Many kids, including Ron Weasley, get the willies whenever they think about spiders. And it's not simply because spiders are such a staple of Halloween decor. Most of us share Ron's aversion to spiders, that much is certain. The fact is that anybody may get the creeps from these tiny, otherworldly creepy crawlies. Moreover, you never know when you'll have some unwelcome visitors in your house and...
If you love working in the kitchen, there's arguably nothing worse than realizing you burnt your food for lunch alongside the pan you cooked it with. While this is nothing short of horrible, it does happen at times even to those who have worked in the kitchen for years and even decades. It's very human to get distracted and forget something. However, there is further work to be done after the...
Ample lighting just after the sun sets is something we all need to get through the night and do our respective chores, be it preparing food for dinner, watching TV in the living room to relax, or gearing up for your nightshift job as a remote worker. While you may have fluorescent or LED bulbs installed in your open floor plan interiors, there sure are areas that also need targeted lighting without...
As a homeowner, especially if you just bought your own affordable house and lot in the Philippines, you want everything to be perfect, from interior design to dining chair height and seating arrangements. It may seem like these are inessential aspects of homeownership that require only little attention, but to those who take it seriously to achieve both functionality and aesthetics, taking them into...
As we approach the new year even closer and closer, it's time to choose a planner to make 2024 just as organized, well-managed, and purposeful as the previous year! But which 2024 planners are the best to effectively plan out your days, weeks, and months ahead? In this blog, we'll list down some 2024 planner recommendations and see for yourself which will best capture your heart! Best Planners...
Christmas time is always, as in always, the perfect time of the year to bond with the entire family or have a well-deserved, well-rested holiday season. And whether you're a fan of motion pictures or not, watching movies can be the most relaxing thing to do, and the best thing about it is you don't have to leave your house to do so! Home theater for Christmas movie marathon, anyone? Creating the...
The Filipinos are known for their rich and unique customs. In fact, in our country, Christmas is celebrated for an extended period of time. For one thing, the vast majority of Filipinos adhere to Christian beliefs, with the Catholic faith accounting for almost 80% of the population. Christmas takes center stage here, thanks to our country's disproportionately large Christian community. Hanging "parol"...
On Christmas Eve, what is known as Noche Buena, literally "Good Night," occurs. For Filipinos, this is the night of the year when they host their closest friends and relatives for lavish Christmas delicious cuisine and some family bonding activities. This often happens after the Misa de Gallo, the late-night Christmas eve mass service. As one of the few times of year when the complete family gets...
'Tis the season when Filipino employees highly anticipate the holidays not just for the celebration itself, but also for the monetary incentives that come along with it. But many Pinoys are quite confused whether 13th month pay and Christmas bonus are just the same—and if not, what are their key differences? In this article, we'll discuss thirteenth month pay, Christmas bonus, together with their...
Picture yourself warming up with a mug of hot chocolate on your green and red cardigan while you gaze at the twinkling lights and feel the chilly wind. Everyone is looking forward to the 13th month's salary and Christmas bonus even more than the holiday season itself! The 13th-month pay is a nice perk as it gives workers a whole additional month's compensation. At this time of the year, investing in an...
