Our first stop on our Bicol family adventure was the Cagsawa Ruins in Daraga, Albay. We took the Peñafrancia Regular Skybus from Cubao for Php 1,800 per head, which was en route to Legazpi. Since the stop for the ruins was right along the way, we asked the driver to drop us off there instead of waiting until we reached the bus terminal. The ruins were just a short distance away, and under different circumstances, we could have easily walked. But with our backpacks in tow—each of us carrying our own clothes and essentials—we opted for a quick tricycle ride for convenience. We left Cubao just pa ..read more

Deciding to spend the holidays in Bicol was a bit last-minute. Financially, staying home made more sense, but the boys had been looking forward to a trip—something we usually do when we’re all on break together. Plus, Jay and I wanted uninterrupted time with them. I initially wanted to revisit Baguio or Sagada, but Jay was keen on exploring new places with the kids while we still can. We usually join budget group tours (I still hold on to our Ilocos trip experience, haha!), but after our last Sagada tour service being a bit of a let down (the service, not Sagada, just to be clear!), Jay insist ..read more

We adopted a 3.5 month old kitten from Ampon Alaga! I’d been following their page for a while and had always thought I might adopt one of their rescues. But I wanted to be 100% sure we were ready for the responsibility of having a pet so we waited until we knew we could fully commit. To be honest I thought we were going to get a dog. Jay and I had always talked about getting two dogs once we moved into the new house. I even imagined one of them curling up in one of the kids rooms—probably Judah’s since dogs seem to gravitate towards him. But if I’m being real I’ve always been fonder of cats. G ..read more

I’ve been meaning to write about this inspiring young man we met a few months back, 22-year old Anthony Abueva. It was actually my husband, Jay, who first met and talked to him when he went looking for buco vendors to buy the juice from on a regular basis. You see, I had mild case of UTI and not being a natural water drinker (I’m one of those who need water ice cold just to be able to drink it!), I felt that buco was the next best thing. Anyway, they got into talking and we learned a little bit about this young businessman. In the Philippines, when you think about vendors, you normally think a ..read more

I don’t know if you’ve noticed but I’ve resumed joining events nowadays. Some fellow mom bloggers have, for sure! I’ve really been gone from the scene for years, but lately, I’ve been feeling the need to build me some sort of “life” beyond the four walls of our beautiful home. I miss my blog and being able to meet new people and have fun doing other things — so when schedule permits, I’ve been saying yes, or in the case of The Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts’ Festive Filipino Dishes Workshop, I signed up under Mommy Bloggers Philippines. Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center actually held a series of c ..read more

I first heard about Silver Lining, the Musical when it debuted in October last year. Unfortunately, I missed it due to the limited two-weekend run and my packed schedule. Luckily, I got a second chance to experience the gala show last November 10 at the RCBC Theater in Makati. Silver Lining Redux is a heartfelt, nostalgic journey through friendship, generational divides, and the significant events in our history that bring us back together, working toward a brighter future—for both our families and our nation.   Like most musicals I’m seeing for the first time, I was excited to hear the m ..read more

Moving a bed is often one of the most challenging tasks when relocating. Beds are large, awkwardly shaped, and can be quite heavy, especially if you’re dealing with a larger size or a bed frame that needs disassembling. Whether you’re moving across town or shipping your bed to a new location, following the right steps will help ensure that it arrives safely and without damage. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to ship your bed securely. 1. Disassemble the Bed Frame The first step in safely shipping your bed is to take apart the bed frame. Disassembling your bed reduces the risk of damage to ..read more

I attended Watson’s “As a Matter of Vaxx” event at the RCBC Theater last 17th of October. The event featured medical practitioners advocating for vaccines, such as popular content creator, Dr. Kilimanjaro Tiwaqueno or more commonly known as Dr. Kilimanguru, Dr. Nicole Anne Buenavista (Board of Trustee of the Philippine Digital Medicine Society), Dr. Gilinezabel De La Fuente (Community Pediatrics Society of the Philippines), Dr. Cristina Alberto (Board Member of the Philippine Vaccination Foundation) and Dr. Minette Claire Rosario (Chair of the Adult Immunization Committee, 2019 – 2023). The di ..read more

The special effects were magnificent! I know I talked about how fascinating the effects were in REP for Young Theater’s audiences previous production of Snow White, but they take it to a whole different level in Jepoy & the Magic Circle. It’s my favorite element of it all! You should come and see what I mean. The portal that opens for Jepoy and his pet, Galis, to enter the plane where he gets to interact with all the magical forest and mythical creatures, was absolutely fantastic.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Repertory Philippines (@repertoryphilippines) And t ..read more

Whenever I talk about our unschooling setup, I usually talk about our eldest son, Pablo. He’s become like our poster kid in homeschooling since he’s the one who’s gone through most of the process. But today, the spotlight’s on our 13 year old Judah. When Judah was just starting out in homeschooling, I already felt that he was the most challenging one because of his kinesthetic nature. He was the toddler who would dare to poke his finger into electric sockets, climb our fences and bookshelves, crawl under a greasy car and go back into the house with soot all over his hair down to his toe nails ..read more