February 2015 – The Momma Chronicles

I am a praning mom. My mom would always tell me to let the kids do their thing so they will learn on their own. But the idea of scratches, bruises and bumps on the head are some of the things I don’t want. I’m […]

One of the most challenging parts of being a parent is imposing discipline on kids. On a lighter note, potty training is equally challenging too. I know because I had my fair share of boo-boos every now and then. Both my girls are in the […]

I had a picture of a perfect mom in my mind. Before I got pregnant, I told myself I’ll be the most fabulous and most patient mom in the universe. I’ll try my best not to get mad at my kids and promised to do […]

Wow. It’s been a while since I last blogged about my (mis)adventures. I have difficulty juggling kids, online work and even the household. So, what’s up with me lately? 1. Valentine’s Day. Ours wasn’t a fancy one. No dinner at expensive restaurants, no flowers and […]

There’s no doubt about it — families need all the help they can get to thrive in different aspects of life. This is one of the reasons why learning events that are especially focused on the various needs of families are becoming quite popular these […]

One of my mom’s helpers has been with her for more than five years already. She was 17 years old at that time and knows nothing in the kitchen. She can’t even cook scrambled egg. With enough patience, she turned into one of the best […]

If you have excess money or a fund you want to grow, where will you invest it? Opening a savings account or time deposit is out of the question because of low interest rate. Property is a good investment but considering the taxes you have […]

You’ve got to love the aroma of coffee, especially in the morning and in the afternoon, when it’s just about siesta time. Lotus Biscoff, Europe’s Favorite Biscuit with Coffee, has finally arrived in the country, and it is going to elevate your coffee experience to […]

Let’s face it, mommas: When you become a mom, you are torn between keeping your career to be able to provide good and comfortable future for kids OR to stay at home and be with the kids. The truth is you can do BOTH. You […]

The first time I saw Breakfast and Pies was when I was on my way to Camp Karingal because of a vehicular mishap (read all about it here). Since then, I’ve always wanted to give this resto a try. I read a lot about this too […]