I can’t believe my Little J is going to preschool this coming June. I am one excited momma! Over the summer, I’ve been teaching concepts and skills, and incorporating different crafting activities with the kids to help my youngest for school. During the start of […] Read more

I’m not really an active person who loves to exercise. The last time I sweat so much was during my high school / dancing days. But when I got into law school, things changed. My husband (then boyfriend), who is a physically active person, also […] Read more 20 years ago, breastfeeding is not mandatory […]

Society dictates that men work and provide for the family while women stay at home and take care of the kids. Slowly, we are moving away from that thinking and embrace the fact that women should also be given an opportunity to work and make […] Read more According to Baby Center, a baby learns […]

I’m one of those girls who dread their hair. I was born with a thick, frizzy one, so I always get my hair straightened or rebonded. Any new treatments that promises to tame the hair, expect me to be one of those who will line […] Read more

Since my eldest daughter discovered the world of YouTube, coupled with her reading and spelling skills, she can look for videos on her own and rarely seeks my help. I was surprised to see her watching videos of kids in big playgrounds, as she calls […] Read more

Back in the day, dishes and other tableware items belong to one area only: the cabinets. Even the most beautiful dishes will only make an appearance either on special occasions or if someone is visiting your home. Today, tableware doesn’t belong in the cabinet alone. […] Read more

“Ma’m, gusto ko na po umalis. May sakit ang anak ko / may emergency po sa amin. Kailangan ko po umuwi.”  How many times have you heard this line – and more? Countless times, that’s for sure. Don’t worry. You are one of the thousands […] Read more

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 […] Read more

Being a mother is never easy.  Aside from taking care of herself, she also has to think about the kids, the husband, and managing the household. In other words, she plays an important role in the family’s life. It only happens once in a year […] Read more

I am tasked to pick up my daughter everyday after school and one time, our conversation went like this: L: Mommy, S (her classmate) is the winner in the Spelling Contest. I don’t like. I want to be the winner.  Me: That’s okay. There’s always […] Read more

Kids are growing up too fast these days. At one point, they are just crying and pooping machines and the next thing you know, they can do things on their own and speak up their mind. This is why my husband and I always make […] Read more Valentine Week is often Family Week in […]

Don’t get me wrong. I love my kids. This is just my story about depression and what I do to handle it.  I never thought depression will knock at my door. Ever since, I’ve always been the happy-go-lucky person who doesn’t take life seriously. I […] Read more Work, kids’ activities, and the Holiday season […]

It’s back to school once again. One of the biggest challenges (so far) during school days – aside from waking up early – is preparing baon for my little one. As much as possible, I want to prepare healthy, natural meals and avoid store-bought snacks […] Read more I have to be honest with my […]

I love tofu, whether fried, baked, or even steamed. When I was younger, I remember my lola making this tofu dish with oyster sauce, garlic, and some herbs I can’t recall. I could finish an entire plate of tofu in just one sitting, she had to set […] Read more If there is one thing I’m best […]