What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Lauren by Julia Crane
- The Bastard Brotherhood Book 1.0 Destined for a King by Ashlyn Macnamara
- Hidden Wings by Cameo Renae
- Running from Romeo by Diane Mannino
- Star-crossed by Pintip Dunn
- Excaping a Royal Wedding by Elizabeth Lennox
- Invisible Ghosts by Robyn Schneider
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Christmas Movies from Netflix
- Mowgli from Netflix
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Our little girl's birthday!
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I didn't have much allergies / headaches migraines this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Went to Osaka / Kyoto / Nara / Kobe to celebrate Christmas and New Year
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Pancake House!
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Some tops from Online Shopping (*grin*)
What have you learned this month?
- Christmas is all about JESUS. ♥
What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over by Shani Petroff
- The Unexpected Wedding Guest by Aimee Carson
- The Edge of Forever by Melissa E. Hurst
- Throught the Never by Melissa E. Hurst
- Alternity by Mari Mancusi
- Epic Fail by Claire Lazebnik
- Last Year's Mistake by Gina Ciocca
- The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Christmas Movies from Netflix
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Our little girl's birthday!
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I didn't have much allergies / headaches migraines this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Bible Study
- Our little girl's birthday
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Pancake House!
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Some tops from Online Shopping (*grin*)
What have you learned this month?
- God loves us, no matter what! ♥
1. Quick trip to Shanghai
2. College friends
3. Work, work, work
4. Articles Online about Simple Living and Minimalism
5. Freshly Brewed Coffee
6. Food trip
7. Impromptu Movie Date with the Hubby
8. Friends
9. Online Window Shopping
10. God
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Prince in Disguise by Stephanie Kate Strohm
- The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
- Vengeance by Michelle Madow
- Left Behind by Vi Keeland and Dylan Scott
- Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
- The Alchemy of Forever by Avery Williams
- The Impossibility of Tomorrow by Avery Williams
- Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Ant Man and The Wasp
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Brother's birthday!
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I was able to manage my allergies this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Went to Laiya, Batangas to celebrate my brother's birthday
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Palm Beach Resort's buffet
- 8 Cuts Burger
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- I bought two white blouses online ♥
What have you learned this month?
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1. Quick Getaway to Laiya
2. Siblings Bonding
3. Food, food, food
4. Online Window Shopping
5. Understanding Hubby
6. Work, work, work
7. New eBooks
8. Planning Future Trips
9. Beach
10. Unlimited Coffee
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1. Sister is here!
2. Family Bonding
3. Weekends
4. New eBooks
5. Lovely Stories
6. Bible Study soon
7. Households
8. God's Never Ending Love ♥♥♥
9. Blogging
10. Being Grateful for Everything
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Dash by Lucy Lambert
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore
- Prince with Amnesia by Emily Evans
- The Guardian Trilogy Book 1: Fallen by Laury Falter
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Black Mirror
- Prison Break
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before
- Back to the Future 2 and 3
- Legally Blonde 1 and 2
- Sierra Burgess is a Loser
- Jurassic Park from the 90's!
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- MY BIRTHDAY! YEY!
- Mom's Birthday
- Job Promotions
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I was able to manage my allergies this month
- Body pains after the trip but still ok. Praise God!
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Bible Study
- Went to Singapore to meetup with my Siblings and Mom
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Steak House for my birthday dinner. Thanks Sweatie!
- Poco Deli
- Singapore food. YUM!
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Shopped just a little bit in Singapore (*wink*)
What have you learned this month?
- Our body is not perfect. There are limitations. So we need to take care of it as much as we can. Eat healthy. DO NOT EAT so much! Our body (well particularly mine) cannot process fats that much anymore.
1. Old friends
2. More eBooks! YEY!
3. Tea
4. Normal Blood Test Results (almost!)
5. Family Bonding
6. Kids' good grades (even great!)
7. Family
8. Siblings
9. Almost the Weekend
10. 3-hour Naps ♥♥♥
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1. Meeting Family Friends
2. Work, work, work
3. New ebooks
4. Quick trip to Singapore with Siblings ♥
5. Homemade Snacks
6. Food Trip in Singapore
7. Lots of Coffeeeee. YUM!
8. Quick shopping
9. Kaya Toast ♥♥♥
10. Blogging
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1. Celebrating MY Birthday!
2. Hubby's Surprises! ♥♥♥
3. Quick breakfast at WildFlour Cafe
4. Work, work, work
5. Family
6. CFC Friends ♥♥♥
7. Birthdays
8. Swim Time!
9. Adventures
10. Freshly Brewed Coffee. YUM!
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Internment Chronicles Book 1: The Perfect Ruin
- Just One of the Guys by Leah and Kate Rooper
- The Taking by Kimberly Derting
- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
- Girl on the Verge by Pintip Dunn
- Currently Reading: Unknown by Wendy Higgins
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Prison Break Series (Netflix)
- Black Mirror Episode
- Legally Blonde 1 and 2
- Back to the Future 1 and 2
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- HS Friend Terry's Birthday
- MIL's birthday
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I was able to manage my allergies this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Bible Study and Households :)
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Maillard Coffee Shop
- Teriyaki Boy, CCP/Manila Bay
- Lots of Milk Tea
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Bought blouses online ♥
What have you learned this month?
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1. Minimalism
2. New eBooks
3. Family
4. Freshly Brewed Coffee
5. Snacks
6. Articles that help our lives
7. Books, books, books
8. Friends from the Community
9. Blessings
10. More blessingS!
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1. Long Weekend!
2. Blogging
3. Friends
4. Soccer
5. Computer is Fixed!
6. Banana Cake and Brownies
7. Freshly Brewed Coffee
8. Lunch Dates
9. Work, work, work
10. Unexpected Blessings!
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1. Relaxing Weekend
2. Get Together with Highschool Friends
3. Gifts
4. Travel Plans
5. eBooks that make my day!
6. Tablets and Tethering
7. Bible Study
8. Friends
9. Family Day
10. Unexpected Blessings!
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1. Photos to Remember our Travels
2. Trips and Adventures
3. The Beach
4. Blogging and Photobooks
5. Family
6. Dinner and Movie Date with the Hubby
7. Highschool Friends Get Together
8. Parties
9. Kids and their Tight Hugs
10. The Hubby
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1. Weekend coming soon!
2. Highschool Friends ♥
3. Decaf Coffee
4. Impromptu Coffee Date
5. Belgian Waffle. YUM!
6. Kids are better now after being sick for a few days
7. Great Weather
8. Free snacks
9. Blogging
10. Photobooks ♥
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- The Fill-Up Boyfriend by Kasie West ♥
- More than Words by Mia Sheridan
- Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
- Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh
- Smoke in the Sun by Renee Ahdieh
- Yumi and Okami by Renee Ahdieh
- Uncanny by Sarah Fine
- Internment Chronicles Book 1: The Perfect Ruin
- Currently Reading: Unknown by Wendy Higgins
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- The Land of the Lost
- Benji (Netflix)
- The Knight's Tale
- Black Mirror Season 4
- Once Upon a Time Series
- The Proposal ♥♥♥
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Hubby's Birthday!
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I was able to manage my allergies this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Bible Study and Households :)
- Went to Calatagan Batangas to celebrate Hubby's birthday!
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Aquaria Restauratns
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Hubby bought me a pair of shoes ♥♥♥
What have you learned this month?
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1. Relaxing Weekend
2. Movie Nights and Popcorn
3. eBooks that are hard to put down ♥
4. Freshly Brewed Coffee
5. Friends for Life!
6. Bible Study
7. Podcasts
8. Online Friends
9. Inside Jokes
10. Blessings!
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1. God's comfort thru Podcasts
2. Joel Osteen's Sermons
3. New eBooks
4. New adventures coming soon!
5. Overcame Challenges at Work
6. PARETalks
7. Friends
8. A fun life
9. Soccer Games
10. Weekends ♥♥♥
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1. Relaxing Weekend
2. Travel Info over the Internet ♥
3. Highschool Friends
4. Done with PARETalks
5. Freshly Brewed Coffee
6. M&M's Peanut Chocolates. YUM!
7. Positive Energy
8. Hope
9. Hugs and Kisses from the Kids
10. Life
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Forget Me Tomorrow by Pintip Dunn
- Remember Yesterday by Pintip Dunn
- Seize Today by Pintip Dunn
- Far from Tree by Robin Benway (super love this book!♥♥♥)
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Solo: A Star Wars Movie (We LOVE IT!!!)
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Tita Carol's Birthday
- Father's Day
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- I am thankful that I was able to manage my allergies this month
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Households :)
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Salad Stop!
- Guevarra's
- Breakfast by Antonio's in Tagaytay
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- I bought Two blouses ♥♥
What have you learned this month?
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1. Podcasts
2. Good Music
3. Work, work, work
4. Online Shopping
5. Online Friends
6. Freshly Brewed Coffee
7. Blessings!
8. New eBooks
9. Parenting Talks
10. Sunsets as God's Hugs
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1. Online Videos
2. Soccer Games
3. Freshly Brewed Coffee from Coffee Project
4. Breakfast!
5. Our help is back. Praise God!
6. Back to school
7. Blessings and More Blessings
8. Growth
9. Spiritual Life
10. God's L♥ve
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1. Good Health and Healthy body
2. Songs by We The Kings
3. In-laws
4. New Adventures soon!
5. Old Friends
6. Freshly Brewed Coffee
7. New eBooks
8. Positive Thoughts
9. Parenting Seminars
10. Unexpected Free Snacks
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Here's an interesting (and helpful) article for us, parents. Read on...
Kidnapped — Basic Safety Guidelines Every Parent Should Know from MomCenter.com.ph
These days, it is quite common to see warnings of child kidnappers in our Facebook feeds. It either includes photos of perpetrators, the vehicles they use, or God forbid, even morbid photos of what they do to the kidnapped kids. Although such warnings make us parents more aware and alert, I think that aside from looking out for the kidnappers or their vehicles, making our own children alert and teaching them what to do in the case of an attempted kidnapping is also important.
To start off, here are a few basic safety rules we should instill in our kids:
Don’t go with another adult who’s not your parent, guardian, or person who’s in charge of you for that day.
If a stranger asks you for any kind of help — treat it as a warning sign. Adults do not need help from a child.
Never get into any vehicle with a stranger.
Know what is ok or not ok for you. Be confident and take action whenever you feel that someone is trying to take advantage of you.
For us parents, the important thing is to communicate openly with our kids. Be open with them and tell them what is going on in their life, and even in our society in general. As parents, we tend to try to protect them from the “big, bad” world, but sometimes, awareness of this not-so-good side of the world is what it takes for them to be on their guard — which, let’s admit is not a bad thing. At the same time, let your kids know that different situations can have different rules, and as such, they don’t always have to be polite and can always say no if the situation calls for it. Politeness can make it easy for potential kidnappers to get your kid to do what he wants.
Next, teach your child techniques to avoid being kidnapped.
Granted, a potential kidnapping situation can be scary as hell for us adults, more so for kids. But it should be noted that in any kidnapping situation, there can be windows of opportunity for the victim to try and save his life. And since potential kidnappers can be intimidating and downright scary, it is also important to equip your child with self-esteem and confidence to try out and do these techniques. Of course, practicing them at your home could help as well.
- Velcro technique — Be like a velcro and stick into anything, or basically grab something and DO NOT let go. Grab a tree, a bike, a light post, or even grab another adult. The point is, grabbing anything can call attention to what’s happening and at the same time, it makes it harder to disengage and carry off a child during an attempted kidnapping.
- Yell as loud as you can “Stop stranger!” — Teach your child that any stranger who is attempting to carry them off could be dangerous and they should try to call attention as much as they can by yelling. Granted, some kids also do yell even when they are with their parents, which is why they need to specifically say “stranger.”
- Windmill or swimming technique — Teach your child to rotate his arms in a big circle if a stranger is trying to carry them off. Doing so will prevent the kidnapper from getting a good grip on your child.
- Make a lot of noise — Aside from yelling, you can also equip your child with a whistle, which they can blow on in situations wherein they might be in danger. Aside from the whistle or yelling, tell them to make as much racket as they can to call attention from others who might be able to help. A commotion can frighten potential kidnappers as it calls attention on them.
And finally, here are a few safety reminders for us parents:
- Always know where your child is, and the persons they know.
- Be wary of changes in your child’s behavior.
- Do not leave your child alone in a public place, car, or stroller.
- Do not ask your stranger to hold your baby, even for a few minutes.
- Do not label their bags, lunch boxes, or clothing.
- Do not let your children go out alone. Always use the buddy system.
- Teach and let your child memorize your mobile phone number and even a close family member’s. Instruct him on how to contact either one of you.
- Always be wary of strangers or possible threats in any situation.
- Take a lot of photos of your child and keep them current.
- Teach older kids to always use their critical thinking and intuition.
As parents, we always hope and pray for the best and that nothing bad happens to our child. But in this big, bad world we live in, aside from equipping them with prayers, it is also best to empower them in scary situations such as kidnapping.
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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Pivot Point by Kasie West ♥
- Split Second by Kasie West
- Nemesis by Brendan Reichs
- The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody ♥♥♥
- Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah (Now my favorite author! Her books are the best!)
What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Lalaland
- Black Panther
- The Incredible Hulk
- Kasal
What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Mother's Day
- Inlaws' 50th Wedding Anniversary
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- Little headaches due to change of weather :(
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Stayed in Edsa Shangrila for 2 nights with the family
- Had a lot of family dinners with relatives this month
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Salad Stop!
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Abe
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Bought a black Tote as a gift for myself for Mother's Day ♥
What have you learned this month?
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1. 50th Wedding Anniversary
2. Work, work, work
3. FREE Snacks
4. Still Thankful for Summer!!!
5. Long Naps
6. Freshly Brewed Coffee
7. Breakfast Buffet
8. Instagram
9. Minimalism
10. Kids' Hugs
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In a fast paced and constantly changing world, an individual’s ability to adapt to the demands and trends of modern life are key to one’s success.
My own experience as mompreneur teaches me that what we learn in school will not necessarily be related to our chosen profession or work. To be specific, I was a psychology graduate, but now find myself in the field of communications and fashion retail. Much of what I do now was self-taught or learned on the job. I certainly did not learn how to write an effective press release, strategize for social media content, or do e-commerce when I was back in school.
What does this have to do with our children? Everything.
As multi-dimensional modern mothers (who juggle different roles every day as moms, wives and sometimes professionals), we aspire to do everything in our power to set-up our children for success. We want them to be well-rounded individuals who are not just book smart, but street smart. We understand what it means to live full and fruitful lives, and we want no less for our kids.
But how can we do this, without knowing what the world will be like in 10-20 years? “Will my child be ready for the challenges she will face? Will she find a stable job?” we wonder and worry. These concerns are valid, but we want more than that, don’t we? We want our children not just to survive but to thrive.
Thus, for our children to succeed in an uncertain future, as mothers, we need to encourage them to be as adaptable as possible. How can we do this? Here are a few ways you can prepare your child for a successful future:
1. Encourage a love for learning. How? By giving your child the opportunity for learning experiences that are rewarding, fun, interesting and challenging. Make their playtime activities educational and exciting, so they are able to view learning as something enjoyable.
2. Equip your child with advanced learning skills. Expose your child to different learning styles. Is she a visual learner, who prefers pictures, images and spatial understanding? An aural learner, who enjoys learning through sound and music? A verbal learner, who prefers using words both in speech or writing? Or a physical learner, who prefers using her body, hands, and sense of touch?
3. Explore the multiple intelligences. Book smart and math smart are not the only forms of smart. The Gardner theory of multiple intelligence proposes that learning is multi-dimensional: the visual-spatial, the body-kinesthetic, the musical-rhythmic, the interpersonal, the intrapersonal, the verbal-linguistic, the logical-mathematical, and the naturalistic as different forms of intelligence. Explore them with your child. If you only focus on one type of intelligence, then you may not discover your child’s untapped potential in the other areas.
4. Teach your child self-awareness. Knowing one’s gifts, abilities, and strengths are key to success in any field of work. The important thing is to help your child balance this knowledge with a healthy recognition of one’s weaknesses, or areas of growth.
5. Provide your child with the right nutrition. In today’s environment where children need to be able to learn not just mentally but physically and socio-emotionally as well, they need to have strong minds and bodies more than ever. Aside from proper parenting and care, giving them the proper nutrition is critical in nurturing their gifts. They need the right nutrients at the right levels to help them learn in many ways at their best. They also need precisely balanced age appropriate nutrition to help support their mental, physical, and social learning milestones. Finally, they need a combination of unique brain nutrients for their cognitive development, antioxidants to help maintain their body’s natural defenses, dietary fibers to support their gastrointestinal health, and growth nutrients to support their weight and height. With a balanced diet, only Promil Gold® Four provides this advanced nutrition with its expertly designed Gold Biofactors system, a unique combination of nutrients working together to support strong minds and bodies to help advance their gifts.
Motherhood is definitely challenging, and we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves about our children. We worry about their safety, their health, their happiness, and their futures. This is why I am so grateful for any form of help I can get. Raising and caring for a child is a lot of work, and it is comforting to know that there are brands out there I know I can trust (such as Promil Gold® Four, which has been around for at least 30 years!) to help me on my journey.
As moms, the most we can do is love our children, do our best, and trust that when the time comes, they will be ready to do the rest.
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1. Happy Weekend!
2. Lunch outs and Dinner Outs
3. Simple Blessings
4. A Home to Stay
5. Shopping at the Mall
6. Salad Stop!
7. Parties
8. Summer Outings
9. Long naps
10. Freshly Brewed Coffee ♥
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