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lt's All About Love: Working Mom Magazine February 2015

February 18, 2015

Grabbing and reading a copy of Working Mom Magazine February 2015 issue definitely made me so excited. Many insights were given about nurturing and treasuring love in all forms not just for the love month but everyday as well. The tips found on this mag could fit different lifestyles and personalities.

Here's the sneak peek on what's in store for moms this month:

On Romantic Love...

- Working Mom planned the perfect date options and matched them with the latest trends in fashion (An Affair to Remember, page 25).

- There are doable tips for us, moms, to keep ourselves in tiptop and desirable shape with energy levels soaring high (9 Easy Energy Boosters, page 30).

- Couples can get a dose of libido-boosting foods and get ready for a romantic night at home (Spice Up Things, page 31).

- Maybe we're too shy to ask about certain things about sex. Working Mom has the answers (10 Questions You are Shy to Ask, page 34).

- Giving chocolates is sweet but using it to make a feast is sweeter (You Can Have Chocolate in Your Salad, page 78).

- Planning a quick getaway with hubby is easy with Working Mom's best options (Romantic Escapades, page 82).

- Bringing sexy back in our bedroom can turn our hubbies on for some lovin' (Bedroom Bliss, page 87)!

- Richard and Lucy Gomez inspires married couples to stay bonded and happily married for years (Love Story, page 40).

On Family Love...

- We can help our kids nurture good relationships among themselves (Strengthen Sibling Love, page 61).

- It takes an effort to build a strong mom and son relationship (It's A Date!, page 64).

- It is a must to understand securing our family's future (Operation: Invest, page 56).

- We can prepare fun and healthy bento meals for the kids not just on Valentine's Day but everyday (Love at First Bite, page 63).

- Spreading sweetness to our friends and loved ones with homemade cake pops is fun, fun fun (Make it Pop, page 77)!

On Loving God...

Pope Francis teaches us the true meaning of Christian faith (Faith in Action, page 72).

Mommies, get your copy now from your favorite newsstands and bookstores! You'll enjoy and learn so many things from it aside from the ones mentioned above, promise! There's so much in store for us!

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5 Quick Homemade Spreads by Tina Diaz on Working Mom Magazine June 2014

June 30, 2014

How "The Undo List by Alu Aluzan-Aran" Changed Me

June 21, 2014

I was rigid and perfectionist before I read the article "The Undo List by Alu Aluzan-Aran" (pp.84-85) on Working Mom Magazine November 2013 issue. My friends would tease me and say that I was the ultimate OC (Obsessive Compulsive) of all. The article turned me around. It changed the way I looked into my routines - as a mom who pushes herself to the limits, who wants everything get covered by the dot, and changing the schedule would make the day quite unpleasant.

I also remembered the time when I was still teaching. I would carry with me a small notebook where my so called "Things to Do" list was written. My co-teacher, Mrs. Tin-Tin Alcala would tell me, "O, ano? Magagawa mo ba lahat ng nakasulat diyan?" ("Hey, what? Can you do all the things written there?") I would just shrug my shoulders and laugh about it. At the end of the day, I would miss three to four activities. I was too hard on myself then. I would feel bad if something was missed. Then I would include those missed activities on my next day routines. The same pattern would happen over and over until I got burned out.

I didn't learn from that experience. I still did the same thing when my first child was born. I would still sit down and write all the things that I had to do for the day. Hubby would tell me, "Ma, you have to be flexible. You are not a machine. You have to admit that you get tired and you need to rest. Don't be too hard on yourself. You're a great mom! Remember that."

As years passed, I learned to be a little flexible. But the eagerness of becoming a SUPER MOM continued.

After reading the article, I realized these:

1 There's nothing wrong if I pause for a while and give time for myself.

"Thirty minutes can change your day."

Honestly, I would feel guilty when I stop doing my motherly duties. I would feel like stealing time from my family.

Yes, it's true. We, moms, should have a daily me-time or appointment with ourselves that could be anytime between 30 minutes to two hours. It's time to maybe take a nap, do some crafting, read a chapter or two of our favorite novel, exercise, take a leisurely bath, meditate, or do something that we really like.

2 I should lessen my expectations and do what is best at the moment.

"There are seasons which will impact over time and can be confusing."

I have less me-time due to the demands of my very young children. It's not possible at the moment for me to review, take the Nursing Licensure Exams, and start a nursing career.

I learned to accept it and believed that it would pass and I would have my time someday.

3 I must know my priorities.

Following a "To Do List" drove me crazy in the past. It controlled me. It made me unable to focus on what was more important. I was physically at home taking care of everything but I was mentally absent, worrying about the future. I was hurrying to have a career outside our home, to grow professionally, not considering the fact that my kids still needed me. I wasn't contented of having a small business while taking care of my family.

When my kids got sick, I appreciated my being WAHM. They should be my topmost priority.

4 It's okay to slow down.

I love multitasking. It could make me finish all my daily tasks. But is this necessary all the time?

"It is important to be firm and single-minded when it comes to taking care of our personal needs, and using the time to do only the chores and tasks that matter to us and our family. Everything else is secondary."

HAPPY & CALM MOM = HAPPY & CALM FAMILY

Now I am more relaxed, contented, and happy with my spontaneous life as a mom. I don't care if I'm not able to finish everything in a day. After all, there's another day to look forward to. I just take a deep breath, smile, and say, "I know what matters most. Everything's gonna be okay."

Working Mom Magazine's Banana Pops Recipe

June 20, 2014

Working Mom Magazine June 2014 Gets Moms Ready for School

June 18, 2014

Get Ready to Glow and Be Inspiring!--- Working Mom Magazine December 2013/January 2014

January 31, 2014

My mom received copies of Working Mom Magazine November 2013 and December 2013/January 2014 last December 22. I was out of town with my husband and kids and just returned home during the 2nd week of January. It took me a week after to write my review about the latest issue because my kids were hospitalized. I apologize for posting this late. Then I'm currently summarizing my throwback articles for October and November issues and hopefully I'll be able to share them with you very, very soon!

If you grabbed your own copy of WM December 2013/January 2014 issue, you're so lucky! It was a great buy and a must-read because lots of new tips about beauty, health, parenting, investing, and other interesting topics were squeezed in this page-turner. Topics about the holidays were included too that might also be useful for other occasions and would make stressful events easy to handle as well. And who couldn't resist grabbing one? The sensational and heartthrobs Teng brothers together with their beautiful mom graced its cover.

This issue arrived at the right time. I was so stressed! I had to catch up with the demands of my home-based business and my kids were sick. Hagardo Versoza talaga ang peg ng lola n'yo!

I had a great learning experience reading this magazine at nakaaalis talaga ng stress. Let me share with you what's inside in a nutshell.

Secrets---Do Everything Better (p. 14) talks about being ready for everything---everything you need for the party season and beyond. Suggestions about the beauty products we need to make us feel good and look our best for the party season (p. 16), when our skin and spirits are suffering from party hang-over (p. 18), and to look polished and put together in just minutes (p. 20) are discussed in a detailed and visual manner that makes me want all those cosmetics to be included in my make-up collection! Ever Bilena's tutorial on how to choose the right palette helps us achieve our prettiest without spending so much on separate beauty products.

Skin Rescue (p. 24) has simple and common skin Rx that we don't know or usually take for granted. Dermclinic President, Dr. Simon Pineda, has easy solutions to dark eye circles and eye bags; dull and dehydrated skin; acne breakouts; puffy face; dull, wrinkled skin due to stress; lack of sleep and other factors. This article is actually my favorite.

Investing in and wearing the right clothes and accessories can make us look perfect in all occasions (pp. 28, 30, 32, and 34) aside from applying the right make-up. Choosing good cuts that never go out of style, spending in good fit, and having the essentials are the keys to help us spend less but get the look that is right for us.

As I mentioned in my previous articles, looking pretty must come from within. Sometimes we have no choice but to grab anything for a snack just to fill our empty stomachs especially when we are too busy. It's not an excuse! Grab-and-Go Power Meals (p. 38) teaches us four ways to make our own snack healthy and nutritious in no time!

Five exceptional women inspire us to look for possibilities, reject mediocrity, experiment in taking risks, accept change, and have fun in the journey of reaching our dreams and aspirations through our creative genius. Believe that we can do it amidst the trials and problems. After all, these experiences can make us stronger, wiser, fulfilled, and happier (p. 72).

Spending for ourselves as a reward for our hard work is okay but let us not forget to save for the rainy days and invest for our family's future. Our family is our top priority and there are many ways on how our money can work for us (p. 74). Let us also teach our kids the value of money and do more than just save by following the tips from entrepreneur, motivated speaker, and personal finance advocate, Fitz Villafuerte (p. 83).

It's the start of 2014 and most of us already wrote down our new year's resolution. For some, they tend to drop it because they believe that it can never be achieved. In my case, it can be done. Every end of the year, I check out my list and almost 85% was fulfilled. Marie Bernabe shares 7 Ways to Make Your New Year's Resolution Happen (p. 15).

Getting our house in order in a more organized and efficient way can be the best way to start the year (p. 92). We can create a home that is functional yet spurs our imagination. Marie Antoinette Rosal, the woman behind bakery and confectionery, Sophie's Mom, inspires us to make our home a happy place. We can decorate our home even our furniture depending on our likes and passion (p.99).

It's never too easy to be hands-on moms but we can do all our responsibilities to our family and to those we serve if we love what we do, if we're organized (p.118), and if we are rooted in good values like Mrs. Susan Teng and husband Alvin, which they share with their family (p. 53). Our home can be a sweet and best place to stay if we, moms, can withstand all the stressors we encounter in our job. We can surpass all the challenges BEAUTIFULLY and BLISSFULLY (p. 73), just believe. Remember, tayo ang "ILAW ng TAHANAN". We should teach our kids by example.

By the way, Catalogue 2013 by www.kidscompany.com.ph was an insert in this issue, where a wide array of nice toys to choose from at discounted prices were listed, perfect for gift-giving last holiday season.

lt's All About Love: Working Mom Magazine February 2015

5 Quick Homemade Spreads by Tina Diaz on Working Mom Magazine June 2014

How "The Undo List by Alu Aluzan-Aran" Changed Me

Working Mom Magazine's Banana Pops Recipe

Working Mom Magazine June 2014 Gets Moms Ready for School

Get Ready to Glow and Be Inspiring!--- Working Mom Magazine December 2013/January 2014

SJ Valdez

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