Whether it be an empty room, a blank wall, an empty shelf, or a closet that isn’t full to the brim, people have the tendency to fill up empty spaces. Why do we fill this way? Like we need to fill up every void? This might be because empty spaces evoke the feeling that something … More Embracing Empty Spaces
Money is a big part of our lives. We use it everyday to buy our necessities and luxuries. We use it to pay for our education, our food, our house/rent, among other things. So why don’t a lot of families talk about it? There is a mindset that talking about money is rude and embarrassing. This is especially true in Filipino culture, and I bet it’s the same for other cultures as well. … More Let’s Talk About Money: Break the Taboo
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It has been 2 years since my husband and I uprooted and started a brand new chapter of our lives in New Zealand. There are pros and cons of leaving the Philippines and living here, such as: … More 2 Years in New Zealand
Having hair treatments in a salon was one of my favorite self-care things to do back in the Philippines. Getting pampered every once in a while is nice treat, especially after months of working so hard. Unfortunately, professional hair treatments in New Zealand can get very expensive and has become quite a luxury 😢 So … More Coconut Oil Hair Bun
I have wanted to start a blog last year, 2018. I would brainstorm to think of different blog names, topics, and ideas. I’d write down words and see which ones strike me. This went on for months and months. Until finally, I told myself “Girl, quit stalling and just buy the damn domain already.” “The … More Start Before You’re Ready
If you can barely pay your bills and are just scraping by every month, saving money will probably be last thing on your mind. It’s true that it is much easier to spend than to save. Unfortunately, life is very unpredictable and unforeseen things happen that can put a huge dent on your finances – sometimes prompting you to get a loan. And with a loan comes interest, and you get caught in a vicious cycle of burying yourself in debt. Having a good amount of savings can lessen the financial effect of having these emergencies. … More Saving Money for Beginners
I am one of those people who does not like eating oats in the morning, oatmeal specifically. It’s just too mushy and bland for my taste. I tried adding some chocolate and bananas in it to make it taste better, but I still didn’t like it’s texture. However, I still want to eat oats since … More Oat, Cranberry, & Seeds Cookies
We are currently living in a world where busyness is glorified, bad news is present everyday, people feel more disconnected, and social media triggers comparison and envy. No wonder a lot more people are lonelier today than before. However, with all this negativity around us, we can still choose to see the positive. We can … More Starting a Gratitude Journal
Mornings are my favorite time of the day. I love letting sunlight pour into our home. I am not one of those people who can wake up at 4am or 5am everyday. I tried it, and realized that my body can’t handle it long-term. But I do get up earlier than I should – before … More My 5 Simple Morning Habits
We usually do grocery shopping every weekend. We do one big haul for food and supplies that’ll last us the whole week. Before we hit the supermarket though, there’s something I like doing. I take an inventory of our pantry (highlighting the items that we should consume soon), our freezer, and our cooked food in … More What I Do Before Grocery Shopping
