It's summertime here in the Philippines and we all know what that means, right? More time for kids to be kids! (Though generally, if you're a homeschooling family like we are, kids really have more free time. 😉 ) Parents are usually on the lookout for great summer activities for kids so I am very … Continue reading 10 Fantastic Summer Activities You Should Make Your Kid Try
40 Ways to a Meaningful Lent
*This post was originally written in 2017 so I have tried to update the links that need updating, since my self-hosted blog is still down and I have no idea how to fix it! 😦 I pray you'll find this post helpful just the same! Lent is upon us so I thought I would try to … Continue reading 40 Ways to a Meaningful Lent
How a “Yes Space” Can Bless Your Family
I have a confession to make: I have been a mom for over 10 years but I had never heard of a "yes space" until my friends from The Learning Basket and The Parenting Emporium (TPE) mentioned it during one of our conversations a few weeks ago. We were looking at one of the latest items included in … Continue reading How a “Yes Space” Can Bless Your Family
Lessons on Love from the Kwentong Jollibee Valentine Series
I haven't been on social media as often as I usually am (don't ask me how often that is, please! 😛 ) so when I did open my Facebook account earlier I was intrigued by not a few posts I saw about Jollibee's latest video series with the hashtag #KwentongJollibeeValentineSeries. Most of the posts were … Continue reading Lessons on Love from the Kwentong Jollibee Valentine Series
7 Ways to Celebrate the Month of the Holy Family
February is dedicated to the Holy Family, and since we consider our faith as part of our "riches" here on Truly Rich and Blessed, we thought we would share some ideas for celebrating it: 1. Learn more about the Month of the Holy Family. As usual, our go-to site for #LiturgicalLiving ideas is Catholic Culture -- … Continue reading 7 Ways to Celebrate the Month of the Holy Family
On President Duterte and the Catholic Church: A Call to Prayer
I originally had a different topic in mind for this post -- mostly about what has been going on with our family the past week and God's faithfulness all throughout -- but when I saw numerous posts about President Duterte calling the Catholic Church "full of s**t" I couldn't help writing this. This is not meant to … Continue reading On President Duterte and the Catholic Church: A Call to Prayer
How to Celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus
In the Catholic Church, the month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. It is a time for us to be reminded of the power of Jesus' name, and to celebrate being called to be God's children. If you are looking for ways to celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus this month (and … Continue reading How to Celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus
Why We Don’t Need to Make New Year’s Resolutions
We're only days into the New Year but so much has already happened in our little corner of the world. Mostly what people would consider "bad" things -- kids getting sick one after another, with the baby being the sickest of all! 😦 Praise God for His healing and the prayers of people all over … Continue reading Why We Don’t Need to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Christmas In Our Hearts (Plus Ideas for Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas)
The Christmas season has officially begun and, as of this writing, we are celebrating the Fourth Day of Christmas. Most of our family's Christmas presents have been unwrapped, though we're saving some for the Feast of the Epiphany (so the kids can receive gifts just like Jesus did!). Now, I'm going to be completely honest and … Continue reading Christmas In Our Hearts (Plus Ideas for Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas)
3 Ways to Make Meaningful Memories This Christmas Season
The Christmas season is about to begin, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is excited about it. Yes, Christmas is a very special time indeed, mainly because of the One who is the main Reason for the season: the Birthday Celebrant Himself, Jesus Christ. Christmas is also special because we have more … Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Meaningful Memories This Christmas Season
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