Allie left the love of her life at the altar - to save him from a lifetime of heartbreak. In the same dress passed down for generations and worn by all the women in her family - women with a long history of failed marriages, Allie dared not repeat the same mistakes with Marcus. When a Valentine's Day wedding brings them back together, she struggles against her family's destructive history. Can Allie ever realize that a marriage is so much more than a wedding dress? Would you get married on … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Pico de Loro Experience, Cymplified!
I guess I was longing for a summer getaway, that's why I found myself gushing and sighing over the Instagram photos taken at Pico de Loro by Martine. Or maybe I just wanted to head to Pico de Loro. Thankfully, someone close to my hubby, Rix, has a unit in one of the condominiums there. So, we found ourselves heading to our second destination for some summer fun one afternoon. Since we will be staying at a condo unit, we needed to maintain the cleanliness of the place and bring our own … [Read more...]
Crazy Thing Called Motherhood, Cymplified!
Hi moms! How was your Mother's Day? I know it's been weeks, but I would like to know. :-) Mine was simple. I went biking with my husband Rix in the morning. Then my family and I had lunch with my parents, two of my brothers and their families. We hanged out at my parents' home until it was time to head to Rix's sister's house for the dinner with his side. That's all! In between preparing for these family gatherings, there are the mundane things such as feeding, bathing, dressing up, making … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Cymplified!
Our first summer family getaway was to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. I have to warn you that this is a long and photo-heavy post. One sunny Wednesday, we drove to Bataan to visit Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar for an overnight stay. We arrived right before lunchtime after being in the car for around three hours. It helped to have a printout of the map to the place. Checking in was a breeze as I have already paid for the room reservation using credit card. I also printed the confirmation … [Read more...]
Newborn Health, Cymplified!
Oh, what a delight it is to meet our bundles of joy for the first time! In the nine months that I have been carrying them, I kept anticipating what my babies will look like. To finally touch my lips to their soft skin when the nurse carried them to me after my operation still stirs up a blissful feeling within. More than my children's physical appearances, their health is of utmost importance to me. Ensuring that a child is not just surviving, but thriving, is every parent's responsibility. And, … [Read more...]
A January Bride by Deborah Raney, Cymplified!
Annabeth's Inn became more than a peaceful place where author Madeleine Houser continued writing her latest novel, when the construction at her sister's place became too distracting. She was grateful to octogenarian Ginny Ross, her neighbor and friend, for the arrangement made with the inn's owner and Ginny's friend, Arthur Tyler. One note left by Madeleine to Arthur started a correspondence between them like old friends, although they have never met. Both of them enjoyed their daily exchanges, … [Read more...]
Discovering God’s Purpose, Cymplified!
For a stay-at-home-mom, getting all dressed up, going to the mall or dining out with the husband and the kids spell excitement for me. And when we go on vacation out-of-town or abroad, I'm cymply blown away! When I'm not out buying donuts or traveling with most of the house in our bags, I could be found feeding, bathing, and fussing over the kids at home. Every.single.day. Who am I to complain? This was my choice and I am really grateful I could do these things. I think of my previous nannies … [Read more...]
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