Mothers have busy schedules. This is true no matter if a woman is a stay-at-home mom or if she has a job outside the home. Many mothers have a difficult time doing the things they genuinely enjoy because they are always busy and doing things that need to be done, like laundry, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Fortunately, there are lots of creative things that mothers can do to make their life easier, leaving more time for the things they enjoy.

Mothers spend lot of their time in the kitchen. They want to provide nutritious meals for their families. There are quite a few things that mothers can do to reduce the time they spend in the kitchen and make the entire experience much more enjoyable. There are two aspects they want to consider. First, they want to look at how their kitchen a set up and find ways to make the cooking experience and cleanup process easier. Second, they want to find ways to reduce cooking time.

The first thing to do is to look closely at all of the furnishings, appliances and utensils that are available in the kitchen. When there are the right tools available and enough space, a lot more can be accomplished. All mothers know how frustrating it is to try to prepare a meal on a small table or using little counter space. See if there are ways to organize appliances in a way that makes more space available for cooking. If possible, purchase tables or counter tops that can add space. Adding food service casters, or wheels, to the bottom of the tables or counter tops can make life easier. Cleanup will be a breeze and the tables and counter tops can be moved to make food prep easier. Having the right tools is also essential. Purchasing high quality tools means that money is not wasted on things that will not last long.

If a mother just leaves cooking to chance, it is not likely that her family will eat nutritious meals or that the family budget will be spent wisely. Planning ahead is essential. If you can take a little bit of time to make a meal plan and grocery list, you will have all of the items that are needed. Small things like freezing ready to put in the oven meals, pre-chopping veggies for future dishes, and enlisting the help of the kids are just a couple of things that will save time and make cooking fun.

because baby #5 is due this February (may ka birth month na ako! yay!) I am getting all the sleep I can get as early as now! You know what happens when there is a new born in the house! It is very exciting but sleep wise… waaaaaaah

SLEEP? What is that?!?

Sabi nga nila, the sleepstruggle is real. Well for me, it feels like I am doing it all over again. Para akong nanganganay, kaya naman I can relate to what radio DJ, host and a new mom, Andi Manzano said about mom’s sleeping schedule. Andi shared, “NO amount of books you read or advice you hear truly prepares you for motherhood! Work and home life is a balancing act in itself. Throw in a new mom’s sleeping schedule, and it becomes a circus!

Indeed! I remember when I had my first born, I got so many books about being a first time mom. True, those helped me in a few department but not enough..but I wish those books stressed more on how important it is for moms to catch up on sleep.

Pero those sleepless nights are soooo worth it! Kaunting smile lang ni baby parang lahat ng puyat mo nawawala na. That’s what motherhood is all about diba? So many changes and our body’s designed to adjust on these changes.

As one of the world’s most beloved beddings brands in over 70 countries worldwide, Dunlopillo recognizes what moms need in terms of sleep. They believe that moms deserve the highest quality sleep possible. Being in the bed industry for years, they’ve understood that bedrooms are a special place for celebrating life’s special moments. This year, Dunlopillo launches a new line of mattresses for modern moms to get the rest that they deserve, giving them more time for bedroom moments.

Say hello to Dunlopillo’s NormaBlock. It’s the most superior innerspring system ans is the most technologically advanced mattress spring support in the market. NormaBlock is an exclusive technology by Pikolin Spain.

What makes this a mom’s bed?

• its total heat tempered spring system guarantees proper elasticity, total reselince and high durability (in short, MATIBAY)
• it’s distinctivvely design spring system provide the right comfort  and greater body support

Another notable point mentioned during the event I attended for Dunlopillo, the innerspring made it possible for moms to sleep more soundly (and peacefully) because it managed to lessen the disturbance factor when the other side of the bed is moved. So kahit medyo malikot matulog ang mister, the misis can sleep soundly. Or when it comes to newborn, kahit magalaw ang daddy, hindi mararamdaman ni baby ang likot ni daddy. Alam nyo naman how easy it is to wake a newborn di ba?

Iiyak na ba ako at kakanta ng “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?” Kakabili ko lang ng mattress…. ahuhu sana nakilala ko ang Dunlopillo before our move!

Maybe next time? Pero I didn’t went home empty handed naman.. Dunlopillo made us experience the kind of comfort they offer by giving us a Dunlopillo bolster. And it’s the perfect bolster for a very pregnant mommy like me!

The bolster fits perfectly on my bed di ba?

Dunlopillo NormaBlock comes in 3 designs differing in height, levels of support, and the added technology in each mattress:

Dunlopillo NormaBlock Decora

Dunlopillo NormaBlock Lucia

Dunlopillo NormaBlock  Catleya

Dunlopillo’s latest NormaBlock collection is available at Dunlopillo showrooms:

• 16 Acropolis Commercial Area, E.Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Libis Quezon City
• EDSA Cubao
• MC Home Depot Fort Branch

The Dunlopillo event was styled by Archipelago Home Accents.

Got some special bed moments with yourlove ones? Share it using #DunlopilloMoments. Follow Dunlopillo on Instagram at @dunlopilloph.

If you missed the Mega Sale 2 weeks ago and you’re want to buy bed linens, here is your chance:

SM Home is holding a Linen Sale until October 31 na lang! Up to 50% on bed linens.

Last Mega Sale, I bought our bed linen from Royal Linens at 20% off. The Queen set includes 2 pillow case, 1 bed sheet and one duvet cover for PhP 3040. I bought another set (2 cases) of pillow case as accent (maroon one) for PhP 640. Here’s the look of my bed (I still need a case for my Dunlopillo bolster):

Duvet filler from Royal Linens is 3600 (discounted price), maharlika! But it’s100% microfibre naman. I found a duvet filler (kaso pang king lang) from Canadian Bed for PhP 1800.. mura di ba? though not 100% microfibre, OK na din. Some brands kase offer a polyester duvet filler at PhP2000+. Sulit buy na ang nasa Canadian.

For my kids, I got them character pillow cases from Canadian Bed din. Barbie pillow case for Sati at PhP 390 per set (2 cases). Naka sale yan kaya ganyan kamura… regular price is PhP 700+. For my boys, I bought NBA bedding set from Canadian din. PhP 1050 for double set which includes flat sheet and 2 pillow case. Balak ko, since their bed is 30″ lang naman, hatiin ung flat sheet.

I only bought a set each for our beds… nag aantay din ako ng sale pa.. I heard, aside from the one happening right now at SM Home, there will be a Megatrade sale on bed linen this November. Syempre I am going to keep you posted about.