Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the fasting period of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast this May 12, 2021. It is celebrated through prayer, gifts, and lavish feast. While the country is predominantly Catholic, Islam is the second largest religion in the country. No wonder, Filipinos have become…
Category: Family
Surprise virtual kiddie birthday greeting via ABS-CBN’s Just Love Kids portal
Make the most of your children’s birthday celebration in quarantine with virtual “Happy BirthYeY” shout-outs via ABS-CBN’s child-friendly edutainment portal Just Love Kids. Previously seen on YeY channel, the monthly birthday greeting “Happy BirthYeY” is now on digital, giving out surprise birthday shout-outs for kids 12 years old and below. Parents may register in advance…
Join Club Knots for crafty activity ideas for kids
We enjoyed the holidays by doing lots and lots of arts and crafts activities. Tash loves to make creative love notes for family members by cutting and pasting together paper shapes. Since our daughter loves creative activities, I get ideas for new fun things to do from our new favorite page Club Knots! You too…
No trick or treat this quarantine? Here’s a list of activities kids will enjoy at home
The end of October is one of the days that both parents and children look forward to. It has been a tradition for many Filipinos to celebrate Halloween with cute kiddie costumes and creative decorations. Whether it’s a village thing or a yearly event in the office, trick or treat is something that excites many…
Books about Family Life from Feastbooks
When I was 24, I read this book called “How to Find Your One True Love” by Bro Bo Sanchez. I didn’t care if the bookstore cashier thought I was cheesy or desperate for love. 😅 I really bought the book simply because I was 24…and still single. 😂 While there’s really no one strict…
PHOTOBOOK GIVEAWAY: Turn your family photos into Disney Photo Books
With the Enhanced Community Quarantine extended in the country until May 15, one of the things we can do at home is to reminisce and bond with the family by looking at our digital file of old photos and turning them into our family photo books. Thanks to Photobook for giving away 1,000,000 “Kids Fun…
Susuru Japanese Cuisine at The Pop Up
While we’ve been taught that eating quietly is one of the mealtime manners we should never break, a loud sucking sound while eating is actually fine in Japan. 🇯🇵 Susuru, the Japanese word for “slurping”, is a sign of appreciation for a meal in Japanese culture. The slurping is an expression of how much a…
ABS CBN Studio Experience
Looking for a fun yet affordable activity for your next family or barkada get together? Try the ABS CBN Studio Experience in Trinoma! 🤩 During ABS CBN’s Media Party, I experienced for the first time the exciting attractions inside Studio XP. Inside this Studio City, I had the opportunity to be a star for a…
Ensure food safety this holiday season with GLAD products
The holiday season is a joyful yet busy time of attending or hosting several parties and get-togethers. Since food is a big part of any event, homemakers and hosts should give importance to food safety and handling. One wife and mom who’s very particular with proper food handling and safety is culinary entrepreneur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu….
Enjoy unlimited coffee or tea date at Katherine’s Cafe
That much needed coffee break is best spent with a friend. ☕️❤️ We definitely need a good laugh and those genuine face-to-face conversations once in a while. 👩❤️💋👨👩❤️💋👩 Spend quality #cuppyhour with your favorite person at @katherinescafe Chat with a friend over refillable coffee or tea and a tower of delectable pastries. Avail this afternoon…
Elegant but affordable Serveware and Food Containers from Urban Kitchen
Here’s good news to all practical and budget-conscious homemakers like me. Achieving an elegant table setting doesn’t have to be expensive. With Urban Kitchen’s new range of trendy and minimalist serveware and food containers, it’s easy to give any occasion a sophisticated look without breaking the bank. The all-new Urban Kitchen Serveware and Food Keeper…
McDonald’s Stripes Run 2019: A Fun Run for Literacy
McDonald’s Stripes Run is back on its 10th year! On December 1, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, join McDonald’s run for reading at Stripes Run 2019! For the past 10 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in the Philippines has been the beneficiary of McDonald’s Stripes Run. Proceeds of the annual…
Kidzania Manila’s Halloween Funfair
On its greatest HalloWEEK yet, KidZania Manila transforms into a ‘carnival’ for a grand “Halloween FunFair,” giving families a lively bonding experience from October 29 to November 3. BGC’s premier play city holds thrilling games for this year’s All Hallow’s Eve celebration, incorporating carnival games like buzz wire, target shooting, tic tac toe, and ring…
Laundry Tips for Busy Millennial Moms
I have to be honest. I’m no pro when it comes to doing the laundry. When I was single, I honestly had somebody-else do the laundry for me. While I willingly did other chores like home cleaning and dishwashing, I never attempted to do the laundry as I felt that it would consume too much…
Family Date at Mad Cafe in Quezon City
Family date! 👨👩👧 We’re thankful for restos with play area for our darling toddler. 👧🏻 Mommy and Daddy can eat in peace. 🥩🍔🍸 Just a 5 minute drive away from our place in Quezon City, Mad Cafe offers steaks, pasta, sandwiches, rice meals, milkteas, frappe, Yakult fruit drinks, coffee and many more. If you’re bringing…
Throwback: Prenup Pictorial
This is my favorite among our pre-nup photos. Mukha kasing under si Novo dyan! Haha! 🤪 Kidding aside, I just love looking at our prenup photos. Aside from the fact that I miss my body that’s 10lbs lighter, it makes me go back to when my hubby (then boyfriend) and I were still clueless on…
Bedtime Routine for Babies and Toddlers with Johnson’s Baby Bedtime Bath and Lotion
Putting a baby to sleep is a struggle for any parent. After singing the sweetest lullabies and doing all the rock-a-bye moves, your baby stares at you innocently with eyes wide open. 😳 Good luck, Momsh! My husband and I (including dearest Amma) graduated from the newborn phase with flying colors! Our sweet little Tash is…
Superbook is super back! Superbook Season 4 on ABS CBN every Sunday morning
As children, my brothers and I enjoyed watching Superbook cartoons on television. I must say that aside from the Church and our parents, Superbook cartoons played a big role in teaching us Christian values by telling Bible stories in a way that’s enjoyable and understandable for little children. When I found out that my favorite…
Throwback Tuesday: Calaguas Island
Sharing a memento of my single life 😎🌴 Back when there were no little Tash and Daddy Novo yet, I was one of those carefree millennials who loved to travel. Whether it’s because of a piso fare or a travel bandwagon in the office, I willingly included myself in the “joining” list. 😄 These photos…
Lavender Loca: The Calm Box Perfect for Every Tita or Mommy Me Time ❤️
Basking in the glory of my early 30s years, I must admit I now enjoy anything “tita” or “momshy”. 😎 Thanks to the ingenuity of millennial moms and titas for making such things as aromatherapy and meditation look so cool and chic. You see, there’s nothing terrifying about being “lampas sa kalendaryo” nowadays. 💃🏻 One…
