I know for certain that blogging is something that I could be doing for a long time because I have been writing on my diary since I was in elementary.  It's a passion that cannot be taken away from me and can you just imagine how young I started journal-ing?  I continued this in high school, which was more colorfully or artistically done on Trapper-Keeper then Filo-Fax (yung nakaka-relate, alam niyo na ang age/batch ko!)  In college, I wrote poems for our school literary issues and had interests in the field of arts.  Writing has always and will always be a part of me.  So as long as there is still at least one single reader, visiting and consuming my blog content (actually kahit wala eh!) I'll keep on doing what I love doing.

This blog has also achieved quite a few flattering recognition from organizations and brands who believe in my blog's key messaging or what marketers would call "branding" which truly are both proud and humbling moments of my blogging career.  Since it also started, Mommy Practicality had gone through blog design overhauls.  I just want to make sure that I continue to improve this craft and ensure that I publish quality content for my dear readers (I really do hope I'm achieving this, though!)

2012 Blog banner designed by my colleague, Myzyl Choi.

2013, same design, cleaner color using mainly White, Pink and Grey.

2014 - 2015 Blog Design by Patricia Alix Villa of Fancy Girl Designs after consulting with my blog coach and dear friend Martine de Luna of Make It Blissful

2016 blog design still by Patricia of Fancy Girl Designs.  This time it's more intentional, colors of my liking, clean, simple, elegant, but still practical-looking.  The blog's description also changed and speaks more of what the blog is all about and what it intends to achieve or do.

If you would ask me about my blog's direction, I think I've said it earlier this year, that I do plan to take it to another level someday by branching out from online to offline.  How?  By offering workshops on anything that concerns being a mom, a working mom, a business wo-mom or a stay-at-home mom.  I also plan to have workshops to related to finances or budgeting.  Those are top plans, nothing really concrete.  But I do hope to be able to materialize these things before the year ends.  I also hope to have a regular meet-up or coffee dates with my readers, parang level-up giveaway.

The Blogversary Blowout
So speaking of a blog giveaway and celebrating this momentous blog event, I have one happening this blogversary month! :)

The rafflecopter below is will just serve as checking of qualified entries but the real purpose is, for me to get your feedback on how Mommy Practicality has helped, informed, inspired, or influenced you.  I would also like to know which areas I should improve on or which content would you like to see more of in the blog.  And lastly, but not really mandatory, is for you to leave me an encouraging, uplifting, inspiring or positive note.

Leave your answers to these questions on the comment box at the end of this post:

1) How has this blog helped, informed, inspired or influenced you?  Is there a particular blog post or blog category which touched or moved you the most? 

2) What type of posts or category would you like to see on Mommy Practicality in the future to help me improve the blog's content?

3) Any encouraging words for me?  Comments or suggestions (wag nang violent reactions ha!) are welcome. :) 

That's it loves!  I will be choosing two winners (with the best, sincere, and honest answers) of goody bags which contain the following:

Goody Bag #1:

• Lux Love Forever Body Wash
• Lux White Impress Body Wash
• Dove Powder Soft Deodorant Spray
• Astring-O-Sol Mouthwash
• Oilatum Soap Bar
• Belo Mason Glass
• Skinhouse Beauty and Laser Clinic GC worth Php4,500
• McDonald's Gift Certificate
• DMCI Notepad
• Fat Papers Notepad
• Muri + Malana Metallic Tattoo
• Smart Gym Bag (not in photo)

a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms and Conditions:

• Open to all readers residing in the Philippines.
• Mandatories should be met: kindly follow Rafflecopter tasks
• Answer all three questions listed above on the comment section below.
• No need to leave your email address or full name, your valid email addresses are shown in Disqus as a measure of content security.
• Feel free to share this giveaway to other readers and use hashtag #MommyPracticalityTurns4 (not mandatory)
• This giveaway will run until end of July.
• Winners will be selected within a week after the giveaway ends and shall be announced on or before August 5, 2016.
• Prizes will be couriered to the winners.

THANK YOU SO MUCH my dearest readers for making my blog survive four wonderful years!  I never had a doubt that I wouldn't keep up or sustain creating content that would bring relevant information, inspiration and hopefully influence readers to live a positive and quality kind of life by choosing a practical lifestyle, believe me it's possible!

I'm excited to read your comments, suggestions, and feedback loves!  Thank you once again!  Have a great week ahead!

Meet Damien Louie

Because I'm 39 weeks on the way, as much as we wanted to go out of town to celebrate Father's Day, we can't.  In these times, a weekend hotel staycation works best for us.  We don't have to leave the city (so we save on gas or toll fees) plus we also still enjoy a well-deserved relaxing family time.  For the Father's Day celebration, we chose to stay at B Hotel Quezon City.