This Lent and Holy Week was extra special for me because I was privileged to share a bit about how we practice "Liturgical Living" with a few of our former co-missionaries who are exploring homeschooling. I remember when our family was just starting our homeschool journey. I found many valuable resources online and discovered the beauty of … Continue reading On Liturgical Living: Some Resources for Catholic Filipino Families
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This Is Why You Should Attend the Shine Forth Holy Week Retreat
Looking back to my younger years as a "nominal" Catholic growing up in a predominantly non-Christian country, I realize that I took my faith for granted for a very long time. I did not really have a personal relationship with God, and said my prayers because I was expected to; because it was our "obligation." … Continue reading This Is Why You Should Attend the Shine Forth Holy Week Retreat
3 Suprising Ways Virgin Coconut Oil Can Bless Your Family
You might find the title of this post funny or a bit weird but I really meant to word it that way. Because the truth is using virgin coconut oil has really blessed our family in different ways. And since we believe that being "Truly Rich and Blessed" is all about "GROWING OUR FAITH, LOVING OUR … Continue reading 3 Suprising Ways Virgin Coconut Oil Can Bless Your Family
10 Fantastic Summer Activities You Should Make Your Kid Try
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
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
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
How a Comfy Feeding Philosophy Can Help Your Child Eat Better
Some time ago, I was privileged to be invited to the "Feel Comfy, Feed Comfy" event of Huggies Philippines. They introduced their #ComfyFeedingPhilosophy to us moms who were present at the event, and I would like to share what I learned with you, the members of the Truly Rich and Blessed community. First things first … Continue reading How a Comfy Feeding Philosophy Can Help Your Child Eat Better
Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write
When I was a child, I would write regularly in my diary. I wrote about each day's events, about the TV shows I watched, about my adventures with friends, and even wrote my own stories. I loved my English classes at school because they gave me the opportunity to write. When I was a teenager, … Continue reading Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write
Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing
When I was a kid, I loved to read books and learned to write my own stories. I actually wanted to take up writing as a university/college course, but my parents wanted me to pursue a pre-Med degree (BS in Physical Therapy, which was quite popular at the time). So I thought my dreams of … Continue reading Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing
The Learning Library: Making Filipino Lessons for Kids Fun and Enjoyable
Here at Truly Rich and Blessed (and even before, when this space was still called "Truly Rich Mom"), I sometimes make what I call "true confessions." It is not my intention for people to think that I live a "perfect life" nor that I can "do it all." Because I don't and I can't. Thus, my … Continue reading The Learning Library: Making Filipino Lessons for Kids Fun and Enjoyable
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