Wonderful Indonesia Flavours Season Two Takes Me Back to Indonesia
Saturday, August 06, 2016I've had a chance to be an OFW back in 2006-2007 when I used to fly to and from Jakarta, Indonesia for some work assignments. When I lo...
Let me share with you some throwback pictures:
Monas in Jakarta, Indonesia |
Flying to Surabaya, Indonesia via Garuda Indonesia |
Financial Planning 101 by Avida Land's "My Path to Financial Freedom" Manual
Thursday, August 04, 2016I've always believed that if you want to achieve something big in the future, you better start working for it in the present. Same prin...
Last month, I received a present from Avida Land to guide me in meeting my financial goals. If you're a newbie to financial planning, this manual will definitely help you jumpstart your future towards financial freedom!
You need tools such as Avida Land's "My Path to Financial Freedom" manual to keep you relaxed in financial planning, which could appear complicated and intimidating to most people. The manual is compilation of informational content, fun graphics to go easy on the eyes, and engaging activities or worksheets to really help you get down on your knees and actualize your financial planning.
In this blog post, I will share some features of the Avida Land's financial planning manual and how it will help you through your financial freedom journey. I will also share some helpful worksheets which you could do on your own. Lastly I'll be sharing what I like about the manual and my recommendations as well.
My Personal Breastfeeding Experience And Tips
Tuesday, July 26, 2016I'm again a new mom to my third baby boy. Having three kids seem like I'm an expert when it comes to newborn care, that's what ...
- Because it's best for my baby, and I want to give my best.
- Because I want to make up for what I wasn't able to give my first two sons
Wait for two hours, then repeat the whole process.
There are things I do however, that help me get a better breastfeeding experience. That's what I want to share with you today.
- Find a quiet corner to breastfeed. Find that nook in your room or even bed side where you're most comfortable to breastfeed your baby. It also helps when your stuff (phone, remote controls of television or air-con) are nearby. Ensure that the chosen corner is well ventilated, to keep both you and baby relaxed.
- Read info materials like books or on-line resources. It pays to know essential information about breastfeeding such as Food and Drinks to Take/Avoid, different breastfeeding positions, how to increase supply, correct latching, breast massages, breast milk expiration and storage, and many more.
- Consult a lactation expert or mommy friends for advice. There are groups also hospitals which organize events or seminars on breastfeeding where you could bring your baby for actual application of learning. If these events are not possible for you to attend, you may always ask help from lactation experts via call or online or seek advice from supportive mommy friends.
- Equip yourself with breastfeeding support materials available in physical or online stores. Breastfeeding is not an easy peasy thing, it helps when you have items which could make the experience lighter. You could purchase these helpful items online or in stores such as nursing pillow, nursing cover, vitamins/supplements, breast pump, to name a few.
- Always eat a full and healthy meal. Since you're giving your baby something that comes from you, you better eat and drink healthy stuff. You really have to, don't think of dieting first. Because honestly, when you breastfeed, it helps you lose a few pounds. Personally, I may still look big, but my tummy area has surprisingly shrunk a few inches faster than my first two post-pregnancies.
- Always hydrate yourself. When you breastfeed, of course you give milk coming from your miraculous body. This means, you have to bottoms up that several glasses of water so your system could replenish.
- Ask a gentle neck and back massage from your loving and supportive husband. Sometimes, when baby's resting position while feeding him gets the best of your arm muscles, neck, and back, a good gentle massage is all you need to feel better. Ask your husband to help you out in this department.
- Always think positive and know that you're doing a great job for giving your best for your baby. No matter how painful or hard it is for you, the mere fact that you're still doing it because you want to give your best to your baby and no matter how short or long you've fed your baby the best milk there is, always think you're doing great! Don't be too hard on yourself by blaming your breasts (some say, walang silbi ang dede nila, pang-romansa lang daw! lol!), never blame yourself nor feel as if you're not giving your baby enough. Believe me, you are doing wonderfully! Give yourself your well-deserved credit.
All moms, breastfeeding fully, mix-feeding or formula feeding due to unique circumstances, are all great moms at bringing wonderful children to this world. Being a mom is not measured just by what we choose to feed our babies. Motherhood is about unconditional love, sacrifices, nurturing, values-forming, and a whole lot more, for our children. Have a great day to all! :)
My 15-minute Pasta Recipes Using Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente
Wednesday, July 20, 2016As a mom who's trying all her might to be the best for her family, I find time to cook for them. My hands are always full most of the t...
I love pasta and so does my kids! So I whipped up not only one, but two pasta dishes one day in less than 30 minutes! I recently got that quick to cook "healthy" choice of pasta from Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente.
Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente |
Mommy Practicality's 4th Blogversary Blowout
Thursday, July 14, 2016Mommy Practicality turned four last July 1. And as announced on my IG and Facebook Page, I will be celebrating this milestone with you by h...
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 |
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)
- Lux Magical Spell Body Wash
- Lux Love Forever Body Wash
- Lux White Impress Soap Bar
- Oilatum Soap Bar
- Coconatura Coconut Sugar
- Korean Tumbler
- Cofi Fye' Nem Brewed Coffee Sampler
- Curves BGC One month Gift Membership
- 2XU and Upgrade.ph Discount Voucher
- Skinhouse Beauty and Laser Clinic GC worth Php4,500
- Paleo Foldable Fan
- Smart Bro Notepad
- Smart Gym Bag (not in photo)
- 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!
Knorr #LutongNanay Helps Busy Moms Bring Back Home-cooked Meals!
Thursday, July 14, 2016I’ve been a working mom ever since and I can totally relate to these famous phrases “Naku, wala na kasing time..” or “Sobra kasing busy at ...
I discovered recently that there are many ways to cook their favorite Sinigang in Knorr’s #LutongNanay event held at The Cookery Place, BGC last July 4, 2016. Knorr’s #LutongNanay is already on its 3rd year and continues to champion delicious, home cooked meals for the Filipino family. The event was hosted by a young celebrity and a doting mom herself, Ms. Camille Pratts. The event started with a group sharing from the participants and a short presentation by Knorr with focus on Sinigang.
The event was hosted by Ms. Camille Pratts |