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 š 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 childās 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 phoneās playlist was disturbed by…
Birthday staycation at Seda Vertis North Hotel
I just turned 33! šš Thanking God for life and love. š„° 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. š The nearest to what could satisfy this tired mommy’s craving for…
Kids helping build a better worldā¦ YOUNG CONGREZZ LEADERS TAKE ON KEY ROLE AT KIDZANIA MANILA
After Filipinos voted for their chosen leaders in the countryās 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,…
Motherās 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 Iām now going through. I saw you patiently wait for me to pee on…
Lhiezle Creatives Makeup Artistry
Want to know one of my weaknesses? Itās honestly my inability to do my own make-up. š¤¦š»āāļø 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. šĀ And…
2019 Easter Events for Kids in Metro Manila
Easter is one of the many occasions many families look forward to every year.Ā As a Christian nation, celebrating the Easter joy is our way of thanksgiving.Ā 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 familyās photos are not āInstragram-readyā. Thatās because my husband just usually takes a quick groupie shot of us while his other hand is carrying our 15kg toddler. š Well, because we donāt have a helper, itās either we settle with the blurry selfie š¤³ or we beg a random stranger to…
PETAās Charot play
Being a big fan of Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) after watching the popular Rak of Aegis play three years ago, I didnāt think twice when my sis in law invited us to watch Charot. Charot is a Filipino colloquial term that means ājust kiddingā. A comedy intelligently written, Charot gave me the dose of…
Riding the Gondola at Venice Grand Canal, Venice Piazza
Weekends are worth waiting for! ā¤ļø Whether in our bedroom or somewhere outside our comfort zone Quezon City, quality time with these two is a perfect breather. Ā Out of my 32 years as a QC girl (exagg, Iām definitely older than this mall), itās 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!Ā #valentine2019Ā #happyheartsday
Magic On Ice at Smart Araneta Coliseum
Spend the Christmas season with the family by watching āMagic On Iceā, 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.Ā When I was still single, I used to watch musicals with my parents and siblings.Ā 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 daughterās education.Ā 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…
Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay: Holiday Destination for Families with Kids
Many things change when you already have a child. That includes your choice of anniversary celebration! š My husband and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary last September 5.Ā 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.Ā That’s why I’m excited to watchĀ Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale, a play byĀ REPās Theater for Young Audiences.Ā It will runĀ fromĀ September 15, 2018Ā toĀ January 27, 2019Ā at theĀ OnStage Theater,Ā Greenbelt 1,Ā 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. š Three years into marriage, my husband and I can no longer afford…
Focus on TODAY – Blocks of Wisdom for Marriage
Hello August! š 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 ā married life. Back then, I didnāt really take these colorful…
Fatherās Day Celebration Ideas
Though some of them might be allergic to cleaning babyās poop, Dads will always have a special spot in the hearts of children.Ā Itās 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 oneās fancy.Ā Itās heartwarming how, despite…
Sharing the meatier and cheesier McSpaghetti meal with my family
Eating spaghetti brings happy memories to me.Ā Well, thatās 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).Ā So itās amazing how a simple plate of spaghetti can trigger so much joyful nostalgia. Now that…
