reader worthy blog posts, specifically on  financial stability, travel, and home improvements. Let us welcome 2017 with open arms, hearts, and lots of creativity. Lessons learned from this year. A new start for next year. As I like to put it "Eat Healthy, Pray Wholeheartedly, and Love Unconditionally." So let's end this year with lots of love and say hello to tomorrow's promises.

Hello there, it's been a while and a lot has happened. After months of MIA here, I finally mustered the courage to type away -thanks to my burgundy polish (not that it has anything to do with blogging). Back to the topic at hand...we all have those moments when we have nothing to wear amidst a closet full of clothes. A reality that nothing fits anymore, or a reflex for a shopping excuse, whatever the reason is, having nothing to wear has been an epidemic. As such, different wardrobe capsules have emerged. Project 333  for one has made the rounds in the internet. I also have eyes on this  capsule wardrobe  for a minimalist take on clothing. Regardless of the path you choose, having a goal in mind is key. While I was browsing the internet looking for articles that feature the basic kitchen tools and equipment  to have (for our new home), I chanced upon an article from thesimpledollar  and I couldn't help but think that the tips can be applied on other thin...

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Global Prime Innovation, Inc. just launched the soft opening of the company last January 31, 2016. To celebrate, practicalpebbles will be having a SALE this February, starting today February 7. Read on and choose your products. GLUTAGEN 6 IN 1 SOAP: Contains Gluthatione, Collagen, Kojic Acid Mushroom, Papaya, Oat, and Goat's Milk- nature's most powerful ingredients combined in one soap. More info  here . GLUTAGEN INSTAWHITE LOTION: A promise of fairer skin within 7 days and a noticeable instant white in just seconds upon application. More info  here . GLUTAGEN CRYSTAL PEEL: An exfoliating scrub that is infused with Aloe Vera, Collagen, and Crystal Beads that helps nourish skin leaving it feeling radiant and refreshed. More info  here . GLUTAGEN 6 IN 1 FOUNDATION: It works as a sun protector, skin concealer, skin moisturizer, anti-aging agent, oily skin regimen, and skin primer.  More info  here . You ca...

H ere's  a quick healthy waffle recipe. Here in the Philippines we don't have pumpkin so I substituted it with our very own squash. Here's the  original recipe  for your reference. Spiced Squash Waffle Recipe printable recipe Ingredients: 1 cup squash puree 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or fresh milk 1 egg 1/4 cup melted butter 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the squash puree, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Stir to combine. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining (dry) ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until moistened. Preheat waffle iron. Spray hot waffle iron with oil or non-stick cooking spray or use silicone brush to spread some oil, spoon batter to waffle iron, and cook un...

In December of last year I started Project 50-15. It was intended to help me practice my cooking skills, more so, an excuse for me to use Mr P's imarflex table top convection oven gift. 50-15 was a challenge for me to cook/bake 50 recipes and have it posted in facebook. Here is a summary of all the foodies: 1. Chocolate Crinkles 2. Carrot Cake with Buttercream Frosting 3. Moist Chocolate Cake with Meringue Frosting 4. Chocolate Chip Cookies #1 5. Basic Muffin 6. Savory Bacon Cheese  Muffin 7. Banana Cupcakes 8. Mom's Banana Cake with Raisins 9. Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies 10. Chocolate Mousse/ Ice cream 11. Bakes Scallops 12. Flour Tortillas 13. Red Velvet Cupcakes 14. Baked Macaroni and Cheese 15. Hershey's Cake-like Brownies 16. Banana Cashew Muffin 17. Classic Banana Bread 18. Graham Crackers 19. Carrot Cupcakes 20. Bakes French Toast 21. Homemade Pizza 22. Cream-less Eclair 23. Chocolate Cupc...

Got extra peanut butter? If yes, you should definitely make this easy peanut butter cookies. As a quick-fix afternoon snack for my two-year-old I let him help me make a batch of peanut butter cookies. The original recipe calls for only three ingredients, but I opted to add wheat flour and oatmeal for more fiber. This recipe is so easy, I let my son do the initial mix. He was so excited when I was setting up that I handed him the whisk and rubber spatula.  Easy Peanut Butter Cookies printable recipe Ingredients: 1 cup chunky peanut butter (you can also use the creamy kind) 1/2-3/4 cup sugar (either brown or white will do) 1/4 cup wheat flour 1/4 cup oatmeal (I used the instant kind) 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Heat oven to 350°F or 177 ° C. Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula.  Scoop a 1 Tablespoon sized cookie dough on your prepared pan with parchment.  Bake for 12-15 minut...