Every year, I choose a ‘Word of the Year’. No long list of New Year’s resolutions, just a single word that serves as my touchstone that will guide my actions for that year. One word is definitely a lot easier to remember than a long list of resolutions! Last year, my word was PROSPER. It …
Our little family is growing!!! Yay! As I write this blog post, I am already on my 37th week of pregnancy, which means that Baby Number 2 could make her grand entrance literally any day now. I’ve been sharing bits and pieces of my pregnancy journey on my Instagram and Youtube channel, but I thought …
Little Rock is a quickly growing city that seems to be taking on new life in recent years. As people move here, inspired by the incredible job market and low housing costs, they quickly realize they want to make the most out of all of the outdoor space available. While you’re here, get the best …
Some people think that Valentine’s Day is just another cheesy holiday, but not me. I love Valentine’s Day! I think it’s the perfect excuse to go overboard with the hearts, the color pink, and… well, love! Last year, Mike and I had a post-Valentine’s lunch at Nikkei, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant. But this year, we decided …
How do you express your love to your little Valentine? One of the best ways is by reading to them. This is actually one of my favorite bonding activities with my daughter, Andi. That’s why I thought that books would make the perfect choice for a Valentine’s gift for her. For Hearts Day this year, …
In contrast to our quiet New Year’s Eve celebration last year, our send-off for 2021 was buzzing with party music, disco lights, and lots of chit-chatting and laughter. For one, my mother-in-law flew from Australia to Manila in the middle of the pandemic to spend the holidays with us. Also, my sister Alexa just got …
Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated by winter. Coming from a tropical country where it’s summer almost all year round except when it’s the rainy season, I’ve always imagined how fun it must be to feel snow on my face and to cozy up by the fireplace while sipping hot cocoa! I’ve …
Would you believe that we just finished taking down all our holiday decorations today?! Yes, we’re nearing the end of January but Andi kept refusing to dismantle our Christmas tree! Whenever I would tell her that it’s time to pack it away, she would plead: “No, Mama! You can’t put away the Christmas tree. Just …
New Year’s Resolutions: practical or pointless? I wrote down all the things that I hope to achieve for 2022, but I’ve stopped calling them ‘resolutions.’ Somehow, I just find the word too rigid. Sure, I’d like to crush my goals for this year, but I also want to leave a little room for flexibility and …
.Playing online games was never really my thing. I had nothing against it; I just preferred to be engrossed in my other hobbies. But when I came across the website Solitaire.org and tried playing some of the games, I was surprised to find myself having a great time! Contrary to its name, there is more …
