There are so many misconceptions about stay-at-home-moms (SAHMs). My mom stayed at home throughout our growing up years. She had periods of employment but she defaults back to the home. But I never heard anyone speak down on her because she stayed at home with us. I became a SAHM when our first child was […] Read more…
The primary purpose of setting boundaries is to create healthy and nurturing relationships and maintain a positive view of self without being too self-absorbed. Didn’t you notice a surge of online meetings because of the pandemic? Since we cannot meet face-to-face, we gather in whatever platform that is suitable for us. These meetings vary from […] Read more…
The growing number of confirmed cases of CoVID19 in the entire world increases our anxiety level. We cannot help but wonder when will this end. As followers of Christ, we are not exempt from having panic attacks. Fear has a paralyzing effect and giving in to panic can weaken us. Let us counter that anxiety […] Read more…
Create space for your soul to breathe. – Emily P. Freeman On Thursday night, I finished reading all 246 pages of Emily P Freeman’s book, The Next Right Thing. No, this is not a book review. Although I might do one too. But Emily’s words taught me to create space for my soul to breathe. […] Read more…
I feared turning 40 because it meant getting old. But today, I don’t feel old at all unless I am talking with our teenagers. I am in a new season of life with a new energy to pursue things with purpose and deep intentions. God is writing a fresh chapter with setbacks and aha moments. The […] Read more…
When was the last time you watched God work in your life? My husband fell ill on my birthday. I didn’t think much of it because I am used to him being lethargic on weekends when he had a stressful week at work. But when his fever progressed and his headaches persisted, we decided to […] Read more…
Journal writing marked my teenage years. My journal became a silent supporter and confidante. It never questioned my words nor my thoughts. Journal writing did a lot to my young soul. In college, I put this practice on hold because I was busy in school. When I committed my life to Christ many years later, […] Read more…
Moms are the first to wake up in the morning and the last to sleep at night. Sadly, we have developed sleeping habits that prevent us from getting quality sleep. We are always on our toes. Motherhood has overtaken over everything in our lives, even our sleep. I had sleepless nights lately. The slightest noise […] Read more…
As a small business owner, I know how important it to keep the business afloat. Creative products and innovative ideas are necessary, but without support, the small business may be difficult to maintain. Let me share with you five reasons why you should support small businesses. First, the stats According to the The Philippine Statistics […] Read more…
On Father’s Day, my husband decided to visit his mom who lives in Quezon City. He is not a spontaneous kind of guy, so this suggestion was a welcome surprise. Since it was his day, we were all on board. I lived my whole life in the South of the Metro but I have a […] Read more…