Thank you for being his hero.

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To Ton — Thank you for being Daddy; the father of our son; his best friend. Thanks for waking up early on those days when I can't manage to crawl out of bed, so that our early-riser can have his breakfast on time. You've become the official connoisseur of grilled cheeses, scrambled eggs and berry-granola. Thanks for entertaining him with tickle time and ...continue reading

5 years married, and a weekend getaway.

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The hubby and I decided to celebrate our fifth anniversary with a little out-of-town trip. It was the first time we ever left Vito, as a couple, so we were a bit ambivalent. Thanks my our in-laws (who assured us both that Vito would be fine with them; after all, it was just an overnight trip), we were able to go on our little trip to Tagaytay with peace of ...continue reading

Letting Him Be: Thoughts from a prim and proper mom

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I am not the most messy person on the planet. In fact, I actually dislike messiness. (I'm not called a "dainty mom" for nothing.) I like things to be clean, pretty, and presentable. Come to think of it, I can't imagine how I survived seven years as a teacher of young kids. Sure, I may have taught "non-messy" subjects like History and Language Arts, but messes ...continue reading

Simple Living Tips for Women at Home {Guest Post}

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This is a guest post by Grace Bailey. I truly believe that life can be simple, even though there is no unified opinion on what exactly a simple life might be. The way I see it, a simple life could mean a life with less clutter, both physical and psychological which allows us to pursue the course we've always wanted without being weighed down by unnecessary ...continue reading

5 Ways to Make Your Kids’ Day in 5 Minutes

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This is a guest post by Melinda and Kathy of Mothering from Scratch. A three-day vacation to Disney World?  An all-day shopping trip at the local mall?  A two-hour conversation where we delve into all our kids’ childhood angst? These are the kinds of scenarios we believe will lead to mothering bliss. Over the years, we have learned that what really ...continue reading