I am such a sucker for quickie meals. I am able to save time from cooking, which I could use to do other equally important stuff – like doing the laundry or teaching my kids. This is why I enjoy preparing make-ahead meals because it is so convenient, time-friendly, and I don’t have to worry […]

Motherhood changed me in so many ways, my weight included. From XS, I jumped to medium and refused to buy anything with L on it. It didn’t bother me that much since my weight is still “fine” with my height.  … until the dresses I bought last December don’t fit me anymore.  It was a […]

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 […]

Have you seen the video posted in Elica’s official Facebook page? If not, it’s about a group of mommas, or Eczemoms, who shared about their “firsts” when they noticed those rashes on their kids’ skin. It feels good to know that there are other moms out there who felt and went through the same thing […]

I love pasta in all forms. Since then, I prefer cooking my own pasta meals instead of buying from restos. It was a good thing my husband loves pasta too, which makes it easier for me in the kitchen since I am not the best cook around. Few weeks ago, we attended our neighbor’s birthday […]

When I was looking for a school for my eldest daughter, I found out that there are three types of school setting implemented in the Philippines: traditional, Montessori, and progressive (you can learn more about it here).After doing research, attending tons of preview classes, accepting the fact that homeschooling is out of the option, and […]

Rainy season often equates to dengue. Being the paranoid mom that I am, I always make sure that my kids are protected not just from the effects of rainy season but also against mosquitoes.  Unfortunately, my kids are mosquitoes’ favorites. Aside from the bites, my youngest daughter’s skin turns black also and it will take […]

One of my favorite go-to restaurants is Mexicali. On rare occasions that my husband and I decided to watch a movie on the big screen, we always pass by Mexicali to order ground beef burrito and cheese and garlic quesadilla for our movie snack. Last weekend (and because we forgot to bring extra cash for lunch […]

Mother’s Day came a bit late for me this year. Still, better late than never, don’t you think?  Last Tuesday, I got a package from Nuffnang and Alaska full of Evaporated and Condensed Milk plus Recipe Cards mommas can easily whip in the kitchen. I also got a preserved floral arrangement from Te Amo Floristeria (IG: […]

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: I am neither a doctor nor did not take any Medicine-related course. For further questions, you can consult and confirm with your child’s pediatrician.  Admit it. One of the parents’ worst nightmares is bringing a child in the Emergency Room or ER. Unless you are a doctor or someone knowledgeable in the medical field, […]

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 […]

Let’s admit it parents. One of the challenges of being a parent, aside from making them eat veggies and keeping them still when in public places, is making our kids sleep EARLY. I must say, it was a challenge for me. My kids used to sleep at 10 or 11pm when they were younger, although […]

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: […]