Tag Archives: Happy

Raising Emotionally Stable Teens

We’ve had our fair share of teenage drama with Yzzabella, but we always made sure she felt supported and loved. She’s not perfect. None of us are, but raising her has been a journey of growth for me and Santiago. It’s been a learning experience, and we’re still learning every day. Raising emotionally stable teenagersContinue reading “Raising Emotionally Stable Teens”

Fall 2021: Halloween Trick or Treat at MSI Chicago

In the fall of 2021, amidst the ongoing pandemic, many families like ours sought a much-needed escape. One popular destination in our area that offered both education and entertainment was the Museum of Science and Industry or MSI Chicago. Being in close proximity, our family saw this as an opportunity to enjoy a quick pandemicContinue reading “Fall 2021: Halloween Trick or Treat at MSI Chicago”

Summer 2021: Family Nature Walk

As a mom, I can’t stress enough how important it is to take the time to bond with your kids, and one of the simplest yet most rewarding ways to do that is through something as natural as a walk outdoors. In today’s busy world, it is  easy to get caught up in the dailyContinue reading “Summer 2021: Family Nature Walk”

Winter 2021: “SNOWY DAY SLEDDING”

https://youtu.be/edNHBjUBpQ8 Living in the Midwest has been quite an experience for me. I lived all of my younger years in the Philippines where the temperatures range between mid 70s to upper 90s. It is summer all year long in that part of the world. Most people have natural sun kissed tan because every day isContinue reading “Winter 2021: “SNOWY DAY SLEDDING””

Building Our Lives Like Lego Blocks

What is your big dream? What is your goal in life? This girl’s goal today is to build a sturdy Lego tower.  Life in the U.S. is not as easy as people from other countries envision. I was browsing some posts on Instagram during my break time at work. As expected, 80-90% of all the posts I saw were definitely perfect looking termed by many as “instagrammable.” Everything flaunted beautiful portraits, astounding places, impeccable travel and vacations, winning moments, and so much more. In short, life seemed to look perfect. Continue reading “Building Our Lives Like Lego Blocks”

Magic Kingdom Time

Summer 2018 with my family. What did you do last summer? I am so excited because in less than a week I’ll be off school. I wish we could go see my grandparents in the Philippines this summer. 😘😍 Anyway, looking at this photo made me reminisce great times. This was taken during the summerContinue reading “Magic Kingdom Time”

Tween-kle Twinkle Sparkling Star

Have you heard your folks say, “You will never be ready to have kids until you actually have one?” Well, I heard that line a lot and I have personally proven it right. When I was younger, I never thought of how I would be when I have my own kids. All I knew was,Continue reading “Tween-kle Twinkle Sparkling Star”