Decades ago, the “back to school season” made my mom extra busy. She spent several hours patiently and lovingly writing our names on our new books and school supplies. I never understood my mom’s OCness when it comes to putting names on our stuff until I became a mom. I now admit I have inherited…
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Children’s Swimming Lessons with Coach Chito Rivera
One of my “frustrations” in life is not being a good swimmer. 🏊♀️ Well, if we will stick to the basic definition of “swim” which is to propel one’s body through water, then I can say that I can swim. However, I never learned the proper way of swimming — the correct breathing, arm movements…
Superbook is super back! Superbook Season 4 on ABS CBN every Sunday morning
As children, my brothers and I enjoyed watching Superbook cartoons on television. I must say that aside from the Church and our parents, Superbook cartoons played a big role in teaching us Christian values by telling Bible stories in a way that’s enjoyable and understandable for little children. When I found out that my favorite…
Little Rascals Wonderland: Mobile play ground for a fun kiddie party
While I believe that there’s more to a child’s special occasion than games and activities, a parent like me really hopes to make my child and the guests extra happy on a special day by keeping the little ones entertained. Luckily, there are so many ways to spice up a children’s party nowadays. From food…
Johnson’s Cottontouch Lotion and Top-to-toe Wash
What’s new inside my Mommy bag? 🤔 It’s the Johnson’s cottontouch Face & Body Lotion! 💙 Together with my keys, powerbank and wallet, this new product from Johnson’s deserves a space in my heavy bag. After trying this product at the Johnson’s Mombassadors event, I can’t last a day without applying it to moisturize my…
The new Olay Natural White Ageless Aura Facial Moisturizer
The first 2-in-1 whitening cream to offer the power of anti-aging, Olay Natural White launches its newest variant – Ageless Aura – to target both skin concerns in one go. It comes with two powerful ingredients to effectively deliver that youthful aura. Ageless Aura contains Mulberry Root Extract which is known for its anti-oxidant properties,…
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 🏖 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! 🎂😎 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. 🙄 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 country’s 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,…
The Asian Parent Philippines’ Mother’s Day Video
I’m honored to be part of the Mother’s Day video of The Asian Parent Philippines. The video is a mashup of the messages of selected moms to their own moms. I had a hard time writing the letter to my Mom as I couldn’t help my tears from flowing. 😭 Watch the video at Blissful…
30 years of Pabaong Pagmamahal from Lemon Square Cheese Cake
“Where are we going today, Mommy?” This is Tash’s favorite line nowadays. Since I officially became a WAHM (work at home mom, nax!), we’ve been lakwatsa buddies — from swimming lessons to grocery shopping. And since the two of us can’t go hungry while stuck in traffic or while waiting for our turn, I always…
Bikes with no pedals from Kiddimoto
Ever heard of bikes with no pedals? 🤔 Yes, there’s such a thing! 🚲😎 Kiddimoto, UK’s original balance bikes, have no pedals but for a good reason. Without any pedals or stabilizers, Kiddimoto’s balance bike teaches children the key balancing and control skills needed to seamlessly progress to pedal bikes. 🚲 Their bikes can be…
Hello, Terrible Twos! 👋🏻
A smile that melts Mommy’s heart 💜 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 twos’ world! 😱 As first-time parents, we were so shocked, confused, annoyed, frustrated and worried. Why is she…
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. 😊 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 — pretending the toothbrush was an airplane trying to get inside her mouth or saying that the…
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! 😊 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…
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. 🙂 Three years into marriage, my husband and I can no longer afford…
4 things I learned from being a helper-less working mom
I’ll share with you my secret frustration these days. It’s 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. It’s a task that neither my online searching nor my husband’s exceptional networking skills can achieve. Having…
The Work-at-Home Perks of the Yaya-less Working Momma
When you’re a mom working in the corporate world but you’ve got no household help or yaya (and best Grandma ever is on “vacation leave”), 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…
Travel YOLO with YOYO stroller by Babyzen
Sharing with fellow travel-loving parents my latest stroller discovery, the YOYO Stroller by Babyzen Philippines. This stroller can be carried like a shoulder bag, can carry both a baby and a toddler at the same time, and can be used from birth til toddler years. What more can you ask for? Travel YOLO this summer with this YOYO Stroller.
Pampers shares how choosing quality diaper is important to child’s motor development
Every parent knows how crucial walking is for a child’s growth and development. Her first steps will lead to the first dance, the first run, the first climb. In his book Understanding Motor Development in Children, David L. Gallahue states that “Movement is at the very center of young children’s lives. It is an important facet of all aspects of their development, whether in the motor, cognitive, or affective domains of human behavior.”
