PERSONAL NARRATIVES, MOMMY TIPS, AND THRILLING DISCOVERIES TO MAKE DAILY LIFE THE HAPPIEST
Yes, you’re both tired. But there are still a lot of bills to pay and chores to finish. Life, though, isn’t all about work and responsibilities. Consider, too, that you need to take the time out of your busy schedules to connect as a couple. Book a night out at least once a month; it would do good for your sanity and your relationship. Momi Berlin lines up a few fun yet affordable date night ideas.
Cardiovascular disease knows no age, MakatiMed offers advice to keeping your heart young and healthy for years
Are you too young to have a heart problem?
Husband told me he will be home late today. His friend just died after he collapsed from a heart attack. The very same way how Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor Godfrey Gao died in the latter part of last year. Gao was only 35, still at the prime of his life and yet shocked the world with his untimely death – heart attack.
Gao, by the way, was the first Asian to model for Louis Vuitton. He collapsed while competing in the reality show Chase Me. Attempts to revive him both on set and in the hospital were unsuccessful. Was his untimely death had something to do with his lifestyle?
Top Philippine hospital Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), through its Heart Station, answers the intriguing question of the many: Are you too young to have a heart problem?
“SALLY, where are you?”
“I need you, SALLY.”
“Wish you were here, SALLY.”
“Has anyone seen SALLY?”
“Help me, SALLY.”
These are some of the pleas we saw in billboards along EDSA, C5, and Commonwealth for a couple of weeks, which undoubtedly piqued the curiosity of the many.
This mother has been very vocal to her friends about her desire to lose weight. Most recommendation we got is intermittent fasting (IF). A lot of the people we know are now into IF. Even a number of Hollywood A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, and Hugh Jackman have attributed their slimmer figures to IF.
Though there are abundant information readily available on the internet, I still prefer a medical authority to attest the safety and sustainability of IF. Good thing Philippine top hospital Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) sheds some light about this weight-loss trend. Through its Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, MakatiMed guides us on how to jump-start our dream to get leaner and hopefully healthier in 2020.
*We received doTERRA products for review, but all opinions are our honest view.
Last month, I felt extreme depression. I cried for hours or just slept until it was time to go to bed and sleep. So I thought of ways to help myself be sane. I cooked and baked for the boys. I watched all the Netflix movies I could think of to unwind and destress. I even shared blessings to others, believing that it would make me feel happy. But then, I still felt the big emptiness in me. Then I had a meltdown.
I ran away. And it was when I was alone that I’ve realized what’s missing in my life.
Camping is a perfect summer activity, a great way to connect with nature and spend time with your family. Statistics show that 40.5 million people aged six years old camp at least once in a year. There is no doubt then that camping is one of the most relaxing activities. When you forget to bring extra toilet paper, batteries, and bug sprays, however, things could quickly go haywire. Worse, if there are kids tagging along. Before pitching a tent in the woods with your kiddos, check these tips for hints on how to keep things interesting, fun, and safe for everyone.
It is vital to organize your supplies before leaving home. Imagine this. Do you want to spend your half-day rampaging through items looking for your toothpaste instead of using that time having fun with the family? Get clear tubs and label them. Categorize your items according to where you plan to use them, or the time of day you will need them. For instance, you can put in one container all the toys and books. For clothes, you can pack them according to the time of day they will be used.
Orient your family to make it a habit to return a specific item to its proper tub. This way, it will be easy for other family members to look for it. Make sure, too, your kitchen tabs, especially those with food, remain clean to prevent diseases and food poisoning.
* We received doTERRA products for review, but all opinions are our honest view.
One of the promises I made to myself as 2020 strikes is self-care. As a busy mom with business and household to manage, an at least monthly massage sounds terrific. However, I know it is unrealistic. Seriously, I barely have the time to pee, how much more go to a spa and have a massage? And to be completely honest, it is difficult for me as well to get a hair cut, or even my nails done. But after experiencing a real rejuvenating massage a dear friend scheduled for me a month ago, I got to enjoy and understand its importance.
What better way to jumpstart 2020 but with a list of resolutions and making sure you are all set to make them into good habits. Doing something consistently is something not too hard as it only takes 14 days to create a habit. And one habit this parent successfully instilled to her kids is the proper dental hygiene.
We are not too proud to tell that sometimes, our boys aren’t too mindful of the importance of proper dental hygiene. They sleep and even leave the house without brushing their teeth. In order to instill the habit of proper dental hygiene, we believe it is more than a reminder and good example. We have come to accept that they need to suffer the consequences of not brushing their teeth, for instance, so they would realize its importance. And it happened. Our third son complained about a toothache. So there came the opportunity to introduce the good habit of proper dental hygiene.
I was experiencing so much pain that I just cried for days. The pain seems not to go away. And it hurts the most that the person causing me the pain isn’t aware or seems not to care.
I made myself busy. I checked on my social media and chanced upon this post.
We have five boys, and as their mother, I believe it is my responsibility to teach them at least necessary money management skills. With a little knowledge about spending and saving money, it will somehow give them a head start financially.
As nothing secures a child’s future better than depositing part of their pinamaskuhan at their BDO Junior Savers, the boys already segregated the money to go for savings and spending. They had started their Junior Savers Account when they were of tender age. Initial deposit is only P100, and from there, their money grows interest.