My mompreneur friend, Sherrie Siy, has exciting news: Wonderworld Toys is opening their Christmas Kiosk in New Eastwood Mall this September 15! 🙂 I was blessed to have reviewed two Wonderworld items on Smart Parenting a while back, and I tell ya, my kids love their Wonderworld toys! 🙂 You can read my reviews here … Continue reading Special Announcement: Wonderworld Toys Christmas Kiosk Opening on September 15!
Category: I Recommend
On Philstar.com: Practical Pointers about Books for Kids
I'm on Philstar.com this week to share about our experience with books, and to give some tips about how to choose good books for our kids. Admittedly, I didn't know how to do the latter at first, but thanks to homeschooling, I eventually learned to discriminate between good and not-so-good books or "fluff." 🙂 Want … Continue reading On Philstar.com: Practical Pointers about Books for Kids
Freebie Fridays: Raising Pinoy Boys Kindle Edition — FREE for a Limited Time (until July 30) Only! :)
I first heard of Rose Fres Fausto, the mom who authored Raising Pinoy Boys, a few years ago, when my husband and I started learning about how to build a solid financial foundation by attending free financial education seminars. She's one of my "mom pegs," especially since she (and her husband) are raising their boys … Continue reading Freebie Fridays: Raising Pinoy Boys Kindle Edition — FREE for a Limited Time (until July 30) Only! 🙂
Freebie Fridays: Free Homeschool Curricula for First Grade
Yes, I'm back with another Freebie Friday post! I'm squeezing this in before I edit articles for the homeschool newsletter I'm in charge of, teehee! 🙂 I thought I'd round up some free homeschool curricula (for first grade) that's out there, sort of as a reference for myself too. Something like my post about free … Continue reading Freebie Fridays: Free Homeschool Curricula for First Grade
Truly Rich Tips: Help Your Baby Sleep Safely with a Wearable Baby Blanket (Featuring Halo Philippines)
If you're a mom like me, you probably can relate to this scenario when your kids were still babies (especially if you're a first-time mom): It's nighttime. Your baby is finally asleep. You tuck her blanket in and kiss her good night, and say a prayer for her. Then you resign yourself to the fact … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: Help Your Baby Sleep Safely with a Wearable Baby Blanket (Featuring Halo Philippines)
Truly Rich Recommendations: Helpful Resources for Employers of “Kasambahays” (in connection with the Kasambahay Law)
Please forgive me for the term "kasambahays" in this post's title. I know it's not proper Filipino. 🙂 Anyway, just in case you're not Filipino and don't know what kasambahay means, it's the term used to refer to household helpers (loosely translated by yours truly). Many Filipinos hire people to help out with household chores, or to … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations: Helpful Resources for Employers of “Kasambahays” (in connection with the Kasambahay Law)
Freebie Fridays: Free Kindermusik Trial Classes at Capitol Green Street (+ Congratulations, Teacher Suzette!)
We are SO blessed that our kids are Kindermusik scholars under Teacher Suzette Yu-Kho (who is also one of my first-ever and still loyal blog partners, woot woot!). Sadly, the kids had to miss summer classes this year because I was on bed rest, then gave birth, then... well, you guys know what happened to Baby … Continue reading Freebie Fridays: Free Kindermusik Trial Classes at Capitol Green Street (+ Congratulations, Teacher Suzette!)
Life Must Go On: On Being Intentional Parents {Plus a Giveaway by Earth Baby}
I know the title of this post may seem lame to some of you out there... But I don't know what else to say. You all probably already know that we lost my father-in-law very recently. And I realize that this post may seem to be in "bad timing" and all, but, like it says … Continue reading Life Must Go On: On Being Intentional Parents {Plus a Giveaway by Earth Baby}
Truly Rich Recommendations: Books that Teach about True People Power
Last week, we commemorated the anniversary of People Power in the Philippines. I thought it would be a good time to introduce the EDSA revolution and other peaceful movements in other countries to our children through books. I wrote about our book choices on Philstar.com and thought I'd share the post with you guys. Just … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations: Books that Teach about True People Power
Truly Rich Recommendations: Kindermusik with Teacher Suzette and Friends Summer 2013 Programs
Hello, everyone! 🙂 Just a quick announcement on this fine Sunday morning, before hubby and the kids wake up: Kindermusik with Teacher Suzette and Friends, the Kindermusik program where my kids are blessed to be enrolled in, has some great news! 🙂 Teacher Suzette is offering an early bird discount for all her summer programs! (Details … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations: Kindermusik with Teacher Suzette and Friends Summer 2013 Programs