Suzi Entrata Abrera was absolutely right in saying that moms shouldn’t spend so much time cleaning the house. With all the other roles that moms play every single day—wife, friend, lover, house manager, chef, teacher, nurse, driver—she shouldn’t have to be scrubbing the floors or wiping windows all day. It’s a good thing then that [...]

A happy, vibrant energy ran through the Make Your Own Havaianas 2013 event as celebrity guests, members of the media, and Havaianas fans had lots of fun personalizing the world’s favorite flip-flops brand. It helped that the venue was adorned with pretty Havaianas installations from a hot air balloon decorated with hundreds of these Brazilian [...]

A great many of today’s kids may be computer literate and Internet savvy, but unfortunately, some are sorely lacking in good manners. Some have even taken to calling their parents by their first names, which would have been unheard of a generation ago. Fortunately, there is now a program dedicated to teaching young children and [...]

Perhaps the worst part of being pregnant, well, at least for me, is the uncomfortable feeling my tummy gets whenever I smell something that I don’t particularly like or whenever I eat something that displeases my taste buds. This inevitably gets me running to the bathroom, throwing up everything I’ve consumed. Not a pretty sight! [...]

Training our bodies to make it physically fit and agile is something that both kids and adults are encouraged to pursue. However, giving our brain a workout is not such a common concept. More than studying and reading, there are numerous other activities that can stimulate and strengthen brain connections, making it more efficient and [...]

Sugar and spice and everything nice—yes, that’s what little girls are made of. The same goes for Manyika, a new brand of clothing line for little lasses ages two to 10. Fun and functional, Manyika features pieces that your little lady can easily incorporate into her wardrobe. Playful chiffon dresses, basic leggings and denim shorts, [...]

Although we have gallons and gallons of purified water at home, I always forget to place some on my water bottle to bring with me to interviews, shoots, or the dozen or so errands that I always have to accomplish before the end of every week. So I end up buying bottled water at a [...]

The most special women in our lives deserve nothing but the best, especially on that one particular day dedicated to them—Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, nothing expresses your love and gratitude for mom than a specially-made cupcake flower pot and Mother’s Day-inspired cupcake toppers from Cupcakes by Sonja. Get a 10% discount voucher for every [...]

It takes a mom to know exactly what other moms want and need; that’s the story behind Paper Chic Studio. Like most moms, Cai Sio likes the idea of putting together happy celebrations for her loved ones. When she was planning her daughter’s first birthday, she got so pumped up with the many DIY projects [...]

Children are innately gifted with a rich imagination and it’s up to us to let it blossom. When we encourage their creativity and provide them with enriching activities, it helps them bloom into the unique individuals that they truly are. You can help your kids explore their creativity with pretend play activities, story time, and [...]