Emergency Vehicle Signs: Have Compassion. Step aside.

My family and I were on our way to Stilts, Batangas and on our lunch stop in Royal Tagaytay my 11 year old boy vomited several times. He couldn’t walk and was vomiting every few steps and his last vomit he was shivering. We decided to find the nearest hospital which was still at the [...]

Tummy Ache in Kids: When Should We Press the Red Button?

All kids have complained about this – bellyache. Sometimes, we just disregard it and ask them to lie on their tummies and let the gas come out. Many times we dismiss it as “kabag” (bloated tummy) and apply Manzanilla. But on occasion that tummy ache should already raise our alarm signals. Here are the symptoms, [...]

Parenting

5 Car Trip Games for Kids

We have been taking much road trips lately and to my shame and for my sanity the Ipad has been the kids' major entertainment. Sometimes I would snap from my peaceful bliss and start up a game and to my surprise the kids are eager participants. Sharing with you some tried and tested road trip … [Read More...]

Conquering Diet Shift: Relax Parents it’s not that Bad

My kids have been exposed to vegetables and ate vegetables when they were in their early years. I'll mash some squash and they would like it. Pears would be a treat. Fast forward to today, when they keep their mouths shut at the sight of the greens. What in the world went wrong? Is it … [Read More...]

Family Travel

Anvaya Cove: Things to do with the Kids

Anvaya Cove is a well manicured village set in the forests and shores of Bataan. A members-only development of Ayala Land Premiere, it is a 2.5 hour drive from Manila thanks to the good roads of NLEX and SCTEX. Residents have built sprawling beautiful resort inspired houses that are a haven … [Read More...]

Bahay Tsinoy: Impressive Life-Sized Exhibits

My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised with our visit to Bahay Tsinoy (House of the Filipino-Chinese) in Intramuros, Manila. It is a museum documenting the rich history of Filipino-Chinese here in the Philippines. As a Filipino married to a Chinese, I developed a greater appreciation of … [Read More...]

Home Living

Easy, Budget Friendly and Fun Kiddie Party Idea: Guaranteed

With 3 kids celebrating their birthday party yearly, I would say, kiddie parties on our side of the town gravitate around those that are fun for the kids; generally, easy to organize and will not create a big dent on the budget. Save for the 1st and 7th birthday parties, I would shy away from … [Read More...]

Is it Time for a Gadget Upgrade?

I'm not really a gadgets fan. I mean I don't necessarily have to have the latest cell phone every month of the year. As long as the gadget is serving my needs, I just frugally wait for it to die out on me. For the longest time, I was on Nokia N73 and only changed to an Iphone 4S a … [Read More...]

Motherhood

Happy Mother’s Day 2013: Trapped Between a Scream and a Hug

To my fellow moms out there who all deserve to be an Ulirang Ina Awardee, Happy Mother's Day! I think all of us are great mothers. We may not be ultra-mega ma-mothers who have the patience to talk it out with our kids, whom we have told to turn off the Ipad for the 20th time but we are great … [Read More...]

Quote: Ang pag-ibig ng Ina parang Iced Tea — Bottomless!

Ang galit ng ina ng parang pag-gisa ng bawang – Sandali lang. Ang tuwa ng ina ina sa anak parang dam sa tag-ulan – Umaapaw. Ang pasensya ng ina parang San Juanico bridge – Sobrang haba. At higit sa lahat, ang pag-ibig ng ina parang Iced Tea – Bottomless! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY … [Read More...]

Worksheets

DIY Monster Truck with MineCraft Hero

What do you do when you have a new gadget in the house? You tinker with it and explore its many features! When we got our HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 5525 All-in-One printer, I had to try the high-techness of printing from my Iphone to my printer and icha-success! I also had to try the … [Read More...]

Prettify your Ice Cream Cone (HP Printer Giveaway Soon!)

Tinkering with my new HP printer, my daughter and I thought we could serve beat-the-heat ice cream in pretty cones. Want to do the activity at home too?:-) Just click on HP's Facebook page and hover on one of the things you find there in the classroom - arts and crafts to science:-) My kids … [Read More...]

Reviews, Events and Giveaways

HP Great Printer Giveaway Results!

Last April 29, HP Philippines through TheGoMom hosted the Great Printer Giveaway Promo. 207 entries poured in and everyone is ready for an upgrade to an HP Ink Advantage Printer. Entries mostly came from parents who want an upgrade so homework time is easier and prints are better. While some … [Read More...]

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MicroFleece Cloth Diapers (Grows with Baby Size)

Lampin Reinvented! Prevents Diaper Rash - the cloth is chemical free and breathable preventing rashes. Environment Friendly - disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose! Let's not add … [Read More...]

Shop Here (For Babies & Toddlers)

Hi Moms! I have a bunch of hard to find stuff for your baby. I'm especially happy to bring in the well loved classic Moonbear series of Frank Asch. The very handy baby buddy secure a toy - you will never pick up your baby's toy again! The why didn't they think of this before SwaddleMe … [Read More...]

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