Five years and going strong, get to know Linen & Homes couple Ryan and Shelly Tan While on honeymoon in the U.S. in 2017, Ryan and his wife Shelly Tan chance upon their very first purchase of bamboo sheets. “The sheets were our first premium set. Buying the set felt like an investment. The...
By Roselynn Jane Villa Public relations practitioner and urban farmer Roselynn Jane Villa shares, in her own words, three lessons she learned from tending her rooftop garden. READ: Public relations practitioner shares how she started her rooftop garden in Manila Two pots of Greek basil that I just...
Mangan by Iman founders Dayang Iman Sahali and Alyssa Sahali Tan share three tips for a small business to increase its chances of success in partnering with government and private organizations. Read: Sisters’ seaweed chips help local communities and bring recognition to Tawi-Tawi Sisters...
Coco bonsai is a type of bonsai made using coconut seedlings. It is not exactly a bonsai by definition as it does not attempt to look like a miniature coconut tree. Instead, it is a coconut seedling maintained at a certain height and shape, with its seed incorporated into its design. Glenn Olis is...
After years of online classes, face-to-face sessions in school may trigger the anxiety of students due to the continuing pandemic, which has also caused lost social skills, deteriorated social connections, and fear for safety. This restlessness may cause concentration difficulties, repeated...
Why it matters One can look picture-perfect, but have you looked closer? While some people have clear, taut, supple, and glowing skin, others don’t, especially up close. Aside from having a good set of features, skin quality also matters when it comes to attractiveness. We all have a skin issue...
Here's how you can enjoy one of Europe's most iconic countries without spending too much By Judee Bendiola A lot has happened these past few years. And no words can even describe how the pandemic, the Philippine election, and their respective aftermaths have affected most of our relationships with...
A compost pile should be moist, but not wet and slimy. A soggy compost pile is an indication that something has gone wrong. The compost pile might have become waterlogged or there may be too much fresh material in the compost. Either way, both scenarios mean there is too much moisture in the...
Photo by Digital Buggu from Pexels. With so much paper being thrown into garbage bins, it is a comforting idea that homeowners can reduce their waste by composting paper. Just how exactly this can be done can be mind-boggling. And with so many different types of material used for paper, it might be...
Natural fertilizers are every farmer’s and gardener’s secret to healthy soil and a chemical-free growing environment. There are several processes to make such nutritious plant food, and among them is bokashi composting. Image by Jenny Johansson from Pixabay. Bokashi is a Japanese word that...
A phreatic explosion occured at Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon province on June 5, 2022, prompting local government units to conduct assessment and information gathering for possible evacuation of residents. (Photo via Connie CalipayPNA) The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public, particularly...
Photo by Vadim Kaipov from Unplash. Some plants need more attention than others. If left uncared for for an extended period, certain plants may suffer and eventually perish. There will be instances when people will be out of their homes for days and weeks for vacation, so it is quite convenient...
