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…
Author: GLS
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…
Teaching Cybersecurity to Kids
As much as we want to protect kids from the dangers in the cyber world, we can’t totally deprive them of using the Internet. We’re in a digital world where kids attend classes, do some recreational activities, and communicate with family and friends using the Internet. As a parent, all we can do is equip…
Planning to buy your next home? Here are some tips
Whether you’re starting a family or your family is growing bigger and bigger, one of the things on your checklist is probably buying your own home sweet home. While it’s a milestone to celebrate, the process you’ll go through is surely not a walk in the park. Home buying entails a lot of planning, researching,…
6 Tips for Creating Instagram-worthy Areas at Home
In the new normal, many of us do most of our day-to-day activities at home. Because we’ve been deprived of going to the beach or traveling to breathtaking places on Earth for almost 2 years, we barely have new photos for our photo-hungry Instagram page. Why wait for the next outdoor adventure when you can…
3 WAYS TO MAKE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AT HOME MORE FESTIVE WITH SKY FIBER
Families are beginning to prepare for the holiday festivities with Christmas just a few weeks away. Whether you will be having a small celebration at home or a virtual gathering with friends and family, SKY Fiber can help you connect with your loved ones better and elevate your bonding experience. SKY Fiber’s various Super Speed…
Carrier Philippines’ Invisible Event emphasizes importance of healthy, safe home life by stimulating the senses
Carrier Philippines recently launched its new message “The Science of Indoor Living” at its uniquely curated “Invisible Event” that provided attendees with a full sensorial experience, underscoring Carrier’s commitment to making life at home healthier, safer, and more comfortable in the new normal. Carrier, the world’s air care expert, demonstrated the power of the invisible–Carrier’s…
Preparing to Welcome Your Baby? How to Prep Their Room
Preparing for a new baby is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. One of the most important thngs to prepare before your child is born is their room. If you have been reading up on how to prepare for a newborn, then you know that there are many items that you need…
Play different characters and go on a Halloween adventure
ENJOY THESE SPOOKTACULAR AIRCONSOLE GAMES WITH SKY FIBER FREEMIUMS Kids may not be able to go trick-or-treating outside for this year’s Halloween, but everyone can still have a fun celebration at home through SKY Fiber Freemiums. Families with a SKY Fiber subscription can instantly enjoy popular Halloween-themed games at no extra cost with their FREE…
Health Fusion’s Multivites and Vitamin C Gummies
Found a way to make Tash take vitamin supplements without the drama! 😆 Thanks to Health Fusion’s gummy vitamins! 🍓🍊 🍓 MULTIVITES FOR KIDS Tash loves everything that tastes like strawberry. So, it was so easy for me to make her try these multivitamins. 1 gummy provides a fusion of 13 essential vitamins and minerals….
JOHNSON’S® launches upgraded Milk+Rice range through Powerville, providing #PoweredUpProtection for growing babies
It’s a milestone worth celebrating when babies turn 1. It marks their entry into a new stage of their childhood– the toddler stage. This stage is especially exciting for first-time parents as they witness a lot of firsts in their babies’ growth and development. Toddlers are significantly more mobile compared to infants. These growing babies…
How I got my 1st ever insurance plan at age 23
More than a decade ago, I was a YOLO single lady whose main concerns were booking ultra-cheap flights during Piso Fare season and changing my nail polish every 2 weeks. ✈️💅 Having not much responsibility in life, I must admit that I also had my fair share of “happy-go-lucky” spending—from local or foreign travels with…
Register to vote in the 2022 Philippine elections
APOLITICAL a·po·lit·i·cal/ˌāpəˈlidək(ə)l/adjective not interested or involved in politics Apolitical—a word that best describes ME and many carefree young people in our very opinionated yet very sheltered generation. Not talking about every millennial alive on the Philippine islands, but I believe most of my millennial friends and acquaintances choose to be apolitical human beings. Why not?…
ME Time Sesh with Yssentials Hydrogel Eye Patches
One of the beauty trends I got really curious about is the Under Eye Patch. Under eye patches are like mini face masks designed for that specific delicate part of our skin—under our tantalizing eyes! 👀 Finally ended my curiosity and tried using the under eye patches during one of my very rare “ME” time…
Getting my daily burst of sunshine from Ironbark Australian Mandarins 🔆🍊
Getting my daily burst of sunshine from these Ironbark Royal Honey Murcott Mandarins. 🔆🍊These natural sources of Vitamin C were harvested from a family-owned orchard in Queensland, Australia. 🇦🇺 What I love about it: 🧡Peels easily 🧡Has little or no seeds 🧡Tastes so sweet 🧡Has very low acid levels but high juice content Ironbark Citrus,…
Blissful Blooming 