The year 2021 will go down in Philippine sports history as the year of Filipino champions. In the recent Tokyo Olympics, our athletes showed what true champions are made of, lifting the spirit of an entire nation during a pandemic and igniting hope for what the Filipino youth can achieve if they set their minds to it. But sports is not only about competing and getting a podium finish. With sports comes life lessons that former athletes, Director Marnie Manicad and Atty. Madeline Mina, said they learned from being enrolled in the MILO...
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I just feel great that as of this writing, it seems that things are getting better and better pandemic-wise as I hear from the news of how fewer people are getting sick everyday. A bit of a downside though is that as people get more confident in going out, the more traffic there is wherever we go. And if you are in the Philippines, you’ll definitely know how inconvenient it is and how inevitable it is for anyone to wait in line for a long time. When I was younger, I used to cry when I wait for someone for a long time or when...
Sleep is very important but apparently our kids, most of them, just love to go to bed later than they ought to be. That’s why they love sleepovers, late night movie watching and overnight trips. I notice all these with my kids. But though getting into bed late can be permitted once in a while, it’s not healthy for growing up kids to have insufficient sleep. How many hours should our kids sleep? Toddlers (1 to 3 years)10 to 13 hoursPre-schoolers (3 to 5 years)10 to 12 hoursSchool-aged children (5 to 10 years)10...
Buying a home isn’t for everyone. It’s an expense for sure, and some people just aren’t ready for it yet. Take a look at the Calgary homes for sale to get a sense of what some homes go for today. In those cases, people seek apartments because they come with fewer expenses. But even apartments can seem shockingly expensive to someone who has never lived in one before. What’s the solution to this? Tips to find the right room mate Beyond looking for a really good deal on rent, one thing you can do is find a roommate with...
What is digital responsibility and how do you teach that to kids? As a mom, teaching responsibility to my kids is a daily challenge because I really have to be there to show them through example like for example, responsibilities at home, or through constant reminders, like when they need to accomplish their responsibilities as students. Check out these tips from Google on how to teach kids to be digitally responsible Digital responsibility for me, as a parent, is what digital citizens or what we call ourselves as internet users,...
Finding and booking the right talent for your venue can be stressful and frustrating, especially when you have a limited budget to work with. Whether you have a local bar and you’re looking for live acts to play for your patrons or you’re a nightclub owner looking for the right DJ to start the party, there are a few things you can do to bring in quality entertainment without breaking the bank. Here are some tips for booking talent that will help you stay within budget. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Choose Local Musicians Local...
I have received a couple of lovely mooncake gifts just recently and I’ve been receiving so for many years and so I thought to know why many friends are sending them over. I’ve never given these kinds of gifts to anyone and I thought it’s time for me to know why these delicious treats are favorite gift items by many. the most recent mooncake I’ve received were Huamei mooncakes, a popular brand of mooncake in China And so I found out that the mooncake festival is near – September 21, 2021 and it’s...
I just got an email this morning that we already have a schedule to renew our passport, all the four of us. Finally! Am just so glad to know about it because I know how difficult it is for some to get an appointment these days. After many days of failing and getting “no slot available” prompt trying to get a schedule in Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Appointment website, I finally was able to see available slots last July one night at around 10PM. Yes, that was before I went to bed and I just had an idea to check...
