Who would have thought that 2020 brought us the longest lockdown in history? It was very challenging, and a year of many firsts. I resigned from my job even with no back pay so I can bring the kids home, close to my family. I don’t even have work waiting for me. But we came … More Looking Back at 2020
Finally finished our quarantine and thankful all is well. We visited a pediatrician to check on Maia. Her sleeping pattern is irregular and she can go without sleep for more than 24 hours. We wanted to get some advice how we can manage it, because it’s really difficult as most of the time she would … More Home at Last
1. this antler…{for giving beauty to a bare wall}.
I think it’s best for now to keep my reasons on a personal level. Leaving the place where my children grew up left me emotional. The last few weeks was a roller coaster ride. I was stressed with lots of things. I was expecting something but it was not granted, and okay, it’s during the … More Moving Back Home
We’ve finally decided to go back home to the province in the middle of this pandemic. It’s a decision I never thought I’d say yes to, but when the kids are involved, it’s a different story. Before, I tried hard to romanticize living back home, and because I was scared of what lies ahead with … More Life in this Pandemic
The plant parent community have increased during the quarantine, making ‘urban jungle’ tag rise in IG posts. Gardening has become a thing, and even kids are taking part in the world of plant, soil and water. More homes and offices integrate the idea of nature, bringing cozy green oasis indoors. Caring for a living plant … More Houseplant Sellers to Check out if you’re in Metro Manila
Hi! I’ve slacked blogging at the beginning of the year, and the pandemic happened which led to ECQ and so we had to work from home. It was difficult, all movements were limited. You have to schedule everything, make lists so you won’t forget, and go purchase food with all fear that the person next … More ECQ Updates and being a plant mom
It has been a wonderful few years since I’ve committed myself to bullet journaling. Not only does it improve your mental health, it helps you plan throughout the year while keeping for yourself and your children a family treasure trove full of memories. This will be my fourth year using the system. I tired a … More Why I’m Sticking to the Hobonichi Weeks Mega Planner
We decided to go the the city park during Christmas Day. We knew there would be horrendous traffic but we wanted the kids to enjoy and play outdoors. We don’t have a lot of parks near our place here in Manila so we might as well go. We brought homecooked food with us: Sushi, Pinikpikan, … More Christmas Day snapshots
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