In May 2022, I celebrated my 36th birthday in Laiya, Batangas. After weeks of searching for a family-friendly resort just a few hours (land travel) away from Metro Manila, we decided to book at Cala Laiya. Having read about it in several blogs and online articles, my husband and I knew this serene marine sanctuary…
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Do you ever get those photos with your toddler right?
I admire parents who always get their photos right. š¤© I am in awe of well captured precious moments with energetic kids posing like a pro with their moms and dads. Thatās definitely a talent… if not a miracle. š For me and my little family, having a decent photo is a rarity.Ā As you…
All-New Mercedes-Benz B-Class: The Perfect Mom-mobile and Family Car
Planning to buy a new car for your family? Scouting for a chic car for mom? Check out the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Since its debut 14 years ago, the B-Class has evolved into one of the German luxury car brandās best-selling vehicles ā thanks to its huge interior space, class- leading technologies, safety features and…
Throwback Tuesday: Calaguas Island
Sharing a memento of my single life šš“ Back when there were no little Tash and Daddy Novo yet, I was one of those carefree millennials who loved to travel. Whether itās because of a piso fare or a travel bandwagon in the office, I willingly included myself in the ājoiningā list. š These photos…
Kids can be brand specialists or selling clerks at Toy Kingdom, Kidzania Manila
Do your kids love to visit the toy store and ask you to buy toys for them? For a change, let them visit the toy store not to buy toys but to learn the value of hard work. Children can work as brand specialists or selling clerks at Toy Kingdom,Ā Kidzania Manilaās new establishment. Visitors earn…
Family Bonding at Hamilo Coast, Pico de Loro
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….
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…
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….
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. š Nowadays, the exciting thought of travel comes with a bunch of other considerations: whatās the budget, can I bring the husband and…
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…
Dicasalarin Cove: Coz Baler is not just for the Surfer
When people say Baler, the first thing that comes to mind is surfing. So being the non-surfer and ānot so sportyā person that I am, I wasnāt that excited when my husband told me that weāre going on a Baler trip with his officemates.Ā Aside from the fact that Iāve been to Baler before, I…
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. š Operating Hours and Ticket Price Dreamplay is open from…
Blissful Blooming 