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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
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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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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
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Meaningful Gift Idea for Kids: Personalized Art Print
Is it just my daughter or do toddlers really go through a kitten phase? Ever since I got her the Lampara storybook Ang Kapuri-puring Kuting by Eugene Evasco (writer) and Dominic Agsaway (illustrator) in preparation of her first year of… Continue reading
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Electric Toothbrush Diaries
It’s National Dental Health Month! I honestly did not grow up with a good dental health education, so there’s a lot of thing I have only learned in the last five years. In fact, I didn’t even know about flossing… 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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New Beginnings
First, Happy New Year! I hope you and your family are starting the year filled with love and hope. As for my family, we are doing very well. It seems we have managed to start the year on the right… Continue reading
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