On the day that I was going to give birth, I went to the hospital in the afternoon to see my OB for what I thought would just be a check-up. But when she examined me and said that my water already broke, she told me: “Call your husband and tell him that you’re delivering …
To My Child: I’m Sorry For Not Spending Enough Time With You
Dear Andi, Now that we spend all our days at home, you would think that I would have more time for you. And yet, ironically, there are moments when my physical presence makes me feel more absent. I’m near you, and yet, I’m in five different places all at once. I’m feeding you your lunch …
My Blog is 5 Years Old!
5 years old!!! Today marks the 5th anniversary of my blog ScenesFromNadine.com. Wow, time really does fly when you’re having fun! FUN – that’s the biggest reason why I started doing this anyway. It was never for the fame or fortune. You must believe me because I’m not exactly rich and famous now! I blog …
Zippies Reusable Storage Bags and Mesh Produce Bags
There’s just something so satisfying about clearing the clutter and having a place for everything you own. However, not all of us live in huge houses with lots of pieces of furniture where we can dump our stuff. As someone who is renting in a small condo, we only have space for a few cabinets …
Balancing Work, Kids, and Life at Home
It’s crazy how one single unexpected event can totally turn your life around, isn’t it? Before Covid-19 happened, my husband Mike, our 2-year old daughter Andi, and I would often go out and do fun things as a family such as traveling, having relaxing staycations, and even simple things like eating out or strolling around …
Interview: Covid Reflections, New Normal Challenges for Working Moms, and Moving Forward with LinkedIn
Hey, everyone! It’s been pretty quiet here in the blog, hasn’t it? With all the tasks I’ve been juggling lately, it’s been a struggle to find the time and energy to write. Anyway, today, I decided that I should probably break the silence and share one of my recent projects with you. A few months …
Realizations In Quarantine
After being in home quarantine for 3 weeks now, I am happy to say that we – my family and I – are still okay. Some days, we drive one another crazy, and some days, we remember how lucky we are to be stuck with one another. We are still adjusting to our new reality, …
Disney On Ice: Live Your Dreams
If you grew up watching and loving Disney, you should watch your favorite Disney characters bring magic to life at the Disney On Ice show! This year, see how far Moana goes to save her island as she teams up with the demigod Maui. Experience the excitement as Belle from Beauty and the Beast meets …
Millennial Moms PH Content Creator Meetup Featuring UV Care and 59S Philippines
Hellooo! It’s been ages since my last blog post. Sorry for not updating this site as much. I’ve just been a bit preoccupied with motherhood, work, and creating videos for my Youtube channel. (I’d love it if you can subscribe!) Anyway… It’s time to finally break the blog hiatus, and what better topic to write …