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Planning the future in your golden years

December 31, 2021 ·

Planning the future in your golden years

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels The onset of old age is one of the remaining sensitive topics left in contemporary culture. Everyone is aware of it, and everyone understands that it will occur at some point, yet it is still one of those subjects about which no one dares to speak.  Nonetheless, barring a catastrophic event, we will all reach the age of retirement. Unfortunately, this means that burying your head in the sand, pretending it will not happen to you or someone you care about, or even just praying that everything will work out in the end ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Insurance, Kids & Parenting Tagged: preparing for retirement, retirement tips, tips for old age

The different types of foster care available

December 30, 2021 ·

The different types of foster care available

If you are new to foster care, you might assume there are only one or two options for foster parents. That is not the case. There are so many different types of children with various needs, and there are also different types of foster care options. For those planning on becoming a foster parent, you must learn the various types so that you choose the one that suits you and your lifestyle the most. Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Short Term Fostering A short-term foster agreement sees the foster parents taking care of the child for only a short duration. That ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Kids & Parenting Tagged: foster care, foster parent, types of foster care

A mom’s 5 tips to handle family finances effectively

August 27, 2021 ·

Handling one's finances effectively should be put out there as one of life's earnest goals, much like graduating from college. Why so? Because the knowledge and management of our finances has much bearing on our happiness in both the present and future. It will decide whether we sleep on the street or in a comfy home, stay single or married, enjoy life or stay strapped in a jail called çredit card debt. I first had my encounter with personal finance at the age of 18 when I lived away from my mom. The experience of paying the monthly rent on my room and shopping for ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Kids & Parenting, Life & Living, Money & Finance Tagged: debt consolidation, family finances

Kidzania Manila Games 2016 until August 20

August 1, 2016 ·

My youngest daughter Lucia had been to Kidzania Manila before during a field trip. She went there again last July 22 with me accompanying her this time. What can I say: I had a blast being there for the first time. Am amazed there's now a place in Manila that enables our children to role play or give them an idea how it is to work for a living. It's educational and so entertaining at the same time. I highly recommend a visit. At the entrance, we were strapped on with this high-tech bracelet. Parents like me will be 100% confident that we won't lose our kids ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Kids & Parenting, My Manila Tagged: Kidzania, Kidzania Games, Kidzania Manila

Preparing for your kid’s education 10 years ahead

September 8, 2015 ·

As a responsible parent, I've always believed in preparing for the future. Over the years, I've made it a point to set aside a portion of my income for a variety of insurance products that will ensure my children have something to hang on to in case something untimely or unfortunate happens to me. I do know of some people who don't believe in insurance, but am the opposite. Insurance policies aren't just good for preparing for the inevitable (like your mortality). You can get one for health, pension, retirement or purely for investment. I love that even if nothing ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Business, Education & Careers, Kids & Parenting Tagged: education plan, education plans Philippines, Insurance, insurance in the Philippines, Manulife Education Builder

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Sometimes I miss the cuisine of Singapore and Mala Sometimes I miss the cuisine of Singapore and Malaysia. Am glad there are restaurants in the city whenever I get intense #Asianfood cravings. Roti Shop in Rockwell is one of them #notsponsored.

Over the weekend, I convinced my friend Maricel to try the cendol (iced dessert similar to halo-halo) and the #roti paratha with curry sauce. And of course, who doesn't love Hainanese chicken rice and white coffee? 💯💕😋
#hungry #foodgasm #yummy
#chickenrice #cendol #dessert #coffee #cuisine
#travelmemories🌍✈️ If there's a member of #travelmemories🌍✈️ 

If there's a member of my family who stayed the most time indoors during this #lockdown, it's my youngest Lucia. It's good she hasn't complained at all. When talking to her, am glad she only has the nicest recollection of our last trip a year ago in Taiwan. We went ahead with our flight even though there was already fear of the virus then.

My daughter is a picky eater, but I noticed when traveling, she is more adventurous with food. We  always have fun going through our Taiwan photo album and recalling the nice hostel we stayed in, the perfectly crunchy fried chicken and all those #memories. It certainly helps tide me through the sadness of the present
#motherdaughter  #familytravels #instalove  #mybeautifulgirl #photooftheday  #asia
Google reminded me today about the #Taiwan trip wi Google reminded me today about the #Taiwan trip with my darling daughter on Feb. 26, 2020.

I swear I normally don't wear mini skirts (especially at this age 😃). But I guess it's true that people do things they don't usually do.... when #traveling ✈️🏯⛩️ We have to look special for our #ootd

P.S. I get sentimental looking at my #travel photos **sniff
#takemeback #memories
#oldtimes #2020
#chicken adobo, salted egg, tomatoes and fried ric #chicken adobo, salted egg, tomatoes and fried rice out of leftover kimchi sauce...my brunch this #Tuesday 

Simple joys 💕🍅💯
#homecooking #lutongbahay 
#panlasangpinoy #kainpilipinas #pinoyfood 
#brunch #hungry #almusal #foodgrammerph
We all know that we should practice proper hand hy We all know that we should practice proper hand hygiene to avoid getting sick. I have been doing this whenever I go out for errands. Thankfully, I have been healthy and not sick for a single day.  This only means that we really need to make handwashing a part of our lifestyle in the new normal, along with constant disinfection, wearing face masks and face shields and following social distancing protocols in common public areas.

Am glad there is a brand like Green Cross with a complete line of products to keep bacteria and viruses away. I always have #CleanHandsWithGreenCross anywhere I go. It's a good thing they have a handy alcohol and hand sanitizer which I always keep in my bag. And the whole family uses Green Cross Germ-Protection Soap which not only kills 99.9% of germs but also smells so good!
#TheVirusEndsWithUs
#shoppingph #oc #hygiene #handwashing #handsanitizer #stayathomechallenge #cleaningmotivation #momfinds
#life update: two of my kids are now living indepe #life update: two of my kids are now living independently and as a result of a more compact family, we no longer depend on a maid. This is a dedication post to my oldest daughter Dionne for being the rock I can count on. She's taking on more responsibilities these days with nary a complaint. I make sure I treat her once a week like ordering something online or buying her favorite cake. This Sunday found us having a mini-picnic outside eating the Acqua Pazza I cooked (poached fish in wine) and drinking Welch's Sparkling Rose. Not as fancy as fine dining, but it's always the little things that matter 💗💜🍇🍒🍹🥤
#ShareTheSparkle #WelchsPh #familytime #motherdaughter #homecooking #hungry #recipe #Sunday #brunch
The ongoing pandemic has made moms like me more me The ongoing pandemic has made moms like me more meticulous about our family's health and hygiene. Am not the OC type but even a non-OC like me resolved to be careful and take extra precautions 😯😄

Zonrox products can kill the COVID-19 virus that's why I made sure we stocked on their products. I have been using my newest supermarket discovery, Zonrox Multi Clean in disinfecting high-touch surfaces. I love its fresh, long-lasting scent! 💗

Then I have my usuals, Zonrox Bleach Original and Zonrox Colorsafe to make our #laundry super clean and disinfected! These are staple items in my pantry which I can't live without!

We #DisinfectWithZonrox because an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. Let’s remember to always show our MALASAKIT to others because #TheVirusEndsWithUs!
@zonroxphilippines
#momfinds
#shoppingph #bestoftheday
#ChineseNewYear is most felt here in Asia. Happy Y #ChineseNewYear is most felt here in Asia. Happy Year of the Ox to all my family, friends and business contacts 😊㊙️ Sharing this photo of the entrance to Manila's Chinatown. Existing since the 1500s, did you know this is the oldest #Chinatown in the world? It's always a delight to visit because of the #delicious food and bargain shopping finds 🧡 #Binondo #Ongpin #Manila #sinopinas #asia #philippines #culturetrip
My son, my unico hijo, finally graduated from coll My son, my unico hijo, finally graduated from college (he was delayed by a year). You can just imagine how happy and relieved I was. For his birthday today, I slaved away in the kitchen to serve #homemade treats to the son and his friends. The highlight was the Aussie rib eye steak ordered from @sebastiansbutcherbox . I served it in  two ways - with marbled potatoes and over alfredo pasta. I thought I overcooked the meat  but it still turned out amazingly flavorful and tender. It made everyone's day definitely! 🥩♨️💯
#lutongbahay #kainpilipinas #steaklovers #ribeye #meatlover 
#foodphotography #hungry
Moms like me have two main priorities right now: e Moms like me have two main priorities right now: ensuring the health of our family and saving up for the "uncertain" future. Personally,  am always on the lookout for products that bring the most value for money, especially when it comes to grocery shopping. 

It's a good thing I discovered the new Champion by Energen. It's only 8 pesos per 35g pack and is fortified with essential vitamins, iodine, folic acid and calcium. It also has egg, which is a good source of protein.

My youngest Lucia loves its #delicious taste but as an adult, I dig it too because it tastes exactly like #hotchocolate 🍩🍫🥤🧡💯
#ChampionByEnergen #ChampionSaSarap #ChampionSaNutrition #SarapMagingChampion
#yummyph #thirsty #drink
#motherdaughter #bonding
Do you appreciate being in your own country? I do. Do you appreciate being in your own country? I do. I love being in a tropical country where I don't have to work my arse off to pay high taxes. I do work so hard now to earn good money so I can afford state-of-the-art health insurance  and not  depend on a measly state pension.

Call me stupid for staying in good old #Pilipinas 🇵🇭💗However, migrating just to be an "ordinary worker" somewhere else may no longer be applicable in this borderless world. Am not saying NO to moving in the future, but it should be a place where I can fall in love with the culture, has cheap real estate and won't kill me with taxes left and right. Other countries in the #world are simply overrated 🌎✈️

This post is entitled Random Thoughts On A Thursday By An Old Woman 😄😂😂
#adulting #thoughts #thursday
#life #Manila #goodvibesonly #itsmorefuninthephilippines
#puto bumbong and bibingka. Was delighted to eat t #puto bumbong and bibingka. Was delighted to eat these two treats over the weekend. What's your favorite Filipino #kakanin? 🇵🇭🥥🍪😋
#filipinofoodlove #kainpilipinas 
#foodinfluencerph #ricecakes #eatpilipinas #pinoy #asianfood #snacktime
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Caritas Manila’s Segunda Mana is now 15 years

Segunda Mana is Caritas Manila's showcase of donated goods which the public can buy from. Call it ukay-ukay if you may, but the program has been successful since its inception 15 years ago. The organization has lined up plans to open more Segunda ... Continue Reading...

‘ The Last of Us’ now showing on HBO GO

The nine-episode first season of the HBO Original drama series The Last of Us premiere last January 16 on HBO Go. It takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a ... Continue Reading...

Why You Should Consider Investing in Gold Jewelry 

Gold jewelry has always had a special place in many people's hearts, symbolizing wealth and status throughout history. Throughout the ages, gold has become increasingly seen as more than just an item to be worn or admired; some now view it as an ... Continue Reading...

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