Mom Finds, Mommy Hacks
Hello Mommies! Have you checked out the ridiculous discounts at Lazada yet? They’re celebrating their 6th Birthday through a Mega Sale from April 25 to 27, 2018. With discounts up to 90%, take advantage of the 3-day sale and do your mommy shopping now! I’ve known about the sale for days now. So, over the past few days, I’ve added …
Pregnancy
33 weeks pregnant na agad ako?! What just happened? Time passed by so fast I didn’t even realize I was already halfway through 3rd trimester. That’s the main difference between my pregnancies. When I was pregnant with Rigel, time flew by so slowly as I document her every movement and record all the stuff that’s happening to my body. Syempre, …
Marriage, Mommyhood
Being a parent comes with a lot of sacrifices. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother. Rigel has given me immeasurable happiness! I can’t get enough hugs, kisses, and cuddles, despite the sticky mucus that sometimes comes with it. However, there are times when I think about my pre-baby days and how much everything has changed. If someone …
Mommyhood
“I will always be a full-time working professional. Being a stay-at-home mom won’t be an option for me!” —says me in my early 20’s when I had absolutely no plans of starting a family. I was raised to pursue a career. Armed with three Bachelor’s degrees and a CPA license, I was ready to conquer the corporate world. The thought …
Mommyhood
We went to the doctor and… We’re so happy to share that we’re having a BABY BOY!! Our whole family is so thrilled to be welcoming a little boy. Even Rigel, the soon-to-be big sister, can’t stop hugging and kissing my baby bump. I also think that Vauhn is overjoyed that we’re having a boy because, right now, he’s at …
Mommy Hacks
If you’re an SSS member but don’t have a My.SSS account yet, here’s a simple step-by-step guide for you. But first, the basics… What is My.SSS? It is an online service platform of the SSS website wherein the members may easily access their social security records via their online account. You know what this means, mommies? No more hassle of …
Adventures, Mommy Hacks
The event to officially welcome me to the enchanting world of party-planning was my daughter’s Baptism. A baptism (also called Christening) is a celebration of life, faith, and culture wherein we welcome our children into the Christian faith. With your family and loved ones to celebrate the occasion, you’ll have a heartwarming and blessed sacrament. Since there is plenty of …
Mommy Hacks, Pregnancy
I didn’t go through the hassle of filing for my SSS maternity benefit during my first pregnancy because our HR Officer processed everything for me. Now that I’m a full-time mom who opted for voluntary SSS membership and is 25 weeks pregnant, I’ll have to personally accomplish and submit all my requirements. If you’re an unemployed, self-employed, or voluntary SSS …
Adventures, Mommyhood
Lately, I’ve had a lot of encounters with Filipino superstitions about pregnancy because, yes, I’m pregnant… again! Having been born and raised in the province, these superstitious beliefs (pamahiin) are not new to me at all. In fact, there are pamahiinΒ for almost everything: marriage, building a house, pregnancy, funeral, etc. It’s become part of the Pinoy culture. I myself practice …
Mommy Hacks
Mommies!! Get a chance to win P1,000,000 when you purchase Philips Avent products on Lazada.com.ph from November 9 to December 12, 2017. Here’s the full promo mechanics (source): Eligibility & Promo Mechanics This promotion is open to all Lazada Philippines customers. Promo period is from November 09, 2017 β December 12, 2017. With a minimum spend of Php 1,500.00 of …
