A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down… Well, not in my son’s case. My husband and I dread the flu season because getting the Little Man to take his medicine is an emotional and physical battle. We have tried so many tricks on him, but nothing seems to work. Do you struggle to get children to take medicine… Read More
5 Ways I Manage Homemaking and Working Without Househelp
Aside from work-related questions I get here, I also receive requests from parents to share advice on how to cope without a maid. The last time we had househelp was when my youngest was 3 or 4 months old. With a 2-year old and an infant around, I thought househelp is a must–even if that meant living with a helper with… Read More
Are stains stressing you out? Ariel Power Gel is to the rescue!
I know that kids will be kids and that they don’t really mean to make things extra difficult for their parents, but I really find it stressful when they get stains on their clothes. I don’t hate them for it, but I do get super stressed. This is especially true for my son who goes home from school with a… Read More
5 Rainy Weather Must Haves for Stress-free School Days
Have your kids started going to school? My little girl has been attending school for two years going on three this year and I know how bringing the kids to school can be a challenge especially with the rainy weather! You have to keep them from getting drenched, keep their uniforms clean from mud splashes, etc. Now that she’s on her third… Read More
5 Ways to Get Rid of Odors in the Home
Are you a condo dweller as well? Are you familiar with that musty smell that welcomes you as soon as you open the door after a whole day of your unit being closed? Since we’re usually out of the house on weekdays and when we do come home we immediately turn the airconditioner on, we don’t usually get a lot of fresh air to… Read More