Finally! I’m so excited to share with you what I have been up to for the past few months. For years, I have always wanted […]
After 8 years, an Open Letter From Rochie, TheFrugalistaMOM
Hello my Loves! The month of August literally flew before my eyes. Where did Spring and Summer go? First off, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be a part of your lives. Your support has really humbled me throughout the years. […]
Read moreGetting Candid with Rochie Ep.2 : Living with Food Allergies while Raising Kids
In this very special episode, my guest Dana Martin of ABCGlutenFree shared her inspiring health related story. She also talked about how her children became her food allergy advocates. ABC GlutenFree is a cooking show on livestream.com that makes delicious gluten free and allergy friendly versions of well loved Italian […]
Read moreGetting Candid with Rochie Ep.1 : All About Maskne and Clean Beauty
This is it! I’m so happy to announce that finally, I have my very own LIVE online talk show! After years of choosing to work behind the scenes – creating recipes, writing posts and holding the camera, I now added a new stint. This time front and center! It is […]
Read moreCookbook Review: Connecting the Pots By Malou Perez-Nievera + A giveaway
As someone who grew up in a Filipino household, I know first hand how diverse Philippine cuisine is. Each region or even Island has its own specialty dishes. The Bicol region for instance is know for their use of coconut milk and hot chili peppers. Kapangpangans are known for adding […]
Read moreFriday Favorites: Self Care, Solemates, Cookbook and more
This week I spent much of my time in the kitchen. Since the kids are on their eating “growth spurts” again, I took the opportunity to develop new recipes which I will be sharing really soon. Are you excited? I’m thinking of calling it easy, allergy friendly quarantine cooking. Aside […]
Read moreRecipe Box: Basic Slow cooker BBQ Pulled Pork + A Salad Idea
It’s BBQ season! Since I’m not a big fan of cooking outdoors, this basic slow cooker pulled pork recipe has been a total lifesaver. Yes, it calls for 3 pounds of meat but don’t freak out. The leftovers can be frozen and used to make other meals. It works well […]
Read moreFriday Favorites: Night Cream, shoes, Bracelet and Deals
This week I was obsessing with The Pioneer Woman’s new website. Have you seen it? I love how her site looks so warm, inviting and honest. It is the kind of mood I am hoping for this little space too. That is why I’m so inspired to work on the […]
Read moreBook Review: Fishing! by Sarah Stonich
Summer is always about “me time” reading because the kids are home and our calendar is more relaxed. This year though I seemed to have an early start due to the lock down. So far, I’ve gone through four self help books – Book of Love by Jenny Umali, Wishwork […]
Read more