A Mom and More

Beginning a new journey at 50

Summer Art Workshop

Interested in learning about basic art elements, techniques, and how to use materials and tools like pastels, watercolor, colored pencils, etc?
Join us for a summer art workshop this April – May 2009 at Mindgym, Inc!

Draw, paint, & express yourself through art
Get personalized coaching of your works from artist Mr. Mar Bongalon
Meet new friends and post your art in your own exhibit

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My New Wardrobe from Second Hand Ukay-Ukay Shops

My kids want a fashionista mom. They want me to look cool and youngish (even at 50), wear clothes which blend with what they wear (not those tailored from a distant past) and censor my appearance when we go out (probably so they won’t be embarrassed that they have an old hag with them).

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Getting to Know and to Love Second Hand Shops and Ukay-Ukay

Shopping is a great de-stresser and getting good finds at a fraction of their real value is a big bonus.
For me and my daughter Aei, going to second hand shops has an extra benefit — it is a good bonding time for us since we are both thrifty (or rather, we have a small disposable [...]

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