Pretty Practical Mom

Hello, mga marse! After a long hiatus, I am thrilled to reconnect with you through this blog. Life has been a whirlwind, and I have so much to share. For those new here, I am a proud Filipino mom of three beautiful daughters, and I'm excited to reintroduce myself and this blog, which has always been a cherished space for me. A Growing Family During my time away, our family has grown. We now have a third daughter who has brought even more joy, love, and laughter into our lives. Watching my girls bond and grow together has been one of the most fulfilling experiences. It's incredible how each child brings a unique light and energy to our family dynamic. Incorporating More Veggies into Our Lifestyle One of the most significant changes in our lives recently has been our effort to make healthier food choices by adding more vegetables to our meals. This journey isn’t about going fully vegan but about finding balance and making mindful, nutritious decisions. As a mom, I want my daughte...

  The Birthday Girl As parents, we all strive to give our children the best and most special birthday celebrations, filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. However, if hindi ka RK (Rich Kid) 😂financial constraints can make it challenging to plan an extravagant party. Well, it's not the lavishness of the celebration that matters but the genuine happiness and togetherness shared with loved ones. Amarah's birthday celebration at McDonald's proves that even with a limited budget, love and family can turn any event into something truly magical. Digital Invitation A Simple Venue with Overflowing Love: As my daughter's birthday approached, I knew I had to plan something special within our limited means. After considering various options, we decided to host her party at McDonald's. With a capacity of only 30 people, I knew it might get a little crowded, but I wanted to make sure that both sides of our family could join the celebration. One good thing about McDonald...

Do you know that you can actually start an Ukay business with just a thousand pesos?? Yup, you read that right! This can be tripled in a day or a week of selling your Ukay!  If you have 1000 and wondering what business to start with that,   You're on the right page because I'm gonna teach you how you can start and grow your business with that money. Before we go any further, I want to let you know that this isn't going to be easy. It's not just about starting a business and making money, it is also about learning new skills so you can use them in the future and make more money. Just a little background,   When I started my ukay ukay business last October, I was only a month away from giving birth to my youngest daughter. It's safe to say that I was pretty pregnant at the time.  My first thought was to start a business that wouldn't cause me so much fatigue while I was waiting for my baby to arrive. I mean, it's hard enough to run a business while you're ...

    Most of you are probably thinking of ways to earn money online since we have been locked up at   home for some time now due to the COVID-19. Well there might be many ways for us to earn but be careful on choosing one because you might end up wasting your precious time trying online jobs that are not legit. I have been teaching ESL for many years now. This job can really pay the bills plus it won't require you too much to get started with just enough skill set and a few equipment. You are good to go! Some people are hesitant to apply because they're thinking that it might require a Bachelor's Degree, but I can tell that YES it can be an advantage, but even if you're currently a student or an undergraduate who's looking for a job —  Then this might be the perfect job for you. Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skill Communication is very important and Conversations are supposed to be fun. Iba ibang uri ng students ang makakusap ninyo from time to time lalo ...

This rainy season, who can resist the temptation of coffee? Not even pregnant women I bet. Oh Why am I pregnant this rainy season? 😞 I need coffee to have my system working at full force. Pregnant women also need their fix of caffeine, but doctors warn against drinking coffee during pregnancy.  Experts say that no safe level of caffeine exists for a growing fetus. Therefore, it is not recommended to drink coffee while pregnant or trying to conceive and a woman who drinks coffee will be more likely to have miscarriages, stillbirths, infants with low birth weight or small for gestational age, leukaemia in children and overweight  but According to the current guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)  200 mg of caffeine a day has risks that are extremely small.  Pregnant women can have 1–2 cups (240–580 mL) of coffee as long as it doesn't exceed 200 mg  however do you know that Caffeine can also be found in a number of foo...