There is something about May that I love. The month of May often is synonymous to flowers, love and motherhood. I believe that that is what May represents for me. Even back in the Philippines, the month of May means a celebration of flowers. Flores de Mayo (Spanish for "flowers of May") is a festival that is celebrated in the month of May. I love receiving flowers. I mean, most women love to receive flowers, right? But I particularly love receiving flowers during May because it is the month of … [Read more...]
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
I love creating a relaxing atmosphere. My sister knows this because even when we were young, I would love burning incense sticks in my room, turn on some instrumental music in the background and light up candles. I carried that over until now. Now, I love burning essential oils in our bedroom to make it smell nice and create a peaceful space for us as we unwind at night. I love essential oils for that purpose. I did have my Essential Oils 101 a few years ago when I won this free Aromatherapy … [Read more...]
5 PREGNANCY HACKS WITHOUT BUYING MATERNITY CLOTHES
Having been pregnant 3x, I have learned some lessons along the way. One of it is not to buy maternity clothes or at least I would minimise spending too much on maternity wear. Maternity clothes can be expensive and it is sad to just stash it in the cabinet until you get pregnant again. Maybe one or two maternity leggings, pants & shorts would do and 1 nice maternity work or going out dress would be enough. It is best to save up the money for stuff that are more useful when baby comes. So in … [Read more...]
LETTING GO: A POST-EASTER REFLECTION
I know that Easter has been weeks ago. This post meant to be a post-Easter reflection. I am a practicing Catholic and I have always loved Easter. It is my next favorite holiday next to New Year. I guess you can see that I am drawn to the aspect of newness and fresh start. So after that 40 days of Lent, Easter Sunday was a day of renewal and second chances. For me, it also made me think of the beauty of letting go. Letting Go of Material Things If you have been reading my blog lately, I have … [Read more...]
10 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING
When I started my minimalist journey and having that goal to save more, I started looking to reassess some of the things that I should stop or at least minimise buying. Here are 10 things I have stopped or minimised buying or stopped paying for: 1. Magazines I used to look buying magazines because I enjoy flipping through the new smooth pages of the glossies and seeing all the beautiful people inside & pretty items I get tempted to buy. It often triggers my impulse buying when I see a … [Read more...]
7 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING LONG-TERM
Traveling long term is both, stressful as well as an exciting experience for you to explore new avenues and mature as a person. However, it is always wise to learn from travelers' experience. Here are 7 tips that ensure you travel safe. Pack Sensibly Probably the first thing to cross one's mind when they think about travelling is packing. Whether you're moving overseas or just travelling long term, you will need to pack away your belongings and store them in a safe place, especially … [Read more...]
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