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SWATCHED: Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Unzipped
Part procrastinating, part mom-guilt. Today we’ll do a quick review & swatch of Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Unzipped. So ever since I got back to working a regular day-job, albeit a work-from-hoe one. My time was yet split again and my blogging hours shortened. Add on the mom guilt because there are times I blog when macho kid is at home, and I promised to give him my full attention. Huhu. But I bet most of you don’t care about my life woes so I’ll head on to my review. Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Unzipped A universally flattering berry mauve Price: 850php (full-size) Where to buy: Glamourbox.ph…
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How to Start Investing in Your Future
Everyone knows the feeling: when you’re young, you’re on top of the world. You can do anything, be anyone, and go anywhere. But that feeling doesn’t last forever, and it’s important to start investing in your own future as early as now. Last June, The Macho Mom talked about making investments in properties and the stock market. And while that’s certainly important, Rappler reports that more and more millennials and women in general are choosing to invest in the stock market, for example— that’s not the only way to invest in your future. Here are five more things you can do to ensure a better, brighter future for yourself and…
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REVIEW and FAQ: On Wearing Reusable Cloth Sanitary Pads
Excuse-moi for my make-up free face! Haha! I’m so excited to share with you something sustainable. Something that can save the planet and your wallet at the same time! *drumroll* they’re reusable cloth pads (panty liners or napkins or sanitary pads) whatever you prefer to call em. Basically, they’re made out of cloth (duh) and you use it to replace regular napkins that’s made out of plastics, gels, and papers. How much? 100php/pad for a liner size, 150php for a napkin size Where to buy? @paralumanph on instagram (they also sell other sustainable goods like metal straws etc) Before discovering these, I used to change my pads 3-4x a day depending on my flow. Saw…
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Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Singapore 2019| Day 1 Photo Diary
Hi guys, today macho kid and I will share you some tips before visiting Universal Studios Sentosa in Singapore. This is actually our 3rd time but the 1st time that he’s aware and can remember. Also see: ZOO RIVER SAFARI + BUGIS STREET BARGAIN SHOPPING DAY 3: SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE + Song Fa Bak Kut Teh in CHINATOWN SINGAPORE 2019 FAMILY TRIP | Our 3-Day Itinerary with Little Budget & Planning Ever since he was small, Geof has always been obsessed with the Universal Studios introduction clip. Why? Nobody knows. I asked him before and he told me that film intros are cool. If you have no idea what I’m…
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THINGS TO DO IN BOHOL (Chocolate Hills, Island Hopping, Wildlife Eco Park, Butterfly Habitat, Loboc River Cruise)
Hello! This is Part 2 of my 3-Part Bohol Travel and Itinerary Series. On today’s post I’ll be sharing with you all the fun activities macho kid and I experienced during our 3-day stay in the beautiful islands of Bohol. 🙂 Also See: Bohol Bee Farm Review & Rates Family Friendly Bohol Travel and Itinerary THINGS TO DO IN BOHOL Look. If I were in a trip together with my friends the itinerary would probably be a bit different. But I was with my 55 yr old tita and an 8 year old. I thought of fun activities in Bohol that a kid and an elderly would enjoy. Here’s…
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4 Simple Activities to Bond with Your Kid
Here I am with motherly anxiety. With the thought that in a few years, macho kid will go into his puberty stage and on to becoming a teenager. I’m sure you’ll agree that we’ll miss their super sweet baby and kid phase. Instead of worrying, I thought of simple ways we can bond with our kid. While they’re still young (and us too). Also I’ll be sharing this super cool website that allows you to do almost all of these activities at once! #4 Outdoors Being confined to daily routines and work can stress you out. Stress is a huge factor in their relationships with children. Because the more…
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Review: Nono’s by Classic Confections | Mama and Baba Food Adventures
When we were on vacation in Manila for 2 months, one of the places macho kid and I frequent is the new Podium. Why? Simply because they have delicious dining option without the messy crowd. One of Jop’s favorite restaurants to dine in is Nono’s by Classic Confections. As you can see here’s another photo of him on a different day (the next one actually) nonos chicken Nono’s by Classic Confections I was craving for something creamy so I got their Roasted Squash Soup (225php). Jop with his usual Homestyle Chicken with Mashed Potatos and Dinner Rolls (325php). The place is very homey with strong tita vibes. They offer a wide…
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Gardenia Delicia Spread Review | Deliciously Delightful!
Food affects our mood tremendously. Eating something delicious can transform anyone from grumpy to happy! That’s why I’m excited to share with you Gardenia Delicia Spread. To be honest, that morning when we were supposed to shoot for the unboxing video. I was in a terrible, terrible mood. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Even while writing this post as of this moment, I am not my best. My son macho kid, is one of my saving grace. He helps me stay sane despite having a bipolar disorder. Surprisingly, eating this yummy Gardenia Delicia spread with Geof instantly perked up my mood! Continue reading for our…
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Photo Diary: Macho Kid and Mom Foodtrip Adventures Part 2!
Woohoooooooo! This is another personal musing post where I’m not thinking of any search engine optimization, making it viral, or anything else! Just sharing my precious moments captured in photos turning into precious memories. My macho kid is growing so fast huhuhu he’s turning 8 this year and I just can’t!!! He’s not a baby anymore! 3 more years and he’ll go into puberty T_T I. JUST CANT I will miss my baby so much! But like everyone else. Everyone grows old. Even me. Even you. He promised me that when he becomes a teen we’ll still have our mama and baba adventures (that’s what we call our dates) and…
