My husband and I rarely have the time to go on a date. We’ve somehow embraced the fact that we’re in the middle of the “Parents with Little Children” era. Nowadays, our “couple moments” are usually just remnants of a day dedicated to a long list of errands. I’m sure many fellow young parents can…
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Bellevue Manila Review: Our Double Family Celebration
March is always a special month for our family. We celebrate two meaningful occasions. The first is our sweet Yomi’s birthday. The second is the anniversary of when my husband and I officially became a couple. This year, we decided to mark the milestones with a family staycation at The Bellevue Manila in Alabang. Bellevue…
No to Dengue! Easy Ways to Keep Our Kids Safe from Mosquito Bites
After flu season, here comes another health scare that’s making parents worried—Dengue! Dengue cases in Quezon City, our hometown, are surging— from January 1 to February 14, 2025, the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division recorded 1,769 cases, a nearly 200% spike from last year. Who wouldn’t be worried? But instead of panicking (which won’t do…
Kikkaboo Siena Mama Bag
One of my little challenges as a mom is having to dive into an endless sea of essentials just to find one tiny toddler item in a hurry. Why do mom bags feel like bottomless pits?! Add to that my millennial desire to stay stylish! It’s ironic how I refuse to carry a bulky bag,…
Birthday Staycation at Seda Manila Bay
My husband recently turned 40, and instead of hosting a big party, we opted for something more intimate and meaningful—a relaxing family staycation. At this stage in life, when we’re in our late 30s and early 40s, we’d much rather invest our time and energy in experiences that create lasting memories for our children. We’ve…
What Matters Coworking + Playlab: First Kid-friendly Coworking Space in PH
As a mompreneur without a full-time helper, one of my most out-of-the-box wishes has always been to find a coworking space with a childcare center right next door. It seemed like a far-fetched dream, but I still found myself searching for “kid-friendly coworking spaces” now and then. Of course, I never really had any luck….
Excelsior Hotel: My Birthday Staycation at a Family-friendly Hotel in Las Pinas
I just turned 3_! 🥳 Of course, when you’re a mom, your birthday celebration means taking care of the kids…outside your home! 🤪 And so my very outgoing hubby asked me to book a staycation at Excelsior Hotel. The power of social media led us to discover this family-friendly hotel in Metro Manila. Thanks to…
Baked Bacon-Chicken Ranch Potato Fries
I’m back in the kitchen! 👩🍳 As I’ve been so busy with a lot of things in the past few months, it’s been a while since I’ve shared about my culinary attempts. 😆 So I’ll be sharing one successful (out of my many trials-and-errors) kitchen creation of mine—my own version of Baked Bacon-Chicken Ranch Potato…
Cala Laiya Review: Our Family Getaway in Batangas
In May 2022, I celebrated my 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 Cala Laiya reviews online, my husband and I knew this serene marine sanctuary in Laiya would be a…
Our very own kiddie Summer Household Chores Workshop at Home
It’s summertime again! 🌞 Because we can’t go out for a beach getaway yet, we had to think of ways to keep little Tash entertained at home. So we decided to give her a Summer Household Chores Workshop! 😆 Remember those days when we enrolled the kids to various face-to-face summer workshops and classes: ballet,…
BOOK ALERT: “WHY FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALONE DOES NOT WORK” and “THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY”
Finance guru Rose Fres Fausto turns the spotlight on principles affecting money behaviors in her latest book “Why Financial Education Alone Does Not Work,” the second installment in her financial intelligence quotient (FQ) trilogy published by ABS-CBN Books. “It took a lot of courage on my part to write this book. Why? Because many people…
Cleene CLIO Toothbrushes
Making a toddler brush her teeth isn’t easy. I have to make sure she always has a no-ouchy and gentle brushing experience. The toothbrush needs to have soft bristles that are gentle for a toddler’s sensitive gums and teeth. So we tried Cleene CLIO Kiddie Toothbrush. In partnership with Korean toothbrush brand CLIO, Cleene offers…