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4 Free and Fun Things to Do in San Jose City for April 2026
What are your little ones doing this summer in San Jose City? There’s an ongoing war that’s driving living expenses up, and maybe, like me, you’re wondering if paying for summer activities for your little ones are worth it in… Continue reading
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Holy Week Staycation at Baler (2026)
Hello! Again, long time no see. Like, I have literally forgotten I have a blog? My inconsistency is astounding. Anyway, Happy Easter! For this Holy Week – yes, yes, we are officially bad Catholics – we went to Baler, Aurora… Continue reading
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Our First HFMD Experience
Just when Francis and I thought that 2025 flew by without a major health scare for our little one, enter Sprout’s first experience with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Phew! (Long time no see! I’m sorry for not posting… Continue reading
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Holy Week 2025 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur
I originally planned to write this right after our Holy Week trip, but with the news of Pope Francis’ death, I couldn’t get myself to do it. Pope Francis is my favorite pope, you see… he’s literally the reason I… Continue reading
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Exciting Summer Activities for Kids in San Jose City
I love being a Batang ’90s, but I’m also quite envious of all the opportunities for kids readily available. I don’t know if it’s just us – being poor and living in a remote area in Nueva Ecija – but… Continue reading
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How We Manage Lice and Nits at Home w/o Shaving Our Hair
First, a trigger warning: lice. When I was in fourth grade, I had a major lice infestation. I discovered it when I was taking an exam, and as I was answering, one fell from my head to my test paper.… Continue reading
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Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul
Hello! Would you want to know why I became a librarian? I’ll tell you anyway. It’s because, aside from being the mother of a girl, growing up I had no other desire in life than be surrounded by books. And… Continue reading
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Sprout’s Shelf: Dalawa ang Daddy ni Billy
“Mama, ano ba ‘yung bakla?” my three-year-old asked the morning of last Friday. I am ashamed about the fact that I didn’t know how to respond, as I think of myself as an ally. With both my hands and my… Continue reading








