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inspiration, motherhood, personal

Growing Up in Tondo—and Why I’ll Never Be Ashamed of Selling Online

A story of my entrepreneurial spirit As kids, we never really experienced hardship. Nanay and Tatay worked hard to keep food on the table and even had a little extra for life’s simple pleasures. We didn’t have to eat asin with rice or settle for toyo as ulam like many others did. But even though we were fortunate, we were never spoiled—and we were raised … Continue reading Growing Up in Tondo—and Why I’ll Never Be Ashamed of Selling Online

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inspiration, motherhood, work from home

Celebrating My 2nd Year As A Work-from-Home Mama

The year 2020 shook all our worlds. The pandemic turned our lives upside down. It made us question so many things—questions like why this has to happen and what the endgame will be floated in our subconscious. Life became so difficult, and for some of us, thinking about where to get the next meal became a constant worry. Our life didn’t get to such hardship. … Continue reading Celebrating My 2nd Year As A Work-from-Home Mama

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favorites, health, inspiration, parenting, recovery

My Crystal Journey

The year 2019 was transformative for me. I often feel sad, and the depression can be overwhelming. From the challenges of parenthood to worrying about finances and the chronic pain that pops in constantly took its toll on my body. Add to that the severe symptoms I suffered from endometriosis. But I decided to take action and control everything, starting with how I view my … Continue reading My Crystal Journey

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How Moms Like Us Can Manage Stress

For the past two years, I’ve been juggling two jobs, sometimes three, and doing chores at home since we usually don’t have a helper. That’s in the middle of waking up at dawn to prepare the kid’s lunch for school and do other stuff.  Being a mom is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Juggling multiple responsibilities and constantly … Continue reading How Moms Like Us Can Manage Stress

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