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Friday Fun Find: Wink Shapewear

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I know you guys can relate to this scenario:  You have just given birth and you’re going to attend a party. You fit into a dress but my gulay, the tummy and abs area are just waaay out of control!! . You buy control top undies to suck the flabs in. You’re ok walking out of the house but as soon as you sit in your car you feel the control top rolling down your tummy. You pull and adjust and for the entire event you do this awkward pull-up and adjust the-gown-down dance all night. I experienced … [Continue reading]

A Reality Show that I Hope Gets Picked Up

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I discovered Lisa Leonard's unique handmade jewelry when I was planning for our wedding. Her shop is filled with adorable and thoughtful handmade and hand stamped jewelry that can be personalized. I browse her shop every now and then and have a wishlist of what I want to order. Right now I am in love with these guys:     I followed Lisa on Instagram only a few months ago and her feed is filled with beautiful photos, her OOTDs and of course her family. I did not know that … [Continue reading]

Shopping Alert: All About Kids Bazaar 2013

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All About Kids Bazaar 2013

Mark your calendars! The All About Kids Bazaar is on Saturday, August 10, 2013 :) This shopping event is brought to you by Working Mom Magazine and they have so much in store for the families on top of the great shopping discoveries to be had at this bazaar (ehem ManilaBaby Shop will be there too hehe) Here are some things to look forward to: Super sale and discounts that go up to 70% off on baby, mommy and kiddie essentials, educational toys, apparel, school supplies and … [Continue reading]

Monday Musings

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Ain't this the truth?  I am humbled by motherhood. David and Noah have shown me how the world is and how the world should be and they both push me to become a better person. It is a challenge --- the stripping of the old self and the revelation of a new me can be scary and risky but I have to admit it can be exciting. The boys have taught me so much :) What priceless lessons have your  kids taught you? image from pinterest … [Continue reading]

Friday Fun Find: Feiyue Shoes – Flying Forward From China to France to the Philippines!

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I haven't done a Friday Fun Find in a while haven't I? I've been finding a lot of cool things lately and my backlog is as long as my arm!! But here's the first on the list and it's my official weekend shoe for the past few weeks already.  Feiyue (pronounced as Fey-way) literally means Flying Forward. I first heard of them online as kind of a cult brand among hipsters. And these kids really do pick up on the coolest brands most of the time and Feiyue is certainly one of them. Feiyue is … [Continue reading]