100% of #iylagranola proceeds go to their #collegetravelfunds
#princess2015la:”Grandma, I found out that it is harder to be a good person than being a bad person.
Me: “I know, Sweetheart. That’s why I pray to Mama Mary’s intervention that the Lord give me extraordinary strength.”
#princess2015la:”Grandma, I picture fishes in a fish tank. I tell myself not to let out the fishes in the tank.
Oh my gosh – a very wise apo!!
The two reasons behind #iylagranola as a business concept suggested by a business major graduate from Fordham University are shown here: my granddaughter and grandson.
I made granola as Christmas gifts to friends and family. I did not see the business potential at all.
My young friend suggested that I make it into a business and sent me a photo of the granola that she buys in New York.
Fast forward, a year later, I have made 41 batches now, over 492 bags sold now, with few hundreds as gifts.
#iylagranola has traveled to Spain, London, New York, New Jersey, Temecula, Oceanside, Florida, Washington, D.C, Chino Hills, Philippines, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Canoga Park, Porter Ranch and more.
100% of the proceeds go to #princess2015la and #maharlikala2023‘s #collegetravelfunds.
I made it into a social enterprise, where 85% of the ingredients get reimbursed and 15% donated to my clients. In turn, they donate to the college funds and some give generously. It has become a ‘Circle of Grace’ network where #graceupongrace show up as continued blessings.
Thank you for your vibrant support and even sharing how you experiment with creating recipes of #yogurtparfait#icecreamparfait#oatmealtoppings and #travelsnackbars.
#princess2015la has now grown to help us take care of her baby brother.
“Pray for miracles,” Fr. Rodel G.Balagtas said to me in a phone call one day.
Today, as I babysat my #maharlikala2023 he was crying a lot. I recalled that advice and pray, I did.
My infant grandson wanted to sleep but couldn’t because he was congested and wheezing. I put him on my chest and somewhat on my shoulder and prayed fervently for Our Lady of Guadalupe’s intercession to Lord Jesus to lift up his discomfort. I wrapped his back with the healing cloth.
I simply surrendered and laid my worries, upward to the heavens. The white dove appeared again, a reflection on my ceiling.
An hour later, he was sleeping so soundly. When he woke up, 90 minutes later, he was all smiles. He was babbling again. Gracias Virgin of Guadalupe and Jesus Christ for healing my grandson. I witnessed that miracle today!
My husband said my smiles are so wide these days. My aesthetician said my aura is so satisfied and happy.
This is why. To take care of my 3month old grandson is an honor and a privilege to sacrifice to be able to serve his needs.
Imagine how he babbles, exchanges smiles and responds to both his grandparents.
I measure my success for the day when I can address his biological needs, anticipate them without him crying.
Today, I lingered in burping him. Truly lingered and counted. The huge one afterwards got him to sleep in peace.
We all desire warmth, love, contentment and peace.
My beautiful precious #princess2015la has grown up with such a loving, caring, compassionate and empathetic disposition.
I love that my friends and customers are buying #iylagranola to support her #collegetravelfunds.
One remarked “I am glad to support 2 seconds of her college.” I laughed.
I am going to the post office now to mail 3 bags to another customer.
I love you all for supporting 31 batches of #iylagranola thus far!
