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Why the youngest child is special to mommies
There's an older lady in our condo complex who runs the neighborhood grocery and canteen. When I was first pregnant, she always asked how I was, if I was excited, if I'm okay. She always gave me extra...
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Smart introduces service that nurtures a safe and connected family
Commercial muna!As you all know if you just look at the top ad of this blog, Smart is my sponsor. Hooray! Thanks so much, Smart, for believing in Topaz Mommy! Anyway, last week, Smart hosted a lunch...
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Family fun at Pinto Art Gallery!
We just came home from Batangas but before I talk about our trip south, let me tell you about our trip east! I grew up in Antipolo but I've never really explored the hills of my childhood home. So I've...
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Looking cute in my Elin maternity dresses!
Hooray! I'm finally at that stage in my pregnancy where I don't look "Oh, are you pregnant or did you get fat?" but I'm not yet "Omigod you look so big, when are you going to pop?"Yes, mommies, I'm...
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Mommies, let's shop at Cirque du Bébé this weekend!
Helping my friend Mariel Bartolome of Mothercare and ELC spread the word to you mommies!I'm going to go and check out this baby fair this weekend. I need new stuff for the Baby Chicken. Mostly just...
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I took the Sangobion Challenge to love life!
I'm so happy to say that Sangobion is partnering with Topaz Mommy again!As I told you before, I've been taking Sangobion since 2009, when my OBG prescribed it to me when I first got pregnant. Now I'm...
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Shoe shopping at TOMS
A couple of weeks ago, my boys and I dropped by Nothing But H2O to get me a swimsuit since we were going to Batangas for the weekend. We were really just going to get the swimsuit but we bought TOMS...
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Proud mommy moment: Iñigo's a coin bearer!
We're just delirious with happiness that Iñigo became part of a wedding entourage!The problem with getting married waaaaaaaay later than all your friends is by the time your kids are flower...
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My life!
Saw this photo on Facebook today and thought, "Omigosh. That is so my life right now!"Exasperating. Infuriating. Exhausting. And oh so adorable! I love it. I really do!*image from...
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I have a lot of posts lined up but all blogging is on hold because I'm on royal watch! The Cambridge family is touring New Zealand now and the star of the show is little Prince George and, boy, that...
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Family fun at Pico Sands!
Summer is definitely here! So a few weeks ago, my family drove all the way to Hamilo Coast in Batangas where the residential and resort community of Pico de Loro Cove is.Here's what it looks like from...
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How to wear leggings
This is me wearing my blue Elin Georgia dress as a top. I wore it with navy Mango leggings, Zara ballet flats, Ni-QUA clutch and my pearls. Oops, no makeup and hair not brushed!Moms and preggy women...
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Anemone swimsuit for my pregnant body
Oh yes, we've come to that time of the year when my Facebook feed is crowded with photos of nearly naked people. So I was reminded of my Anemone find!Just before we went to Batangas last month, I was...
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Kiddie haircuts at posh Peppermint Salon
I've been cutting Vito's hair for a year now. I'm not a great haircutter, as you can see here:My first attempt at cutting Vito's hair last year.Going to a kiddie salon's been stressful because Vito...
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Report an itch when you're pregnant
I disappeared from Topaz Mommy for a while back there! I've been busy going to and from St. Luke's Global for lab tests and consultations because I suddenly developed a strange itch all over my body in...
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Because it's May 4
We got the kids light sabers from Tokyo.(Thanks so much, Kristine, for buying them and bringing them back here!)The boys are so happy! They can't stop playing with the light sabers!And here's the best...
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Iñigo's turning 2!
And that is why Topaz Mommy hasn't been updating! The mommy me has been very busy. Our little boy is going to be 2 years old this Sunday. Proud papa Vince has been giving Iñigo a gift every day this...
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Big hearts
After lunch today, Vito was calling his Papa, who was locked up in the bedroom, writing. Vito wanted to play even though he knew that after lunch is his father's work time. So I went over to play with...
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SMART partners with Uber for Mother's Day!
I love using Uber car service. It's what makes my life as a work-at-home mom possible. I don't drive, you see, so I need to commute. But because of all the scary taxi stories, I'm scared to take cabs....
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The real reason why mothers are happy on Mother's Day
It's not because you love us. It's because we love you!Today was Iñigo's birthday. We had so much fun! We gave him two major gifts so he was so excited and happy.We had a cake, and then the brothers...
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