The Only Toys Your Child will ever Need

Even before my first child was born, toys and gifts from his baby shower await his arrival.  My son would receive a million gifts from family, friends and classmates.  He is lucky to receive birthday gifts, graduation gifts, Christmas gifts, and even gifts for doing good deeds. Guilty as I may be, I have come…

Separation Anxiety: First day Blues

I just dropped off my son from school today and just visualizing the last facial expression I saw of him crushes my heart.  I felt so sad and insecure at first because I don’t think any other student is even remotely  crying.  But then I realize, so what, who cares!  What is more important is…

Travel Destination: Guam

Traveling to Guam has been my family’s go to destination lately.  I know I know, you might be rather skeptical about going to Guam because there is nothing to do there, but I am about to prove you wrong.  Give this tiny little island a chance and you will be surprised with what’s in store…

Travel Destination: Guam Itinerary

Hope our itinerary helps you plan your stay in Guam , have a Guamazing trip! Day 1  April 11, 2017  Tuesday 9: 55am        Depart Manila 3:45 pm        Arrive in Guam Rent a car in Budget Cars,( better to reserve before you arrive to make sure that your preferred car is available upon arrival)…

Field Trip: Dino Play and Science in the Park

If you are in the Bonifacio Global City area, you might want to visit the Dino Play section and Science in the Park located right outside the Mind Museum.  We have just a few hours to spare before the kids’ nap time so the Mind Museum would come another day.  The tickets cost 200 pesos…

Travel Destination: Hong Kong Disneyland Tips on Getting Around the Park

Tips on Getting Around the Park: What to wear:  Wear bright colored shirts for easy identification, I wore neon pink, my husband wore orange, my son wore bright green but my daughter  cannot be bothered with wearing anything other than her princess outfits. Restaurants do fill up very quickly so it is imperative that you…

Travel Destination: Hong Kong Disneyland Hollywood Hotel

Tips when staying at the Hong Kong Disney Hollywood Hotel: Transportation:  I recommend taking a taxi from the airport especially when traveling with kids.  Maximum capacity is for 5 people but you need to inform the guy in the taxi stand because some taxis only seat 4 people.  The damage is about HK$130 but you…

Tantrums or Bad Dreams?

Have you ever experienced your child waking up and she just won’t stop crying? My daughter sometimes does this during her afternoon naps. With eyes still closed, she would cry/ wail for a long time.

Coughs and Colds: My Front Line of Defense

“The best defense is a good offense” A mom’s world turns upside down when their kids get sick. The trauma both emotionally, and physically is just too daunting for all parents that is why I choose a more proactive approach to battling these nasty viruses.

Circle of Moms

Parenting can be hard if you do it alone but you don’t have to! No man is an island. Surround yourself with a circle of moms, life will surely be easier.  Ask questions from the experts, co-parents you meet in school or the war veterans (moms, titas and lolas). Find out what their techniques are,…

Big Little Kids

Responsibility is the key to empowerment.  As early as the age of three, kids should start doing chores like simple sweeping, or putting their dishes in the sink. Give them some independence. Let them order their own food. Let them pay for their own toys (by this I mean hand them the money and not…

Accepting Their Greatness

If there is one lesson in life that I have learned, it is that we are all great, and we can do great things.  You don’t need to search for it; you don’t have to find it;  you don’t even have to spend a lifetime wishing for opportunities to come to you.  Your GREATNESS comes from…