Illustration by Steph Bravo Happy 2019! It is the Year of the Earth Boar and it starts on Feb. 5. The auspicious number 8 is in the center of the Annual Flying Star chart, making this year lucky for everyone in the family. The country’s leading feng shui expert Marites Allen has shared some […]
Allotting space for your interest helps give a room its identity. Having a space you can call your own can be exciting, but sprucing it up to fit your taste and lifestyle can also be a tad arduous. It takes research, resource and persistence. To make this task a bit easier for you, here are […]
An uncluttered desk will allow you to work more productively. Is your home ready for the Year of the Earth Pig? Feng shui, or the Chinese custom of attracting good fortune, is a timeless way of ushering luck into your home. While it does not guarantee immediate success, it does encourage proper circulation and efficient […]
As we usher in the new year, it’s time to contemplate once again on our personal resolutions for 2019. Apart from trying out a new health regimen or looking for ways to be more financially secure, why don’t you also try clearing up your home? You can even make this goal a family project to […]
Just because your house is small doesn’t mean you can’t live large. Not everyone of us has a big house, where it has lot of space for things more or less important. BUT the good news is that small house can still be your cozy place where you can enjoy with friends and family if […]
A home inspection has become a standard part of the home buying process, so don’t be surprised when prospective buyers put your home under significant scrutiny. For those that are looking at buying a home, here some tips to help you make sure that you get the best inspection possible, so that you know what […]
Condos are getting more functional, fashionable and modern. People’s lives are becoming more minimalistic. However, construction costs and price of homes tend to rise with time. So what does this mean? Small, boutique style condos are becoming popular due to their affordability. Many of us live in a studio or one-bedroom condominium unit that can feel […]
For parents, school mornings can pack in all the stress of a normal day into just a couple of hours. Wouldn’t it be amazing if all parents could have flextime, so there’s more time in the morning for small humans to have a more humane start to their day? But that’s not possible for many […]
The first day of child care is a momentous occasion for a parent and a child. We parents are sending our children out into the world, entrusting them to others. Our children are entering a new environment where they’ll be surrounded by other children and nurtured by new adults. Although you’ve carefully selected the […]
Back to school time can be filled with excitement, feeling overwhelmed, sad that a new year has begun and your baby is another year older! Ready or not, here it comes! We seriously cannot even believe that summer is winding down and school is right around the corner! The countdown is on for the kids […]