Did you know that not all plastics can actually be recycled. For example super thin plastic bags are actually a pain to ecobrick, but I've been doing it because to prevent it from going to landfills . . .
DIY Scandi Modern LEGO Party
After all the simple DIY birthday parties at home and in his favorite restaurant, for DiploBaby's 4th Birthday we planned a small party with his closest classmates at playschool and football to . . .
Baby Parties Simplified
Here in the Philippines there is a practice of throwing big blow out parties for your kid's 1st, 5th and 7th birthday. We've never followed this. In fact I've never thrown Diplo Baby a big party. It's . . .
Overnight Detox in Kasa Luntian, Tagaytay
UPDATE: This post can give you an idea of how Kasa Luntian rooms & facilities look, however Dr. Dale is not doing his detox in other locations. Please get in touch with him to find out where he . . .
What’s E-waste and How to Dispose of it Responsibly?
NOVEMBER 2020 UPDATE: Since E-Waste Collection Drives are currently on hold due to the pandemic, I found another place to send your E-Waste: GLOBE PROJECT 1 PHONE. Usually they have drop of bins in . . .
Where to Donate Stuff for Recycling in Manila: Tzu Chi Foundation
NOVEMBER 2020 PANDEMIC UPDATE: They have suspended free pick ups till further notice, So I recommend sending items via Lalamove (if it fits in a motorcycle) or Transportify if it fits a car or . . .
Primea Dental Salcedo Makati
I feel really lucky that one of my best friends is a dentist and she is absolutely obsessed about teeth. I've never had a dentist THIS PASSIONATE about teeth. Introducing the lovely Doc. Laura Urzola . . .
Why I attended the #PerksOfPinas Workshop
WE ARE AT THE RIGHT PLACE & TIME When I moved back to Manila around 2.5 years ago, I was shocked by the difference in the city. I wrote about it here. Who knew that repatriation, though . . .
Where to Conveniently Donate Clothes In Manila
UPDATE: Some of the places below may not be currently doing free pickups or accepting donations due to the pandemic. Kindly call to confirm. If they are accepting but not doing pickups, I recommend . . .
How to Re-use Paper For Packing
One of the skills I've learned as a trailing spouse or expat/diplo wife is how to declutter before a move. Moving our entire lives in increments of forty-foot containers is not as easy as it seems . . .
