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International Women's Day

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It seems that it was just yesterday when I wrote a post about International Women's Day for 2012 and for today the first thing I checked is what Google Doodles has especially just for today and this is what it has : Millions of women around the world are celebrating this special day to commemorate women in all facets of life. International Women's Day has … [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...]

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...]

Kaboom! #ilovemyplayground Campaign

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One of the many things I have enjoyed after migrating to the US is the presence of free and public playgrounds. I don't know but there's something with playgrounds that makes me happy even as an adult. It must have been the fact that I never really got the chance to enjoy one when I was young and even when I was growing up due to the fact that there was none in our … [Read more...]

In Cooperation with WaterAid

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To start off this post, let me share with you some interesting facts about water : Roughly 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and … [Read more...]

Maternal Health, Women Empowerment and Shanti Uganda

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As I have always said and believed, the day I became a mother, a new person in me came into life, one that has never existed before. This is not a Mother's Day post but just the same, I just want to reiterate how important a mother's role is.The birthing process is maybe one of the most difficult but rewarding experience a woman can have. I am sure many of us, if not all, have … [Read more...]