by Evie Francisco We all agree! It’s wise to save money. The great challenge, however, is how to start and how to sustain the habit of saving. Many years ago, I heard a testimony at a financial seminar. Someone started a business from her small savings. I was challenged to take the first step of saving for initial capital to start my first business. From my small salary, I started to set aside Php ...[Read More]
Saving Money–Now or Never
Being Positive: How to Change Your Perspective
by Garry C. Galvez One commonly posted goal on social media, especially at the start of the year, is the resolution to live more and be a better person. What does that look like for you? Some people opt for an outward change. Lots of women aim to improve their physical look by adopting “operation balik beauty.” They post pictures on social media sites while they are in the gym, sculpting their bod ...[Read More]
The Gift of Provision
My husband Rene complained of chest pains for months. On May 3, 2016, we attended church. Rene was having pain, so from church we went to the hospital. The doctors admitted him, and we stayed in the hospital for two and a half days. They found nothing to worry about, so we went home and Rene went back to his usual routine. In the third week of May, we went to Bukidnon for a family reunion. Rene fe ...[Read More]
Iwasang Maging Krung-krung Tuwing Kring-kring: Setting priorities in your busy life
Kriiiiing! Kriiiiing! Araw-araw, naririnig na naman ang mga nakaririnding tunog ng alarm clock. Reactions to the sound of an alarm clock on school days vary. ‘Yung iba start the day full of excitement while others get crazy. The situation of a working mom is quite challenging at madalas nakakabaliw. Krung-krung has been popularized by actress, Sandara Park, years ago. Dati ang meaning nito ay cute ...[Read More]
Tiny Terrorists and Heroic Moms
by a grandma who wants to remain anonymous! Grandmothers always remember their own parenting skills with pride. We never remember the failures we had or the times our children did the most embarrassing things. We think we were the perfect parents. I used to boast that I could make any child into an obedient little boy or girl. How wrong I was! I am the proud lola of 5 apo; 4 boys and one girl. My ...[Read More]
Setting Boundaries for Kids: Tantrums
by Maria Bedelia Delos Santos According to Mayo Clinic experts, temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up. Toddler’s outbursts are a normal biological response to anger and frustration as yawn is to fatigue.1 Claire B. Kopp, professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at California’s Claremont Graduate University, gives these tips on how to handle kids during a tantrum:2 Don’t lose your co ...[Read More]
A New Spin on Valentine’s Day
by Alena Palad Teenagers I know giggle and get excited about Valentine’s Day. However, 19-year old Jed Reyes has developed a different view of Valentine’s Day. “For me, this is a special day that my mom and I like to call ‘Heart’s Day,’” she says. “It is not about intimate declarations of love from people who are in a romantic relationship. It’s about expressing special appreciation to my family a ...[Read More]
Love Doesn’t Have to be “Mahal”
by Daisy Lacuanan-Callanta Our monthly expenses, as well as the unexpected ones which crop up, sometimes affect John’s and my decision, as a married couple, to spend money on regular “date nights.” We used to feel guilty after we went out, thinking that we should have saved, rather than spent the money. Eventually, however, we have come to realize that it’s important to allow ourselves some time a ...[Read More]
Can Firecrackers Fight Evil Spirits?
by Nathan Maliwat A few weeks from now, hundreds of firecrackers will once again light the skies as we celebrate the coming New Year. Most people at the present time use firecrackers for fun, but there are those who still believe that firecrackers can actually drive away evil spirits. People in China were the first to use firecrackers in celebration of the New Year. In ancient times, they believed ...[Read More]
The Cookie Monster: How to Share
The fortune-teller predicted a bad future for me. I’m beginning to feel na kahit anong gawin ko, it will result to bad fortune. What will I do para mabago ang aking kapalaran?