A Wife's Charmed Life

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Description: A happy wife trying to create a charmed life as she does a balancing act of loving her husband, managing a home and taking care of herself too.

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Wanderlust Wednesdays: Cute Travel Companions

Travelling soon and would like to update your travel essentials? Heres a few cute but very useful travel companions I recently saw online.The Carina Zipper Tote Bag by Clava is a carr...

4 days ago

See Australia in a Time-Lapsed Montage

Heres a montage video that shows how beautiful Australia is. Notice how blue the skies are here? Australian Time-lapse Montage 2012 from Marcus OBrien on Vimeo.Featuring a 3-axis motion c...

5 days ago

Keyboard Case For My Tablet

In less than two months, my iPad 2 will turn a year old and honestly, the only protection its ever had are the plastic screen protection, clear case (for the back), smart cover and an oversized lapto...

6 days ago

Discovered Inspirations: Keep Moving to Achieve Balance

Today, the Husband and I went out to lunch with our friends today and one of them, Pam, gave us a card she beautifully and creatively made. Dont you just love receiving personalized cards with ...

05 feb 12

Grateful on my 35th

I couldnt let January pass without having a (belated) birthday post. This month has been amazing. Ive always been glad that I celebrate my birthday on the first month of the year. I feel ...

31 jan 12

Discovered Inspirations: Create a Charmed Life in 2012

Belated Kung Hei Fat Choi to everyone! As a belated New Year post, I would like to share with you my first article for Ang Kalatas entitled, "CREATE A CHARMED LIFE IN 2012". Altho...

30 jan 12

Korean Cafe in Sydney: My Sweet Memory (MSM)

This is my newest favourite cafe in the city. I discovered My Sweet Memory (MSM) last year during one of the weekends we had dinner at Strathfield. Ive been hanging out in Strathfield bec...

27 jan 12

Back from Melbourne

Just came back from a short vacation in Melbourne to celebrate my wedding anniversary with the Husband and my birthday. We had the best time as we indulged in great company, delicious food, a b...

24 jan 12

Wanderlust Wednesdays: Visitor Information Centre for Sydney Tourists

Its that time of the year when Sydney is flocked by more travellers than usual. Summer in Sydney (December to February), celebrations of the New Year, Chinese New Year and Australia D...

18 jan 12

Discovered Inspirations: Believe

It always amazes me when I see a random image that reminds me of a happy moment, make me stop & realize or inspire me. Things like these are like little treasures I find along the way of ge...

15 jan 12

Fashion Fridays: Inspired by the 80s

January is my birthday month and Im grateful that my months looking pretty damn good. Two weekends in the lead up to my real birthday, I have celebrated and will be celebrating it with friends. ...

13 jan 12

Taiwanese Cafe: ZenQ Desserts

Asian desserts are fast becoming popular these days. The Husband and I got interested when we saw an Asian dessert cafe in Chinatown a few months ago because they look similar to the Philippine...

11 jan 12

Korean Restaurant: Kaizen BBQ (North Ryde, NSW)

Its been years since Ive been to the Macquarie Centre and now that it is near to where the Husband works, we now have a reason to meet up there.The mall has changed and Im glad they now have more res...

11 jan 12

The Abundant Table (How We Said "Hello" to 2012)

Like any Filipino household, we said "Hello to 2012!" with table laden with food and fruits. Like last year, I cooked Ham and Noodles, had a dessert dish, wine and fruits. The onl...

10 jan 12

Discovered Inspirations: The Secret to Happiness

A hundred year old man shares the secret to happiness. His words are so spot on and this Coca-Cola video made my heart tender.My name is Lolo MarioI have been luckyLucky to have been born like ...

09 jan 12

Korean BBQ at Home (a.k.a Our Christmas Dinner 2011)

Weve always loved Korean cuisine even way before we travelled to Seoul. Together with friends, the Husband and I sometimes dine at Korean BBQ restaurants in the metro. After our Seo...

05 jan 12

Discovered Inspirations: This Year by Chantal Kreviazuk

As we welcome 2012, AWCL introduces a new feature called "Discovered Inspirations" wherein we hope to share discoveries and nuggets of inspirations that will help brighten your day and b...

03 jan 12

2011 in Review and My "Thank Yous"

Thanks to my Husband who found this heartwarming video online that I cant help but share with you. I meant to blog about this last week but Ive been busy de-cluttering at home. Weve been ...

03 jan 12

Sydney Welcomes 2012 : Time to Dream

The first 12 minutes of 2012, our eyes were glued to the tube to witness Sydneys fireworks display worth six million dollars and 15 months of preparation to cater to 1.5 Million people on the harbour...

01 jan 12

Snippets of an Aussie Christmas

Even though I miss being with our family and friends in the Philippines during this time of the year, I love spending Christmas in Australia more. Since I moved here, I intentionally dont...

27 dec 11

Seasons Greetings from AWCL!

Dear Family and Friends of AWCL,Thank you for the love and support you have given me and my blog. Thank you for inspiring me to write what I share. Thank you for the generosity of giving ...

25 dec 11

Fuji Pan Japanese Bakery

This years Best Bread Discovery goes to....(drumroll) Fuji Pan Japanese Bakery! This is just according to me and the Husband. Walking around the streets of Chinatown, we chanced up this sm...

22 dec 11

Wanderlust Wednesdays: Snapshots from Surfers Paradise

*Sigh*...how time flies.I cant believe its only been a week since weve gone to the Gold Coast. When we arrived back in Sydney a week ago, we dove back into our normal lives right away. Ou...

21 dec 11

Cake Pops by Jack Pops

LOOK! One of the yummiest desserts sent to "A Wifes Charmed Life" this year from Jack Pops...A loving wife and mom to two boys, Jackies (my friend and owner of Jack Pops) love for bakin...

20 dec 11

Pete Evans Pizza Masterclass at Myer

I was doing a bit of Christmas shopping three weeks ago when I chanced upon a little crowd in the appliance section of Myer Sydney. I walked closer and saw Pete Evans having a&nb...

19 dec 11

Affirmation: Surround Myself with Positivity

Affirmation:I will surround myself with positive people, energy and images.My Indoor Plant called PEACE LILYPersonal Reflection:Being exposed to (too much) negativity is draining. Negative...

18 dec 11

Fashion Fridays: "Happening 4; by Melissa Shoes

It was fortunate timing when I checked my email one Sunday afternoon and received notice letting me know of some pairs of Melissa Shoes on sale. I hurriedly went to the site and voila! A p...

16 dec 11

Nine Years Ago

December will always be a special month. The moment December starts, I fondly remember moments that make this month special to me and the Husband.Yesterday, we celebrated our 9th year syot...

14 dec 11

Quick Getaway Before Christmas

Before we get busier due to finishing tasks at work and celebrating Christmas, the Husband and I left Sydney and escaped to Gold Coast for a few days to enjoy life at the beach.This has got to be one...

12 dec 11

Cold Taho at Gumballs

I usually buy fishballs from Gumballs and never cared about their drinks. They recently renovated their take-away shop in Westpoint Blacktown and with the new facade emphasizing the drinks they...