Yesterday, I had an emotional breakdown triggered by a teeny tiny rubber band. It was so awful that I would lose sleep over it.  Let me start by saying that I got a new pickleball paddle. It was not a cheap one, at least for me. I did not even pay for it. But then again, I would never she…

Japan has become one of those places that keeps calling us back. This was already our third trip, and every visit has given us something new to love, whether it's the food, the culture, the convenience, or simply the feeling of being there. But despite visiting Japan before, there was…

The other day, I got an email from a brand inviting me to an event in Manila. Of course, I absolutely, unequivocally said YES. And that would mean I'll be packing my bags, and I'll disappear for a few days for a blogging event for the fifth time this year. At this point, with me h…

For most people, buying a dress online is a classic hit-or-miss situation. More often a miss with sizing inconsistencies, low quality fabrics, and fits that never quite match the photos.  But somehow, that hasn’t been my experience at all. Time and time again, every dress I’ve ordered is …

The recent weeks have been crazy. I spent a stupid amount of time fretting over our kids' visa application. But of course, I sucked it up and self-medicated with online shopping. Then last week, I finally let my hair down after collecting our kids' passports with multiple-entry vi…