When Tim was around 3 years old, we started discerning actively about enrolling him in a preschool or homeschooling him. At the time, one thing I knew for sure was that if we were to enroll him in a school, it would have to be a progressive one, with solid Christ-centered values. I only knew of one … Continue reading Child’s SPACE: A Christ-Centered Progressive School
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Support for Homeschoolers AND Non-Homeschoolers: The Learning Library’s Summer Programs
Two years ago, I was able to attend an event organized by The Learning Basket and The Learning Library. It was about how to make reading an effective and lasting habit. I was also able to visit their Katipunan branch and was quite impressed with their collection of books. The kids enjoyed browsing through the … Continue reading Support for Homeschoolers AND Non-Homeschoolers: The Learning Library’s Summer Programs
Called to Make It Blissful
The first month of the year seems to have whizzed by, don't you think? So many things have happened to me personally and also in my life as a work-at-home mom. It's been a roller coaster ride of a month actually, with many blessings but also many trials — family members getting sick are just … Continue reading Called to Make It Blissful
Freebie Fridays: Download the Free ebook: Secrets of a Successful Homeschool Mom
I have been a faithful reader of Simple Homeschool for a few years now. I always find the posts there encouraging and oh-so-timely. A few of my favorites are Stepping Outside the Grade-Level Box, Help! My 5-year-old won't "do" school, The truth about preschool, and of course the "A Homeschool Day in the Life" series. It always … Continue reading Freebie Fridays: Download the Free ebook: Secrets of a Successful Homeschool Mom
The Importance of Breastfeeding In Emergencies (+ Win a Copy of the Book, “Breastfeeding: A Journey Worth Taking”)
If you’re a regular reader of my blog or see my Facebook posts and tweets, you probably already know that I am pro-breastfeeding. I don’t know if I can call myself a true “advocate” because I think I do a lot less to “advance the cause” of breastfeeding, compared to what other breastfeeding advocates I … Continue reading The Importance of Breastfeeding In Emergencies (+ Win a Copy of the Book, “Breastfeeding: A Journey Worth Taking”)
L.A.T.C.H. Launches “Snuggle Wuggle Wee,” the First Filipino-Authored Breastfeeding Book for Children
Such exciting news! 🙂 My friends and fellow breastfeeding moms Buding Aquino-Dee, Justine Tajonera and Jenny Ong of L.A.T.C.H. (Lactation, Attachment, Training, Counseling, Help) have come up with a children's book about breastfeeding! Titled Snuggle Wuggle Wee, it is a book that, according to Justine's Facebook post, is "about a little girl who's about to become an ate (older … Continue reading L.A.T.C.H. Launches “Snuggle Wuggle Wee,” the First Filipino-Authored Breastfeeding Book for Children
You Can Homeschool: Join Us on November 16! (Plus a Giveaway!)
*Note: The giveaway is closed and a winner has been chosen. Thank you! Ever since we started homeschooling (well, more appropriately, realized that what we were doing was actually already homeschooling), I have been trying to encourage other people to at least explore the concept of teaching their kids at home. I even set up a … Continue reading You Can Homeschool: Join Us on November 16! (Plus a Giveaway!)
Freebie Fridays: Homeschooling Resources for the Frugal Family — Subscribe to Free Homeschool Deals.com!
I am what most people would call stingy or kuripot in the vernacular. However, I would prefer the term frugal. I have my parents — especially my dad — to thank for my "frugal streak." My husband and I are neither rich nor poor; we have enough. We have what we need and are content with it — … Continue reading Freebie Fridays: Homeschooling Resources for the Frugal Family — Subscribe to Free Homeschool Deals.com!
Truly Rich Recommendations {Events}: Ready to Be Rich Family Finances Workshop
Some of you may know that one of the reasons this blog is called "Truly Rich Mom" is because I was inspired by Kuya/Bro. Bo Sanchez's book, 8 Secrets of the Truly Rich. Prior to choosing this name, I had blogs of different names both on WordPress and Blogger. Around the same time I was thinking of a … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations {Events}: Ready to Be Rich Family Finances Workshop
Who You Are: A Message to All Women (and Men, Too)
A few days ago, I saw a video on Facebook that really inspired me. I told myself that I would look for it on YouTube later on so I could share it here. Last night, I kept trying to look for it but I couldn't find it. Then, just this afternoon, by God's grace, my … Continue reading Who You Are: A Message to All Women (and Men, Too)
Truly Rich and Blessed 