The blazing heat of the sun, the humid air, and the sound of the word “vacation” echoing everywhere only mean one thing, summer has just begun! And since we live in a tropical country, there are thousands of ways you can replenish and have a dose of summer fun. From cheap to luxurious to everything in between. But as a practical Filipina mom, we usually go for budget-friendly ways to keep us cool for the summer. However, before planning exciting getaways and activities, here are some reminders to guide you in staying on budget and maximizing the enjoyment of the whole family this summer vacation.

You don’t have to go far

Some might take summer as an opportunity to go on long trips and far places to unwind. But honestly, there’s an array of fun activities near you that’s worth a try this summer. Going far away from home can be really exciting, but if you’re not prepared for it and working a tight budget, this isn’t practical. You can take your family to amusing summer activities that are just within your reach. Easy to go, and easy on the pocket too!

The idea of working from home seems to be a really comforting idea to most people. Your commute is from your bedroom to your work den, you can wear anything you want, you can create a flexible schedule, and you have full authority over how you do things around.

However, no matter how great that sounds, working from home is not just a walk in the park. There are countless distractions, and it can be difficult to separate your personal life from your professional life. That’s why the first step to make sure working from home is effective and productive is to set up a home office that works for you. Investing in a mini home office is highly recommended. Thus, here are some of the best tips to set up your home office to boost productivity!

Assign A Dedicated Work Space

Whether it be a spare room or a just a private space in your house, you need to assign a space that’s strictly for work. Ideally, your office space should be in a quiet area with minimal distractions. It is best that you have a whole room with a door to filter out the noise from the outside. A dedicated space that works for the whole family is extremely important if you want to maximize productivity while working at home.

Invest In Good Quality Furniture

A great desk with the right size and a comfortable chair with back support is a great investment if you will be sitting for hours in your office space. You may think that this is unnecessary but once you start suffering from agonizing back pains, you will soon realize the importance of investing in ergonomic furniture. There’s nothing really wrong with splurging on a chair that makes you want to put in hours.