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Classic Chapter Books For Girls

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I previously wrote about the series books under my 6-year-old’s bed. Today, I’ll share with you some more chapter books that she keeps under her bed and that somehow always get back to the "being read" rotation. Though boys may also enjoy these books, I think that having female protagonists make these stories more attractive to little girls. So, without further ado, here is … [Read more...]

The 30-Day Intentional Parenting Challenge: Unplugged Evenings

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  "Wow! That iPad is really keeping you busy!"  I had to swallow that big ball of guilt that rose from the pit of my stomach after hearing those heavy words from my daughter. Heavier still because I really was not busy - I was just browsing through my Facebook timeline. I had to turn off my gadget right there and then to focus on her - my beautiful 4-year old who was … [Read more...]

Celebrating A Family Tradition at Taal Vista Hotel

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My husband and I got married in Tagaytay. It was a summer wedding. Cocktails were served at a garden beautifully bedecked with ribbons, and fireworks signaled the sumptuous dinner at cozy Gourmet’s Café. We then spent our first night as husband and wife at Taal Vista Hotel. The wonderful thing about having an out-of-town wedding is that it makes it so easy to create a family … [Read more...]

Books Under a 6-Year-Old’s Bed: Series Books

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I organize our books every quarter... or when I start tripping over stacks and stacks of books on the floor. With books for a three-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl addicted to series books, we constantly run out of space for all of them. In my most recent attempt at being organized, one of the things I did was collect all of Little T's chapter books, put them in … [Read more...]