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HOW DOES IT WORK: SOAP

Each square centimeter of skin on our hands contains an estimated 1,500 germs. We’re also prone to subconsciously touching our eyes, noses, and mouths. To avoid getting sick because of the bacteria on our skin, we should wash our hands with soap often. This also helps prevent the spread of these bacteria to others. This […]

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HOW TO ATTRACT GARDEN BIRDS

Did you know that there’s a variety of garden birds that roam around our cities? The most common birds are the Maya, the Euronesian sparrow that we can find almost anywhere in the Philippines; and the Bato-bato, or what is also called a zebra dove for its dove-like appearance and gray and white colors. But […]

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SA’N GALING ‘YON: YO-YO EDITION

The yo-yo is a toy that often dies down but manages to come back. This is usually through revolutionary evolutions of the toy itself or through evolutions on how it’s played. Because of this, the toy always seems to be a contemporary product. Unknown to many, the yo-yos, although not called that until the 1920s, […]

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CAN WE LET KIDS PLAY IN THE RAIN?

It’s a common misconception to think that letting kids play in the rain will only make them sick. But, one of my fondest childhood memories would be playing in the rain. Getting myself really drenched and laughing with my siblings. We would always wait for strong rain because we weren’t allowed to go out if […]

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THIS OR THAT: PLANNERS VS BULLET JOURNALS

Sometimes, organizing the things that are currently going on in your life can be a bit much. To help with this, you can choose to develop your own or to subscribe to a planning system. There are different kinds available and that’s what we’ll be breaking down for you. Define your needs Before we get […]

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SURVIVAL KIT: DEALING WITH WRITER’S BLOCK

Writing isn’t always easy. It involves planning, research, fact-checking, inspiration, among other things. Sometimes, it takes much more time than we anticipate, even if it’s just writing about simple topics or topics that we know a lot about. In some cases, we might take time to write because of writer’s block. Writer’s block is when […]

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D&D: STORIES THROUGH DICE

Role-playing games, or RPGs, are interactive and collaborative games. Players of RPGs create or choose their own characters and play that role throughout the game. The players, then, move around the fictional setting based on the rules or guidelines of the game. There are also different kinds of Role-playing games. There are video games, table-top […]

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LIGHT IT UP: MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE

Candle making is a fun and rewarding activity. Candles are flexible and practical home décor products that are wonderful to have on hand for a number of occasions or even as presents. Making candles at home is a cost-efficient way that can also help you relax and unwind. Making your own candles is rewarding because […]

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Business & Economy

HATCH HUB – THE NEWEST CO-WORKING SPACE IN THE BLOCK

Hatching new ideas together. Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Maginhawa Street, Hatch Hub is a haven for students, young professionals, organizations, and budding entrepreneurs. A co-working space located on the second and third floors of Urban Chick restaurant, the Hub aims to provide an affordable, collaborative, strategic, and advocacy-driven space for its hatchers […]