This is my very first post for this new decade and yet I still lack the motivation to write, maybe because I am still in the process of healing and acceptance. The sadness brought about by a painful, sudden loss of a loved one is still haunting me. So please bear with this emotional author . 

I missed the chance to share my year-ender post and this year's One Word, as well. Perhaps, I will tell you are story about the things I am grateful for and memorable experiences in 2019 in the succeeding post. 

I am also thinking of revamping my blog. So, watch out for that. 

As our home improvement slash organizing journey continues, I will also share some DIY projects, tips and ideas.

As for the kids, they are doing quite well in school. They are already in the last quarter of this school year.  As early as now, they  we are thinking on how to enjoy the summer break while learning new things. 

That's it for now, until next time. 

The kids are growing and we need a bigger space, plus they need to trained be on being independent and responsible. To achieve that, we need to renovate and remodel our humble abode. This project has been in my little family's list of goals for the past couple of years.  We are truly grateful because this year,  we are able to tick off this item in our long list of short, medium and long terms plans.  

We decided to ask the help of my older brother (and my nephew as his assistant) in improving the  vacant/unfinished portion of our house and turn it into an additional bedroom.  

our temporary bed is a Uratex sofa bed). 

We are planning to have a customized platform bed later on. 

Right now, my husband and I occupy this room while Thea and Yohan sleep our former master's bedroom. Sometimes, when Yohan makes lambing, he sleeps in our room.  Later on, he will be transferring to another room which we formerly occupied. 

Outside our room is our small laundry area, which is intentionally not to show your the pictures yet because it's still a mess hahaha. I'll have a separate blog post for that! 

Our next project will involve kitchen, toilet/bath, Thea's room, and entryways. For now, I will continuously encourage my troop to organize things around the house.   

Regardless of how many children you have delivered, the healthy labor and delivery of each child is the most important piece of the entire journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Critical to this process are the professionals who support you and help make decisions with you about your pregnancy and childbirth experience. Here are three people who are key to help support your desire for a natural childbirth. 

If you desire a more natural pregnancy and natural labor and delivery experience, then hiring a midwife Tampa is a good place to look. Midwives help women safely deliver their baby while minimizing interventions and unnecessary technological procedures common in labor and delivery situations. The primary belief system of midwives is that labor and delivery are natural processes which the woman’s body can perform on their own with the right support in most situations.

Ensuring your partner is aware of your wishes for a natural childbirth is important because he or she may be very helpful and critical in the stressful and long periods of time in labor and delivery as decisions come up to be made. A supportive partner can encourage you and guide you to continue following your birth plan for a natural birth. It is also common for a woman to choose multiple support people to be in the room and can be important if your partner is unable to attend or may struggle to physically or emotionally be present for the entirety of your labor. Each woman must decide what they are comfortable with and desire in their labor and delivery experience. 

While a midwife will deliver your baby, you may desire extra emotional and social support through your labor and delivery. A doula will get to know you prior to your labor and delivery and help you make a birth-plan so she can support your decisions during the time of delivering your baby. Doulas provide support to your partner as well and can help provide relief so they can rest or eat and still give you the support you need during labor. 

This month has been a busy one for us. The kids' school is celebrating their 25th Foundation Anniversary which meant series of events such as Field Demo and Cheer Dance Competition, talent and popularity contest, and parade.  They also has their Educational Trip. 

Thea and Yohan's class both won in the competitions. Yohan's class/team hailed as Champion in the Field Demo - Primary Level while Thea's team landed as Second Placer in the Cheer Dance Competition for Junior - Senior High School level.

It was fun watching this two in their performances. Good thing, they got their Papa's dancing ability. :) 

Bad breath takes away the enjoyment of any interaction. Whether you are talking to your friends or workmates about an exciting project, bad breath can be embarrassing. It lowers your confidence. If this is you, then you are most likely concerned about the unpleasant breath. In that case, you ought to speak to a dentist for treatment and suggestions on how you can improve your oral hygiene. Halitosis, also known as bad breath is primarily as a result of poor oral health. Unfortunately, you can still struggle with halitosis even if you brush and floss daily. Try these suggestions for a fresher mouth.

You can avoid bad breath by increasing saliva production in your mouth through chewing. However, make sure you buy sugarless gum. Gums that contain sugar will encourage bacteria production, which makes your mouth to smell worse than before. Mints can mask bad odor coming from your mouth. However, it is wise to visit a dentist park slope if halitosis persists for treatment purposes.

 What you probably don’t know is that some foods are harsh to your breath. Therefore, it is imperative to avoid such food if you want to maintain a fresh mouth and prevent bad breath. For instance, you need to eat vinegar and garlic sparingly. Dentists also recommend avoiding sticky and sugary foods for people struggling with bad breath.

 You may be brushing daily, but doing it the wrong way. You ought to learn the proper brushing techniques that will help you to maintain a fresh mouth. Proper brushing entails brushing all teeth surfaces, the gum line, inside teeth surfaces and the tongue. The tongue accumulates bacteria if you fail to clean it when brushing your teeth.

There is no point in struggling with bad breath when you can try out these tricks. Keep your breath pleasant and fresh by incorporating proper oral hygiene practices. But, it is always wise to keep up with regular dental check-ups as part of preventing halitosis.