posted by Jennie on Jun 30
My son and I are currently in the middle of our second week of homeschooling. We’re happy to report that we breezed through the first week and we actually enjoyed every minute of it. Okay, I have to admit that I have to do better at being a more animated storyteller/preschool teacher. But so far so good, we are reaping the benefits of the kind of curriculum School of Tomorrow has provided homeschooling families like ours.
posted by Jennie on Jun 29
A lot of people will agree with me when I say that the most endearing and appealing subject for photography are children. This is especially true when the child that you take pictures of is your own. Like this little guy, instance.
As a hands on mom from birth, I have seen my son’s different expressions. But it was only yesterday that I found out that his face is most expressive when he eats (exactly like his father’s). It fascinates me how my husband eats. I would often tell him that he eats with his eyes. You would have to see for yourself to understand what I mean. Now, I will not be surprised if all eyes will be on my dear hubs during the next food event we go to. He is very forgiving, so I know he won’t take that against me.
My son eats exactly the way his papa does. It’s so fun to discover this after being with him all his life. You’d think he does not like what he eats in these shots. On the contrary, after he cleaned everything on his plate, he jumped to mine and finished everything that I was not meaning to eat anymore. I was full and I did not exactly like the garlic mushroom burger I had over at Chef d’ Angelo’s yesterday. This little guy has a big appetite. He literally eats more than I do.
posted by Jennie on Jun 29
I am so lovin’ my new baby, a Nikon D40. After deliberating what I needed (the nature of my job requires me a decent facility) and studying the specifications of netbooks, particularly which are Intel Atom and got my laptop checked by a technician- I was convinced that we will have more use for a DSLR than an Intel Atom netbook. Who knows, I might just venture into stock photo selling of sorts, in the future. Besides, we will not just make use of this in our internet marketing business but especially in the ministry. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jun 28
We left home at 3:45 A.M. last June 16. I was a little stressed over the fact that at 11PM the previous night, the little guy was still awake despite tucking him to bed earlier than usual. Maybe he was as excited as the hubby and I were. Jeff came home around midnight from a night out with our guys barkada from church. We decided that we both will not be sleep anymore, besides we were not done packing yet.
Our little guy was super sleepy as we dressed him to get ready to go. We planned to carry him to the car so he could sleep through while traveling, but he was up as soon as he knew where we were headed. It was sweet that we have a next day neighbor carbarn that we had a previous agreement with. Mang Ross took care of our transit from home to the airport and back again after three days.
posted by Jennie on Jun 28
After a couple of months of not being able to play soccer because of so many things on his plate, the hubby was able to join his team, Marikina United last night as they played against Lourdes highschool’s varsity team during a tune up game. Marikina United won: 5-4. Yey!
posted by Jennie on Jun 24
Marriage and Beyond has always been my primary blog. With at least four updates a week, the number has gone down to two. As soon as we came back from Boracay a week ago, we all went right back to business. We officially started homeschooling last week and as we were on it, I was also posting articles across our web pages and beating deadlines in between. The housework and everything else are always part of the package, as usual. I really am just thankful for a healthier me this year that I am able to do what I am now doing and some.
Some? I have been pretty distracted with some applications over at this particular social network. That’s just on the side whenever I get to do the “alt-tab” exercise, which can become frequent if I do not watch it. I might be speaking jibberish but I know a lot of my friends (online and otherwise) who are into these online games can so relate.
Undeniably a distraction, which I also consider a pretty silly diversion. But truth to tell, it has this certain way of destressing me of sorts. Now that I’m back to regular programming, I have been pretty busy with online assignments and looking into articles I could write to post in my niched blogs. It occurred to me that it has been a while since I last wrote about TULA handbags over at my beauty and fashion blog, Kikay Corner. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jun 23
With this LolaTechie going around as the most recent marketing strategy of this telephone company, I think my mom could easily come close to a second when it comes to groovy grandmas who are able to ride the waves of technology. She has always been computer savvy right from the early 80’s. While most of my classmates in grade school have yet to see what a computer does, we have been exposed to it. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jun 23
Mommies very well know how babies and toddlers tend to smell rather sour after a few hours, or even minutes (during extra humid days) after we have given our little cutie pies their baths. I happily report that my son has been sweet smelling practically all day since he started using GIGA baby soap. He would still sweat all right, but nothing like how he used to. I love it so much that I use the soap on his hair too.
The GIGA brand has been a staple in our household since 2005. And I wouldn’t even start telling you about NO ITCH. It magically clears away any trace of itchiness. They both have a permanent place in my dresser. NO PAIN replaced my former pricier Origins’ Peace of Mind. When migraine attacks, my instinct would be is to grab NO PAIN.
I have recommended GIGA to friends and relatives.I remember getting hold of a handful of GIGA products for my bestfriend, Gina who is in London, a few years ago. This is just about the neatest thing so far GIGA has come up with. My baby and I love GIGA’s brand new baby line (baby soap, insect repellant spray, cold rub, baby balm, baby cologne and baby oil) Everything caters to pampering your baby. The cologne is formulated just right, with its own original scent. My son loves it, I do too. 
posted by Jennie on Jun 22
posted by Jennie on Jun 22
SBC-Makati, the church that the hubby pastors, is located right smack in the country’s business district. When you are in Makati, it almost always follows that everything around the vicinity is expensive. This is the primary reason the church was not able to move addresses as previously planned.
Everything is expensive and for a small church that we have, it was not the wisest to commit to a monthly payment that we cannot afford. We did not have much of a choice but to stay put and prayerfully wait. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jun 20
Two days since we got back from Boracay and we are still not over it all! I heard once that sometimes a place can change you, I guess this time Boracay has me. I cannot recall ever enjoying Boracay this much. I can’t even recall ever enjoying Boracay at all, except of course for its white sand beauty. The time we were last there prior to this trip was in 2001, for our honeymoon. The so-so accommodation that we had then, plus the hassle of traveling from the port to Station 1. The endless bus ride from Kalibo to I don’t what that place is called (just when I thought the plane ride was the longest ride we were to have) I cannot even begin to put words into the discomfort of having to bathe in water that seem to come directly from the ocean. The water that was supplied in the hotel room we were in was just like salt water and it got my skin and hair so out of sorts. All the incovenience of our honeymoon trip in Boracay in 2001 were all scratched off in this trip. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jun 15
Early tomorrow morning, my boys and I will be flying to the island of Boracay and avail of the accommodation of Taj Guesthouse, for our long awaited break. We have perfectly timed it just before my son and I will officially start home schooling. After several weeks of going around asking people from the communities we are in, some two months back, the hubby and I narrowed down our options to two places that we read a good review of. One of which is Taj Guesthouse Boracay.
posted by Jeff on Jun 10
One of the sweetest things of being a preacher’s wife are the moments when the hubby pauses a while to sit by my side just to tell me things, appreciate me, for one, in the middle of finalizing his message for the next day’s sermon. The most recent of which happened last Saturday night. Sure he does that every so often. What makes it special is the all of a sudden undivided attention I get despite my in-the-computer-all- day-look.
Any wife could make use of that once in a while. I really am thankful for everything my husband is to me. He sure is not perfect, but there is definitely no way in the world I will exchange my being his wife to be the queen of the richest of earthly kingdoms.
You might ask what his sermon was about that got him to suddenly sit down beside me and look me in the eyes with that youthful look of courtship, with the sincerity of a child’s innocent gaze. His topic for last week was Building Better Relationships. The word that he he focused in his message is the word “Appreciation” and why it is important that we express our appreciation to the people around us.
posted by Jennie on Jun 9
Saizen, the P85 store got me into this whimsical shopping journey last week. Who would have thought anything so affordable could count for anything anymore. Sure, I have heard a handful of happy people stepping out of Saizen. But like every other thing, you have to get into it to actually experience its “cheap thrill.” Everyone could make use of a bargain in this time of economic crisis, right? It is almost certain that majority of the population’s spending habits has adjusted a great deal since the era of recession stepped in.
As a practical person, a mom at that, Saizen, the P85 store is the “it” store for me. You will find functional things that are hardly available in your regular store and the amazing finds are countless! Saizen’s Group General Manager, Mr. Bobby Go told us about Saizen’s the store which was launched here in the Philippines last April 29, 2009- pioneering with the present sole branch in Robinson’s Galleria. Here’s hoping for more branches across the metro.
No sub standard items in here, especially so that nearly everything is developed by Daiso-Sangyo, Inc. in Japan especially for Saizen. The hubby got a handful of great finds for the church office and the ministry. He also got hold of a couple of magic tricks packet at P85 a pop! He recently incorporated magic tricks during youth service. Me? I got stuck in rows upon rows of children’s toys, household stuff and fashion accessories. 
If there is anything that you might need in the house or for just about anything, you might want to swing by and see for yourself tons of choices you have for such affordable price. It will actually make you feel good that you spent less than you would have in your regular store.
It’s practically a one stop shop. From practical and functional household goods, hobby materials, school and office supplies, toys, lifestyle, quality fashion and apparel, home decors, Japanese interiors and ceramics, kitchenware and supplies, home improvement, gardening tools and pet accessories. What’s more fun is they come up with over a hundred of new items every month. Visit Saizen for authentic Daiso products located at the 3rd level, East Lane of Robinson’s Galleria.
posted by Jennie on Jun 6
It did not exactly occur to me that Parent Talk 101 was to focus particularly on communication with young adults/teenage children. But that did not get me disappointed. I think it is necessary for parents to be ready way ahead of the actual battle. This is what we did before I gave birth to my son. From learning how to be BabyWise to attending to childbirth classes. These helped us a lot to conceptualize the kind of parents we want to be. It is our first and we knew we had to start right.
