Author: Ma. Adavieve Mella

Somehow, quarantine has managed to bring out the best in each one of us. And when Jadey Ezekiel Detera said, “Not a chef. Tambay lang”, he never realized that his hidden talent in plating food …

Earlier this month, I got to have a quick rendezvous with fellow JuJo owners where I got up-close and personal with their stash of washi tapes, vintage ephemeras, DIY vintage postcards, craft supplies, and their …

Children are always fascinated with stories, read or told. Little do we know that when children listen to stories, they listen with their hearts, so much so that they fall in love with each story …

Have you given Mother Earth the break that she so well deserves? If millions of people participated in MAKE SMTHNG Week, Mother Earth would thank us for the breather. The international festival organized by Greenpeace, …

The first 1000 days starts from the time a child is conceived up to his second birthday. This critical period of time determines the child’s intellectual capabilities and lifelong health. At the same time, the …

Energy. Talent. Confidence. Beauty. Passion. I could go on and on, but one thing’s for sure: I was starstruck and amazed by Janah Zaplan, Eat Bulaga’s Quarterfinalist in Music Hero, as I watched her perform …

What’s a girl who’s into achieving a zero-waste lifestyle to do with clothes that she doesn’t need anymore? Last June 24, I attended the re.DRESS event at Pook Amorsolo covered court where I swapped my …

Photos by Pauline Bactad Every page is a fantasy. Every inkdrop spells magic. Every stroke of her brush, a vivid illustration of her imagination. Every detail, a sweet recollection of a wonderful memory. Flipping through …

Words by Ma. Adavieve Mella Photos from Gomer Santos When your partner loves animé, you would do anything in support of his or her admiration for it. From collecting memorabilia to watching all shows, from …

An ecstatic crowd composed of parents, educators, and marketers filled the Treston International College for the Philippine Homeschool Conference 2017 last October 7, 2017. Organized annually by the Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands and …