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MexiPino Fam I’m Cara, a Filipino mom to 2 MexiPino kids sharing about mom life, cooking, homeschooling and more!

My first sourdough loaf. 🥹🥹🥹Pretty proud of my first attempt even though making it was a bit of a disaster. 😂 But Daniel...
04/12/2024

My first sourdough loaf. 🥹🥹🥹

Pretty proud of my first attempt even though making it was a bit of a disaster. 😂 But Daniel said it tastes good and he was super impressed.

Arroz Caldo || I think I’ve posted it before but this is my go-to meal when we’re sick. This time I used homemade chicke...
04/03/2024

Arroz Caldo || I think I’ve posted it before but this is my go-to meal when we’re sick. This time I used homemade chicken broth and rotisserie chicken. And I also got to use my egg cooker to make this perfect medium boiled egg.

I haven’t been this sick in a long time so I could barely taste the food when it was time to eat. 😅

This week sucked. There’s really no other way to describe it. 😂 I’m on my period which is usually a low time for me ment...
03/06/2024

This week sucked. There’s really no other way to describe it. 😂

I’m on my period which is usually a low time for me mentally, emotionally and physically. I’ve been in bed more times than I can count, I’ve lost my temper so many times, I’ve been feeling touched out almost every day and it’s been a struggle to keep up with the house work.

It’s easy for me to dwell in what I did wrong and internalize that. But I’m grateful that I have a husband who always has my back and is there to remind me to be gracious with myself.

Just a brief moment of transparency in how it’s like being a mom while on her period. 😂

Longganisa, eggs, rice and cucumbers drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar || You CAN have a balanced high protei...
02/26/2024

Longganisa, eggs, rice and cucumbers drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar || You CAN have a balanced high protein Filipino breakfast! Asians love rice, but Filipinos are notorious for the amount of rice they eat. We eat a TON. 😂

So when I’m trying to watch my blood sugar, I make sure to pair my rice with a ton of protein, veggies and fat! I also try to stick to 1/2 cup of rice as much as possible. Another thing I’ve been doing sometimes is mixing rice and quinoa together since quinoa has fiber and protein!

I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and insulin resistance. No surprise there since diabetes runs in our family an...
02/21/2024

I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and insulin resistance. No surprise there since diabetes runs in our family and during my second pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

My doctor recommended metformin, but I asked her if I could try and bring my blood sugars down through diet and exercise first and she agreed!

So I’ve been upping my protein intake, adding fiber to every meal, and trying to move my body more.

Note that I still have carbs and treat myself to an occasional boba or tea, but I’m trying to be more intentional with balancing them out with other things to prevent my blood sugar from spiking!

Let’s talk Kindle and the Libby app!Threeish years ago, I decided to try the Kindle again. I was gifted one in college, ...
02/19/2024

Let’s talk Kindle and the Libby app!

Threeish years ago, I decided to try the Kindle again. I was gifted one in college, but didn’t get to use it that much. But after a friend of mine bought a Kindle and told me about the Libby app, I was curious.

Since I wasn’t sure I was going to use it, I got the base model with ads - it was the most affordable out of all the Kindles. Then I downloaded the Libby app!

Libby is basically connected to your local library’s collection of ebooks (yes, you will need a library card). You can borrow books for free, put them on hold, and the app also automatically returns the book for you! (If you need more time and can’t extend the due date, DM me or comment and I have a Libby/Kindle tip for you!)

Aside from being able to read books for free, I can easily fit my Kindle in the diaper bag or my purse without it being bulky. I can also read even when the lights are out. And yes, it’s different from reading ebooks in your phone or iPad because the Kindle’s backlight is different and more gentle to the eyes.

Plus, if you ever want to upgrade your Kindle to a better version (like me), you can always trade your Kindle in and get a discount!

So yeah, hope that’s helpful to all my fellow book lovers who aren’t sure if the Kindle is worth it!

Happy Valentines Day!I just finished Queen of Shadows last night and I’m loving this series! After reading Heir of Fire,...
02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

I just finished Queen of Shadows last night and I’m loving this series! After reading Heir of Fire, I was beginning to get all the hype. It’s definitely very different from ACOTAR. But I love the world building and the characters!

Aaaannnddd now I’m in Empire of Shadows BUT!!! Apparently, because Empire of Shadows and Tower of Dawn happen at the same time but in different places, fans highly recommend reading them in tandem. So that’s what I’m doing and since I have a Kindle, it’s a little bit harder to flip through pages so I had to write them down on sticky notes. 😂

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