Bangkok! We had a family trip last December and it was my kids’ first time. Here are some of our favorite things from our visit. Disclaimer: Right off the bat, I need to give you a heads up; when I say “with kids” I don’t mean we had a kid-centric trip. In fact, aside from the occassional Disneyland visits or playgrounds, we don’t really arrange our trip itineraries according to the kids. They follow what we want to visit (be it museums, historical sites or even shopping). So if you’re looking for suggestions like kiddie play areas or theme parks, sorry there are none on this list. Here a ..read more

It’s our second time to travel in Shanghai with kids. We still did a lot of same-same things from 2019 (like Disneyland, of course, and Toy Story Hotel) but also a bunch of new ones! Here’s a rundown of what we did and the places we recommend! — VPN E-SIM FOR CHINA But wait, before we begin, I’d like to start the article by sharing with you the e-sim we chose. Picking an e-sim for China is tricky because you have to make sure they can bypass China’s great firewall for all your usual apps to work (Google, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) After a lot of research, we decided to try Saily and I’m happy ..read more

It’s my 2nd time teaching Kindergarten and I have to say, it’s probably my favorite year to teach! You might notice that this year’s picks look a little different from when I did it 4 years ago with my eldest. This is intentional. I did it because they are both different persons with very different strengths, interests and skills. My eldest, for example, did a lot of independent reading at this stage. We also focused on a lot of history and biographies because he was so interested in these! My youngest on the other hand, is very good with crafts. He loves to make his own toys ou ..read more

We spent three full days in Hanoi, Vietnam and I’m sharing with you our itinerary. But because we mostly just ate and ate during our Hanoi trip, don’t be surprised if it’s basically just a list of all the places we ate at. ? Day 1: Lunch at Tam Vi Hanoi has three restaurants with Michelin stars and Tam Vi is one of them. It’s also the most affordable one. Tam Vi is a one Michelin star restaurant and we were not disappointed. Make sure to book a reservation. I booked mine via their Facebook page. We booked for 6 persons and was pleasantly surprised to be seated inside a private dining ..read more

Homeschooling definitely has its pros and cons, no doubt about it. And it’s a good idea to learn and have a big picture of what exactly homeschooling entails before diving in. As a homeschooling mom for more than 5 years (and going,) here are some things I would advice parents to consider as you pray about homeschooling your children. Understanding Your “Why’s” and Goals Why are you homeschooling? What are your goals? Make sure you know clearly what your reasons are. Knowing your why’s will allow you to choose better when deciding which method to follow, which provider to partner with and ..read more

As much as you may love the journey and experience of motherhood, you may have also missed the passions and interests that you were involved in before you started a family. For this reason, nothing may be more exciting to you than the opportunity to balance your life as a mom with a passion project that involves entrepreneurship, leading a community, or mobilizing others toward a good cause. But this experience can be just as nerve-wracking as it is exhilarating for a mom. There’s no doubt that it will be a challenge to take on another project on top of keeping up with the many responsibilitie ..read more

My eldest is now 9 and I’ve officially spent roughly around those same number of years accumulating children’s picture books from various secondhand shops! Our home is now full of them, which you’ll find in every room around the house (probably every corner too haha) and many of them are very well loved! Today, I want to share with you all our top family favorites. These are the 50 books I would pick if I were to curate a home library for a friend who is just starting. NOTES: This list is limited to books for kids in preschool to early grade school age. For toddler board book suggest ..read more

It was our kids’ first visit to Japan. Here are some of our favorite experiences and fun things to do when you’re visiting Tokyo with kids! Ninja Experience Definitely a highlight! The kids learned about sword fighting, blow darts and how to use a Shuriken (ninja star!) I believe there are different ninja experience offers around Tokyo but we booked the one at Asakusa. The experience was a little pricey but it was very memorable and the kids enjoyed it so much! I love the fact that we had the place to ourselves, since you need to pre book your schedule ahead of time. Chase Mt. Fuji Iconic ..read more

Kids learn to love what is familiar and what they know. This is why I believe that instilling nationalism is better achieved when kids appreciate our country’s rich culture and heritage at an early age! Don’t you agree? So if you’re looking for ideas on how to teach young kids about The Philippines, whether you homeschool or supplement school, look no further! Today, I’m sharing with you some tips on how you can do just that. (Plus BONUS: A free trial subscription to one of my favorite printables sites ever at the end of the post!) 1. Sing Filipino songs Get the kids singing Bahay Ku ..read more

My eldest is like me; a history buff. It’s no surprise then that we are big fans of Honest History. Sharing with you today what Honest History is all about and why we love them! Take a look and see; it might be a fit for your family as well! Honest History Honest History was created for kids aged 6-12. On their website, it says: Our Mission is to share important, well-researched stories that inspire kids to make a positive impact on history themselves. We encourage children to conduct their own research and unearth stories long lost, supported by verified facts and accompanied by an eager sens ..read more