3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home

In one of my earlier posts, I wrote about the importance of encouraging kids -- and even adults -- to write. Writing actually comes hand in hand with reading, and literacy is something that is close to my heart as an intentional parent and a homeschooling mom. Sadly though, with today's high-tech gadgets and society's … Continue reading 3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home

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

3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Family’s Finances

I'm not a financial expert but I would like to believe that our family's finances are in a much better "place" now compared to six years ago. You see, when my husband and I were still fulltime lay missionaries we had the wrong beliefs about money. We were not able to save much because our … Continue reading 3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Family’s Finances

The Ultimate Purpose of Wealth (And How The Truly Rich Club Can Bless You and Your Loved Ones.)

Some of you may already know that my husband and I consider Kuya/Bro. Bo Sanchez as one of our "mentors" in life -- for our spiritual life, family life, and even our financial life. His books, 8 Secrets of the Truly Rich, Simplify and Live the Good Life, and Simplify and Create Abundance, are actually the inspiration behind this blog's origins … Continue reading The Ultimate Purpose of Wealth (And How The Truly Rich Club Can Bless You and Your Loved Ones.)

3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams

Are you a parent like me, who wants to do whatever it takes to support my children's dreams and hopes for the future? If your answer is "yes," here are a few tips for doing just that: 1. Tell your child you believe in him or her. Some of us may think this comes naturally … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams

What Does Being “Truly Rich and Blessed” Mean to You?

I'm taking a short break from all the work I need to do to ask you, dear readers, to help me out. All you need to do is answer the question stated in this post's title: "What does being 'truly rich and blessed' mean to you?" Why? Well, I want to know how to serve you … Continue reading What Does Being “Truly Rich and Blessed” Mean to You?

You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours

Earlier this week, I was privileged to give a talk on "Effective Parenting" to a small group of parents who work at a call center. It was the first "corporate" talk I gave after birthing Titus, and -- by God's grace -- I was able to speak while wearing/carrying/breastfeeding him at the same time! During my talk, … Continue reading You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours

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

3 Reasons to Invest in Mutual Funds

When one talks about being "truly rich" one can't help touch on the financial aspect of one's life. After all, the reality is we need money in this world -- not because we are "greedy" but because it is what we use to make transactions, etc. And over the years, one thing I've learned is that money … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Invest in Mutual Funds