This is how busy February has been especially in the morning. All these tasks are happening at the same time; online class for my youngest, finishing orders, studying, snacks, and more. Afternoon has a different story of its own. New Mom When I first became a mom, I was overwhelmed with the tasks a mom… Read More
While we were playing, I was reminded of how kids learn better when playing because they are more relaxed and not under pressure.
I was with my family traveling to Madinah around May this year when I saw this view: At first, I thought there was a sandstorm in that area until I saw lightning somewhere near and I realized it was raining in that specific spot. This photo above is how raining looks like from afar. (Left… Read More
The routine in our house changes from time. It all depends on the major activities happening in the day or that season. This post was written when the kids were on vacation so this routine is for Summer (or when kids are on vacation). I’ll try to post another one for school time routine. I… Read More
While preparing to sleep, my second son excitedly stood up and started a very interesting conversation: Migs: I have an idea!!! Daddy, when you and mommy are old, I will invent a tripod with a button. If you press the button, you will see all the happy memories!!! Jacob: I want to order one! Marcus:… Read More
I want to preserve my children’s artworks, but as neat as possible. I keep some of the sheets of paper or notebooks, but I’m pretty sure they might get lost sometime in the future when I decide to declutter. 😁 So what we do when we have time is digitalize their works and then use… Read More
Kids develop problem solving skills whenever they play in groups. As an adult, there are times that we want to solve the problems they are having while they are playing but let that be the last option. ➡️Let their thinking and problem solving skills come to play by asking them questions that could lead them… Read More
To register: Pathways Jeddah | Skills to Cash Workshop
EARLY DREAMS I was at a friend’s house and saw this National Geographic magazine. I remembered how I used to read it. It was actually National Geographic’s Wildlife As Canon Sees It page that opened my appreciation for nature and photography. As a kid, I used to dream of having a Canon camera because of this. 😂 I also… Read More
Most filipino moms here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia buy the basic school supplies like notebooks, pencils, and crayons from the Philippines (if there’s a chance). Mainly because the supplies in the Philippines costs lower, but are of good quality. I asked my brother-in-law to purchase notebooks from the Philippines for my kids while he was… Read More
