Category: Homemaking

  • Structure vs Culture

    Ever since we moved into this house we are now living in, I’ve been trying to get the family back to a predictable, more structured routine. For the past few months, this has been my goal: Structure. Have a structure for homeschooling. Have a structure for housekeeping. Have a structure for scheduling. Have a structure […]

  • Health Check: Are You Suffering from Iron-Deficiency?

    As moms, it is almost second-nature for us to look after the health and well-being of the members of our family. I am hoping this is not true for you, but I find that a lot of the moms I talk to (myself included) tend to put their own well-being last on the list. A […]

  • Ten Tips for Sensitive Skin

    I never considered my skin to be sensitive. I never had to be particular about brands of makeup and skincare products. Not until after I gave birth, that is. I don’t know if it’s hormonal, or if it’s because I’m getting older (I sure hope it’s the former!). For some reason, I am now prone […]

  • Developing Healthy Eating Habits

    With the desire to help make feeding a pleasant experience for moms and their babies alike, Philips Avent continues to improve their products by partnering with those who understand a mother and child’s needs best— mommies and their children, of course! Last week, Philips Avent held a very informative session for its Trusted Moms. I […]

  • Corelle’s Newest Baby

    Hello mom-friends! 🙂 Take a look at Corelle’s newest collection coming out this month! 🙂 Gaaah!!! So cute!! 🙂 I grew up using Corelle, and I really am a believer of their products! I have not yet tried any brand that equals their quality. In fact, I went to visit my sister-in-law a few weeks back […]

  • The Pursuit of Happiness

    Here’s a story for you today: A fisherman lying on the bank of a river was having a great time. He would cast his line into the gently moving water, and every now and then he caught some fish . He had his lunch and drink by his side as he sat in the shade […]

  • Why Your Family Should Start Having Brown Rice

    What type of rice does your family eat? If you’re like me and so many of my friends, you’ve probably tried buying brown rice for your family—only to end up being the only one in the family eating it (well, you and your husband at least). Your kids probably prefer the softer texture and the […]

  • What’s Your First?

    I have a dilemma. I want— really, really want — to be able to just write and post blogs everyday. I also wish I could tell you that I just can’t, but the truth is, I actually can. If I just rearranged my time, I’m pretty sure I can squeeze in more time to write. […]

  • Blanca de China Lifestyle Spa

    Who knew that somewhere in San Juan, one would find a nice lifestyle spa that would serve to de-stress us moms?? Blanca de China is the recently-opened place-to-be for our regular dose of relaxation. I say this because one look at its interiors– with its all-white chinoiserie– and you are off to another land…. A […]

  • Babies to Toddlers Giveaway

    Do you have also have one of those moments wherein you find yourself in a mommy-and-child situation that gives you a really genius idea? You know, those ideas that you’re almost CERTAIN every other mom would find really, really genius?? I’m sure you have lots of those, don’t you? And every time you are faced with […]