Travel, Parenting & Marketing Notes
Interested in reading reviews about a book, movie, product or experience? Here’s a brain dump.
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We stayed at Timberland Highlands Resort with more than 30 family members, rented 10 rooms, and came away thinking it was worth the price. But there are a few things I wish we had known before booking. Timberland Highlands Resort at a Glance Description Our group 30+ family members Rooms booked 10 Stay Sunday to
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Looking for a family-friendly hotel in Quezon City that won’t break the bank? Ardenhills Suites is one of the newest hotels along Quezon Avenue, built in 2023, and it’s already earning attention for its comfort, convenient location, and breakfast-inclusive stay. Here’s my honest review after a weekend with my family.
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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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Okay, if you’re like who couldn’t say ‘no’ to anyone, you’d understand me. We’ve ALL been there. You’re cruising through the mall hand in hand with your loved one when suddenly an overly enthusiastic salesperson appears out of thin air, promising you the deal of a lifetime. Remember those pushy credit card people? Multiply that
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The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst is a heartwarming story of three estranged sisters, Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey, who embark on a journey to Italy to uncover their mother’s hidden past. The sisters, all very different, are faced with the decision of whether to sell or keep their mother’s secret house
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Have you ever needed a few minutes and wanted your child to do something productive? I found Epic! while looking for an app to keep my kid entertained while inspiring love of reading. Knowing how important fostering good reading habits is, I intend to instill that passion in my child. Growing up in a house
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In his essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” John Green explores the human-centered planet through a series of stories ending in Yelp-like reviews. Green is best known for his YA novels, like “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns” (both of which I read back to back) but in this collection, he takes on topics
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As a former chess player, I approached “The Queen’s Gambit” with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Could a show about chess, a famously slow and cerebral game, truly resonate with a mainstream audience? While the series undeniably boasts a captivating aesthetic and strong performances, I wasn’t entirely convinced it captured the essence of the