Mother and child silhouettes

 I love these images.

 I have a sling similar to this color.  I've used it with my eldest and now with my second boy. 

Love the color combination of this.

I believe and can attest to the wonderful benefits of baby-wearing regardless whether you use a sling or carrier. Personally, I prefer using slings because they're easier to manage.  Slip it on and place the baby inside. Voila!  Hands free!  Unlike carriers, I have trouble with the buckles and the straps.  Plus they're bulky and heavy.  But to each is own so whichever works for you and your baby is good!

Breastfeeding will take up so much of your time but it's so worth it for the baby and for you.  Not only is it the best for your baby but also the best regimen to lose weight. My first child was purely breastfed until he was 2 1/2 years old.  

I've never tried breastfeeding while the baby is in the sling.. I'm too worried with spills and exposure that I always breastfeed in a comfortable sitting position.  To those who have done this, Kudos!

School Stuff

When the idea came to my head I immediately set out and made these.  It's that easy. 

Things you need: 

1. Old folder

2. Marker

3. Metal paper clips

4. Folder slider

5. Magnet (small)

6. Yarn

7. Scissors

super simple DIY project: Pendant Lamps

When time permits I surf the web for DIY projects that I can accomplish in a span of one-afternoon-nap of my son or project that I can do, without pressure and urgency to finish it, in staggered free time.

Here's a super simple project that I found very easy because for one, the materials are easily available. Local markets carry the basic material for this project. Second, I did this whenever I felt getting my hands dirty with glue. I didn't do it in one sitting, one of those projects that you can delay without feeling guilty for procrastinating.

I used rattan straw that I bought from the market few hours after seeing this on the web. After which I swung by Ace hardware to get the Wooden glue. And voila! My very own Pendant Lamp!

Of course it helps to have a handy-man like my Papa to install the electric wire and bulb socket...which for the most part is the hardest. The rest is glue, string and ball...dirty hands.