How to Help Kids Be Storytellers

“Every child is a storyteller,” or at least has the potential to be one. Thus is the belief of the people behind “The Kids WriteShop*,” an “integrated balanced literacy program” spearheaded by EducAsian Learning, Inc. in cooperation with Ayala Museum’s Filipinas Heritage Library. Ms. Rodita Lemon Salonga, the main mentor for “The Kids WriteShop,” is … Continue reading How to Help Kids Be Storytellers

4 Qualities of a Catholic Progressive Education

Most, if not all, parents know the importance of a good education these days. We go to great lengths to determine what kind of education is the best for our kids, and explore all the options before finally making a choice. For our family, homeschooling is the best choice for us for now. Having said … Continue reading 4 Qualities of a Catholic Progressive Education

It’s Never Too Late: New Year Finance Tips from Experts

Looking for sound finance tips for this new year? Check out these experts' advice.

New Name, New Look, Same Purpose.

So... how do you like the blog's new look, everyone? And, of course, the new name: Truly Rich and Blessed. I hope it resonates with each of you somehow, even if it's just in one tiny, simple way. This change has been in the process for a long time... for over a year, actually... it's something I'd been praying … Continue reading New Name, New Look, Same Purpose.

Truly Rich Tips: How to Feed Your Family If You Earn Minimum Wage in the Philippines

There is no doubt about it — raising a family these days can be challenging (but oh-so-fulfilling!). Besides the emotional and spiritual "nourishment" that our kids need, we also need to nourish their physical bodies too. Now, for a Filipino worker who earns a minimum wage of just P404.00 or roughly $9.00 per day, or around … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Feed Your Family If You Earn Minimum Wage in the Philippines

How to Teach Your Kids the Basics of Money {An Invitation to the Money Smart Kids Workshop}

Ever since Anthony and I attended free financial literacy seminars a few years ago, we've been striving to implement the lessons we learned about managing money. I'll be honest with you — it's very, very challenging! Still, I thank God that we're in better financial shape now compared to before, thanks to His providence shown … Continue reading How to Teach Your Kids the Basics of Money {An Invitation to the Money Smart Kids Workshop}

Maybank Secure Online Shopping: A Safer Shopping Experience

If you’re a work-at-home mom (WAHM) like me, I’m sure you find online shopping to be SUCH a blessing — it’s so much more convenient and easier to look for what you need (and sometimes, what you want, too) on e-commerce sites. Once you’ve found it, you just need to click a few buttons, type … Continue reading Maybank Secure Online Shopping: A Safer Shopping Experience

Truly Rich Tips: Do You Want to Earn More? Give More! {Especially to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts}

Tomorrow, Friday, November 29, it will be three weeks since Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda to us Filipinos) devastated certain parts of the Philippines. It has been three weeks of pain, suffering, loss and so much more for our affected countrymen. But it has also been three weeks of witnessing the beauty of bayanihan, of seeing the resiliency … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: Do You Want to Earn More? Give More! {Especially to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts}

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