A Pinay Mommy's log of happenings in, around, and outside the home
A baby’s skin is only 1/4 the thickness of adult skin, making it more fragile and sensitive to mechanical stress. It can also be prone to dryness, redness, and itching, which is why it requires extra care by developing good skincare habits with the help of gentle, high-quality products. Finding the most suitable product for your baby’s skin can...
It’s past the enrollment season, and for the next school year, we’ve decided to continue our homeschooling set-up. We’ve given it much thought and discussed it a few times. To be honest, the choice to homeschool the kids was not something that came up until the pandemic happened in 2020. Lockdowns, diminished income streams, and the fear of contracting...
So I realized that I haven’t written anything for the past month. Well, just one. Wow, guess I’m just super lazy to do anything. But now that I have some time to write, let me tell you about our experience at the Manila Zoo last month. Yep, it’s been weeks since we went there and this is such a...
With less than a month to go before Christmas, it’s time to get ready for the most exciting part of the season: food galore! As always, Mega Prime, distributed by Mega Global’s newest subsidiary Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), is here and ready to be a reliable partner in the kitchen for the cooking heads of Filipino households in...
For many Filipinos, get-togethers with loved ones are some of the highlights of the holiday season. However, whether you’re throwing a small party with friends, or hosting a grand family reunion with balikbayan relatives, there’s a lot of work that goes into pulling off a flawless celebration. Before you start thinking about who to invite or what food to...
MAGGI, the trusted ally of homecooks, encourages Filipinos to form healthy habits in the kitchen. By exercising better control over the household’s dietary intake, food budget and impact on the planet, moms can realize their goals when it comes to the overall well-being of their loved ones. Here are six simple habits that homecooks can start today. HEALTHY HABIT...
September 12, 2022, President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. signed E.O. Number 03 that allows the voluntary wearing of facemasks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation. It is to take effect immediately. So don’t be surprised when you see a lot of people outside not wearing a facemask anymore. Actually, it’s been going on for sometime now....
Seen as a symbol of abundance, harmony, and luck, the full moon holds special significance in Chinese culture. With the moon said to be at its brightest and fullest on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Chinese communities around the world will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10 of this year. This joyous occasion is a...
Rex Education is celebrating the on-site return of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2022 with free tickets, books, and prizes for bookworms, educators, and learners. Happening at the SMX Convention Center on September 15–18, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the 43rd MIBF will bring together members of the local and international publishing industry to offer a...
It’s another school year again! The kids will now be in Grade 8 and Grade 2, and they’re excited. Like last year, we’re still enrolled with Peniel Integrated Christian Academy of Rizal (PICAR) under the homeschool program. This year, though, they have another name for the program with online lectures: “Online Program Teacher and Parent Led”. Basically homeschooling still...
