Millennial Parenting
Our two years of breastfeeding is up, something I have been silently dreading for quite some time now. We were planning to start weaning our son by two and a half years until our pediatrician gave an ultimatum to cut it when our baby wasn’t gaining enough weight. She was able to pinpoint that the…
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I was drawn at first to The Olfactory Naturals by their lovely packaging and the mere use of the word “Olfactory” for a business name. It sent sparks inside this nerdy heart of mine. But as it turns out, there’s more to them than meets the eye (or the nose, for that matter).
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We tried Colgate’s Bamboo Charcoal Soft Toothbrush. Is it worth the switch?
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When life gives you bell peppers, stuff them! I received a bouquet of green bell peppers for mother’s day and was more than happy to re-visit this recipe from our ninang. It’s an easy dish you need not be afraid to try. And yes, you can use a toaster! P.S. Is it fancy though? We…
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Behind every Regina George is not a regular mom, but a cool mom. To those who don’t get the reference, it’s from a 2004 film, Mean Girls. For most girls my age, we all laugh at Mrs. George until we become a mom ourselves. Will I ever figure out motherhood? I’ve been a mother for…
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To our dear son, You may be wondering where we got your name. It is from a book called “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Your dad and I read it when we were still in our courtship days. We’ve always liked the name and so we kept it in our back pocket for…
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In case you missed the first part of this birthday party story, read here. Food Packages She, the very accommodating branch party-in-charge gave us packages ranging from PhP 220.00 per head and above, but they are very flexible. We just have to hit the minimum consumable rate. So, the tipid mom side of Abi went…
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We planned ahead for Tikoy’s first birthday and dedication for about a year. Normally, child dedication happens soon after the baby is born, but in the interest of our finances and the time and effort to put together an event, we decided to have it coupled together. First birthdays are one of the major milestones…
Read MoreWe never realized how important having a well-prepared diaper bag is until we became parents. Surviving the day outside pretty much relies on it. What goes inside will depend on your baby’s age and how long you intend to be out. On this blog, we will share with you what’s in our diaper bag. Choosing…
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Abi and I had a couple of domestic and international flights before and after getting married. Over the years, we had some common practices that we try to sustain–shared bag of toiletries, a book to read, and a “magic bag” that appears as contingency for pasalubong and excess baggage when we go home. But when…
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