“Mommy, my tummy hurts”: A Sign of Anxiety?

stomachache and anxiety in children

I hailed a cab and the moment Ezra saw that we’re taking the taxi home, he started to cry, “My tummy hurts!!!” And so every time we are in a cab, he bawls and then lets me “hold his tummy” all throughout the ride. That’s the only way to make him feel better. FYI, holding […]

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The Things We Really Want For Mother’s Day (Ehem!)

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I bet most of you are already planning or wrapping something up for your moms and/or wives. Well, kudos to you! Moms really do deserve an appreciation day (should be everyday, TBH). But you know what? While gifts, lavish dinners, and surprises are held dear, the things moms truly […]

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10 Proven Ways to Save on Utilities This Summer

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Summer is here! And while it is exciting to think about all the beach escapades, the backyard barbecue, and the cute clothes, the house utilities isn’t really something very exciting to ponder on. Most people might not even realize it’s a high-time for power bill surges! The big Q is, how to save on utilities […]

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5 Must-Watch Movies for Families this Summer 2019

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This summer, spend more quality time with your kids, your sister’s kids, your grandchildren, or your entire brood! But let’s face it, picking the movie is actually not as easy as it sounds. In fact, a lot of people admits to spending over an hour just looking for the “perfect flick” for movie night. Well, here’s a list you must NOT miss. […]

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Diet & Exercise: Let’s Get That Mom Bod Ready For Summer in as Fast as 7 Days!

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Summer in the Philippines is fast approaching and although — let’s admit it — it is basically summer almost every day in this country, the “official summer season” is the most appropriate time to flaunt those tanned legs, sun-kissed skin, flowy dresses and uniquely cut bikinis. Plus, it’s vacation time for most kids which means […]

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Sprucing Up Your Home With San-Yang Furniture?

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Decorating your home is really exciting, but can also be quite daunting. If you are in the Philippines and, like me, you are looking into purchasing affordable home furniture that’s also promising when it comes to quality and design, San-Yang might just be of help. But, is it value for money?   What is San-Yang? According […]

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The Devil Wears Carters

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So I know I’ve been pretty absent the last couple of weeks (or months). Aside from taking time to enjoy the holidays with the family while being less on the internet, I’ve been really swamped with other stuff during the inception of 2019. No complains, though, because everything that’s been keeping me so busy is […]

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Just A Mom

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So I had a quick encounter with some friends and acquaintances at the mall recently and one of them asked how we were. The usual greetings, quick updates and some random Do-you-remembers took place. Then this conversation happened…   Mom Friend 1 to Mom Friend 2: I haven’t seen any new posts from you on […]

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