facebook instagram twitter Pinterest
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Mommy Life
    • Single Parenting
  • Contact

Pinay Mommy Writes

Being a mother means you have to take responsibility of raising a human being in this world. From the day they were born until they are grown ups already. It is a never-ending role we have to fulfill.

Reading some articles about being a mother makes me re-think about my purpose in this world.
Some says being a mother is sacrificing ones self to give the whole world to their children.

I do agree at some point, I love my son so much and I am willing to give the whole world to him.




But is that enough? Is it enough to lose ourselves in the process of making that perfect life we wanted to give our children?

My take? NO. 

DISCLAIMER: Not that I do not enjoy being a mother but I kept on thinking about my own personal dreams and goals too. I always envision myself being a mother and I am so blessed to have my son.

Given that we have different kinds of family set-up -- some of you have their significant others and some has none. As for me, I am a single mom. I struggle finding time to pursue my dreams because I am too busy working my ass off to provide for my son and contribute to my family as well.

I previously have a 9 to 5 work prior to working from home and juggling motherhood, career, my own dreams plus the expectation from the society is so stressful.

So how to find yourself beyond motherhood? 

1. Define Success on your own terms 💆



I remembered how I am so insecure of not having a degree. Insecure of not having a partner to raise Jas. Insecure of job titles. Now that I grew older and had approached my quarter life, I became wiser. Less sensitive and stronger. I have learned how to shrug off haters and just focus on my goals, my family and supportive friends. It takes time, sometimes a lot of time, but hang on to your dreams. We have to work hard, really, really hard to get to the success we want.

Never ever let the society define you, whatever you’re doing and most importantly YOUR SUCCESS. 


2. Socialize 👯



Believe it or not, finding your tribe or network of friends - online or in person, really helps me with my motherhood journey. Talking with other moms and having fun with some of our mom fails really eases my frustrations and mom guilt. I feel that I am not alone and that some of parents have the same struggles as mine too.

Surround yourself with people who understand what you are going through.
You can follow my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pinaymomwrites/. I post parenting memes there so we can all laugh from it and make parenting lighter and more fun. 😂

3. Learn New Skills ✍


Whether you have a 9 to 5 work, online job or if you are a stay at home mom, we should make time for developing or learning new skill, if we really want it. I know it is hard, given the household chores we still have to make but giving ourselves at least 30 minutes of our time to learn online makes a great difference since we are constantly learning new things and who knows- we can possibly discover where we are really good at.

not sponsored: I highly suggest the website Skillshare. This is an online learning community that has courses you can choose to enroll to. Whether it's logo design, calligraphy, photography and many more. Good thing is that it has a FREE plan so you are not required to purchase or subscribe to a plan.

4. Me time  | Self-care 💯




Making time for yourself is important. There is someone who looks up to us so we really need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of the little human beings who depend on us.

Never think that "me time" is a reward for doing great thing but consider it as an essential.

5. Re-fuel your passion ✅



Being a mother does not mean you have to give up your passion. Love photography? Take photos of your kids and your environment. Are you into Arts? Ask for your parents or your partner to look after the baby or the kids so you can attend an Art class.

Pursuing your passion at the same time excelling in motherhood is not being selfish. I am so sure that your kids will be happy and proud to have someone they love achieve their dreams.



Being a parent should not limit you on becoming who you wanted to be.
Always remember, You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup.
So learn new things, explore more and I hope you can find yourself again and live fully the life we have. ❤️️





6:00:00 AM No comments

I realized that many women talk about beauty and skin care products but not many discuss the intimate hygiene. Maintaining personal hygiene does not only helps us to stay clean and fresh but also prevents us from other health hazards. I am so glad I discovered Beauty Library Feminine Mist while doing our monthly grocery at Robinsons Supermarket.
beauty library feminine mist


Beauty Library Feminine Mist comes with all-natural ingredients and also paraben-free so you can be sure of vaginal safety when using. This is also Dermatologist and Gynecologists tested.

One ingredient that caught my attention is Yogurt, which is rich in healthful probiotics or popularly called “good bacteria”.


beauty library feminine mist






It is available in French Rose (pink) and Green Tea (green)

Both available in 30 ml (Php 189.00) and 50 ml (Php 249.00)


pH 4.5 - 5.5


I bought the French Rose variant which has a slightly floral smell. I’ve been using this for a month now, prior to writing this review so I will be 100 percent sure of my thoughts about this product.

The packaging is simple yet classy
. All the details are imprinted on the tube itself and not on its box or plastic. The pastel color selection is perfect too. 



Aside from being cruelty-free and Vegan, it is also:
🌸 Hypoallergenic
🌸 Antibacterial
🌸 an Odor neutralizer
🌸 On-the-go 






I love how it dries up instantly. It doesn’t sting and with just a couple of pumps, it can keep me feeling fresh the *whole day.
*You can always reapply when you feel like it or when needed. 😉

This can be used directly to our intimate area and can also be sprayed directly to (unscented)
pantyliner to prevent odor production. 🍃

Overall, I love this product and I would love to buy once I already consumed my current tube. 
I never leave our home without this especially when I am going to be outside for a long period of time. Lalo na if I am going to use a public toilet. :) So instead of the rough tissue wiping on your intimate area, this is the perfect solution to keep you feeling clean and fresh.



True to it’s saying, no more hassle - just Shake, Spritz, Pat and Go! 😍


It is so important that we need to make sure that we’re clean “down there” too, right? 🌸💕





Visit their Instagram page for more info: @beautylibraryph


8:16:00 PM No comments
Last Sunday, we went to SM Megamall after attending the mass. 
Since I ran out of wipes already, I decided to go to Bench which offers affordable and reasonable priced producs. So my (sort of ) impulsive-buying self did not just buy wipes but ended up buying other skincare essentials and bra straps too. 😂 


bench mini haul


10:46:00 AM No comments

I have been seeing the Ever Bilena Lip and Cheek roller on my timeline and people gave positive feedback about this product. 

I thought na baka this is so hyped lang, baka di naman talaga bongga.

So I decided to try it to believe it. And boy, I am so glad I did! 🙌🏼 I swatched the other shades too but my kind of lip stains are red tones talaga so I chose RED BOMB. 

First off, this is how the product looks like. I love its matte black packaging, it looks so simple yet classy.
The rollers are dispensing right amount of product. 



7:00:00 PM No comments

If you are a new parent or you have been a long time parent, I think you should hear this. 






12:22:00 PM No comments
July already? Man, how time flies! 😩

Well, another new month, another chances to hit our goals. ☑️


I’m back in writing, (I hope I can be consistent this time 🤞🏼) and it’s another time for my Sunday Currently series. 😊






1:09:00 AM No comments

Another local drugstore #affordablemakeup I bought recently and decided to make a review to share with you guys :)
I know most of you have used this and might have been using this, I myself will include this on my kikay kit too.❤

7:00:00 PM No comments
It’s Summer time again. Having an oily skin plus the humidity makes this product a must have. 😍


I’m talking about Bench Facial Absorbent Paper





(Php 55.00 | 100 sheets)

Made in Japan 🇯🇵




Details:Keep your face shine-free anytime, anywhere with Bench/ Prescribe Facial Absorbent Paper. It effectively absorbs oil and dirt off the face to leave you looking and feeling fresh. This offering contains 100 sheets per pack.

Packaging 📦
The Facial Absorbent Papers were inside a sturdy paper envelop.


Scent 👃🏼
It doesn’t have any smell.

Thoughts 💭
I honestly did not expect too much for this product because of its price and seeing the actual paper for the first time.

But after using it I was impressed on how it absorbed the oil on my face. 😍 It is thin so you really need to be careful when using as it can be teared up easily compared to other oil control films.


Being affordable, effective and its availability, this is my favorite and my necessity every time I go out. ✔️

I also noticed that it absorbs my sweat from my face too. Talking about hitting two birds in one stone. 🙌🏽

I recommend this to skin and make up junkie out there. Really worth your money. 👌🏽

Have you tried this product too? I would love to hear your experience. 😊


7:41:00 PM No comments
It's Sunday again- time for another Sunday Currently series. I planned to wake up late because I want to sleep longer and relish my rest day. 





7:19:00 PM No comments
Hello to all my fellow makeup junkies out there! :) I decided to make a new portion in my blog called "Mura pero benta", where I will make reviews regarding affordable beauty and skincare products. I am so excited to share them with you. 

And for the first entry, I am going to share my affordable but one of my local drugstore holy grail local mascara. It's the Shawill Curling Mascara. I have been using this since college days- that's 5 years ago. And it doesn't change a bit. :) 

This is how it looks like. I don't have the box anymore. :(




It contains 8g per tube
Price: Php 188.00



The tube is semi-matte in color. Looks classy and sleek. Just be careful because (for me) madulas siya. You might drop it if you are hand is pawisin. It doesn't contain the ingredients in the product tho but you can find it in the box. It has a chemical smell but not overpowering. I can't smell it when applied on my eyelashes too, so kiber. 

Napansin ko lang ang mej mabigat siya 'teh unlike other mascaras that I know and have. Not an issue but I find it funny (and weird?). 

This is my lashes before the application. 




This is after applying the mascara. Two coats is enough for me. But you can try it if you want to add more volume in your lashes. Just my two cents but I think that if I add more coats it will bring my lashes down in the long run while wearing it. FYI. I don't have lash curler :(



I tried putting around four coats and it doesn't clump on my lashes. 


This is how my lashes looks like after 8 hours. I love the effect! It made my lashes fuller.




What made this my holy grail local mascara? 

It's waterproof pero once you remove it with water, it doesn't make that panda-looking eyes. No more unintentional emo look. :)


What I love: 
Affordable. <3
Availability- Available on the local drugstores such as Watsons and in beauty section in the malls.
Long lasting. 
Even though it is waterproof, I can easily remove it using water and gently using the cotton or even my clean fingers. 

What I don't love: 
None so far. 

Final Verdict: 

Despite being an affordable mascara, it exceeded my expectations. I love how it holds and glam up my lashes. It is really worth it to try and have in your kikay kit. 

I always tell myself I can glam up without breaking the bank. And this is definitely part of my list. <3


You can find them here: 
Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/shawillcosmeticsph
Website- http://shawillcosmetics.com/


Note: This is not sponsored. 


Do you have this in your collection too? :)
I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

Love, 



5:00:00 PM 2 comments
Newer Posts
Older Posts

About me



My name is Lovi. I am a homeschooling work-at-home momma. I share unfiltered, unapologetic parenting moments with a side of beauty, travel and reviews.

Follow Us

Labels

beauty lifestyle mommy life one word 365 out and about series single parent Sunday Currently

recent posts

Blog Archive

  • ►  2019 (1)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ▼  2018 (10)
    • ▼  November (1)
      • How to have personal life beyond motherhood
    • ►  October (1)
      • Beauty Library Feminine Mist review
    • ►  September (2)
      • Bench Mini haul
      • Ever Bilena Lip and Cheek Roller Review
    • ►  July (2)
      • Things I hope I don't forget on parenting ✨
      • Sunday Currently | Volume 10
    • ►  June (1)
      • Nichido ColorEyes Mascara And Eyeliner Duo Review
    • ►  April (1)
      • Bench Facial Absorbent Paper Review
    • ►  February (1)
      • Sunday Currently | Volume 9
    • ►  January (1)
      • Affordable local makeup: Shawill Curling Mascara r...
  • ►  2017 (18)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  June (2)
    • ►  May (4)
    • ►  April (3)
    • ►  March (2)
    • ►  February (3)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ►  2016 (15)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  October (1)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  July (3)
    • ►  June (2)
    • ►  May (3)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  February (2)
  • ►  2015 (2)
    • ►  December (2)
Powered by Blogger.

About Me

My photo
Lovi Alterado
View my complete profile

Featured Post

What I learned from being a single parent

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

Search

Labels

  • beauty 17
  • lifestyle 1
  • mommy life 11
  • one word 365 1
  • out and about 7
  • series 10
  • single parent 2
  • Sunday Currently 7

Popular Posts

  • Eskinol + Clindamycin Acne Solution review | Pinay Mommy Writes
  • Globe Load Panalo - How I won Php1000 GCASH ♥



SnapWidget · Free Widget

Created with by ThemeXpose | Distributed By Gooyaabi Templates