Mom Life

Patti Castillo-De Guzman

  • 5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday

    This 2024, February 14 falls on the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday. If you’re a Catholic, you know that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving. If you’re a Catholic and a hopeless romantic, you know… Continue reading

    5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday

  • The longest January

    Sprout has not been well since last week. The Tuesday before yesterday, she had a fever which went away the next day, but in its place, cough and colds. Her condition has been improving after seeing her pediatrician and taking… Continue reading

    The longest January

  • The runner-up

    I went to Davao City for the second time this year. This time, it was to attend the Storybook Recognition Rites and Reading Exhibit of the Department of Education’s Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing). Three… Continue reading

    The runner-up

  • At 35

    I can’t believe I’m 35, but also, I’m beyond grateful. At 35, I have a home – in my husband and our daughter, living in the small but perfect house. I still have both of my parents and my parents-in-law.… Continue reading

    At 35

  • Books are in the Air Pt. 2: Philippine Book Festival Davao

    I went to Davao last week for the second leg of the Philippine Book Festival, and for the ceremonial rites of our acceptance of a National Book Development Board Book Book partner site. Yey! Despite all the drama of leaving… Continue reading

    Books are in the Air Pt. 2: Philippine Book Festival Davao

  • San Jose City to NAIA in 2 Ways: Commuting in 2023

    It’s my first time airplane travel since the pandemic, and many things have changed from getting from San Jose City to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For one, travel time has become longer by hours due to new rerouting schemes from… Continue reading

    San Jose City to NAIA in 2 Ways: Commuting in 2023

  • First Time Leaving My Child for a Work Trip: Checklist of a Guilty Working Mom

    This month, I am bound for the second leg of the Philippine Book Festival in Davao City. (I couldn’t go to the Manila leg because Sprout had to be hospitalized; I guess things really happen for a reason.) Anyway, I… Continue reading

    First Time Leaving My Child for a Work Trip: Checklist of a Guilty Working Mom

  • Inspirational Message for Kita-Kita High School Graduating Class of 2023

    I was invited to be the guest speaker for the first graduation ceremonies of Kita-Kita High School Senior High School, San Jose City Nueva Ecija on July 11, 2023. Archiving it here for Sprout to read when she’s older. Magandang… Continue reading

    Inspirational Message for Kita-Kita High School Graduating Class of 2023