Proud Mommy of Queen and Princess

It's been a year since the pandemic happened. The whole world was affected and advised to stay at home to prevent getting infected by the deadly virus. I am a stay-at-home mom and I thought that I can handle it. No, I was wrong. Being at home 24/7 with kids doubles the stress and gives me a lot of thinking. 

Yes, I get to watch them grow and bond with them but I can't see that I was able to deliver the proper knowledge they supposedly get at school. They were so lazy when it comes to modules. But as a mom, I am doing my best. I really wanted to go back to working at the office, work from home, or doing some business to earn money while watching over my kids but it's kind of hard by now because of the pandemic and maybe I should give a lot of effort. But thanks to blogging and social media, I was able to earn some and entertain myself. It also helps to keep me sane during these trying times.

Aside from blogging or vlogging (because I am also creating videos), let's go back to the main topic, how are we going to reduce stress and how to entertain ourselves at home?

First, get a good book and read it.
Believe me, it works very well! A good book can energize you, fuel you with positive thoughts and keep you stay on track with what you're doing. It can encourage the kids to read books, too. I always told them to love books because they can get a lot of learning.

Second, Experiment with a new recipe or learn to cook and bake with your kids or other members of the family. It's a great bonding moment that you will cook or bake the food you want to eat. Have fun in the kitchen.

Third, it's time to do a Deep Cleaning of the house. Deep cleaning is a more intensive procedure that cleans such areas like the living room and study, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, balcony, garden, and corners of the house that you would never have imagined require that thorough scrubbing. That way, your mind, and body are busy. No negative thoughts but only the things that you want to get done for your home. You may ask your family to help and finish the household chores.

Fourth, Do-it-yourself Renovation, If ever you have the budget, you may think of changing the color of the walls and some furniture at home. For some, when renovating, it's time to declutter also. Give some items away, donate clothes you never wear and just keep those important and you need.

It is always up to a parent how much time they allow their children to spend playing online games. It is good to balance their game time with other activities, but playing online games does have its benefits too.

Playing Online Games can actually help kids advance in the real world. If you are looking to find games for you and your kids to play online, try the new website play free online games.

Plays.org is an online site that offers lots of games, from old-school to modern games.

You may explore their entire game catalog. Lots of categories to try and play. I miss the snake game so I tried the modern version. 

• Collect coins while avoiding running into yourself.
• As you eat coins your snake grows longer.
• The playing field on this game wraps.

Game Controls

• Use a touchscreen or the direction keys on your keyboard to control your snake.
• This game has no pause, so if your snake is longer than the playing field is wide you will be in a bit of trouble.
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Levels

• This game does not have set levels but has three different difficulty modes: easy, normal, and hard.
• On easier difficulty modes your snake moves slower and only slowly adds to its length as it eats coins. On hard mode, the snake moves much faster and grows 3 units in length for each coin it eats.
• If you have never played snake before you might want to try playing on easy.
• If you have played before and were ok at it you might want to try medium.
• If you were great at the game try-hard mode.

Strategy

• This game does not have walls or edges but instead wraps.
• The game is wider than it is tall, so as you grow longer it can make sense to approach things from the side rather than from above or below.
• Making sharp turns is risky, so ideally you can turn in advance and align your snake at least a few blocks before getting to the coin.
• If your snake is on hard mode and the snake is quite long you can go back and forth moving a line or two up or down on the opposing side of the screen to use up much of your length to give yourself more flexibility when approaching the coin.

This game is rendered in mobile-friendly HTML5, so it offers cross-device gameplay. You can play it on mobile devices like Apple iPhones, Google Android-powered cell phones from manufactures like Samsung, tablets like the iPad or Kindle Fire, laptops, and Windows-powered desktop computers. All game files are stored locally in your web browser cache. This game works in Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and other modern web browsers.

These are ways to reduce stress but I think there's so much more to do. You may take a moment each day to write the things you are grateful for, get crafty, walk and run, play board games, meditate and yoga and even chat online or offline with your loved ones.  

According to research, people who take the time to count their blessings have lower levels of stress and sleep better, and we could probably all use that right now. Let's all be positive and this too shall pass.

For decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes.

While there’s no denying the Pinoy coffee fan his morning cup, there is concern over the amount of sugar present in commercial 3-in-1 coffee mixes. The leading brand has 14.6 grams of sugar in one 20-gram sachet alone. Imagine how much sugar you’re taking in if you drink an average of three cups of coffee a day.

What About Sugar-Free Coffee?

For health-conscious individuals, especially diabetics, turning to sugar-free coffee mixes seems to be the only option. This meant enduring tasteless cups of coffee just to satisfy their caffeine fix —until Stevia came along.

Stevia is a low-calorie, zero-sugar sweetener that tastes so much better than artificial sweeteners. 

Stevia is an herb with a sweet-tasting extract that comes from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It has been enjoyed since pre-Columbian South America where indigenous people used the herb to sweeten their tea and other drinks. 

The plant's taste stems from steviol glycosides, molecules that are 250–300 times sweeter than regular sugar.  

It became popular among health-conscious individuals because stevia has a very low caloric content. This makes it perfect for dieters and people who are trying to lose weight. 

Moreover, Stevia makes coffee and tea taste so much better without adding any calories. 

Aside from beverages, Stevia is also used as an alternative sweetener when cooking or baking.

The Health Advantages of Stevia

Stevia is a safe, healthy sugar substitute that can sweeten up food without the negative health effects of refined sugar. It’s also associated with several impressive benefits such as reduced calorie intake, managed blood sugar levels, and minimized risk of cavities.

Additionally, while other sugar substitutes like Aspartame have been linked with cancer, there's no evidence linking stevia to cancer since it is a natural ingredient.

This means you can add stevia to dishes and drinks without fear that you’re taking too much sugar, or that you’ll get sick a few years down the road.

For coffee lovers, it’s also good to note that locally-made Glorious Blend coffees and instant beverages have Stevia as its natural sweetener. The blend of natural and healthful ingredients makes the drink refreshing and safe and good for one’s overall health.

The Glorious Blend boasts a full line of healthy drinks, including a 7-in-1 healthy coffee mix. This special blend is made with proven medicinal ingredients like Malunggay, Mangosteen, Calcium, Gotu Kola, and sweetened with Sweet & Fit Stevia. What’s even better is that the Glorious Blend 7in1 Coffee is non-acidic and promotes regular bowel movement. 

The Glorious line-up also includes the 3-in-1 coffee mix with Stevia; 7-in-1 choco mix; 4-in-1 coffee with Malunggay; 5-in-1 coffee mix with Brown Rice MaxiTrim coffee. 

All Glorious Blend beverages use Stevia which has no calories, no carbohydrates, and zero glycemic indexes. All of their instant drinks will keep you alert and energized throughout the day. 

Also, Glorious Blend products are locally sourced and manufactured. Their company supports local farmers, stevia growers, and other agricultural communities.

So if you’ve been cutting back on drinking coffee because of health problems like diabetes or hyperacidity, Glorious Blend coffee mixes are here to help. You can enjoy all the aroma and flavor of freshly made coffee all day —without the guilt!

Now, you can drink coffee for better health! Glorious, isn’t it?

For more information about Glorious Blend coffee mixes, check out https://www.facebook.com/gloriousblend.

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When we say furniture and decors, people would normally think of it found indoors. But nowadays, home designing includes outdoors and it's kind of in demand. Those who love to stay outdoor for sightseeing with beautiful scenery, family gatherings or just enjoying the day swimming outdoor, may put little value on this furniture that may be as useful as those we used inside our homes. Below are 3 reasons why you need this kind of furniture.

1. Spending time outdoors is fun. There are a lot of activities to do outdoors with your family and friends such as swimming, playing games, and picnic. Spending time with them is a great bonding moment and having good outdoor furniture could provide you the comfort that you need while you rest. There are different types to choose from and could be ideal whether you are putting it in your patio, or any place that serves as an outdoor living area. Check out this  Arhaus' new Outdoor Collection:

Inspired by the clean-lined silhouettes of contemporary indoor sectionals, our Bal Harbour Outdoor Sectional features deep seats for hours of comfortable lounging. This collection’s simple yet versatile three-piece design is adaptable to any space regardless of size. Handcrafted frames are built using natural teak, a beautiful hardwood perfectly selected to endure the elements year-round while adding an organic framework to your outdoor living area. Beautiful natural finishes gracefully fade to a silvery grey patina during the first year of use, acquiring an elegantly weathered appearance.

Aside from the sofa, they also have chairs, chaise lounges, dining tables and bars, dining chairs and barstools, umbrellas, fire pits and tables, and a lot more.

2. Adding design to your house. The first thing that visitors see is the outside of your house. Adding some furniture and decors will give them a good vibe and gives your house a good look as soon as they arrive at your home. 
As long as you are creative enough, you can even use simple sectional outdoor furniture to add more design to the overall appearance of your house. 

3. Useful. Outdoor furniture could be very useful if you want to hold special occasions or events outdoors. Whether you are having a picnic or a pool party, having furniture is important especially if you have a lot of guests to accommodate. No need to rent some. 

Are you taking care of yourself? We don't have a lot of time for ourselves and we often forget to look after ourselves properly. It seems like our lives are filled with things to do. We all have busy, busy lives today in the modern world, and when we're at home we rarely seem to relax.

This thought of taking care of yourself may seem over the top, perhaps even selfish, or something you will get to when you get time. It may even sound cliche. But remember to always love yourself. I love this quote: "If you don't love yourself, nobody will. Not only that, you won't be good at loving anyone else. Loving starts with the self.”

Hindi na tayo bumabata kaya dapat maging maalaga sa sarili. Lalo sa panahon ngayon na lahat ng tao'y kailangan mag-ingat sa Covid-19.

Aside from always wearing a facemask, face shield, washing your hands as much as possible and applying alcohol whenever, wherever you are, you may consider taking @lolaremediosph with you.

Kaya ngayon, anytime na sumakit ang lalamunan ko, feeling may sipon, ubo o lalagnatin, magtake na ako ng lola remedios dahil #lolacares may solution agad!

 **I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 

This year 2021, why not start making your dream resolution come true to attain the perfect shape that you always desired? Wanting a perfect shape or reaching a fitness goal is not just because of obesity but also for people having health issues. As we continue to battle the pandemic, we need to be more cautious and look after ourselves. 

For motivation that some of us may be looking for, I want to share with you the story of Megan. 

                                                    Start now with 30% off all kits. 

P.volve works your body from the inside out using functional movements and full-body resistance training. The results? A strong, sculpted physique and increased mobility, posture, and balance to improve your everyday life.