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      • Migration From Dubai to Finland
      • Our Life After Moving To Finland
      • First Week in Finland
      • Filipinos in Kuhmo Gathering
      • Our Daughter’s Daycare Journey
      • Leaving Dubai: A Bittersweet Goodbye
    • Work & Career
      • Learning the Finnish Language
      • UAE Driver’s License
    • Financial Wisdom
      • Ways To Achieve Financial Freedom
      • Accessing Virtual Pag-IBIG Account
      • Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings Program
      • Google AdSense First Payment
      • The UAE National Bonds Saving
    • Friendship & Relationships
      • Choosing The Right Friends
      • How Jealousy Affects Your Health
      • Happy Mother’s Day
    • Gratitude & Positivity
      • Reasons To Smile
      • Count your Blessings
    • Personal Growth
      • Looking Back, Moving Forward
      • Being Grateful
      • Personal Life Goals
      • 26 Things To Let Go
      • Make the Most of a New Year
    • Self-Care
      • Ways to Become a Better Person
      • It’s Healthy To Treat Yourself
      • Treat Every Day as A New Chapter
      • Menstrual Cups Are Life-Changing
    • Family Life
      • My First Pregnancy Journey
    • Life Lessons
      • Birthday Life Lessons
    • Daily Short Blog
      • Ideas for Monthly Baby Milestones
      • Why I Started Blogging: 2019 – 2026
      • Struggles and Lessons of an OFW
      • Marriage Certificate Authentication
      • Stop Caring What Others Think
      • Smoothly End an Argument
      • Having a Baby Shower
      • Our Simple Baby-Bee Shower
      • Fake and Genuine People
      • Get Motivated When Feeling Lazy
      • Absentee Voter: Elections 2022
      • First-Time Mom’s Thoughts, Fears
      • Pregnancy: Full-time Job
      • Pregnancy: Baby Move And Kick
      • Pregnancy: My Birthday
      • Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
      • Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor
      • Pregnancy : Approaching Due Date
      • Pregnancy: Our Baby’s Name
      • Losing my Job after My Leave
      • Why I Gave my Baby Formula
      • Merry Christmas To All OFWs
      • Me As A Reader
  • Travels
    • Finland
      • Kuhmo
        • Syväjärvi
        • Roukonpuro Beach (Roukonpuron ranta)
        • Lentiira River (Lentiiranjoki)
        • Pajakkakoski Rapids
        • Kalevala Area
    • Sweden
    • Norway
    • Spain
    • Philippines
      • El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan
      • Star City
    • Maldives
      • Malé City and Cinnamon Dhonvelli
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
      • Singapore layover
    • Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong layover
    • Azerbaijan
      • Baku
    • UAE
      • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
      • Qasr Al Watan, The Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi
      • The Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi
      • The View at The Palm, Jumeirah
      • Dubai Garden Glow
      • Dubai Desert Safari
      • Burj Khalifa At The Top
      • Global Village
      • Saraya Island Camping
      • Expo 2020 Lake Camping
      • Expo Lake Camping 2
      • Jebel Hafeet Mountains, Al Ain
      • Jebel Jais Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Suhaila Lake, Hatta, Camping
  • Health
    • Health Tips
      • Flu Prevention
      • Brain Health
      • Eye Health
      • Blood Pressure Maintenance
      • Lowering Blood Sugar
      • Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
      • Increasing Breastmilk Supply
      • Valentine’s Tips For Healthy Heart
    • Health Benefits
      • Seed Cycling
      • Glutathione
      • Social Media
      • Camping
      • Strength Training
      • 30-Minute Daily Exercise
      • Exercising During Period
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Seafood
      • Knitting And Crochet
      • Milk
      • Piercing
      • Green Tea
      • Black Coffee
      • Garlic
      • Gardening
    • Health & Fitness
      • Kale Salad
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Vitamin Supplements To Take
      • Things To Do in Quarantine Period
      • Best Foods During Quarantine
    • Home Health
      • Humidifier Benefits
      • Room Plants Benefits
    • Beauty
      • Skin
      • Hair
      • Nails
      • Lips
      • Self-Care on Valentine’s
      • Dangers of Mani-Pedis in Salons
    • Treatment & Natural Remedies
      • Plantar Warts: Cryotherapy
      • Hyperacidity
      • Mouth Ulcers
      • Beer Belly
      • Foot Corn
      • Canker Sore
      • First Aid: Nosebleeds
      • First Aid: Dog Bite
      • First Aid: Food Poisoning
    • Health Concerns
      • The Coronavirus
      • COVID-19 And High Temperatures
  • Crochet
    • Bonnet
      • Slouchy Reggae Bonnet
      • Bonnet Using ‘Diamond’ Stitch
      • Bonnet Using ‘Cable Stitch’
      • Newborn Bonnet
    • Household Items
      • Table Runner
      • Coasters
      • Flower Pot
      • Kindle Cover
      • Face Mask
    • Baby Stuff
      • Baby Frock: Using Shell Stitch
      • Baby Dress: Minnie Mouse Pattern
      • Newborn Bonnet, Mittens and Shoes
      • Baby Bonnet, Mittens and Blanket
      • Giant Bunny Rabbit
    • Blanket
      • Using Harlequin Stitch
      • Virus Blanket Pattern
    • Water Bottle Holder
      • Mesh Pattern
      • Mesh With Shell Pattern
    • Crochet Halter Tops
      • Creamfringe Design
      • Ruffled Lace Design
    • Scarf & Shawls
      • Scarf
    • Letters & Numbers
      • Number ‘One’
    • Craft Materials
      • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
      • Customized Labels
  • Food & Recipes
    • Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Banana Muffin
    • Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
    • Oven-Baked Pancake (Pannukakku)
    • Kantarelli – Chanterelle Mushroom Recipe
    • Cajun Spicy Seafood
    • Samyang Spicy Noodles
  • Reviews
    • Feel Free Menstrual Cup
    • Enervon Multivitamins
    • Myra 400-E
    • Himalaya Evecare Capsule
    • Samsung Health App
    • Mena Facial Cream
    • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
  • Life
    • Life in Finland
      • Migration From Dubai to Finland
      • Our Life After Moving To Finland
      • First Week in Finland
      • Filipinos in Kuhmo Gathering
      • Our Daughter’s Daycare Journey
      • Leaving Dubai: A Bittersweet Goodbye
    • Work & Career
      • Learning the Finnish Language
      • UAE Driver’s License
    • Financial Wisdom
      • Ways To Achieve Financial Freedom
      • Accessing Virtual Pag-IBIG Account
      • Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings Program
      • Google AdSense First Payment
      • The UAE National Bonds Saving
    • Friendship & Relationships
      • Choosing The Right Friends
      • How Jealousy Affects Your Health
      • Happy Mother’s Day
    • Gratitude & Positivity
      • Reasons To Smile
      • Count your Blessings
    • Personal Growth
      • Looking Back, Moving Forward
      • Being Grateful
      • Personal Life Goals
      • 26 Things To Let Go
      • Make the Most of a New Year
    • Self-Care
      • Ways to Become a Better Person
      • It’s Healthy To Treat Yourself
      • Treat Every Day as A New Chapter
      • Menstrual Cups Are Life-Changing
    • Family Life
      • My First Pregnancy Journey
    • Life Lessons
      • Birthday Life Lessons
    • Daily Short Blog
      • Ideas for Monthly Baby Milestones
      • Why I Started Blogging: 2019 – 2026
      • Struggles and Lessons of an OFW
      • Marriage Certificate Authentication
      • Stop Caring What Others Think
      • Smoothly End an Argument
      • Having a Baby Shower
      • Our Simple Baby-Bee Shower
      • Fake and Genuine People
      • Get Motivated When Feeling Lazy
      • Absentee Voter: Elections 2022
      • First-Time Mom’s Thoughts, Fears
      • Pregnancy: Full-time Job
      • Pregnancy: Baby Move And Kick
      • Pregnancy: My Birthday
      • Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
      • Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor
      • Pregnancy : Approaching Due Date
      • Pregnancy: Our Baby’s Name
      • Losing my Job after My Leave
      • Why I Gave my Baby Formula
      • Merry Christmas To All OFWs
      • Me As A Reader
  • Travels
    • Finland
      • Kuhmo
        • Syväjärvi
        • Roukonpuro Beach (Roukonpuron ranta)
        • Lentiira River (Lentiiranjoki)
        • Pajakkakoski Rapids
        • Kalevala Area
    • Sweden
    • Norway
    • Spain
    • Philippines
      • El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan
      • Star City
    • Maldives
      • Malé City and Cinnamon Dhonvelli
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
      • Singapore layover
    • Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong layover
    • Azerbaijan
      • Baku
    • UAE
      • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
      • Qasr Al Watan, The Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi
      • The Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi
      • The View at The Palm, Jumeirah
      • Dubai Garden Glow
      • Dubai Desert Safari
      • Burj Khalifa At The Top
      • Global Village
      • Saraya Island Camping
      • Expo 2020 Lake Camping
      • Expo Lake Camping 2
      • Jebel Hafeet Mountains, Al Ain
      • Jebel Jais Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Suhaila Lake, Hatta, Camping
  • Health
    • Health Tips
      • Flu Prevention
      • Brain Health
      • Eye Health
      • Blood Pressure Maintenance
      • Lowering Blood Sugar
      • Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
      • Increasing Breastmilk Supply
      • Valentine’s Tips For Healthy Heart
    • Health Benefits
      • Seed Cycling
      • Glutathione
      • Social Media
      • Camping
      • Strength Training
      • 30-Minute Daily Exercise
      • Exercising During Period
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Seafood
      • Knitting And Crochet
      • Milk
      • Piercing
      • Green Tea
      • Black Coffee
      • Garlic
      • Gardening
    • Health & Fitness
      • Kale Salad
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Vitamin Supplements To Take
      • Things To Do in Quarantine Period
      • Best Foods During Quarantine
    • Home Health
      • Humidifier Benefits
      • Room Plants Benefits
    • Beauty
      • Skin
      • Hair
      • Nails
      • Lips
      • Self-Care on Valentine’s
      • Dangers of Mani-Pedis in Salons
    • Treatment & Natural Remedies
      • Plantar Warts: Cryotherapy
      • Hyperacidity
      • Mouth Ulcers
      • Beer Belly
      • Foot Corn
      • Canker Sore
      • First Aid: Nosebleeds
      • First Aid: Dog Bite
      • First Aid: Food Poisoning
    • Health Concerns
      • The Coronavirus
      • COVID-19 And High Temperatures
  • Crochet
    • Bonnet
      • Slouchy Reggae Bonnet
      • Bonnet Using ‘Diamond’ Stitch
      • Bonnet Using ‘Cable Stitch’
      • Newborn Bonnet
    • Household Items
      • Table Runner
      • Coasters
      • Flower Pot
      • Kindle Cover
      • Face Mask
    • Baby Stuff
      • Baby Frock: Using Shell Stitch
      • Baby Dress: Minnie Mouse Pattern
      • Newborn Bonnet, Mittens and Shoes
      • Baby Bonnet, Mittens and Blanket
      • Giant Bunny Rabbit
    • Blanket
      • Using Harlequin Stitch
      • Virus Blanket Pattern
    • Water Bottle Holder
      • Mesh Pattern
      • Mesh With Shell Pattern
    • Crochet Halter Tops
      • Creamfringe Design
      • Ruffled Lace Design
    • Scarf & Shawls
      • Scarf
    • Letters & Numbers
      • Number ‘One’
    • Craft Materials
      • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
      • Customized Labels
  • Food & Recipes
    • Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Banana Muffin
    • Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
    • Oven-Baked Pancake (Pannukakku)
    • Kantarelli – Chanterelle Mushroom Recipe
    • Cajun Spicy Seafood
    • Samyang Spicy Noodles
  • Reviews
    • Feel Free Menstrual Cup
    • Enervon Multivitamins
    • Myra 400-E
    • Himalaya Evecare Capsule
    • Samsung Health App
    • Mena Facial Cream
    • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
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    Health & Wellness

    Is COVID-19 ‘Highly Sensitive’ To High Temperatures?

    August 5, 2026 - By Dii

    When COVID-19 first emerged, one of the questions many people naturally asked was whether warmer weather would slow the spread of the virus. It was an understandable hope. Many respiratory viruses show seasonal patterns, and some viruses are less stable under certain environmental conditions. So, during the early months of…

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    August 5, 2026 - By Dii

    Garlic, scientifically known as Allium sativum, has been used as both a food and traditional remedy for thousands of years. It has a long history in different cultures, and its sulfur-containing compounds, particularly allicin and related compounds, are responsible for much of the interest surrounding its potential health effects. Garlic…

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    13 Simple Ways to Reduce Acid Reflux and Heartburn Naturally

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    That uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or upper abdomen, the sour taste in your mouth, bloating, and repeated burping are things many of us have experienced at some point. But before reaching for a home remedy, it’s important to understand what we’re actually dealing with. People often use terms…

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    19 Foods That Could Help Support Breastmilk Supply

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We’re from the Philippines, my family’s journey has taken us through Dubai and now to our new home in Finland. Here, I share our everyday experiences – from family life and travel to health, education, migration, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in the Nordic north.

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