Looking for food gift ideas? Here are food items and healthy snacks with long expiration dates which you can easily buy from online stores in the Philippines.
Category: Hobbies and Interests
From Caticlan Airport to Boracay: 2023 Hotel Transfer Options + Island Star Express Review
Looking for a hassle-free way to get from Caticlan airport to your hotel in Boracay? Here are your transfer options plus my review of Island Star Express!
Quest Adventure Camp (Teresa, Rizal): A Budget-Friendly, Activity-Packed Weekend Getaway
Looking for a budget-friendly, activity-packed escape near Metro Manila? Quest Adventure Camp in Teresa, Rizal offers something for everyone, from families with kids to nature lovers, thrill seekers, and homebodies just wanting some fresh air and sunshine.
Personal Finance Lessons from Bo Sanchez’s Book “How Good People Like You Can Become Rich”
My key takeaways from Bo Sanchez's book "How Good People Like You Can Become Rich"
Personal Finance Lessons from The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel Clason
How can a 100-year-old publication help you improve your finances today? Read on to find out how George Clason's The Richest Man in Babylon can help personal finance starters.
99+ Building Blocks for Kids and Adults Who Love DIYs
Looking for some birthday or holiday gift ideas? Check out this list of plastic building blocks and 3D wooden puzzles.
Life and Gardening Lessons from a Lady Who Killed a Cactus
Gardening strengthens our muscles while also nurturing our mind and spirit. Here's a quick look at its health benefits and the life lessons it teaches.
The savings equation and other personal finance tips from Sir Vince Rapisura’s book
If you're just beginning your personal finance journey, this post is for you. Here are my key takeaways from Vince Rapisura's book, (L)earning Wealth.
Exploring Manila’s Intramuros
Walking along the streets of Intramuros and seeing several well-preserved houses, churces, and government buildings is an experience in itself. A few areas, however, can only be explored for a fee. But last September, an Intramuros Open House was held as part of National Tourism Week, and entrance fees for Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, and… Continue reading Exploring Manila’s Intramuros
Life Lessons from Stargirl: Showing Up as You Are
Here are key life lessons I learned from Jerry Spinelli's book about a homeschooled teen, Stargirl.
Lessons on Life Purpose from Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth”
Eckhart Tolle's book, "A New Earth" is more than just a great read. It helped me learn a key life lesson and answer the question: "What's my life's purpose?
Experiencing the Abundance Within Us
Abundance is often associated with wealth that comes from outside us. But Eckhart Tolle reminds us of a key life lesson: we are the source of abundance.
I toured my neighborhood and found … the longest-running gallery in the country
"One of the first things you learn when you travel is that nowhere is magical unless you can bring the right eyes to it." ~ Pico Iyer Despite my being ____, life doesn't end in a period. This week's discovery is an art exhibit on mental health entitled, "Despite my being ____, life doesn't end… Continue reading I toured my neighborhood and found … the longest-running gallery in the country
Exploring and being still: A Life Lesson
Travelling can teach us so much about life and the world around us. But so does being still. These are life lessons I took away from Polly Horvath & Pico Iyer.
Starting Over Late in Life
Some people have had to start over--or begin a new venture--late in life. Here are a few who did not let age limit the good they receive & give to the world.
Life Lessons and Quotes from Author Cheryl Strayed
"Don't let your dreams ruin your life." Life lessons and quotes from author Cheryl Strayed
Takeaways from Stories (Movies, TV series)
Photo source: TiaLife (Pixabay) As with fiction books, I have come to value movies and TV series not merely for their entertainment value, but as another way of sharing real-life stories and messages. We resonate with the characters because we can empathize with them. We've felt their hurt, their joy, and witnessed some of their… Continue reading Takeaways from Stories (Movies, TV series)
When “life warriors” surrender
When you've given your all, the only thing left to do is surrender.
Deep within, do you feel good enough?
Know that you are enough. You always have been.
Transforming our views on failure
Transforming our views on failure