Contest: Win an 8GB iPod Nano with your Real Leaf Story

Dec 28, 09 Contest: Win an 8GB iPod Nano with your  Real Leaf Story

Posted by in New Media, Site News

After dinner, I’m usually in front of the TV, digesting and unwinding with a glass of tea. Normally, I prefer coffee over tea, but I feel that the latter is a more agreeable beverage for the evening. Not only does green tea aid in digestion and relax the digestive process; it can also stimulate the mind and keep your nervous...

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Photo Hunt: Pink (For a Debutante)

Jul 04, 09 Photo Hunt: Pink (For a Debutante)

Posted by in Meme

What better way to show off the Pink theme for Photo Hunt than a girl’s 18th Birthday celebration? Okay fine, my daughter’s 18th birthday debut celebration was over 5 years ago and she’ll never know I posted this (yes she might get a bit peeved) because she is in New York right now for a three week vacation. She...

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Photo Hunt: Book(s)

May 30, 09 Photo Hunt: Book(s)

Posted by in Meme

Photo Hunt theme today is Book(s). It’s been my dream to write my very own book and have it published. In my blog, I do share snippets of my journey but it’s not organized and it’s not the same as holding on to something physical and leafing through the pages. I am getting closer to that dream as I...

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My Daughter’s Online Ukay-Ukay Store

Mar 30, 09 My Daughter’s Online Ukay-Ukay Store

Posted by in Elsewhere, Netrepreneur, Site News

Let me interpret regular programming to shamelessly promote my daughter’s online ukay ukay store. If her Ukay Manila blog is a showcase of amazing ukay finds from places in Manila, the Ukay Manila Store brings the best of the ukay-ukays to you in a dust-free, convenient, and professional environment. You will be surprised at...

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Dealing with Death at Mom Works Lifestyle Channel

Nov 08, 08 Dealing with Death at Mom Works Lifestyle Channel

Posted by in Grief, Site News

Mom’s the Word, a feature from Mom Works in the Lifestyle Channel touched on how I turned around my grief, co-founded The Compassionate Friends (support group after a death of a child) in December 2005 together with my dear friends, Cathy Babao-Guballa and Alma Miclat. The feature also shows how I started this blog on...

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Develop a Thick Skin and Stay Focused on Blog Goals

I am into blogging for many reasons like all bloggers have their own reasons. I am in it for the long haul. Yes, I can be opinionated but it’s all part of being a blogger. I make a stand whether it is popular or not. My entries may have hurt a few bloggers and readers. I apologize (when given the opportunity) when feelings...

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Photo Hunt: Blue (Skies)

Nov 01, 08 Photo Hunt: Blue (Skies)

Posted by in Meme, Travel

Photo Hunt theme today is Blue. What better way to portray the Photo Hunt theme than the clear blue skies of Jamesport, Missouri. You know how much I love the country side so a trip to a town with 505 residents was even more exciting for me. As we head off to Jamesport, I notice the sky is a lovely blue as the sunshine starts to...

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Subscribe to My Free Weekly Email Newsletter

So why should you subscribe to my weekly newsletter when you are already subscribed to my blog? Isn’t it redundant? Email: Before I encourage you to subscribe to my free weekly email newsletter, let me bring you back to Janette Toral’s commendable project, Philippines Top 100 Blogs for 2008....

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Watch the Live Stream of the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards

Sep 20, 08 Watch the Live Stream of the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards

Posted by in Site News

Live Streams starts at around 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 21, 2008 (Philippine time) Free TV Show from Ustream Tomorrow September 21 2008 at 6:00 PM, the Philippine Blog Awards will be doing a live stream of the awards ceremony “over the air” courtesy of SmartBro at the One Esplanade. They will be providing Dedicated...

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Coffee Talks: Be Financially Empowered

Sep 15, 08 Coffee Talks: Be Financially Empowered

Posted by in Money & Investment, Site News

Are you having problems with debt? Are you afraid of answering the phone because it may be an angry creditor calling? Do you have problems getting from one paycheck to another? The simple answer is you need to budget. But for that budget to work, your entire family needs to be involved. With her years of expertise in the field,...

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A Family Bonding Experience

Aug 16, 08 A Family Bonding Experience

Posted by in Parenting Tips, Updates

I never planned to upgrade today. I didn’t know it yet but until I searched the archives for my last theme update , what did I discover? Lo and Behold! It is exactly a year ago. How come it took me that long? I usually change my theme every 6 months. I must have loved the old theme so much. Today, I present a spanking brand...

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Win Six SEAIR gift-certificates to Busuanga Coron Palawan

May 30, 08 Win Six SEAIR gift-certificates to Busuanga Coron Palawan

Posted by in Site News, Travel

One lucky person will win six SEAIR gift-certificates to Busuanga! Edit- September 15Congratulations to Micamyx for winning the six SeAir gift certificates to Busuanga! Read her winning entry, Why I Want To Win Free Tickets to Palawan via SEAIR . ( Photo credit for Busuanga) We are giving away not one, not two, but six SEAIR gift...

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