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Effective versus Efficient
We don’t have cable TV at home, so sometimes, I consider it a treat to browse through channels whenever I am staying in a hotel when on vacation. I don’t know why. Still, I sometimes find myself watching and actually being fascinated with those home TV shopping networks selling multi-purpose products. Quite frankly, I find […]
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Mommies Make Secret Histories with God
In this clip, I shared a lesson on Hannah’s life and how we can cultivate times with the Lord as a mother. Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 9 Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his chair by the doorpost of […]
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Life Science Center Philippines
Mika and I decided to do something about our health as she constantly battles with allergies. Through Life Science, we were able to take some test to determine what we are allergic to. Here is the video of our visit to Life Science Center
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Breaking Christmas Tradition
Ever since we had kids, we more or less have been doing the same Christmas traditions for the past 10 or so years. Even when my kids didn’t quite understand what we were doing, I still tried to let them experience the Christmas season as distinct from all other holidays by creating traditions and giving […]
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Start the Week Right
It’s been quite a while since I last shared my thoughts here, hasn’t it? That was on purpose. I wanted to be more focused on being with the kids, with as little distraction (as if that could really happen) as possible. So since last year, the only social media app I retained on my phone was Instagram, and […]
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Tale as Old as Time: The Story We Should be Telling our Kids
I have always been a fan of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. I memorize the songs. I think I also memorize the lines. I have fond memories of taking part in our high school musical play back in the day (okay, saying that just made me feel old). The moment news of the animated film […]
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Note to Self: Labor to Rest
Don’t you just love long weekends?? I know I do! Although, there’s really no difference for our family since Monday is Dennis’ regular Sabbath and day off, and because our church services are on no matter what (which means he still needs to be on work mode during weekends.) But just the same, I love […]
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The One Homeschooling Event You Would Want to be a Part of
The One Homeschool Activity You Would Want To Be A Part OfThe way I see it, homeschooling is not just about having school at home. It is not just about choosing the right curriculum, finding a good school routine or structure, or the mommy being called teacher-mom. Homeshooling is a way of life. It is […]
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You’re Being Watched
As I write this, I am inside the cab, with my three-year old putting his entire weight on my arm, my eight-year old sleeping on my shoulder, and my ten-year old napping in her own personal space. We are on our way to a field trip– you know, the kind that us homeschoolers are fond […]
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School of Rock
Hello everybody! I’m Alyanna. I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the guitar so that I can play music for my family. Guess what? Now I can! Why? Because I went to the School of Rock! When I was invited to the School of Rock, I was excited to go. But as the […]