My daughter Tash has only 2 pairs of shoes. Being a practical (ok, and kuripot) mom, I believe that a toddler like her who spends 5 days in a week inside our home sweet home does not need too many shoes. I told my husband that a few pairs of shoes are enough at least…
Author: Gwen Llana-Serrano
The Author is an excited newbie in the wonderful realms of wifeyhood and motherhood. She is a millennial working mom continuously honing her skills in Marketing Communications. The articles on this blog are precious products crafted during the Author’s introverting moments while travelling to work, waiting in the grocery store queue, doing the laundry or putting the baby to sleep. This lighthearted phlegmatic author is a self-confessed fangirl of God's amazing works.
TOY RECO: Fisher Price Block Picking Wagon
Our 26-month-old daughter is now a certified little explorer. The so called “terrible two stage” isn’t too terrible after all when you witness your child achieve milestones one little block play at a time! 😊 Seeing her progress, I sometimes feel excited about sending her to school but I also know that she’s too young…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
There’s certainly more to LOVE than the fancy gifts and romantic dinners. Have a Happy Heart day everyday! #valentine2019 #happyheartsday
Best part of a working mom’s day
The best part of a #workingmom ‘s day is going back to a child so excited to spend whatever’s left of the day with her mom. And yes, I’m always willing to give up my exercise time in exchange for playtime with this little girl. 🥰
Traveling then and now
When I was single, I used to travel a lot with friends. I used to be a fan of seat sales and office group travels. That season of my life is over. 😅 Nowadays, the exciting thought of travel comes with a bunch of other considerations: what’s the budget, can I bring the husband and…
Sun Life Prosperity Card – the gift card that let’s you invest, not spend
The most unique gift I received last Christmas wasn’t any of those beautifully wrapped presents under our family’s Christmas tree. It was a little card enclosed in a plain white envelope – a little gift with a huge value from Sun Life! 😊 The Sun Life Prosperity Card is a gift card worth P5,000.00, which…
Services moms need to get by without a helper
No yaya? No problem! 😄 Many of us moms don’t have a helper, not by choice but by circumstance. Who wouldn’t want a helper when that means extra hands to get things done, right? The problem is there’s a scarcity of willing and competent full-time helpers nowadays. For New Year’s sake, let’s not dwell on…
Magic On Ice at Smart Araneta Coliseum
Spend the Christmas season with the family by watching “Magic On Ice”, an ice illusion spectacular that has wowed millions of audiences in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. This year, Filipino families have the chance to watch the show for the first time. It will run from December 25 to January 1, 2019…
Is your child getting enough nutrients from his milk?
Aside from a well-balanced, nutritious diet, giving your child a glass of milk has been shown to help support your child’s well-being. Aside from being a source of calcium, a glass of milk can also provide essential and important nutrients for growth and mental development. As parents, however, it is important to take a closer…
Nurture Your Child’s Gifts of Generosity and Gratitude
Are gifts starting to pile up under your Christmas tree? 🙂 Surely, we can never escape receiving gifts this joyous season. Why? Because Christmas is the season of giving, a season of sharing, a season of love! 🙂 No matter how grand or simple, gifts are people’s “concrete” way of showing their love and care….
Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
Whether they’re a doting momshy or a certified tita, those beautiful women on your list deserve an exciting present this Christmas. To spare you from having a hard time thinking of what to wrap for your moms, titas, wives, girlfriends or female buddies, I want to share with you a list of practical and pretty…
Baby Company’s Project Nursery
Decorating the room of the little one is an exciting activity for us parents. From choosing the furniture design to picking the color theme of the room, we surely spend time and money just to give a safe and cozy room to our little bundle of joy. Furniture and linens for a child’s room, however,…
Hello, Terrible Twos! 👋🏻
A smile that melts Mommy’s heart 💜 Our one year old is always a sweet and happy baby. But just recently, she surprised me and her Dad with unexplainable crying and shouting…at the mall! Welcome to terrible twos’ world! 😱 As first-time parents, we were so shocked, confused, annoyed, frustrated and worried. Why is she…
Fun Ways to Teach Money Management to Kids
Teaching money matters to children is not a common practice for parents in the Philippines. Many of us grew up thinking that money matters are something that only Daddy and Mommy should mind. But if you’ll think about it, financial management is a personal skill that every person should possess. The time will come when…
8 things we love about REP’s Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
One of the items on my mommy bucket list was to watch a theater play with my husband and daughter. When I was still single, I used to watch musicals with my parents and siblings. Since we all love music, watching plays was a great family bonding for us. Now that I have a family…
No need to filter motherhood: #NaturallyBeautifulMOMents by Johnson’s and Millennial Moms
I honestly feel bad about being in a generation that curates stunning Instagram feeds, edits photos with different filters and plans social media posts. Don’t get me wrong, I’m guilty of all of the above! Hello fellow millennials! 🙂 There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have awesome pictures with cool captions to share to the…
Ways to Increase Your Family’s Income
Like other young couples, my husband and I have many dreams for our little family. We dream of buying that dream house and saving for our daughter’s education. We hope to set up a business of our own, travel more often, build a stable reserve fund, and eventually save for retirement. While dreaming of these…
KinderCare Ultra-safe Baby Wipes: Wipes with Absolutely Zero Harmful Chemicals
Honestly, all baby wipes looked the same to me. Being a first-time mom, I must admit that I bought any baby wipes brand that was conveniently available in the nearby store, and I got whatever was the cheapest among the available baby wipes brands. Why would I care too much about baby wipes when I…
Learning about Dental Care for Kids at Tooth Princess Dental Clinic
My latest struggle with our one-year-old was toothbrush time. 😊 Yes, we always fought when I needed to brush her teeth. She cried, ran, and did everything to escape Mommy and the dreaded toothbrush! I tried different strategies — pretending the toothbrush was an airplane trying to get inside her mouth or saying that the…
Diapers for a cause at Baby Company’s Diaper Deals Drive
Who would’ve thought that stocking up on diapers for your little one can help other children in need? Thanks to Baby Company’s Diapers Deals Drive, moms and dads can take part in a donation drive that aims to give diapers to babies in need. For the whole month of September 2018, Baby Company’s #DiaperDealsDrive gives…
Why Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay is perfect for families with little children
Many things change when you already have a child. That includes your choice of anniversary celebration! 😊 My husband and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary last September 5. Instead of watching the sunset together in a romantic cruise or doing one of those exciting backpacker trips as a couple, my husband and I celebrated…
What you can do for your child’s brain development during pregnancy
Posting this article written by nutritionist Mary Jude Icasiano for my future reference (in case God grants us Baby # 2 someday) and as guide to my friends and blog readers who are expecting a bundle of joy 🙂 Happy pregnancy, mommies! As an expectant mom, you want the best for your baby. That is…
Early Christmas Shopping at Toys “R” Us’ X Mastercard Flash Sale
From September 3 to 5, 2018, Mastercard will celebrate Christmas three months early through a tie-up with giant toy retailer Toys “R” Us for the biggest Flash Sale in town. The giant toy retailer’s exclusive promo is open to all active consumer credit, debit, and prepaid Mastercard holders at its Robinsons Galleria branch so mark…
Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale by Repertory Philippines
Watching a theatrical performance with my daughter is one item on my mommy bucket list. That’s why I’m excited to watch Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale, a play by REP’s Theater for Young Audiences. It will run from September 15, 2018 to January 27, 2019 at the OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Based on the story, music, and lyrics by Janet Yates…
#Babymarathon and sulit product offers from Pampers and Lazada
Southeast Asia’s biggest e-commerce portal Lazada and the world’s top selling diaper brand Pampers, are joining hands to produce the first-ever virtual #babymarathon and give exclusive product offers to shoppers on Super Brand Day on August 29, 2018. Be Part of the Record-Breaking #babymarathon The 42-minute #babymarathon video montage, which will be aired on August…
Snail Mucus Mask from Korean Brand ‘Cool Collection’ + Giveaway
Believe it or not, my husband and I used to have regular “facial treatment” sessions when we were still dating. Of course, we had the luxury to do that when we weren’t thinking about buying diapers or saving for tuition fees yet. 🙂 Three years into marriage, my husband and I can no longer afford…
Focus on TODAY – Blocks of Wisdom for Marriage
Hello August! 😊 This month reminds me of the very wholesome bridal shower my beautiful sisters-in-law organized for me three years ago. The guests wrote on a block a word of wisdom they wanted me to bring in the new chapter of my life — married life. Back then, I didn’t really take these colorful…
