PERSONAL NARRATIVES, MOMMY TIPS, AND THRILLING DISCOVERIES TO MAKE DAILY LIFE THE HAPPIEST
This mother was introduced to coffee when she worked at a public relations firm. Meeting clients and deadlines, and burning the midnight oil for the next day’s presentation pushed her to try and love coffee. Until she stopped when she became pregnant, started to breastfeed, and learned caffeinated beverages could trigger her bile reflux.
How often have you become indecisive, not too sure of the next step to take? Life is like that to us. It usually puts us to the test, pushing us to choose and balance the good and bad that comes with each decision. Sometimes, we let our gut feelings decide for us and at times, too, we can’t make up our mind that we allow others to influence us.
What was medicine like before modern times? My grandmother used to tell me stories that during their time, she would get some herbs by the backyard to use as a soothing ointment or healing drink. I may say I was able to experience that kind of healing, too.
I’ve got an old sticker book when I was a kid. My mom would always bring me to National Book Store Cubao branch so I could buy stickers and complete my Panini Dinosaur Sticker Collection Book. I carried that love for sticker collection until college. I remember that when time permits, my then boyfriend (now husband) would accompany me at National Book Store Ermita branch because it was there we find Panini stickers.
In our household, we always do grocery shopping as a family. I mean, though the boys are all acting grown up, they still join their parents in visiting our favorite warehouse or supermarket. They have their brands, and they also know what their family loves. Thus, on our trips to the supermarket, it is not just about crossing items off our list – it’s about recognizing and respecting what the family loves.
This may not be a beautiful read for some, but this is something – I believe – a practical guide to consider. It is inevitable. Death will happen, and it is prudent to be at least ready when the time comes.
I was pregnant six times. And six times, too, my doctor reminded me to have my daily dose of nutrients especially potassium and folate. These two are vital for a mom-to-be in supplying the nutrition she needs during her pregnancy.
Don’t you just love it when diners have special promotion especially for your little ones?
Last Saturday, we treated our toddler to a kiddie adventure at the mall nearest us. He spent about half an hour touring the mall on board his favorite Paw Patrol character. He got hungry that he later requested we eat at his latest favorite fast food, BonChon.
I find this time and age as very responsive to our needs. I mean, most of us tend to be in a hurry and so to solve hunger even when we are on the run, for instance, there is instant food to satisfy us.
Though many claim that ready-to-eat food is harmful, it has its set of advantages, too. The important thing is that we keep our regular diet and take some of this instant satisfaction in moderation. If you are to ask me, what is worse is to skip a meal and not eat at all.
Three of my boys had acute gastroenteritis two weeks ago. Until now, they are still taking their medication. Aside from being reminded to prefer home cooked meals over dine in or take out from restaurants and fast food stores, this mother was advised to be careful about food preparation. The more, too, that I got to be prompted by my very reason I resigned from work three years ago – spend more time with my children.