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Surviving Christmas on a Tight Budget

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How are you doing with your Christmas shopping so far? For sure, most moms have started making their list as early as June and take advantage of all the tiangee and bazaars that are scattered all over Metro Manila to find the best deals. Just like any smart mom, looking into the tiniest details has become sort of a habit mainly because money is not as easy as plucking fruits from their trees. Therefore, we want to make sure that everything that we buy is worth every cent that we spend. When doing your Christmas Shopping list, what comes on the first spot? Is it the gifts that you would buy for your family and friends? The food that you will be preparing for the Noche Buena? Or the Christmas decorations to have the real feel of Christmas. Actually, I have never been as vigilant as listing all the possible expenses come Christmas. But since we have been experiencing an increase in prices here and there, any smart mom should be prepared for the holiday expenses. Hold on ...

How to Pack When Traveling with Children

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Parents would want to take their children for a vacation. But what stops them is the burden of having to bring so many things with them especially when they still have a baby or a toddler. Sometimes, a supposed family outing turns into a disaster because it is either they have packed too much or they have forgotten some of the things which the children may need. Should family fun be sacrificed just because of all these? Just like doing everything else, you will need a plan. First, check in with your travel agency which is the best place where kids may enjoy going. You should also prepare your kids on what to expect. Plan the things that they may enjoy while you are traveling. Remember that you are traveling as a family and you also want that while kids are enjoying, they are also able to learn new things along the way. Here are a few tips on how to pack for your next family trip: ·         It is important to make sure that you are...