My Charmed Mom

Live & Thrive

Bubele's Patch Buddies #USFG

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Patch Buddies are an adorable combination of a Plush Toy and a custom Backpack that has a built-in carrying case. There are ten playful animals and four unique characters in the Bubele's Patch Buddy collection and each has a unique personality that will provide endless hours of entertainment and comfort, at home or on the go. Safety is important to us and to your … [Read more...]

Be Inspired, Keep California Beautiful and Recycle!

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I guess I became more conscious of the status of the environment when I became a mom. That is because I started thinking what can be the there for my daughter when she grows up. From then on, I made a conscious effort in any way I can to do something I can to help the environment. The effort became more pronounced when we move here in San Jose. It is a good thing though we were … [Read more...]

Five Ways to Nourish and Renew Your Spirit

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*This is a guest post.  It’s 1976, and my mom and dad are sitting quietly with their eyes closed, hands resting upward — thumb and index finger touching — while my younger siblings crawl on their backs and shoulders. My older two brothers and I sit nearby, holding our own meditation poses, bored, rolling our eyes and counting the minutes until this ritual … [Read more...]

Chichanella Bella Swimwear #USFG

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Winter season is coming to an end and if you will notice stores now are displaying their Spring Collections. How time flies and before we know it, it's summertime once again! Are you excited to buy some swimsuits for your daughter? I am one excited mom! I have bought Ceana her first two-piece last year even if she just swam on an inflatable pool, lol There's one unique … [Read more...]

Why Stay at Home Mums are Best to Control the Family Finances

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Most stay at home mums chose this life not because they so much wanted to but gave up their careers to take care of the kids. Some work or study from home juggling between kids and their work/studies, others with no particular occupation. And it is only human that some feel the sense of guilt of having to contribute nothing to the finances of the family with the … [Read more...]

Save the Children with Breastfeeding

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  This is a very important photo for me because this captured the first time I saw my daughter and held her in my arms. This is also the first time I have attempted to breastfeed. You see, I delivered through an emergency C-section and wasn't able to have a glimpse of her after the operation. I was just assured by her pediatrician that she is a well baby and that comforted me. … [Read more...]