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Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
As you all know I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter, Zoe from birth til now at 3 years and 4 months. I am an advocate of extended breastfeeding because I am well aware of the stigma attached to the mothers who breastfeed toddlers and I want to raise awareness of the benefits of extended breastfeeding. I know the pain when everyone around you kept on telling you to stop breastfeeding. So today, let me tell you some of the benefits of breastfeeding. Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding 1. Moms who extended breastfeeding are less likely to have breast cancer. Research has shown that breastfeeding past one year can reduce a woman’s risk…
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International Babywearing Week 2018
I’m so honored to become a part of IBW 2018 with Tagaytay Moms. Especially because it’s for a cause. βBabywearing hasβ A Photo Exhibit: A Reality Exhibit of Empowered Moms thriving daily while carrying their babies close and A Benefit Babywearing Fashion Show and Raffle for Moana and Nathan. Raffle for a cause is still ongoing.Β Β Click here. The Beneficiaries Who is Moana?Β Kathaliah Oceana, dearly known as Baby Moana is the fifth daughter of Michael and Kathleen Delator. She was born with multiple congenital anomalies including malformation in her heart, kidneys, Persistent cloaca and an Imperforate anus. Her case is 1 out of 25,000 live births. Who is Nathan? Nathaniel…
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2018 List of Trick or Treat Events Around The Metro
This is it! October is the month when we dress up our kids for Trick or Treat. So to help you plan ahead, here are some of the Trick or treat events around the metro! If you’re going to the south I have a list for you too . Click here! MAKATI The A.Venue Hotel When: October 27, 2018 Dress up as Madonna; Elvis or Ariana and march to The A.Venue Hotel’s hall of fame as we get together for a Hollywood inspired day of fun, games and excitement. Click for more details. Power Plant Mall When: October 28, 2018 Grab your gitaras and join in the fun as we celebrate DΓa de…
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2018 List of Trick or Treat Events In The South
This is it!Β October is the month when we dress up our kids for Trick or Treat. So to help you plan ahead, here are some of the Trick or treat events here in the South. Because I am a Southie Mom! Part 2: List of Trick or Treat around the Metro.Click here! TAGAYTAY Taal Vista Hotel When: October 27, Saturday, 3-5 PM at Ballroom 1 and 2. An afternoon of non-stop fun with magic show, games, delicious snack buffet, awesome prizes and surprises plus loot bags for kids.Β Take advantage of the early bird rates until Oct. 16 only.Β Click for more details. Escala Tagaytay When: October 27, 2018, Saturday 5PM…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Coldlayers Cafe
1. It serves everything you crave for! Zoe is just 3 years old but she loves food and usually craves for anything so when I heard about Coldlayers, we are so happy that they have everything. From soup, savory meals, milk tea and their snow ice! Β 2. It’s Homey Ambiance If you love instagram, I highly recommend this cafe! It’s interior is so instagrammableΒ and you can take photos all you want while enjoying your food. The staff are all so kind as well! Β 3. The food comes in big servings and it’s affordable. For me, as a mom. The food is really affordable because it comes in big…
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3 Top Reasons Why It’s Time To Switch To Shampoo Bars.
For the last 3 months, I started ditching commercial shampoo and conditioner. Because I realized, it’s about time to switch to sustainable lifestyle. One way to help protect Mother Earth is by reducing our wastes and leaving no trace of our carbon footprints. And I am so happy there are too many local brands offering shampoo bars and have been trying to do their part by having zero packaging for their products as well. Β Why switch to Shampoo Bar? 1. They are package free. One of the main reason why I switch to shampoo bars is becauseΒ Β they are much better for the environment than their bottled counterparts. I almost…
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The Best Synbiotic In A Bottle.
How to feel well? Give your body the care it needs! When I saw this Synbiotic Drink on Instagram, I got really curious. Especially it contains Yacon fruit. What is Yacon? If you’re wondering too, Yacon is a peruvian ground apple. It looks like a potato or kamote. But it taste a juicy apple or pear. Just peel and eat it raw. It is great for your skin, helps in weight loss and high in fiber. Synbiotic Drink with Mango & Yacon The best Synbiotic drink in a bottle. It is packed with live probiotics and prebiotics! What is Prebiotics? Prebiotics is another name for fibre and in particular, fibre…
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Struggling With Embracing Solo Motherhood? Here Are 3 Easy Tips For You.
Being a Solo mother does not have to be a huge challenge. You wonβt always be perfect but your love for your children will always shine. So I get it there are times we struggle with embracing our journey. Β Today, let me share you 3 tips that worked for me to embrace my beautiful journey of solo motherhood. 1. Make Time For Yourself. Make sure to take a little time for yourself every day, whether thatβs a morning coffee, doing your skincare, a long shower or a quick 30 minutes in the salon. Spending time relaxing and nurturing yourself will help you better to function as a single person…
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Looking For The Perfect On The Go Snacks For Your Kids?
Our favorite on the go snack. Zoe loves to have two-three snacks a day. Usually we bake her snacks but when we don’t have time to bake, I’m thankful for snacks readily available in the grocery. I am not that strict when it comes to sugar intake when Zoe turned 3 years old. But I make sugar her sugar intake for the day will not exceed 100 grams. Always Check The Ingredients. I always look at the ingredients list first, to make sure that it contains real, wholesome food ingredients, and that there arenβt artificial colours, flavours, or many additives or preservatives. Get to know Monte. It is a creamy…
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Raising an unplugged kid in this tech-savvy generation.
Not too long ago, children used to play outside all day, playing sports, riding bikes and engaging in creative play that didnβt require expensive gadgets or parental supervision. But unfortunately, today, this is far from the case. Today, itβs not uncommon to see toddlers and preschoolers carrying around an iPad or any gadgets.Β So choosing to raise an unplugged kid in this tech savvy generation is not really that easy but it’s so worth it. Screens put everything on the table so that there is nothing to uncover.Β But when we get out of our childrenβs way and let them be bored they come up with all sorts of exciting things…