Cacao nibs (roasted cacao bits usually coated in coconut sugar or coconut syrup) is one of the latest trends of healthy snacks in the Philippines. We must admit that we were one of those who joined the bandwagon this year. So, here is our honest review on four brands of cacao nibs, namely, Cacao Culture…
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How We Got a Philippine Passport for Baby (2018 Edition)
Getting a passport has always been a challenge for Filipinos. Abi’s passport was expiring soon and she needed to renew it to reflect her married name. Fortunately, she can “ride along” when we apply for our baby’s. Documents to bring: Accomplished application form Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate Parents’ Marriage Certificate Accompanying parent’s Government…
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Abi’s First Mother’s Day with Baby Dove PH
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I received a message from a PR firm saying that Baby Dove PH is gifting first time moms like me a free photoshoot session with Little Heartbeat Photography. So many things ran into my head. Is this a new scam? Why would they pick me? So, for my peace…
Read MoreThings We Wished We Packed Before Giving Birth
It’s a good idea to pack your hospital bag two weeks before your due date because, frankly, you won’t really know when the baby comes. With our baby Atticus, though, our OBGYN in Manila scheduled for me to be induced if he still hasn’t come by the 39th week to prevent him from pooping in…
Read MoreThings You Should Not Say to a Pregnant Woman
In our pregnancy experience, the baby bump attracted so much unwanted comments. In one of our rants, a friend told us that this tactlessness is a norm. “Expect the worst”, she said, as even more will come when the baby arrives. Within nine months of pregnancy and post-partum, women go through so much changes and…
Read MoreReview: Human Heart Nature Scrubs
One thing we share as a couple is skin regimen. Aside from our daily routine, we have a special pampering session, if you will, on Saturdays with Human Heart Nature’s body and facial scrub. We’ve tried some of their products before but haven’t fully dived in until we got pregnant last 2017, having to be…
Read MoreWhy We Use Cloth Diapers
While we were still pregnant with Atticus, we have had strong recommendations to use cloth diapers (CD) for a number of reasons: It’s good for the baby’s skin. Disposable diaper technology today are better than ever—super soft, dry, 100% breathable, hypoallergenic, and even organic—but it’s good to keep to what’s natural as much as possible.…
Read MoreReview: HonestBee
HonestBee partners with a grocery store that is already familiar to us. Unlike other online stores that only offer hard-to-find or premium items, this platform actually works for us in our common household needs.
Read MoreThe Journey Begins
Hello. Abigail and I started this blog to share about our adventures (and misadventures) as a newly-married couple and first-time parents. We hope that this blog will be helpful in some ways and spark good conversations. We intend to make this blog simple, direct and relevant. All the best, Mark, Abi & Atticus PS: The…
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Mark x Abi 