From the time Kyle first learned how to talk, we taught him to say thank you. We call them the “polite words” on his list. Those two words are very, very important. Every time Kyle receives something, we make sure he says thank you. We remind him to say thank you to everyone, even if […]
Five Reasons Why I Love Being a Mom
They say motherhood is a gift. I have to agree wholeheartedly. It’s the most challenging job in the world, yet it’s also the most rewarding. Here are the five things I appreciate most about being a mom.
Mommy Talks – Work or Stay-at-Home?
There have been many articles on the pros and cons of working moms and stay-at home moms. From personal experience, it seems to me like working moms have been getting more positive feedback, both online and offline. It’s a sensitive topic, and usually mothers on either side of the fence disagree with each other. I’m […]
Road to Fitness 2018
As much as I want to be really fit, for the past two years, I couldn’t really commit to an exercise program. My exposure was limited to zumba classes, and I’m a type of person who’s very set in her ways. If i don’t feel interested in a fitness program, no matter what benefits […]
Grit, and Building a Business from Scratch
Many women have asked me how I managed to build a business from nothing. It sounds like a remarkable feat, but as l look back, I see that one key thing made it happen – I refused to give up. It sounds simple, and almost proud, but really, my stubbornness is what got me […]
Potty Training 101: Lessons with Kyle
I’ve never had problems dealing with Kyle when it comes to training and discipline. But potty training was the most challenging experience I’ve had so far. When I enrolled Kyle in a new school in May of 2017, the teacher asked if we can start potty training Kyle because some of his classmates can […]
Korea October 2016 Leisure Trip with Kyle
Annyeonghaseyo? I’ve never been to Korea and to be honest, it was not one in my go-to-list, which is probably why I’ve never been there. But then, my friend insisted that there are a lot of nice places to go to and it’s the best season to experience Autumn. We don’t have Autumn in the […]
Saying “NO” to Our Kids Will Never Be Enough
Most of us parents deal with our kids in the present. We sometimes forget about the future. We solve current problems yet we tend to disregard the impact an action will have on our kid’s character. One of our goals as parents is to keep an eye on our kid’s future. We should want to […]
My Top 10 Pregnancy Essentials
Pregnancy is a tough game and is far from being a walk in the park. And that’s why we moms should be proud to have been so brave to go through all those things. I thought of sharing a few things that made my pregnancy more bearable and I would love to hear about some […]
A Mom’s View on Child’s Independence
Sure, their adult years seem like a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to teach your child how to stand on his own two feet. ~Linda DiProperzio When you are a mom, especially if it’s your first time, it seems like you are in a constant state of fear. When Kyle was just a […]