Sun Life is Bringing Ben&Ben and The Company on its 'Himig Pasasalamat': A Sun Life Online Christmas Concert to Conclude Its 125th Anniversary

Sun Life Philippines is concluding its 125th Anniversary by bringing together two of the most talented musical groups in the country, Ben&Ben and The Company, in a virtual OPM Christmas concert, especially for clients, advisors, and employees. 

Be Part of the Change, Break the Habit and #PledgeToDoubleCheck Products for your Family’s Sake

Our family, most importantly, our kids are the special treasures we have and with that, we only want what is best for them especially in terms of the food and drinks they consume. However, with the goal of making them happy with their favorite refreshments, desserts, and snacks, are you sure that they are nutritious for your little ones?

TECNO Mobile Launches New AI-Powered, Revolutionary TECNO Spark 6 Series - A Smartphone for the Masses

6 new enhancements bring users an elevated immersive experience, along with more powerful cameras, multiple Bluetooth sharing, bigger screens, higher capacity, and faster speeds

Recognizing the evolving need for high-performing, multi-tasking, and affordable smartphones during these challenging times, global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched its latest innovation, the TECNO Spark 6 Series.

SM, through its OPTE program, gives relief support to Typhoon Ulysses victims

Just recently, our newsfeed has been flooded with devastating news about our fellow Filipinos in Cagayan province due to Typhoon Ulysses. Thus, different organizations and individuals did their part in reaching out to those affected people. Here's how SM Supermalls and SM Foundation acted in response to the needs of our kababayan.

Cagayan needs help. SM Foundation and Philippine National Red Cross
launch a donation drive to help the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.

SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

Are you Ready for Christmas Feels? It's Christmas time at SM!

Christmas is almost here! Not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipino families to celebrate this joyous season at SM. Let the wonderful, magical and truly merry Christmas at SM drive away the blues! Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM!

NOVUHAIR Petite: Less is more

The reality of adhering to the different pandemic-related health protocols until this global health crisis is under control while slowly relaxing the expansive social restrictions to bootup the economy refers to our “new normal”. 

It's NOVUHAIR 10.10 Celebration!

2020 marks the 10th successful year of NOVUHAIR in the Philippines and what a better way to celebrate this milestone by launching the NOVU VIP CLUB.

Hair Loss: 5 Reasons Why Your Hair Might be Falling Out

Losing up to 100 strands of hair every day is normal. If your hair starts to shed more significant than usual, or if they do not grow back as they should, it can be a source of concern. Once the cause is detected, hair fall remedy or baldness cure for hair loss treatment can be easier. 

Exclusive at Watsons! Get FREE Extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo

Along with the ongoing threat of this pandemic health crisis comes, one has to adapt to the new normal that affects everything and everyone. Despite the urgency of reopening businesses for economic reasons, the majority of the Filipinos are still forced to stay at home with uncertainty. 

7 Years of Homeschooling

I'm kind of late when it comes to preparing for this homeschool year. There's just so much going on in our everyday lives despite the pandemic. I've been so busy at home with the kids, doing chores, managing social media accounts, and assisting hubby with our small woodworking business.

Memory Index | Part 1

This is a list of our Memory Work for my eldest son in no particular order. We started this since we transitioned to Charlotte Mason Method. It's just wonderful to see how it builds over time. Since my second born will be joining us officially, we will start building another memory index.

TECNO Mobile launched the Pouvoir 4 - a smartphone with four days lasting power

TECNO Mobile launched on September 17, 2020, the latest addition to its popular Pouvoir series, Pouvoir 4. True to the meaning of “pouvoir”, the smartphone comes with powerful battery life at 6000mAh, capable of powering the smartphone for four days straight with just a single charge. In combination with the smartphone’s 32GB + 3GB for the Pouvoir 4 and 64GB + 4GB, 128GB + 6GB for the Pouvoir 4 Pro memory which truly delivers a smooth, glitch-free gaming experience, the Pouvoir 4 proves that it’s one of the most hardworking and performing mobile devices in the market today.

NOVUHAIR® Supports Alopecia Philippines

September 2020 marks the seven (7) fruitful years of collaboration between NOVUHAIR®, the leading hair loss treatment in the country, and THE ALOPECIA PHILIPPINES, a group founded in 2012 by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio. 

NOVUHAIR® Congratulates ADP Pharma

ADP Pharma Corporation is celebrating its 10th year anniversary. 

The Manila Hotel joins Manila Restaurant Week from Sept. 20 to 27, 2020

Great food and great company are two of life’s simplest pleasures. So mark your calendars and get ready to feast on scrumptious food as The Manila Hotel’s famed Café Ilang-Ilang participates in Manila Restaurant Week happening from September 20 to 27, 2020.

Year 5 and Year 0: In Review

It's been over a month since we finished our homeschool year and now I'm in the planning mode and ready to reflect back on the previous year.

Preschool Math Curriculum

Teaching Math may look like a daunting task for us, parent educators. But I'm glad that with Charlotte Mason's Method, it's more of mental arithmetic and oral work at this stage.

REVIEW: Estan's Malumansi Concentrate

One of the many things this ongoing pandemic teaches us is taking care of ourselves, making sure we boost our immune system by taking our daily dose of vitamins. We make sure to eat and take in healthy foods.

Teach Your Child to Read

Let me share with you how to teach your child to read. This is what I did to my preschooler and it works for us.

After much contemplation, I decided not to use a reading curriculum for my preschooler. This is after mustering all the courage I have. Well, I'm not very confident without a curriculum. But I chose to trust the Charlotte Mason process of teaching him in a gentle, natural way.

Gadi's 100+ Foods Before One Year Old

We've reached another milestone in our Baby-Led Journey! In 2 months journey, we've reached the 100+ Foods Before One Year Old! We've made it! 

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Interviews “Candidates” Seeking to Join Online ESL Platform 51Talk

Pia Wurtzbach interviews candidates who wish to be part of online English platform 51Talk. The live stream, with hints of a reality and talent show, aims to attract 30,000 new online English teachers to join the platform.

Manila, Philippines – 51Talk, together with their new Philippine brand ambassador, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, held its first-ever live stream interview via Facebook after hundreds of aspiring online English teachers signed-up to get a chance to be part of the show. The live stream is part of 51Talk’s campaign to invite qualified Filipinos who are interested to take advantage of the 30,000 home-based online teaching opportunities offered by 51Talk where people can teach, learn and most importantly – earn. 

BellaVita: Comfortable Homes at Affordable Prices

The booming real estate in the Philippines has led to an increased demand for quality houses. While this is good for the industry, it can mean higher prices just to secure a home for your family – but, it doesn’t have to be. 

Baby-led Weaning Esssentials

It's funny how I've had two older kids and yet I still feel like a first time Mom with my third son, Gadi. Things have changed when it comes to baby trends since I first gave birth. One example is how we feed babies.

You are SAFE at The Manila Hotel

TMH Lobby: The Grand Lobby of the historic Manila Hotel will light up again soon as the hotel partially reopens to accept guests beginning July 3, 2020

Just a day before the historic hotel’s founding anniversary, The Manila Hotel plans to partially open its doors to its valued guests, with the famed Café Ilang Ilang, the Lobby Lounge, and the Delicatessen resuming operations on July 3, 2020. A rebirth of sorts after months of following the government’s quarantine protocols, the hotel has adjusted along with the rest of the world in navigating the “new normal,” and puts a high premium on the well-being of guests. 

Shapewear to Save the Day!

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

It's been 8 months since I gave birth to my third child. Although, I'm over the postpartum period and my body returns to a non-pregnant state. It seems my postpartum belly just doesn't seem to go away. Haha. I'm sure some moms can relate to me. 

Handicraft # 8: Soap Carving

Our hands have been busy doing soap carving nowadays for our handicraft. We are making simple sculptures from a bar of soap and my boys are enjoying it. Even my 6 yo is liking it although he is very much dependent on us. He would ask me or his Dad to work with him.

Healthy Diet Safeguards Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non communicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the life course.” 

The limited distribution and access to food supplies aggravate the plight of poor and low income Filipino households to sustain each person’s required nutrients through healthy meals. On the other hand, home confinement due to the mandated community quarantine may cause more people to not only restrict their physical activities but also to overeat and/or consume more food with empty calories as part of coping with stress and/or boredom. 

Given the importance of maintaining healthy diets to sustain our health and immunity against viruses and bacteria, we should turn to the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® as a viable safeguard to protect our family from diseases.

REVIEW: Dula Silicone Breast Pump

It's been a while since I made a product review. This time I am going to review a breastfeeding staple that every breastfeeding mom should have.

She Didn’t Give Up on Mayor Isko

Happy Mother’s Day!

As the old adage goes, “Behind every great man there’s a great woman.” Mayor Francisco Domagoso or simply YORME, shares his heartwarming Mother’s Day message to a great woman behind his great success and to all the Filipino MOMS – the Real VIPs!

Extra Special Mother’s Day at Home with The Manila Hotel

Mother’s Day is a yearly reminder to cherish our relationship with our moms. Given this year’s unique circumstances, many of us will be celebrating this special day at home or even away from the special women in our lives—mom, grandmas, and aunts. Still, even when fancy dinners are impossible, Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be canceled. With some creativity and preparation, you can still give the most special woman in your life the Mother’s Day she deserves.

 Clockwise from bottom:
Mango Cheesecake, Ohaina Chocolate Gateau, Opera Cake, Trio of Chocolate Mousse

Mayor Isko Goes Green

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up.  As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory.  Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.” 

Teaching Kids the Importance of Hand Washing

With the imminent threat brought to us by COVID 19, it is highly important to reinforce why we need to regularly wash our hands. This video is a home experiment to show our kids what happens every time we wash our hands.

My Breastfeeding Journey

I've been exclusively breastfeeding my third son, #LittlestManGadi since he was born. I had two failed breastfeeding attempts with my two older boys. I think It was because of the lack of knowledge and support back then. That is why I  am so thankful to Breastfeeding Pinays community and to my breastfeeding friends. Although I'm a silent reader at the former, it equipped and encouraged me to press on. My friends would randomly send encouragement and answers my many questions.

G&M Cosmetics Pty Ltd. Inc Launches its G&M Australian Creams in the Philippines

With the growing number of Filipinas that are realizing the importance of skincare, the demand for high-quality and affordable skincare products in the market is becoming high, especially creams.  

Make Cleaning Poo a Breeze with the NEW Pampers Sensitive Wipes

NEW Pampers Sensitive Wipes is ultra-soft and strong and does not tear easily
– for a gentle but effective clean that helps protect baby’s delicate skin from skin rash

How to Get an Extra Bottle of Novuhair For Free

“Experience nature’s special makeover treatment and feel like a VIP – Very Important Person.”

In line with NOVUHAIR’s 10th year of fervent commitment to consumer health awareness on hair loss prevention and maintenance, coupled with a decade of partnership with Mercury Drug Corporation, ADP Pharma Corporation has launched the NOVUHAIR VIP KIT. Find out more at https://www.novuhair.com/novuhair-vip-kit-promo/

My 2019 Highlights

I've been on a hiatus mode for months now as we are still trying to get our stride with the new addition to our family. It was tough at first with all the adjustments, but it's getting better each day. So, I'm starting this new year with our previous year's highlights.