Just before the merry month of May ended, our family had our last minute summer outing at Hamilo Coast (Pico de Loro Cove) in Nasugbu, Batangas. Relaxing on the stretch of Pico de Loro’s fine sand đ was worth more than 2 hours of land travel for our Metro Manila-based family thirsting for Vitamin SEA….
Category: Family
Problems between husband and wife should not result to a childâs traumatic experience
Being a work at home mom now, I rarely have the chance to be in public places, but I had to process some documents recently, which led me standing in a busy street in Binondo on a Monday morning. While waiting for my ride home, my carefree searching through my phoneâs playlist was disturbed by…
Birthday staycation at Seda Vertis North Hotel
I just turned 33! đđ Thanking God for life and love. 𼰠I really wanted a week-long out of town birthday R&R, but for some reason I could not afford to be away for too long and too far on my birthday week. đ The nearest to what could satisfy this tired mommy’s craving for…
Kids helping build a better world⌠YOUNG CONGREZZ LEADERS TAKE ON KEY ROLE AT KIDZANIA MANILA
After Filipinos voted for their chosen leaders in the countryâs midterm elections, citiZens of KidZania Manila also casted their votes in an election where 14 children emerged as the new CongreZZ representatives, taking on leadership roles to help the play city work towards a better world. KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun,…
Motherâs Day 2019: Letter to My Mom
Dear Mom, My 2 years of being a mom to Tash brought me back to your decades of motherhood. Somewhere in my sleepless nights and other mommy challenges, I remember a young version of you going through the exact same things Iâm now going through. I saw you patiently wait for me to pee on…
Lhiezle Creatives Makeup Artistry
Want to know one of my weaknesses? Itâs honestly my inability to do my own make-up. đ¤Śđťââď¸ As I don’t want to get stressed whenever I need to attend a social event or a photo shoot, I often opt to seek the help of an expert — the hair and makeup artist aka HMUA. đ And…
2019 Easter Events for Kids in Metro Manila
Easter is one of the many occasions many families look forward to every year. As a Christian nation, celebrating the Easter joy is our way of thanksgiving. While it is not that easy to explain to kids the resurrection of Christ, it is our role as parents to make them see the real reason of…
Family Pictorial by Andrea Zubiri Photography
Most of our little familyâs photos are not âInstragram-readyâ. Thatâs because my husband just usually takes a quick groupie shot of us while his other hand is carrying our 15kg toddler. đ Well, because we donât have a helper, itâs either we settle with the blurry selfie 𤳠or we beg a random stranger to…
Donât miss PETAâs Charot play
Being a big fan of Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) after watching the popular Rak of Aegis play three years ago, I didnât think twice when my sis in law invited us to watch Charot. Charot is a Filipino colloquial term that means âjust kiddingâ. A comedy intelligently written, Charot gave me the dose of…
The Venice Grand Canal of Metro Manila â¤ď¸
Weekends are worth waiting for! â¤ď¸ Whether in our bedroom or somewhere outside our comfort zone Quezon City, quality time with these two is a perfect breather.  Out of my 32 years as a QC girl (exagg, Iâm definitely older than this mall), itâs my 1st time to visit Venice Grand Canal or Venice Piazza….
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
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. đ Nowadays, the exciting thought of travel comes with a bunch of other considerations: whatâs the budget, can I bring the husband and…
Magic On Ice at Smart Araneta Coliseum
Spend the Christmas season with the family by watching âMagic On Iceâ, 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…
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…
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 daughterâs 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…
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! đ 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…
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 REPâs 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…
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. đ Three years into marriage, my husband and I can no longer afford…
Focus on TODAY – Blocks of Wisdom for Marriage
Hello August! đ 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 â married life. Back then, I didnât really take these colorful…
Fatherâs Day Celebration Ideas
Though some of them might be allergic to cleaning babyâs poop, Dads will always have a special spot in the hearts of children. Itâs amazing how they can smoothly turn from being a serious working dad to a funny Sesame Street-sounding creature who can tickle (sometimes literally) the little oneâs fancy. Itâs heartwarming how, despite…
Sharing the meatier and cheesier McSpaghetti meal with my family
Eating spaghetti brings happy memories to me. Well, thatâs obviously because as a 90s kid, I grew up in a generation whose kiddie birthday parties were never complete without a spaghetti (plus hotdog with mallows on a stick). So itâs amazing how a simple plate of spaghetti can trigger so much joyful nostalgia. Now that…
My Mom Mentor
I love this throwback photo of me and my Mom. Back then, people couldnât imagine me as a mother. đ I was quite the opposite of my mom. While she was athletic (yes, she can dive and is good at sports), brave, street smart and decisive, I was so frail and useless in the house…
Sending gifts for Moms made easier by Western Union
Western Union offers services that connect children and moms all over the globe. Whether your mom is in the province or based in another country, you can conveniently send a special gift to her in three easy ways…
Family Fun at Dreamplay, City of Dreams Manila
Since it was a holiday, hubby and I took our one-year-old to Dreamplay by Dreamworks Manila. It’s a theme park inside the resort and casino complex, City of Dreams. Dreamplay is a great destination for families looking for fun activities for both kids and adults. đ Operating Hours and Ticket Price Dreamplay is open from…
Marriage and family life arenât always Instagram-worthy
âDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.â Phil 4:6-7. This was one of the readings I personally chose for our wedding mass…
Kiddie Birthday Party Suppliers for Tash’s Christmas ONEderland Birthday Party
December holds two of my favorite occasions of the year: Christmas and the birthday of our baby girl Natacia Gael (aka Baby Tash). As thanksgiving for our daughterâs first birthday and celebration of the Christmas season, we decided to have a Christmas ONEderland-themed birthday party for our little girl. After all, Natacia means âborn in…
Family dinner at Blue Rocket CafĂŠ + Kitchen restaurant in Quezon City
I love discovering cozy restaurants that are not crowded. While I enjoy eating in popular restos, I hate the idea of having to wait for several minutes just to get a table. So for hubby’s birthday, I’m glad we learned about Blue Rocket Cafe + Kitchen, a burgeoning restaurant tucked in a quiet residential area near…
