Motherhood
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Christmas Gifting Made Simple: 20 Affordable Choices for Your Loved Ones
With the festive jingle of Christmas bells getting louder each day, the race to find the perfect gifts is on. It’s that time of year where weāre reminded of the joy of giving, but let’s be real: finding the right presents, especially on a budget, can be daunting. Worries about breaking the bank, coupled with the stress of making sure each gift feels personal and … Continue reading Christmas Gifting Made Simple: 20 Affordable Choices for Your Loved Ones
Growing Up in Tondoāand Why Iāll 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 lifeās simple pleasures. We didnāt 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 spoiledāand we were raised … Continue reading Growing Up in Tondoāand Why Iāll Never Be Ashamed of Selling Online
“Eat, Enjoy, and Leave No Trace”
The concept of clean-as-you-go is only known to people who work in the food industry and other industries where sanitation and cleanliness matter a lot. For us who have been in this industry for many years, it has become innate and ingrained in our DNA. The hallmark of somebody’s “malasakit” can be manifested through their ability to display this even if they’re not on shift. … Continue reading “Eat, Enjoy, and Leave No Trace”
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 thingsāquestions 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
They Have Something New!
Try this new flavor! Continue reading They Have Something New!
I Got Inked! Finally š
A few days back, I decided to push with the microblading of my eyebrows. No, it wasn’t the tattoo you’re probably imagining. My father would cast me away, even at my very, very ripe age, lol. And I can’t afford to be without a home. My eyebrows were bushy, but some areas weren’t. I want not to have to worry about it every time we … Continue reading I Got Inked! Finally š
A Weekend Escape
As school looms on the horizon and city life grows ever more stifling, our kids yearned for a getaway. Amidst the recent blow to our finances from school fees, the prospect of an expensive vacation seemed daunting. But the children’s hard work at school deserved recognition, so we planned a modest overnight trip to Tagaytay, instead of the more costly beach excursion to Zambales they … Continue reading A Weekend Escape
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
My Most Favorite Quotes from Hi Bye, Mama!
If your life hadn’t stopped what kind of tomorrow would we have lived? Continue reading My Most Favorite Quotes from Hi Bye, Mama!
From My Corner of the Couch 