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“Pwede pa ‘yan”: On kids and frugality

When other people say that kids should be spared from frugality issues, I always tell them “bahala kayo” because for me, it has to start now. The kids should learn the value of something TODAY when they are still young. … Continue reading

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Lana, young and wreckless

My youngest, Lana, just turned 8 months 5 days ago yet she can already do lots of things that babies her age could not. A little over 7 months she can already stand and walk around in her crib without … Continue reading

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Planning for the Princesses’ Birthday Party

Yes, they’re celebrating it on September 8, 2012. Yona’s turning 7 on the 11th while Lana’s turning 1 on the 4th. For economic reasons I have to celebrate 3 occasions in 1. Nothing wrong with that, right? The 3rd is Lana’s baptismal … Continue reading

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Lana’s First Earth Hour (2012)

It’s probably a first with Yona, but it’s Lana’s first Earth Hour. After our tiring but uber life-changing trip to Naic and Dasma, Cavite yesterday with the World Vision Hunger Fighters, I was planning to hit the sack early. So … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye to Pre-school

My eldest daughter Yona just graduated from preschool a few days ago and I couldn’t help but cry. Time flies so fast, really fast that it’s scaring the hell out of me. Most parents are afraid of graduation time because … Continue reading

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Contemplating on whether to homeschool Yona again or not.

Yes I am confused. A part of me wanted to pull her out of the comforts of her traditional school yet I am worried that she might say “No!” but I know that in my heart I believe that she will … Continue reading

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I want a bigger house, mom!

That’s my eldest daughter’s greatest wish. For her, a bigger house could mean a pink room for her and her sister, a garage (garage = car), a mail box (yes, she’s so thrilled with mailboxes while I, on the other … Continue reading

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Planning to buy a DSLR

For the longest time, I have been planning to buy a digital SLR for product shots and of course for my princesses. I already have a handy camera that I can bring along but there are times that a digital … Continue reading

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Lana’s Turning 5 Months Old

At barely 5 months old, Lana weighs 6.98 kilos, that’s 15.36lbs, 9.4lbs heavier since she was born. Sharing with you some of her latest photos: Like most moms with little girls, I love dressing her up. See that photo just … Continue reading

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Got nothing to do? Stare at wind spinners

One of my ways to unwind is staring at wind spinners. While others love to stare at fishes in an aquarium, I love spending “tulala” moments with my wind spinners. This is why I have a few wind spinners at home. … Continue reading

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