Patti Castillo-De Guzman
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The Perfect Tree: Planting Seeds for Love for Nature
There are books that I wish I had written and one of them is “The Perfect Tree.” It’s not just because of the melodic text, in particular the way its author, Glory Moralidad, masterfully started the book. Writers claim you… Continue reading
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The Unwriting Life
On the midnight of January 16, I received an invite to the awarding ceremonies of the 4th National Competition on Storybook Writing. Now, please don’t ask me to share the story that won; I don’t know. I sent three, and… Continue reading
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Converting a Shed Into a Tiny House in the Philippines: Part 2 (2022)
We built a tiny house in Nueva Ecija, Philippines! Here is how we did it and how much we spent. Continue reading
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Sprout’s First Time in Baguio: Welcoming 2023 at Baguio City
Happy New Year! 2022 has ended, and despite its failures on a national scale, there is still so much to be thankful for on a personal level. For our little family, these include Sprout surviving her first hospitalization in June,… Continue reading
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Getting Our Passports at DFA Calasiao (December 2022)
Why You Need a Passport Even if your family won’t be travelling anytime soon, getting a passport still has a lot of benefits. Here are three reasons you should get you and your child a passport: Scheduling Our Passport Appointment… Continue reading
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#DeGuzFam at 2 Years: Ramblings of a Millennial Wife
When I was young, I didn’t want a husband. I just wanted a daughter from adoption. And we will live in a fairytale cottage surrounded by pollenless flowers and bake lemon blueberry muffins in matching gingham aprons. Now with our… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Create a Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is a time for festive celebrations and merriment, but it can also be a time to reflect on the season. Christmas has its challenges: it’s expensive and stressful, many people struggle to afford gifts or decorations, and some find… Continue reading
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Nativity Fast: 40 Days of Preparing the Spirit for Christmas
For many of us in the Philippines, Christmas and fasting don’t go together. After all, this predominantly Christian nation has the longest Christmas in the world, starting from September 1 to well beyond December 25. Even non-Christians have reasons to… Continue reading
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