How I got my baby to sleep through the night by the 2nd month
February 13, 2021As a first-time mom, I did not know any better. I was juggling a lot of things and in a constant state of emotional stress. I was desperate to find a better way. This method helped change our lives and taught our baby to sleep better!
My Water Birth Story
I am thrilled to finally share OUR water birth story. Seven out of my nine months of my pregnancy has been spent in lockdown during the COVID community quarantine, but despite that I am truly grateful for the time to…
Why I chose to do water birth during a pandemic
Water birth during a pandemic? Let me tell you about my personal journey in the eventful year of 2020. It all began when we found out we were expecting our firstborn. After reading up on pregnancy facts, gentle birth, hypnobirthing,…
Honeymoon Highlight #2: Machu Picchu (Day 2/2)
A lifetime of waiting for this visit to one of the wonders of the world, of course we wouldn’t pass up on the opportunity to do more and immerse ourselves in what the place has to offer! What better way…
Honeymoon Highlight #1: Machu Picchu (Day 1/2)
It’s been almost a year since my husband and I went on our honeymoon adventure to the other side of the world. Boy, are we thankful that we were given that opportunity to take a month-long vacation and experience South…
Leap Year Retreat: Yin and Yang Weekend in Dumaguete
The leap year retreat was indeed a heart-opening and grounding weekend getaway. I feel grateful to have given myself a chance to indulge in a peaceful private yoga retreat. Best of all, I got to spend it with 9 amazing…
Beauty Skincare Review: Anti-aging serum: Dear,Klairs midnight blue youth drop or Kiehl’s midnight recovery concentrate?
If you’ve read my other skincare review (link here), you’ll have an idea how sensitive my skin is as well as the evening regimen I follow. This writeup focuses on the serum part, anti-aging ones, to be exact. After all,…
New Neighborhood Find: Hapag MNL in Katipunan
My husband and I celebrated my 28th birthday at Hapag MNL, a newly opened creative Filipino dining concept owned by a group of young chefs. And thanks to Eatigo, we got to enjoy a 30% discount for our dinner reservation…
Travel Tips for the Ultimate Peru Explorer
We spent 14 days traveling around Peru to immerse ourselves in the local culture, extraordinary landscape, and mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine. Here are 10 tops I'm sharing with you from our recent experience.
Boracay v2.0
Boracay — what used to be a pristine white sand island with clear blue waters, and probably the most popular tourist destination in the Philippines — shut down for 6 months! Due to the number of people flocking to the…
MUST-KNOW: Getting Married at San Sebastian Basilica (What to Expect and How to Prepare)
My fiancé and I attended the Pre-cana Seminar at San Sebastian Church in August 2018 and got married in December. For those of you who are not familiar, ‘pre-cana’ is a preparation session (or an orientation) for couples preparing to…
Bali Prenup Photoshoot – Aug 2018
We had such a great time with our glam team! It was a fine cool day in August 23, 2018 when we had our scheduled prenup photoshoot in Bali. Lucky for us the weather was perfect! No sweat the entire…
Day Trip to Nusa Penida
Private tour groups are becoming popular on Instagram, especially for Bali. @nusapenidatrip was one of them which I got to contact via Whatsapp. Comparing 3 different tour packages, they seemed to offer the best value for money and was the…
Escape to Bali 2018: 5-Day Travel Guide
We flew Air Asia on our recent Bali trip — the main intention of which was to have our prenup photoshoot, and explore the other islands of Bali. Bali is easily our (Klentz and I) favorite vacation place. It has…
Application for Marriage License – Quezon City Hall
In the Philippines, a marriage license is required for couples who are planning to get married regardless of religion and nationality – be it Christian or Catholic, Filipino or foreign. I am Protestant and my fiancé is Catholic, and we…
Getting Around Bali – Transportation Alternatives to Taxi and Uber
Bali is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Known for its rice paddies, big waves, yoga retreats, amazing beaches, and rich culture, there is no doubt it is a nomad’s paradise because of the wide variety of…
Our Mecha Uma Tasting Experience
July 30, 2018 — We celebrated my 27th birthday! MECHA UMA G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center,25th Street, between 5th and 6th AvenueBonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines(beside Starbucks Coffee)Telephone: +632 964 9605Mobile: +63 917 855 7230 Open for…
Recipe: Homemade Fresh Avocado Salsa (Guacamole)
This recipe has been a summer staple at home since I started making it in 2008 for a PE requirement in UP Diliman. Every summer (during avocado season), I buy lots of avocado to make bowls of this savory, healthy…
Siargao – Tours and Transportation Guide
GOING AROUND SIARGAO (As of July 2018) Tours There are a lot of operators offering island hopping tours and guides to explore Siargao and nearby islands. Always ask questions and trust your gut. If you’re not satisfied with the service…
Review: Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder
Japan’s Enzyme Clear Powder: Is it effective? Osaka, Japan. Traveling always makes me feel giddy and ecstatic. I recall my first time in Japan was quite surreal. Apart from all the food I wanted to stuff inside my belly, I…
Father’s Day Special
My family started our Father’s Day celebration early this year. A month ago we planned to use my dad’s City of Dreams gift certificate for a 3D2N staycation at Nüwa Hotel (previously known as Crowne Hotel). June 15-17 weekend was…
Beauty Haul Korean Skincare Review: Missha Time Revolution Essence and Klairs Supple Preparation Toner
I used to be skeptical about skincare regimes because I thought good skin is only an outcome of sleep, water, and whatever meds my dermatologist prescribed. That’s it. Only recently did I have the courage to splurge a little and…
Off to Siargao – Complete Travel Guide (6D5N)
Siargao has long been known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. Now, it is quickly gaining popularity from all the Instagram-worthy destinations, virgin beaches and teal blue waters, and feature articles. It’s been on everyone’s bucket list and I…
Pregnancy ECQ Journal — Third Trimester (WK 29-40)
Week 29: June 14- June 20 Decorated nursery room Infant and Toddler Massage webinar by Mommy Mundo (c/o Rome Kanapi) Repotted philodendron selloum in soil (after 2 months of reviving it in water) Plant shopping! Met up with Trixie and…
Protected: Pregnancy ECQ Journal (Weeks 20-28)
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Home shopping for your new place – Splurge or save?
Not sure where to start? Which shops to visit to get more bang for your buck? Well, I’ve had my own personal dilemma of going through that last year, the year I got married and moved to our new house.…
