Travel, Parenting & Marketing Notes
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This year has been hectic. I’m juggling Airbnb hosting, caring for my child, and trying to fit in exercise. Amid all this, I neglected to follow up on my son’s delayed birth registration. We submitted the necessary documents in January but did not hear back from the Civil Registrar’s office. Assuming it was part of
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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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Barely able to cook meals for myself as a child, I was captivated by this anime. It was melancholic, yes, but also held something unexpected that left a lasting mark on my impressionable 10-year-old mind. Aired with a Tagalog dub on ABS-CBN in 1995, the 33-episode series Romeo and the Black Brothers tells the heart-wrenching
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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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As a parent, I’ve always believed in the power of books to open up new worlds for children. Even though I didn’t grow up surrounded by books, I was determined to create a different experience for my son. When he was a baby, I went through a phase of buying board books like there was
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Imagine diligently saving for years, only to receive less than what you initially put in. It’s a frustrating reality many face, and my experience with PhilPlans was no exception. From trusting a family member’s advice to facing the harsh reality of the fine print, this is a story of disappointment, resilience, and the power of…
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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