Sometimes, all a family needs to unwind is a quick getaway: a place to rest, recharge, and make happy memories together without driving too far. As a family who loves short staycations, we’ve discovered several kid friendly hotels in Metro Manila that combine comfort, fun, and convenience. From relaxing pools to spacious family rooms and…
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Solaire Resort North: Family Staycation for Our 10th Wedding Anniversary
My husband and I recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary at Solaire Resort North, and I still can’t believe it’s been a decade already! To mark this milestone, we wanted a family getaway without the hassle of leaving the city. With our eldest busy with school in the morning, an out-of-town trip just wasn’t practical….
Our Search for Best Playschools in Quezon City
As a mom of two, I’m starting to enter a new parenting season. Time flew, and our youngest is now a toddler. While she’s blessed to have her big sis as a constant playmate at home, I know she also needs a bigger social circle of little ones her age. That’s why I’ve started looking…
Discover Yoki’s Farm: A Fun Family Adventure in Cavite
To celebrate my birth month, my husband and I wanted this family travel to be something closer to nature. So, we took our girls on a unique adventure — a fun and memorable tour at Yoki’s Farm. Located in Mendez, Cavite, Yoki’s Farm is more than just your average weekend destination. It’s an orchidarium, a hydroponics farm,…
Date Night Idea: Watch a SPIT Manila Improv Show
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…
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…
ConcepStore: Your Go-To for Tech Gifts This Holiday
Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), the leading provider of home and enterprise technology, is reimagining the holiday shopping experience with its three-month ConcepStore pop-up at Ayala Malls Feliz. Bringing a curated selection of gift-worthy products directly to consumers, the first ever ConcepStore pop-up offers a unique opportunity to interact with exclusive innovations from top brands like…
Abbott Launches Similac Essencia®+ to Help Support Children with Vulnerable Immune Systems
Abbott recently announced the launch of Similac Essencia®+, the company’s next generation of milk formula with a blend of five different HMOs (human milk oligosaccharides), BB-12 probiotics and nucleotides. This new formula provides nutrition to support children’s growth, development and overall health, including their developing brains, immune and digestive systems. Gut health is increasingly recognized…
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….