Since I became a mom, I’ve been a loyal “suki” of Mercury Drug Store and the Mercury Drug Store Suki Card has been a mainstay in my wallet. Thanks to the cans of milk and the packs of diapers we regularly purchase for our baby daughter’s consumption. In this season of 2018 planner promos, Mercury…
Category: Mom’s Stuff
How to give your mommy wardrobe a make-over
After becoming pregnant and giving birth, a shocking reality confronted me — my clothes as a petite young lady no longer fit my brand-new “mommy-of-1” self! I’m sure some moms can relate with me that it’s not easy to accept this drastic change in physical appearance and figure. Though we try to joke about it…
D’Crafts Bayong Bags with a stylish modern twist
Who would’ve thought that the good old bayong (bags made by weaving dried leaves) of our Filipino ancestors will be a fashion trend in this era of millennials? What used to be a container for goods bought in the wet market has now become a classy and fashionable must-have of women. These bayong bags with…
Misha Perfumes
My Christmas gift list is ready, but with my long to-do list as a working mom and the exhausting traffic in Metro Manila, I barely have time and energy to roam around the mall just to get everyone in my list a useful yet affordable Christmas gift. So thanks to the wonders of e-commerce; I…
Coffee Bean and Starbucks Planners 2018
Year end is just around the corner, and many of us are likely looking forward to making plans for the new year. So as we welcome the most wonderful time of the year, we also welcome the “planner promo season” of coffee shops in the country. 🙂 Planner collectors and coffee addicts are surely in…
DIY hair removal using Strip It Sugar Wax
When I became a mom, I lost tolerance for waiting in line for my turn inside waxing salons. Though I enjoy the convenience of having someone else do all the “dirty work” for me, I’d rather spend the precious minutes cuddling with my baby or doing some other mommy errand. So I looked for hair…
Hey Mom Online Shop for Children’s Vitamins and Medicines
Because there seems to be an extended rainy season in the Philippines, it’s not surprising that cough and colds season also extended. My husband and I recently caught the C&C virus, and because we wanted to spare Baby Tash from catching it too, we knew we had to give our child vitamin supplements. Because this…
My Breastfeeding Must Haves
Breastfeeding is one of the noblest responsibilities of a mother. While everybody knows that it’s not an easy task, there are things that will help make a mother’s breastfeeding journey as smooth as possible. A certified nursing mom, whether she’s exclusively breastfeeding or mixed feeding, certainly has her very own breastfeeding kit. It’s now as…
Vitress Instant Relax
I don’t have hair that naturally remains beautiful throughout the day. I also have neither the talent and patience to style my hair for hours nor the extra cash to hire a stylist everyday. This is the reality I face every morning. Do I need to spend time to blow dry my hair or just…
Smart Parenting Convention 2017
Because I gained a lot of freebies and wisdom from its previous events (Smart Parenting Baby Shower and Smart Parenting Baby and Birth Workshop) when I was still pregnant, I made sure not to miss the first ever Smart Parenting Convention. So though I had to tag along my 9 kg baby girl (Thanks to…
Miniso in SM North EDSA
Today, my quick visit to SM North EDSA introduced me to my new favorite shop, Miniso Philippines. As I am a fan of anything affordable but useful, I got all excited upon entering the shop since I saw a lot of P99 price tags! This variety store specializes in household and consumer goods,
Haakaa Breast Pump, My New Breastfeeding Gadget
Lots of mom’s Haakaa photos have been invading my social media feeds lately. Curiosity got me to research on what makes this new product different from the rest of the pumps available in the breastfeeding market. With its promise of having less parts to clean and an impressive social media presence, this Haakaa breast pump eventually…