Baby-Proofing Your Home (for Age 0-2)

Part of the challenges of the early stages of parenthood is making sure that your child grows up in one piece. That means no ugly scars or broken bones, complete set of fingers, no bumps, no hemorrhage. It may sound a little morbid and exaggerated but, really, if you ask me, these are my greatest […]

Raising a Music Lover

At two and six months now, it really amazes me how much my daughter Hunter would show signs of love and appreciation for the music. I have consistently observed how she would really pay attention to even the classic songs that she hears from her grandparent’s stereo. She would try to mimic and sometimes surprisingly […]

Two Exciting Years and Counting…

They say time really flies by so quickly when you’re enjoying yourself. Well, being a mom to my Hunter, I guess I am. It’s been more than two years now. My Cassey Hunter is now looking like a little lady with a personality so awesomely developed at her very young age. When she looks at […]

A “Mother Packer” Guide to Packing for a Winter Trip

***Mother Packer- n. a mother considered as an expert (in her own right) in packing  clothes and stuff for her family. Pun intended. Originally coined by stand-up comedian, Rex Navarette. Just trying to be funny, no offense meant. Nothing is more challenging than packing for your family for a cold winter trip. There is no […]

5 Practical Tips for Cleaning Up After the Holidays

I finally got my feet up! (APPLAUSE!)  If you are still in a holiday coma by the time you read this, time check, week 2 of the new year, it’s about time you tackle and embrace the fact that someone’s gotta grab those boxes and put away the Christmas tree and decors. Easier said than […]

A Peek at the Oldest Zoo in Asia: Manila Zoo

I have some sentimental feeling and vivid recollection of Manila Zoo, because of the lasting memories that it imprinted in my childhood mind. Back in the early 80’s when there were no other places to go to, to actually see how those animals we see in the books and TV really look like, maybe interact […]

Spruce up Your Home this Holiday Season

Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to hurt your wallet really badly. All you need to do is find the right place to shop for inexpensive but good quality trinkets… There’s one place we go to when it comes to unique novelty finds. We still call it Uniwide (from Uniwide Warehouse Club). You know what they […]

From Cutesy to Wickedly Hair-Raising DIY Ideas for the Halloween

It’s that time of the year again… HALLOWEEN! That time when we bring out that creative streaks in us and think up of some new gimmicks and tricks to make the occasion more fun and exciting for the entire family especially the kids. And, well, hoping it would somehow take the emphasis of the day […]

Tsk tsk, Mommy Brain!

Motherhood becomes her: 3mos, 6mos, 3mos post birth I didn’t know that a “momnesthesia brain” was for real until it actually hit me. Baby Shower: a month before birth It’s gone so bad that I couldn’t remember exactly when it started. About two years ago, I guess, after giving birth to my dear daughter, or, […]