Before I get into something unfamiliar, I always do my research and read extensively on the subject so I can make informed choices. Whether it is a new restaurant on the block to something more complicated like going through an IVF procedure which we did to have a baby but was unsuccessful, I get my… Continue reading My August Reading List
Why I Babywear
Aside from a myriad of benefits that babywearing brings, the main reason why I started babywearing Riri when she turned 3 months is because I wanted to be hands-on yet hands-free. I wanted to keep her close while I go about doing things. During hospital check-ups, I wear her all the time as it is… Continue reading Why I Babywear
Happy 52nd National Day, Singapore!
I can't help but look back on all those years where I discovered so much of the world and of myself. In 2007, I followed my heart and quit my then managerial position in Thomson Reuters in Makati to try my luck in Singapore. I know it was a gamble but there are times in… Continue reading Happy 52nd National Day, Singapore!
On clogged ducts and nipple confusion
Three months post partum, I had a breastfeeding lactation consultant come visit me at home to check on me and Riri if she's properly-latching. Through a breast massage, she was able to clear the blocked milk ducts which were a result of my pumping. Within minutes, milk were oozing out out from new nipple pores.… Continue reading On clogged ducts and nipple confusion
Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub – a tub and a floater in 1
Riri has already outgrown this Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub which has been a lifesaver for us whenever we go on out-of-town trips - this doubles as a floater and a bath tub. You've heard it right, a bath tub! I know a lot of mommas can relate that we tend to go overboard… Continue reading Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub – a tub and a floater in 1
On Attachment Parenting
People who have seen how Riri is to me when we're out would probably say how clingy this baby is that she doesn't want anyone else but me which made me think how on earth did she end up like this. Is there something wrong on how I've been raising her or if there is… Continue reading On Attachment Parenting
Camille Prats-Yambao: On how difficult her second pregnancy is and how her partnership with Sanosan PH helped her cope with the physical changes brought about by pregnancy
At 7 months into pregnancy, celebrity mom and talk-show host Camille Prats seems unstoppable as she is still busy with her showbiz commitments, projects and endorsements - her latest one is with Sanosan PH as the new celebrity endorser where she shares that her secret to having a healthy skin while pregnant is by using… Continue reading Camille Prats-Yambao: On how difficult her second pregnancy is and how her partnership with Sanosan PH helped her cope with the physical changes brought about by pregnancy
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Looking back, I realized that I am where I am now in my career because of my education. It has opened doors for me to land a good-paying job fresh out of the university, acquired a master's degree from my own earnings, inch my way up the corporate ladder and be promoted. When the opportunity… Continue reading The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Meal Planning and Budgeting, a Project Domestication by the Millennial Moms PH
Do you usually give in to eating out, having take-out food or having food delivered because you're either pressed for time or no longer have the energy to whip up a meal for the family? By planning meals ahead of time, you can avoid resorting to these options which are not only costly but may… Continue reading Meal Planning and Budgeting, a Project Domestication by the Millennial Moms PH
Great Moms In The Making, a Symposium for Moms-to-be by Fisher-Price and Baby Company
Do you still remember the toys you played with as a child? There were wooden blocks, shape sorters, Lego bricks, telephone, xylophone, and the list goes on. While these toys have provided you the much-needed enjoyment at that time, it is also highly likely that playing with them have contributed to your development. The development… Continue reading Great Moms In The Making, a Symposium for Moms-to-be by Fisher-Price and Baby Company
