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My thoughts on parenthood, and what it's like to be a mom in the Philippines.

Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review

Buffet breakfast in Tagaytay? Why not!?! Specially if is my birthday weekend. And while our initial plan was Taal Vista breakfast buffet, we end up having breakfast at Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review

Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review

Balay Dako Breakfast Buffet is only open on weekends and Holidays, hence the big volume of guests. Balay Dako breakfast buffet rates are as follows:

Breakfast buffet rate for aduls- 550 PhP
Breakfast buffet rate for children below 4ft- 375
Toddlers are free (how old is toddler?)

The wait may take some time.. specially if you went there late. We arrived around 8:30 and got our table by 10:30 (or close to that). We waited for 2 hours! But the food is worth the wait (but for a pregnant woman, it’s not! My sugar went sooo low and then went up as soon as I started eating.. hilong hilo ako after eating)

Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review

Basic Pinoy breakfast: Dried fish, daing na bangus, tocino, longanisa, bacon and corned beef. Skip the dried fish and daing na bangus and go straight to tocino and corned beef. Longanisa is on the sweet side, bacon is a bit salty. Indulge on the atsara… sobrang saraaap!

Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review

Never got to try any of these… busog na ako sa daing eh! I really wish I had palitao and suman!

Balay Dako’s balot is good! Maliit lang ang kiti eh.. never got to try the puto bumbong (now I have more than enough reasons to go back! bukas na pleaaase!)

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Bread with monggo filling is really good! Uh well, even the pandesal is good! And pair it with kesong puti or Antonio’s jams:

There’s a fried station and egg omelet station (hindi ko nakuhanan ng picture) and there’s a condiment station! Sawsawang pinoy for the win!! Sili, bawang, sibuyas, suka, name it, andun dun! Winner ito for my Balay Dako Tagaytay Breakfast Buffet Review. Sawsawan talaga ang nagdala eh!

Meron din station for drinks, their dalanghita juice is the bomb! Water are infused, for coffee, you have to ask for it but it’s included on the buffet rate.

Tips when planning to have a breakfast at Balay Dako:

The restaurant opens at 7 AM every weekends and holidays and guests usually arrives earlier. If you can, be there by 6!
As you walk in, go straight to the reception to have your name listed.
As you wait, take photos of the surrounding and the food upstairs (breakfast buffet is upstairs)
Also while waiting, check out Balay Dako Deli offerings:

You can buy Jams here, gourmet fish and breads!

I want to try Mango Hazelnut jam.. alam nyo naman I love anything with hazelnut! Kaso there was none from the buffet breakfast. Antonio’s jam price range is 200-300 PhP.

Balay Dako is the newest restaurant from Antonio’s Group. If it is from Antonios, it’s good! And like Breakfast by Antonio’s they also sell fresh organic veggies!

They’re really serious with Mongo roll! Ang sarap sarap promise!

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Although Balay Dako breakfast buffet only opens on weekends and holidays, the restaurant is open everyday from 11 AM onwards.

Some of the food from Balay Dako Restaurant:

Bulalo sa Baka (840 PhP)
Sinigang (all types, ranges from 310 to 750, depending on the main ingredients)
Crispy Pata (680 PhP)
Dinuguan (325 PhP)

Their cuisine are mostly Filipino (must be the reason why The Grill by Atonio’s no longer exist), even desserts are Pinoy. But they also offer Filipino- Chinese Inspired dishes such as Pata Tim (695 PhP), Lumpiang Shanghai (240 PhP).

Some of their seafood offerings includes Camaron Rebosado, Escabecheng Pampano, Sinigang na Hipon, Ginataang Sugpo, Tortang Alimasag and a lot more. Balay Dako Restaurant also offers Set meals ranging from 5200 PhP to 6600 Php.

Sati’s tummy is very happy!

I’ll definitely go back at Balay Dako for their breakfast buffet! Sulit!

Balay Dako lcoation: near the old The Grill by Antonio’s, RSM Lutong Bahay and Leslie’s. It is in front of 7-eleven. That’s how we discovered it actually. Husband bought something from 7-11 and saw Balay Dako.

Will you try their buffet breakfast? Or have you been to Balay Dako? What’s your favorite dish?

4 Tips for a Safer Water Voyage

Whether you’re heading into the deep waters of the ocean or just sailing around a pretty lake for the kids, it’s important that you take precautions when traveling on the water. The last thing you want is your three-year-old having a medical emergency while you’re miles from civilization! If you’re ready to improve your boating safety, here are just four tips for a safer trip.

1. Plan Ahead

It may sound obvious, but this is the top reason people get caught in storms or cut off from the coast. They didn’t plan ahead! They didn’t check the weather before heading out on the river; they didn’t replace the batteries in their radio after a long winter. These are obvious, simple actions that may save your life some day, so don’t brush them off.

2. Prepare Your Emergency Supplies

Do you have personal flotation devices (PFDs) aboard your watercraft? Is your first-aid kit stocked and ready to go? If the answer to either of these questions is negative, it’s time to get your head out of the clouds and onto the dock. You never know when you’ll face a dangerous situation on the water, so it’s crucial that your emergency supplies are always on hand.

3. Buy a Boat Lift

Boat lifts, also called boat hoists, are a way to protect your watercraft while docked. They lift and hold your boat out of the water, preventing things like rust, erosion and salt water damage, and this in turn will keep your boat running longer and more securely. Boat lifts aren’t cheap, but they’re worth the expense to keep your passengers safe.

4. Pay Attention to the Water

This may sound like another no-brainer, but you’d be surprised by how many people cry “I didn’t even see him there!” or “I didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to go past the rocks!” after an accident. Watch out for people and objects in the waves, and keep in mind that things like buoys have been placed in the water for your own protection. It isn’t a good idea to ignore or sneak around safety precautions that have been left for you by the coast guard.

These are just a few things to keep in mind the next time you’re out on the water with your family. Safety isn’t always easy and convenient, but it’s worth it for your peace of mind as a parent.

Three Parenting Strategies That Will Optimize Your Child’s Life

If you’re like most parents, you want your child to be a spiritually, mentally, and physically balanced being who attains personal and professional success. However, these things will not materialize magically. Rather, children lead positive, productive lives when they are taught life skills and nurtured in a loving way. Luckily, there are numerous parenting strategies you can employ to ensure that your child leads the optimal life she or he deserves. Here are three of them:

1. Spruce Up Your Home.

Environment plays an integral role in child development. Specifically, orderly, aesthetically appealing physical spaces can help your child think and work more productively. Home environments that are consistently clean and highly functional can also help create a sense of stability in your child’s life. As such, it’s important for you to periodically spruce up and optimize your home. There are numerous DIY projects you can put in place to do so, including the use of dryfast foam products like marine foam cushions in your child’s bedroom. Companies like The Foam Factory sell these products.

2. Emphasize Optimal Eating.

Another parenting strategy you can deploy to optimize your child’s life is placing emphasis on optimal eating. Children who eat well tend to have more energy, a stable mood, and greater self-confidence. The positive benefits that eating well have on the mind and body are unlimited, so make sure that you start teaching your child healthy eating patterns as soon as possible. One way to do this is by being a model, which means that you should be avoiding junk food like candy bars and highly processed items such as frozen dinners. Also be sure to pack fresh fruit and vegetables in your child’s lunch box so that you know what she or he is eating in the school cafeteria.

3. Be Active With Your Child.

One final strategy you should deploy to optimize your child’s life is being active with her or him. Children who exercise regularly have boosted immunity, a more positive body image, and better posture. There are several ways that you can be active with your child, such as becoming a coach or assistant for the local basketball, soccer, or softball team that she or he participates in.

Conclusion

Parenting is a skill that is honed and improved upon throughout the course of time, and the result of great parenting is oftentimes a balanced, happy child. As such, the use of sound parenting strategies is important if you want your child to lead an optimized life. Refer to the information found in this quick reference guide to ensure that you can help facilitate this outcome!