Books, Travel, and Family Life in Thailand
Now that Tikoy is three, it’s undeniable that he has gotten more active and curious than ever. It’s something we noticed even just a few weeks before he turned three. He shows off his independence, insists on his preferences, and is being articulate about it. He’s more confident when he rides his bike–sometimes, going too…
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We’ve been sleeping on the ground floor for our first two years with Tikoy because the thought of carrying a baby through a flight of stairs is just unsettling. When our son turned two, however, we decided to move to our bedroom upstairs. We agreed to have a minimalist approach to the room, accentuated with…
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Most of us have been in touch with our tita (or tito) selves under this pandemic. We’ve tried our hand on plants, essential oils, natural products, and recently, a re-imagining of our shelves and plates for a decent Zoom background. So where do we shop? We’re all about value for money, having it all in…
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Truth be told, we weren’t ready for an “unsweetened” peanut butter.
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I was leisurely scrolling through my Instagram feed when I noticed that I must’ve liked at least three pretty cups of coffee with a fancy rock sugar stirrer. “Interesting,” I thought. We ordered a couple of flavors to see what the fuss was all about.
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It’s not a very common thought, but a properly maintained mouth health can help our immune system.
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Tikoy has been eager to help out, so we’re starting to teach him simple chores such as refilling our water bottles, putting away his things on his own, and recently, how to fold his clothes. We don’t expect him to do a perfect job, and sometimes, his “helping” would make the work twice as much,…
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You can credit us for coining the phrase “the one bed mat you’ll ever need” for Swaddies PH’s Water Absorbent Bedmat. This miracle of a cotton gauze mat can serve as a baby mattress protector, potty training aid, and even offer back protection for post-operation and elderly care. If you haven’t already, read our full…
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I thought I could ignore the tooth sensitivity I have been experiencing as I was refraining from going out of the house.
However, as the days went by, I realized that the ngilo started to include some pain, albeit manageable, but it was getting worse.
But here was a problem: Metro Manila was set to be under MECQ again.
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We’re transitioning Tikoy from his well-loved chewbrush into a standard one as his teeth require a thorough clean now that he’s eating a lot more. We tried kiddie brushes from other brands, and their performance saddened us. They tend to wear out quickly from Tikoy’s biting, and the bristles weren’t even soft, quite an ironic…
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Mark x Abi 