I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. When I found that Japan became “less strict” in their issuance of Japanese visa, I’ve been itching to go there. When the husband told me that we are going this year to celebrate him passing the Bar Exams and my birthday, you can just imagine how happy I […]

Earlier this year, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced that Metro Manila is due for an earthquake anytime soon. Based on historical data, the West Valley Fault traversing the metro moves every 400 to 600 years, with last movement dating back to 1658 or 357 years ago. According to the Phivolcs chief, an […]

Feb 3, 2022 | Money and Saving I used to imagine myself as a lawyer or a career woman. But stay-at-home mom? Nah, that’s not me and never in my wildest dream did I imagine of becoming one. Well, until I found myself having two kids below two and quitting law school. To be honest, […]

WAHM. Work-at-home mom. SAHM. Stay-at-home mom.  Most of my friends and people I meet tell me how “lucky” I was to be able to stay at home and be with the kids 24/7. I also get the liberty to bring them to and from school and not leave them in the hands of other people, […]

Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post.  Who’s heading somewhere this coming Holy Week? Let’s face it. Many families are heading somewhere, whether out of the country or out of town, during Holy Week for some rest and relaxation. In case you are on your way to the province or anywhere in the metro and planning to […]

Photo from Transformer18, Creative Commons, Flickr I always believe that one’s experiences in life is the best teacher. Let’s face it. Some of the best things life can teach us is not taught inside the four corners of the classroom. Yes, even books are not enough to prepare us for what life and this sometimes […]

I never really worried about real property taxes and other grown up stuff. Living with my parents for 23 years made my life easier and more convenient. Of course, I had to move out when I got married, which means I have to take care of my own home, including payment of property tax.  After […]

The moment I quit law school, I told myself that I won’t rely on my husband when it comes to my needs. Thanks to him, I discovered the world of online jobs and found myself working as a freelance writer (among many others) more than three years ago. Since then, this “career” provided me good […]

Are you heading somewhere with the family this coming Semestral Break? Surely, you got everything prepared – hotel accommodation, plane ticket (if you’re travelling by plane), and even what to bring and wear. Your kids even made their own countdown calendar, which adds to the excitement. Before you enjoy your upcoming vacation, have you considered […]

According to Baby Center, a baby learns to talk during the first two years of his/her life. It starts with the simple “oohhh” and “ahhh” and starts to babble by three months. By six months, a baby can say “mama” or “dada,” although not necessarily referring to you (admit it, it brought tears to yours […]

Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post.  I’ve always been a planner girl. I remember buying a Tweety organizer when I was in gradeschool (I forgot the name of the store already) and saving up for the fillers for the following year. I enjoyed designing my planner and keeping it as colorful as possible even […]

They say “Love is a battlefield.” In my case, mealtimes are battlefields. Once upon a time, my kids eat everything I serve them, including fruits and vegetables. By the time they were two, feeding them was a struggle. They refuse to eat what I cook and prefer anything fried or breaded. My kids’ menu is limited to: […]

I never like throwing food because 1) it’s sayang and 2) it’s like throwing away some hard-earned money too. So when my husband bought bananas, thinking that our girls will eat it but ended up wasting the food so I decided not to give them anymore, I thought it’s a good opportunity for me to turn […]

It’s the start of the year once again and I’m sure all of us would want to welcome 2014 by getting rid of the “clutter” from last year. However, saying goodbye to 2013’s memories – and a pile of mess – is not going to be easy. I had a hard time going through my […]