Expectations vs. Reality: A Look Back on My First Year of Breastfeeding

I recently hit the first-year mark in my breastfeeding journey and I must say, the experience has been very different from what I thought it would be! But looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Every breastfeeding journey is beautiful even if it looks different as expected. Here’s my story.

Expectations vs. Reality: A Look Back on My First Year of Breastfeeding

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Here’s Your Gift Guide for Every Kid on Your Christmas List

For a parent, grandparent, ninong or ninang, every holiday season is a meaningful pursuit of knowing the personality of every kid on their Christmas list and matching it with the most appropriate gift. Guided by the Myers-Briggs Personality Types, our friends from Anko promise that there’s a gift for every kid on your Christmas list!

Don’t miss this holiday gift guide! Read on.

Here's Your Gift Guide for Every Kid on Your Christmas List

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Holiday Attractions to Visit to Make this Season Extra Merry

As with most Filipinos, I love the Christmas season. I just adore the spirit of the holidays: Christmas carols playing all around, the cool air the last months of the year brings, celebrating with family, and of course, the Christmas story. But one other thing that makes Christmas beautiful is the lights. I don’t know about you, but when the lights are combined with instrumental music, I can’t help but shed a tear from the overwhelming feeling of joy.

What’s great is that these sights and sounds are not just limited to streets, but whole attractions. Just imagine the glee on your children’s faces when they see these beautifully illuminated places. So to make this season a truly unforgettable one, we’re rounding up some Christmas attractions that you and your family can go to in and near Metro Manila.

Holiday Attractions to Visit to Make this Season Extra Merry

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How To Host a Christmas Gathering on a Tight Budget

As the Yuletide season approaches, everyone starts to look forward to the holiday merriment gracing their homes and gatherings. But while many of us celebrate the arrival of our 13th month pay, bonuses, and aguinaldos, we also have to keep in mind that December is one of the most expensive months of the year. So for those of us hosting Christmas get-togethers, how can we trim down our party budget without taking away from the spirit of the holidays?

Here are a few things you can consider!

How to Host a Christmas Gathering on a Tight Budget

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