One of our favorite “family time” activities is watching movies at home. For more than 2 years now, we haven’t gone to the real cinema with our little girl. Since she was still a toddler when the pandemic began, Tash hasn’t been to a movie theater yet. But because Novo and I are both movie…
theAsianparent, Sanofi continue to fight vaccine misinformation through Building a BakuNation campaign
theAsianparent and Team BakuNanay, with the support of Sanofi and other community partners, continue the movement to fight vaccine misinformation in the country with its nationwide campaign entitled, Building a BakuNation. The campaign’s aim is to create a scaled-up version of its predecessor, the Team BakuNanay vaccine confidence campaign. BakuNanay stands for BAKUNA NANAY, representing…
How to Prepare for Attending a Wedding With Your Kids
Being invited along to a wedding is a great privilege. Knowing two people you care about want you to come and share in the joy of this special occasion is an honor, but it can also cause a little stress. If your kids are also invited to attend the wedding, you may already be starting…
11 Dahilan Kung Bakit Pinipili kong Pangulo ng Pilipinas si Leni Robredo
College ako nang una kong narining ang apelyidong ROBREDO. Noong 2003 at ako’y estudyante pa lang sa UST, ang pangalang Jesse Robredo ang isa sa mga hindi ko malilimutang pangalan na kinailangan kong aralin para sa subject na Philippine Governance and Constitution. Hindi tulad ng ibang pulitiko na kilala sa pagiging corrupt, si Jesse Robredo…
Modess and Miss Universe Philippines encourage young Filipinas to be stewards of menstrual health
When did you start the “menstrual health talk” with your daughters? Can you believe I started mine when my daughter was only 3? When she was 3, she was so curious about everything I do — including napkin changing time. She called my napkin “Mommy’s diaper”. 😆 So in the simplest words, I told her…
The Biggest Life Decisions in Your 30s
There are a lot of life choices that you need to consider when it comes to improving your life and making the ideal decisions for the future. It is something that you should be looking to make the most of moving forward, and there are so many ideas that you need to make the best…
Watch SpongeBob, Patrick, and friends in their younger years and join SKY’s Kamp Koral online giveaway promo
Kids are in for another nautical adventure with SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and friends in their fun summer camp journey during their childhood days in the all-new animated series “Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years” on Nickelodeon via SKYcable. The series is the first original spinoff prequel to the iconic Nickelodeon show “SpongeBob SquarePants,” featuring the younger…
Nurture your kid’s creativity at Power Mac Center’s summer art camp
If you constantly find your kid drawing in a corner or creating visual designs on their iPad, you know it’s time to take it to the next level. Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) is opening this year’s summer art camp to welcome kids to a whole world of digital wilderness where they can…
Reduce your time to fall asleep with Vicks Zzzquil Natura Sleep
Getting enough quality sleep at night is one of the ways to achieve good health. However, not everyone is blessed with the ability to effortlessly fall asleep. Here’s a yummy gummy that can help you travel to dreamland quickly! Vicks #ZzzQuil Natura Sleep! This new hero of the night contains MELATONIN and a blend of…
Covid Vaccination for Kids
Our little girl attended her Covid vaccine party!🥳💉 No joke! What seemed like a scary experience for this 5-year-old turned into a fun experience. All thanks to Quezon City (QC) Government’s Resbakuna Kids, pediatric vaccination drive. We appreciated how the Quezon City LGU made an effort to decorate the vaccination site and turn it into…
How You Can Be A Great Dinner Party Host
Now that quarantine restriction in Metro Manila is easing, many families are excited to host dinner parties, whether to celebrate a milestone or just to catch up on each other’s lives. It could be a way to celebrate a huge milestone or get your close friends to dress up for a fancy evening. This yearning…
Stop A Cold In Its Tracks with Vicks First Defence Nasal Spray
Here’s the latest on my praning mom new normal essentials list! 🤓 We live in a time when a simple “achooo” 🤧 can make us anxious. What do you do when you (or a family member) catch the first signs of cold—a.k.a that tickle at the back of the throat followed by a string of…
How To Calm Your Children During A Long House Move
Moving house may seem one of the most exciting moments of family life. It’s a single step to moving from one chapter to another of the story. But the truth is, house moves can actually be overwhelming because, even if we spend most of our time at work, our homes are the anchor point we…
Life Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Parenting means more than just giving our kids their basic needs. It also means equipping them with resilience and the right attitude that they will need to thrive in reality. One way to prepare kids for the future is by teaching them some important life lessons as early as possible. Here are just a few…
Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist: Baked Potatoes Instead of Pie
What’s cooking at Novo & Gwen’s kitchen on the first weekend of 2022? To veer away from our usual favorites, my husband and I decided to try the all-American comfort food—Chicken Pot Pie! And since we’re trying to be more “daring” this new year, we did it with a twist! Instead of making the pot…
Movie Night: The Little Prince on Netflix
It’s Movie Night again at Team Serrano’s! 🎥🍿 Since she was still a toddler when the pandemic happened, Tash has never been inside a real movie house. 😅 We try to make “movie night” at home as regular and as real as possible (lights off, always with popcorn and drink, 3 of us sitting beside…
Christmas Feasts You Can Order for Noche Buena
Noche Buena is one of the much-awaited celebrations of Filipino families. Spending time with our loved ones over good food is a special gift we all deserve this holiday season. But let’s face it— not everyone has the luxury of time (and patience) to prepare dishes for Noche Buena. If you’re one busy momma or…
Baby Clothing Brand St. Patrick opens flagship store in Quezon City
After 36 years since its inception, St. Patrick, a local premium baby clothing brand, launched its first official flagship store at Cedarhills Garden Center, Quezon City. Established in 1985, St. Patrick is one of the pioneers of infant garments in the Philippines. Known as the brand for baptismal lines during the ’80s until the ’90s, the…
Foster your child’s creativity and curiosity through 3M crafts and experiments
The past 2 weeks have been filled with last-minute revisions and buzzer-beater deadlines from my clients who are all trying to get things done before the holiday break. And for a yaya-less writer momma like me, that led to my desperate need for activities that will keep the 5-year-old BUSY while I work. Who would’ve…
Have yourself a Peachfull Christmas at TrueWin, Taiwan’s #1 Fruit Tea Brand
I’m so thankful that we’ve regained some of our freedom to enjoy the outside world during this most wonderful time of the year. While observing safety protocols, I treated myself to my much-needed “me time”. One of my self-care treats this holiday season? A few hours of “Momma chill time” over a healthy drink and…
Blissful Blooming 