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It Might Be Time To Think About Moving Home

It’s time to think about end of year decisions once again. It might be time to start thinking about moving home, and that means making a lot of choices. It’s not the simplest or the smoothest of processes, but that doesn’t mean it’s one that you should avoid. There are a lot of things that you are going to need to do in order to get ready for this if it’s something that needs to be considered. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you are going to need to do if you’re going to be moving home. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

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Find A Great Real Estate Agent

The first thing that you should do is take a look around to see if you can find a great real estate agent. You can look at this site and see if this would be a good fit for you, or you can search around for somewhere else. The important thing is that you find a company that is going to be on your side, helping you find exactly what you need. You also need to ensure that they are in your price range so that you don’t have to try and stretch your already probably limited budget. 

This isn’t the most difficult thing to do as there are plenty around, but you need to check out reviews and see who has the best track record. You need someone reliable more than anything else, so keep your eye out for this.

Prepare Yourself To Say Goodbye

It can be extremely difficult to say goodbye to the home that you have been in for the past few years. If you feel as though this is going to be the case for you, then you should prepare yourself to say goodbye. You have to come to terms with the fact that you are going to be moving out soon, and this means that you have got to learn to leave the home behind and take the memories with you. After all, while it’s certainly going to be hard, you will always have the memories to see you through.

Decide What You Are Looking For

The final thing that we are going to recommend is that you start thinking about what you would be looking for in a new home. It might be that you need more space, or that you need a garden for your kids to play in. Finding the ideal place to raise a family in is not always going to be simple, but once you set out all your requirements, you can start looking for it.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you need to consider when it comes time to move home. The thing that you have got to remember is that you don’t always want to move, but sometimes it is necessary to do. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you manage to find your way through this, getting what you want at the end.

On Breastfeeding and Post Partum Depression

I’ve been posting a lot on social media — just some daily updates after giving birth to this cute little baby.

Baby Yani

I recently mentioned in one of my posts that I’m glad that I have documented a lot of stuff during my pregnancy with Zeeka and also created some post partum blog posts after. Weirdly, my blog has been my own personal resource during these times that I’ve given birth again. Some posts that I read again were the ones about breastfeeding.

Motherhood and My Breastfeeding Challenge
A Day of Learning: Maintaining Breast Milk Supply

I’ve been stressing about my output recently, but knowing that I went through the same things with Zeeka 8 years ago gives me comfort that I can actually do this again (because I’ve done it successfully before).

Breastfeeding Mommy here!

I don’t know if it’s because of my age that I feel that I’m having a hard time waking up most hours of the day. I feel so tired and so drained. To top it all, I’ve been experiencing post partum depression. I didn’t have this before, but with this pregnancy, I’ve been feeling a lot of emotions and I know these are the hormones acting up. I would suddenly cry and feel sorry for myself. Thoughts would occupy my mind — like how my body isn’t mine anymore. I would feel so sad and alone. I would just cry out of the blue.

It was hard. I thought I was going crazy (really).

It’s a good thing that I have EJ, Zeeka and our kasambahay, Ate Len to help out around the house. EJ has been really supportive when I have my bouts of sadness. He would hug me and just be there, and that makes me feel better. Just having someone by my side who’s just willing to listen helped me feel better. Zeeka was also so cute to hug me and say that she’s “filling my bucket”. She says that all of us have buckets that need filling up with love, kindness and generosity from other people. I was touched and her hugs were truly appreciated, like I was doing something right as a mom.

I mentioned what I was feeling to my doctor, Dra. Sarmiento, too. I’m the type who wants to know what’s going on with my body, so I knew that talking to my doctor was a good idea. It was nice that she reassured me that this is normal.

I also mentioned what I was going through to my friend, Frances. She mentioned that she had undergone the same thing with her pregnancies. One thing that she said that helped me a lot is when you feel the emotions coming, just acknowledge and know that they are hormones acting up. Be aware of this. This advice really helped me a lot. Whenever I would cry and go through these things that I’m feeling, I would remember what she told me, and would say to myself that these are just my hormones doing this to me.

I’m feeling better now and don’t go through these episodes as much anymore.

To mommies who are experiencing post partum depression, know that it will pass. These negative emotions and feelings that you are having now will pass. It took me close to a month to get back to feeling like my usual self again.

But now, one of my biggest struggles still is breastfeeding. I’m so happy that now, I produce around 2-3 ounces of breastmilk for Baby Yani every time I pump. I get to use my electric pump now since she’s been sleeping longer. I’ve noticed that when I was stressed about my supply (especially during the second and third weeks after Yani was born), it would affect my milk supply.

I’ve learned new things and used new tools during this pregnancy related to breastfeeding.

One is that each baby is different, so you have to learn together. When comparing Zeeka to Yani in terms of breastfeeding, they’re different. Yani knew how to latch and suck well right on the first day. In terms of schedule though, she had a more unpredictable schedule as compared to Zeeka. She eats a lot, too.

Two, there is this new tool that I use. It’s a Milk Saver Pump. Check out this video that I made to see how it looks like: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSe67A3VL/ Basically you attach it to your other nipple while feeding and it collects your milk let down. I will write or take a dedicated video of this soon and share it. I was surprised to see that I had a lot of collected milk!

And lastly (at least for this blog post), always try to relax. Being confined inside our homes for a long time can affect our mood negatively. And if you feel bad, this will affect your milk supply. Try to relax and chill. Watch funny shows, listen to your favorite playlist, etc.

So there, those are my thoughts for today. Let me know if there are things that you want to know about my breastfeeding journey. I’ll write about more experiences soon! Feel free to share stories also with me in the comment section. Love you all!

What You Should Know if You’re in the Middle of a Lawsuit

I have a friend who’s in a middle of a lawsuit right now and it got me wondering about people who are in this situation. I’ve always been a fan of courtroom dramas so I wanted to know more about this. I gathered some information fo people who are in a middle of a lawsuit.

It’s not always easy to find out that you’re in the middle of a lawsuit. You might be looking for information on how to deal with it or trying to figure out what you should do next. This blog post is designed to help people like you who are in the middle of a lawsuit and need some guidance on what they should know.

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#1 Keep all the relevant documentation safe

You need to keep all of the paperwork related to your lawsuit together, so it’s easy for you or someone else to find later on if necessary. This is especially important during a lawsuit because having everything documented will make things easier for your lawyer, and they can use that information as evidence in court.

Keep this documentation organized from the beginning, even if you’re not going through a lawsuit right now. Suppose anything happens at any point down the road where you need proof of something. In that case, it could be helpful to have a record saved somewhere safe, like an encrypted file stored online, or simply kept with other relevant documents in one place (like a filing cabinet). It might also help to take photos of important documents if you can.

#2 Don’t say anything that might be harmful to your case

You should limit the amount of information you share about your lawsuit in public, especially on social media. You never know what someone might do with that information or who they will tell it to. The last thing you want is for someone else to sabotage your case by sharing something important before you’re ready for them, too, because then there’s nothing you can do to fix it. 

And even if no one does anything malicious, sometimes people just don’t think things through and may say something without meaning harm which could also be damaging, so try not to let this happen either way, even if all of this seems like overkill, at least keep conversations relevant only towards the topic of your specific lawsuit off social media so other non-involved parties won’t get confused or have to keep up with too many details.

#3 Get a good lawyer and listen to their advice

It’s important to keep in mind that you need quality representation for car accident cases and someone who knows what they’re doing and is trained for this specific reason. If you end up getting a bad one, then it might not be their fault because there are plenty of lawyers out there who may have experience but don’t know how to win the case or do anything beneficial with that information. 

Make sure your lawyer has good reviews from other people so you can trust them, otherwise find someone else if necessary until you feel confident enough about their skillset. And always listen to what your lawyer says. Even though it seems like common sense, sometimes the best thing for your case is something simple that most people wouldn’t think of themselves without being told specifically what needs to happen next.

#4 Don’t hide anything from your lawyer

Your lawyer needs to know everything so they can be the most effective, which means you shouldn’t keep anything a secret. They will find out anyway, and it could damage your relationship with them if you hold back information that might have been helpful for their case just because you didn’t want to share something personal or embarrassing. 

If there’s not much time, then at least tell them all of the important details about what happened before meeting with them in person, so they don’t waste any time asking questions when they already know most of what went on (and this is true even during mediation).

5 Smart Lessons Every Child Needs To Learn About Money

As a parent, there are so many essential things that you must teach your child including how to communicate with others, how to learn about different things, and how to eat properly. However, one lesson that is often overlooked but is just as vital is educating your child about money. Sharing with you some of the things that I shared with my own daughter about money.

Money in relation to Time 

One thing that many kids don’t grasp too easily is that money isn’t just an abstract concept. In fact, the value of money has a direct (if fluctuating) relation to time. Indeed, giving up our time to work is how most of us earn our money, and helping your child to understand things from an early age can provide them with a healthy respect for both working and spending. 

With that in mind, start by exchanging pocket money for chores completed. Write out a chart with the value of each item next to it and as your child gets older you can let them choose what they want to do that week, depending on their need for money or time. 

“Saving it” is good 

The next lesson that every child needs to learn about money is that saving it, rather than spending it as soon as they get it is oftentimes a good idea. During these years of their lives, it’s good to teach them this discipline of creating a habit. Of course, when they are very young you can help them get into savings by getting them a piggy bank, or opening them a bank account. 

Later on, you may encourage them by matching the amount they save each month. There are even money management apps that allow parents to get a notification when their child spends or saves, which could be very useful here too. 

“Investing it” is better 

While saving is good, teaching your child about investing their money is a crucial lesson if you want them to have financial stability in their future. However, it is vital that you cover all the investment options such as stocks and bonds, Forex Trading, crypto currency investing and even property investment, as well as the risks involved. Above all, helping them to understand compound interest, something you can do with toy coins or bricks can be a lesson that proves valuable throughout their lives. 

Keep track of their spending 

Another essential lesson that every parent must teach their child is how to track and manage their finances. The good news is that doing this is so much easier and more fun than it used to be because we are no longer reliant on pen and paper ledgers. Instead, there is a range of apps that offer an easy-to-read visual display which can be much better for kids as they learn to budget. 

Do good with your money 

Last of all, to set your kid up for a happy and healthy future, it’s vital that you educate them on the power that money has to do good. Indeed, there are many opportunities to do good in and for the world by offering financial investment or support. 

In particular, giving regularly to charity, something that it is a good idea to model for your children in your own life. 

Two New Kid-Friendly Features from Netflix

My daughter and I joined this super fun call with Netflix where they shared two new Netflix kid-friendly features. In our household, it has been a habit to watch a new kid-friendly show every weekend.

We love watching with Zeeka because it’s a great way to bond with her and get to know her thoughts about different things.

Shows and movies are an important way for kids to connect with the world – helping to teach them about new places, create bonds with family or friends and understand other perspectives.

We learned about the two Netflix kid-friendly features and I’d like to share these with you, too. This will help families like you navigate around Netflix and discover new shows that you can watch with your family – whether it’s a fantasy film like Wish Dragon or an action-adventure series like Ridley Jones.

Bi-Weekly Kids Recap Emails

Netflix Bi-Weekly Recap Emails

First, there will be bi-weekly kids recap emails to give parents a better understanding of your child’s preferences and news ways to engage those interests, like: 

  • Recommendations based on your child’s favorite shows and movies;
  • Printable coloring sheets and activities inspired by your kid’s favorite characters;
  • Top themes or topics charts that show the types of programs your child enjoys most (i.e. science, friendship); and
  • Tips for how to use our Kids features on Netflix.

Now, Zeeka is always following up with me if I have already gotten an email from Netflix… LOL!

Kids Top 10

Second, Netflix launched Kids Top 10 rows featuring our most popular children’s content in your country. 

Netflix has seen how Top 10 rows help members / subscribers find something to watch. And of course, helping families make the best decisions has always been important to them so now, they are offering a wide variety of safe (and fun!) tools for younger viewers like kids profiles, custom ratings and profile locks.

The Top 10 rows feature gives kids recommendations on what to watch next.

Super amazing, right? Connecting kids with their families, friends and stories around the world has never been easier. Check out these two new Netflix kid-friendly features.