MOMI BERLIN

PERSONAL NARRATIVES, MOMMY TIPS, AND THRILLING DISCOVERIES TO MAKE DAILY LIFE THE HAPPIEST

How We Plan to Upgrade the Quality of Our Life

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One morning when I went down from a good night’s sleep, I nearly slipped when I passed by the refrigerator. Our refrigerator leaked water as someone left its door open for an extended period. Must be our youngest kid since he loves to open and close the refrigerator door to look for food.

Upon cleaning our refrigerator and mopping the floor, I’ve realized that our trusted appliance has been with us for nearly 12 years.  We got it when my husband and I decided to live on our own.  And most of the set of furniture and appliance in our small house is about a decade old or more.  They are now showing wear and tear.  After all, this happens due to negligence, abuse, and for many years of use.

However, with three high school boys, a youngster about to enter school next year, and a toddler, buying a new set of appliance is far from happening in the next few years.  Good thing my mom opened a business hub two months ago and got me as her support system.  I religiously keep my salary for home improvement.  This mother plans to ditch some of their beyond repair furniture and appliance.  A new set of dining table or refrigerator, for instance, would undoubtedly boost my family’s morale and make the house a more enjoyable place to stay.

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New Downy Powder Detergent Review

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Before, my mother didn’t use her automatic washing machine for most of her clothes.  She only used it for her comforters and bedsheets.  She would always tell me that the constant spinning and heat of the laundry process damage clothes.  

We introduced to her the use of a fabric conditioner.  Good thing, she was convinced that fabric softener protects clothes from the damage of the wash. She bought the idea that fabcon smoothens and strengthens fiber to maintain the clothes’ shape.  And by smoothing the fibers, the fabcon reduces the friction between them. After all, it’s the friction that causes the fibers to break, leading to dull and faded looking clothes. 

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All Aboard For A Family Adventure

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One of the joys of being part of a loving Filipino family is the importance that is placed on spending time together.  It is no surprise then that travellers from the Philippines are among the keenest holidaymakers, with 62% enjoying five or more family holidays in 2018. 

For that next surprise treat for the family, have you considered a boating holiday?  With a little careful planning, you can make this a stress-free way to travel, helping your family to create new and exciting memories together.

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Chuckie Dreyfus’ Mealtime Confessions Inspires Momi Berlin

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Last August, my mother and I finally opened a hub for our growing business.  We opted for office space near the boys’ school so they may go to the hub after dismissal.  That way, too, we can still eat and go home together.  That despite the never-ending list of office and home chores, this mother still hopes to gather her boys in one table over some food and drinks.

I know that with all the chaotic schedules, it’s tempting to drop family mealtime.  We all could opt to grab a quick bite between commitments and tasks or even scarf down food while working on the computer or watching a television program.  There is also the option for drive-thru and eat on our way home.

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Avene Thermal Spring Water Review

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I don’t have a skin regimen; not until I’ve reached 40 and saw how dull my face was.  I have pimple marks and blackheads, which make my skin all the more unattractive.  My skin can also be genuinely problematic, especially during a hypersensitive situation.  And so, together with skin revitalizing set I regularly apply, I also included water in my skin regimen.

Water is the best medicine.
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Admittedly, we have heard elders, and even physicians say “keep your fluids up” when a minor illness hits us.  Well, water is one of the most underestimated medicines.  And I believe drinking water up to eight glasses a day is one way to hydrate both the body and skin.  Another way is by using it as a facial mist.

Yes.  Facial mist.

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Secrets to a Fresh-smelling Home All Day

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Secrets to a Fresh-smelling Home All Day

There is always something comforting about home scent. At first, you may not be aware of it, but then when you walk into a room and smell that familiar scent, you immediately hit memory lane. 

I remember when I used to stay with my grandparents in the province.  The whole kitchen smells of sweet pineapple candy. My grandmother lovingly prepares these sweets for her favourite apo.  And that smell always makes me feel loved.

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Nurture the Gift through PROMIL Pop-up Theater

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The Universe is made of stories, not of atoms. — Muriel Rukeyser, poet and social activist
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Most likely, many of us grew up on stories narrated to us by our grandparents, parents, and other elders in the family. Those were the days we shared the bed with our loved ones as they take us to the beautiful world of magic and sorcery, enchanting places, and talking animals. Such stories that taught us life lessons and helped us realize our dreams and aspiration.  

All our five boys grew up knowing almost all of Aesop’s Fables. That perhaps explains their vast imagination. With only pictures in front of them, they can create a short story out of the characters and things illustrated.  

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Momi Cooks| Ham and Egg Cups Recipe

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Last month, I went back to working away from home.  My mother set up an office for her business, and she got me as her Accounts Support.

Our weekdays become busier, giving us the reason to have a more relaxed weekend.  Our Saturdays now are quite comfortable as we tend to spend more time in bed.  Perhaps, that’s the best part of the weekend – waking up on a Saturday morning at our liking.

Most likely, it’s already past breakfast that we stretch our arms and leave the bed.  As it’s too late to prepare for breakfast and too early to eat lunch, we often have our brunch instead, the lovechild of breakfast and lunch.

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Momi Berlin Recommends Atreena Fresh Market

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This mother went back to work-away-from-home come August 2019.  My mom got an office and hired me as an Accounts Support.   So every day, after tending to the needs of the boys and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner – we head to the office.  My four-year-old and two-year-old boys also go with me.  They have a small room at the office where they can play, watch tv, and even sleep.

Since we went back to work, one of the adjustments we did was pamamalengke.  Unlike before when we do our palengke every Monday, now, we do our shopping every Sunday.  And we have to wake up real early to get fresh vegetables and meat because the talipapa near our place is just small that it only caters to the limited needs of a few households.  We find this new set up as quite challenging because weekends are the only days we get to sleep an extra hour or two.

Very timely that our good friend Kat of Petite Momma’s World introduced to us Atreena Fresh Market. 

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Life Lessons from The Queen

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Often, it is in mingling with people that we learn about life and whatnot.  For example, we learn more about running a business through a conversation with business owners and entrepreneurs.  In our case, we learn more about parenting and motherhood from our friends who share their successes and struggles in dealing with their children. 

This is the same experience college courtside reporter Angelique Manto had when she got up close and personal with her favorite celebrity Pia Wurtzbach.  She recently got the chance to spend a day with the beauty queen and Angeline used all the time to get to know more about Pia.

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