One of the things my husband and I agree about is filling our kids’ Memory Banks. This is why we agreed to travel at least once a year with the kids and visit new places. We’ve been doing that since our eldest was born, although most of our trips involve cars and road trips. This […]

Everything changes when you have your own family. When I was still single, I don’t care about household expenses and savings. But when I started my own family, everything changed. All of a sudden, I care about money, budget and savings. I may be a new mom (and a new housewife too) but I definitely […]

Do you ever had that feeling of wanting to explode? Was there a time when you found yourself crying for no reason at all? Do you often spend extra minutes in the bathroom for some peace and quiet, and pretend there’s no chaos when you go outside? Do you purposely sleep late at night for […]

In my previous post, I shared a story (plus survival tips) about our household helpers suddenly leaving us without any word. I must admit that having a maid-less household can be pretty difficult especially with two little girls (my daughters are 28 and 10 months old), an online job and online shop. Still, I managed […]

I can’t wait for that day when I have to enroll my kids, buy them supplies and bags for school, bring them to school and teach them. Finally, it’s here. Indeed, time flies really fast when you have a child!  Choosing a school was not an easy task for me. We have to hop from […]

When someone asks me what I do, I always say, “I’m a housewife or stay-at-home mom.” There are two reactions from different people every time I say this – the pity look OR the “Buti ka pa” look. Apparently, I always get the pity look, which I don’t understand why. And seriously, I feel so insulted. Is […]

UPDATE (May 2020): This article was written in 2015. This is timely because of the Covid-19 pandemic and a lot of parents are considering homeschooling for their kids. I considered this option again given the current situation but thankfully, my girls’ school will implement online distance learning, which means classes will be held through digital […]

I remember that day clearly. I was on my seventh month and shopping for baby stuff when the person assisting me told me I should get a breast pump. I wasn’t keen to it since I thought I’ll be breastfeeding “directly” so no need to pump. After much convincing, I decided to buy one. Why […]

Sometime in December 2015, my eldest daughter got a Lego set as a Christmas gift from one of her classmates. Since then, she became addicted to it, prompting us to buy this. Lego can be a bit pricey, but my husband and I saw how much our kids enjoy playing and building whatever they can […]

I love books. I love reading. I remember reading Sweet Valley Kids and Babysitter’s Club (do they still have it?) when I was six or seven years old and up until now, my love for books and reading never fade. This is why I was happy to see my eldest share the same passion for […]

I have to be honest with my eating habits. Prior to pregnancy, I never paid that much attention to food. I eat whatever I want, whenever I want it. It was easy to lose weight back then and get back on the fitness track whenever I want to, so I never worried that much about […]

Let’s face it: when you became a mom, your priorities are all over the place. You are torn between raising a family and climbing the success ladder. Prior to becoming a wife and mother, you have your own dreams, too, right? It may seem unfair but motherhood will always come first while you, yourself, take […]

I used to think that adults know better than the younger ones. Think of the knowledge they gained and the experiences they went through, plus the number of years ahead of me, it’s obvious that I will learn from those who are older than me. Well, not all the time. Apparently, kids can still impart […]

Well, hello there, December. Just like that, we’re on to the last month of 2017 and in a few weeks, we will be welcoming a new year ahead of us. Before that, it’s time to bring out the Christmas tree, decorations, parol, and other Christmas paraphernalia, and get our homes ready for the most wonderful […]