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Tiny fingerprints
I was wiping the mirrored console for the nth time today, wondering how on earth tiny fingerprints find themselves on the glass a few minutes after wiping that same glass clean. Then I decided sticky...
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Iñigo is one!
I can't believe it. I can't believe it's been a year.I thought I already knew a lot about infants after having Vito but Iñigo taught me a lot of new things, too. Like attachment parenting. Vito was...
View ArticleIf you have a nanny cam, tell the nanny
I saw a video on Facebook. It's a nanny cam that caught the nanny abusing a baby. I couldn't finish watching it. I can't watch things like that. It makes me feel murderous.Mommies, if you have a nanny...
View ArticleWhat Vince gave me this special weekend
What an amazing weekend we had! Iñigo turned one and we celebrated with a mini candle-blowing party. Then it was Mother's Day and Vince cooked and cleaned and took care of the kids while I spent the...
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Selfish (happy!) mama
The kids had a looooong afternoon nap. They woke up at 6pm and every mommy knows that's a bad idea. They woke up just after their Papa left for work, work being watching the premiere of Star Trek: Into...
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Happy Mother's Day from Avon!
Avon sent me a special gift for Mother's Day.Thanks, Avon! You always think of me! I've been an Avon fan since I was a kid. My very first perfume was Sweet Honesty. My perfume throughout my college...
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Iñigo's first birthday party: Getting ready
A blog reader told me, "You're famous for your tiny but tasteful kiddie birthday parties." Awww. Really? That was never my intention (to be famous haha) but yes, I'm a fan of small birthday parties...
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Iñigo's first birthday party: The party!
Happy first birthday, darling Iñigo!We are so very much in love with you and your beautiful round eyes and big smile and naughtiness. I hope you liked your first birthday party. It was kinda a riot!...
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Iñigo's first birthday party: After
Iñigo celebrated his very first birthday party with a very small party at our home. It was fun! I like small parties. I get to talk to everyone and the birthday boy enjoyed himself so much, he let all...
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I'm a woman of many talents but...
Haircutting is not one of them.My poor Vito! He doesn't mind, though. I guess he must really love me!Well, we're going out of town for the weekend. I have a sponsored post scheduled to publish tomorrow...
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Thanks, NIDO, for the NIDO! Plus, win an iPad Mini!
Look what arrived on my doorstep yesterday—milk! Thanks, NIDO!We're actually swimming in milk this week. First, we always have fresh milk in the house. Fresh milk, not formula, is what my...
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Reader question: How do you manage nursing Iñigo from the breast alone?
I have readers in Abu Dhabi! A fellow mom—we'll call her Mommy A—emailed me her concern about breastfeeding her infant daughter.Here's my late reply:I was able to reply a couple of weeks later, so full...
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Kasambahay Law infographic
The Kasambahay Law took effect yesterday. I've not talked to a lawyer about the law, as I had said I would. I was about to but then my household help stole money and gift certificates from me and ran...
View ArticleThe evils of milk marketing
My friend asked me yesterday, "What milk do you give your kids?" It's hard to reply because I think, even though it looks like a simple question, it actually has a very complicated answer.I give Vito...
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I'm a Sangobion brand believer!
Okay, mommies, nag-level up na si Topaz Mommy!I am now a brand ambassador for iron booster and vitamin and mineral supplement Sangobion. Hooray! Sangobion would rather call us "brand believers." And...
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St. Luke's Global City's breastfeeding policy
I am so proud I gave birth in this hospital. SLMC Global City is a huge reason why both my children were breastfed.I was never separated from my babies.They were placed immediately on my chest as soon...
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Topaz Mommy's ad rates going up in July!
Topaz Mommy is getting more popular! Since my ad rates are based on my page views, my rates are going up in July!Book your ads, sponsored posts, giveaways and reviews now while it's still cheap! I have...
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Nikki's adorable baby shower
My friend Nikki is a few weeks away from popping out a baby boy and we're all so excited for her and her hubby, Bern! Last weekend, an adorable baby shower was thrown for the expectant couple and Nikki...
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I want to be a WAHM and a CEO!
That's why I'm going to this workshop:It was around 2008 that I decided I wanted to work from home. I liked my job then—I loved it!—but at the same time, I knew I didn't want to be a magazine editor...
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Praying Wives and kids at ACE Water Spa
I don't have photos of the water spa. There's like this huge sign in there that says no cameras, no cell phones, no everything. One look at that and you think, "WTH? What are they hiding in there?"...
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