What started out as a way for Gang B a d o y - C a p a t i to deal with her eczema turned into a therapeutic mindfulness exercise that helps keep her—and the students in her soap-making class—centered. “Precision is required when you need to create a balanced formula,” she says. “You cannot be distracted nor multi-tasking when handling something as caustic as lye. So as a mindfulness exercise, it’s a great movement meditation.”
What inspired you to start making soap?
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Happy Meals
Bento by Kat’s Instagram-worthy creations are too cute to eat!
Healing Hunger
Reach Out Feed Philippines makes sure kids in some of the poorest areas of the country head to school with delicious and nutritious baon.
From The Farm To Lolo Kiko's Table
The vegetable garden provides fresh produce for Casa Santa Marta’s kitchen so the Pope always eats healthy meals!
Enjoy These Easy Recipes From Casa Santa Marta's Summer Menu
As we know and have written about several times, Pope Francis is always frugal at the table—and the menu of Casa Santa Marta’s kitchen reflects this. Lolo Kiko’s hot-weather menu includes these very simple and healthy recipes that use fresh ingredients that we can all easily prepare.
Sweet Inspirations
Chef Baba Benedicto talks about comfort food, making a big shift, and baking for Pope Francis.
The Many Faces Of Pope Francis
… And what they mean!
Rise To The Occasion
Five tips for making the most of your opportunities!
Of Feasts And Festivals
For Filipino Catholics, special occasions abound throughout the year!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Ube Lola, the star of My Pope’s commercial, Bridge, tells us how she loves every acting opportunity that comes her way because of her passion for the craft.
Dogs' Best Friend
By training pet owners to be more responsible, Lestre Zapanta makes the lives of our furry four-legged friends so much better.
