Cook and Brew.

It’s undeniable that drug addiction has been very rampant for decades now and one of the worst problems that the government is trying to address. But with unconfirmed news involving a few of the police force members and politicians as drug lord protectors, we can’t blame people to feel helpless. How can you trust people who are supposed to be front runners in eradicating this problem if they are the ones who complicate things and make it worse. These politicians should instead initiate more intensive drug rehab efforts to save the user while drafting and promulgating stricter laws in “catching and jailing the pusher”. On our part, we can equip ourselves with drug information and education so that we’d be familiarize how dangerous they are and to help us help who are suffering and caught in this predicament. After all, it’s never too late to start anew.

Even though our country was massively devastated by a series of calamities recently, I believe that the whole nation will still celebrate the Christmas season with a gleeful and positive spirit. After all, we’ve always been known as a pliant kindred and we always try to stand up as a nation no matter how tough the obstacle is that comes our way.

Jollibee’s mission of spreading Christmas cheer to needy children through their Maaga Ang Pasko program has always been commendable. It is the longest yearly Christmas donation drive where kids are encouraged to donate toys and books to kids who are less fortunate. It doesn’t have to be brand new or those latest gadgets like PS3, Xbox or netbooks. In fact, they are encouraged to donate their old toys or their current ones which actually teach and instill in them the true spirit of giving.

Kudos to Jollibee for this admirable cause.

*Photo snagged from philstar.com

Apart from their initial relief contribution when Typhoon Ondoy wreaked havoc in Metro Manila wherein they gave away free doughnuts to typhoon victims and relief operation volunteers, Krispy Kreme is making a follow up assistance by holding a fund drive today, October 11, 2009. For every Original Glazed doughnut sale today, the proceeds automatically go to Krispy Kreme’s relief fund which will consequently be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross-Rizal Chapter and ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya.

Krispy Kreme invites everyone to be one with them in this project. Kindly visit the following stores today – Bonifacio High Street, SM Megamall, Greenhills Drive-Thru, Trinoma Mall, SM Mall of Asia Main Mall and Drive-Thru, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway Mall Ground Floor and Cinema Level, Glorietta 4, The Annex SM North EDSA, SM Fairview Annex.

The donut you will buy will go a long way.

It didn’t happen as we planned.

Because of the Ondoy tragedy, the husband was forced to render overtime to cover his colleagues who weren’t able to report for work. The little one ate his dinner ahead at 7 pm, fell asleep at 8 pm while the husband arrived at 9 pm.

Nevertheless, we can have it some other day naman. Or better yet, we can try to make everyday as FaMealy Day.

Filipinos are known for the custom of having close family ties. We naturally care for each family members that home for the elders centers and nursing homes are uncommon. For some married children, even if they have the means to live on their own, they would still prefer to live with either of the couple’s families or parents.

A family is one of the major factors or the basis of one’s happiness. It is also in this light that a kid’s values formation and development are immensely affected by his family’s circumstance or state. So it is imperative that a family must stand sturdy together at all times and remain joyous despite life’s troubles. It is said that families who spends more time together, especially during dinner, is an effective means to strengthen the bond of the family. According to research, dinner is the perfect time to connect with our family. The communication that occurs over meal time fortifies the parent-child relationships.

Every fourth Monday of September is Famealy Day as spearheaded by Lucky Me! with their advocacy of acknowledging the importance of family meals in strenghtening the family bond. So on September 28, 2009, be sure to be home early for dinner and eat together with your spouse and kids. Because as they put it, your children need more than just good food during mealtimes..they need you!