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foodie

Which Starbucks Traditions 2026 Reward Should You Choose?

This year’s Starbucks Traditions collection stands out for its quiet elegance—stylish, balanced, and created for all kinds of personalities. Once you complete 18 drinks, you can claim one of these exclusive items until January 7, 2026. Many stores run out before the holidays wrap up, so it helps to begin collecting soon. You may choose from the following: 1. 2026 Siren Planner with Carrier The … Continue reading Which Starbucks Traditions 2026 Reward Should You Choose?

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Spaces I Imagine

Transforming Our Terrace: Turning a Bare Space into a Cozy Escape

We’ve been living in this house for 27 years, and somehow, the terrace never made it to our “let’s fix this next” list. It used to feel alive when the Santol tree stood nearby—its branches offered shade, and the breeze carried that subtle, earthy scent that made afternoons feel slow and peaceful. But ever since the tree was cut down, the space feels… empty. Too … Continue reading Transforming Our Terrace: Turning a Bare Space into a Cozy Escape

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family, personal, TRAVEL

How To Make Every Family Summer Outing More Meaningful

Summer outings have always been a big deal in our family. With just the four of us, we’ve built a little tradition we really look forward to—one special outing for each side of the family—one for my folks and one for my husband. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s ours, and it’s something we all treasure. Every year, the planning kicks off with casual conversations — … Continue reading How To Make Every Family Summer Outing More Meaningful

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foodie, RESTAURANT REVIEWS

A Phoa-nomenal Evening

Yesterday was Zaki’s JS prom. We brought him and his partner Bella to school, and since we also had to fetch him afterwards at 11pm, we decided to kill time at the mall. We chose to have dinner at Pho Hoa /My Thai, thus the Phoa-nomenal title. Lol. It worked, right? Our family not only loves Mexican food but is also passionate about Vietnamese and … Continue reading A Phoa-nomenal Evening

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

A Sunday at Pino

I decided to dedicate a blog category to restaurant reviews because we love good food, and I can’t resist sharing my thoughts about it—whether you’re curious or not! 😄 Bakit ba? Gusto ko e. My reviews will mostly focus on whether we enjoyed the food or not, and I’ll rate it using chef emojis 👨‍🍳 based on TASTE. Of course, taste is subjective, so it’s … Continue reading A Sunday at Pino

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