15 Weekend Activities to do with a baby
Sunny days are here and you are now probably thinking about the different weekend activities to do with a baby. “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues…are created, strengthened and maintained.” -Winston Churchill Last year, I had my son in August and it was a perfect time for me to have a baby around. How time flies so fast? I’m just thankful that I was able to do a lot of activities with my little one while I’m on Maternity leave. Aside from the sunny summer days, I got a chance to do activities while recovering from childbirth. Now,…
Quote of the Day 033: Be not afraid
It’s been a while since I published some inspirational quotes. This time, we will focus on what’s stopping us. What are your common fears? Are you scared to fail? Are you doubting yourself to do something you’re passionate about? Recently, I took a leap for an exciting challenge that is eventually leading me towards my goal; to connect with others and inspire them to balance Mom Life and Wellness while doing activities with a baby. I love to focus on this aspect. I realized that I’m passionate about doing activities with my little man, at the same time, I’m also taking care of my overall health. Thus, I’m taking small…
5 Postpartum Fitness Ideas for Mom and Baby
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”– Christopher Germer If you’re a mom like me who just had a baby, you might be struggling to find Postpartum Fitness Ideas. It’s mostly because your time is limited to do other things or your body is just not ready yet. As we all know, our body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. Getting back to postpartum recovery through fitness is even harder to accomplish. THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD When does postpartum begin? It begins after the delivery of the baby and ends when the mother’s body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.…
6 Tips to create a stunning Maternity Photography Session
Maternity Photography is becoming popular nowadays. Whether you want it done for a keepsake of your beautiful bump or a celebration as a couple, you’ll definitely need Maternity Photography Ideas to create a stunning look and outcome. “A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty”-Unknown It’s 10:59 pm in the still of the night; in the cold breeze of winter. I got this chance to sit back and relax when I found these images and realized they are part of little M’s story. I was on my 35th week of pregnancy when we did this photoshoot. I had 2-5 weeks left and I could…
Quote of the Day 032: Life
In your life right now, do you feel contented of your accomplishments or do you feel the pressure to blend with our society? At times, we tend to look for perfectionism. We continuously search for something that is beyond our expectations. Instead of finding what you want in your life, have you actually given time to internalize what you are looking for? Are you continuously searching for your passion? In Motherhood for instance, sometimes we try to do things to feel good as a mom. We have that Mom guilt. We look up to others thinking we are not doing enough. In fact, day by day, we are creating ourselves;…
Quote of the Day 031:A Mother
Do you agree that being a mother is actually the greatest, hardest and the most rewarding role? Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this day reminds us how grateful we are to the woman who sacrificed her life for us but also has provided us with our necessities. She is strong enough to take whatever role she is bound to. She’s capable of handling difficult situations in the family and she’s the one who remains strong when everyone else feels down. But what is unique of being a mom is that no one else can take her role. She’s a superwoman. She is a gift. She is precious.…
20 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for your budget
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you might be wondering what’s the perfect gift for the most special woman in your life. Your choices might eventually run thin if you think about all the gifts for all occasions throughout the year. However, if you are looking for unique ideas, I have put together a list of some of my favorite items to inspire you! Make sure to click the image to see more details. I made sure it’s right for your budget! PLUS! There’s a FREEBIE to add with your gifts! I’ve included here some of the BEST MOM QUOTES to go along with your present. Make sure to access…
MomStar of the Month: Empowering women to live a Life of Purpose
It’s officially May and I am so excited to share another inspirational story from our MomStar of the Month! “You can be a good mother if you follow your dreams. You totally can if you so desire.”-Unknown MomStar of the Month shares inspirational stories of Moms, no matter what background, ethnicity or race; whether she has a great career or not, whether she is a first-time mom or not, it doesn’t matter. Any Mom is a Star in their own ways and with these stories, we share the journey of women who aim to inspire others and transform lives with a purpose; we highlight different women in our society, with…
Quote of the Day 029: What you deserve
How do you keep yourself motivated to do things you actually like doing? Do you strive for more or do you settle for less? Life is full of uncertainties. Yes, you face obstacles and challenges every single day. Whether big or small, usually something comes up. Just like motherhood. There are unexpected events in our day to day life. Still, we aim for quality time with our little ones. We aim for learning. That’s why we continue to do what’s good for our child; something valuable not just for ourselves but for our baby. We deserve each other and we don’t settle just as it is. Now if you have goals,…
Transition to Motherhood: Where do I begin? It’s a fresh start!
” When a baby is born, so is a mother; each unsteady in their own way. Matrescence is profound and it’s also hard. And that’s what makes it human.”-Alexandra Sacks It was a sunny summer day when we were finally going home. Everything I packed for both myself and the baby were untouched except for my grooming essentials. We stayed in the hospital for a day but after going through the whole labor and delivery, the day felt so long. As a first time mom, I got so excited and yes, I made it! “Congratulations! You’re good to go…” the nurse said. Sure enough, I felt my experience wasn’t…
Quote of the Day 025: Focus
Our Quote of the day speaks about how we should focus ourselves to things that truly matter. Every single day, I am enjoying my time with my little one. We do activities together and witnessing all his milestones just makes me feel so blessed. Then I realized that time flies so fast and in the next 5 months, I’m going back to work. “How will I manage my time, am I able to handle it?” This quote reminds us that we should look at life in a brighter direction. If we think we are not able to make things happen because of our weaknesses, think about what we can do…
The Absorbent Mind book by Maria Montessori: Chapter 3
Have you checked the Absorbent Mind book yet? It’s our 3rd week of reading! I’m so glad you’re still here with us. If so, has Maria Montessori touched you in some ways? Are you thinking to apply any of her philosophies to your children? This week, we will tackle “The Periods of Growth”. If you have been following me from the start, we have gone through Chapter 1: The Child and the World Reconstructed and Chapter 2: Education for Life. The significant lessons I’ve learned in this Chapter are: “There are different types of psyche and different types of mind at different periods of life.” “Growth is a succession of births.…
My Wellness Wednesday: Week 2
It’s our Second Week of Wellness Wednesday! Have you set a moment for yourself yet? I’d like to share this challenge to anyone who wants to focus on self-love, self-gratitude and self-care. We face obstacles and challenges everyday. It may be big or small. How do we overcome this and keep ourselves going? I have put up these sentences and all you have to do is fill in the blanks. If you don’t blog, not a problem. Share your thoughts in the comment section. Here you go! Have fun! The best thing that happened to me last week was to go to a Mom and Baby Market with my…
Quote of the Day 024: The Test
Have you ever failed a test? Do you know the feeling of being miserable in a way that you feel like you’re doing things wrong? Do you easily get discouraged and stop from there? Within the last 7 months with Little M, I had those moments. As a newborn, there was a time when he wasn’t feeling well. Then I asked myself..What did I do wrong that he’s feeling this way? Have I neglected my role as a mother? Am I not doing enough? In this beautiful journey, it’s a combination of happy moments and challenging ones. But one thing is for sure..it’s part of the experience of motherhood and…
MomStar of the Month: A Mom of 2 expands Montessori Learning at Home to her community
April is here and I am so thrilled to kick off our very 1st MomStar of the Month! From being a wife, a nurse, a Montessori inspired mother to a SaveMom entrepreneur and a Playgroup organizer, Karen Zaragoza has influenced many Filipino moms in her Montreal community. Her feed @iamthekheeng in Instagram needs no introduction. From captivating day to day posts of her children’s activities to instantly inviting materials of Montessori Education, she has shared her passion, full of educational pieces to moms like me, who wants to start Early Childhood Learning at home, the Montessori way. When I contacted her for the feature, she gladly accepted the collaboration,…
