Cash flow might sound like a technical finance term reserved for accountants and analysts, but in truth, it’s something every business owner, manager, or supplier experiences every day. Whether you run a neighborhood bakery, a mid-sized construction company, or a multinational corporation, cash flow plays a huge role in how your business survives and grows.… Continue reading Understanding Cash Flow: What It Means and How It Affects Everyone in Business
Author: Little Belle's Mama
How Daycare Changed My Daughter’s Taste Buds
It’s funny how much you can learn about your own child by just watching what happens when you’re not around. For the longest time, I thought I knew my daughter’s preferences like the back of my hand. Sweet things were always her favorite—watermelon, mandarin, strawberries, mangoes, apples, blueberries. If it was colorful, juicy, and sweet,… Continue reading How Daycare Changed My Daughter’s Taste Buds
Wanderlust Dreams: Iceland and China on My Travel List
There’s something about the idea of exploring new places that excites the mind and soul. When I think about countries I want to visit, two very different destinations come to mind: Iceland and China. At first glance, they may seem like complete opposites—one small, cold, and mostly quiet; the other large, busy, and full of… Continue reading Wanderlust Dreams: Iceland and China on My Travel List
The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Parenting is a journey filled with little challenges that sneak up on you. Sometimes, it’s the big milestones—sleeping through the night, potty training, learning to talk. Other times, it’s the small, everyday things that test your patience and creativity. For me lately, it’s been brushing teeth. Or rather, trying to brush the teeth of a… Continue reading The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
There are so many things we think about as parents—how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids, how to keep our cool on little sleep, how to be present even when the day feels stretched too thin. One small phrase I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is “I told you so.” It might seem harmless,… Continue reading Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
There’s a kind of quiet magic in watching a child form attachments. Not just to people, but to the things around them—objects that somehow become more than just what they are. For my two-year-old daughter, this magic started with a small and soft gray stuffed dinosaur. We called it Baby Dino. To her, it wasn’t… Continue reading The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
How I Became a Fan of Han So-hee (Thanks to Jungkook)
It’s funny how sometimes you stumble into someone’s world just because of a music video. That’s what happened to me with Han So-hee. Before the release of Jungkook’s “Seven,” I honestly didn’t know much about her. I had probably seen her face in passing or heard her name mentioned here and there, but nothing clicked.… Continue reading How I Became a Fan of Han So-hee (Thanks to Jungkook)
How Sleep—or Lack of It—Can Make You Look Older or Younger
We all want to look our best, whether it’s for a big day, a night out, or just feeling confident when we look in the mirror. While we often reach for skincare products or makeup, we tend to overlook one of the most powerful beauty tools we all have access to: sleep. Yes, real, good-quality… Continue reading How Sleep—or Lack of It—Can Make You Look Older or Younger
Three Hours to The Hague: A Trip I Might Not Take
It’s funny how sometimes the mind and the heart pull us in two different directions. That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling thinking about the upcoming event in The Hague. The last day of the photo exhibit dedicated to FPRRD, and a chance to see Vice President Sara Duterte, is happening tomorrow. It’s something I truly… Continue reading Three Hours to The Hague: A Trip I Might Not Take
Every Day Is My Birthday
My daughter is two years old, and every single day, she wishes me a happy birthday. “Happy birthday, Mommy!” she says with the brightest smile and sparkling eyes, as if she just woke up to a party filled with balloons, cake, and confetti. No actual birthday is happening—at least not in the traditional sense—but to… Continue reading Every Day Is My Birthday
Cravings, Comfort, and Korean Mukbang: My Late-Night Escape
It’s funny how comfort can come from the most unexpected places. For me, it came in the form of strangers on YouTube eating piles of food I couldn’t have, at a time when I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat much, and could barely find a position to rest without aching. Mukbang—especially Korean mukbang—became a strange but… Continue reading Cravings, Comfort, and Korean Mukbang: My Late-Night Escape
Someone’s Loss Is Another’s Gain: Life’s Quiet Trade-offs
There’s a phrase we all hear now and then, tossed around in casual conversation or murmured when something unexpected happens: “Someone’s loss is another’s gain.” It sounds simple, even a little detached, but within it lies a quiet truth that governs many of life’s biggest and smallest moments. This idea plays out constantly—in love, in… Continue reading Someone’s Loss Is Another’s Gain: Life’s Quiet Trade-offs
When Rain Meets Another Rain
Rain is something we all know. It taps on our windows, soaks our shoes, brings the smell of wet earth. But have you ever thought about what rain feels? Not in a poetic, imaginary way—but in the way we might project a quiet kind of life onto something so constant, so present in the background… Continue reading When Rain Meets Another Rain
Too Much Sun Makes a Desert
It’s hard not to love a sunny day. That gentle warmth on your skin, the blue sky stretching endlessly above, everything just seems a little more alive. We associate sunlight with joy, growth, clarity. Plants grow, moods lift, things get done. But what if the sun never stopped shining? What if day after day, the… Continue reading Too Much Sun Makes a Desert
18 Years Since That “Yes”: The Real Anniversary That Counts
Today is our church wedding anniversary. The 14th, to be exact. I’m not going to lie—there’s no grand dinner reservation or dramatic bouquet waiting on the kitchen counter. No hotel booking or social media countdown. It’s just a regular day. Since it’s Sunday, there’s no work, just a slow day at home with our energetic… Continue reading 18 Years Since That “Yes”: The Real Anniversary That Counts
The People We Just Click With
There are certain people in life you meet, and something about them just feels right. No awkward silences. No need to impress. No explaining who you are in a hundred different ways just to be understood. You just click. It’s as if your souls already know each other. It’s rare, but when it happens, it… Continue reading The People We Just Click With
The People Behind the Mask
There are people you meet in life—at work, at gatherings, sometimes even within your circle—who leave you wondering. You talk to them, you share space with them, maybe even eat lunch side by side. And yet, there’s something about them that feels… off. It’s not something they do outright. They smile when they should, they… Continue reading The People Behind the Mask
Talk To the Person, Not About the Person
It’s strange how often we talk around people instead of to them. Although we live in a world where staying connected is easier than ever—with smartphones in our pockets, social media at our fingertips, and instant messaging or video calls just a click away—we still often avoid having real, direct conversations. We talk about each… Continue reading Talk To the Person, Not About the Person
The Balance of Yin and Yang
In every part of life, there’s a push and pull, a light and dark, a quiet and loud. Yin and yang is an old idea from Chinese philosophy that explains this balance. It says everything has two sides, and both are needed. Like night and day. One fades as the other rises, yet both depend… Continue reading The Balance of Yin and Yang
Why Ayuda in the Philippines Is Not Sustainable and Why Many Are Getting Tired of It
In the Philippines, the word ayuda has become a part of everyday language since the pandemic. It means government assistance—usually financial—given to poor or low-income families. On paper, it’s a noble thing. In fact, every country has some form of aid or subsidy to help those in need. But the way ayuda is being done… Continue reading Why Ayuda in the Philippines Is Not Sustainable and Why Many Are Getting Tired of It
Lechon Baboy: The Heart of Filipino Celebrations
Lechon baboy is more than just food in the Philippines. It’s an experience, a tradition, a symbol of joy, and a taste of home. For many Filipinos, it’s not truly a celebration unless there’s a lechon sitting proudly at the center of the table. The golden, crispy skin and the juicy, tender meat beneath it… Continue reading Lechon Baboy: The Heart of Filipino Celebrations
Be There When It Truly Matters
Life is made up of moments—some filled with joy, others with pain. We often imagine that being a good friend or family member means showing up to every birthday, wedding, graduation, or celebration. We think of love as confetti-filled pictures, cheerful claps, and smiling faces. And while it’s beautiful to share in someone’s happiness, there’s… Continue reading Be There When It Truly Matters
The Sweetest Little Heart
There’s something quietly magical about the way a toddler begins to understand the world. They go from being little explorers—curious, insatiable, and often hilariously possessive—to suddenly surprising you with moments so tender and thoughtful, it takes your breath away. My daughter is two years old. She’s still very much a toddler, still working out her… Continue reading The Sweetest Little Heart
Real Success Is When You Start Giving
Success is often measured in many different ways. Some see it in money, others in fame, achievements, or possessions. But if we strip away all the glitter and noise, success at its core is something deeper, more personal, and more impactful. Real success isn’t just about what you have. It’s about who you’ve become and… Continue reading Real Success Is When You Start Giving
A Paper Bag of Jollibee and a Broken Heart
I came across a post on Facebook that quickly went viral. It told the story of a woman who had just given birth under heartbreaking circumstances. She labored for sixteen hours. Sixteen long, painful hours—alone. No mother, no sister, no best friend’s hand to hold. No husband’s voice to soothe her fears. Just the sterile… Continue reading A Paper Bag of Jollibee and a Broken Heart
Relatives Should Be Near Enough But Far Enough
There’s a saying that “familiarity breeds contempt.” When it comes to family, that couldn’t be more accurate in certain situations. Don’t get it wrong—relatives are important. They’re part of your roots, your story, your support system when life throws a punch. But like anything in life, balance is key. Having them too close—geographically or emotionally—can… Continue reading Relatives Should Be Near Enough But Far Enough
Fruits, Favorites, and Childhood Trees
The other day, I saw a prompt question that asked: List your five favorite fruits. At first, it sounded easy. But then I stopped. Do I even have five fruits I truly love? I started counting. Mango—definitely. Jackfruit, yes. Buko (young coconut), for sure, especially with the juice. And then… I paused. Peanuts came to… Continue reading Fruits, Favorites, and Childhood Trees
The Oldest Things I’m Still Wearing
This morning, I came across a question that made me pause: What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today? At first, I scanned through the obvious things—maybe my shoes? A favorite pair of jeans? But then, I didn’t have to think very hard. The answer was clear: my necklace and my wedding ring. Both were given… Continue reading The Oldest Things I’m Still Wearing
Evenings Like This Are Everything
After a long day of work, when emails blur into one another and tasks pile up quicker than they get ticked off, the only thing that brings me back to life is time spent with my daughter and husband. It doesn’t have to be anything big or extravagant — just small things that remind us… Continue reading Evenings Like This Are Everything
When a Day Feels Like a Week
Today has felt like an entire week squeezed into a single stretch of sunlight. You know those days that drag on endlessly, when your brain feels like it’s been wrung out like a sponge? That’s exactly where I am right now—exhausted, mentally drained, and honestly, in desperate need of a long vacation. Not just a… Continue reading When a Day Feels Like a Week
