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This is why I love taking walks with my littles.My walking needs to keep pace with their little steps. And in doing so, ...
09/07/2025

This is why I love taking walks with my littles.

My walking needs to keep pace with their little steps.

And in doing so, I appreciate more the beauty of slowing down.💚







"Pa, pakikuha mo naman, please, nung dishwashing liquid sa camping bag."-----Nasimot na kasi ang nasa lababo namin, at k...
24/06/2025

"Pa, pakikuha mo naman, please, nung dishwashing liquid sa camping bag."

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Nasimot na kasi ang nasa lababo namin, at kinabukasan pa ang schedule ng pamimili. Hindi din kami basta-basta bumibili gamit ang cash. We utilize credit -- we do leveraging. So, we stick to the schedule. Simutin muna ang pwedeng simutin. 🙈

Kapag nakasanayan na, magiging habit na talaga ang pagbabudget. Kahit na minsan, nakakasawa at nakakapagod na din, kailangan pa ring gawin. 😮‍💨

Hindi ko alam kung nasa plano ba ni Lord na darating kami sa punto na magkaroon ng sobra-sobrang pera -- para hindi na tumingin at magkumpara kung ano ang mas murang items sa supermarket. O kaya naman ay bilhin ang mga gusto at kailangan namin, o magbakasyon sa kung saan nang hindi nagtitipid at nagbabudget.

Hopefully, someday.

But, SOMEDAY isn't one of the seven days in a week. Life is fleeting. Our SOMEDAY is uncertain. The present is a gift we have now.

Kaya sa season ng buhay ngayon na binabalanse ang paghahanapbuhay, pagsisinop, pagpaplano, paghahanda, pagpapahinga, paglalaro at pagsasaya, ang pinakamahalaga ay yung lagi kaming magkakasamang pamilya sa iisang bubong -- namumuhay nang simple, mapayapa, malusog, minsan malungkot at magulo, pero kadalasan ay masaya.

Ano pa man ang mangyari, nasusulit namin ang NGAYON.

Hindi na kailangang hintayin ang SOMEDAY. Ngayon pa lang, masasabi ko na'ng napakayaman na namin agad -- sobra!









SCHOOL ISN’T JUST A PLACE—IT’S A LIFE YOU GET TO DESIGN.Look at this photo.Walang blackboard. Walang bell. Walang seatwo...
16/06/2025

SCHOOL ISN’T JUST A PLACE—IT’S A LIFE YOU GET TO DESIGN.

Look at this photo.

Walang blackboard. Walang bell. Walang seatwork.
Pero learning is happening. Deeply.

This is what they won’t show you in traditional report cards:
✅ Confidence
✅ Teamwork
✅ Imagination
✅ Connection
✅ Presence
✅ Joy

And yes, JOY is educational.
Because a child who’s deeply connected to joy is a child who’s more resilient, more curious, and more alive.

HOMESCHOOLING ISN’T ABOUT “DOING SCHOOL AT HOME.”

It’s about asking the bigger question:
What kind of life do I want my child to grow up remembering?

Do I want them to remember
⏰ rushing every morning,
📚 endless deadlines,
📝 learning for the test…

…or do I want them to remember
🌧️ water fights in the rain,
😄 laughter echoing across the yard,
💬 long talks, slow mornings, and learning that feels like life—not survival?

LET’S BE REAL: LEARNING THAT STICKS ISN’T ALWAYS IN THE LESSON PLAN.

Kids learn best when they’re safe, seen, and emotionally engaged. When they’re free to move, explore, get messy, and be kids. Homeschooling allows us to create those moments on purpose—not as a break from school, but as part of their education.

Because here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud:
You can have perfect grades and still raise a disconnected, anxious child. But you cannot raise a child who feels known, loved, and free—and not change the world in the process.

SO IF YOU’RE WONDERING… “IS HOMESCHOOLING REALLY WORTH IT?”

Look again.

This right here is the answer.
This is the kind of learning they don’t outgrow.
This is the kind of freedom we all needed, but didn’t get.

And now, we get to offer it to our children.

No pressure.
Just possibility.

Let’s raise the future—wild, wise, and whole. -Dorcas Brion






15/04/2025

When I’m on my deathbed, I won’t be thinking about the house I lived in,
or the car I drove ,
or that degree I fought for,
or how clean my kitchen was,
or how much laundry I folded
or how many toys were scattered across the floor.

I won’t be thinking about how many likes I got on a post,
or how many times I got it “right” in the eyes of other people.
I won’t care what kind of clothes I wore,
or how put together my life looked on the outside.

What I’ll be thinking about is my family,
the sound of little feet running through the house,
the way my babies looked up at me with trust and love,
the late nights rocking them to sleep,
the first steps, first words, first days of school,
the hugs that lasted a little longer,
the moments I slowed down just to be present.

I'll never regret having more kids.
I’ll never regret giving them my time.
I’ll never regret saying no to things that took me away from them.
If anything, I’ll wish I had even more time with them.

Because at the end of it all, it’s not the money, the house, the cars, or the possessions that matter.
It’s the memories we made,
the love we shared,
and the people I got to call mine.

My family will always be the most important part of my story.
And they’re what I’ll be holding onto until my very last breath. - Heather Hurt







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Slow days & financial discipline ------Living within your means is a choice that many people may not always understand, ...
05/04/2025

Slow days & financial discipline

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Living within your means is a choice that many people may not always understand, but it can bring a sense of peace and control over your life. There’s no need to chase after things that aren’t necessary or go beyond what you can comfortably afford. Focusing on what truly matters, like health, relationships, and personal growth, allows you to enjoy life more fully without the weight of financial stress hanging over you.

By living within your means, you create a foundation of stability for both yourself and those you care about. You don’t need to impress others or keep up with trends. It’s about finding contentment in the simple things and being responsible for your financial future. This approach can lead to a more secure and relaxed lifestyle, free from unnecessary worry about bills or debt.

Choosing to live within your means also sets a great example for those around you, especially family. It shows them that happiness isn’t defined by what you own or how much you spend. It’s a reminder that living with intention and making thoughtful choices can lead to long-term satisfaction, creating a life that reflects your values and priorities.(ctto)




Alam mong sumakses ka sa pagiging magulang kapag ganito kamarespeto ang mga anak mo. Magtanggal ba naman ng tsinelas bag...
06/03/2025

Alam mong sumakses ka sa pagiging magulang kapag ganito kamarespeto ang mga anak mo.

Magtanggal ba naman ng tsinelas bago pumasok sa convenience store. 🤦 Eh di soafer proud ang mommasaur. 🤣

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do themselves, that will make them successful ...
09/02/2025

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do themselves, that will make them successful human beings. - Ann Landers

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He's been eager na madagdagan ang ipon nya, bukod sa naitatabi nya from his weekly allowance. Gusto nya kasing madagdagan ang football jerseys nya. Pwede daw bang bayaran ko sya for doing household chores?

I initially said NO, dahil kokontra ito sa tinuro namin sa kanya na whatever help he does around the house is his contribution to our team so our life runs smoothly everyday. Each of us should pitch in, each of us is needed.

But then, I realized, wala pa naman syang ibang opportunity to really earn sa ngayon.

Me: O sige. You'll receive Php1 for every chore. PERO! I don't want you to grow up thinking na kaya ka lang kikilos ay dahil may kapalit. Okay? Like we always say, yung reward mo na for doing the chores is yung result itself.
You sweep and mop, may malinis kang lalaruan. You cook rice, may kakainin ka. You do the dishes, may malinis kang kakainan. You make your bed, may maayos kang tutulugan. You take out the trash, hindi tayo mangangamoy basura.

Him: Opo, alam ko na. Deal na tayo, Mama ha? Yeeey! 😍




"We are raising children, not houses."Nabasa ko lang somewhere in IG. Tama naman. Maganda na malinis at maayos ang bahay...
08/02/2025

"We are raising children, not houses."

Nabasa ko lang somewhere in IG. Tama naman. Maganda na malinis at maayos ang bahay palagi pero, sa totoo lang, sobrang hirap panatilihin na malinis ang isang bahay sa buong araw. Sa paglilinis na lang mauubos ang oras mo kesa sa mga importanteng bagay.

Magmula ng bumukod kaming mag-asawa, na-realized ko na "Sometimes, you can't win them all".

Malinis na bahay pero naubusan ka naman ng oras sa sarili o sa anak.

Ang daming bonding with my kid pero parang dinaanan ng bagyo ang bahay.

Malinis ang bahay at maayos ang anak pero nagkakasakit ka naman sa pagod kasi you want to do it all.

Ultimately, it all boils down to priorities. Yes, dapat linisin ang bahay pero wag ubusin ang oras sa kakalinis to the point na nakakalimutan na ang mga kasamang nakatira sa tahanan.

Okay lang na gumala o matulog ng may mga kalat.

Okay lang na makipagbonding sa anak kahit tambak ang hugasin at labahin.

Hindi sayang ang oras mo kapag inuna mo ang pakikipaglaro sa anak mo.
Again, we are raising children not houses.

Ang hirap i-balanse ano? Pero basta ginagawa mo ang makakaya mo with good intentions, okay na okay na yan.

You can still be a good mom kahit na makalat at hindi organized ang bahay. ❤

✍️mommyerikajane

Mga bagay na naiintindihan naming mag-asawa kaya we're really into business, investments, insurance, frugality and pract...
31/10/2024

Mga bagay na naiintindihan naming mag-asawa kaya we're really into business, investments, insurance, frugality and practicality:

1. Wala kaming aasahang pamana galing sa mga magulang o kahit sinong kamag-anak namin. Lahat ng naipundar ay built from ground zero at bunga ng pinagsama-samang pagsisikap, pagsisipag, disiplina, pagdarasal, delayed gratification at pagsisinop sa buhay. Pinakanararapat na pahalagahan ang mga bagay na pinagsumikapang makamit.

2. Kahit gaano kalaki ang income, hindi namin kayang magtrabaho forever. Tatanda at tatanda talaga tayo. When we stop working, the money stops coming in. Inevitable talaga yun.
Kaya ngayon palang, tinatrabaho na namin yung para sa future.

From the Bible, Noah did not wait for the storm to start building the ark.
God did not command him to take action nung andyan na yung storm 👍

3. One day, our income will stop, but the bills will continue. Idagdag pa ang medical expenses (both unexpected & anticipated) lalo kapag matatanda na kami.

How can we sustain it if we have a low pension?
Sino ang pension at financer? Anak? Relatives? Mga "Mah friend" na mauutangan?
Hopefully, not.
Lalong mahirap din naman umasa sa gobyerno. (Paano kapag pati inaasahang pension at benepisyo ay mapagtripan pa nilang pakialamanan? 🫢😅)

We know it's hard enough to provide for one's own family, so as much as possible ayaw na namin makadagdag sa alalahanin ng kahit sino lalo na sa pamilya namin.

4. Money is NOT the most important thing in this world. That's why we don't want to spend MOST of our lives, working for money. Why wait until old age para maenjoy ang time at fruits of labor kasama ang pamilya?

A big-time business owner once said,

"There's more to life than just working, paying bills, and booking vacations just because you're so stressed in life.
Wag kang pumayag na hanggang dyan ka lang.
Be grateful sa income na meron ka,
but never be complacent about building a good future."

(Inspired by & modified from Diane Reario Escanilla)

Magbaon ng makakain at maiinom.-sa bawat alis ng bahay-sa pagsisimba-sa sports trainings or medical visits-sa bangko o s...
01/10/2024

Magbaon ng makakain at maiinom.

-sa bawat alis ng bahay
-sa pagsisimba
-sa sports trainings or medical visits
-sa bangko o supermarket
-sa mga pasyal at kahit pa kakain mismo sa labas
-sa malapitan man o malayuang gala at byahe
-kasama man buong pamilya, o kahit isa lamang saming mag-asawa, o kaming mag-asawa lang
-kahit simpleng tubig at biskwit lang, dapat meron lagi kami nyan.

Dahil practically anytime, pwedeng abutan ng uhaw at gutom. Kahit pa nakapila na sa bilihan ng pagkain o kaya naman ay habang naghihintay ng inorder sa restaurant. At ayaw naming masanay, lalo na ang mga bata, na sa konting uhaw at konting gutom, eh bibili agad (character building and values formation na din sa )

Hindi laging kailangan gumastos kapag lalabas ng bahay. We can never discount the savings that we can make by doing such simple gesture. While generating income is without a doubt a great deal, your wallet and savings account will also thank you for being frugal when it comes to spending. After all, it's always cheaper, safer, and most of the times healthier, to bring home-packed food.

It isn't being cheap (kung ganon man ang tingin mo, eh ano naman? 😁)

It's about not spending money on things that we can save on so we can spend money on things that are of more value to us.








Bonus: We always have food to give away to street dwellers instead of giving them money.💛

You don't find the happy life, you MAKE it ❣️
08/07/2024

You don't find the happy life, you MAKE it ❣️

30/03/2024

Black Lava Wall

These boulders and rocks around the 6-km radius permanent danger zone of Mayon Volcano's footbed in Legazpi City, was formed in 2006 as a result of Mt. Mayon's eruption. This was one of the deadliest eruptions in it's volcanic history, with more than a thousand casualties.🤍🖤

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