Author: Maria Ingrid

Hi, I’m Ingrid! A wife and a mama of three. I’m the heart and hustle behind this blog, sharing bits of motherhood, family life, and our everyday adventures as we balance work, love, and raising kids here in the Philippines. Thanks for being here - I hope this little space feels like home. For inquiries, comments or collaborations, please email askmariaingrid@gmail.com

Using One Cake for Two Occasions

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Last week, we celebrated two events, the Christening of Migo in the morning and the 2nd birthday of Pio at night. Since the events were for my two babies, I decided to bake the cake for them. Initially, I thought of using a ready mix cake, but it was out of stock on all the grocery stores that I’ve been to, that is why I opted to bake the cake from scratch. I am not a good baker, I think the last time that I have attempted to bake something was years ago, so I made sure that the recipe that I am going to use is easy to follow and does not require a lot of time to do. Continue reading “Using One Cake for Two Occasions” →

A Throwback to Pio’s First Birthday Party

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Note: This birthday party was held last July 2019 at Radisson Blu in Doha, Qatar.

Pio will be turning two tomorrow. Yehey! For the past few days, I’ve been looking at his photos and contemplating how time flies so fast. He was just a little baby last year, and now, he is already a toddler who’s entering the terrible two stage, and I hope that I am ready for that. Continue reading “A Throwback to Pio’s First Birthday Party” →

A Throwback to Pio’s First Birthday Pictorial at Home

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Note: This was taken last July 2019 at our home in Doha, Qatar.

When Pio turned one year old last year, I felt that it is a must to arrange a photo session for him since it is a major milestone. I wanted it to be extra special that is why I got the services of Colours Sy Events, who also handled all the planning and preparation of his birthday party. Continue reading “A Throwback to Pio’s First Birthday Pictorial at Home” →

Travel Gallery | Garden of Versailles in France

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It was in August of 2013 when me, Tep and our friends went for a 14 day Europe tour. Our first country of destination then was France and the first attraction to visit on our itinerary was the Palace of Versailles. Of course, being my first time to set foot in Europe, I was really excited. Continue reading “Travel Gallery | Garden of Versailles in France” →

Giving Birth at Chinese General Hospital in the Philippines

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Once a woman learned that she is pregnant, one of the many things that she needs to decide on is the place or hospital where she will give birth. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right place, such as the facilities and location of the hospital, costs of the maternity package, the doctor who will perform the delivery of the baby and I think the most important is how comfortable you are giving birth at that place. Continue reading “Giving Birth at Chinese General Hospital in the Philippines” →