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We are Mark and Abi, parents of baby Atticus, also known as Tikoy. Join us as we share our adventures and misadventures as a millennial couple and first-time parents. We hope that we will be helpful in some ways and spark good conversations.

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Why it takes too long to finish a book 😅 Anyway, we totally recommend Bringing Up Bébé! Pamela Druckerman distills the practical wisdom of French parenting in such a witty way that it’s hard to put this book down. Well, except if your toddler pulls something like this. Hope to get my hands on more of her books! #bringingupbebe #bringingupbébé #pameladruckerman #markxabirecommends

We told him that we will open his @hotwheels.ph toy on June 1. So last week, he would ask us if he can open the “June 1” already! 😂 Hindi na kami nakatiis and workday nga rin pala ang June 1 so we finally opened the toy today. :)

We got our hands on a couple of @regattalifestyle ’s face masks before they were sold out. Is it more than just the oar, though? Read our review at: https://markxabi.com/2020/05/28/the-fashion-statement-in-the-new-normal-regatta-face-mask-review/ #regatta #regattalifestyle #regattafacemask

Just because we’re staying at home most of these days, it doesn’t mean that we should ditch skin care. Lately, I have been using this home spa treatment called AgeLOC LumiSpa. It uses micro-pulse oscillation technology which you see in the dual direction of its silicone brush. The LumiSpa gently but thoroughly cleanses away dirt, oil, makeup, pollutants, and toxins through its sleek and intutitive design. For long-term benefits, it keeps your pores tighter and your skin smoother. If you’re interested to get a unit, just send us a message. Spa and salons won’t be opening soon due to our current situation so you may try this personal home skin care now! As always, you can use our discount code. #markxabiforlumispa #ageloclumispa #lumispa #lumispanuskin #lumispaageloc #lumispaph #lumispaphilippines

Let’s be honest. A lot of us won’t think of Ampalaya as a favorite vegetable. It’s a pity because it’s rich in nutrients and antioxidants that protect cells from damage by free radicals and keeps blood sugar down. While I enjoy them occasionally as ginisa and ensalada, it’s not one I can, say, add to my smoothie or eat everyday. But we’re glad @vpharmaph packs them together with the amazing malunggay for easier (and more powerful) daily intake. If keeping your blood sugar under control has been a challenge for you or runs in your family, take 2-3 capsules of this a day to help manage it. Plus, it gives you a quick energy boost! Order now and use MARKXABILOVESVPHARMA upon check out to get a discount! #vpharma #vpharmabrandambassador #megaampalaya #ampalayadiaries

Tikoy’s First Baby Album. Yes, we just realized that we don’t have printed baby pictures of him. During this ECQ, we finally had the time to compile his first 12 months. We love this Disney Tsum Tsum 8.5x11” Photo Album from @photobookph You can also choose other templates feauturing Frozen (if only we have a baby girl!), Marvel Super Heroes, Disney Princesses, Toy Story, Mickey and Friends. Note: Photobook, through DHL, still delivers to your doorsteps during these trying times. They have excellent customer service too. We got our photobook within 8 days. #photobookxdisney #photobookphxdisney #markxabiforphotobookph

Ok, guys let me just share my screen 💻😂 Thank you teachers for our online Sunday School 🙂 P.S. limited screen time for Sunday School and video calls with family and friends only 😅#canyouseemyscreen #onlinesundayschool

Disney photo puzzle templates are now available at @photobookph ! Choose from a wide variety of beloved characters such as Cars, Toy Story, Disney Princesses, Tsum Tsum, Marvel, Mickey and friends! #photobookphxdisney #photobookxdisney #markxabiforphotobook #markxabiforphotobookph

Didn’t expect this gift box from @sessiongroceries at all! We wrote our honest review about them last month because we believe in their advocacy to help farmers get a fair income (for all their hard work) while supplying good quality produce for people here in Metro And Mega Manila. We’re grateful to be part of this initiative and for the convenience they offer especially at this time. Order now! Get the passion fruits, they’re delicious! Check our review at https://markxabi.com/2020/03/30/get-your-fresh-produce-and-help-farmers-while-youre-at-it/ for our insight and check their FB page for other FAQs. #sessiongroceries

We found ourselves trying to figure out what to cook for lunch with a bag of frozen beef samgyupsal one ECQ day. The vegetable crisper was practically empty save for a stalk of chives when, light bulb! “Let’s have a whatever-you-have-in-your-fridge beef misono!” Amazing how this situation creates an avenue for trying new (or inventing) recipes. 👩‍🍳 Our ECQ Beef Misono Recipe is up at https://markxabi.com/2020/05/13/ecq-recipe-beef-misono/ #beefmisonorecipe #beefmisono #homemadebeefmisono #ecqrecipes #ecq #lookwhatquarantinemademedo #quarantinecreations #closerwithchinatowntv

When life gives you bell peppers, stuff them! Thanks @gulayontheroll for my mother’s day bouquet of bell peppers! #gulayontheroll #stuffedbellpeppers #lookwhatecqmademedo #ecqcooking #quarantinecreations #closerwithchinatowntv

#RealMomsChallenge I thought I'd have everything under control when the enhanced community quarantine was declared. After all, I've worked from home for 3 years and an introvert at that. But I soon realized that it's different when you don't have a choice but to stay at home. These days, it's a struggle to keep the irritability and reactiveness down. Add to that the heat we're experiencing, and you have a recipe for disaster. So whenever I feel overwhelmed, I try to pause and be proactive to prevent "episodes" from happening. I know these can be trying times for mothers who run the household or are starting to discover this new chapter altogether, but let's be still. We have a sovereign God who holds the future. We can laugh at the days to come. And remember, there are no perfect moms, just #RealMoms Happy Mother’s Day! 👸 Inspired by the #BabyDovePH Mother's Day video, I nominate #RealMoms @endayadab @jasminniena @manianmanian @iammsjha @antoisantos @kitmalvarllamas and new mom @imeekhimberly to share a photo with their ECQ stories and encouragement for moms at these uncertain times. Don't forget to tag 5 (or more!) #RealMoms to share theirs too! Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/936716806494147/posts/1585565301609291/?vh=e @babydovecare

I’m not like a regular mom, I’m 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. Read the 12 things I learned about motherhood at www.markxabi.com. Link on bio! #sofetch #12thingsonmotherhood #motherhood #happymothersday #imnotaregularmomimacoolmom

“Everyone is just waiting!” quipped Tikoy out of nowhere. It didn’t take us long to realize that he was reciting parts of his book, Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. He was talking about “The most useless place: the waiting place” where everyone is just waiting around for... a fish to bite or the snow to snow or the train to go the bus to come or the plane to go and there’s also: just waiting for the pot to boil, or a better break or a wig to curl, or another chance We were laughing with Tikoy as we exchanged lines from this book but it did sit differently with us when it’s read in the light of the pandemic we’re all experiencing. How does your waiting place feel like? #ohtheplacesyoullgo #thewaitingplace #themostuselessplace #drseuss #drseussquotes #ecq #lockdown #covid #covid19

“But we have lots and lots of will power,” said Frog. “You may keep it all, Frog.” Toad replied. “I am going home now to bake a cake.” So, taking the cue from Toad, Tikoy and I baked cookies. Recipe is up at www.markxabi.com (link on bio) #cookierecipe #frogandtoad #arnoldlobel #oventoastercookies #oventoasteroatcookies #oatcookies #easyoventoastercookies

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