Travel, Parenting & Marketing Notes
Love unsolicited advice? I share here lessons I learned, plus more!
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If you’re buying your first family car, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We spent months comparing models and visiting car dealers. We talked to car sales staff. We also read reviews and watched YouTube videos before finally making our decision. Looking back, our priorities were surprisingly simple. We weren’t looking for the fastest or flashiest
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A 23-Month Financial Breakdown In April 2024, I became a landlord in the “rights only” market. This wasn’t a planned move for a growing (real estate) portfolio; it was an emotional decision. My brother-in-law’s father needed to retire to the province, and buying this property would help fund that chapter while I build a future
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably checking whether it’s true that you only need four documents (the application form, your child’s PSA birth certificate, their National ID, and your own passport or valid government-issued ID) when applying for your child’s passport, especially if your child is below seven years old. I went through this exact
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My parents, despite their age, are doing well. And my own hospital stay? Just the one, back in 2019 when my son was born. For a time, health insurance felt like something we could maybe put off. But life has a way of reminding you that things change. Being a freelancer, with a little one
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Hey there, fellow SSS contributors! If you’re like me, you’ve probably been dutifully setting aside your hard-earned money for retirement through the SSS. But recently, I logged into my MySSS account and was greeted with a surprise: WISP (Workers’ Investment and Savings Program) and WISP Plus have vanished! So, I tinkered with SSS’ website and
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Keeping little ones entertained indoors can be hard on most days, but it’s especially harder on rainy days. But fear not, Cebu offers indoor playhouses perfect for burning off that endless energy and can even transform into the ultimate birthday party hotspots. Get ready to ditch the cabin fever and say hello to giggles and
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Screen time worries many parents. The constant exposure raises questions about…
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It was still pretty dark when we headed out of the house so Cyd exclaimed: “Are you kidding me? It’s still dark outside.” That’s because we are not morning people and it was the first time we were joining a race as a family. Neil joined races several times; I did once before I got
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This morning, I started with a double dose of Airbnb excitement! First, I woke up to the news that we’d achieved Superhost status for the fourth time! Out of 99 stays, we’ve received 79 five-star reviews and just one four-star rating. Knowing that our efforts to create a comfortable haven for guests are appreciated is
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Transitioning from condo dweller to Airbnb Superhost wasn’t without its challenges, from listing optimization to managing guest expectations and handling unexpected situations. But these were all valuable learning experiences. Read on to find out what it’s like.