No yaya? No problem! đ Many of us moms donât have a helper, not by choice but by circumstance. Who wouldnât want a helper when that means extra hands to get things done, right? The problem is thereâs a scarcity of willing and competent full-time helpers nowadays. For New Yearâs sake, letâs not dwell on…
Category: Mom Life
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…
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 childâs 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 Childâs Gifts of Generosity and Gratitude
Are gifts starting to pile up under your Christmas tree? đ 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! đ No matter how grand or simple, gifts are people’s “concrete” way of showing their love and care….
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 childâs room, however,…
Hello, Terrible Twos! đđ»
A smile that melts Mommyâs heart đ 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 twosâ world! đ± 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 youâll 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. Donât get me wrong, Iâm guilty of all of the above! Hello fellow millennials! đ Thereâs nothing wrong with wanting to have awesome pictures with cool captions to share to the…
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. đ 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 â 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 wouldâve thought that stocking up on diapers for your little one can help other children in need? Thanks to Baby Companyâs 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 Companyâs #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! 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…
What you can do for your childâs 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 đ Happy pregnancy, mommies! As an expectant mom, you want the best for your baby. That is…
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…
#Babymarathon and sulit product offers from Pampers and Lazada
Southeast Asiaâs biggest e-commerce portal Lazada and the worldâs 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…
PUR Philippines Grand Launch + Product Giveaway
PUR, a baby brand from Thailand, is now in the Philippines! My daughter Tash and I were happy to be part of its official launch last Sunday. 33-year-old Baby Brand Since it was my first time to hear about the baby brand, I was surprised to know that PUR is actually one year older than…
Survival Tips for Traveling WITHOUT Your Little One
Traveling when youâre already a mom isnât easy. In the last five months, my work had required me to be on two out-of-the-country business trips â one week in Sydney and 3 days in Singapore. My younger and single self wouldâve rejoiced at the thought of work-related travels. But now that Iâm a mother, things…
Millennial Moms PHâs Mompowerment Talk at ExpoMom North 2018
I thought motherhood would end my adventures and learning opportunities. I realized that my life as a parent is actually more exciting and fulfilling than it was when I was a carefree single lady. đ Blessed to have the opportunity to speak about my mom experiences with these beautiful moms. Thank you to Millennial Moms…
4 things I learned from being a helper-less working mom
Iâll share with you my secret frustration these days. Itâs my failure to get a household help, a nanny, a yaya. Finding a helper is a constant item in my weekly to-do list that I can never check. Itâs a task that neither my online searching nor my husbandâs exceptional networking skills can achieve. Having…
Money-saving Tips for New Parents
Until now, I canât imagine how my husband and I have managed to get by financially since our daughter was born. As first-time parents, our patience and strategic thinking have been put to test by the overwhelming financial demands of having a baby. From C-section delivery to baby essentials to immunization, expenses seem endless, but…
Tips for traveling when pregnant
I was 3 months pregnant when my family had this Singapore-Malaysia vacation. I was blessed to have a healthy pregnancy two years ago. Iâm thankful that pregnancy didnât hinder me from working as well as doing the things I love. Are you pregnant but must travel? đ Below are some of the things I did…
The Work-at-Home Perks of the Yaya-less Working Momma
When youâre a mom working in the corporate world but youâve got no household help or yaya (and best Grandma ever is on âvacation leaveâ), you get to experience being a working mom, stay at home mom, work at home, mompreneur status all at the same time. I thank God that my work is super…
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…
When you realize that #adulting means more than just applying eye cream
Graceful ageing means juggling every ball of responsibility in our life without losing the balance, the poise, the gracefulness. It means being so busy outside yet not losing the peace within.
Mommy Mundo Passport, Sunlife Insurance and Journey Box
I applied for a Mommy Mundo passport for PHP500, but I received so much more! Along with the Mommy Mundo passport came a Journey Box that contains a lot of great mom/baby products, a Sunlife Personal Accident Insurance Card and a Dove Confident Girl pouch! Now thatâs really more than PHP500! đ Why did I…
Relieving my babyâs dry, itchy skin through Aveeno Baby
Skin care for baby is one of my concerns as a first-time mom. Knowing how sensitive my child’s skin is, I’m very cautious when it comes to products I apply on my baby. Honestly, I also easily get alarmed when I see even just simple changes in my daughterâs soft and smooth baby skin. A…
