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SSS ID: Who to Contact for Follow-Up

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One of the most popular articles in this blog is my post on How To Get A Digitized SSS ID I wrote about my own experience then but I should have done so with the caveat that what I went through may differ from others who go through the same process. Some of my friends got their IDs earlier than I did, while some got it after 2 years and some who are still waiting up to now. From what I've read in the news, the machines that process the digitized IDs have all broken down at some point and the … [Continue reading]

Review and a Giveaway!: Bright Bakers Cupcake Kit

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Each week I get a couple of requests for product reviews. I try to agree only to those that are relevant to the blog and that I know will be of use to you guys too. The goal of my reviews really is to provide you guys with new information on new products that you may want to try yourselves.  One of the requests for reviews I got was from Sandrine Chanto, a senior student of Ateneo De Manila who is taking up BS Management. Their group came up with a Gourmet Cupcake Baking Kit and she wanted me to … [Continue reading]

How to Make Doctor Visits Easier for the Kids (And for You)

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You really can't blame kids for hating hospitals and doctors. They only visit the place and see their docs to get their shots or when they're sick (in which case they get more shots).  They're poked and looked at by strangers wearing strange masks who ask you what hurts over and over and over again. Our visits to St. Luke's fortunately have always been relatively easy because DW has always been fuss free and calm when we have to go for check-ups and yes even if we're rushing him to the ER. … [Continue reading]

Review: Manuka Honey Propolis Suckles

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Last Christmas (I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away...sorry I couldn't stop myself haha) a friend gave us a box of Manuka Honey Propolis Peppermint Suckles.  BDW has been battling his pesting ahem because of the cold spell the Metro has been experiencing. We always keep an assortment of lozenges and cough drops in our car and at work to ease BDW's throat irritations. We decided to try out Manuka Health's Peppermint Suckles one morning during our long drive from QC … [Continue reading]

New Giveaway: Win a Php1,000 GC from Caleb’s Closet

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Caleb's Closet is a mommy-owned online business. Momma Lei runs the business is now a full-time stay-at-home mom to Caleb and loving wife to Arvin. Momma Lei is also a doctor who served in Palawan as a barrio doctor. She says that "she only pursues things that she is passionate about". Thus Dr. Lei is now Momma Lei and her online shop Caleb's Closet reflects her passion in bringing up her child in the best way she can. Caleb's Closet is stocked with eco-friendly products like wooden toys and … [Continue reading]