My new hobby - baking galore ^-^

Finally, I found time to bake... The super excited "me" giggled at the taste of my creations ^-^

A novice at baking...  I bought the following baking tools (I think these are the most basic if you want to try baking).  Sharing my own list.

1. 1 set of mixing bowls - different sizes (S, M, L); choose the deep bowls
2. Plastic scraper set
3. Wooden spoon
4. Measuring spoons
5. Liquid measuring cup
6. 8" round baking pan - 1 only for small cakes
7. Muffin baking trays - 2 trays
8. Sifter
9. Paper cups (for cupcakes)

I don't have a mixer. I spent approx. php1,400.00 for all the tools.

I tried two cupcake recipes before I went into cakes. The first one I tried was red velvet cupcakes. The verdict? Yummy. I got high fives for this. However, I got differen opinions for the cream cheese frosting. My fault actually because I used regular sugar instead of powdered sugar. The next recipe I tried was choco muffins. Taste? Perfect. For the cake, I baked moist chocolate cake with choco fudge frosting. The cake was definitely moist and yummy. The frosting tasted just right.

Trick or Treat

Just came back from a fun-fun-fun holloween party of my sis-in-law's company. Children showcased their spookiest and cutest costumes... There were games for the kids and adults... and lots and lots of goodies for all the kids and kids at heart. 

I made my baby's banda from scratch, using an extra cloth, garter and silver blings. I paired her tutu with a red tights i bought from a tiangge for only Php60. I just adjusted the seams so that it fits her perfectly. I forgot to take her pic without the tutu, but I actually wrapped a black sash around her waist.  

Me & my baby in our pirate get-up

Bought these items at a craft store for my bandana and my liitle one

The Tutu Set I ordered from Tiddletots

A Splurge

My hubby and I saw a Polyfoam Play and Grow baby seat sold at Php1,999.75. It was way cheaper than another brand sold at Php3T. It was very similar with the expensive one and is soft to touch. I was undecided to buy it at first because it was unplanned. I also thought it was not really a necessity. But, my hubby was keen on getting one and he was so excited to see our little angel try it. So, I relented... It was so cute to see our baby try the seat.

We also found these affordable shape sorter sold at Php199.75 and a 6-pack squeeshable toys sold at Php129.75.

Lastly, since my 8-month old baby can sit unsupported we thought that we can start on 'toilet training'. So, we bought a 4-in-1 potty trainer from Baby Company for Php299.75.