DIY Harry Potter costume
It's Book Week again at school! And I didn't have to worry about my son's costume since I just recycled it from his sister's last year. ;pMy daughter dressed up as Hermoine Granger last year and good...
View ArticleAlice in Wonderland costume for Book Week
For Book Week this year, my daughter decided to go as Alice In Wonderland. She was Little Red Riding Hood for Grade 1 and Hermoine Granger last year. I've been wanting to do Alice for the longest time...
View ArticleOur Rainbow Vacuum Demo experience (to buy or not to buy?)
I've been referred to have a Rainbow vacuum demo a number of times before, but I've always said no since I know how expensive it is. But I've read such great reviews about it in online mommy groups,...
View ArticleOur day at Ocean Park Hong Kong
This past summer, we went to Hong Kong to celebrate my son Sabre's 7th birthday. It was originally supposed to be an entire Disneyland trip, where we would stay in the Explorers Lodge Hotel for 3 days...
View ArticleFirst time at HMR Trading Haus
HMR is your surplus store where you can buy furniture, appliances, clothes, and other general merchandise imported from retail outlets in Australia, Europe, and US. I've heard of it before from people...
View ArticleDivisoria shopping loot 2018
I probably go to Divisoria once a year and it's usually when we have balikbayan relatives who want to go shopping there. Anyway, my brother-in-law and his fiancée are getting married next year and they...
View ArticleDIY: Painting our front door RED
I've been wanting to give our front door a fresh coat of paint for the longest time, and it's finally done!Just a background, we bought our house almost 8 years ago and everything was as is when we...
View ArticleA kid's guide to the Manila International Book Fair on Sept. 12-16, 2018
Wonderful novels and storybooks, what more can excite a book-loving kid than thousands and thousands of these? The 39th Manila International Book Fair is certainly a child’s paradise that can be...
View ArticleA day at the Australia Zoo
I grew up watching Steve Irwin and all his Crocodile Hunter adventures on TV. I remember when he died in that tragic accident, I couldn't believe it and was so heartbroken. Anyway, it's always been a...
View ArticleDIY Lampshade Makeover
Lamps are a great way to accessorize any room. And customizing the shade with fabric is a great way to add color or pattern to the space.I've had this pair of white lamps (from Regalong Pambahay) for...
View ArticleDecluttering and Organizing our home (part 1)
I'm sure I'm not the only one with dreams of having a perfectly clutter-free home. Especially for those with kids, it's such a struggle to keep everything neat and orderly with their endless toys,...
View ArticleColor Coordinated Bookshelves
I've always dreamed of having bookshelves in my living room to display all my stuff. And now finally, it's here!I've checked different bookshelves online from the extremely popular Ikea Billy...
View ArticleDIY School Supplies Family Costume
It's Halloween time again! I admit I was a bit lazy at first with the kids' costumes this year. Usually I have a theme all planned out months in advance, but before I knew it, I realized it was October...
View ArticleTokyo Travel Diaries: Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Autumn is definitely my favorite season. I just love how the weather is cold, but not too cold. How the leaves are all red and yellow. How I can finally wear all my coats and sweaters lol! I'm sure...
View ArticleTokyo Travel Diaries: Harry Hedgehog Cafe in Harajuku
Animal cafes are all the rage in Japan, but I've honestly never been interested in visiting one (I'm scared haha). But my friend, who I was with during my last visit to Tokyo, is super into it and made...
View ArticleApplying for a UK Tourist Visa in the Philippines
By the time this post comes out, hubby and I will be in London for a glorious vacation away from the kids! lol ;p Actually, we're celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary although a bit earlier. Our...
View ArticleKEEP MY PASSPORT Service When Applying for a UK Tourist Visa
My husband availed the Keep My Passport service when we applied for a UK Tourist Visa. The thing is, it's so hard for him to apply for any visa since he's always traveling for work. So when we saw that...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
I'm BAAAAACK! Just in time to bid 2018 goodbye! After me and hubby got back from our vacation last November, I was so busy with the kids and prepping for Christmas that I just had to take a break from...
View ArticleKICCA Kids Cafe & Interactive Playground at Festival Mall
Christmas vacation is officially over when school starts tomorrow! But I'm happy we were able to do lots of activities over the holidays including going to KICCA, a Kids Cafe and Interactive Playground...
View ArticlePassport Renewal for me and my kids (DFA Alabang, January 2019)
If you aren't aware, there's a new system now in setting an appointment for your passport application/renewal. Now you have to pay first before your appointment can be confirmed. This new system was...
View ArticleLondon Travel Tips for First-Timers
If you're reading this, then you're probably doing a lot of research on your upcoming London trip. I myself spent hours going on different sites and reading various blogs to help me and hubby plan for...
View ArticleOur U.S. Tourist Visa Application & Interview Experience (2019)
I don't know why, but applying for a U.S. Visa has always been met with apprehension and dread for most people. I guess it's because there's an actual interview, which of course can be quite...
View ArticleGetting my PSA (NSO) Certificates in just an hour!
HELLO AGAIN!!! Gosh, I haven't posted anything here in my blog for the longest time! It's just that I've been so busy with life lately like with the kids (final exams and other school stuff), my...
View ArticleMy 4th Pregnancy!
Hello again blog! Wow, my last post was in April pa pala! If you're following me Instagram (@mrsmommyholic), I'm sure you know by now that I've given birth to my 4th child! So many people were...
View ArticleAstra's Birth Story
Finally sharing Astra's birth story with you guys! If you read my previous post about my pregnancy, it was fairly easy for me up until my last trimester. Especially the final month, when I started...
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