Education

  • 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

    4 Free and Fun Things to Do in San Jose City for April 2026
  • 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

    Holy Week Staycation at Baler (2026)
  • 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

    Holy Week 2025 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • 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

    Exciting Summer Activities for Kids in San Jose City
  • 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

    Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul
  • 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

    Sprout’s Shelf: Dalawa ang Daddy ni Billy
  • Our Daycare Experience

    It’s March, and moving up ceremonies are lined up here in the Philippines. These include those of our Day Care Centers, including our daughter’s. If you’re a first-time parent thinking of whether the government’s Day Care program is right for… Continue reading

    Our Daycare Experience
  • Sprout’s Shelf: May Alaga Akong Bakulaw

    Hi! Thank you for visiting my blog. Today, I’m starting a new series where I’ll review the books that Francis and I read with and for our child. If you don’t know already, I’m a children’s librarian and also a… Continue reading

    Sprout’s Shelf: May Alaga Akong Bakulaw