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Budget Parenting

The whole family (all the five of us, except for my mom) is sleeping inside one room – a very typical sleeping setup of an average Filipino family. As much as I wanted to get my children their own bedroom sets and teach them independency, I don’t have the luxury of spending another thousand on [...]

July 24, 2010 · Pinay Mommy · 2 Comments
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What You Need to Know Before You Conceive

The road to conception can be very smooth for some couples, while others find that it can take years before they are able to become pregnant. While there are many factors that can affect successful conception, understanding some basic things can make your journey easier. If you are trying to conceive, here are a few [...]

June 11, 2010 · Guest Author · 4 Comments
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Monster Yaya Caught on Tape

We hire maids because we want help in our homes. We trust them with our house, our pets and even with our children. But sometimes, we hire people who are just very abusive or personally disturbed and most of us don’t know that until it’s too late. We expect them to take care of our [...]

May 12, 2010 · Pinay Mommy · 12 Comments
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21 Memos from a Child

When we were about to go out from the pedia clinic, I saw this “21 Memos from a Child” posted at the doctor’s door. While I was reading the first lines, I thought of copying them all but I know I didn’t have the time. So, when I remembered it this afternoon, I tried to [...]

February 4, 2009 · Pinay Mommy · 9 Comments
Posted in: family, parenting

Pregnancy Massage Videos

My last pregnancy happened about a year ago. It was not a good memory since I lost my baby. During those depressing times, that is when I started to blog. It was when I was able to express myself by penning my thoughts and my emotions online. Anyway, the experience of carrying a baby in [...]

December 23, 2008 · Pinay Mommy · One Comment
Posted in: online finds, parenting, shopping