Nicquee's Nook

Now is the Time

Last weekend, I went out of town with my college girlfriends. We went to this resort in Tagaytay (the review I have yet to post). We used the vouchers I bought last year, as my Christmas gift for them but unfortunately, not all of us made it. Anyway, I had good laughs and it was a day-off well spent. The travel back home was tiring though.

I have one great takeaway from that trip. We were lazing around in the evening after dinner. I have not seen them for more than a year so I was really catching up. We talked about a lot of things: brazilian waxing, cavitation and radio frequency treatments, make-up tips and tricks, skin care products that works (including their best anti wrinkle cream), love life, family stuff, future plans and a lot more. Apart from talking non-stop, we also took a lot of pictures. And in the process, I realized that I lost my angle.

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On the Price of Maternity Clothes Today

I have quite a few pregnant friends this year and I kept on telling them how lucky they are when it comes to maternity clothes. Why? Because cheap maternity clothes are now very accessible!

When I got pregnant the first time, about six years ago, my clothes were cheap and affordable, yes. But they were not very fashionable. Now, the maternity clothes have them all: comfy, stylish, and affordable! Well, you still have to look for what suits you best, but the point is, there are loads of choices everywhere!

Importance of Establishing Routines

My Maxyn turned 21-months-old today. As much as I want to keep her as a baby, I know I cannot. All I can do is enjoy every moment I have with her while she is an infant and that is exactly what I am doing. Plus teaching her lessons and skills in a fun way.

I am proud to say that as early as now, Maxyn is almost potty trained. She still pees in her undies at times but she already knows the potty trainer and its use. She no longer wear a diaper in the evening. Aside from that, she sort of has an established routine already.

Established routines are important because this is what our kids will follow until they are old as these are the foundation. Routines help in forming good habits when it comes to sleeping and eating. Other routines can teach our kids how to be responsible. It also gives our children a sense of security. With established routines, our children will have that innate sense of what will happen next which can mean less chaos, better behavior, and easier for us, the parents.

Here is our girls’ routine. Greet everyone upon waking up. Eat breakfast. Play. Take a bath. Eat lunch. Sleep. Play outdoors. Eat dinner. Clean-up. Bed time.