Activities and Travels
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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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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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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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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
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A Quick Tagaytay Getaway
Some people will disagree, but this has to be the shortest January since I became an adult. I feel like there’s so much to do and so little time. No need to argue, though; this just proves time is merely… Continue reading
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The Casablanca at Samal, Bataan
How far in advance do you plan your vacations? For us Castillos – well, actually just me and mama – we start our preparations for at least half a year. For Christmas 2024, we booked our staycation as far as… Continue reading
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