A Momma's Life

It's the start of the ber-months tomorrow.  Before we know it, it's Christmas time.  And it means gift-giving season is here again.  What is your gift-giving style? Some people prefer giving practical gifts as they also prefer receiving such.  Even kids have their wish list or preferred items.  My nephew Jaden loves receiving toys.  I think it was two years ago, I bought a graduation gift for him that he was not thrilled about.  I got him a long sleeves polo so he could wear it on his graduation ceremony.  That's what my sister, his mom, advised, too.  She said he had too many toys, and at least she would not have to shop for his graduation outfit anymore.  When I gave the gift to Jaden, he did not throw a second look at it.  Seen zoned! No reaction.  Hahaha! But that was fine with me because at least I was able to help my sister save some bucks.  And also, I already spoiled my nephew with toys when he was younger. The ...

What comes to mind when you think of Freelancing?  Do you see it as merely a sideline job or as what we Filipinos informally call ‘Raket’?  By common definition, Freelancing is when you are self-employed, by offering your skills and services to clients or businesses, without necessarily being bounded to a single employer or a long-term contract. If you haven’t dipped your toes in Freelancing, then perhaps now is the time to consider. Did you know that according to Upwork, a leading global online jobs platform, the Philippines is the third highest - earning country in the world when it comes to freelancing? In fact, more than 1.4 million Filipinos are registered in the platform alone! With the sheer power of that number, it only attests to an overwhelming number of individuals who have found their fulfillment and achieved their #Lifegoals in Freelancing. This is not to ignore that like any other profession or job, Freelancing does have its own unique struggles, but if you’r...

It can be quite a challenge to take great care of your skin when you’re a Filipina on the go. Up to 98% of us are exposed to and are affected by the city’s harmful elements and heavy pollution on a daily basis. Whether you’re on your way to work or running around the city for errands, you’re constantly exposed to dirt, grime, sweat, and sun damage. These irritants can stress out your skin, causing it to look dull and tired. Dust trapped in sweaty pores can cause you to break out and the harsh rays from the sun can cause oxidative damage, which result to your skin losing these protective cells that keep it looking young, fresh, soft, and supple. At the launch of Pure Beauty Urban Shield It is never too early to start thinking of ways to protect your skin. The best way to do so is by using products that can really nourish and protect from the inside out, before the worst damage happens. It is for these reasons that Watsons Philippines is so excited to announce the ...

July 22 was a fun day for The Momma Club because our friends from BDJ (Belle de Jour) invited us to their event BDJ Rendezvous: Bella Mommies.  It's a truly a celebration of motherhood as we listened to empowered moms share their stories, triumphs, and challenges. The hosts- Isha Borromeo and Jasmine Juguilon  My raffle entry Louise Santos, the multi-tasker mom, said that there are difficult people that we will meet along the way.  She advised that we should always take the high road and be the better person.  With regards to time management, she gave some practical advice- write down tasks and prioritize.  She also pointed out that one common challenge of moms nowadays is finding a reliable yaya.   Based on her experience, she recommends that during recruitment, be kind and be straightforward.  It would also be smart to ask for referrals.  Being "yayaless" can be really challenging and it would not hurt to ask help from  our ...

I’m a sucker for love stories, both happy and sad. I love listening to a friend talk about a new found love. On the other hand, I cry with a friend who’s bleeding in love. Love is such a popular subject because all of us can relate to it. Who has not experienced its joys and pains? Even the famous hits are all about love. Those who have not loved have not lived. To quote my favorite author, "And those who have never been wounded in love will never be able to say: “I have lived”. Because they haven’t." One day, I could not help but chat (with) an old classmate. I have not spoken to her in ages. It's only through Facebook that I get updates from her (oh, don't we just love Facebook). When I saw that she was online, I just had to tell her that I was so happy that she met someone. Prior to that convo, I saw her posts about her new boyfriend and it was perfectly clear that she was on cloud nine. She and her boyfriend looked very happy in their pictures tog...

Last July 15, I, together with other Momma Club moms were invited to a Mom's Day Out by Sun Life Financial Philippines held in I'M Hotel, Makati.  We were very happy to participate as it was aligned with our Momma Time events- spa parties which aim to help moms de-stress and have their me-time with other mommy friends.  We commend Sun Life for organizing this event, and for putting importance to the moms' well-being. They played a short film which they call #SunShorts- it made me tear up even though I already watched it before.  I hope nobody noticed me crying.  Sniff. Unbreakable bonds make life brighter Family Life specialist Ms. Michele Alignay gave a talk on Balanced Motherhood.  The moms were all ears to Michelle as she discussed how self-care is important for us moms.  Self-care allows us to pause; it is the route for us to re-balance life and motherhood.  Self-care is about refreshing and recharging ourselves so we can take better ...