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The Pepperrific Life

...smart solo-parenting with a dash of pepper
  • 50 Shades of Lingerie

    Insecurity attacks even the most confident among us.  It’s that double-edged sword which pierces through our self-esteem and leaves us unmotivated to do most anything. There are…

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  • The Unofficial Breakup

    When my 7-year old daughter grows up, I have dreams of her becoming a doctor or a renowned guitar player.  But because of the incredible mind-reading skill she oh so effortlessly…

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  • 3 Budget Friendly Fashion Tips

    Nobody likes being on a budget. It’s a reality that few of us can escape from. Being on a tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the way you dress or the way you look…

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  • Bloodcurdling Fun: York Dungeons

    It doesn’t matter whether you’re travelling with kids or not, the York Dungeon is a hit with all ages. That being said, if you’re visiting the city without your brood and you…

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  • Choosing Kid-Friendly Carpets

    This week I have made a vow to myself.  I promised dear old pepperrific me that I’m going to start doing this new workout to help keep me fit and energetic.    This type of workout…

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  • Pamper Your Feet With Comfy Slippers

    Every journey begins with a single step.  Nobody knows that better than Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu.  What he didn’t know though, was that to make each step comfortable, one has…

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  • Car Backup Systems Got Your Back

    There is nothing worse than the feeling you get when you realize that you have backed your car into another vehicle, or into a pole, fence, fire hydrant, or other stationary object.…

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  • Drive to Survive: The Importance of Safe…

    Image courtesy of digidreamgrafix / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Tell me, how can I not be green with envy?  Aerosmith is in town for a concert, and a friend is watching- without me, of…

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  • How Balls Make My Job Easier

    My job as a library professional is hardly a bed of roses.  As much as I’d like to just sit in front of the computer all day, that’s simply not how things go at my workplace. …

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  • The Importance of Credit Repair

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.  I guess I have always believed in that.  If you mess with something which works perfectly fine, you just might end up doing damage to it. When…

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  • Tips on Buying Footwear for Kids

    Cinderella had her fate decided by a glass slipper.   Because the shoe fit, she got to marry the most sought-after prince during her time.  That type of happily ever after may never…

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  • Staying Safe In the Sun: What to Remember…

    In two weeks, my daughter and I are hitting the beach.  Yay!  I’m eagerly anticipating it in probably the same way the Spurs are at sweeping the Lakers at this season’s NBA playoffs. …

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  • Sexy Sarong Ties for the Summer

      Summer is around the corner and so is the desire to soak up the sun and spend a day by the beach or pool. A sarong is a fun, flirty and sexy accessory in case you want to duck…

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  • Make a Fashion Statement with Scarves

    In this age of creativity and true expression of oneself, there are different ways on how women make a fashion statement. Some women still do this through their outfit. They wear the…

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  • How home insurance actually helps you save…

    Most of us would prefer not to think about such eventualities as the severe damage to our homes or the loss of all our cherished personal possessions. Such a prospect is an extremely…

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  • Recipe: Halloumi Stuffed Peppers

    Whether you’re unfamiliar with peppers or you’d like to try a new recipe that utilises them for something other than a salad ingredient, peppers are a versatile foodstuff that…

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  • How to look and feel good this summer –…

    With everything from spray tans to microdermabrasion available at salons across the UK, it can be easy to spend a fortune on your looks. Some people even save up for tummy tucks or…

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  • Budget Fashion Tips for Your Baby

    When Suri Cruise was born some years ago, a thousand angels in heaven sang praise and nearly twisted their halos in sheer delight.  Harps were singing merrily as this little bundle…

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  • Revisiting an Ex-Love

    The heart is a very fragile thing.  Once broken, it takes time before it heals completely.  Between a heartbreak and recovery, the shattered person goes through countless drinking…

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  • Letter UP: For the Serious Word Warrior

    It’s only 10am, yet you start to feel your eyelids heavily drooping as you stare blankly at your computer monitor.  The signs of boredom are creeping in, as you try your hardest…

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  • The Costly Mistake of Credit Card Overpayments

    Image courtesy of Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Whilst credit cards can provide a useful and sometimes even vital means of cash, they are, of course, to be used with care.…

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Moomy Musings

:: a bunch of first-hand experience of a first-time mom ::
  • Tagaytay City: Even Mommies Need A HolidayTagaytay City: Even Mommies Need A Holiday

    Does this illustration ring a bell? A juggling mom with all the priorities in her hands?

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  • Counting my Blessings on Mom's Month {Giveaway}Counting my Blessings on Mom's Month {Giveaway}

    Hi there everyone! I know you've all been waiting for my promise to throw a very special giveaway to celebrate the Mother's Month and my 1,000 Facebook fans milestone. Before…

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  • Moomy Raids the Hobbes & Landes Warehouse…Moomy Raids the Hobbes & Landes Warehouse…

    On May 16th, my daughter and I woke up early to head to Libis, Quezon City for the Hobbes & Landes Warehouse Sale. The venue is only about 15 minutes from home so we decided…

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  • Nickelodeon Summer Festival 2013Nickelodeon Summer Festival 2013

    Last May 04, 2013, Nickelodeon hosted another fun summer event for the families at the Bonifacio Global City where my daughter and I, and some of my friends attended. …

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  • A Tribute To MomsA Tribute To Moms

    Last Sunday, there was a special Mother's Day event at our church. The Youth Ministry prepared a heartwarming presentation especially made for moms in the congregation. I admit…

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  • Happy Mother's Day 2013!Happy Mother's Day 2013!

    Motherhood has made me a better woman everyday. I always say that being a mom is a calling from God, but being a responsible mother is our responsibility to our family,…

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  • {Save The Date} Babypalooza 3!{Save The Date} Babypalooza 3!

    Are you ready for the 3rd leg of the Babypalooza Bazaar this August? :) I've fallen in love with this bazaar right from my first attendance because there were a lot of great finds…

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  • {Sale Alert} Hobbes and Landes Warehouse…{Sale Alert} Hobbes and Landes Warehouse…

    Hobbes and Landes, a unique specialty store created to enhance precious family moments and reminisce a playful…

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  • Fisher-Price Joy of Learning Campaign Launches…Fisher-Price Joy of Learning Campaign Launches…

    On April 26th, 2013, Fisher-Price, the leading toy manufacturer in the world launched its new campaign, "Joy of Learning" together with its newest…

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  • Top 5 Free Educational Apps for ToddlersTop 5 Free Educational Apps for Toddlers

    In this modern time and age, even small kids are now turning into little techies. There are differing opinions as to whether or not we should allow our kids to use these gadgets…

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  • The Gyro Bowl Winner from PrimigravidaThe Gyro Bowl Winner from Primigravida

    Hello there everyone! Thank you for patiently waiting for the announcement of who the lucky winner is of the Gyro Bowl from

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  • Expo Mom 2013: #MomtuitionExpo Mom 2013: #Momtuition

    I'm taking a time out tonight to write about my Expo Mom 2013 experience last weekend because I can't afford another backlog. This is my 3rd Expo Mom experience so far and it…

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  • Moomy Musings Reaches 1,000 Likes!Moomy Musings Reaches 1,000 Likes!

    I was busy the whole day yesterday so I did not notice that this blog's Facebook fan page already hit its…

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  • It All Comes Back To The FamilyIt All Comes Back To The Family

    Whenever I hear of sad stories of falling soldiers in combat, whether from TV or radio, I couldn't help myself but sympathize. I always feel like a portion of my heart is being…

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  • Happy Birthday to the Empress!Happy Birthday to the Empress!

    This short post goes to a very special friend who's celebrating her birthday today. Happy Birthday, Ate Pau! I know you already are happy, because…

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  • Ant's Pocket Giveaway WinnerAnt's Pocket Giveaway Winner

    Hello everyone! I'm now ready to announce the winner to my Ant's Pocket Giveaway! Are you excited? :) I'd also like to take this time to take Anne…

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  • Happy Easter!Happy Easter!

    What does Easter mean to you? More than the hunts, rabbits and the colored eggs, Easter is a joyful time of commemorating the eternal life that was made available through Jesus…

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  • Holy Week 2013 Musing: DivineHoly Week 2013 Musing: Divine

    I was going through my old stuff and found this poem that I wrote 9 years ago. I almost forgot about this but I know it was Him who led me back to this. Can you imagine, I wrote…

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  • {Event Alert} Mom & Me 2013{Event Alert} Mom & Me 2013

    Here's another new and interesting family event that you shouldn't miss this May -- Mom & Me organized by The Rockwell Tent and CAD Concepts. …

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  • Be Happily Healthy with Goody Gulp Strawberry…Be Happily Healthy with Goody Gulp Strawberry…

    My daughter, Noa has sweet tooth. She surely got it from me since her Dad doesn't like sweet foods that much. But since our daughter is still young, I am always reminded by my…

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  • A Friend Rejoices At All TimesA Friend Rejoices At All Times

    My husband said, "Given na yan!" This was his reaction when I told him of the news that one of our closest friends passed the October 2012 Bar Exam…

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MommyLESsons too!

lessons learned from MommyLEs' sons
  • Finding the Right Knobs

    One important factor for home safety and improvement is finding the right knobs depending on its usage. There are different styles, sizes, colors and uses of knobs, so before buying…

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  • Family Bonding Through Music Playing

    A better picture to keep family stay in-tune is by spending time to work on an activity that would be of benefit to all members. Fun family bonding through music playing is one of…

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  • A Game Called Candy Crush

    For the past weeks, I have not been able to update my blog – I was in hiatus once again. Some of my friends were asking, how come they no longer see updates on my blog. I told…

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  • Avid Pro Tools the Best Partner for Guitar…

    Teens and even kids these days are into guitar playing and recording. Well, this is such a great activity for them to keep away and involve with those unwanted activities of their…

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  • Holy Week 2013

    Unlike last year, our observance of Holy Week for 2013 is filled wit various activities. Maundy Thursday is our day for Visita Iglesia, but this year was different. Together with hubby’s…

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  • The Greatness of Apogee Ensemble

    The apogee is the high-end manufacturer of digital converter. Apogee ensemble is exclusively designed for Mac computers and has a brushed-metal appearance that sits quite happily alongside…

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  • Moving Up! Growing Up!

    My eldest got graduated from Elementary level (finally! after two years of delayed). As usual, I can’t help but to feel a little nostalgic and emotional about my son’s…

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  • Installing an Indoor Wall Fountain

    Having an indoor wall fountain beautifies the home. Indoor wall fountain creates also humidity in the room where it is installed and beneficial as well if this will be placed in an…

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  • Goodbye Old Car

    Our three years together was not an easy ride. We had our share of ups and downs. There were times when you just won’t start and there are moments that your engine will ignite…

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  • Do You Know Dora the Explorer’s Last Name?

    “Do You Know Dora the Explorer’s Last Name?”, our little boy asked this question while we were watching TV. His dad and brothers were dumbfounded and nobody knows…

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  • What is the Hello Kitty Story?

    A lot of girls – both young and not-so-young like Hello Kitty. Just recently, during hubby’s Highschool friends get-together, one of his friends asked why Hello Kitty does…

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  • Let Your Kid Decide on what kind of Musical…

    Music produces a kind of pleasure into us listeners as well as performers.  Actually aside from the happiness that it provides to human being, by playing musical instrument a better…

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  • Strings for Your Musical Instruments

    For music lovers, a day without music is like life without colours. Music is always playing in the air for the lovers of music, especially when they are working on something. Sometimes…

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  • Alternative Book for Nonreaders

    We can gain knowledge from reading. It is been said that smart people are those who loves to read and understood every page of the book. This is absolutely true. In fact one of the…

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  • Happy New Year 2013

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  • Advanced Happy Christening Ethan

    On January 5th, 2013 my youngest nephew Ethan Zachary B. Usi will be welcomed to the Christian world. As much as we want to help in the preparations of his christening, it’s…

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  • Merry Christmas Everyone!

    It’s Christmas time once again. Time to be with family and loved ones. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be with the whole family during this day. Some people who have to spend…

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  • Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys

    Now that I have a teenage son, I’m not quite sure what to give him this Christmas. He is too old for toys, but too young for those expensive gadgets. So I searched the internet…

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  • Our Little Christmas Tree

    For this year, we decided to change the Christmas tree decor into silver and blue. We still used the same little Christmas tree that we had last year and did some modifications in…

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  • The Field Trip

      I am sure that almost everyone’s hearts were torn and broken into pieces after learning about the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting incident. Even the most powerful man in…

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  • Gift Giving Opportunity

      When a college friend invited me to join his noble cause of giving gifts to our less fortunate brothers and sisters in Pampanga, I was too eager to join. Although we really…

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